primordial pouch – Michael Broad

5 reasons why your cat might have a saggy belly

July 14, 2022July 12, 2022 by Michael Broad

Domestic cat belly flap aka primordial pouch

I am proud to say that my cat has a beautiful saggy belly which gyrates from side to side when he walks as it makes contact with his hind legs. For me, it makes him look like a true wild cat when I see him walking across the lawn or patio. And my cat …

Challenging the theories about the cat’s primordial pouch or belly flap

March 17, 2024September 27, 2018 by Michael Broad

Challenging the theory on the reason for the existence of the domestic cat's primordial pouch

Intelligent and experienced cat owners invariably state that the domestic cat’s ‘belly flap’ aka ‘primordial pouch’ serves a dual purpose. This bit of floppy belly near the cat’s hind legs (a) allows the cat to run faster as it provides freedom of movement and (b) protects the belly. I’d like to challenge this. Someone, …