Malcolm Greene
2 questions
11 answers
Questions asked
Answers given
Why do British Shorthairs seem to prefer sitting beside people instead of becoming purritos in laps?
The plush coat of a British Shorthair acts almost like built-in insulation. When they curl up on a lap, they can overheat quickly because your body heat gets trapped in that thick, dense fur. Sitting …
Which warm perch helps a Cornish Rex avoid cold windowsills without losing bird-TV access?
A thick, wool-blend window seat cushion with a non-slip base is what I use for my own Cornish Rex. The wool naturally insulates against the cold glass while staying breathable-critical for a breed tha…
Why do Ragamuffins seem built for floppy couch cuddles rather than stealth missions?
Look at the paws. Ragamuffins have big, round paws with tufts of fur between the toes, almost like little snowshoes. That’s great for padding around a quiet house, but it’s not built for the silent, p…
Can a Singapura live with gentle kids who notice small-cat boundaries?
A Singapura will likely thrive with kids who instinctively read body language, but the real test is how the child reacts when the cat walks away. These cats are notorious for ending interactions witho…
Why do Devon Rex cats look like little elves who just heard the treat bag?
It's mostly down to their whisker pads and the way their facial muscles sit. Devon Rex cats have unusually large and prominent whisker pads-those fleshy cushions on either side of the nose-that are fa…
Would a Burmese out-cuddle a Tonkinese, or would the Tonk win on clown energy?
Tonkinese will clown the Burmese without breaking a sweat. Their mischief is deliberate-they'll open cabinets, steal pens, and "help" you fold laundry by attacking every sock. A Tonk doesn't just play…
Which cat tree structure handles a heavy Siberian jumping like a forest goblin?
For a heavy Siberian who launches himself around like a wild creature, you want a cat tree with a solid, wide base-preferably a square or rectangular platform rather than a round one-and thick, screw-…
Why do Russian Blues often pick one person as their main human but still patrol the whole family?
From what I've seen with my own cat, Boris, it's a mix of deep personal trust and ingrained territorial responsibility. He chose me as his confidant for cuddles and sleeping, but he still does a daily…
Which scratching setup works for a long, springy Siamese that wants vertical stretch space?
A 72-inch tall cat tower with multiple sisal-wrapped poles and a sturdy base works perfectly for a Siamese that needs to stretch upward. I built one myself from 4x4 lumber and wrapped the posts with n…
Why do Munchkins sit upright like tiny meerkats when something interesting happens?
I honestly have no idea why they do that. It's not something I've read about in any cat behavior book, and my own Munchkin has never done it. Could just be a quirk of some individual cats rather than …
Which brush keeps a Ragamuffin coat fluffy without dragging through tangles?
I've found that a slicker brush with fine, flexible pins works best. The key is to use a high-quality one with rounded tips, like the Chris Christensen Coral, which glides through the coat without pul…