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How big is a tiger’s paw?

PoC avatarPosted on August 24, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 24, 2020

A tiger’s paw is enormous! The enormous size is made clear when you compare it with the size of a male human hand as this picture does. The Siberian tiger is the biggest species of tiger and therefore their paws … Continue reading →

Posted in Tiger | Tagged amur tiger, bengal tiger, cat anatomy, cat paws, siberian tiger, tiger size, wild cat species | Leave a reply

Why do domestic cats sometimes use their paws to eat and drink?

PoC avatarPosted on July 7, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 7, 2020

If and when domestic cats use their paws to eat food or to drink water they do so in a very specific way. They scoop up the food such as dry food pellets or water from their bowl into their … Continue reading →

Posted in eating | Tagged african asian wildcat, african wildcat, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat feeding behavior, cat history, cat paws, cats fish, DNA | Leave a reply

Should you clean your cat’s paws during the Covid-19 pandemic?

PoC avatarPosted on April 13, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 13, 2020

During the Covid-19 pandemic should be wash our cat’s paws as we wash our hands to help stop the spread of the virus?

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Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat caretaking, cat paws, coronavirus (2019-nCoV) | Leave a reply

Why do cats dislike their paws being touched?

PoC avatarPosted on July 16, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 24, 2020

Cats have a refined sense of touch. Their paw pads are extremely sensitive. They are packed with receptors which provide information on what is underneath their paws. Also their claws are packed with nerve endings. These nerves tell the cat … Continue reading →

Posted in paws | Tagged cat anatomy, cat paws, paw pads

Four paw pics

PoC avatarPosted on May 24, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 25, 2019

Here are four paw pics. The first shows a magnificent example of a Canada lynx. This is a great example of the species. The paws are especially impressive. They are normally large in relation to the overall size but these … Continue reading →

Posted in legs and paws | Tagged cat paws, paw pads | Leave a reply

Why do cats dislike their front paws being held?

PoC avatarPosted on January 13, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 15, 2019

Why do cats dislike their front paws being held? I have experienced this so it’s of interest to me. I’ll try and answer it using common sense principles. While I was writing this (in bed!) my cat, who likes to … Continue reading →

Posted in affection | Tagged cat behavior, cat paws, cat touching person | 4 Replies

Claw Caps Not Really Any Better Than Declawing…

PoC avatarPosted on December 11, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 11, 2018

by Finn Frode (Copenhagen, Denmark) Claw caps Note: this article was written by a valued guest, Finn Frode. It is his opinion. People have different opinions about claw caps. Please see the more than 70 comments for their viewpoints. Note: … Continue reading →

Posted in Declawing | Tagged cat claw caps, Cat Declawing, cat paws | 78 Replies

Cat Paws

PoC avatarPosted on November 6, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 20, 2018

Cats are digitigrades3. The cat stands and walks on its digits, or toes. Digitigrades include cats, dogs, and most other mammals. Digitigrade animals generally move more quickly and more silently than other animals1.The forepaw and the hind paw both have five phalanges, … Continue reading →

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Pictures of cat paw prints

PoC avatarPosted on July 8, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 8, 2018

They say that cats leave paw prints on our hearts. Here are some pictures of cat paw prints. You will find that 90% of the pictures of cat paw prints are tattoos (on people). No doubt they are very popular. … Continue reading →

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Picture of spectrum and cat’s paws generates applause

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2018

A nice, simple picture of a spectrum of light overlapping with a cat’s paw receives praise on Pinterest as it should. This is a cat in repose and it seems that a smart photographer has placed a glass prism to … Continue reading →

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