Angora Cat - A Beautiful Breed

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An Angora cat also commonly known as The Turkish Angora or the Ankara Cat is a domestic breed which originated from Central Turkey. Like all domestic cats, the Angora cat is a descendant of the African wildcat which was brought by Egyptian traders to the Angora region in Turkey. One of their descendants is believed to be the Lynx.
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Egyptian Mau Cat - Intelligent, Playful and Active!

The Egyptian Mau cat is an elegant, domestic cat that has a striking resemblance to cats that are depicted in art created by the ancient Egyptians. The exact origins of these cats are, as of yet, unknown. However, we do know that, unlike some recent attempts to create cats that resembled those in ancient Egypt, Egyptian Maus are a natural breed that has been derived from street cats in modern Egypt. One of the reasons that many people are attracted to the Egyptian Mau cat is the possibility

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Angora Cat - A Beautiful Breed

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An Angora cat also commonly known as The Turkish Angora or the Ankara Cat is a domestic breed which originated from Central Turkey. Like all domestic cats, the Angora cat is a descendant of the African wildcat which was brought by Egyptian traders to the Angora region in Turkey. One of their descendants is believed to be the Lynx.
Angora Cat

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Egyptian Mau Cat - Intelligent, Playful and Active!

The Egyptian Mau cat is an elegant, domestic cat that has a striking resemblance to cats that are depicted in art created by the ancient Egyptians. The exact origins of these cats are, as of yet, unknown. However, we do know that, unlike some recent attempts to create cats that resembled those in ancient Egypt, Egyptian Maus are a natural breed that has been derived from street cats in modern Egypt. One of the reasons that many people are attracted to the Egyptian Mau cat is the possibility

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Manx Cats - Affectionate, Even Tempered And Laidback Show Cats

Manx cats were originally found on the Isle of Man, just off Great Britain's coast. They share a common ancestor with other cats such as the British Shorthair. The tailless feature of manx cats are by far their most striking characteristic (although tailed manx cats do exist). Due to the manx cat's isolation on the Isle of Man for a long time, the spontaneous genetic mutation that led to kittens having no tail gradually became the norm.
The earliest manx cats found were more 'gangly' than the

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Manx Cats - Affectionate, Even Tempered And Laidback Show Cats

Manx cats were originally found on the Isle of Man, just off Great Britain's coast. They share a common ancestor with other cats such as the British Shorthair. The tailless feature of manx cats are by far their most striking characteristic (although tailed manx cats do exist). Due to the manx cat's isolation on the Isle of Man for a long time, the spontaneous genetic mutation that led to kittens having no tail gradually became the norm.
The earliest manx cats found were more 'gangly' than the

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Your Kitten Could Have Fleas - Check First Thing

When you look at the beautiful new kitten in your home, it’s hard to imagine that your kitten could have fleas. Unfortunately, it’s not unheard of for young kittens to have fleas; it all very much depends upon the environment in which it lived before you brought it home to live with you. For example, if the mother cat had fleas, then it’s almost a certainty that all the kittens in that litter will also have fleas. If there was another pet in the home such as another cat or dog,

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Your Kitten Could Have Fleas - Check First Thing

When you look at the beautiful new kitten in your home, it’s hard to imagine that your kitten could have fleas. Unfortunately, it’s not unheard of for young kittens to have fleas; it all very much depends upon the environment in which it lived before you brought it home to live with you. For example, if the mother cat had fleas, then it’s almost a certainty that all the kittens in that litter will also have fleas. If there was another pet in the home such as another cat or dog,

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Exotic Shorthair Cat - Playful, Curious, Low Maintenance Cats

The Exotic Shorthair cat was originally secretly bred in the 1950s by American Shorthair owners that wanted to improve the breed's appearance. They were crossed with Persian cats and are now considered by some to be the 'lazy person's Persian' as they look like short haired versions of Persians and they don't need as much maintenance because of their short coat. They're also a lot livelier, more playful and curious than Persian cats tend to be, but they do share a lot of the same

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Ocicat - Outgoing, Active And Intelligent Cats!

