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do cats sometimes defecate when scared

Do cats sometimes defecate when scared?

PoC avatarPosted on January 28, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 28, 2023

Do domestic cats sometimes defecate when they are scared such as when on the veterinarian’s consultation table? The answer quite definitely is yes. I have personal experience of this when I took my then three-legged black, male cat to the … continue reading…

Posted in defecating | Tagged anus, anxiety, autonomic nervous system, cat anatomy, cat brain, cat fear, defecating, gut, nerves, urinating
Cats scared by fireworks

54% of cats, 55% of horses and 62% of dogs are distressed by fireworks

PoC avatarPosted on November 9, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 9, 2021

Thank God that the fireworks season is drawing to an end in the UK. Diwali and Bonfire Night are fizzling out. Let’s remind ourselves that these events don’t happen on a single day as they should do but well before … continue reading…

Posted in fireworks | Tagged anxiety, cat fear, Cats Terrified by Noisy Fireworks, distress, fireworks
Kitten hiding

Why do kittens hide so much?

PoC avatarPosted on July 8, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 8, 2021

There is not a lot to say in response to the question in the title because common sense applies. When a kitten or an adult cat hides it is usually because they want to feel protected against a perceived threat, … continue reading…

Posted in development | Tagged anxious cat, cat fear, hide, kitten, Kitten Development, socialising cats, why do cats hide? | Leave a reply

Why are domestic cats scared of cucumbers?

PoC avatarPosted on May 12, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 12, 2021

Although this precise question has been asked and answered many times, I will throw my hat into the ring, briefly. There are two reasons why cats are scared of cucumbers, (1) they are hardwired to avoid snakes as they’ve inherited … continue reading…

Posted in fear | Tagged african asian wildcat, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat domestication, cat emotions, cat evolution, cat fear, dangers to cats, evolution, fearful, Natural Instincts, snakes | Leave a reply
Can domestic cats be scared of the dark?

Can cats be scared of the dark?

PoC avatarPosted on April 20, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 20, 2021

Summary: Domestic cats might, exceptionally and unusually, be temporarily scared of the dark despite being strongly predisposed to venturing out in the dark because they are crepuscular by nature. It is a strange question because cats can see well in … continue reading…

Posted in fear | Tagged cat anxiety, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat crepuscular activity, cat fear, fearful
Taylor Swift's cat Meredith hates cameras

Do cats hate cameras? Taylor Swift’s cat Meredith does!

PoC avatarPosted on April 17, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 10, 2022

Whether or not cats hate cameras depends on the individual cat. However, I believe that there is a potential issue for cats with cameras being placed in front of their faces. But what is interesting, based on personal experience, is … continue reading…

Posted in fear | Tagged cat anxiety, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat emotions, cat fear, cat photography
What is the best diet for a diabetic cat?

Do overweight cats breathe faster?

PoC avatarPosted on December 11, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 11, 2020

An overweight cat might breathe faster because (1) they are overheating which is more likely if they are obese and (2) they have developed type II diabetes which is linked to being overweight. Other reasons for rapid breathing might include, … continue reading…

Posted in rapid breathing | Tagged breathing, cat fear, cat health, cat health diagnosis, cat panting, cat stress, obesity | Leave a reply
We need quiet fireworks for our cats

10 ways to help your pet survive nightly fireworks as Fourth of July approaches

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 26, 2020

PETA has provided 10 useful tips to help your cat navigate or indeed survive what will seem to some to be a barrage of firework displays leading up to the 4th of July in America. We are told that many … continue reading…

Posted in anxiety | Tagged anxiety, cat anxiety, cat fear, fearful, fireworks, noise | 1 Reply
Playing with a cat helps make them less fearful in a poor environment

How do I make my cat less scared?

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2020

I think we have to look at the problem of scared cats with reference to two different circumstances. Cats can be fearful or freaked out on somebody or something temporarily or they can be in a constant state of anxiety … continue reading…

Posted in fear | Tagged cat environment, cat fear, cat play, cat playing, environmental, frightened, human to cat relationship, indoor cat environment, scared cat | 1 Reply
Scared cat at the vets

Nervous cat at the vet’s finds comfort in guardian’s jacket

PoC avatarPosted on June 7, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 7, 2020

This is very much unsurprising feline behavior but very cute nonetheless and the cat’s owner is charmed as he should be. Veterinary clinics are terrifying places for cats and dogs. And there is no where to hide except in this … continue reading…

Posted in fear | Tagged cat behavior, cat fear, hide, veterinarian, veterinarians | Leave a reply
Cats don't automatically love each other. It is the opposite.

Domestic cats are not born to love people and other cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 8, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 8, 2020

With ‘optimistic enthusiasm’ is the way Dr Bradshaw describes how dogs make contact with other dogs. We know this is because their wild forebears were highly sociable wolves. The ancestors of domestic cats were ‘solitary and territorial’. The result for … continue reading…

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat character, cat fear, cat ownership, cat personality types, cat socialisation, cats versus dogs, distrust, fearful, multi-cat household | Leave a reply
Cats don't think of heaven

Do cats fear death?

PoC avatarPosted on April 30, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 30, 2020

No, cats do not fear death. The reason is straightforward. Cats are not self-aware by which I mean self-conscious. Some people will dispute that statement. I’ll proceed though. As they are not self-aware when they are in pain or discomfort … continue reading…

Posted in fear | Tagged cat behavior, cat emotions, cat fear, dying cat, injury, mentality, pain, self conscious, self-awareness | Leave a reply
Cat's extreme reaction to tin foil

Cat’s extreme reaction to tin foil on kitchen counter (video)

PoC avatarPosted on March 10, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 12, 2020

Video If the video fails to play properly please refresh the page (reload the page).   Comment: (1) not all domestic cats will respond in the same way but (2) tin foil is one of those known cat deterrents for … continue reading…

Posted in fear | Tagged cat behavior, cat deterrents, cat fear, fearful | Leave a reply
Narcissistic topless singing man terrifies his cat

Narcissistic, topless idiot terrifies his cat who bites him when singing

PoC avatarPosted on March 7, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 7, 2020

Is this what video making has come down to on the internet? Anything, anything for views, likes, loves and 5 seconds of fame. But he’s such a twit. It is completely out of order to terrify his cat like this … continue reading…

Posted in fear | Tagged cat bite, cat fear, cat video, frightened, tiktok | 4 Replies
Fish terrifies 2 cats

Fish terrifies two cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 9, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2020

This is a tik tok video and it is loading. If it does not load….apologies…but if you refresh the page it should work (click the circular arrow at the top left of the page in the browser panel). @memes lmao … continue reading…

Posted in Video | Tagged cat emotions, cat fear, cat video, fish | Leave a reply

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