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Tag Archives: cat muscles

Are felines stronger than canines?

PoC avatarPosted on February 22, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 22, 2021

Are felines stronger than canines? Are cats stronger than dogs? The answer depends on the species of feline and canine we are referring to. For instance the tiger is a feline. The French bulldog is a small, highly popular domestic … Continue reading →

Posted in cats versus dogs | Tagged cat and dog, cat and dogs compared, cat muscles, cats versus dogs | Leave a reply

Does neutering male cats make them less strong?

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

I have concluded that neutering male cats is likely to make them less strong. The word “neutering” applies to male cats, as you probably know, although it can also be an umbrella term for spaying and neutering. It is the … Continue reading →

Posted in neutering | Tagged cat emotions, cat muscles, cat neutering, neutering, strength, surgery | 4 Replies

Bird attacks domestic cat. Cat makes mighty leap in retaliation.

PoC avatarPosted on October 16, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 16, 2020

Flying kitty from r/gifs My impression is that this bird is a magpie and she is defending her young. I’m not an ornithologist so I am assessing what’s happened as a layperson. The cat, which looks like a dilute ginger … Continue reading →

Posted in muscles | Tagged birds, bones, cat jumping, cat muscles, cat preying on birds, cat video, cats killing birds | 2 Replies

Why don’t cats have facial expressions?

PoC avatarPosted on May 18, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 18, 2020

Cats do have facial expressions. However, I’d argue that relative to humans their range of expressions is limited and less pronounced but they certainly exist. For example, they express pain in their faces. It’s been measured scientifically. However, compared to … Continue reading →

Posted in muscles | Tagged cat anatomy, cat emotions, cat feelings, cat muscles, human emotions | 2 Replies

Are domestic cats faster than humans?

PoC avatarPosted on April 21, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 21, 2020

The question is asking if domestic cats IN GENERAL are faster than humans IN GENERAL. It is not asking if the fastest domestic cat is faster than the fastest human. And the question is not concerned with the distance travelled. … Continue reading →

Posted in muscles | Tagged cat anatomy, cat athleticism, cat muscles, Cheetah speed, feline agility and athleticism | Leave a reply

Do cats have more muscles than humans?

PoC avatarPosted on October 3, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 5, 2019

Do cats have more muscles than humans? No, cats do not have more muscles than humans. It is the opposite in fact. My research tells me that cats have 517 muscles while humans have over 650. I need to provide … Continue reading →

Posted in muscles | Tagged cat anatomy, cat muscles | Leave a reply

Outstanding Looking Oriental Shorthair Cat

PoC avatarPosted on March 14, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 14, 2019

If you like looking at interesting domestic cats this fella might interest you. He has to be an Oriental Shorthair although the photographer, Helmi Flick, does not describe the cat on her FB webpage. He is male because in another … Continue reading →

Posted in Oriental Shorthair | Tagged cat body shapes, cat body types, cat muscles, oriental shorthair, Oriental Shorthair Cat | Leave a reply

How fast can a cat accelerate?

PoC avatarPosted on February 20, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 20, 2019

How fast can a cat accelerate? I am going to refer to domestic cats because that’s what the questioner is asking about. By now, I would expect most people to know that domestic cats can run at a maximum speed … Continue reading →

Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat anatomy, cat muscles, cheetah running | Leave a reply

Sagittal crest in cats

PoC avatarPosted on January 24, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 27, 2019

What is the sagittal crest in cats? It is a ridge running down the midline of the skull. You should be able to feel it when you stroke your cat’s head. Many carnivores have it. Its presence indicates that the … Continue reading →

Posted in bones | Tagged bones, cat anatomy, cat muscles | Leave a reply

Pictures Of Huge Tabby Cat Built Like A Pitbull Dog

PoC avatarPosted on June 1, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 1, 2018

This is a very strange looking domestic cat. He’s built like a pitbull dog. Or a heavyweight boxer if you want to compare him with humans. I’m not sure whether this is fat due to obesity or muscle due to … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrity cats | Tagged cat anatomy, cat celebrity, cat muscles, cat obesity, celebrity cat, large cat, obesity | 6 Replies

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