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Tag Archives: reassurance

3 reasons why some cats like to jump into fridges

PoC avatarPosted on April 3, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 3, 2022

I believe that we can dispense with one possible reason why a cat might like to jump into a fridge when the door is opened and that is because it’s cold. It would be highly unlikely if a domestic cat … Continue reading →

Posted in inquisitive | Tagged cat behavior, cat sense of smell, cat smells, hide, hiding, inquisitive cats, reassurance, scent, security

Cats like boxes because they are reassuring

PoC avatarPosted on March 28, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 28, 2022

In general, domestic cats love boxes. All domestic cats have the potential to love them. And if they don’t love boxes, they like to squeeze themselves into tight spaces for a snooze such as a flowerpot. The celebrity cat Maru … Continue reading →

Posted in liking boxes | Tagged anxiety, boxes, calm cat, cat anxiety, cat personality, cat personality types, cats who love boxes, confident cat, reassurance, timid cat | Leave a reply

Cat owners’ smelly clothes are NOT a source of comfort to their cats. Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on October 9, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 9, 2021

A study dated October 2021 called “The effect of owner presence and scent on stress resilience and cats” concluded that the smelly clothes of a cat’s owner do not provide comfort and reassurance to their cat during their absence. This … Continue reading →

Posted in scented objects | Tagged body odor, cat study, reassurance, scent exchange, science, separation anxiety | Leave a reply

Why do cats crawl under blankets?

PoC avatarPosted on November 11, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 11, 2020

Above: My cat under the covers larking around. Photo: Michael. Domestic cats crawl under blankets to: Feel secure; Feel physically warm; Feel emotionally warm and reassured as it is likely that the cat will smell the scent of their human … Continue reading →

Posted in cat emotions | Tagged anxiety, cat behavior, cat play, human to cat relationship, reassurance, scent | 1 Reply

Do cats trust their owners?

PoC avatarPosted on September 16, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 16, 2020

Yes and no is my answer. I don’t think the answer is straightforward. Firstly, a cat has to be fully socialised to become a domestic cat who is able to accept living in a human world with their human caretakers. … Continue reading →

Posted in contentment | Tagged cat emotions, cat safety, contentment, distrust, human to cat relationship, reassurance, trusting cat | Leave a reply

4 reasons why cats like to chill out in sinks

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2020

The question contains one of the reasons why domestic cats sometimes like to snooze or sleep inside a bathroom sink. I am referring to the phrase “chill out”. The bathroom sink is uniquely placed to provide certain benefits to a … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety | Tagged anxiety, cat anxiety, cat safety, cooling, reassurance, Safety, vertical space | 1 Reply
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