A Michael Broad Blog
Although people describe a cat’s sudden negative reaction to being petted as if they are Jekyll and Hyde characters, it is naturally logical and normal from the cat’s perspective. Cats react and interact instinctively. And by default, cats are cautiously defensive. Through socialisation, they have adapted to living in what is an unnatural environment …
Sparks can fly when stroking a cat. Infographic. by Michael Broad You might have experienced this yourself. I have found that static electricity has a much greater chance of being created on a very dry winter day. In fact, for me, it only occurs on dry winter days. The Infographic explains, I hope, in …
Domestic cats vary a lot in terms of what they enjoy regarding being petted, cuddled and being picked up. The default situation is that they like it but with varying degrees of enjoyment or tolerance. Although being picked up is a little different. Some cats just don’t like it and I’d suggest that it …
When stroking your cat, it’s essential to apply the right amount of pressure. Too much pressure can be uncomfortable or even painful for your feline friend, while too little pressure may not provide the desired effect. In fact, applying too much pressure or petting to vigorously can stimulate a play response from your cat which …
This well-discussed topic lends itself very much to an infographic as the reasoning is very straightforward. It is a logical process which can be explained in a few words which is exactly what I have done in the infographic. There’s really almost nothing more to say except this: Individual cats have preferences when it …
I’m going to refer to a study which starts off with the words, “Receiving touch is of critical importance”. The words at the end of the study are as follows: “In conclusion, we show clear evidence that such interventions are beneficial across a large number of both physical and mental health outcomes”. This applies …
You’d agree that it is the sworn duty of all cat caregivers to keep their cat safe and make them happy. Those are the two goals and the former precedes the latter. I believe that every cat has a preferred way to be petted. There is no universal petting method. How cats like to …
Because of her early days experiences, a kitten equates being provided for with her mother. As the human caregiver continues to provide for the now adult cat, the cat relates to their human caregiver as their mother. Her true mom licked her kitten a lot during her earliest days to clean them, which is …
