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Are we missing our cat?


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    It is customary to say that the cat can be left alone for two or three days on the condition that he is allowed to eat and drink. Reality is sometimes far from this cliché…

    In ethology, the cat is described as a solitary species. This does not mean that he is not sociable and lives alone all his life. A so-called solitary species actually characterizes animals which, when they are adults, live and hunt alone, with the males and females only finding each other during the reproductive period before dispersing. At birth, the female raises her young alone, who leave her when they become sexually mature.

    A loner who loves company

    In domestic cats, groups have been observed for a very long time, ranging from a few individuals to tens or even hundreds of cats. These gatherings are…


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  • CatsVeterinarian Laetitia Barlerin will speak on Sunday 5 December at the 100% virtual Pet Revolution Congress. Focus on the benefits of pet cats and purr therapy.

    28 November 2020


  • CatsIn the twilight of life, it is still life. With his white hair, his hesitant gait and his uncertain vision, your aging dog offers you a different relationship, just as rich, but where some adjustments will be necessary…

    November 26, 2018


  • CatsOnce you have arranged your interior to meet all your cat’s needs (water bowl, bowl, litter box, scratching post, bed), you just have to overcome the stressful boredom and obesity for your cat. What better than the game to stimulate your mind?

    20 August 2015


  • CatsSome signals from the cat invite us to stroke it. But as soon as the fingers touch the belly, the cat sometimes rebels! Does he like or dislike our hugs?

    1 June 2015


  • CatsHe does well without the man. Which leads some to say that it may not be fully domesticated. What if the geneticists proved them right?

    September 22, 2016


  • CatsCats are often the subject of preconceived ideas. But what is it really?

    5 October 2016


  • CatsAre there any consequences if you adopt an animal too early? Conversely, is a late adoption risky? Dyr-Online answers you.

    16 December 2018


  • CatsIn a book just published in the UK, entitled ‘Cat Wars’, Dr. Peter Marra cat owners to lock them in their homes or walk them on a leash to prevent this fearsome predator from destroying wildlife. , especially the birds that our domestic cats cause real havoc.

    September 22, 2016


  • CatsIf cats and dogs are much more numerous in French homes than domestic rabbits, this animal remains an equally pure and loving companion. What are the Similarities Between Dogs and Rabbits? Here are six answers. Prepare to be surprised.

    April 12, 2016


  • CatsIn France, almost every second household owns a pet. And for many of them, dog, cat or nac, they occupy a place in their master’s hearts comparable to that of a child… Should we be worried?

    December 10, 2015


  • CatsNot weird, not crunchy or psychopaths! Our animals, when they stumble, are no more ill than we are. It’s just that they freak out about the living conditions we offer them, and they often think they’re doing the right thing. Here are the top 10 annoying behaviors and their solutions. Today: my cat scratches everything.

    02 July 2016


  • CatsIf the cat has taken over our home, it does not always find enough to satisfy its natural needs. Unless we doubt ideas to offer him a favorable environment…

    17 November 2021


  • CatsUnlike dogs, who are capable of crying or even howling all day, or conscientiously destroying their environment, cats left to their own devices for long periods of time generally endure their isolation in silence. Does that mean they are fine? Not sure at all…

    21 July 2021


  • CatsWalking in circles, grabbing the tail, swallowing flies… when there are no flies: animals sometimes lose their minds! Very often this abnormal behavior is a sign of suffering associated with an inappropriate lifestyle.

    17 August 2015


  • CatsIts impressed desire to hunt sometimes gives the cat the worst reproaches. Well fed, he remains an incorrigible killer of mice and birds, which he does not always eat. But what makes our cat run after prey?

    29 January 2019


  • CatsCats can show a genuine attraction to grass, sometimes euphoric, sometimes cathartic. But do we know why? The item on this topic in three questions.

    10 February 2017


  • CatsTaking your cat to the vet can be a real source of stress for the animal. American researchers have found the solution to make this moment less painful: Play music created especially for kitty.

    27 February 2020


  • CatsOn Wednesday 19 July, France 5 broadcasts a documentary about the first steps in the lives of several kittens at 20:50. As touching as it is educational, the film allows us to discover the world through the eyes of our felines.

    July 17, 2017


  • CatsNeither quite the same nor another… Our cat, although still very similar to its wild ancestor, does not have all its characteristics. In fact, his species have acquired new ones to adapt to human codes and environment.

    12 November 2021


  • CatsJust like us, animals can have depressive behaviors. This can be a consequence of age, a problem with well-being or an unfavorable environment…

    28 October 2018


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