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Sunday, November 4, 2007

CATS INFORMATION

Cats do not think that they are little people.They think that we are big cats.This influences their behavior in many ways.

Heart Rate(beats per minute)140 - 220
Temperature(in Farenheit)100.5° - 102.5°
Respiratory Rate(breaths per minute)24 - 42

SPAYING AND NEUTERING YOUR PET DOES NOT:
* Cause laziness or hyperactivity* Reduce your pet's instinct to protect your family and home* Cause immature behaviors* Postpone or delay normal behavioral maturity* Alter your pet's personality in any mannerAll cats are members of the family FelideaThe oldest living cat was a non-pedigree called Spike.Bought in 1970 by Mo Elkington of Bridport, Dorestdied in 1999 at 29 years of age.

Cats have 30 vertebrae, which is 5 more than humans.Cats have 230 bones, 24 more than humans.Cats do not have a collarbone, which allows them to fit throughany opening the size of their head.Cats have five toes on each front paw, but only fourtoes on each back paw
Cheetahs have been clocked at speeds up to 92 MPHA five-year-old-cat, Jake, holds the Guninness WorldRecord for the cat with most toes. Jake, an orangetabby from Bonfield, Ontario, Canada has a wooping 28 toes!Most cats have no eyelashesCats are great contortionists.

Their forelegs can turn in almostany direction and both halves of their bodies can move in oppositedirections!Cats' hearing is much more sensitive than that of humans anddogs. (Cats' hearing stops at 65 khz whereas humans' hearing stops at20 khz)

Cats start breeding at six months of age, and can producethree litters a year.Caterwauling as it is called. It is the sound the male cat makeswhen sexually excited, usually as a prelude to a fight over the favorsof a female.The female cat, also know as a queen, when in heat, or seasonbegins to rub and purr. As she gets more excited, she may call,paw the ground or rollover.
Siamese females are especially vocal.During the sexual act the female crouches in front of the malewho mounts her and grabs hold of the scruff of her neck with histeeth. The male cat then kneads the female's sides and moveshis pelvis in rapid thrusts until ejaculation occurs.The mating period usually last four to seven days.If left to her own devices, a female cat may have threeto seven kittens every four months.

This is why populationcontrol using neutering and spaying is so important.Pedigree cats are bred in a catteryGestation period is about 65 days.
In fact, cats arerelatively shortsighted and during daytime tend to rely morethan us on their senses of smell and sound.

Cats have the largest eyes of any mammal (in relation to bodysize)We don't know for sure what kind of colors cats can see, butscientific tests indicate that cats can recognize at least someof the colors that we do.

A cats field of vision is about 185 degrees.A cat cannot see directly under its nose. This is whythe cat cannot seem to find tidbits on the floorYou can tell a cat's mood by looking into its eyes.

Afrightened or excited cat will have large, round pupils.An angry cat will have narrow pupils. The pupil size isrelated as much to the cat's emotions as to the degree of light.
Cats has approximately 60 to 80 million olfactory cells; a humanhas between 5 and 20 million.As hunters, cats have a good ability to detect motion. They cansee movements that are too fast for our eyes, yet find it hard tofocus on very slow movement.Like birds, cats have a homing ability that uses itsbiological clock, the angle of the sun, and the Earth'smagnetic field. A cat taken far from its home can returnto it. But if a cat's owners move far from its home,the cat can't find themCats rely heavily on their sense of smell. A cat will alwayssniff its food before eating and scent marks are an essential part offeline communication.Cats also have a unique mechanism at the top of their mouth,which enables them to make a special analysis of air molecules.A pair of organs, called Jacobson's organs or the vomeronasalorgans, let the cat analyze air that is inhaled through themouth rather than the nose.When a cat uses this special mechanism she curls back her lips,opens her mouth and seems to grimace with a smile or anexpression of disgust. This is called the flehmen reaction and isseen in connection with special scents that the cat wants tocheck thoroughly.To purr, cats use extra tissue in the larynx (voice box). This tissue vibrates when they purr.

