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Domestic cat performing walking handstand

Cute cat does perfect walking handstands like a gymnast?

PoC avatarPosted on November 30, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 30, 2022

In an extraordinary video from TikTok we see a cute domestic cat that looks purebred (Brit SH?) practicing walking handstands as if they were human gymnasts. It is amazing. He pulls himself up just like a gymnast. Is there a … continue reading…

Posted in spraying | Tagged cat behavior, cat marking, cat marking territory, cat spraying, cat video, walking handstand | 2 Replies
Cats and babies in harmony together

Cat locked out of bedroom defecates and pees on the living room sofa and is called an ‘asshole’

PoC avatarPosted on September 21, 2022 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2022

Here is a very typical “bad cat behaviour problem”. And, in reality, it is not a bad cat behaviour problem at all but a human-created problem. Husband and wife have a baby and the baby sleeps in the bedroom with … continue reading…

Posted in baby | Tagged babies and cats, baby and cat, cat anxiety, cat marking territory, cat stress, defecating, inappropriate elimination, urinating
Mystery cat picture? A grey-skined Sphynx (hairless cat) lying between some bedding with their fron paws sticking out.

Cat paw prints – clipart, photos, info.

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2022

A search for cat paw prints can mean one of two things: a search for clip art of paw prints and/or a cat’s tracks left in sand, earth or snow and sometimes rock! Consequently, I cover both topics on this … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged anatomy of a cat, cat anatomy, cat claws, cat marking, cat marking territory, Cat Paw Prints, cat paws, cat skin glands, polydactyl cats, scent marking | Leave a reply

Domestic cat territory – home ranges vary widely

PoC avatarPosted on January 19, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 19, 2022

How large is domestic cat territory? As large as the front living room. No, I am being sarcastic but for some this is almost true. I am talking about what is referred to as the ‘home range’ of the domestic … continue reading…

Posted in home range | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat marking territory, cat territorial anxiety, cat territory, Domestic Cat Territory, home ranges, territorial | 3 Replies
Cat scratching near boundaries of their home range

Difference between cat scratching for body maintenance and scratching for marking territory

PoC avatarPosted on August 20, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 20, 2021

As this is a very specific question, the answer will be by necessity short. The clue comes from the position of the scratch marks. As you know cats mark territory with urine spraying and scratching. Scratching leaves a both a … continue reading…

Posted in scratching | Tagged cat claws, cat marking, cat marking territory, cat scratching, scent marking | Leave a reply
Indoor cat spraying - clean up

Why do indoor cats spray?

PoC avatarPosted on July 31, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 31, 2021

The question is asking why indoor cats spray urine, which is done, as you probably know, to establish territory. Because this is the purpose of spraying urine (normally onto vertical surfaces) it occurs when cats feel that their territory is … continue reading…

Posted in spraying | Tagged cat marking territory, cat spraying, cat territory, cat urine, cat urine odor removal and poor cat ownership, Domestic Cat Territory | Leave a reply
Tigress and her cubs drinking

How do tigers communicate?

PoC avatarPosted on September 1, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 2, 2020

Tigers communicate with a combination of vocalisations, scent marks and visual signals. Each tiger hunts alone but they live within a social system and their system is maintained through communication. Vocalisations An expert on tiger vocalisations is Gustav Peters. His … continue reading…

Posted in Tiger | Tagged amur tiger, bengal tiger, cat marking, cat marking territory, cat vocalisations, scent marking, tiger behavior | Leave a reply
Blue Ragdoll is peeing by the front door

Ragdoll peeing by the front door. What can I do?

PoC avatarPosted on May 20, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 20, 2020

This is the current problem as described by Donna Fraser on Facebook (I have shortened her post a little to make it more manageable): So I recently took in this handsome boy Charlie who was re-homed because I was told … continue reading…

Posted in urinary tract | Tagged anxiety, cat anxiety, cat cystitis, cat marking, cat marking territory, cat stress, cystitis, Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, ragdoll cat, urinary tract infections, wet cat food | Leave a reply

Do female cats spray?

PoC avatarPosted on January 23, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 23, 2020

Yes, adult female cats spray urine for scent-marking purposes. However, mature males spray urine far more frequently at 99% of total spraying activity in a study (Methods of scent marking in the domestic cat by Hilary N Feldman, May 26 … continue reading…

Posted in spraying | Tagged cat marking territory, cat spraying, cat territorial anxiety, cat urine, female cat, male cat, male cat spraying, territorial | Leave a reply
Cats fight on roof

Fighting cats fall off roof and dog attacks one of them on ground

PoC avatarPosted on September 30, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 30, 2019

This the typical outcome of territorial outside cats. They like high plays so they like to be on roofs but when a cat intruder arrives they might fight on the roof which leads to an inability to observe that they … continue reading…

Posted in territory and home range | Tagged cat fight, cat marking territory, dog attacks cat, fighting cats, home ranges, outside cats, territorial | Leave a reply

Cat smart enough to make his own litter tray when access to his was barred

PoC avatarPosted on March 26, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 26, 2019

This is a cute little story which really could be told in one sentence and one photo but I have expanded on it as this form of cat behaviour is interesting. The cat’s owner (guardian) accidentally closed the doorway which … continue reading…

Posted in defecating | Tagged cat litter tray, cat marking territory, cat poop, defecating, litter boxes, pooping, scent marking | 2 Replies

Why do cats pee on baby things?

PoC avatarPosted on January 29, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 29, 2019

Why do cats pee on baby things? This is a potentially serious issue because I have just read a post on a baby site in which the husband told his wife that either the cat or he had to go … continue reading…

Posted in scent marking | Tagged baby and cat, cat marking territory, cat spraying, cat territorial anxiety, cat territory, scent marking | Leave a reply
Cat Spraying Around And On Child's Bed. Video and Discussion

Cat Spraying All Over Child’s Bed. Video and Discussion

PoC avatarPosted on May 1, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 4, 2018

This cat is peeing machine so says Jackson Galaxy. On his Facebook page he presents a video which he describes as My Cat from Hell. This Cat Is a Peeing Machine. In the video we see the cat’s owner’s explaining … continue reading…

Posted in scent marking | Tagged Bad Cat Behavior, cat behavior, cat marking territory, cat spraying, cat territorial anxiety, cat territory, children, jackson galaxy | 6 Replies
What causes a cat to start spraying?

What causes a cat to start spraying?

PoC avatarPosted on May 13, 2017 by Michael BroadMay 13, 2017

This page focuses on why cats might start spraying having not sprayed. This is a specific point. Despite what some veterinary websites say, as far as I’m aware, there is no evidence which suggests that the medical condition of lower … continue reading…

Posted in scent marking | Tagged cat anxiety, cat behavior, cat marking territory, cat spraying, cat stress | 2 Replies

Are Cat Flaps a Good Idea?

PoC avatarPosted on March 4, 2017 by Michael BroadMarch 4, 2017

Yes, cat flaps are a good idea but they can be a mixed blessing. Obviously, the cat flap gives your cat convenient access to the outdoors. If the cat flap is microchip activated it should prevent other cats coming into … continue reading…

Posted in cat flaps | Tagged cat flaps, cat marking territory, cat products, cat spraying, cat territory, stranger cats | 5 Replies

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