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3 reasons why you might lose your cat to your neighbour

PoC avatarPosted on December 1, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 1, 2020

We know that we don’t truly own our domestic cat companions. We might think that we possess them but we don’t even do that if they are allowed outside. This is the correct state of affairs as cats are sentient … Continue reading →

Posted in ownership | Tagged cat intelligence, cat ownership, cat personality, human to cat relationship, indoor/outdoor cat, sentience, sentient being, time share | Leave a reply

Are indoor cats as happy as outdoor cats?

PoC avatarPosted on October 6, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 6, 2020

The answer to the question is not straightforward because you have to factor in health and welfare as well as happiness.

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Posted in indoor outdoor cats | Tagged cat caregiver, cat caretaker, full time indoor cats, indoor cat environment, indoor vs outdoor cat, indoor/outdoor cat, stray cats | 1 Reply

Recent study tells us that British cat owners won’t confine their cats to protect wildlife

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2020

A recent study by the University of Exeter tried to get into the minds of British cat owners to find out their feelings about their domestic cats preying on wildlife and whether they would consider confining their cat to protect … Continue reading →

Posted in indoor outdoor cats | Tagged cat predation, cat safety, cat study, full time indoor cats, indoor/outdoor cat, ownership, predation on cats, responsible cat ownership, road traffic accident, study | Leave a reply

10 basic rules to become a good cat owner

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 7, 2020

Here are 10 basic rules to help you to become a better cat owner (caregiver). They start with a desire to better understand the domestic cat and through understanding you can provide for their needs more successfully. Learn about the … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged bonding, cat behavior, cat emotions, cat feelings, cat health, cat ownership, cat play, cat welfare, dangers to cats, flea combing, human to cat relationship, hygiene, indoor/outdoor cat, pet health insurance, pet insurance, responsible cat ownership, scent marking | Leave a reply

Are Siamese cats indoor cats?

PoC avatarPosted on August 28, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 28, 2020

Are Siamese cats indoor cats? The answer very much depends on the cat’s human caretaker. That’s obvious but it needs stating. It is a philosophical question to a certain extent. Attitudes about letting cats outside vary from country to country. … Continue reading →

Posted in Siamese | Tagged cat caretaking, cat leash, cat strollers, catification, full time indoor cats, indoor cat, indoor/outdoor cat, leash training a cat, siamese cats | 2 Replies

Are Ragdoll cats allowed outside? Yes.

PoC avatarPosted on August 17, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 17, 2020

Am I the only person who has answered yes to the question in the title? You will find that all the Ragdoll breeders and experts say that Ragdoll cats must be confined to the indoors because they are bred to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ragdoll Cat | Tagged cat ownership, cat theft, dangers to cats, indoor/outdoor cat, ragdoll cat, Ragdoll Cats, road traffic accident | Leave a reply

British laissez-faire attitude towards letting their cat go outside is under scrutiny due to Covid-19

PoC avatarPosted on April 2, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 2, 2020

The Brits are well known for letting their domestic cat companions wander around outside as they see fit. Almost everyone allows it in the UK in stark comparison to the USA and in defiance of the ornithologists who fear for … Continue reading →

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged Cat News, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), indoor/outdoor cat, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

What do domestic cats do when humans aren’t around?

PoC avatarPosted on March 22, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 22, 2020

What do domestic cats do when humans aren’t around? Humans are companions of domestic cats by definition. And domestic cats depend on humans for almost everything they have. These factors underpine the answer which depends on a lot of variables … Continue reading →

Posted in home alone | Tagged cat caretaking, cat separation anxiety, home alone, human to cat relationship, indoor/outdoor cat, separation anxiety, sociable domestic cat, solitary | Leave a reply

Great picture of coyote chasing domestic cat

PoC avatarPosted on February 10, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 10, 2020

SACRAMENTO, USA – C Street and 25th Street: Allyson Seconds – a good name because she acted within seconds – captured on her smartphone a couple of coyotes chasing a dilute ginger tabby cat from the side of a house … Continue reading →

Posted in preying on cats | Tagged cat photography, coyote, coyote attack, coyotes, full time indoor cats, indoor/outdoor cat, pictures of cats | Leave a reply

Outdoor domestic cats generally wander fairly close to home

PoC avatarPosted on December 6, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 6, 2019

ABC News San Diego have commented on an Australian survey of outdoor domestic cat wanderings and their conclusion is incorrect in my opinion. They say that domestic cats wander up to 2 miles and you should keep them inside at … Continue reading →

Posted in indoor outdoor cats | Tagged domestic cat home range, free-roaming cats, home ranges, indoor/outdoor cat, wandering cats | Leave a reply

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