Cats can get tapeworms from eating fleas. These wormslive inside the cat forever, or until they are removed with medication.They reproduce by shedding a link from the end of their long bodies.This link crawls out the cat's anus, and sheds hundreds of eggs.These eggs are ingested by flea larvae, and the cycles continues.Humans may get these tapeworms too, but only if theyeat infected fleas. Cats with tapeworms should be dewormed by a veterinarian.Cats can get tapeworms from eating mice.

Cats have extremely sensitive nervous systems.A cat is able to jump 5 times as high as its height.The world’s longest cat named Slinky Snowbie, measures103 cm (40.8 in) from nose to tip of tail.Every cat's nose pad is unique, and no two nose prints are thesame.Cats are the only animals that purr.

They purr at about 26 cyclesper second.Cats respond better to women than to men, probably due to thefact that women's voices have a higher pitch.Purring does not always mean that a cat is happy; some catswill purr loudly when they are scared or hurt.Like us, cats have touch receptors all over their body.

These nerve cells transfer sensations of pressure, temperature and painfrom any point to the brain.The most sensitive places on the cat's body, where the nervecells are concentrated, are the face and the front paws. This is because these are the most important body parts the catuses while hunting.The cat's whiskers are the most sensitive of all. The specialhairs, called vibrissae, are set deep within the skin andprovide the cat with sensory information about the slightestair movement around it - a valuable tool for a nocturnal hunter.A litter of kittens is a kindle.It is estimated that there are over 60 million feral cats in theUnited States.

People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to theirsaliva or their dander (regular bathing can help with theallergies).It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lowerone's blood pressure.The average cat can be expected to live for an average of15 to 16 years.

There are six basic varieties : Solid, Tabby, Bicolor,Tortoiseshell, Tricolor, and Colorpoint.The largest cat was an Australian cat Himmy who weighted21.3 kg and was 96cm long.
Cats are the 'sleepiest' of all mammals.
Most cats will sleep forabout 16 hours a day.If your cat rolls over on his back to expose his belly, he/shetrusts you.When your cats rubs up against you, you are being markedwith his/her scent.W
hen your cat pushes his/her face against your head, it's asign of affection.Sometimes cats may hiss or make other sounds during play,but there is usually no loud wailing and howling.

Alfred Says:You know that cats are carnivores, meaning they are meat eaters. They don't have the ability to manufacture proteins in their liver as dogs and humans do, thus they have to get their proteins from food.Complete proteins come from meat sources. Incomplete proteins comefrom grains. Incomplete proteins do not have all the amino acidspresent required to form what we call a complete protein.Also you will want to consider the presence of harsh chemical preservativesthat are in some foods, such as BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin. All have beenproven to play a role in various degenerative diseases such as kidney and liver disease, and cancer.Now, what do you believe would be better for your precious Kitty, a foodthat has a cancer causing agent, or a food that has all naturalpreservatives?Our suggestion then is to look for a kitten or cat food that has at least 2 to 3 meat sources of proteins to every one grain source.

TYPES OF CATS

BREEDS OF CATS

There are numerous breeds of cats. There is the Pedigree or pure bred cats (a cat whose ancestry in a recognized breed has been recorded and registered through at least four generations) and the Non Pedigree or the cross bred cats. It was in the 19th century that the first pedigree (with a family lineage) breeds were developed. Among the pedigree ones itself, there are more than 300 breeds and varieties recognised now, with the main distinguishing characteristics being body type- head shape and the length of hair. The latter feature is, perhaps, the most straightforward method of categorising pedigree and non-pedigree cats.
Depending on their length of hair pure bred cats are classified into long hairs, semi long hairs and short hairs. There are two basic body types, one is 'cobby' with a compact sturdy body and a deep chest, broad shoulders and hind quarters, short legs and tail and a short, round head (eg. British short hair and the Persian) and the other non cobby type is slender and lithe with long legs and the head narrow and wedge shaped (eg. the Siamese). There are various intermediate types in between these two extremes. Classification of breeds differ in different countries. The number of cats in particular breeds also varies enormously.
Anyone venturing into the pedigree world as a new comer would be well advised to choose one of the older breeds as larger and longer a breed has been established, the more likely it is that any problems have been bred out. There are so many cats varying greatly in appearance and, to some degree, temperament-from which to choose. Some of the breeds and their features are given below.

