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Do cats react when you are pregnant?

PoC avatarPosted on January 16, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 16, 2021

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 →

Posted in pregnant owner, pregnant owner | Tagged cat sense of smell, human to cat relationship, pregnant owner, scent | 2 Replies

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

What do big cats smell like?

PoC avatarPosted on August 8, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 8, 2020

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 →

Posted in Tiger | Tagged big cats, captive cats, cat body scent, scent | Leave a reply

Humans hate their body odour but cats love it

PoC avatarPosted on July 28, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 28, 2020

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 →

Posted in senses | Tagged cat body scent, cat scent, cat sense of smell, human to cat relationship, scent | Leave a reply

Why does my cat get excited when I get out of the shower?

PoC avatarPosted on June 22, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 22, 2020

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 →

Posted in senses | Tagged cat senses, cat's nose, human to cat relationship, scent | Leave a reply

How a nursing home cat had the unusual ability of predicting death within the next hours

PoC avatarPosted on March 31, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 31, 2020

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 →

Posted in working cats | Tagged cat celebrity, cat nose, cat senses, cat's nose, celebrity cat, celebrity cats, scent, working cats | Leave a reply

Video which shows us how important human scent is to domestic cat companions

PoC avatarPosted on March 6, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 6, 2020

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 →

Posted in senses | Tagged cat behavior, cat nose, cat scent, cat senses, cat's nose, scent, scent exchange | Leave a reply

Why does my cat scratch at the door to join me in the bathroom when I’m using it? Three reasons.

PoC avatarPosted on October 5, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 6, 2018

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 →

Posted in affection | Tagged cat affection, cat behavior, human to cat relationship, scent | 3 Replies

Encourage your cat to use a scratching post with your scent

PoC avatarPosted on September 26, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 27, 2018

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 →

Posted in scratching posts | Tagged cat scratching, cat scratching furniture, catnip, scent, scent exchange | Leave a reply

Bathing your cat is like removing her ID

PoC avatarPosted on September 24, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 24, 2018

There is no need to bathe your cat unless a little catastrophe has happened such as she fell into a paint pot or she has been ‘skunked’. There may be other occasions such as a flea treatment shampoo. However, I … Continue reading →

Posted in body scent | Tagged bathe a cat, cat body scent, Cat Mojo, cat scent, jackson galaxy, scent, washing a cat | 2 Replies

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