The Ocicat is a domestic cat breed that resembles a wild cat, although it has no DNA from wild cats in its gene pool. The breed is extremely unusual as it has the appearance of a wild cat but retains the same temperament as that of a domestic cat. The breed is a mixture of Abyssinian, Siamese and silver tabby American Shorthairs which gave the breed its coloration, distinct markings and bone structure.
History of the Ocicat Breed
The first Ocicat breeder was Virginia Daly, in Michigan, back

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Exotic Shorthair Cat - Playful, Curious, Low Maintenance Cats

The Exotic Shorthair cat was originally secretly bred in the 1950s by American Shorthair owners that wanted to improve the breed's appearance. They were crossed with Persian cats and are now considered by some to be the 'lazy person's Persian' as they look like short haired versions of Persians and they don't need as much maintenance because of their short coat. They're also a lot livelier, more playful and curious than Persian cats tend to be, but they do share a lot of the same

Exotic Shorthair Cat

Ocicat - Outgoing, Active And Intelligent Cats!

The Ocicat is a domestic cat breed that resembles a wild cat, although it has no DNA from wild cats in its gene pool. The breed is extremely unusual as it has the appearance of a wild cat but retains the same temperament as that of a domestic cat. The breed is a mixture of Abyssinian, Siamese and silver tabby American Shorthairs which gave the breed its coloration, distinct markings and bone structure.
History of the Ocicat Breed
The first Ocicat breeder was Virginia Daly, in Michigan, back

Ocicat

Singapura Cat - Active, Curious And Playful Cats!

The Singapura cat is a cat of small to medium size and it's classed as one of the smallest domestic cat breeds. Singapura cats have a distinctive brown ticked coat, blunt tail, large eyes and large ears. They were originally thought to have been imported from Singapore into the U.S. in the 1970s, but it was later discovered they were of U.S. origin that was exported to Singapore and then brought back again.
Singapura Cat Breeding Background
The Singapura cat is considered a natural breed,

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Singapura Cat - Active, Curious And Playful Cats!

The Singapura cat is a cat of small to medium size and it's classed as one of the smallest domestic cat breeds. Singapura cats have a distinctive brown ticked coat, blunt tail, large eyes and large ears. They were originally thought to have been imported from Singapore into the U.S. in the 1970s, but it was later discovered they were of U.S. origin that was exported to Singapore and then brought back again.
Singapura Cat Breeding Background
The Singapura cat is considered a natural breed,

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American Shorthair Cat - Athletic, Playful and Easygoing!

The domestic American Shorthair cat is likely to be one of the oldest breeds of domestic cat in North America. Their descendants are thought to be a group of European domestic short haired cats that came to North America with settlers on their ships. Initially, their job was to protect the cargo of ships from rats and mice. Since then, they have become extremely popular pets - the silver tabby is one of the most popular color variations of the American Shorthair cat that you'll find in North

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Devon Rex Cats - Loyal, Inquisitive, Pixie-like Cats

Devon rex cats are a breed that originated near a mine in Devon. It appears to have a similar coat type as the Cornish rex, but there are several distinct differences between the two cats. The first Devon rex cat was born back in 1960, just ten years later than the first Cornish rex cat.

Devon Rex Cats - A Short History
The breed started with Kirlee, a curly coated male, who was part of a litter owned by Beryl Cox. Beryl Cox assumed that Kirlee was part of the Cornish rex breed and entered

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Toyger Cats - Designer Cats With Tiger Markings

Toyger cats are the result of breeding several domestic shorthair tabby cats in order to make them resemble wild tigers (through their striped markings). The 'toyger' name was created through combining the words 'toy' and 'tiger', two words that aim to reflect the appearance of the breed.

Toyger Cats - A Short History
The breed began to develop back in the 1980s when a breeder named Judy Sudgen noticed several distinctive markings on two of the cats she had bred. The markings appeared on

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Russian Blue Cat

The elegant Russian Blue cat, also known as the Archangel Cat is believed to have originated in the Russian port of Arkhangelsk or Archangel. Their arrival in Northern Europe and England in the 1860s is attributed to sailors bringing them from Russia and one was exhibited as an Archangel cat at England's Crystal Palace in 1875. Queen Victoria had a Russian Blue as a pet, but it was not until 1912 that the breed was given its own class, previously competing in a category with all other blue cats

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Abyssinian Cat - Playful, Affectionate and Loyal Lap Cats

Abyssinian cats are throught to be the oldest pedigree cats in existence and they appear to be remarkably similar to the cats which are featured in egyptian sculptures and paintings. The Abyssinian cat is thought to have first entered Britain in 1868. It it thought that a cat named Zula was brought back to England by a captain named Barrett Leonard, after the Abyssinian war that concluded in May of 1868. While there are no written records which trace Zula as a descendant of the Abyssinian cat,

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Toyger Cats - Designer Cats With Tiger Markings

Toyger cats are the result of breeding several domestic shorthair tabby cats in order to make them resemble wild tigers (through their striped markings). The 'toyger' name was created through combining the words 'toy' and 'tiger', two words that aim to reflect the appearance of the breed.