PEDIGREE LONG HAIR CATS

Many people are attracted to these cats because of their stunning looks. They are undoubtedly very impressive.
Persian
These are the most popular of the long-haired breeds. Persians will happily take to life as indoor cats. They get on well with other cats other animals and children. Persians are tremendously responsive and become a constant source of joy and delight to their owners. Pleasurable as an unexpected sunbeam, their companionship is close and enduring.
Origin
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Persia
Colours
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Persians come in an astonishing number of patterns and colors, which are divided into seven color divisions for purposes of competition
Temperament
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Sweet, calm, and lovable. They are quiet cats and are well suited to apartment or city life where less vocal cats are appreciated
Features
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They have a broad, round head with a short nose, large eyes, full cheeks, and small round-tipped ears set wide apart and titling forward, low on the head with long ear tufts. The neck should be short and thick, and the body cobby, solid and rounded, deep-chested and broad across the shoulders and hindquarters. The paws should be relatively large, rounded and with good tufts. The coat is long silky, flowing and shiny. Rich ruffs and deep frill on and between the front legs, throwing the head in relief are especially prized. The tail should be short and carried behind, not above the body.
Persians have short heavily-boned legs to support their broad, short bodies. They like to have their feet firmly planted and are not given to high jumping and climbing. Their long flowing coats require an indoor, protected environment. Proper maintenance requires a daily grooming with a metal comb up to an hour to eliminate the potential drawbacks of tangles and hairballs.

SEMI LONG HAIR CATS

Turkish Van
Although independent, the Turkish Van is a feisty feline that is sure to be at home with any family. Their silky, beautiful coats are a pleasure to groom, and their playful love of water provides much entertainment.
Origin
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Turkey
Colours
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Van
Temperament
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Intelligent, Soft, Active and playful.
Features
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Coat is pure white with the only coloring occurring on the tail and head, in black, blue, cream, red or tortoiseshell. The face should have a blaze of white through the color. Semi-longhaired, the breed's fur has a cashmere-like texture, and has no undercoat. Thick, strong body. Large, round, slightly slanted eyes. Long, bushy tail. Large ears, resting on top of the head.
Birman
Known as the Sacred Cat of Burma, Strikingly handsome with its colour point pattern and its pure white toes. Birman is still a relatively uncommon breed. Sign up to receive monthly e-mail reminders for your flea and heartworm medication. The sweet, devoted personality makes the Birman a terrific companion.

Origin
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Burma
Colours
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Seal point, blue point, chocolate point and lilac point.
Temperament
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Intelligent and lively, they have a quiet charm and mix well with children and other animals.
Features
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The Burman is large cat with long, silky hair which tend to wave on the stomach and does not mat or tangle. There is a thick, heavy ruff at the neck. The body should be medium long but stocky, the legs sturdy and medium in length and the paws round, firm and very large with the toes close together. The tail should be medium in length and bushy, and is often displayed as a plume. Their china blue eyes are particularly striking.
The broad, rounded head has a flat area in front of the ears, which are wide, rounded at the tips and spaced well apart. The nose is Roman and the cheeks are full. The body colour should be even, with the point colour confined to the face, ears, legs, a and tail. The white markings on the feet should be symmetrical.

SHORT HAIRS
Abyssinian
One of the most popular cat breeds. The Abyssinian with a regal bearing, were possibly worshiped by the ancient Egyptians. This cat has also gained significant popularity in cat shows, mostly due to its unique ticked coat colors. They usually mix well with children and other pets and like to join in family activities.

Origin
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Ethopia /Egypt.
Colours
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Ruddy, red, blue and fawn.
Temperament
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Intelligent, inquisitive active, playful and companionable cats.
Features
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The Abyssinian with lithe and muscular body shape has a modified wedge-shaped head, large, alert, pointed ears, and large, expressive, almond-shaped eyes. A ring of dark color on the eyelids accentuates the eyes, making the cat appear to be wearing black eyeliner. The body is long, hard and muscular, with slim, fine-boned legs and feet. Another trait that sets the Abyssinian apart is the ticked or agouti coat pattern, characterized by alternating bands of color on the hair shafts. Each individual hair is decorated with light-colored bands contrasted with dark-colored bands.
The lighter or ground color lies closest to the skin, and the hair shaft ends with a dark tip. This gives the coat a distinctive stippled appearance. The coat is medium in length, long enough to accommodate two or three bands of ticking.


