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Why are some cats lap cats and others not?

PoC avatarPosted on December 16, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 16, 2019

There are two reasons why cats sit on a person’s lap: warmth and contact with the person. The latter is a desire to be close to their human caretaker and companion. That’s perfectly normal. And we know that domestic cats … Continue reading →

Posted in lap cat | Tagged cat character, cat socialisation, human to cat relationship, lap cats | Leave a reply

Traumatic road accident domesticates wild feral cat

PoC avatarPosted on October 28, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 28, 2019

I was told the vague but interesting story of a genuinely wild feral cat who was involved in a traffic accident. He suffered a bruised spine and broken legs. He was paralysed for a while but remarkably he recovered under … Continue reading →

Posted in socialisation | Tagged cat injury, cat socialisation, domesticating feral cat, domestication, feral cat

Do Bengal cats get along with other cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 21, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 21, 2019

Once again this is not strictly a question about Bengal cats funnily enough. I’ve just written a post about Maine Coons making good pets and this topic is very similar. With regard to domestic cats getting on with other cats, … Continue reading →

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Why do cats sometimes bite as a means to show affection?

PoC avatarPosted on August 30, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 30, 2019

I’m not sure that you can strictly say that domestic cats do bite us as a show of affection. It is sometimes a by-product of an affectionate encounter with your cat but I don’t think your cat decides to bite … Continue reading →

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Why isn’t my cat a lap cat?

PoC avatarPosted on February 28, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 4, 2019

Why isn’t my cat a lap cat? Three topics come to mind in response to the question in the title. They are, socialisation, age and wild cat hybrids. Tell me if you have more! Socialisation Perhaps the biggest influence on … Continue reading →

Posted in lap cat | Tagged Bengal cat, bengal cat behavior, cat age, cat behavior, cat socialisation, lap cats, wild cat hybrids | 3 Replies

Cat socialization to people must start within first six or seven weeks

PoC avatarPosted on October 24, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 24, 2018

To be effective cat socialisation to people must start within the first six or seven weeks. Once started it continues for several weeks. A study by Dr Bradshaw confirms the above. In the 1990s Dr Bradshaw worked with the UK … Continue reading →

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Awesome FIV senior TNR cat story. She socialized him with a wooden spoon!

PoC avatarPosted on October 4, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 4, 2018

This is an awesome FIV senior TNR cat story. He’s a great looking, jowly, beat up, male cat with a huge heart full of love that never had a chance to shine…until he was saved. And when he got the … Continue reading →

Posted in socialisation | Tagged cat socialisation, ear mites, elderly cat, feral cat, FIV cats | 5 Replies

Can you get a feral cat’s trust without taking her in?

PoC avatarPosted on September 8, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2018

Can you get a feral cat’s trust without taking her or him in? I don’t actually think that it matters whether you take him in or interact with him outside. Theoretically it is easier to socialize a feral cat in … Continue reading →

Posted in socialisation | Tagged cat socialisation, feral cats, trusting cat | 6 Replies

Woman’s Lifelong Project. Socializing a Blind Feral Cat

PoC avatarPosted on May 22, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 22, 2018

A woman’s lifelong project. Socializing a blind feral cat. And what a project; which had an interesting beginning full of love and generosity.

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Posted in socialisation | Tagged blind cat, blind cat adoption, cat socialisation, feral cat | 2 Replies

What does raised underfoot mean?

PoC avatarPosted on May 14, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 14, 2018

What does raised underfoot mean? It means to raise kittens in your home, literally under your feet, as a process of socialization to prepare them for their new home and owner.

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