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Category Archives: scratch

The cat tease

How do you stop a kitten from biting and scratching me?

PoC avatarPosted on March 23, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 23, 2020

The question is not mine. The problem does not concern me, I hasten to add, but there are lot of people who are asking that wise old man Dr. Google how to stop their kitten biting and scratching them. Now, … continue reading…

Posted in scratch | Tagged cat play, cat playing, cat tease, homemade cat toys, kittens playing, Toys | Leave a reply

Will I be okay after being scratched by a feral cat?

PoC avatarPosted on September 29, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 5, 2020

Someone asked on Quora.com: Will I be okay after being scratched by a feral cat? The answer to this question depends on which country you live. In the UK, rabies has been eliminated. In the USA it has not. This … continue reading…

Posted in scratch | Tagged bacterial infection, cat bite, cat bite infection, cat scratch, Cat Scratch Fever | 4 Replies

Picture of the worst house cat scratched arm I have seen

PoC avatarPosted on August 23, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 29, 2018

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE THE SCRATCH The guy was rubbing his cat’s tummy which triggered tough play in the cat which went way too far. The cat grabbed the guy’s arm in a “death lock” with his … continue reading…

Posted in scratch | Tagged cat play, cat scratch, human to cat relationship | 6 Replies

Love Scratches Are Not Hazards

PoC avatarPosted on March 4, 2014 by Michael BroadMarch 4, 2014

This article was inspired by Kylee who commented on another article that cat scratches are ‘scratches of love’. I’ve always called them ‘badges of honour’ but I think her words describe them much better. Why are some people afraid of … continue reading…

Posted in Human to cat relationship, scratch | Tagged Cat Declawing, cat ownership, cat scratch, Cat Scratch Fever, good cat caretaking | 21 Replies

Can you fall out of love with your cat?

PoC avatarPosted on February 13, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 13, 2014

You’ve lost that lovin’ feeling with your cat. It’s worse. You dislike your cat. It’s actually worse than that; you wish your cat was dead. She’s become old and ill. There’s the vet’s bill. It can get expensive looking after … continue reading…

Posted in ailurophile, Ailurophobia, ambivalent, cat caretaking mistakes, cat haters, cat welfare, Human to cat relationship, men relationship with cat, ownership, scratch, value of the cat, Veterinarians | Tagged bad cat caretaking, good cat caretaking, human to cat relationship | 53 Replies

Cat Hits Back

PoC avatarPosted on September 16, 2013 by Michael BroadSeptember 17, 2013

I like this video because the cat hits back. I love it when the cat hits back, which is extremely rare if the antagonist is a person. But I hate the video. It is horrible. So often the cat just … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Aggression, cat aggression, Cat Behavior, defensive behavior, Human to cat relationship, human to human relationship, kids mishandling cats, scratch, Video, Videos | Tagged cat behavior, defensive cat aggression | 10 Replies

How can I avoid being scratched by my cat?

PoC avatarPosted on August 2, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 11, 2022

The tips below are based on the premise that the cat is fully socialised. Unsocialised cats behave like wild cats and wild cats are inherently more anxious around other animals and people which leads to a higher likelihood of being … continue reading…

Posted in scratch | Tagged Bad Cat Behavior, cat behavior, cat scratching | 6 Replies

What do you do if a cat scratches you?

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadMarch 4, 2014

by Michael A cat at a restaurant in Dahab, Egypt — Photo by nebedaay (Flickr) I read about the stray cats of Egypt yesterday. The revolution there has caused a steep decline in tourism. As there are a lot of … continue reading…

Posted in Human to cat relationship, scratch | Tagged cat claws, cat scratch, human to cat relationship | Leave a reply
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