Toyger Cats - A Short History
The breed began to develop back in the 1980s when a breeder named Judy Sudgen noticed several distinctive markings on two of the cats she had bred. The markings appeared on

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Russian Blue Cat

The elegant Russian Blue cat, also known as the Archangel Cat is believed to have originated in the Russian port of Arkhangelsk or Archangel. Their arrival in Northern Europe and England in the 1860s is attributed to sailors bringing them from Russia and one was exhibited as an Archangel cat at England's Crystal Palace in 1875. Queen Victoria had a Russian Blue as a pet, but it was not until 1912 that the breed was given its own class, previously competing in a category with all other blue cats

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Abyssinian Cat - Playful, Affectionate and Loyal Lap Cats

Abyssinian cats are throught to be the oldest pedigree cats in existence and they appear to be remarkably similar to the cats which are featured in egyptian sculptures and paintings. The Abyssinian cat is thought to have first entered Britain in 1868. It it thought that a cat named Zula was brought back to England by a captain named Barrett Leonard, after the Abyssinian war that concluded in May of 1868. While there are no written records which trace Zula as a descendant of the Abyssinian cat,

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Two-Faced Cat is Oldest in World

I came across this story recently and was absolutely intrigued by it. I had heard of two-faced cats before but they usually died shortly after birth. It is a fascinating story and congratulations to Marty for taking in and looking after this unusal cat for so long.
Frank and Louie, a gray feline with two mouths, two noses and three eyes, just turned 12 years old and is the world’s oldest, living two-faced cat.
Sara Wilcox, a Guinness World Records spokeswoman said he is the “longest

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Cat Mythology - Cats as Egyptian Gods

Cat mythology has always played an important role in the folklore of ancient Egypt. There were several feline gods and goddesses in the Egyptian pantheon. The Sun God, Ra, was protected by lions as he journeyed through the underworld every night. Bast was the feline goddess of Ancient Egyptian religion and worshipped at least since the Second Dynasty.
Lions held a special fascination for the Egyptians but cats were revered. Bast came to be represented as a woman with the head of a cat and

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Two-Faced Cat is Oldest in World

I came across this story recently and was absolutely intrigued by it. I had heard of two-faced cats before but they usually died shortly after birth. It is a fascinating story and congratulations to Marty for taking in and looking after this unusal cat for so long.
Frank and Louie, a gray feline with two mouths, two noses and three eyes, just turned 12 years old and is the world’s oldest, living two-faced cat.
Sara Wilcox, a Guinness World Records spokeswoman said he is the “longest

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Black Cat Mythology: The Familiar Familiar

There is a long tradition of black cats being known as familiars in western folklore and mythology. Grimalkin, who was the witches' cat in William Shakespeare's "MacBeth" is just one example from literature. The symbology of the witches' black cat is an important part of the Halloween celebration.
According to mythology, a familiar is an animal companion that the devil gives to a witch to aid her in her magic spells. A familiar would have a name, the same as other pets; during the middle

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Your Cat's Behavior - Has Your Cat Gone Mad?

Since before Egyptian Times people have been have been trying to dominate their cats, and it just doesn't happen. Normally your cat's behavior means that it will attach itself and become part of the family, but they just aren't wired to be part of a social structure like people and dogs are. A kitten will be attached to its mother, but that is soon replaced by an attachment to territory. Cats can form bonds with people and other animals, and even show affection. This will happen sooner if kitty

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Your Cat's Behavior - Has Your Cat Gone Mad?

