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Hiding is one possible sign of stress in a domestic cat

10 signs that a domestic cat is stressed

PoC avatarPosted on April 26, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 27, 2021

Below, I list 10 signs of stress in a domestic cat. These may occur together or individually depending upon the source of the stress, the degree of the stress and the individual cat’s character. The last factor is important. Confident … continue reading…

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Cat owners need to accept cat scratching

Why do cats scratch things?

PoC avatarPosted on July 6, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 6, 2020

It is useful to remind ourselves why domestic cats scratch things. A lot of people see it as an irritating characteristic of the domestic cat and simply try to stop it or even in the worst case scenario punished the … continue reading…

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First hand experience that anxiety can cause overgrooming in cats

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2013

Overgrooming in cats can be quite a serious health problem. Cats can lick the fur off their bodies and don’t even stop there, sometimes. A cat can lick exposed skin raw to the point where it bleeds and becomes infected. … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior, Cat Coats, cat emotions, Cat Flea, Cat Health, Cat Skin, Human to cat relationship, Injury, Michael Broad, Moggie, Stray Cats | Tagged cat coats, cat health problems, cat overgrooming, Cat Skin Problems, cat stress, cat stress and scratching, flea bite allergy | 29 Replies

Cat Stress and Scratching

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadNovember 11, 2012

by Michael A stressed cat is more likely to scratch. I don’t think we discuss this topic much. The commercially available product, Feliway, tackles this cause of scratching. Feliway artificially replicates the cat’s facial pheromone, the scent produced by glands … continue reading…

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