What affects us affects cats
What causes a domestic cat to shed their fur? People want to know. And on the internet, they’ve been told a million times 😕 . It’s my turn. You have to answer the question from two standpoints. Firstly, you have to ask whether the cat is healthy or unhealthy. And if the answer is …
I’m referring to the domestic cat by the way. There is a presumption that when you use the word “cat” you are referring to the domestic cat 😕 . The domestic cat’s heart, according to my research, is about 0.5-0.75 the size of a golf ball. A golf ball is 1.68 inches across (diameter) …
We see the word ‘agouti’ used a lot in the world of cats, particularly the world of cat breeders. This is because it is a word that indirectly refers to a very common type of coat; those with the tabby pattern. These are ticked, classic (blotched), striped (mackerel) and spotted. In the cat world …
This is a good question as the internet is confused about the answer! My personal experiences tell me that cats do not see close objects in good focus. This means that they are farsighted. ‘Farsighted’ means seeing distant objects clearly but close objects out of focus. ‘Nearsighted’ means the opposite: seeing close objects clearly …
If you are a native English speaker, you have probably heard the of saying “have eyes in the back of your head”. It applies to a person who is aware of what is going on behind them and around them generally. Some people are more aware of events happening around them than others because …
It’s a point worth making. Domestic cats with 4 ears have 2 functioning ears. The extra pair, which are smaller than the original functioning ears, are, in fact, a pair of ear flaps (pinnae). They are appendages and no more. There are no ear canals that go from them into the skull to the …
Do cat’s teeth fall out? The answer is yes for baby teeth but no for adult teeth. If an adult cat’s teeth are falling out see a veterinarian asap. There will be severe gum disease I expect. Rarely an adult tooth or teeth can be lost during a fight or because of trauma. It …
I’m taking the lead from Nathan Winograd who sent me a thoughtful email. He’s that kind of person. I think he was/is a lawyer. He is the world’s smartest animal lover and advocate. His incredibly precise and he pins down the argument. As a lawyer you have to pin down the argument to stop …
