What affects us affects cats
Nasal congestion in Peke-face Persian cats by Michael Broad Phew…I’ve started with that word because this is the 14th inherited Peke-face Persian disease I have explained in an infographic. I have come to the end. 😊😢. Click this link to see them all! It is sad, though, that I feel a duty to create …
Here is an infographic explaining the benefits to the cat-human relationship of getting down to their height to remove the obstacle of being a giant from their perspective. I feel that it can be a minor barrier to the relationship at times. The point I am making in the video is, I think, pretty …
Tim Walz pets a cat and he immediately gains the vote of millions of cat lovers and caregivers. Read on, please. Although this article is about promoting animal welfare, Tim Walz has a good record in supporting labour rights and Kamala Harris has a strong record in supporting women’s rights. Two important and fundamental …
What happens when cats stop going outside? There is a strong trend towards full-time indoor cats. It is understandable but the thinking behind it has not encompassed all the ramifications for domestic cat health. Here is another: the production of serotonin and control of circadian rhythms. I have mentioned boredom and obesity due to …
The perennial issue of cat containment in Australia has resurfaced. The Conversation, in collaboration with Monash University, conducted a study to gauge the support among 3,400 participants for cat containment policies. These policies would mandate that cat owners confine their pets to their property, presumably indoors or within a designated outdoor enclosure. The study …
A recent study came to the conclusion that “using slightly more advanced lighting design and control, shelters can potentially improve the visual experience for cats.” And in improving the visual experience the shelter can improve the general welfare of the cats as the desired lighting effect is to mimic daylight. RELATED: Do dogs surrendered …
I’m going to refer to a study which starts off with the words, “Receiving touch is of critical importance”. The words at the end of the study are as follows: “In conclusion, we show clear evidence that such interventions are beneficial across a large number of both physical and mental health outcomes”. This applies …
I agree with the thoughts of a person posting on the Reddit.com website in which they apply a lot of good sense on the topic of giving a pet as a surprise present and videoing the giving of the gift. They are strongly against it as am I. But people don’t like to be …
