Acinonyx meaning 
The cheetah is alone in the genus Acinonyx. A ‘genus’ is a rank in the classification of the species (taxonomy). It is a sort of group of cats with the same fundamental features and in this case it is a … please continue reading
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Acinonyx meaning
Kitten with Freddie Krueger claws
A black kitten with very nicely developed claws. Why kittens are born with claws and why cats need them #IfCatsRanTwitter the claws would really come out when dealing with trolls and people who hate cats. pic.twitter.com/bcIX5OzChD — “Mad Cat” Cattis … please continue reading
Photo of black panther claws and human hand
This is a nice photograph of the claws of a black panther (probably a melanistic leopard) and a human hand for comparison. To add some spice to the picture, the hand is in the leopard’s mouth! It tells us clearly … please continue reading
Should Cat Claws Be Trimmed?
People ask whether they should trim their cat’s claws. The first point to make in answering the question is that, in my view, a very small percentage of cat owners trim their cat’s claws for the simple reason that it … please continue reading
Can Cats Get Ingrown Nails?
Yes, cats can very definitely get ingrown nails. Pretty much all you can do is to (a) remove that part of the claw which has penetrated the paw pad and (b) make sure that there is no infection in the … please continue reading
#cat, Hashtag Refers to Cutting – Self-harm Amongst Teenage Girls
The hashtag #cat had more than 44 million online search results in 2014 and more than 56 million in 2015 (the Journal of Adolescent Health). The problem is getting worse. This is both disturbing and interesting. Adolescent girls are masking … please continue reading
Pedigree Show Cat Hated Cat Shows
Snickers, a Pixie-bob show cat wanted to stop attending cat shows. She learned to hate it. She made that quite clear to everyone including her owners and the cat show judges as you can see in the video below. Jackson … please continue reading
Cats Claws Are No Big Deal in the UK
There have been quite a few articles lately about declawing (and here), but I just had to write one more. This is not to upset the wonderful Americans who are anti-declaw, it’s simply another attempt to help educate the pro-declaws. … please continue reading
PERFECT PAWS – a poem by Jozef
PERFECT PAWS I’d like to share my little ditty About the claws upon this kitty. How they’re anchored in my toes And real important, like my nose. I use them many times each day From where they’re neatly tucked away. … please continue reading
Are Pro Declaw People Afraid of Claws?
This is a follow up to my previous article: Hatred or Fear of Cats, where Michael said in a comment: ‘I think there is a subliminal fear of claws which might go back to the beginnings of the human species … please continue reading