Cats rub their faces on their human guardians to improve the bond between them. Scent glands On each side of a domestic cat’s face there are four glands. These glands are the temporal gland, the cheek gland, the perioral gland … Continue reading →
I don’t want to upset the person who asked the question but am I the only person who thinks that it is a silly question? It is a question which should not be asked. There would have been no domestication … Continue reading →
House cat not intimidated by a bald eagle. from r/nextfuckinglevel I have to comment on this. The eagle may have become semi-domesticated or at least tamed to a certain extent because the owner of the cat has been feeding it. … Continue reading →
I would expect Sam Leith to say goodbye to his cat in a special way, eloquently and with passion and feeling. And he does. His words brought a tear to my eye because I know exactly what he felt and … Continue reading →
No, domestic cats do not understand the words, “I love you” but they understand the affection delivered by the sound of your voice when saying the words. There are two reasons for this. Firstly these are the words of the … Continue reading →
Do domestic cats think of us as (a) surrogate mothers or “pseudoparents” (b) equals (c) kittens (d) giant superior cats or (e) unspecified, reasonably benevolent creatures who provide for them? Or none of these? Or, all five at various times … Continue reading →
“Why does a cat lick me?” was a genuine question years ago. But 15 years of the cat internet and people have learned what it means. And what it means is what it looks like: domestic cats lick their human … Continue reading →
We don’t know the reason why these cows love this cat but love him they do. A hell of a lot. He is probably a barn cat who has made friends with the cows. That happens horses and cats being … Continue reading →
A cute blue (grey/blue) kitten and a beige hamster together. The kitten is a little bemused. The hamster is keen to be friends. They’ll probably be great friends when they grow up. I am not sure about the lifespan of … Continue reading →
It is has been described as an act of modern day witchcraft. I feel sure that if this had happened in rural Africa they’d agree that witchcraft was afoot. However, it is nowhere near as macabre or interesting. It is … Continue reading →
