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Can cats smile. What do you think?

Can cats smile?

PoC avatarPosted on January 23, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 23, 2023

An often-asked question in relation to domestic cats is, “Can cats smile?” It is a question about feline emotions as you can’t smile unless you are happy, a basic emotion. The experts and the observant cat caregivers believe or know … continue reading…

Posted in smile | Tagged anatomy of a cat, cat anatomy, cat facial expression, cat facial expressions, cat smile, contented cat, contentment, happy cat | Leave a reply
We keep cats indoors full-time primarily for the benefit of the owner

Full-time indoor cats are being short-changed on mental stimulation

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2023

The trend towards keeping domestic cats indoors full-time, particularly in developed countries where there are predators such as the USA, has introduced an interesting dynamic into the human-to-cat relationship. For me, it questions the motivation for this aspect of cat … continue reading…

Posted in mental stimulation | Tagged catification, contented cat, contentment, entertaining, full time indoor cats, happy cat, indoor cat, indoor cat environment, mental stimulation | Leave a reply
Gabs depositing copious amounts of dirt on my bed after a dust bath

Why do cats roll in dirt? 3 reasons.

PoC avatarPosted on August 8, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 8, 2022

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 dust bathing | Tagged cat behavior, cat grooming, Cat Parasites, happy cat, scent marking | 1 Reply
Happy cat

Cat signs of contentment versus sadness

PoC avatarPosted on May 27, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 27, 2022

It might be useful to compare the signs of contentment versus the signs of sadness in domestic cats. These are emotions at the extremes. Therefore, there should be a big apparent difference between how domestic cats behave and present to … continue reading…

Posted in contentment | Tagged cat depression, cat emotions, happy cat | Leave a reply
AI in cellphone app can read feline facial expressions

Cell phone app understands your cat’s facial expressions

PoC avatarPosted on July 28, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 29, 2021

A cell phone (smartphone) app, in development, but in beta version called Tably, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to be able to read a domestic cat’s facial expressions to tell the owner how their cat feels. It is an interesting development … continue reading…

Posted in apps | Tagged assessing cat pain, cat facial expression, cat facial expressions, cat pain, computers, contented cat, contentment, happy cat, smartphones | 2 Replies
Routines are a highly effective silent form of continuous communication between cat and person operating in the background

Live the life that your cat wants with consistency and routines

PoC avatarPosted on June 3, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 3, 2021

Retired people who are concerned cat owners are perhaps potentially the ideal in terms of creating an environment for a cat which is the most likely to please them. This is because retired people are more likely to naturally create … continue reading…

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat caretaking, cat ownership, cat welfare, contentment, happy cat, routines | Leave a reply
Cat smile

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
Indoor 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
Happy cat

How do I know my cat is happy?

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 18, 2021

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. I feel that the question … 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
Ecstatic cat because he is with his human partner and the music helps too

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
Cat and child

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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