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26 facts about ‘inappropriate elimination’

PoC avatarPosted on June 4, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 4, 2022

Here are 26 facts about the classic domestic cat behavioural problem, namely ‘inappropriate elimination’. It is a problem which has been widely discussed and in-depth. I believe that a succinct presentation on the topic may help some people get to … Continue reading →

Posted in inappropriate elimination | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat cystitis, cat health, cat litter, cat stress, inappropriate elimination, litter boxes, litter size | 2 Replies

UK viscount suggests muzzling your cat when they go outside

PoC avatarPosted on June 3, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 3, 2022

Viscount Monckton, a peer of the realm, sitting in the House of Lords, UK, has suggested that cat owners should muzzle their cats if they are allowed outside as his father suggested years ago. He said: “Muzzling cats will not … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat as a predator, cat behavior, Cat News, cat predation, outside cats | 2 Replies

British study says that pet cats kill 270 million animals a year

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2022

This sort of pet cat study about predation on wildlife in the UK is another example of pressure being placed on domestic cat owners to keep their pets inside 24/7. There is a shift towards this sort of cat ownership. … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat as a predator, cat ownership, cat predation, cat study, conservation, full time indoor cats | Leave a reply

Cat signs of contentment versus sadness

PoC avatarPosted on May 27, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 27, 2022

It might be useful to compare the signs of contentment versus the signs of sadness in domestic cats. These are emotions at the extremes. Therefore, there should be a big apparent difference between how domestic cats behave and present to … Continue reading →

Posted in contentment | Tagged cat depression, cat emotions, happy cat | Leave a reply

American ornithologists exaggerate the number of birds killed by domestic cats in the USA

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 25, 2022

On their website, the American Bird Conservancy state that domestic cats that are allowed outside in the USA “kill approximately 2.4 billion birds every year. Although this number may seem unbelievable, it represents the combined impact of tens of millions … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat preying on birds, cat study, hunting birds, ornithologists, science | Leave a reply

Mother cat engages the help of family dog to raise her kittens

PoC avatarPosted on May 19, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 19, 2022

The mother cat’s owner, Lauren, says on TikTok: “She brings her kittens to Toby when she needs a little break”. A colleague of mine is not quite so sure and thinks that the mother might be taking her kittens to … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting | Tagged cat behaviour, cat mothering, cat parenting, cat video, cooperative behaviours | 1 Reply

Social play in the domestic cat – friendship, exercise and fun

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2022

This article, social play in the domestic cat is based upon a research paper of the same title dated 1974 and prepared at the Department of Psychology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 14850. The author is Meredith West. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in play | Tagged cat behavior, cat play, cat playing, cat study, kittens playing, play-fight, play-hunting, science, social play, study

Does tinfoil scare cats?

PoC avatarPosted on May 4, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 4, 2022

This is a question about domestic cats. In general, tinfoil does scare cats. In my view it is because of the noise tinfoil makes when handled plus the texture and the unknown quantities and qualities of the material which can … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety | Tagged anxious cat, cat anxiety, noise induced anxiety, scared cat, tin foil | Leave a reply

Why do cats hate water? 5 reasons. Nuanced answer.

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 3, 2022

The question is imprecise. It should be: “Why do domestic cats generally dislike being submerged in water?” Obviously, cats like to drink water and therefore they like water if they are drinking it! And the word “cats” includes all cats; … Continue reading →

Posted in reaction to water | Tagged autogrooming, cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat body scent, cat coats, cat identification, cat scent, cats in water, guard hair | Leave a reply

What a dog or cat looks like is not really going to tell you what they act like

PoC avatarPosted on April 29, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 29, 2022

It doesn’t matter whether we are discussing cats or dogs. What they look like does not tell you a lot about how they going to behave. And the way they look is dependent on their breed when it comes to … Continue reading →

Posted in cat personality | Tagged breeding, Cat Appearance, cat personality, dog apperance, dog personality, science, study

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