Cat communication

companion simply a smaller version of their deadly counterpart? According to various research, the cute domestic house cat and the cats of the wild share about 95.6% of their DNA (Ghose). In fact, the house cat retains most behavior fueled by survival instincts given to them by their wild doppelgangers; unchanged by domestication. Despite differences in eye color and pupil shape, the members of this family are indisputably wild hunters no matter their size or environment (“Comparing the Tiger to The Cat.”). The similarities manifesting in both domesticated cats and cats of the wild are visible in their territorial nature, their lengthy sleep habits, and their means of communication. Without exception, every member of the…

asked her if she knew how much she weighed, HD stated. “I was too little to be weighed, they didn’t even bother!” (H.D., Personal Communication, September 4, 2016) HD is the youngest member of her family, she had two brothers and a sister. Her sister was deceased before HD was born. She was very close with her brothers, they grew up on a farm in Valley Forge, all three of them were expected to help out with some aspect of the farm. Although they lived on a farm, HD stated that all they had…

Cats have always been a favorite among the pet lovers community. The small, adorable little furballs hold a very special place in most people's hearts,young or old, in today’s constantly changing society. From viral internet videos to playing with shoelaces on the living room floor, cats have made a big impact on many. While that is a spectacular thing, cats had to through countless cultures and civilizations before finally arriving in the present day society, alongside humans. The very first…

Owner of a communication and design firm in Chennai, Smita Rajagopal feels that bringing pets to office inspires employees to think out of the box. Allwin Agnel, CEO of Pagalguy, a popular educational website, brings his pet cat named Abhirami to office. They also have an office cat called PG Ginger (PG stands for Pagalguy) who has apparently helped the workers to be more ‘patient’ and ‘compassionate’. Famous souvenir store Chumbak is equally crazy about animals. With its in-house Labrador Hugo…

Peg is stupid. Stupid, stupid stupid. I found this out immediately when I realized that she doesn’t know how to speak cat. It is so simple, honestly! There are only 43 different letters and 629 different sounds. At the end of the day, this burden didn’t come in handy whatsoever when we started writing our first story, The Stranger Next Door. I thought it was going to be called Pete is the Most Handsome and Best Cat in the Entire World, but Peg didn’t seem to catch on to that. But hey, this is…

Bengal Kittens Overview: Bengal Kittens are considered to be amongst the relatively newer breeds of cats, and they are formed by the cross-breeding of a domestic feline and an Asian Leopard Cat. The Bengal Kittens have a wild appearance, which resembles that of a leopard with a large white belly and large spots with rosettes. Even though it has a wild appearance, it offers a gentle domestic pet temperament. Genetics: There has been a formation of many of the Bengal Kittens simply because of…

The Eupleridae are small, furry, cat-like creatures that live in Madagascar. Molecular studies show that the euplerids evolved from one ancestor that most like rafted from main land Africa 18-24 million years ago. The reason for the speciation is not confirmed, but it could be because of different geographical regions. Some common traits between them is their slender bodies, they all feed on insects, and they all have fluffy tails. Narrow Striped Mongoose: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata…

Trait- Factor (Parsons) As a person, my qualities involve empathy, sympathy, compassion, and caring for those in hardship. Through my upbringing, I took an interest aiding to animals, such for dogs, cats, and fish, who were neglected. At age ten-years-old, I rescued an orange cat by the name of Ginger. Ginger became the best furry friend, as a result animal rescue became my life calling. Since, I was/am caring and loving, I explored professions relating to aiding others. According to Parsons,…

There’s nothing better than coming home to see the happy wag of your pup’s tail or hear the smooth purr of a cat. Some of these pets have a job though; they lead the blind, locate objects, open doors, and can even sniff out bombs while working with the police. However, these friendly faces are not just pets, they are service animals. A service animal is defined as follows, “Dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities” (Service Animals). This one…

Nutrish and Sheba are two different ads promoting their brand of cat food in the Southern Living magazine. Although both companies are advertising the same kind of product and target cat owners, each one targets a specific type of cat owner. The Nutrish ad focuses more on the healthy part of a cat’s diet. Nutrish targets those cat owners who want the healthiest meal for their cat or cats. The Sheba cat food focuses more on what the cat will love or what tastes the best to them. Sheba targets…