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6 pictures of cats fascinated with the bathroom in use and 6 reasons why

PoC avatarPosted on April 13, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 13, 2022

Although not all domestic cats are fascinated with human bathrooms in use, there is a tendency that they will be for the reason stated below. It all depends upon the individual cat because each one has their own character as … Continue reading →

Posted in ailurophile | Tagged ailurophile, bathrooms, cat lover, cat sense of smell, cat's nose, cats like water, human to cat relationship

3 reasons why some cats like to jump into fridges

PoC avatarPosted on April 3, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 3, 2022

I believe that we can dispense with one possible reason why a cat might like to jump into a fridge when the door is opened and that is because it’s cold. It would be highly unlikely if a domestic cat … Continue reading →

Posted in inquisitive | Tagged cat behavior, cat sense of smell, cat smells, hide, hiding, inquisitive cats, reassurance, scent, security

Cat fascinated with their pregnant owner’s bellybutton. Why and what?

PoC avatarPosted on January 6, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 6, 2022

This video on brings to my mind a couple of questions or more. The first is a well-known one namely whether cats know if their owner is pregnant. That question can go even further because you could ask whether cats … Continue reading →

Posted in pregnant owner | Tagged cat sense of smell, cat senses, human to cat relationship, pregnant owner | Leave a reply

Why do some domestic cats lick biodegradable bags?

PoC avatarPosted on November 12, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 12, 2021

Nowadays, biodegradable plastic bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid) which is derived from cornstarch. These bags are compostable. They are environmentally friendly. They’ve been around for a long time, at least since 2006 as reported on the Smithsonian website. … Continue reading →

Posted in eating | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat sense of smell, cat taste, plastic bags | Leave a reply

Scented human objects alone do not reassure domestic cats when their caregiver is away

PoC avatarPosted on September 16, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 16, 2021

New Scientist reports on a study which tells us that scented human objects alone do not reassure domestic cats when their caregiver is away. I’ll explain what that means. There is a general belief that if you leave an item … Continue reading →

Posted in Scent | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat scent excange, cat sense of smell, cat study, scent, scent exchange, science, scientific studies, study | Leave a reply

Pine tree sap on his paw left my cat befuddled

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2021

This is a minor experience both for me and my cat but it clearly indicates the major importance in the life of domestic cats of their sense of smell. He came in yesterday with some pine tree sap on his … Continue reading →

Posted in senses | Tagged cat environment, cat nose, cat sense of smell, human to cat relationship, scent, scent exchange | Leave a reply

Can cats detect cancer?

PoC avatarPosted on May 11, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2021

Although, apparently, there are no studies on domestic cats detecting cancer in humans, I believe that they can based upon some straightforward research and an excellent first-hand account. Research does, however, indicate that dogs can detect many types of cancer … Continue reading →

Posted in nose | Tagged cat anatomy, cat nose, cat sense of smell, detecting cancer | 1 Reply

Do cats react when you are pregnant?

PoC avatarPosted on January 16, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 16, 2021

The result of my research indicates to me that there is a tendency for domestic cats to change their behaviour and become more loving or clingy towards the woman who is their owner when that woman is pregnant. That’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in pregnant owner, pregnant owner | Tagged cat sense of smell, human to cat relationship, pregnant owner, scent | 2 Replies

Why do cats like smelly stuff?

PoC avatarPosted on September 12, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 12, 2020

The answer to this question is actually straightforward but the first point to make is that domestic cats do not find all smelly stuff interesting (pretty obvious I know). So the question is actually poorly formulated. Indeed, cats recoil from … Continue reading →

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Humans hate their body odour but cats love it

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

A lot has been written about the domestic cat’s dependence on scent. They depend upon it in so many aspects of their lives. It is crucially important to them. They love the scent of their human guardians. The bedroom is … Continue reading →

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