A Michael Broad Blog
A compact list in a 3-page infographic of early, easy-to-read signs that your cat is ill. I hope it is useful to some. To be honest, the observant and organised cat caregiver will quickly have a hunch that ‘something is wrong’ with their cat because illness brings behavioural changes which are noticeable. However, in …
Being cared for by humans significantly influences the inherited social structure of domestic cats (Felis catus), shaping their behaviors and interactions in ways that differ from their wild ancestors. Here are some key effects: 1. Increased Social Tolerance 2. Reduced Need for Territorial Defense 3. Retention of Kitten-Like Behaviors (Neoteny) 4. Modified Communication Patterns …
It perhaps goes without saying but I like to say obvious things anyway as a reminder, in this instance, that there is an inherent power imbalance between cat and human. It creates inequality. Equality between humans is fundamental to human society. From this inherent power imbalance many negatives flow. It will always subsist. The …
Our bonding with the domestic cat is the result of a remarkable interspecies human-to-cat relationship. We can’t expect the cat to express their appreciation for our loving caregiving in our way. They show it differently; indirectly in ten ways as illustrated in the infographic below. It is nice to remind ourselves that this is …
The origin of the domestic cat ‘tail-up’ body language greeting is interesting and important as it highlights a central element in the human-to-cat relationship, namely that cat caregivers are perpetual mothers to their adult cats which serves to indoctrinate the adult cat into maintaining kitten behaviors one of which is the tail up greeting; …
I have not seen the above question discussed on the internet. I think that it is a worthwhile discussion as many homes have full-time indoor cats and they are cold at night. These cats don’t have the facilities through which they can hunt and be active at night in order to keep warm. We …
As I say in the infographic there are a few well-rehearsed theories about this, which are incorrect as far as I am concerned 😎🙄. I don’t think science has intervened in this discussion so we are reliant on conjecture. However, I feel my theory which may be novel and unique is the best and …
The philosophy of not shouting when your cat bites you. Infographic. by Michael Broad In an ever more competitive and sometimes crazy world it is very easy for even the best cat caregivers to lose their cool and shout in exasperation. Sometimes the shouting may be directed at their cat because inadvertently the cat’s …
