The best way for a cat to react to hostility and real danger from a dog is to attack and not run. Running triggers the dog’s hunting instincts. In addition the cat will employ the usual maximum size strategy: arched back, stiff legs, erect fur and broadside stance. please continue reading
It is time to introduce stricter controls over the use of fireworks in the interests of pets and their owners and also elderly people all of whom have loud noises imposed on them without consent for long periods from Diwali to New Year’s Eve. please continue reading
We don’t know whether cats can be claustrophobic. You won’t find the answer in authoritative books. You will find answers on the internet but the author of those articles will be speculating. I don’t know the answer but I do … please continue reading
There are trends with cat news and videos. At the moment, in the news for a short while is what people consider to be amusing: domestic cats being scared by cucumbers placed behind them. Judging by the success of videos … please continue reading
This picture is interesting and sad. This ginger tabby was rescued by a child. The cat was wandering around the streets of Philadelphia. The child brought her to a shelter and the photo was taken at the Philadelphia Animal Welfare … please continue reading
It could be said that veterinarians are not sufficiently expert or knowledgeable about cat and dog behavior. Research indicates that they don’t focus on it enough. Further, it has been said that regular veterinary visits can make a cat or … please continue reading
The tiny ball of black fur arrived snuggled up in a shoebox riddled with holes and lined with a soft blue towel. He was given to me and my first husband as a wedding gift by his best friend Richard … please continue reading
A study found that mice which were made to fear a certain smell could pass that particular fear to their offspring in their DNA and their offspring could do likewise¹. This is about animals and humans being hardwired to fear … please continue reading
I don’t believe that you can’t totally prevent cat fear at the vets, but you can do things that help to reduce it. Having read Ruth’s double whammy (two cats at the same time) session at the vets, I thought … please continue reading
