What affects us affects cats
This is a 2-page infographic which explains why the domestic cat is such an exceptional jumper; something that we as cat caregivers are accustomed to and expect. We don’t really see anything exceptional about it but the skill is exceptional and amazing; all thanks to an anatomy designed by nature over millions of years. …
The cat skeleton is both strong and light having evolved for speed and agility, which is demonstrated in the cat’s wonderfully graceful movements including its jumping and climbing skills. The back is highly flexible, which is geared for speed. And the shoulder blade (scapula) is unattached to the main skeleton providing more flexibility. The …
A cat’s tail is all three of the above. It is made up of bone, muscle, blood vessels and nerves just like the other parts of a domestic cat’s body. It is no more or less sensitive than the other main areas of the cat’s body in my view. But clearly it should not …
The skeleton of a cat allows it to absorb shocks to its forelimbs because it has no direct skeletal connection between its collarbone and vertebral column, say the experts on cat anatomy. Between their vertebrae, they have elastic discs, useful for cushioning jump landings. Unlike human arms, cat forelimbs are attached to the shoulder …
