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Grooming needs of purebred cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 8, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2020

Some cats need grooming by their human guardians and some don’t. In fact, the grooming needs, in respect of human intervention, of the purebred cats of the cat fancy could be categorised into three groups; low grooming needs to medium … Continue reading →

Posted in grooming/stroking | Tagged cat grooming, grooming, grooming matted cat fur, human to cat relationship | Leave a reply

My cat is biting her nails

PoC avatarPosted on June 9, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 9, 2020

This is very likely to be completely normal feline behaviour. It is part of the self-grooming process. Your cat is attempting to remove the outer layer of one of her claws which they also do by scratching a scratching post … Continue reading →

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Your cat is over-grooming. Here are some ideas to analyze and stop it

PoC avatarPosted on September 26, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 26, 2019

Your cat is losing hair, perhaps on her belly or on the inside of her legs. As these are accessible places for a cat who wants to groom she will normally start at these places. Over-groomed, easily accessible places indicate … Continue reading →

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Video supports theory that cats lick where you pet them because it stimulates desire to self-groom

PoC avatarPosted on August 19, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 19, 2019

This video supports my theory that cats often lick their fur immediately after they are petted in the exact same spot because in petting them the cat’s owner stimulates the desire in the cat to groom themselves. It is an … Continue reading →

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Why do cats lick their owners?

PoC avatarPosted on July 23, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 23, 2019

The obvious reason why domestic cats lick their owners is because it is a sign of affection but there may be alternative reasons, which I discuss here. I say this because scientists have not yet investigated this form of feline … Continue reading →

Posted in cat emotions | Tagged cat affection, cat behavior, cat grooming, cat licking, human to cat relationship

Tip: if your cat is not grooming something is wrong

PoC avatarPosted on June 11, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 11, 2019

Domestic cats are hardwired to groom themselves daily. In fact, it could be more than once daily so if you don’t see it something could be wrong which needs attention. It is a nice cat health tip for the vigilant … Continue reading →

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Computer screen stops cat scratching himself but he does not realise it

PoC avatarPosted on May 26, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 26, 2019

Computer screen stops cat scratching himself but he does not realise it. What does it say about domestic cats?

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Viral video shows a man lifting a cat from his patio to his second-story balcony using a bucket

PoC avatarPosted on April 8, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorApril 8, 2019

I found an adorable video on MSN.com. It was filed under ‘viral video,’ and shows a man lifting a cat from his patio to his second-story balcony using a bucket. There’s no embed code for me (but see below) to … Continue reading →

Posted in funny cat videos | Tagged cat grooming, human to cat relationship, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor, viral video | 2 Replies

Do wild cats have the same problem with hairballs that domestic cats do?

PoC avatarPosted on February 26, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 27, 2019

Do wild cats have hairballs? There are two initial points to make about this question. Firstly, it is not the sort of topic covered in the best technical books on the wild cat species. Secondly, all cats, domestic and wild, … Continue reading →

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Why do cats groom each other?

PoC avatarPosted on January 1, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 1, 2019

When cats groom each other it is called ‘allogrooming’ by scientists. It is essentially a bonding behavior which is what it looks like. Humans also engage in social grooming. It can happen after two cats greet each other with the … Continue reading →

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