Dr Bruce Fogle DVM has a nice tip on how to introduce a resident cat to an incoming new cat, a situation which has the potential for being problematic. People should be aware of the potential problem. What this well-known … Continue reading →
A query about a domestic cat scratching her litter box walls may also be part of a general enquiry about why their cat is digging in their litter substrate too much. It looks like slightly manic and abnormal behaviour and … Continue reading →
An alternative and a further question on the same or similar topic might be, “Why do domestic cats head-butt each other?” I believe that if you can regard the scent (pheromones) of a domestic or wild cat as a representation … Continue reading →
Cats rub their faces on their human guardians to improve the bond between them. Scent glands On each side of a domestic cat’s face there are four glands. These glands are the temporal gland, the cheek gland, the perioral gland … Continue reading →
This is a slightly bizarre but also interesting question thrown up by a Google search. You won’t find the answer in the best reference books on the wild cat species because it is not something that interests scientists. However, it … Continue reading →
A lot has been written about the domestic cat’s dependence on scent. They depend upon it in so many aspects of their lives. It is crucially important to them. They love the scent of their human guardians. The bedroom is … Continue reading →
Often the reason why cats join you in the bathroom is because through the scent of your faeces and urine you have advertised your presence and metaphorically given them a calling card and an invitation to come. The word ‘bathroom’ … Continue reading →
You love the smell of your domestic cat companion. I can understand because it is a damn nice smell, which is why we kiss our cats and bury our heads into their fur all the time. In Japan, Yamamoto Perfumery, … Continue reading →
A cat owner asked the above question on a well-known website (metafilter.com). I’d like to try and answer the question. The person has two five-year-old indoor cats who are siblings. One of them escaped the home and spent two days … Continue reading →
There is no need to bathe your cat unless a little catastrophe has happened such as she fell into a paint pot or she has been ‘skunked’. There may be other occasions such as a flea treatment shampoo. However, I … Continue reading →
