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Do Cats Drink Water?

When James Herriot, a distinguished vet, and the author said that "cats are connoisseurs-of-comfort," his sentiments were far away from the soft, cozy cat beds. He wasn't even thinking about sweet cat delicacies. He, instead, was referring to always having a clean full bowl of water beside the cat's food, all the time. This was to entice your cat to drink water especially.Cats initially used to be desert animals,...
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Why Do Cats Pant?

Cats pant, but it is not normal. Many of us have seen cat panting-shallow and rapid movement of the respiratory system as they open mouth and protruding tongue. Some cats pant due to stress as a result of car riding or after intense exercise. They will only pant after a short period. Mainly, they do as a cooling mechanism, if the weather is hot. Although they pant occasionally, it...
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Are Cats Ticklish?

The Felis Catus is better known as the typical domestic cat. Our beloved house cats date back to ancient Egyptian times. The Egyptians worshipped them as sacred animals to the Gods as they protected their homes from poisonous snakes and scorpions. However, do they possess the characteristic that makes them ticklish? Why is Something Ticklish?A lot of research is done on the reason why someone - or something - might...
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Are Cats Mammals?

Cats have been with us since time immemorial. And one of the questions we might have asked ourselves is whether they are mammals or not. The domestic cat or a house cat is a furry carnivorous mammal coming from the Felidae genus with the cat or house cat being categorized as Felinae.It is a mammal because it has mammary glands, are warm-blooded, has hair and a four-chambered heart Thus...
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Do Cats Get Lonely?

Some people choose to have a cat because cats can stay home alone, more easily than dogs. You do not have to walk with the cat, and it is possible to stay outside during the day without him suffering. So, do cats get lonely?However, since cats are relatively independent animals, they have gained the dubious label of "loners," and unfortunately this is taken too often. Many cats spend their...
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Why Do Cats Knead?

Instinctively, kneading in cats is a motion in which feline pushes front paws alternatively in and out between left and right limbs on a soft fabric or surface such as a blanket. In some cases, they may extend their claws before settling down. It is a repetitive habit and is instinctive in nature. Why Do Cats Knead?Contrary to the widespread belief that kneading is a sign of a cat weaned...
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Do Cat Whiskers Grow Back?

The Importance of Cat Whiskers Facts, functions and reminders that cat owners must know Do Cat Whiskers Grow Back?Having cats as a pet means that you have to care for their well-being. But it turns out that not a lot of cat owners are aware of how significant their whiskers are to them. They are commonly known as "touch receptors" of cats or in scientific terms, “vibrissae." It is...
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Can Cats Eat Cherries?

If you're a cat owner, you'll know that they just love to eat. They seem to be happy eating most food items. However, some things we humans enjoy aren't always good for their health. Although some fruits and vegetables are fine for cats to eat, others may be detrimental to their health. Are cherries something that you should avoid? Can Cats Eat Cherries?Cats are primarily carnivorous, and many question whether...
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Do Cats Eat Catnip?

The catnip is a plant which keeps essential oil which is used for cats. The spice can be found in the Middle East, central Asia, Europe and in some places in China. This plant blooms in the autumn season. This plant belongs to the mint family. Catnip blooms in 50-100 cm of height. It features green in color. You can find an intense fragrance of catnip. This plant is...
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Do Cats Have 9 Lives?

Is your cat immortal? Well, you will think when you first hear" a cat has 9 lives." Humans have lived with cats since 7000 BC. Making them one of man's oldest friends. Scientifically they are not really immortal despite having "9 lives" Every continent records a history of cat domestication making it the friend to every human race.The saying that cats have 9 lives is to be as old...
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