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If a domestic cat was the same size as a Rottweiler, which would win in a fight?

PoC avatarPosted on October 15, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 15, 2020

Fighting aficionados want to know who would win in a fight between a domestic cat the size of a Rottweiler and a Rottweiler. An important aspect of the question is that it refers to a “domestic cat”. Arguably, domestic cats … Continue reading →

Posted in cats versus dogs | Tagged dogs and cats, domestic cat, fighting cats

Pheromones improve the relationship between cats and dogs in the home

PoC avatarPosted on August 11, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 11, 2020

Researchers from the University of Lincoln, Professor Daniel Mills and Dr Miriam Prior, a veterinarian, explored the effects of two commercial pheromone products, Feliway Friends and Adaptil on cat-dog interactions. The study lasted six weeks and their findings are published … Continue reading →

Posted in pheromone products | Tagged Adaptil, cat ownership, cats and dogs, dog ownership, dogs and cats, feline pheromones, Feliway | Leave a reply

Europeans and North Americans need to get angry about the live animal markets of Asia

PoC avatarPosted on April 15, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 15, 2020

People in Europe and North America and elsewhere should be angry about the live animal markets of Asia.

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Posted in animal welfare and nature, Uncategorized | Tagged cat welfare, China, China animals, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), dogs and cats, Indonesia, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

Are Munchkin cats natural?

PoC avatarPosted on March 24, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 24, 2020

Yes and no. Munchkin cats are dwarf cats: normally pedigree cats with short legs and normal bodies. The dog equivalent is the Dachshund. This dwarfism in companion animals is caused by an inherited dominant, genetic mutation. Mutations occur all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dwarf Cats | Tagged cat evolution, cat genetics, cats vs dogs, dogs and cats, dwarf cat, dwarf cats, evolution, genetic mutation

She can’t hear or speak. She cleans the streets of Chennai, India. She feeds and talks to the stray cats and dogs.

PoC avatarPosted on March 14, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 14, 2020

This is the kind of woman for whom I have so much admiration. Her name is Rita akka (elder sister). She is inspirational despite being unable to hear or speak and despite having the hardest and the lowliest of jobs. … Continue reading →

Posted in animal sanctuary | Tagged animal charities, animal sanctuary, Community Cats, dogs, dogs and cats, india, street cats, voluntary work, volunteers | 1 Reply

Dwarf cat, a Singapura cat and a cute dog face a clear barrier differently

PoC avatarPosted on December 2, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 2, 2019

This is an impromptu test of canine and feline intelligence or perhaps it is not. It seems to have some significance. Perhaps it is more to do with personality type. There are three companion animals. The first one to decide … Continue reading →

Posted in cat personality | Tagged cat character, cat personality, cat personality types, dogs and cats, interspecies friendships | Leave a reply

Rats can be far more aggressive and courageous than modern domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on November 22, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 22, 2019

The anti-cat brigade find any way to criticise domestic and feral cats. They condemn the cat for not even being able to perform their ancient historical role: to get rid of rats. Well back in those far flung days before … Continue reading →

Posted in hunting | Tagged cat history, cat prey, cat prey items, dogs, dogs and cats, rats | Leave a reply

Humane Society’s well oiled machine evacuated some Louisiana shelters in preparation for Hurricane Barry

PoC avatarPosted on July 13, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 13, 2019

I am always very impressed, and I love the way that The Humane Society of the United States make room at shelters which will be taking in animals because of the presence of Hurricane Barry. They do this by shipping … Continue reading →

Posted in cats in emergencies | Tagged #Hurricane, animal shelters, cats in emergencies, dogs and cats, transporting cats

Dogs are more valuable than cats. The reason why.

PoC avatarPosted on April 13, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 13, 2019

My colleague, Elisa, asked why dogs are more valuable than cats in a recent article so I’ll try and provide an answer. It’s worth discussing because it’s true and we are referring to financial value because at the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in cats versus dogs | Tagged dogs and cats, human to cat relationship, value of cats | 1 Reply

Cats have had a bad rap concerning wildlife. Now it’s time to criticise dogs.

PoC avatarPosted on February 22, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 22, 2019

Domestic and feral cats have had a bad rap for years because of an ongoing campaign against them on account of their predation of wildlife. The campaign is intensifying. Conversely, there has been a lack of focus on dogs. For … Continue reading →

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