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The domestic cat’s unexpressive face

PoC avatarPosted on January 11, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 11, 2021

The domestic cat, we have to admit, has an unexpressive face compared to that of humans. This allows us to project our thoughts onto our cat. The reason is because their ability to be social is only a few thousand … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged breeding cats, cat evolution, cat facial expression, cat facial expressions, evolution, extreme breeding, selective breeding

Extreme breeding of cats creates misleading facial expressions

PoC avatarPosted on January 7, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 8, 2021

COMMENT: There’s a new study published online which looks at the way the normal facial expressions of a domestic cat are distorted by selective breeding when creating purebred cats with extreme appearances. It makes sense because the neutral facial expression … Continue reading →

Posted in facial expressions | Tagged assessing cat pain, breeding, cat breeding, cat facial expression, cat facial expressions, cat pain, selective breeding

5 reasons why black cats are less likely to be adopted

PoC avatarPosted on October 26, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 26, 2020

Despite Cats Protection reporting that their campaign to promote black cats has been successful and that they now spend 11 days less on average in their care before they are adopted, in general we know that the public is prejudiced … Continue reading →

Posted in black coat | Tagged black cat photos, black cat superstition, black cats, cat coats, cat emotions, cat facial expression, cat photography | Leave a reply

Angry looking Ragdoll cat

PoC avatarPosted on June 16, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 16, 2020

Why does this Ragdoll look so angry all the time? There can only be two possible reasons (1) he IS angry all the time or (2) his face just looks like he is angry. It is a false impression. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Ragdoll Cat | Tagged annoyance, cat facial expression, cat facial expressions, ragdoll cat, Ragdoll Cats | Leave a reply

Purrmanently sad kitten gives late Grumpy Cat a run for her money

PoC avatarPosted on May 16, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 16, 2020

We have to be careful not to project our thoughts onto kittens and cats. Also we should recognise the effect a cat’s facial anatomy can have on their expression. They may look sad but it does not mean that they … Continue reading →

Posted in cat appearance | Tagged Cat Appearance, cat emotions, cat facial expression, cat facial expressions, cat feelings, cat pain | Leave a reply

‘Cat Whisperers’ don’t just read cats’ facial expressions but body language too (plus a quiz)

PoC avatarPosted on December 9, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 9, 2019

There is a study out and the media have latched onto it. In doing so they have distorted it. The reports say that 13 participants achieved a 75% success rate in reading cats’ facial expressions. These were the cat whisperers. … Continue reading →

Posted in facial expressions | Tagged Cat Body Language, cat facial expression, cat facial expressions | 2 Replies

Why do cats stick their tongue out?

PoC avatarPosted on February 6, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 15, 2019

Why do cats stick their tongue out? We are discussing domestic cats. You can see a classic example of this on twitter and I have embedded the short video on this page. Social media users call it a ‘cat blep’. … Continue reading →

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Cat interested – hears something – loses interest – becomes bored – yawns

PoC avatarPosted on August 18, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 18, 2018

A close up of a cat’s face as he/she goes through several emotional phases. First, the intense interest and expectation of something to come, food perhaps. Then she hears something to her right, the television perhaps or someone talking. Then … Continue reading →

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The Shining For Cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 21, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 21, 2018

This is the cat version of that well-known Jack Nicholson horror film, The Shining. Cats don’t like and don’t understand doors. They are a human invention and they get in the way of a cat’s natural movement around his territory. … Continue reading →

Posted in funny cat pix | Tagged cat behavior, cat facial expression, indoor cat | Leave a reply

The look on mamma cat’s face….

PoC avatarPosted on April 28, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 28, 2018

The expression on mamma cat’s face while she is nursing her very young kittens is priceless. Who said that domestic cats don’t have facial expressions? I think she is regretting not having the operation.

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Posted in birth of kittens | Tagged cat facial expression, cat facial expressions, cat mothering, cat spaying, mother cat, newborn kittens | 4 Replies

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