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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
Photo-edited image of a ginger tabby cat sitting on a counter in Hong Kong

I explain why I don’t like this cat image

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

This is a vnicely photo-edited image of a shop’s cat – they call them bodega cats in New York – in I believe Hong Kong. A nice ginger tabby. Great cats. The image was created by a person, probably a … continue reading…

Posted in photo-editing | Tagged cat abuse, photo-editing, pictures of cats | Leave a reply
Domestic cat skinners of medieval times

Medieval domestic cat skinners

PoC avatarPosted on January 18, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2023

A bit of domestic cat history from England and Europe in general plus an image created with the help of an AI computer and some superb online software and some imagination. In Medieval England (500-1500 AD) domestic cats were in … continue reading…

Posted in Middle Ages | Tagged cat abuse, cat cruelty, cat fur trade, cat history, Medieval times | Leave a reply
Infographic on domestic cat blood

Infographic on domestic cat blood

PoC avatarPosted on January 18, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2023

I believe that for a cat caregiver it is good to know a little bit about domestic cat blood as it is central to the function of our beloved companion animals. The beauty of an infographic is that it can … continue reading…

Posted in blood | Tagged cat anatomy, cat blood, infographic
Why does the Fel D1 protein cause an allergic response?

WHY does the cat allergen Fel D1 cause an allergic reaction?

PoC avatarPosted on January 17, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2023

We know that the cat allergen which is the cat’s saliva and which is also secreted by the sebaceous glands is a protein which scientists have called Fel D1. Proteins are incredible small objects. They are smaller than viruses but … continue reading…

Posted in Fel d1 | Tagged cat allergen fel d1 | Leave a reply
Cat muscles infographic

Infographic on cat muscles and movement

PoC avatarPosted on January 17, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 17, 2023

A bit of feline anatomy for those who are interested. It is an overview by dint of the fact that it is an infographic with limited space. If you are interested in this important aspect of domestic cat anatomy, I … continue reading…

Posted in muscles | Tagged cat anatomy, cat muscles, flexible, infographic, predators, survival
Picture of a muscle-bound Sphynx cat who suffers from myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy

Picture of a muscle-bound Sphynx cat

PoC avatarPosted on January 17, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 17, 2023

This is my second picture of a muscle-bound hairless (Sphynx) cat which shows the condition that they are suffering from very clearly. Click here to see the other image. It is a very peculiar condition. Perhaps it is advantageous to … continue reading…

Posted in muscles | Tagged cat genetics, cat muscles, genetic mutation, myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy, pictures of cats, sphynx cat | 1 Reply
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
Australian council misguided in trying to protect wildlife from cats

Confused and potentially criminal attempt by Australian local authority to protect wildlife from cat predation

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

The war against domestic and feral cats in Australia continues unabated. It looks like a war to me and in line with that analogy, the latest policy of a north-west Sydney council, Hornsby Shire, was cruel because it would have … continue reading…

Posted in Killing feral cats | Tagged animal law, australia, australia feral cat, australian cat, cat killing, killing cats, killing feral cats, local authorities, local laws, New South Wales, ordinance | Leave a reply
Grass for indoor cats to add fibre to their diet and some folic acid plus fun in eating it

Indoor cats should be provided with boxes of fresh grass to chew

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

There are two good reasons for shopping at Amazon for some boxes of grow-your-own grass for cats, (1) they enjoy chewing on it and it provides fibre (roughage), folic acid and other nutrients, plus (2) it encourages them to leave … continue reading…

Posted in diet | Tagged cat diet, cat eating grass, cat grass, diet, fibre, roughage | Leave a 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
Why do cats get stuck up trees?

Why do cats get stuck up trees? They might not be.

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2023

Two initial points come to mind in answering the question in the title. Perhaps, sometimes, can owners think that their cat is stuck up a tree because they become panicky and understandably so. But perhaps their cat is not stuck … continue reading…

Posted in stuck up tree | Tagged cat behavior, cat stuck, cat stuck in a tree | Leave a reply
Diseases that cats don't pass to us

Infographic on diseases that cats don’t pass to humans

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2023

Sometimes people are unfair on domestic, stray and feral cats. The last group is particularly vulnerable to criticism particularly with respect to ‘spreading disease’. It is the classic rallying cry of the anti-cat brigade when campaigning to kill feral cats. … continue reading…

Posted in Infection | Tagged Disease, infection, infestation, zoonosis | Leave a reply

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