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My cat eats bird seed

PoC avatarPosted on April 24, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 24, 2022

My cat eats birdseed. Here is the proof in a video! Although, it is important to note that he only nibbles a small amount. This is what I’d expect. It would be highly peculiar if a domestic cat ate lots … Continue reading →

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Cat says “Are you coming?” – I explain how and why.

PoC avatarPosted on April 10, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 10, 2022

In this TikTok video the cat says: “Are you coming?”. How did this happen? Can a domestic cat speak like a human in the English language? It seems highly improbable! Indeed, it is impossible; at least currently. Perhaps in a … Continue reading →

Posted in weird behavior explained | Tagged cat meow, cat sounds, cat vocalisations, strange cat behavior, weird behavior

5 ‘weird cat behaviors’ in a TikTok video explained

PoC avatarPosted on April 9, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 9, 2022

In this TikTok video the cat owner thinks that her cat behaves weirdly. The video shows 5 different types of ‘weird’ feline behaviour. I thought I would try and explain them so that they are no longer weird but normal … Continue reading →

Posted in weird behavior explained | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat mothering, human behavior, kitten behavior, strange cat, strange cat behavior, weird behavior | Leave a reply

5 reasons why mother cats kill their kittens

PoC avatarPosted on March 30, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 30, 2022

People ask why mother cats kill their kittens. Here are five possible reasons. The first general point to make is that inexperienced mothers are more likely to kill her kittens. And stress plays a major role. There may also be … Continue reading →

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Fabric eating and pedigree Oriental cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 7, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 7, 2021

It’s become quite well known that the family of Oriental cat breeds which includes the Siamese, Javanese and Oriental shorthair and longhair (and other breeds), are susceptible to developing eating non-nutritious substances, which is called pica, and in particular fabric. … Continue reading →

Posted in pica | Tagged cat genetics, Dr Bradshaw, Dr Morris, fabric eating, inheritance, oriental shorthair, Pica, pica in cats, siamese cat, strange cat behavior, wool-sucking | 1 Reply

Domestic cats circling the food bowl as if approaching dead prey when scavenging

PoC avatarPosted on April 28, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 28, 2021

I feel sure that many domestic cats do this. My cat approaches his food bowl as if he’s scavenging a dead animal in the wild. He will circle it and approach it from a wide angle rather than going directly … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged behavior, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat bowls, feeding cats, predatory behavior, strange cat behavior | Leave a reply

Going in the opposite direction can encourage a cat to go through a door or gate

PoC avatarPosted on April 22, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 22, 2021

Sometimes we need to encourage a cat to come into the house, or for whatever reason go through a gate or door opening. You don’t want to be aggressive when you do this. And if you try and grab your … Continue reading →

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Are cats manipulative?

PoC avatarPosted on November 9, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 9, 2020

Domestic cats might seem to be manipulative sometimes to some people. However, if they get their way it is only because their human companions and providers want them to. The human caregiver is a willing participant and as such it … Continue reading →

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Why does my cat stare at me?

PoC avatarPosted on October 4, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 28, 2021

I don’t think cats stare at their owners. I prefer to say that they look with intent when they are asking for something which is entirely acceptable.

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Why is my cat hissing at me all of a sudden?

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 3, 2020

The question implies that your cat has not hissed at you before and therefore the relationship is good. Despite this, at the time that she hissed at you, she perceived you as a predator. A threatening cat faced with a … Continue reading →

Posted in cat aggression | Tagged cat aggression, cat behavior explained, cat behavior problems, cat behaviour, defensive cat aggression, domestic cat behavior, hissing, home diagnosis, human to cat relationship, strange cat behavior, stranger cats | Leave a reply

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