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Cats and babies in harmony together

Is cat dander bad for babies?

PoC avatarPosted on October 28, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 28, 2022

Is cat dander bad for babies? My answer based on careful research is that it is probably or possibly good for babies. However, we are currently (2022) unsure. Please read on. It is helpful to ask: “What is cat dander?” … continue reading…

Posted in Fel d1 | Tagged allergens, cat allergen fel d1, cat dander, cat saliva, dandruff, human to cat relationship, interacting with your cat, sebaceous glands | 1 Reply
Cat tongue

14 benefits to cats through the use of their tongue

PoC avatarPosted on August 20, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 20, 2022

The feline tongue is a wonderous element of their anatomy. It can achieve a lot, thanks in part to the backward facing papillae made of keratin attached to the upper surface. These spines do a lot. Here is a list … continue reading…

Posted in tongue | Tagged allogrooming, autogrooming, cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat drinking, Cat Drinking Water, cat saliva, cat tongue, function, papillae | Leave a reply
Dribbling drooling cat

Cat drooling – full exposition

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2022

This page has been checked, refreshed, added-to and republished as at January 15, 2022. It was first published about 13 years earlier. The technical term for a cat drooling is hypersalivation. There is too much saliva. Healthy dogs drool. Healthy … continue reading…

Posted in drooling | Tagged cat dribbling, Cat Drooling, cat health problems, cat illness, cat saliva, mouth disease, oral health | Leave a reply
Cat in Hinduism

Orthodox Hindus hate the domestic cat habit of constantly licking themselves

PoC avatarPosted on November 26, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 26, 2021

Katherine M. Rogers in her book “Cat” informs me that the domestic cat’s habit of constantly licking themselves “is repellent to orthodox Hindus, who consider saliva unclean”. Westerners like the fact that domestic cats keep themselves clean. They smell nice, … continue reading…

Posted in Hinduism | Tagged autogrooming, cat grooming, cat saliva, Hindu religion, human to cat relationship, religion, religion and the cat | Leave a reply
Cat wearing an Elizabathan collar to prevent licking of a wound

Should a cat lick their wounds?

PoC avatarPosted on April 22, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 22, 2021

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…

Posted in licking | Tagged animal health, cat health, cat licking, cat saliva, nature | Leave a reply

Why do dogs pant more than cats?

PoC avatarPosted on July 18, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 18, 2020

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…

Posted in evolution | Tagged autogrooming, cat anatomy, cat evolution, cat saliva, evolution | Leave a reply
Can cats be allergic to humans?

Can cats be allergic to humans?

PoC avatarPosted on July 8, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 24, 2020

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…

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged allergens, cat allergen fel d1, cat saliva | Leave a reply

Cat Saliva. A Discussion

PoC avatarPosted on October 29, 2013 by Michael BroadOctober 29, 2013

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…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, saliva | Tagged cat health, cat saliva | 2 Replies

Is cat saliva filthy under Islam?

PoC avatarPosted on April 11, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 1, 2016

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…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior, Human to cat relationship, Islam | Tagged cat saliva, Islam faith and cats | 28 Replies

Cat Saliva

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJuly 15, 2012

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…

Posted in Cat Anatomy | Tagged cat anatomy, cat saliva | 2 Replies
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