• Another, independent foray into cat domestication occurred in China about 5,000 years ago with another wildcat species the leopard cat . (nationalgeographic.com)
  • As with all members of the feline species, cats have scent glands on their paws. (constantcontact.com)
  • Many species are toxic to felines, such as aloe and philodendron, and Easter lilies, which are deadly. (webmd.com)
  • Cat scratch disease (CSD) is an infection caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae, and less commonly other Bartonella species. (cdc.gov)
  • FIV can infect other feline species, and in fact in some large wild cat species, such as African lions, the virus is commonly present. (mongabay.com)
  • However, unlike in domestic cats, the virus does not necessarily cause disease in these species, perhaps because these species have acquired, during evolution, mutations that confer resistance to it. (mongabay.com)
  • A domesticated species ( Felis catus ) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet . (wiktionary.org)
  • One litter of kittens can have multiple fathers, a phenomenon more likely in city cats due to crowding and lower aggression among males. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Feline rhinotracheitis is a wide spread infection and kittens infected with this virus can develop a permanent sensibility of the nasal mucous membrane. (vetinfo.com)
  • In any case, one of the cats had a litter of kittens and my children were offered one of them. (jpost.com)
  • The Gwinnett County Animal Shelter has partnered again with Planned PEThood to get feral cats and kittens out of the shelter and into the Barn Cat Program. (ajc.com)
  • In 2015, more than 150 cats and kittens found homes thanks to the help of Planned PEThood. (ajc.com)
  • This year, the Barn Cat Program has already adopted out 81 cats and kittens. (ajc.com)
  • Since the clinic opened in August 2010, it has performed almost 29,000 surgeries - 9,000 of which were feral cats and kittens. (ajc.com)
  • Most domestic cats, particularly kittens, throughout the world are infected but most show no signs of illness. (msdmanuals.com)
  • S prestižní nominací na cenu BRITs Rising Star, ocenÄ›ním v anketÄ› BBC Sound Poll 2023 a titulem Global RADAR na Spotify je Cat nejprodávanÄ›jší umÄ›lkyní roku 2022 ve Velké Británii. (coca-cola.com)
  • July 21, 2023 - An outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in household cats was recently reported by the World Health Organization , underscoring that these viruses can infect and cause illness in household pets. (cdc.gov)
  • A domestic house cat, Felis catus , at the Hutchinson Zoo in Kansas. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Modern-day cats descended from a subspecies of African wildcat, Felis silvestris lybica , which today is the most common and widespread wildcat. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • The naturalists, Linnaeus and Buffon, wrote of the Chartreux as the cat of France and gave it a Latin name (Felis Catus Coeruleus, "blue cat") to distinguish it from the domestic cat (Felis Catus Domesticus). (faqs.org)
  • pampas cat , ( Felis colocolo ), small cat , family Felidae , native to South America . (britannica.com)
  • Bartonella infection in dogs is less common, but more likely to cause illness, compared to cats. (cdc.gov)
  • Bartonella henselae and transmitted by a scratch or bite from an infected cat, often causing a crusted bump and swollen lymph nodes. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Fleas transmit the Bartonella bacteria from one cat to another. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Sneezing in cats is most often caused by a viral infection picked up from being around other infected cats. (webmd.com)
  • Feline respiratory problems, usually manifested through sneezing, can be either a simple flu or a more serious infection of the upper respiratory tract. (vetinfo.com)
  • Respiratory infections spread easily among cats, so it is really important to isolate the cat diagnosed with a respiratory infection from other animals. (vetinfo.com)
  • However, if your cat does not have any contact with other infected cats, his risk of being exposed to any of these viruses and developing a respiratory infection is extremely low. (vetinfo.com)
  • Given the highly contagious nature of the infection, the cat has to be isolated from other animals. (vetinfo.com)
  • People get Campylobacter infection by coming into contact with feces (poop) of infected animals, including cats, or by consuming contaminated food or water. (cdc.gov)
  • Cats may appear healthy and show no signs of Campylobacter infection or they can have diarrhea that may be bloody. (cdc.gov)
  • Feline tapeworm is a parasitic intestinal infection. (vetinfo.com)
  • FIV is a natural infection of domestic cats that results in an immunodeficiency syndrome resembling HIV infection in humans. (mongabay.com)
  • Since its discovery in 1987, FIV infection of cats has been used in vaccine studies as a small-animal model of human AIDS. (mongabay.com)
  • Cat scratch disease (CSD), also known as cat scratch fever or subacute regional lymphadenitis, is a bacterial infection affecting lymph nodes that drain the sites of inoculation. (medscape.com)
  • B. henselae infection in cats is asymptomatic. (cdc.gov)
  • People become infected by a cat bite or scratch, which does not need to be severe for infection to occur. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Of the thirty-four infected cats, eleven died from their infection and fourteen were euthanized. (cdc.gov)
