The choice between adopting a cat or dog is in your DNA as much as it is influenced by experience
The choice between adopting a cat or dog is in your DNA as much as it is influenced by experience.
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Two important positive health facts for cat owners
In this article I report on two research projects which have been around for a while one of which confirms the health benefit of living with a cat with respect to your cardiovascular system and the other debunks the scaremongering … Continue reading →
What a life for a cat! A goal to aspire to.
“These animals are living the life!” AND “Pretty sure the cat thinks she’s a dog :D” – YouTube comments This is exceptional. It almost like watching a fictional movie but it is real. Very few domestic cats have such a … Continue reading →
City of Cornwall, Ontario is addressing the problem of cat overpopulation. It begins with a survey.
To understand how big of a problem a community has with the cat population, a good first step is for that community to take a survey. The city of Cornwall, Ontario admits they ‘dropped the ball’ many years ago and they … Continue reading →
Cannabis culture is bad for pets and humans
The cannabis culture due to legalisation in some US states is bad for pets and humans. Ten states and Washington DC have legalised marijuana for recreational use for adults over 21. The first four states to legalise this recreational drug … Continue reading →
Cats are not aloof, it is just that you’re not paying attention
There is an element of common sense in the conclusions of this study by researchers at Oregon State University. As I understand it, if a cat owner is paying attention to their cat i.e. is in an “attentional state” then … Continue reading →
British cat owners do not feel responsible for their cats killing wildlife
British cat owners have a variety of responses to their cat’s hunting behaviour. Some are very concerned about the impact that their cat makes on wildlife through hunting. Others are less concerned. However, both groups prioritise the welfare of their … Continue reading →
The quality of a domestic cat’s diet affects his or her desire to hunt
It would seem that if you feed your cat a poor quality dry food diet she may be more inclined to hunt for prey to supplement her diet. The supplementation of her diet would be purely instinctive but lead her … Continue reading →
Would you like to come back as a cat?
By Ruth How often do we hear someone say: ‘If I have to be reborn on this earth I hope I come back as a cat’ (domestic cat). Well, to me that’s the daftest wish of all to make, because … Continue reading →
Do kittens still see their primary owner as mommy even if the owner is a boy?
Do kittens still see their primary owner as mommy even if the owner is a boy? Yes, is the answer. They see the primary owner as a surrogate mother who in providing food and security keeps their cat in a … Continue reading →