Cats
Cat Facts
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How Do Snakes Communicate? Now I Know!
All animals have an innate communication system, and snakes are no exception to that evolutionary rule. Animals need to communicate with each other from time to time, regardless of species, so it makes perfect sense that they each have their own means of doing so. Snakes have to express themselves to other species of snake,…
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Will a Fox Eat a Cat? Maybe? Let’s See!
With the destruction of their habitat, foxes have been forced to live in suburban areas and even cities. This means they come in contact with household pets like cats. Since adult cats are about the same size as a fox, they are too big for most foxes to even dream about hunting. Kittens are small…
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How Many Bones Do Cats Have? Wow! Now I Know!
For me, cats have always contained an element of the magical and mystical. When I began wondering how many bones my own cat had, the mystery deepened. What I find most amazing is how flexible cats are, as if they have no bones at all. So how many bones do cats have? Are their bones…
Cat Care
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Why Does My Male Cat Bite My Female Cats Neck? Umm… Okay!
Cats are amazing animals. However, their behavior can be questionable, especially with other cats in the home. I have witnessed my male cat biting both my female cat’s necks. This has happened on several occasions. My female cats are tolerable towards his behavior for a little while, then they make their escape. Why Does…
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Why Siamese Cats Talk So Much – Aha!
Siamese cats have a bit of a reputation. These bat-eared beauties are known for being needy, highly-strung, energetic, and most of all, vocal. And while much of this is part and parcel of who they are as a breed, general chattiness can also indicate that your cat is trying to tell you something. Literally. This…
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Will a Fox Eat a Cat? Maybe? Let’s See!
With the destruction of their habitat, foxes have been forced to live in suburban areas and even cities. This means they come in contact with household pets like cats. Since adult cats are about the same size as a fox, they are too big for most foxes to even dream about hunting. Kittens are small…
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Why Do Cats Headbutt? 3 Stunning Reasons!
Cat headbutting, sometimes referred to as ‘bunting,’ is when your cat firmly bangs its head against you. Typically, a cat will press its head against a part of you (bunting) or rub its cheeks on you (scenting). It’s not just humans that cats bunt. They also bunt inanimate objects such as furniture, flower pots, and…
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How Long Can Cats Go Without Water? Days or Weeks?
I usually place my cat in the cattery for the weekends when I have to leave town. This past long weekend, I didn’t notice that the neighbor’s cat had snuck in to visit my cat and I accidentally locked him inside my house. Finding the obviously upset and thirsty cat upon my return, I worried…
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Why Do Cats Roll in the Dirt? 7 Surprising Reasons
What makes cats roll on the ground? We tend to worry about our little furballs, thinking that they do themselves a power of no-good by getting their silky coats grimy and filthy. But it seems it never crosses our minds that perhaps cats aren’t as dumb as two heavy dumbbells, and maybe they do have…