Cat

Cats are wonderful creatures. You will note that most people normally keep them in their homes. If you have a cat at your home, you need to take care of it. You need to ensure that it is well fed and so on. In addition, you need to ensure that it has a well-sheltered. How can you understand your cat better? You will note that cats can be very unpredictable. Sometimes, it is difficult to determine what exactly your cat wants. However, if you want you want understand your cat well, you should take…

restricting the environment on the level of separation anxiety in the Domestic House Cat (Felis silvestris catus). Introduction According to PFMA’s pet population report, for 2017 it is estimated that 12million of UK households have pets with approximately 17% of this figure representing the cat population of the UK (Pet Food Manufacturers Association 2017). There are many recognised reasons for the popularity of cats as household pets in the UK; a source of company, companionship and more…

The war between cats and dogs has been a long and hard fought one. These two animals are the most common house pets to this day. Both animals can serve as excellent house pets, but some prefer the company of dogs while others prefer cats. There are things that you have to consider though before you pick a dog or a cat and among them are the cost, attention required by the pet, and benefits of having one or the other. The cost of having a dog and cat is a big financial investment and according…

The black cat, a story by Edgar Allen Poe, present man whose inseparable love for his wife and pets turned into hatred. The narrator was known for being kind caring, tender and loving. He loves animal and enjoy taking care of them especially his favorite, a cat named Pluto. Afterwards, he started to drink, and his personality drastically change for the worse. Consequently, he started to verbally and physically abuse his wife and pets and later murder them in a cruel manner. But how does a…

In the United States, there are approximately 74-96 million owned cats in comparison to the 70-80 million owned dogs. Meaning that you are more likely to own a cat. I never understood this as a dog lover, because cats seem to just be a “lazy person’s dog.” Cats seem to lack all the good qualities of a dog such as: loyalty, obedience, playfulness, and so forth. Those that I know that own cats just seem to like them because they are easier to take care of, and that they require less attention than…

So here’s the deal; I really have an aversion to cats. I mean, what is the point in them? They have very few purposes and are no match for dogs who are so gentle, friendly and will be your best friend. I have so many things against cats and I truly don’t know why. I just feel like they are delving into your soul and that’s why they try to pester you so much. For example (true story) recently a black cat with bright emerald green eyes jumped onto the garage roof by my window and watched me…

What is A Savannah Cat? A Savannah cat is a cross between an African Serval and a domesticated house cat. Savannahs are noted for their tall and slender bodies and their big ears. It is one of the newest breeds in the world and there are just a few breeders worldwide that have achieved their goal of successfully mating a Serval to a domesticated cat. All Foundation Savannahs have an F and a number associated with it to indicate how many generations it is from its Serval ancestor. F1 (~53%…

The Fat cat and the Doggy Door: dysregulated stress response A stress response in the human body goes through something called the HPA axis. It’s a system that activates the body to fight or flee in response to a stressor. Let’s take your neighbor's fat cat, Fuzzy, and introduce an aggressive Husky that makes a bee-line for him when he’s let off his leash. When Fuzzy sees the dog he experiences a stress response to the danger. The danger is processed in hypothalamus inside fuzzy’s brain, which…

Lessons From a Cat Cats have a tendency to randomly show up around people’s houses. They will march on your deck, tear up your screens and sneak into your garage. Sound familiar? Most people who live in the country can answer this question yes, but how about those in town? Well, throughout my many years of living in the small town of Worthing, South Dakota, I had many cats come and go. However, one of the many cats chose to stay awhile. This cat was as fluffy as a cotton ball. His fur had…

ever wondered why cats dislike rodents so much?The stories "Cat and Rat-Legend of the Chinese Zodiac" and “How Cats and Mice Became Enemies” explain why cats and rodents dislike each other. This essay will be talking about the similarities and differences between the two stories. First this essay will compare the stories "Cat and Rat-Legend of the Chinese Zodiac" and “How Cats and Mice Became Enemies”. In both of the stories "Cat and Rat-Legend of the Chinese Zodiac" and “How Cats and Mice…