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Routines can set up unhelpful domestic cat habits

PoC avatarPosted on November 23, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 23, 2020

I was reminded today that a cat guardian can inadvertently set up, through routines, unhelpful habits that affect their domestic cat companion. This is a short note and no more. I’ll provide a personal example. Every morning I buy the … Continue reading →

Posted in habits | Tagged cat eating habits, domestic cat habits, expectation, routines

What kind of water bowl is best for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 18, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 18, 2020

The kind of water bowl that is best for cats is either glass, ceramic or stainless steel and reasonably shallow. The shallowness is to avoid your cat’s whiskers brushing against the sides as they drink. Some cats don’t like this, … Continue reading →

Posted in bowls | Tagged cat drinking, Cat Drinking Water, cat products, cat water bowls, cat whiskers, domestic cat habits, water for cats | 2 Replies

Cat doesn’t notice that glass table top is missing (video)

PoC avatarPosted on August 2, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 2, 2018

This amusing and cute video is well publicised on the internet and started on Reddit.com. The owner removed the glass table top for cleaning. The cat cannot see the difference between glass and no-glass. For me this is interesting. You’d … Continue reading →

Posted in routines | Tagged cat behavior, cat eyesight, domestic cat habits, routines | 1 Reply

Walter and Jozef Rule

PoC avatarPosted on May 27, 2014 by Michael BroadMay 27, 2014

By Walter We are the longest feline residents of our street, having lived here for over twelve years now and we rule. Me, Walter, as top cat really with our Jozef as my ‘co pilot’. I can’t leave him in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Behavior, territory and home range | Tagged black and white cat, cat behaviour, domestic cat habits, outdoor cat | 31 Replies

Cats are not domesticated enough. Discuss

PoC avatarPosted on July 21, 2013 by Michael BroadJuly 21, 2013

John Bradshaw “one of the world’s leading experts on animal behavior” says that whereas dogs have been bred over thousands of years to get along with their human companion, cats are still too wild. The cat is still a solitary … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Behavior, cat personality, hunting, hunting birds, territory and home range, trained cat | Tagged domestic cat behavior, domestic cat habits, Domestic Cat Territory | 9 Replies

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