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Why does my cat use the scratching post when I get home?

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by Michael Broad

Cat uses scratching post when I get home. Why?

This is a short post because the answer to the question is, I believe, obvious. Although my reason might not be the correct one every time but it’ll be the most common reason. When a cat’s owner is away from their home it is often for quite a long time from the cat’s perspective, …

Do bobcats mark their territory? Yes, somewhat like domestic cats.

March 3, 2022 by Michael Broad

Yes, according to several sources. Bobcats have home ranges which are well-defined. They are not used by other cats of the same sex. Sometimes they overlap but the common areas are not used simultaneously. It is thought that bobcats don’t defend their home range but indicate their occupancy and avoid encounters with other bobcats …