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Are laser pointers bad for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on November 8, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 8, 2020

No, laser pointers are not bad for cats. For the sake of clarity, I’m referring to domestic cats because there are questions about wild cats in captivity playing with laser pointers. However, there are pros and cons. The laser pointer … Continue reading →

Posted in toys | Tagged cat anxiety, cat health, cat health care, cat toys, frustration, homemade cat toys, laser pointer | Leave a reply

Metronome as a cat toy

PoC avatarPosted on October 9, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 9, 2020

A pretty cool cat toy. I’d never have thought it. A fascinating aspect of the video is the way Smokey’s body jerks in time to the clicking of the metronome. Is this due to sound sensitivity? It makes a very … Continue reading →

Posted in Video | Tagged cat anatomy, cat senses, cat toy, cat toys, hearing, homemade cat toys | Leave a reply

Picture of grandma repairing cat’s favourite toy

PoC avatarPosted on April 20, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 20, 2020

This is a different sort of cat picture. One made for the modern age. An age when the throwaway culture is being questioned and rightly so. These pictures of grandma sewing together the family cat’s favourite is a sort or … Continue reading →

Posted in toys | Tagged cat behavior, cat play, cat toy, cat toys, Dr Bradshaw, homemade cat toys, John Bradshaw, Toys | Leave a reply

How do you stop a kitten from biting and scratching me?

PoC avatarPosted on March 23, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 23, 2020

The question is not mine. The problem does not concern me, I hasten to add, but there are lot of people who are asking that wise old man Dr. Google how to stop their kitten biting and scratching them. Now, … Continue reading →

Posted in scratch | Tagged cat play, cat playing, cat tease, homemade cat toys, kittens playing, Toys | Leave a reply

Toys for kids, cats and dogs should be regulated in the same way

PoC avatarPosted on March 3, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 3, 2020

Not only are toys for cats and dogs in the UK and the USA largely unregulated by government, it is a minefield to find out information about the extent of any regulations and the sort of protection that companion animal … Continue reading →

Posted in toys | Tagged cat toys, homemade cat toys, Toys | 2 Replies

The reason why domestic cats stop playing with toys quickly

PoC avatarPosted on February 10, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 11, 2019

I feel that commercially manufactured cat toys tend to prove to be a failure too often. Cats are just not interested enough in them or they lose interest quite quickly. They can end up being a waste of money. Why … Continue reading →

Posted in toys | Tagged cat toys, catnip, homemade cat toys, plush cat toys | 5 Replies

Crafting with cat hair: Yeah, it’s a thing!

PoC avatarPosted on January 8, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorJanuary 8, 2019

Have you ever brushed a small mountain of fur off of your furry feline and thought ‘there must be a use for this?’ Japanese photographer Ryo Yamazaki is making use of the fur he brushes off of his three cats. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat photography | Tagged cat fur, homemade cat toys, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 3 Replies

Cut-price cat caretaking without compromising standards

PoC avatarPosted on March 25, 2015 by Michael BroadMarch 25, 2015

Although quality cat caretaking can be expensive, there are ways to save money if you have the time and inclination.  Here are some tips or ideas which may spark a person into trying out alternatives.  It is said that only … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Products | Tagged cat caretaking, homemade cat toys, human to human relationship | 2 Replies

Homemade Cat Toys

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadOctober 29, 2016

Homemade cat toys are free and as effective as purchased cat toys therefore they are better 😉 – Cats like kids can tire of toys so it makes sense to avoid splashing out on them because they’ll end up under … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Products | Tagged cat tease, catnip, homemade cat toys | 1 Reply

Bug Jar Cat Toy

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2015

The “bug jar cat toy” above is entirely home made, of course. I wonder if it is as good as the commercially manufactured version featured below, from the cat’s point of view. We buy toys that we find attractive to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Products | Tagged cat toy, homemade cat toys | Leave a reply

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