I’ll cut to the chase as I have mentioned this study before but Michelle Starr of MSN has nicely picked out some key elements of a study into emotional bonding between cats/dogs and humans. These are interspecies friendships. The study … Continue reading →
I believe that the question refers to domestic cats so I’ll confine my answer to that species of cat although the answer will be similar for other species. The first point to make is that not all domestic cats bury … Continue reading →
No, cat spraying is not the same as urinating. They have different purposes. The purpose of urinating is to eliminate waste from the cat’s body while the purpose of cat spraying is far more intricate but very specific. Cat spraying … Continue reading →
Yes, adult female cats spray urine for scent-marking purposes. However, mature males spray urine far more frequently at 99% of total spraying activity in a study (Methods of scent marking in the domestic cat by Hilary N Feldman, May 26 … Continue reading →
People ask why mother cats kill their kittens. Here are five possible reasons. The first possible reason why a mother might kill one of her kittens is that she is conducting a ‘disease control system’. By killing and eating one … Continue reading →
The old adage is that domestic cats are independent-minded, solitary and aloof. Herd mentality, otherwise referred to as mob mentality and pack mentality, occurs when people are emotionally affected by the response of their peers (other people in a group) … Continue reading →
You have to get the distinct impression that this couple of cats are very close emotionally. I have a sense that they are brothers but the person who uploaded the video does not tells about their relationship. Although their relationship … Continue reading →
Young kittens of domestic cats become capable of taking adult food at about 30 to 32 days after birth. Their mother may continue suckling but she becomes gradually less amenable which usually leads to a completely weaned young cat at … Continue reading →
During the first three weeks of kittens’ lives their mother licks them extensively. The first and obvious reason is because it keeps their coat in good condition. Secondly, it also removes ectoparasites (parasites living on the outside the host’s body) … Continue reading →
Have you noticed how patient domestic cats can be? It is one of their great strengths. It is manifested in many ways, two of which I’ll mention. Domestic cats have various ways of hunting prey just like their wild counterparts. … Continue reading →
