How do I know if my cat is cold at night?
You know that your cat likes warmth. The corollary is that he dislikes the cold. You know that your cat likes to lie in a sunny patch on the floor by the window. Or...
Tagged: cat senses
Some people can hear ultrasonic cat deterrents
The ultrasonic sound cat deterrent is recommended by the RSPB. It’s effective between 22-46% of the time and is therefore moderately effective in deterring indoor/outdoor cats from coming into your garden. If they get...
How can I tell if my cat is blind?
How can I tell if my cat is blind or has impaired vision? I think that this is quite a good question because although often it may be obvious, on other occasions it might...
Can cats sense an earthquake coming? No!
Can cats sense an earthquake coming? No, based on the videos I have seen and studies that I have read. I’ve just watched several TikTok videos of cats when an earthquake arrived. Every one...
A cat’s sense of touch – paws, nose and whiskers
A definition of touch might be: To cause or permit a part of the body, especially the hand or fingers, to come in contact with (something) so as to feel..”1. Touch is not confined...
Why did Martha Stewart’s dogs kill her Persian cat mistaking her as an ‘interloper’?
NEWS AND COMMENT: On Instagram, Martha Stewart tells us, 20 hours ago from the time of this post, that four of her dogs mistook her calico Persian cat Princess Peony for an “interloper” and...
Cat fascinated with their pregnant owner’s bellybutton. Why and what?
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...
Tomcats cannot tell the difference between spayed and intact females
Tomcats can’t, it seems, tell the difference between females who have been spayed and those that have not been spayed. This information comes from Dr. John Bradshaw in his book Cat Sense It is...
Domestic cats have ‘eyes in the back of their heads’
If you are a native English speaker, you have probably heard the of saying “have eyes in the back of your head”. It applies to a person who is aware of what is going...
Why shouldn’t domestic cats enjoy true love and be fearful of death?
I’m taking the lead from Nathan Winograd who sent me a thoughtful email. He’s that kind of person. I think he was/is a lawyer. He is the world’s smartest animal lover and advocate. His...
Do cats feel the cold (and cold objects)?
Yes, unquestionably, domestic cats feel the cold and cold objects. My first argument is that if cats feel the warmth then they must be able to feel the cold. We know that cats like...
Do cats recognise their mothers?
I argue that cats recognise their mothers based on the evidence including how their recognise their human guardian.
Dogs smell signs of cancer – cats too
Yes, this page starts off with the fact that dogs smell signs of cancer and seamlessly slides into cats…! And back to dogs again. The rules of social interaction are very similar and overlap...
Do fragrances interfere with the human-to-cat relationship and cause health issues?
By fragrances I mean body perfumes and eau de toilette. The statistia website tells me that in America 39% of men use fragrances every day and 21% several times per week. For women the...
Are cats sensitive to human emotions?
Are cats sensitive to human emotions? Insofar as human emotions affect body language, “most cats are extraordinarily sensitive to human body language, much more so than they usually receive credit for”. The quote comes...
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