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03.11.12 In addition to the whiskers (vibrissae) located on each side of noses and on cheeks, cats have “whiskers” on the back of their front legs, on their chins, and eyebrows.
03.05.12 Whiskers are part of a cat’s communication system. When cats are relaxed, the whiskers usually are forward. Flattened and pulled back whiskers indicate defensiveness and aggression.
Often during, before and after doing cat behavior consultations, I have unexpected encounters with animals of other species. Last year I had a number of awe-inspiring experiences with Bobcats, Asian Leopard Cats, African Servals, Coyotes one Mountain Lion, chickens and a number of reptiles. I can now add Turkey to the list. This experience—maybe not […]
Thank you everyone who nominated my book Naughty No More! for the About.com Readers Choice Awards for the best book on cat behavior. Not only did I not expect it, I never knew about the contest until I got a wonderful letter a couple of nights ago informing me that my book was one of […]
I am sure that it won’t come as a surprise to anyone that I am a big proponent of environmental enrichment for cats. Cats get bored, especially cats left alone for hours every day with nothing to do and no one to interact with. Sometimes these cats can become depressed and/or start exhibiting troublesome behaviors. […]
01.30.12 Whiskers are like fingers. They contain a blood supply and nerves. Whiskers help cats navigate—sensing changes in air currents helping cats navigate around objects. They also help cats hunt—little fingers outlining the prey—helping to determine where to bite.
Cats are perfectly designed. From tail to whiskers, each part of a cat has multiple jobs to perform. Cats are compact and streamlined—perfect hunting machines. They are Nature’s Masterpieces—built for perfection.
You have all heard the arguments against declawing. There must be something to them if cities and countries have made it illegal to declaw cats. Israel is the most recent country to outlaw this painful and unnecessary procedure. Although I am obviously opposed to declawing, today’s blog is not focused on the arguments against declawing. […]
Keep people food out of reach! Many of the foods and drink we feast on during the holidays are toxic to cats and dogs. In addition to spices such as onion, garlic and sodium, fatty foods, chocolate and other people food can cause our animal companions serious health issues.
Buy safe toys. The toy should be large enough to ensure that your pamered feline cannot swallow it. Toys should not have any sharp edges and your cat should not be able to dismember and swallow the pieces. Place toys with strings and wires out of reach of cats when there is no one around […]