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5 barriers to domestic cat success

5 barriers to domestic cat success (infographic)

PoC avatarPosted on January 30, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 30, 2023

This is a square infographic which illustrates five barriers to domestic cat success. As I state, this is not a criticism of cat domestication. It is realisation that barriers exist. We are two very different species with a lot in … continue reading…

Posted in improving the relationship | Tagged cat as a predator, cat caregiving, cat claws, cat crepuscular activity, cat domestication, cat environment, cat predation, cat teeth, fear of claws, human to cat relationship
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
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
Claw and teeth of cat

What is worse, a cat bite or a cat scratch?

PoC avatarPosted on November 3, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 3, 2022

Starting with the presumption that the scratch and bite are of about equal severity, to answer the question the title I think we have to look at two things: The frequency with which bacteria is transferred from cats to people … continue reading…

Posted in cat bites | Tagged bacterial infection, bite, cat bite, cat bite infection, cat bites signs of infection, cat claws, cat scratch, cat scratch disease, Cat Scratch Fever, human health | Leave a reply
Cat claws are protrusible

Domestic cat claws are protrusible not retractable

PoC avatarPosted on August 30, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 30, 2022

Domestic cats (and all wild cats bar the cheetah, flat-headed cat and serval – but see last paragraph) are known for their ‘retractable’ claws. All the experts say it online but I disagree with them. To describe the claws as … continue reading…

Posted in claws | Tagged cat anatomy, cat claws | 2 Replies
Mystery cat picture? A grey-skined Sphynx (hairless cat) lying between some bedding with their fron paws sticking out.

Cat paw prints – clipart, photos, info.

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2022

A search for cat paw prints can mean one of two things: a search for clip art of paw prints and/or a cat’s tracks left in sand, earth or snow and sometimes rock! Consequently, I cover both topics on this … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged anatomy of a cat, cat anatomy, cat claws, cat marking, cat marking territory, Cat Paw Prints, cat paws, cat skin glands, polydactyl cats, scent marking | Leave a reply
Cat scratching near boundaries of their home range

Difference between cat scratching for body maintenance and scratching for marking territory

PoC avatarPosted on August 20, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 20, 2021

As this is a very specific question, the answer will be by necessity short. The clue comes from the position of the scratch marks. As you know cats mark territory with urine spraying and scratching. Scratching leaves a both a … continue reading…

Posted in scratching | Tagged cat claws, cat marking, cat marking territory, cat scratching, scent marking | Leave a reply
Good photo of a cat's claws

Nice photo of a cat’s claws with whiskers in the background

PoC avatarPosted on August 13, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 13, 2021

This nicely visualised photo of a cat’s claws with whiskers in the background caught my eye today. It is important to celebrate the anatomy of the domestic cat. A cat’s claws are a major part of the cat. They are … continue reading…

Posted in claws | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat caregiving, cat claws, claws whiskers and tails, respect the cat | Leave a reply
Trimming a cat's claws diagram

How do feral cats trim their claws?

PoC avatarPosted on August 11, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 11, 2021

The question in the title was thrown up by Google search. It doesn’t make a lot of sense because cats don’t trim their claws, people do. But the question is interesting in one respect. Feral cats don’t need their claws … continue reading…

Posted in claws | Tagged caring for feral cats, caring for your elderly cat, cat claws, feral cats, trim cat claws | Leave a reply
Fox climbing a fence

Grey foxes have semi-retractable claws like cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 4, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 4, 2021

My research indicates that most foxes do not have retractable claws but that grey foxes do and that they are the only member of the dog family (Canidae) who have this form of anatomy. I know about cats and in … continue reading…

Posted in claws | Tagged cat anatomy, cat claws, foxes | Leave a reply
Cat love bite

Why do cats bite to show affection?

PoC avatarPosted on May 14, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 14, 2021

A different version of the question in the title is: Cat Love Bites: What Do They Mean? You will see various and numerous answers to this question and I think some of them are incorrect. “Cat love bites” are gentle … continue reading…

Posted in love bites | Tagged cat affection, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat claws, cat play, cat teeth, human to cat relationship, love bites, petting a cat | Leave a reply
Sasa a wildlife body parts sniffer dog

Vietnamese woman smuggler carried 127 lion claws and 36 lion teeth in her luggage

PoC avatarPosted on November 12, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 12, 2020

NEWS AND VIEWS (COMMENTS): Tran Kieu Trang, 30, a Vietnamese smuggler, attempted to smuggle 127 lion claws and 36 lion teeth through Mozambique’s international airport together with, incidentally, 4.3 kg of rhino horn. She tried to confuse Sasa, a six … continue reading…

Posted in Lion | Tagged african lion, animal abuse, cat claws, Cat News, cites, CITES in relation to cats, crime, good cat news, lion body parts | Leave a reply
Feline bunny kick

Why do cats do the bunny kick?

PoC avatarPosted on August 16, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 16, 2020

Cats do the bunny kick as part of the prey killing process which is why they do it a lot in play.

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Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged bunny kick, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat claws, cat play, cat playing, cat scratching, hind legs, killing animals | 2 Replies
Nibbling off a claw sheath

Why do domestic cats pluck their claws?

PoC avatarPosted on July 29, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 30, 2020

It looks as though domestic cats pluck their claws but they are in fact nibbling or chewing off the old outer-casing from their claws. They use their small incisor teeth which clamp around an individual claw encouraging the outer sheath … continue reading…

Posted in nibble claws | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat claws, claw sheath, nails | Leave a reply
Trimming a cat's claws diagram

Do kittens need their nails clipped?

PoC avatarPosted on April 15, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 15, 2020

Yes, kittens need their nails clipped so they can get used to it. This makes it much easier when they are adults.

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Posted in claws | Tagged cat care, cat claws, cat welfare, kittens, outdoor cats, socialising cats, trim cat claws | Leave a reply

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