Since before Egyptian Times people have been have been trying to dominate their cats, and it just doesn't happen. Normally your cat's behavior means that it will attach itself and become part of the family, but they just aren't wired to be part of a social structure like people and dogs are. A kitten will be attached to its mother, but that is soon replaced by an attachment to territory. Cats can form bonds with people and other animals, and even show affection. This will happen sooner if kitty

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Aggressive or Angry Cats are No Fun

Is your cat an aggressive or angry cat? Keeping an angry cat in your home takes all of the fun out of cat ownership. Luckily, there are steps that you can take to help change your angry cat's behavior and make her a welcome member of the family.
When people complain about their cats it usually comes down to a one or two problems: aggression and failure to use the litter box. These are the two most common problems cited when owners are forced to give their cats to shelters. After dealing with

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Aggressive or Angry Cats are No Fun

Is your cat an aggressive or angry cat? Keeping an angry cat in your home takes all of the fun out of cat ownership. Luckily, there are steps that you can take to help change your angry cat's behavior and make her a welcome member of the family.
When people complain about their cats it usually comes down to a one or two problems: aggression and failure to use the litter box. These are the two most common problems cited when owners are forced to give their cats to shelters. After dealing with

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Aggressive or Angry Cats are No Fun

Is your cat an angry cat? Keeping an angry cat in your home takes all of the fun out of cat ownership. Luckily, there are steps that you can take to help change your angry cat's behavior and make her a welcome member of the family.
When people complain about their cats it usually comes down to a one or two problems: aggression and failure to use the litter box. These are the two most common problems cited when owners are forced to give their cats to shelters. After dealing with the problem for

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Cat Food Facts You Should Be Aware Of

There are many competing cat food products on the supermarket shelf vying for your attention and asking you to buy them. I'm sure you know what I mean, they have their full color pictures of happy looking satisfied cats that are in peak health condition because they eat the XYZ brand of cat food.
What none of those pretty cat food packets tell you is that cats are obligate carnivores, which means they must have the nutrients that are found in animal protein just to survive. By protein I mean

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Cat Food Facts You Should Be Aware Of

There are many competing cat food products on the supermarket shelf vying for your attention and asking you to buy them. I'm sure you know what I mean, they have their full color pictures of happy looking satisfied cats that are in peak health condition because they eat the XYZ brand of cat food.
What none of those pretty packets tell you is that cats are obligate carnivores, which means they must have the nutrients that are found in animal protein just to survive. By protein I mean meat,

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Entertaining Your Cat Doesn't Have To Be Time Consuming

Your beautiful cat is often a victim of the misconception that cats and kittens are not interested in your attention. That is definitely not the case for every single cat. A bored cat can certainly produce nearly as much damage in and around the house as an unsupervised child - possibly a whole lot more.
Often, unusual behavior from your cat is frequently a warning sign that he could be wanting to have you participating more in his life. Just how do you amuse a cat? To begin with you just

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Entertaining Your Cat Doesn't Have To Be Time Consuming

Your beautiful cat is often a victim of the misconception that cats and kittens are not interested in your attention. That is definitely not the case for every single cat. A bored cat can certainly produce nearly as much damage in and around the house as an unsupervised child - possibly a whole lot more.
Often, unusual behavior from your cat is frequently a warning sign that he could be wanting to have you participating more in his life. Just how do you amuse a cat? To begin with you just

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Considering a Bengal Cat as a Family Pet?

The minute you say “Bengal” many people picture a huge tiger, but this is not the case when you talk about a Bengal cat as a family pet. These cats are an extremely special breed of animal that never fails to delight, intrigue, and fascinate anyone who encounters it. They are very intelligent, have the most amazing coat colors and patterns, and never fail to attract attention. This cat has often been called a ‘miniature leopard’ because of the similarities in coat and the sound of its

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Urinary Tract Infections In Cats

There are a number of ailments that are shared by cats and humans and urinary tract infections is one. If you have ever had a UTI you will know just how painful they can be. Left untreated, they can become serious for your cat.
As with humans, UTI's are more common in female cats than males. If you notice your cat making frequent trips to the litter box but not passing very much urine, or if she meows or is straining when trying to pass it, check with your vet. She also may not be making it to

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Ear Mites in Cats

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Cat ear mites are something that most cat owners will probably come across at some time. If you're new to owning a cat, you may not have ever dealt with ear mites on a pet before. It's not something that should alarm you, but it does need to be dealt with as soon as possible. No one likes seeing their pet in distress. The mites are most often seen in kittens, though they can and do affect cats of any age. They

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Cat Urine Problems

Cat urine problems and sometimes constipation seems to be something that many cat owners face at one time or another. It could be that your cat is no longer using the litter box or, if your cat usually goes outside, it is now urinating inside for some reason.
The first thing I would do is take the cat to the vet to see if there is a urinary tract infection or any other medical problem. If your cat has a clean bill of health, then check for anything different that may be upsetting or

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Bringing Home a Really Large Cat Like a Maine Coon

Love cats? The bigger the better? Then you might want to think about bringing home a Maine Coon cat the next time you decide to add to your pet family. These “gentle giants” make ideal house pets in spite of their size. Not only are they just about the largest domesticated cat, but they are playful, affectionate, and very intelligent. People who visit me are astounded at the size of mine when she is in the room with the other “regular” cats.