Egyptian Mau
This fascinating cat is the only natural breed of spotted domestic cat. The black and the blue Maus, make excellent pets.
Origin
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Egypt
Colours
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Silver, bronze, smoke, black and blue.
Temperament
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Very active, intelligent, compassionate.
Features
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The distinctive feature of this cat is its spotted coat, sharply contrasting with the ground colour. The dark spots should ideally be rounded and evenly distributed, although they are often random and run together to form broken stripes. The legs and tail are banded with the darker colour. With expressive gooseberry green eyes, distinctive mascara lines, a worried expression on the face, and a graceful cheetah-like stride.

Bengal
The Bengal, is a large wild looking spotted coat with short glossy fur. While still rare worldwide, their popularity is growing rapidly. Bengal is domestic in temperament but has retained its exotic, feral look. The Bengal is the most numerous and popular of the spotted domestic breeds.
Origin
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United States.
Colours
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Brown tabby, seal lynx point, seal sepia tabby, seal mink tabby blue, silver, peach and red.
Temperament
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Bengals that are at least fourth generation are usually friendly and confident with their family members.Very athletic, Like being in water.
Features
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The Bengal is an athletic frame. The body is long and very muscular, resembling the leopard cat. The head is a broad modified wedge-shape and is longer than it is wide. Large almond-shaped eyes, set wide apart, and short rounded ears enhance the feral look.
The spots can be black, brown, tan, chocolate or cinnamon and contrast with the background color. Vivid markings with sharp contrast of colors is the mark of a show Bengal. The coat is short with a thick, luxurious, unusually soft texture. Large feet with black paw pads.


American Bobtail
Their bobbed tails vary in length; a perfect tail should be long enough to stand up over the cat's back, about 1/3 to 1/2 the length of a full tail. Most breeders will clip the kittens' tails at birth.

Origin
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Unknown.
Temperament
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Domesticated and loving. Pleasing disposition. While livelier than many other breeds, these cats are not overly so. Friendly, inquisitive and watchful.
Features
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Coat length varies from medium to moderately long. Longer coats include a heavy ruff (thick fur) around the neck and haunches, and silky tufts on the ears and nose. The longer fur tufts may appear 'shaggy', but it does not mat easily. Tail is fluffy and may be slightly curled.


Ragdolls
One of the most docile of all cat breeds. Ragdolls are named for their unusual habit of lying limp in your arms. These cats are very loving and make excellent pets.
Colours
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Seal (dark brown) and blue, followed by chocolate and lilac (pinkish gray). The mitted pattern (white chin, mittens and boots) is desirable, but less common.
Temperament
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Very calm, Sociable and tend to bond with their owner. Intelligent. Very well-mannered and are excellent with children.
Features
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Large, thick-boned, heavy cats. Very broad shoulders, chest and paws. Long, thick coat, especially around the neck area. Large, oval eyes are always a deep blue color. Ears are set to the side. Fur on the hind legs is longer than the front.

CATS

Cats, are believed to be first domesticated by the ancient Egyptians over 8,000 years ago around 2600 BC. They were later venerated as a sacred animal and were even mummified by the Egyptians when they died. It was only in the 19th century that the first pedigree (with a family lineage) breeds were developed. In fact, more than 300 breeds and varieties are recognised now, the main distinguishing characteristics being head shape and the length of hair.

The Domestic cat is one of the 38 species of the cat family or Felidae. They are the descendants of maybe three or four of the wild Felidae species, foremost of which is the Felis silvestris lybica or the African Wild cat. Besides the Pedigree and non pedigree domestic pet cats, there are the Working cats kept for their rodent catching ability and the Feral cats, the descendants of cats which at one time have been domesticated at least to some extent.


Cats are very independent among the pets, living by their own set of rules. But they need and value companionship and make wonderful pets.These quiet creatures groom themselves and come in a wide variety of colors, coats and generally placid temperaments. Most of them are best suited to indoor as well as outdoor life. You can make a good relationship with these pets and develop mutual understanding, tolerance and respect.