  • Feline Morbillivirus: Clinical Relevance of a Widespread Endemic Viral Infection of Cats. (bvsalud.org)
  • Urine and kidney tissues have been widely tested in attempts to confirm associations between FeMV infection and renal disease , but samples from both healthy and sick cats can test positive and some cross-sectional studies have not found associations between FeMV infection and CKD. (bvsalud.org)
  • Feline respiratory infections are caused by viruses: the feline herpes virus causing feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) and the calicivirus are responsible for the infections in most of the cases. (vetinfo.com)
  • Feline respiratory infections are usually treated with antibiotics which act mainly on secondary bacterial infections, but are also efficient against the agents causing the viral infections. (vetinfo.com)
  • Because biting is the most efficient means of viral transmission, free-roaming, aggressive male cats are the most frequently infected, while cats housed exclusively indoors are much less likely to be infected. (mongabay.com)
  • However, viral host spectrum and virus tropism go beyond the domestic cat and kidney tissues . (bvsalud.org)
  • FHS could be a form of feline obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD) in which the obsession relates to grooming, and/or aggression, plus concerns for personal safety. (petplace.com)
  • Cats have scent glands in their face, and bunting allows them to mark their territory, bond with other cats, or show affection. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • But many cat parents have a hard time evaluating their cat's weight. (petmd.com)
  • If you are unsure of where your cat falls on the chart, ask your veterinarian to assess your cat's weight and body condition score to provide you with appropriate feedback. (petmd.com)
  • Even though the condition is relatively rare, learning to spot the signs of feline pancreatitis could be important for your cat's health. (hillspet.com)
  • In addition to helping a cat stealthily hunt, whiskers indicate a cat's mood. (constantcontact.com)
  • Tapeworms attach themselves to the wall of your cat's intestines, and absorb the nutrients your cat eats through their skin. (vetinfo.com)
  • The most common symptom, and the one easily recognized by most cat owners, is the appearance of proglottids around the cat's anal area and in the feces. (vetinfo.com)
  • And, just in time for Christmas, the cat's finally out of the bag on the nightmare-inducing digital fur technology of director Tom Hooper 's adaptation of Cats, which grants cat-like versions of Jason Derulo and Taylor Swift the freedom to do big dance numbers without the burden of feline prosthetics. (ign.com)
  • The condition has been associated with cats ingesting poisons, contracting parasitic infections or experiencing trauma like a car accident. (hillspet.com)
  • FIV and HIV are both lentiviruses, however, neither can infect the other's usual host: humans cannot be infected by FIV nor can cats be infected by HIV. (mongabay.com)
  • Most infected cats become carriers of the viruses for the rest of their lives and can have relapses, especially under stressful conditions. (vetinfo.com)
  • GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A University of Florida researcher has discovered an unexpected link between the viruses that cause feline and human AIDS: Cats vaccinated with an experimental strain of the human AIDS virus appear to be at least as well-protected against the feline version of the disease as those immunized with the vaccine currently used by veterinarians. (mongabay.com)
  • To determine the extent to which the human and feline AIDS viruses react to each other, and any implications that might exist for vaccine efficacy, Yamamoto began experimenting with long-term, nonprogressive strains of FIV that led to the current commercial vaccine. (mongabay.com)
  • It is important to note that a review of the genetic sequences of the viruses found in cats in Poland does not show any reason to change CDC's risk assessment to human health, which remains low for the general public. (cdc.gov)
  • Preliminary genetic sequencing of the viruses isolated from cats indicate these are from the H5 2.3.4.4b clade, which are similar to the viruses that have been circulating in wild birds and poultry recently in Poland. (cdc.gov)
  • You're in control of creating a variety of cats and dogs, add them to your Sims' homes to forever change their lives, and care for neighborhood pets as a veterinarian. (xbox.com)
  • Add My First Pet Stuff for your Sims to show love for Cats and Dogs while welcoming a new small animal. (xbox.com)
  • KEY FEATURES The Sims 4 Cats and Dogs - The powerful new Create A Pet tool lets you personalize cats and dogs, each with their own unique appearances, distinct behaviors, and for the first time, expressive outfits! (xbox.com)
  • Vomiting and abdominal pain can also be signs of the condition, but these signs are more common in people and dogs with pancreatitis than in cats. (hillspet.com)
  • Eating too much fatty food is a clear pancreatitis risk for dogs, notes the American Kennel Club , but the link between too much fat and pancreas problems in cats is still being studied. (hillspet.com)
  • The cat tapeworm is a parasite spread to dogs, cats, and people through the ingestion of infected fleas. (cdc.gov)
  • The only animal my wife had ever owned before was a dog and she saw cats through her experience with dogs. (jpost.com)
  • Cats are roughly dog-sized, and seem to fit into the same basic ecological niche in a household held by dogs. (jpost.com)
