Cat Reflexes
Cat reflexes occur automatically and unconsciously when a cat is presented with a stimulation of some sort. In my opinion there are a dozen cat reflexes which I discuss on this page. please continue reading
Tag Archives: cat anatomy
Haw (cat)
The haw is a part of the feline anatomy. Its other names are nictitating membrane or third eyelid. It is conspicuous when the cat is ill because the fatty absorber pads have shrunk causing the haws to move across the corneal surface. They cover half the eye under these circumstances. They return to the corner of the eye when the cat recovers. please continue reading
Cat whiskers: 8 interesting facts
Here are seven interesting facts about the domestic cat’s whiskers and how sensitive and vitally they are to the survival of the domestic cat if he or she had to hunt to survive. please continue reading
Sectoral heterochromia in cats
Sectoral heterochromia, also segmental heterochromia, in cats (domestic cats) is when each eye is made up of two colours: blue and orange or yellow in various densities and intensities. Usually heterochromia (full name ‘heterochromia iridium’) presents as one eye being … please continue reading
Do cats have eyebrows?
Web surfers ask Google the esoteric question: “do cats have eyebrows?”. It is a slightly pointless question but a number of websites decided to answer it so I will throw my hat into the ring. No eyebrows or eyelashes human-style … please continue reading
Will Daylight Saving Time affect your cat?
Domestic cats are unaffected by Daylight Saving Time because they have very flexible sleeping arrangements! They are also very adaptable, more so than humans and therefore they won’t notice the clocks going forward by one hour. please continue reading
Do cats hate loud music?
Yes, domestic cats hate loud music and shouting. These loud sounds are torture to the cat’s delicate hearing apparatus. A cat’s ears are much more sensitive to sound than the ears of his or her owner. They hate noisy homes. … please continue reading
Are Some Cats Smarter Than Others?
Some cats are smarter than others. I’ll explain why I think that this is a correct assessment. Firstly, the anatomy and physiology of the domestic cat is not that dissimilar from humans. Humans, we know, vary in their intelligence. Therefore, … please continue reading
Is It True That Cats Can See Ghosts?
People will have different views on this subject. Personally I do not believe that cats have any greater ability than humans to see ghosts. There is of course the question as to whether ghosts exist in the first place. please continue reading
Are Female Cats Left or Right Pawed?
Female domestic cats tend to prefer using their right paw when engaged in specific spontaneous behaviours. A recent study (Lateralization of spontaneous behaviours in the domestic cat, Felis silvestris by Louise J.McDowell, Deborah L.Wells, Peter G.Hepper) answers the question: “Are … please continue reading