Compared to the type of cat you normally

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Cat Problems Resolved Blog

To me, this photo show just how beautiful cats really are.
Cats are wonderful creatures and bring much joy to their owners – from small children to the elderly living on their own. They quickly become part of our family, in fact they think they own us! However, there are times when they have a problem that can’t be resolved immediately, when we, as responsible owners, need some advice. It can be anything from finding out why your cat is continually scratching at his or her ears, why

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When Did The Cat Become Domesticated

How long ago did the cat become domesticated? The cat appears in pictures is being domesticated in each of around 1500 BC. However, the domestication probably happened well before that time because it had to become part of normal life before being shown in pictures of everyday home life. Cats have been depicted on painted reliefs and paintings in ancient Egypt. They were usually found sitting under the chair the person having their portrait painted. They will probably originally attracted to

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The Scottish Wild Cat

Scottish Wildcats are normally solitary creatures except at meeting time or when they are raising their young. Some have been kept in enclosures and they can be friendly towards each other, but rarely towards humans. Even when they have been mated with domestic cats, they will only behave as pets while they are very young. They seem to respond more to the wild side than the domestic. One person tried captive breeding of Scottish Wildcats over several years and even though he managed to raise

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Cats Through The Ages

There are many interesting facts about cats through the ages and the ways they have been used to help man. The ancient Egyptians were highly protective of their cats and anyone caught harming or killing one faced dire consequences. However, around 1000 BC, cats were being taken across the Mediterranean on board ships. They were undoubtedly used to keep down the rodent population in the stores of food on board those at the ships. In Japan, they were kept to help protect the valuable cocoons of

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Cats Staying Alive In An Unfriendly World

To stay alive in a possibly unfriendly world, small wild or feral cats feed on a wide range of prey so that they can survive, even if they are only limited to a few types of foods during certain times of the year. This could occur when they are in a harsher environment where there may not be too much variety of prey available.
In the wild, diets usually range from rodents such as mice, rats, plus voles and rabbits, depending on where the cat lives. One breed of cat in Japan eats almost 40

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More Cat Problems You May Encounter

They say the only certainties in life are taxes and death, perhaps we should add in cat problems as well. This problems don't have to be major, but if you own a cat, the problems will find you.
Problems With Grooming
It is best to have your cat accustomed to being groomed from when it is a kitten. This is especially important if you have a long hair cat. While cats groom themselves many times a day, is important that they allow you, it to brush them to remove dead skin and fur. The grooming

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Cat Problems Or What Can Go Wrong

Cats are such self sufficient animals that we tend to think they can look after themselves without our help. However cat problems do occur and is up to us, as caring owners, to work out what the problem is and how to deal with it.
Eating Problems Or Loss Of Appetite
Some cats can be very fussy about the food and won't want to change from one brand to another. While your cat is a kitten, you need to get it used to as many different foods as possible. This isn't always easy as there is not much

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Your Cat's Coat and Skin

Are you aware that your cat's beautiful fur was one of the major reasons they were persecuted by man centuries ago? The cat's coat is designed to regulate their temperature, to keep them warm in winter and cool in summer. The different lengths of fur came into being due to the different environments the cat came to populate. In the warmer climates cats became short-haired as the long hair was a disadvantage. And the reverse was true for those cats living in the colder regions. However cats were

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Do Cats Have ESP?

Our cats are lucky in that they live in a super sensory world compared to ours. They can see, hear and smell things that are far beyond our abilities. Their physiology makes the ears, nose, eyes and tactile receptors such as whiskers incredibly sensitive in most areas and ranges that far exceed what you and I could do. I'm sure you've noticed that your cat seems aware of everything that goes on around it.
The cat's whole body is sensitive to vibration with the paws especially so. It is thought

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Choosing A Cat Bed

As cats spend a fair amount of their time sleeping, choosing a cat bed your cat will want to use is fairly important. If you are buying a cat bed for your new kitten, don't make the mistake that I did and buy the small size. When I purchased my cat bed, my kitten looked tiny in it. However, three months later she almost fills it completely.
There are so many different types of cat beds on the market these days that choosing one of your kitten or cat can become bewildering. Depending on your

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