A Keen Sense of Smell

Jan 15th, 2008 by admin | 0

Cats have approximately 19 million nerve endings in their nose that makes them especially sensitive to smell. While not having nearly as many as some breeds of dogs, these nerve endings in the membranes of the nose are considerably more than the 5 million or so nerves that humans have. (more…)

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The Lifespan of a Cat

Jan 18th, 2008 by admin | 0

Depending on the breed, a cat’s expected lifespan can vary considerably. The general lifestyle of a cat can also be a contributing factor in how long your cat lives. An overweight cat, for example - (more…)

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The Nature of Cats

Jan 14th, 2008 by admin | 0

While cats can’t talk they are extremely good at communicating with us.

They purr to let us know that they are happy. Yet there are other reasons why cats will purr as well. (more…)

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Cats’ Natural Instincts

Jan 14th, 2008 by admin | 0

Kittens love to play and they appear to have boundless energy. They are very inquisitive creatures and love to explore; giving them things to play with and look at will help to keep them occupied and out of trouble as much as possible. (more…)

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This Land is My Land

Jan 14th, 2008 by admin | 0

Cats are territorial in nature but the domesticated cat has adapted to this instinct somewhat differently from the wildcat.

There are reasons why a cat is territorial. (more…)

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Cats as Hunters

Jan 14th, 2008 by admin | 0

Cats love hunting and develop this natural instinct at a very earlier age. No matter how well the cat’s nutrition is, and no matter how much food and variety of food you give your cat, they will still have a tendency to hunt for their natural prey. (more…)

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Balance Mechanisms of Cats

Jan 15th, 2008 by admin | 0

The cat uses its tail to alter its center of gravity in many different instances. If for example it is walking along the top of a narrow fence and it looks over to one side it will shift its tail in the opposite direction to maintain its balance.

Also when the cat is changing direction, (more…)

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Cat Eyes and Vision

Feb 5th, 2008 by admin | 0

Cats are particularly good at seeing in the dark, which is why they are such good hunters. As compared with humans, cat eyes are proportionally larger and more spherical relative to the rest of their body. This size and shape allows them to (more…)

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