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Cushing's disease in cats

Cushing’s disease in cats – it’s rare and more common in dogs

PoC avatarPosted on January 31, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 31, 2022

Cushing’s disease in cats or hyperadrenocorticism is an endocrine disorder (endocrine system secretes hormones) in which the adrenal glands persistently produce an excess of cortisol, creating an imbalance of hormones in the body. Cushing’s disease appears to be sex-linked in … continue reading…

Posted in Cushing's disease | Tagged adrenal gland, cat hair loss, cat health problems, cat hormones, Cushing's disease, glands, pituitary gland, tumor | 4 Replies
Does neutering male cats make then less strong?

Castration of male domestic cats increases hair length from short to medium

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2022

In a study by A.G. Searle, University College, London, entitled Gene frequencies in London’s cats, which was carried out in the summer of 1947, it was concluded that “There is a significant tendency for male castration to increase hair length … continue reading…

Posted in neutering | Tagged cat anatomy, cat hair, cat hormones, cat neutering, cat study, feline castration, male cat, neutering, Neutering cats | 1 Reply
Cat stalking and tail wagging

Does a cat’s tail have a mind of its own?

PoC avatarPosted on December 18, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 18, 2021

I am discussing the domestic cat’s tail. Having thought about this for the first time, I’ve decided that the positioning and movement of a cat’s tail is between a voluntary and an involuntary action. Therefore, it does not quite have … continue reading…

Posted in hormones | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, Cat Body Language, cat emotions, cat hormones, cat's tail, nerves, nervous system, tail, tail up | 1 Reply
Botched spaying

Do spayed and neutered cats put on weight?

PoC avatarPosted on November 21, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 21, 2021

The answer is that spayed and neutered domestic cats ‘tended to be heavier than those that weren’t’. So, the answer is, yes, spayed and neutered cats do put on weight but the experts can’t fully explain why as at 2021 … continue reading…

Posted in neutering | Tagged calories, cat diet, cat hormones, cat obesity, cat weight, energy, inactive cat, spaying and neutering, sterilising cats | Leave a reply
Pregnant cat

Stress during cat pregnancy might make her kittens timid and less adoptable

PoC avatarPosted on October 31, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 31, 2021

Dr. John Bradshaw in his book Cat Sense writes that if a mother is highly stressed during her pregnancy her stress hormones may cross the placenta and impair the development of her kittens’ brains and endocrine systems. The endocrine system … continue reading…

Posted in pregnancy | Tagged cat environment, cat health, cat hormones, cat personality, cat pregnancy, cat stress, endocrine system, newborn kittens, pregnant cat, prenatal, queens, responsible cat ownership, stressed cat | Leave a reply
Newborn kittens

Two hormonal issues which help create a bond between mother cat and her young kittens

PoC avatarPosted on October 13, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 13, 2021

There are two hormonal issues which help to ensure that the bond between mother cat and her kittens is strong and that the kittens are trusting during their first few weeks after birth. Mother Firstly, the nursing mother receives a … continue reading…

Posted in newborn kitten care | Tagged bond, bonding, cat hormones, cat mothering, mother cat, mother-kitten relationship, newborn kitten care, newborn kittens, queens | Leave a reply
Adrenal glands of domestic cats

Adrenal glands of domestic cats produce small amounts of testosterone

PoC avatarPosted on August 11, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 11, 2021

I have spent a considerable time this morning trying to work out why neutered male cats still hump (sometimes). My cat does it. So where does this sex drive come from? A male cat’s testicles produce testosterone which motivates a … continue reading…

Posted in hormones | Tagged cat hormones, cat neutering, endocrine system, glands, male cat, male cat behavior, testosterone | Leave a reply

I prefer the unneutered male cat appearance

PoC avatarPosted on March 17, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 17, 2021

Is there anyone else who prefers the unneutered male cat appearance, as I do? I’m only referring to one aspect of the appearance of unneutered male cats: the head shape. It would be interesting to know if men or women … continue reading…

Posted in neutering | Tagged Cat Appearance, cat hormones, cat neutering, Kitten Development, neutering, sterilising cats, testosterone, tomcat | 8 Replies

After spaying, how does a female cat feel?

PoC avatarPosted on February 6, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 6, 2021

It might be fair to say that female cats are more likely to feel permanently less optimistic and less calm after the spaying operation. I explore the mood effect in this article. The spaying of female domestic cats is completely … continue reading…

Posted in spaying | Tagged cat emotions, cat hormones, cat spaying, emotions, human emotions, spaying cats, surgery, veterinarians | 2 Replies

20 facts about feline hyperthyroidism

PoC avatarPosted on December 24, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2020

Here are some interesting facts about feline hyperthyroidism. What interests me particularly is the increased risk of developing the condition due to exposure to certain chemicals and the fact that full-time indoor cats are at increased risk. I have always … continue reading…

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged cancer, cat anatomy, cat hormones, cat illness, elderly cat, endocrine system, feline hyperthyroidism, old cat
Pregnant F2 Savannah cat

Are pregnant cats clingy?

PoC avatarPosted on December 12, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 12, 2020

The article is over 2 pages. Although the question is asking whether pregnant cats are clingy, it is really asking whether a domestic cat becomes more affectionate when pregnant. The answer to that question appears to be a yes, judging … continue reading…

Posted in pregnancy | Tagged cat affection, cat caretaking, cat hormones, cat pregnancy, pregnant cat | Leave a reply
Moony - cat with Werewolf Syndrome

Have You Heard of “Werewolf Syndrome” in Cats?

PoC avatarPosted on March 23, 2016 by Michael BroadMarch 31, 2016

Nor me…until now. It is a medical condition causing the hair to grow long and wild – a bad hair day of the worst kind. Here she is, Moony, the little cutie with Werewolf Syndrome. She lives in Canada with … continue reading…

Posted in hormone deficiency | Tagged abandoned cats, cat coats, cat health problems, cat hormones, long haired cats, rescue cat, rescue cats | 9 Replies

Cat’s Brain Releases the Same Love Hormone as Humans

PoC avatarPosted on April 30, 2014 by Michael BroadMay 2, 2014

The brains of domestic cats release a hormone called “oxytocin” which has been called the “neurochemical of love” in the same way that people do. Hence it could be said that all mammals love in a similar way to people … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, hormones | Tagged cat anatomy, cat hormones, cat love | 10 Replies
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