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do cats sometimes defecate when scared

Do cats sometimes defecate when scared?

PoC avatarPosted on January 28, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 28, 2023

Do domestic cats sometimes defecate when they are scared such as when on the veterinarian’s consultation table? The answer quite definitely is yes. I have personal experience of this when I took my then three-legged black, male cat to the … continue reading…

Posted in defecating | Tagged anus, anxiety, autonomic nervous system, cat anatomy, cat brain, cat fear, defecating, gut, nerves, urinating
Can cats smile. What do you think?

Can cats smile?

PoC avatarPosted on January 23, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 23, 2023

An often-asked question in relation to domestic cats is, “Can cats smile?” It is a question about feline emotions as you can’t smile unless you are happy, a basic emotion. The experts and the observant cat caregivers believe or know … continue reading…

Posted in smile | Tagged anatomy of a cat, cat anatomy, cat facial expression, cat facial expressions, cat smile, contented cat, contentment, happy cat | 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
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
Lynx feet

Infographic on lynx feet

PoC avatarPosted on December 25, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2022

Lynx feet are amazing; so large compared to other wild cats of the same size. Disproportionately large. I saw a nice photo which illustrates this necessary evolutionary feature and used it to create the infographic below. The information comes from … continue reading…

Posted in infographic, Lynx | Tagged canada lynx, cat anatomy, cat paws, feet, infographic | Leave a reply
Muscular puma

2 pictures of muscular pumas

PoC avatarPosted on December 24, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2022

Here are two pictures of muscular pumas and when I saw them, particularly the first one, I was taken aback somewhat because I am one of those people who think of pumas as bearing a closer resemblance to cheetahs than … continue reading…

Posted in anatomy | Tagged cat anatomy, puma, puma description
cheetah description

Infographic on cheetah description

PoC avatarPosted on December 23, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2022

This is a free-to-use infographic describing the cheetah. It has to be very compact but the salient points are made. The cheetah is almost entirely built for speed. It is the way the cat has evolved. It’s talent and ability … continue reading…

Posted in Cheetah, infographic | Tagged cat anatomy, cat evolution, cheetah, Cheetah Description, Cheetah speed, evolution, infographic
Points of interest about cats' paws

Infographic on points of interest about cats’ paws

PoC avatarPosted on December 19, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 19, 2022

Well, I love cats’ paws. As I say in the infographic they are deadly and delightful. They are soft and gentle when at rest but deadly when the cat wants to use their claws because it happens so fast and … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged anatomy of a cat, cat anatomy, cat claws, cat paws, foot, left-pawed, paw pads, polydactyl cats, polydactylism, polydactyly | Leave a reply
Domestic cat anal sacs

Purpose, function and problems of domestic cat anal sacs

PoC avatarPosted on December 17, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 17, 2022

The thick, creamy, foul-smelling liquid which is light gray to brown in colour contained in the anal sacs is squeezed onto faeces when the cat defecates. This imparts a particular smell onto the faeces which acts as a calling card … continue reading…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anal sacs, cat anatomy, cat caregiving, cat health, home diagnosis, home treatment for sick cats, knowledge | Leave a reply
Cats' reflex times are faster than snake attack times

Do cats have the quickest reflexes of all land-based mammals?

PoC avatarPosted on December 1, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 1, 2022

Do cats have the quickest reflexes of all land-based mammals? The research on this topic it a little bit sketchy but strong anecdotal evidence does indeed point to the fact that cats have the quickest reflexes. I’m going to rely … continue reading…

Posted in reaction time | Tagged cat anatomy, cat brain, cat muscles, nervous system, reaction time, sand cat, snakes | Leave a reply
Cat sharpening claws (scratching)

Infographic on cats ‘sharpening their claws’ (scratching)

PoC avatarPosted on November 27, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 27, 2022

This is an infographic on a form of feline behaviour which is extensively discussed online and extensively carried out by cats! Cat scratching to ‘sharpen their claws’ is the cause of much consternation among a big section of the cat … continue reading…

Posted in claws | Tagged cat anatomy, cat claws, cat scratching, human to cat relationship, scent marking, scratching post | Leave a reply
Hope a rescue cat with no reproductive organs

Domestic cat with no reproductive organs (a world first?)

PoC avatarPosted on November 9, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 9, 2022

A domestic cat with no reproductive organs (a world first?) has popped up. This charming cat who looks female has been described as ‘gender neutral’ but reproductive organs are not the sole measure of gender. True or false? The Telegraph … continue reading…

Posted in medical curiosity | Tagged cat anatomy, congenital deformity, inherited, medical curiosity, recessive genetic mutation, tabby and white cat | Leave a reply
Feline freckles on a ginger tabby which upsets the owner

Feline ‘freckles’ (9 facts)

PoC avatarPosted on November 9, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 9, 2022

Here are 9 facts about feline ‘freckles’ aka lentigo. Lentigo can infrequently cause alarm in cat owners. One asked on social media: “What is this all over my cat’s nose and mouth? And are there any possible treatments?”. They were … continue reading…

Posted in lentigo | Tagged calico, cat anatomy, cat genetics, Flame Point Siamese Cat, freckles, ginger tabby, inherited, lentigo, melanin, melanocytes, skin, tortie cats | Leave a reply
My cat under the duvet in bed

17 facts about the ‘skin microbiota’ of your cat

PoC avatarPosted on November 6, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 6, 2022

Here are 17 facts about the microbiota resident on the skin of domestic cats. It might surprise people to know that there is a multitude of microorganisms including bacteria and fungi on a cat’s skin called ‘skin microbiota’ creating a … continue reading…

Posted in skin | Tagged cat anatomy, science, skin, skin microbiota | Leave a reply
Cat feeding

6 reasons for cat food rejection

PoC avatarPosted on October 24, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 24, 2022

I can think of 6 reasons for cat food rejection or to put it another way your cat rejects the food you give him, and you believe that he is a finicky eater. And sometimes a pain in the rear … continue reading…

Posted in cat disinterested | Tagged cat anatomy, cat appetite, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat eating habits, cat feeding behavior, cat stomach, feeding cats, loss of appetite, rejecting food | Leave a reply

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