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 | Those of us who have spent some time with our cats already know that these beasties are far superior to us in many ways. Besides their incredible beauty, their senses far outweigh ours. We'll share more information on that topic in future newsletters.And speaking of sharing, why not forward your newsletter to a fellow cat lover. If they like it, subscription information is included below. Oh yes - Help your cat keep his cool - this coming week will be a scorcher in many parts of the world. Connect With Franny:
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| Flehmen aka Flehmen Response
Most readers are likely familiar with what I often call the “James Cagney” look, when cats curl their upper lip while sniffing out something interesting or new. Actually, there’s a name for that facial expression, called the “Flehman Response,” or “Flehman ,” and it’s associated with the Jacobson’s Organ, located in the back of cats’ mouths. Interestingly enough, Amy Shojai, former Contributing Writer on cat behavior pointed out in her article, “Flehman,” means “lip curl” in German, which describes it purrfectly. From Amy: “Cats flehmen (grimace) when the tongue traps pheromones, then flick-transfers to the duct in the roof of the mouth.Learn more about the Flehman.
| The Nose Knows
Did you know that a cat’s sense of smell is fourteen times stronger than a human’s? That is because its total nasal organ is comparatively larger than that of a human. Cats depend on their sense of smell for their very survival; in fact it could be said that a cat’s nose is its most important organ. A cat uses scent to sniff out food, mates, enemies, and to seek out his own territory, which he has previously marked...read more about our cats' sense of smell
| Attention Seeking Behavior in Cats
Cat caregivers sometimes complain about “behavior problems,” when there are physical reasons for some of those problems. One example is a cats excessive vocalization: loud meowing or crying, sometimes accompanied by other attention-seeking behavior. Because causes for these behaviors can be either physical or emotional, or both, you need to do some homework on possible causes, so you can help your cat with his distress. Readers may be surprised at some of the activities that are related to or mistaken for attention-seeking behavior...learn more
| Understanding Anesthesia for Cats
While most anesthetics are safe for most cats, certain others may be questionable to use for cats with compromised health, such as cats with HCM (Hyperthropic Cardiomyopathy). I recently had to make the decision for my Jenny as to whether to treat a new apparent bite wound with an antibiotic or whether to sedate her and operate. Since she had had surgery a few weeks before, I opted to try the antibiotic first. Fortunately, it seemed to do the trick. Learn more about anesthesia for cats.
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