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Cat licks a cornstarch bag

Why do some domestic cats lick biodegradable bags?

PoC avatarPosted on November 12, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 12, 2021

Nowadays, biodegradable plastic bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid) which is derived from cornstarch. These bags are compostable. They are environmentally friendly. They’ve been around for a long time, at least since 2006 as reported on the Smithsonian website. … continue reading…

Posted in eating | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat sense of smell, cat taste, plastic bags | Leave a reply
Cats can't taste sweetness

Is it true that cats can’t taste sweetness?

PoC avatarPosted on October 13, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 13, 2020

It is ironic that about 31% of dry cat food is carbohydrates. It has to be in order to make the stuff. And I think it is correct to say that carbohydrates taste sweet to at least some degree. Therefore, … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat anatomy, cat senses, cat taste, cat tongue | 3 Replies
Taste testing cat and dog food. Note: this is a joke and these guys are not Mars employees. "Rhett & Link Eat a Variety of Pet Foods"

The reason why Mars employees eat the company’s pet food

PoC avatarPosted on July 29, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 1, 2019

Mars employees eat the cat food because they are hungry….just kidding, please read on… Certain employees working for the giant pet food manufacturer, Mars, eat the company’s wet cat food as part of their job. The Daily Mail website says … continue reading…

Posted in pet food manufacturers | Tagged Best Cat Food, cat taste, pet food manufacturers | 4 Replies
Cat encounters octopus

Domestic cat encounters octopus video

PoC avatarPosted on July 21, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 21, 2018

If your phone does not play this video please click on this link which takes you to the website where it is hosted which will work provided you download the Youku app 😉 The cat tries to eat the alive … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Behavior | Tagged cat behavior, cat taste | 1 Reply
Count my taste buds

How many taste buds do cats have?

PoC avatarPosted on June 15, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 15, 2018

A cat’s sense of taste is weak compared to humans who have 9,000 taste buds while domestic cats have 473. However, this relative deficiency is more than made up for by the cat’s sense of smell which is 30 times … continue reading…

Posted in tongue | Tagged cat anatomy, cat taste, cat tongue | 2 Replies
Why do cas prefer dirty water?

Why do cats prefer dirty water?

PoC avatarPosted on May 29, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 29, 2018

Why do cats prefer dirty water? The internet has been incredibly educational regarding cat welfare and therefore I would expect most people to know the answer to this question but for the sake of clarity I’ll discuss it in any … continue reading…

Posted in water | Tagged cat food ingredients, cat nose, cat sense of smell, cat senses, cat taste, cat water, cat water bowls, cats and water | 7 Replies
Cats can taste the bitterness or sweetness in meat

Domestic cats taste the sweetness or bitterness in flesh

PoC avatarPosted on October 21, 2017 by Michael BroadOctober 21, 2017

Arguably domestic cat are overspecialised eaters. They are ‘hypercarnivores’. Their dietary requirement are too inflexible and demanding. They are “stuck firmly in the nutritional dead end their ancestors bequeathed to them” (Dr John Bradshaw in Cat Sense). If only cats … continue reading…

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged cat diet, cat food ingredients, cat food nutrients, cat taste | 1 Reply
Domestic cats can taste bitterness

Domestic Cats Can Taste Bitterness But We’re Not Sure Why

PoC avatarPosted on October 22, 2015 by Michael BroadNovember 16, 2020

Humans have bitter taste receptors to taste bitterness in plants that we eat. Also for humans a bitter taste can indicate that the food should not be eaten as bitterness under certain circumstances is associated with toxins. Domestic cats are, … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat anatomy, cat senses, cat taste | 2 Replies
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