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

PoC avatarPosted on March 3, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 3, 2022

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged bobcat ecology, cat behavior, feces, home ranges, scent marking, scrape marking, territorial | 1 Reply

Domestic cat territory – home ranges vary widely

PoC avatarPosted on January 19, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 19, 2022

How large is domestic cat territory? As large as the front living room. No, I am being sarcastic but for some this is almost true. I am talking about what is referred to as the ‘home range’ of the domestic … Continue reading →

Posted in home range | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat marking territory, cat territorial anxiety, cat territory, Domestic Cat Territory, home ranges, territorial | 3 Replies

If my cat attacks someone, am I criminally responsible?

PoC avatarPosted on September 28, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 28, 2021

The answer to the question will depend on where you live because each country has their own animal and general criminal laws. However, I would expect that what I say here will apply to all developed countries. In developing countries, … Continue reading →

Posted in prosecutions | Tagged aggressive cat, cat attack!, civil law, crime, criminal prosecution, territorial, uk, uk legislation | Leave a reply

Do female cats spray?

PoC avatarPosted on January 23, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 23, 2020

Yes, adult female cats spray urine for scent-marking purposes. However, mature males spray urine far more frequently at 99% of total spraying activity in a study (Methods of scent marking in the domestic cat by Hilary N Feldman, May 26 … Continue reading →

Posted in spraying | Tagged cat marking territory, cat spraying, cat territorial anxiety, cat urine, female cat, male cat, male cat spraying, territorial | Leave a reply

Are domestic cats territorial?

PoC avatarPosted on October 22, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 22, 2019

On the internet, the answer to the question in the title is almost set in concrete and that answer is Yes. But is it correct? There are two or three things which indicate to me that it is not strictly … Continue reading →

Posted in territory and home range | Tagged cat territory, Domestic Cat Territory, territorial | Leave a reply

Fighting cats fall off roof and dog attacks one of them on ground

PoC avatarPosted on September 30, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 30, 2019

This the typical outcome of territorial outside cats. They like high plays so they like to be on roofs but when a cat intruder arrives they might fight on the roof which leads to an inability to observe that they … Continue reading →

Posted in territory and home range | Tagged cat fight, cat marking territory, dog attacks cat, fighting cats, home ranges, outside cats, territorial | Leave a reply

Will a domestic cat kill another domestic cat? Will wild cats kill each other?

PoC avatarPosted on June 3, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 26, 2020

Rarely a large wild cat species such as a lion will attack another cat and kill it for various reasons but domestic cats don’t attack other domestic cats to kill them.

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Posted in Cat Behavior | Tagged cat prey, lion attack, territorial, wild cat species | Leave a reply

Fearless domestic cat attacks Staffordshire bull terrier and owner (video)

PoC avatarPosted on April 8, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 8, 2019

The cat must have perceived a territorial threat and made a pre-emptive attack on both the dog and the owner simultaneously. The cat might have been a female defending kittens. It is extraordinary. The dog owner falls to the ground … Continue reading →

Posted in cat bites | Tagged cat aggression, cat attack!, cat attacks dog, cat behavior, cat bite, cat video, territorial | Leave a reply

Don’t sanitize your cat’s litter box by cleaning it too often

PoC avatarPosted on March 5, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 5, 2019

People ask, how often should I clean the cat litter box? This leads me to questions of territorial markers to find the answer. A domestic cat’s litter box should smell to a certain extent. It’s a good thing from a … Continue reading →

Posted in cat litter box | Tagged cat behavior, cat litter tray, home ranges, human to cat relationship, territorial | 1 Reply

Why do some cats love dogs but hate other cats?

PoC avatarPosted on February 20, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 20, 2019

Why do some cats love dogs but hate other cats? Essentially, the answer is to do with the territorial nature of the domestic cat inherited as it is from it’s wild ancestor. Despite domestic cats being far more sociable nowadays, … Continue reading →

Posted in sociable | Tagged cats and dogs, sociable domestic cat, territorial | Leave a reply

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