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…
Why do domestic cats carry out ‘scent exchange’ with their owner? First of all, what is scent exchange? It may not be apparent to a cat caregiver that it is taking place. However, it happens very often, particularly when a … continue reading…
New Scientist reports on a study which tells us that scented human objects alone do not reassure domestic cats when their caregiver is away. I’ll explain what that means. There is a general belief that if you leave an item … continue reading…
The question in the title is a reference to the Jacobson’s organ a.k.a. the vomeronasal organ. The question in the title is slightly inaccurate as the vomeronasal organ is a separate to the usual nasal cavities. All cats and some … continue reading…
This cute tabby cat in this equally cute YouTube video from the Philippines wants to curl up on the papers that this guy wants to work on and as usual the kitten is very persistent. One of the great qualities … continue reading…
This is a minor experience both for me and my cat but it clearly indicates the major importance in the life of domestic cats of their sense of smell. He came in yesterday with some pine tree sap on his … continue reading…
The result of my research indicates to me that there is a tendency for domestic cats to change their behaviour and become more loving or clingy towards the woman who is their owner when that woman is pregnant. That’s the … continue reading…
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…
This is a slightly bizarre but also interesting question thrown up by a Google search. You won’t find the answer in the best reference books on the wild cat species because it is not something that interests scientists. However, it … continue reading…
A lot has been written about the domestic cat’s dependence on scent. They depend upon it in so many aspects of their lives. It is crucially important to them. They love the scent of their human guardians. The bedroom is … continue reading…
An alternative version of the question is, “Why does my cat bite me when I get out of the shower?” The same reason is behind both aspects of feline behaviour. For me, it is all to do with scent. The … continue reading…
You may remember Oscar. He is quite famous (actually very famous). He’s a fluffy, grey-and-white brindled cat who was adopted by a nursing home in Providence, Rhode Island, USA in 2005 as a kitten. He resided in the dementia unit … continue reading…
As a cat guardian you can’t underestimate the importance of scent (aka body odour) to the domestic cat. It seems that their world revolves around smell. It is at least the equal of sight to our cats. Cats use scent … continue reading…
Why does my cat scratch at the door to join me in the bathroom? There are three reasons. Friends The first is an obvious one. Your cat wants to be with you because she likes your company. Not all domestic … continue reading…
Encourage your cat to use a scratching post with your scent Cat owners can rub a used item of their clothing or a wet, used towel on their cat’s scratching post to encourage her to use it. Cats love the … continue reading…
