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Training a cat is a good thing for 3 reasons

Cat ‘training is logical’ – informal and formal training

PoC avatarPosted on June 20, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 20, 2022

The phrase “training is logical” comes from Dr. Bruce Fogle (Complete Cat Care). I think that it is an interesting phrase. It implies that caregivers should be training their cat as a matter of course. And it makes sense because … continue reading…

Posted in Training | Tagged bonding, cat safety, cat stimulation, cat training, clicker training, enriched environment | 6 Replies
Do cats go away to die?

Cats do not go away to die. They find a safe place when sick or injured.

PoC avatarPosted on January 12, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 13, 2021

People ask whether it is true that cats go away to die. It’s a misconception. Domestic cat do not ‘go away’ to die. They are simply finding a safe place where they hope that they will recover from the injury … continue reading…

Posted in death | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat death, cat safety, dying cat, hiding | Leave a reply
Cat leaving a covered litter tray

Is bentonite cat litter safe?

PoC avatarPosted on January 4, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2021

Sodium bentonite cat litter is not 100% safe. Pretty well nothing, human made, is 100% safe so it’s a question of how safe you want your cat litter to be. Personally, I don’t think that it is safe enough. Remember, … continue reading…

Posted in cat litter | Tagged cat ownership, cat products, cat safety, cat welfare, human to cat relationship, litter
Trusting kitten

Do cats trust their owners?

PoC avatarPosted on September 16, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 16, 2020

Yes and no is my answer. I don’t think the answer is straightforward. Firstly, a cat has to be fully socialised to become a domestic cat who is able to accept living in a human world with their human caretakers. … continue reading…

Posted in contentment | Tagged cat emotions, cat safety, contentment, distrust, human to cat relationship, reassurance, trusting cat | Leave a reply
New law: outside cats must wear wide, brightly coloured collars

Recent study tells us that British cat owners won’t confine their cats to protect wildlife

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2020

A recent study by the University of Exeter tried to get into the minds of British cat owners to find out their feelings about their domestic cats preying on wildlife and whether they would consider confining their cat to protect … continue reading…

Posted in indoor outdoor cats | Tagged cat predation, cat safety, cat study, full time indoor cats, indoor/outdoor cat, ownership, predation on cats, responsible cat ownership, road traffic accident, study | Leave a reply
Cats wearing face coverings

Putting face coverings on cats and dogs causes distress and perhaps worse

PoC avatarPosted on July 28, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 28, 2020

This is an interesting development. Some cat and dog owners are putting face coverings on their cats and dogs, photographing them and then uploading the photographs to Instagram and other social media sites. Why are they doing this? There are … continue reading…

Posted in coronavirus pandemic | Tagged animal welfare, cat ownership, cat safety, cat welfare, coronavirus (2019-nCoV) | Leave a reply
Boo in sink

4 reasons why cats like to chill out in sinks

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2020

The question contains one of the reasons why domestic cats sometimes like to snooze or sleep inside a bathroom sink. I am referring to the phrase “chill out”. The bathroom sink is uniquely placed to provide certain benefits to a … continue reading…

Posted in anxiety | Tagged anxiety, cat anxiety, cat safety, cooling, reassurance, Safety, vertical space | 1 Reply
Indoor cat

Why are domestic cats mainly indoors?

PoC avatarPosted on June 18, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 18, 2020

The question must have been asked by an American. This is because it assumes that domestic cats are mainly kept indoors. They are not except in America. I am surprised to learn that statistics provided by the American Pet Product … continue reading…

Posted in indoor cats | Tagged America, cat ownership, cat safety, full time indoor cats, human to cat relationship, indoor outdoor cats, ownership, responsible cat ownership | Leave a reply
Colony of cats out at night

Should I keep my cat in at night?

PoC avatarPosted on April 25, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 25, 2020

Should I keep my cat in at night? This is a very often quoted question. There are millions of answers. It’s useful to ask why a domestic cat should be kept at night. Are they good reasons and is the … continue reading…

Posted in indoor outdoor cats | Tagged cat caretaking, cat crepuscular activity, cat hunting, cat predation, cat safety, cat welfare, domestic cat predation, nature, Safety | Leave a reply
Badger and cat in garden at night

Are domestic cats safe with badgers around?

PoC avatarPosted on April 5, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2022

Although I live in a distinctly urban environment, last night my cat brought to my attention the presence of two badgers in my small back garden. I was surprised. In fact I was very surprised. It is the first time … continue reading…

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat safety, cat welfare, indoor outdoor cats, outdoor cat | 8 Replies

Cherokee County man who loved his cat is dead after fire breaks out near ‘cat house’ on his porch

PoC avatarPosted on December 26, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorSeptember 12, 2019

A Cherokee County, SC man was found unresponsive in a rear bedroom on Christmas Eve night. As it turns out, he had provided a homemade structure on his porch for a cat he cared for and loved and the lamp … continue reading…

Posted in Cat News | Tagged cat safety, Fire, human to cat relationship, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 2 Replies
Cat on sidewalk

Don’t approach a cat on the sidewalk who does not know you

PoC avatarPosted on October 5, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 5, 2018

I don’t think it is wise to approach a strange cat on the sidewalk. There is nothing special to say on this topic but it is quite important. It is very easy and pleasant to say hello to a domestic … continue reading…

Posted in death | Tagged cat safety, kitten, road traffic accident, stray cat | 5 Replies
Cat collar ID tag

Pros and cons of cat collars

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 23, 2020

Here are some pros and cons of cat collars. My cat does not have a cat collar (he used to have one). He does not need one as he lives a confined life but his confinement is pleasant. However, I … continue reading…

Posted in cat collar and tag | Tagged cat collars, cat health, cat safety | Leave a reply

Cat containment devices using electric shock collars are cruel. Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on April 16, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 19, 2018

Are cat containment devices based upon delivering a mild electric shock to a cat if he crosses a wire cruel or acceptable? The UK government is debating whether this system should be banned.

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Posted in Cat Products | Tagged cat products, cat safety, cat welfare, electric collars, electric shock | 16 Replies

Pet safety during the total solar eclipse

PoC avatarPosted on August 19, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorAugust 19, 2017

With the total solar eclipse just around the corner, a lot of pet owners are questioning whether their pets will be safe. From information I’ve gathered on the internet, the eclipse taking place on August 21 should be treated in … continue reading…

Posted in Cat News | Tagged cat safety, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | Leave a reply

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