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Looks like a cat smile to me

PoC avatarPosted on December 27, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2020

This looks like a cat smile. Cats don’t really smile or if they do it is amazingly subtle. In fact the whole topic of cats smiling is deeply philosophical! Do they smile at all or it is a quirk of … Continue reading →

Posted in contentment | Tagged cat anatomy, cat facial expressions, cat smile, contentment, happy cat

How can I make my indoor cat happy?

PoC avatarPosted on July 20, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 20, 2020

Of course, indoor cats benefit from the safety of their environment. The other side of the coin to this benefit is that they are likely to lack stimulation and the facilities to express normal behaviour. To make your indoor cat … Continue reading →

Posted in indoor cats | Tagged cat environment, enriched environment, full time indoor cats, good cat caretaking, happy cat, human to cat relationship, indoor cat, indoor cat environment | Leave a reply

How do I know my cat is happy?

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2020

The signs that your cat is happy will be subtle. It is easier to ask yourself whether you are happy and whether you have created an environment for your cat which will make her happy. Ideally I feel that the … Continue reading →

Posted in environment | Tagged cat environment, Cat Mojo, contented cat, enriched environment, happy cat, human to cat relationship, jackson galaxy | Leave a reply

This cat looks like he is in a state of ecstasy

PoC avatarPosted on October 11, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 11, 2018

This cat looks like he is in a state of ecstasy from the look on his face. His eyes are shut while awake indicating contentment. But he looks more than content; he’s ecstatic. It seems as if the combination of … Continue reading →

Posted in Video | Tagged cat video, happy cat, human to cat relationship | 2 Replies

Why do cats roll in dirt?

PoC avatarPosted on May 10, 2017 by Michael BroadMay 10, 2017

In my opinion, there are three reasons why cats roll in dirt: To clean their fur Because it feels good (because the ground is uneven and it gently massages their back) To transmit chemical signals – pheromones – onto the … Continue reading →

Posted in scent marking | Tagged cat behavior, cat grooming, Cat Parasites, happy cat, scent marking | 1 Reply

New Study: Domestic Cats Most Like to Interact with Humans

PoC avatarPosted on March 27, 2017 by Michael BroadMarch 27, 2017

When given a choice of what they would prefer to do, domestic cats prefer to spend time with their human companions for social stimulation than be given food or engage in other activities. The study found that 50% of the … Continue reading →

Posted in cat emotions | Tagged cat behavior, cat emotions, enriched environment, happy cat, human to cat relationship | 3 Replies

Cat jumps for joy on death of other cat

PoC avatarPosted on October 12, 2014 by Michael BroadOctober 13, 2014

The title is a bit misleading. In multi-cat households some cats will grieve, in their own way, the passing of one of the cats in the house. They might search for the departed cat or cry out more often that … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Behavior | Tagged cat behavior, cat death, happy cat, multi-cat household | 24 Replies

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