Cat anal sac secretions contain 52 bacteria produced compounds
A recent study tentatively concluded that the secretions of the feline anal sacs contain 127 compounds of which 52 are produced by microbes, specifically bacteria.
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What is stud tail?
What is stud tail? This is a feline and canine condition which is not dissimilar to feline acne. I’ll refer to the feline variety here. It is caused by an over secretion of the sebaceous glands. It occurs most commonly … Continue reading →
The awesome science of the cat’s tongue inspires a novel hair brush
You might know that the cat’s tongue is covered with around 290 tiny but prominent backward facing spines (papillae) made of keratin. Our nails are made of keratin. And cats groom themselves for about 2.4 hours daily. Recent research, using … Continue reading →
Picture of water resistant cat fur
This is a cool picture of water resistant cat fur. The cat appears to be a Bengal and he’s fascinated with water dripping from a facet (tap). The water bounces off his paw while the water which does not rests … Continue reading →
Where are cats’ scent glands located?
I prepared a diagram some years ago which shows where a cat’s scent glands are located. Here it is: If you want to read more the scent glands of the domestic or feral cats please go to the page presented … Continue reading →
Most cats indicate where they wish to be stroked
John Bradshaw in his book The Feline Enigma Revealed believes or speculates that although we decide where to stroke our cat based upon our experiences and what we know are their preferences, most cats: “…indicate precisely where they wish to … Continue reading →
Facial Secretions of Domestic Cats
Five different facial pheromones, which are discharged from the glands of the face, have been isolated1. They are as follows (a bit of chemistry for the chemist cat lover): F1 — Oleic acid, caproic acid, trimethylamine, 5-aminovaleric acid, n-butyric acid … Continue reading →
Cat Behavior
Cat behavior – F1 Savannah Kitten FOCUS thinking about hunting. Photo © Michael @ PoC Go to: Home Page – Cat Breeds A-Z – Wild Cats A-Z Topics: The human-cat relationship Cat Aggression Cat behavior – the various cat breeds … Continue reading →