A Michael Broad Blog
As a cat caregiver you have probably noticed (😃) that your cat can sit or lounge for ages without any health detriments whereas the medical experts of the world say that it is bad for human health to sit for long periods. The human body needs to work and be active to be healthy …
Cats may live under our roofs, but make no mistake—they are not mere guests. They are cohabitants, with needs, desires, and boundaries that deserve as much respect as our own. The classic phrase, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” reminds travelers to adapt to the customs of the place they visit. But …
When it comes to communicating with your cat companion, the old adage “actions speak louder than words” could not be more true. Cats don’t speak our language—but they read us closely. How we approach, touch, and handle them says more than any cooed words ever could. Although warm, gentle human vocalisations are great accompany …
Occasionally, my cat likes to reach out with his right forepaw and touch my face while he is lying next to me when I am in bed. It is an act of deep friendliness and ‘connection’ between two sentient beings of different species. Domestic cats do like to touch and be in contact with …
More: shouting The desire to kick the cat is an associated human behaviour.
Post Covid I think it is fair to say that the lifetime cost of caring for a domestic cat has gone up substantially! 😢😎😱. It is something all cat adopters need to be aware of, I feel. It is expensive to look after a cat well. Of course, there is a range of standards. …
The infographic spells out what I believe is a form of ‘mind connection’ between cat caregiver and cat. It is the ultimate aim of the cat caregiver as it creates great harmony between cat and person. But there will be some bad moments as we are cats and humans, both with ‘flaws’. The relationship …
This is a four-page infographic on the somewhat controversial idea of entirely phasing out cat cafés as they are arguably inherently a poor concept in working against cat welfare. There are some hidden upsides such as the rehoming of cats via cat cafes. But it is a difficult concept as cats are forced into …
