Why are cats attracted to non-cat people?
It is said that in a room full of people a domestic cat is more likely to be attracted to a person who is either allergic to cats, hates cats or is a dog person. Why is this? I am … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: human behavior
Aggressive Cat Behavior
Photo by kjarrett1 (Flickr) Most aggressive cat behavior can be readily explained. The information here is carefully researched and backed up, where appropriate, by personal experience. I endeavor to cover all the relevant topics: Introduction Aggression towards other cats in … Continue reading →
How to create a strong bond with your cat?
How to create a strong bond with your cat? This is a question asked on the internet. The first thought I have is whether a cat owner should be asking the question. This is because a good cat owner who … Continue reading →
Human behaviour beneficial to cats
I think it useful to remind ourselves of the sort of human behaviour that is beneficial to our cat. Perhaps it is common sense but even commonsense points need to be reinforced. With respect to livestock, research has identified that … Continue reading →
Should human euthanasia be legal as it is for cats?
Yes, human euthanasia should be legal in all countries provided there are solid checks and controls in place through carefully drafted legislation to prevent unethical behaviour. Most cat owners have been through the tough, emotional journey of deciding when to … Continue reading →
Cat Owner Attitudes Leading to a Broken Bond with Their Cat
Certain attitudes with respect to cat ownership can result in noticeable human behaviours which can be considered as signs that there may well be a breakdown in the human-cat bond or an imminent breakdown which can lead to the cat … Continue reading →
Don’t Stare at Your Cat! True or False?
Some experts say that cats don’t appreciate being stared at. A full-on stare can make a cat feel uneasy and the cat may turn away to relieve tension created by the stare. In short, we should avoid eye contact. This … Continue reading →
Does Our Anxiety Affect Our Cat’s Behaviour and Health?
You often see it: people discussing how their cat feeds off their mood. There seems to be some sort of extrasensory perception such that a domestic cat can sense our mood and pick it up so that they become anxious … Continue reading →
Cat Attack Statistics (S.Australia)
Frankly it astonishes me that when you research cat attack statistics you see cold figures with no attempt whatsoever to analyse what caused a particular cat to attack a person which is vital information if attacks by domestic cat on … Continue reading →
“Aggressive Cat” Russian Blue “Kush” To Go Home (update)
You may remember the story of Kush, the Russian blue cat who we are told went berserk and terrified her owners. To me it appeared like a copycat scenario to the one regarding Lux, another allegedly super aggressive cat who … Continue reading →