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Small apartment living for a cat

A cat for a small apartment? Discussion 2023.

PoC avatarPosted on January 30, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 30, 2023

by Marilyn Leisure (Ashland, Ohio USA) I would like to adopt a teacup cat. I am a grandma, living alone in an apartment building for elderly. I would like to have a teacup cat to keep me company. I think … continue reading…

Posted in apartment living | Tagged apartment living, cats living in apartments | Leave a reply
Do cats like being sung to?

Do cats like being sung to?

PoC avatarPosted on January 28, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 28, 2023

Do cats like being sung to? The answer, as per the Infographic, is that it depends on a number of factors. You can’t just accept the scientific answer which is that domestic cats don’t like human music and therefore they … continue reading…

Posted in communicating with cats | Tagged bonding, communicating with cats, human sounds, noise, noise induced anxiety, singing, yelling | Leave a reply
What cat is right for you?

What cat is right for you? Infographic plus more.

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2023

The Infographic is really about my preferences which might not square up with yours. But whether you disagree or agree with my selection, I don’t think that you can disagree with my logic. There are many competing influences when deciding … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adoption, cat adoption, cat purchase, infographic, pre-adoption | Leave a reply
Is my cat cold at night? Yes, possibly if the ambient temperature is cold and there is nothing to keep him warm.

How do I know if my cat is cold at night?

PoC avatarPosted on January 19, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 19, 2023

You know that your cat likes warmth. The corollary is that he dislikes the cold. You know that your cat likes to lie in a sunny patch on the floor by the window. Or a warm patch on the kitchen … continue reading…

Posted in ownership | Tagged cat caregiving, cat coats, cat emotions, cat feelings, cat ownership, cat senses, cold weather, human to cat relationship | 2 Replies
The incredibly stubborn Husky

Described as a cat in a dog’s body. What breed is it?

PoC avatarPosted on January 16, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 16, 2023

So, this companion animal groomer (the girl with the dogs) with a TikTok account has boldly and successfully – judging by the more than 10m views – claimed that a husky is a cat in a dog’s body by which … continue reading…

Posted in cats versus dogs | Tagged cats and dogs, cats versus dogs, dog behavior, dog training, Husky dog breed | 1 Reply

Infographic on 5 dangerous things in the home for cats

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2023

This is a visual reminder that the warm, secure home that domestic cats so often enjoy can be a hazardous place. As dangerous as outside the home in some instances. It depends on the quality of caregiving. Things like the … continue reading…

Posted in dangers to cats | Tagged cat dangers, cat hazards, dangers to cats, hazards, infographic | Leave a reply
We keep cats indoors full-time primarily for the benefit of the owner

Full-time indoor cats are being short-changed on mental stimulation

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2023

The trend towards keeping domestic cats indoors full-time, particularly in developed countries where there are predators such as the USA, has introduced an interesting dynamic into the human-to-cat relationship. For me, it questions the motivation for this aspect of cat … continue reading…

Posted in mental stimulation | Tagged catification, contented cat, contentment, entertaining, full time indoor cats, happy cat, indoor cat, indoor cat environment, mental stimulation | Leave a reply
Domestic cats recognise human emotions from sound and appearance

Domestic cats recognise through sight and sound certain human emotions and respond

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2023

Summary of a scientific study: “Emotion Recognition in Cats” The report concerns the results of a study on cats’ ability to recognize and respond to emotional expressions in both conspecifics (other cats) and humans. The study found that cats were … continue reading…

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged angry human, cat intelligence, cat stress, human anger, human emotions, human facial expressions, social cognition, social intelligence | Leave a reply
Multi-cat home problems

24 facts on problems with multi-cat households and some solutions

PoC avatarPosted on January 13, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 13, 2023

People make the mistake that two cats will automatically be company for each other. They might sometimes but often they don’t become friends. In the worst-case scenario, it may be necessary to rehome one of them. When siblings grow up, … continue reading…

Posted in multicat households | Tagged cat anxiety, cat marking, cat spraying, cat stress, domestic cat home range, home ranges, multi-cat household, multicat households, scent marking | Leave a reply
Doing kind acts can reduce depression

Kind acts like volunteering for an animal charity beats therapy for depression

PoC avatarPosted on January 12, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 12, 2023

Depression or just feeling down is not uncommon. It’s part of life. We need to accept it and enjoy the moments when we feel livelier and happier. But if you’ve ever felt blue and I’m sure pretty well everyone reading … continue reading…

Posted in kind acts | Tagged acts of kindness, animal charities, animal shelters, cat charities, cat charity work, depression, therapies, voluntary work, volunteers | Leave a reply
Domestic cat vomits after meeting newborn baby for the first time

Cat vomits after meeting new baby for first time. Why?

PoC avatarPosted on January 11, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 11, 2023

This is a slightly strange video. The cat’s behaviour certainly bemuses the male half of the couple who own the cat. He can’t believe it. It is believable. But why? My instinctive response without trying to research an answer is … continue reading…

Posted in baby | Tagged baby and cat, cat behavior, cat behaviorist, cat behaviour, cat video, cat vomiting, vomiting | 1 Reply
Tame ocelot. Domestic cat? Pet? Debateable.

Can ocelots be pets?

PoC avatarPosted on January 11, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 11, 2023

Yes and No is the answer. I am, conveniently, going to answer the question as best I can with reference to a currently popular Amazon Prime film called ‘Wildcat’. It tells the story of a young British military veteran who … continue reading…

Posted in exotic pets | Tagged domesticated cat, exotic pets, film, Ocelot, pets, tame | 5 Replies
Why the sound of a clicker helps in training your dog or cat

How does a clicker improve cat and dog training?

PoC avatarPosted on January 10, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 10, 2023

You will read the phrase that in clicker training a cat or dog, the sound of the clicker, acts as a “bridge” and therefore makes the training more efficient. What does a “bridge” mean in this instance? That’s the question. … continue reading…

Posted in Training | Tagged cat training, clicker training, dog training, training your cat | Leave a reply
Infographic on cat training - divine intervention versus punishment

Infographic on cat punishment versus divine intervention

PoC avatarPosted on January 9, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 9, 2023

I am not going to add many more words other than those in the infographic as I believe it explains the difference well. A problem is that people can understandably relate to their cat companion as a little human and … continue reading…

Posted in punishment | Tagged cat punishment, divine intervention, don't punish your cat, infographic, punishment
Medieval cat names

Infographic on medieval cat names

PoC avatarPosted on January 7, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 8, 2023

It is interesting to dip into the medieval world (500-1500 AD) and see how they interacted with their domestic cats. We have an image, or I do, of domestic cat persecution because of the papal bull of Pope Gregory IX … continue reading…

Posted in Middle Ages, names | Tagged cat names, dark ages, Medieval times | Leave a reply

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