The question in the title and another: why do cats lick their wounds? are linked. Cats and dogs lick their wounds because it helps to alleviate pain in my opinion. I’ve seen a fox with a badly injured paw constantly … Continue reading →
Dogs pant more than cats because their chosen method of temperature regulation and cooling is panting whereas for cats it is depositing saliva on their fur together with panting in extreme circumstances. The difference between cats and dogs with respect … Continue reading →
My belief is that cats cannot be allergic to humans provided they are not wearing perfumes and such products or clothes containing allergens. I have come to this conclusion after unfruitful, online research. A barrier to finding information is that … Continue reading →
Cat saliva is similar to human saliva. It contains bacteria as does human saliva. It also contains antibacterial agents that helps prevent infections. Cat saliva does not contain antiseptics or disinfectants. Here is the detail…. When people, who know a … Continue reading →
Is cat saliva filthy under Islam? The answer is No. However, it appears not to be clear cut. About 4 years ago I wrote an article about the Islam faith and cats, which was copied, almost verbatim, by the Muslim … Continue reading →
Cat saliva is secreted in response to the smell and sight of food (my cat also goes to the toilet before eating her fish!). Excessive production – cat drooling – is a sign of mouth disease. As for all species, … Continue reading →
