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5 ideas on cat-to-kids introductions

Infographic on ideas about cat-to-kids introductions

PoC avatarPosted on December 5, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 5, 2022

I think cat-to-kid introductions are important as when they go wrong it can lead, in the worst-case scenario, to cat relinquishment. To put it another way, parents can decide to give up the new family cat to a shelter or … continue reading…

Posted in kids | Tagged cats and children, children, declawing to protect children, handling cats properly, interacting with your cat | Leave a reply
Cats and babies in harmony together

Is cat dander bad for babies?

PoC avatarPosted on October 28, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 28, 2022

Is cat dander bad for babies? My answer based on careful research is that it is probably or possibly good for babies. However, we are currently (2022) unsure. Please read on. It is helpful to ask: “What is cat dander?” … continue reading…

Posted in Fel d1 | Tagged allergens, cat allergen fel d1, cat dander, cat saliva, dandruff, human to cat relationship, interacting with your cat, sebaceous glands | 1 Reply
Which gender of domestic cat is better with kids?

Some notes on the child-domestic cat relationship

PoC avatarPosted on June 11, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 11, 2022

An interesting study published in 2018 titled Compatibility of Cats with Children in the Family and published on Frontiers in Veterinary Science helps us understand the child-cat relationship. It is an important relationship because it can affect how a child … continue reading…

Posted in children | Tagged cat behavior, cat study, cats and children, cats benefit the health of children, children, handling cats properly, handling kittens, human to cat relationship, human voice, interacting with your cat, martha kane educating children, study | Leave a reply
Man invites his Bengal cat to use his hand as a play toy

10 facts about using hands as play toys for your cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 30, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 30, 2022

Here are 10 pretty obvious facts about using your hands as a play toy for your cat. It is a definite no-no. The man in the video is being silly because he wants to create an interesting video. It’s a … continue reading…

Posted in play | Tagged cat playing, cat prey, cat tease, cat toys, cat video, domestic cat habits, hands, interacting with your cat, tiktok
Mom & Pete

Why have a pet cat?

PoC avatarPosted on December 9, 2021 by Albert SchepisDecember 10, 2021

Intro: this is another guest post by Albert Schepis, an experienced cat caregiver of many years. Thanks Albert. I learned answers to the question in the title long after I even thought to ask it. They present themselves after you’ve known … continue reading…

Posted in ownership | Tagged benefits to cat owners, benefits to people generally, cat adoption, cat ownership, human to cat relationship, interacting with your cat | Leave a reply
Cat butt in face

Why do cats put their butt in your face? Conventional versus unconventional answer.

PoC avatarPosted on November 19, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 19, 2021

Humans are squeamish about butts. Cats aren’t. We have created a narrative to explain animal behavior when they put their butt in human faces. I don’t believe there is a clean and clear answer to the question in the title. … continue reading…

Posted in cat butt in face | Tagged bottom, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, human to cat relationship, interacting with your cat | Leave a reply
Cat slow blink is more about reciprocal friendship than intense mutual love

Cat slow blink is a signal of friendly intentions

PoC avatarPosted on October 26, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 26, 2021

The domestic cat’s slow blink when directed at a person it is a signal of friendly intentions. Some cat owners say that it is a sign that your cat loves you. I think that is an exaggeration. It’s more functional … continue reading…

Posted in communicating with cats | Tagged cat communication, communicating with cats, communicating with your cat, interacting with your cat, slow blink | Leave a reply
Handsome shelter cat who got adopted by jumping on her lap and staying there!

My advice to shelter cats on how to get adopted

PoC avatarPosted on September 10, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 10, 2021

The idea for this post is a photo and text from a Reddit user who said that she had been dumped by her partner. She went to a shelter and adopted the first cat who sat on her lap and … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adoption, cat behaviour, cat rescue adoptions, interacting with your cat | Leave a reply
Training cats and making their lives more enjoyable

International Cat Day – what does it mean? What happens?

PoC avatarPosted on August 8, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 8, 2021

Today is International Cat Day 2021. It is observed on August 8 every year. What does it mean to cat owners on the planet? How should it impact them? Does it impact them? I tend to ignore it but I … continue reading…

Posted in Training | Tagged bond, cat training, cat welfare, interacting with your cat, International Cat Day | Leave a reply
Cat sleeps on bed where they can get Covid

If someone has Covid they have a high chance of passing it on to their cat or dog

PoC avatarPosted on July 1, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 21, 2021

The research presented by Dorothee Bienzle, a professor of veterinary pathology at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases regarding the transmission of Covid from owners to their pets is surprising … continue reading…

Posted in Covid-19 | Tagged Cat News, Covid-19, human to cat relationship, infectious diseases, interacting with your cat, zoonotic diseases | 3 Replies
Tube of fleas

Flea combing your cat: it’s a win-win-win-win-win-win-win-win-win-win-win activity!

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2021

Every cat owner on the planet should have a couple of high-quality flea combs1 purchased from Amazon which they keep by their bed. And every day they use one of them twice. They start on the forehead and pass the … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Flea | Tagged bonding, cat coats, cat flea, cat flea treatments, cat welfare, combing cats, flea combing, interacting with your cat, sebaceous glands | 3 Replies
There are several advantages to combing your cat with a flea comb

8 reasons why you should flea comb your cat daily

PoC avatarPosted on April 24, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 24, 2021

There are 8 welfare benefits and therefore reasons to combing your shorthaired cat with a flea comb. The benefits concern cat and owner. It should be a proper flea comb designed for cats and of decent quality. Sometimes you see … continue reading…

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged bonding, cat flea, cat health care, cat welfare, flea combing, human to cat relationship, interacting with your cat | Leave a reply
Walking in the opposite direction can encourage a cat to go through an open door or gate

Going in the opposite direction can encourage a cat to go through a door or gate

PoC avatarPosted on April 22, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 22, 2021

Sometimes we need to encourage a cat to come into the house, or for whatever reason go through a gate or door opening. You don’t want to be aggressive when you do this. And if you try and grab your … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat behavior, interacting with your cat, strange cat behavior | Leave a reply
Cairo cats and dogs tell the citizens that they are not a risk in spreading Covid-19 to humans

Coronavirus: we should not fear touching our pets

PoC avatarPosted on April 19, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 19, 2021

Fear over coronavirus still leads cat and dog owners to abandon their animals. NEWS AND VIEWS: Governments have sometimes used fear tactics to drive their citizens to adhere to social distancing rules in an effort to reduce the spread of … continue reading…

Posted in coronavirus pandemic | Tagged Cat News, cat study, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Covid-19, interacting with your cat, science
Birthday girl with her Persian kitten

Why some cats are better for your children than others

PoC avatarPosted on March 14, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 14, 2021

There are two major aspects to children interacting with domestic cats which have a bearing upon the safety of the child. The first is whether the child has been trained to interact with a domestic cat properly and the second … continue reading…

Posted in character | Tagged adoption, american shorthair cat, cat adoption, cat behavior, cat character, cat stimulation, cats and children, human to cat relationship, interacting with your cat, kids and cats, Persian cat, Ragdoll Cats | Leave a reply

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