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Do cats feel sadness?

PoC avatarPosted on June 14, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 14, 2020

I’m referring to domestic cats. I’m sure that a lot of cat lovers will immediately respond by saying, yes, because they know that cats feel emotions. It’s a given that cats have emotions but it is the range of emotions … Continue reading →

Posted in sadness | Tagged cat depression, cat emotions, cat feelings, depression, emotions, sad cat | Leave a reply

CBD oil for cats – potential side effects such as damaged liver?

PoC avatarPosted on February 10, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 10, 2020

I am extrapolating a review of research concerning the use of CBD oil (cannabidiol) for humans to warn that this new health treatment might damage the liver and the immune and reproductive systems as reported by The Times. It can … Continue reading →

Posted in drugs | Tagged cat anxiety, cat depression, cat health, cat welfare, CBD oil | Leave a reply

Drugs don’t work for child depression so why give them to cats?

PoC avatarPosted on June 9, 2016 by Michael BroadJune 9, 2016

The majority of antidepressants taken by children are ineffective. In some cases the drug is harmful. This is the conclusion of a major study. General Practitioners tend to give out antidepressant drugs for children too readily. They tend to give … Continue reading →

Posted in drugs | Tagged cat anxiety, cat depression, cat drugs, study, veterinarians | 2 Replies

My Cat Seems Depressed

PoC avatarPosted on July 28, 2014 by Michael BroadJuly 29, 2014

When people search for information about cat depression they are not sure whether a cat can become depressed – they often joke about it judging by funny cat pictures. People are also unsure about the symptoms of feline depression. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Behavior, cat emotions, depression | Tagged cat beahavior, cat depression, cat illness symptoms, depression | 28 Replies

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 24, 2014 by Michael BroadJune 24, 2014

Does your cat get the winter blues? I am not sure anyone knows but if you do please leave a comment. It is a topic worthy of a discussion even though it might be inconclusive because people suffer from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, mental health | Tagged cat depression, cat health problems, feline seasonal affective disorder, vitamin D | 11 Replies

Cats get depressed over many of the same things we do

PoC avatarPosted on December 25, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 25, 2013

“Cats get depressed over many of the same things we do” These are the words of a well known cat behaviorist in America, Pam Johnson-Bennett. The words are from her equally well known book: Think Like a Cat: How to Raise a … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, Cat Behavior, cat emotions, cat welfare, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat depression | 20 Replies

Bored Cats are Unhappy Cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2014

by Michael (London, UK) Charlie playing with me – photo Michael Broad Yep, this is controversial. I say that bored cats are unhappy cats. And I say that it is much harder to keep a cat from becoming bored if … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Behavior, cat emotions | Tagged cat depression, cat health problems | Leave a reply

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