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Category Archives: socialisation

The sensitive periods for domestic cats to become socialised to other cats

PoC avatarPosted on April 13, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 13, 2019

All the discussions we have about domestic cat socialisation concerns socialisation to humans. Little is known about the important time for kitten-to-kitten socialisation. I try and address the topic generally here. During the first two weeks kittens form an attachment … Continue reading →

Posted in socialisation | Tagged animal socialisation, cat behavior, cat play, imprinting, Kitten Development, kittens | 1 Reply

Cat socialization to people must start within first six or seven weeks

PoC avatarPosted on October 24, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 24, 2018

To be effective cat socialisation to people must start within the first six or seven weeks. Once started it continues for several weeks. A study by Dr Bradshaw confirms the above. In the 1990s Dr Bradshaw worked with the UK … Continue reading →

Posted in socialisation | Tagged cat socialisation | 4 Replies

The domestic and feral cat’s ability to recognise feline relatives

PoC avatarPosted on July 27, 2015 by Michael BroadJuly 27, 2015

Dr John Bradshaw, PhD, the well-known cat behaviour expert at the University of Bristol, UK, says that with respect to the feline grandparents of domestic cats, most cats will never meet them and therefore they will never remember them. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Behavior, socialisation | Tagged cat relationships, cat scent, feral cat colony, feral cats, mother cat

Sarah and Dusty – a feral cat becomes the most loving

PoC avatarPosted on May 23, 2015 by Michael BroadMay 23, 2015

This is from Dee, a regular PoC visitor, written up by me. Dee emailed me the video below. It teaches us what can be achieved with a feral cat if we play our cards right. Dee says the following about … Continue reading →

Posted in socialisation | Tagged cat domestication, cat socialisation, feral cat, video | 3 Replies

How Do I Socialise My Adult Cat?

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2014 by Michael BroadJuly 9, 2014

Intro: Ginny S asked this question in a comment. She starts by describing socialisation. Cats need to be socialised to integrate with people and other animals. If this is missed at the best period of 3-9 weeks of age a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Behavior, socialisation | Tagged aggressive cat, cat socialisation, domestic cat behavior | 6 Replies

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