  • But they refuse to behave like dogs and so a person used dogs thinks there is something wrong with cats. (jpost.com)
  • Which, of course, is absurd given that cats are not dogs. (jpost.com)
  • The owner of the house kept lots of animals: dogs, cats, chickens and even a llama. (jpost.com)
  • After working on Three portraits of studio cat Charlie I worked on this new series of cats and dogs. (behance.net)
  • Charlie features again, as do some of the cats and dogs of instagram. (behance.net)
  • The former gets a hilarious (intentional or not) number in which she stares directly into the camera and sings about how cats should never be treated like dogs. (ign.com)
  • The fee is only $10 for cats and $30 for dogs , and all available pets can be viewed online. (ajc.com)
  • Given that you could mistake these symptoms for signs of a simple cold, it is best to take your cat to the veterinarian for a checkup and a correct diagnosis whenever you see the first signs. (vetinfo.com)
  • Pancreatitis in cats is divided into two pairs of categories: acute (sudden) or chronic (ongoing), and mild or severe. (hillspet.com)
  • The serum feline trypsin-like immunoreactivity (fTLI) test is not as reliable as the fPLI for diagnosing pancreatitis, but it can help identify exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, a disease that Veterinary Partner notes cats with chronic feline pancreatitis can develop. (hillspet.com)
  • It has been found in association with tubulointerstitial nephritis ( TIN ), the most common cause of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD). (bvsalud.org)
  • In 2018, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) classified obesity as a disease, with 59.5% of cats being clinically overweight or obese . (petmd.com)
  • Sometimes cats develop pancreatitis alongside inflammatory bowel disease or cholangiohepatitis (a liver disease), according to Veterinary Partner . (hillspet.com)
  • The World Small Animal Veterinary Association notes that there is a disparity between the number of cats who live with feline pancreatitis and the number who are actually diagnosed and treated. (hillspet.com)
  • By providing your cat with routine veterinary care and following the Healthy People tips, you are less likely to get sick from touching, petting, or owning a cat. (cdc.gov)
  • Understanding the vocal strategies used by humans and cats in human-cat communication will have profound implications for our understanding of how we communicate with our pets in general, and has the potential to improve the relation between animals and humans within several fields, including animal therapy, veterinary medicine, and animal sheltering. (lu.se)
  • Does the Average Healthy Cat Weight Vary Amongst Breeds? (petmd.com)
  • The difference in body size between cat breeds can be significant. (petmd.com)
  • There are at least 45 domestic breeds, which differ widely in features such as coat color, tail length, hair texture, and temperament, according to the Cat Fancier's Association . (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Asian breeds, particularly Siamese cats, are prone to vocalizing. (webmd.com)
  • All the cat breed faqs are available as ASCII files either on rec.pets.cats or via anon ftp to rtfm.mit.edu under pub/usenet/new.answers/cats-faq/breeds/* They are also viewable on the World Wide Web at http://www.fanciers.com/breeds.html . (faqs.org)
  • This is unusual in the cat fancy (many breeds have changed substantially in that time). (faqs.org)
  • Feral cats are "having a field day" at the Oakland Coliseum after the absence of humans during the coronavirus pandemic boosted their numbers, officials said. (berkeley.edu)
  • Feral cats like these are not socialized and could be euthanized without options like the Barn Cat Program. (ajc.com)
  • Planned PEThood , a nonprofit organization, operates a spay and neuter clinic for these feral cats and other homeless pets in Gwinnett County. (ajc.com)
  • Cats may swallow fleas when self-grooming. (cdc.gov)
  • Fleas carrying tapeworm eggs inside their bodies, and cats become infected with tapeworms when they swallow fleas. (vetinfo.com)
  • Respiratory infections in cats can lead to more serious health problems such as pneumonia and even death. (vetinfo.com)
  • The risk to human health from H5N1 bird flu infections in cats is thought to be low. (cdc.gov)
  • The use of anti-cat monoclonals in the study of Brugia pahangi infections in cats / by Udeni Nimal Premaratne. (who.int)
  • Cats commonly become infected by eating contaminated raw meat and shed the bacteria in their poop. (cdc.gov)
  • Young cats (less than 1 year of age), strays or cats living in shelters, cats with current or previous flea infestation, and cats that hunt are most likely to have the bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • Cats who suffer from flea infestation are likely to contract tapeworms. (vetinfo.com)
  • Controlling and eliminating flea infestation is the only way to prevent feline tapeworm infestation and re-infestation. (vetinfo.com)
  • Cats who suffer from flea infestation or live in flea infested environments will suffer multiple tapeworm infestation. (vetinfo.com)
  • We had a large golden retriever and a stray cat that we were feeding and that seemed like more than enough animals for one home. (jpost.com)
  • Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. (steampowered.com)
  • Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game developed in RPG Maker. (steampowered.com)
  • Like humans, cats display a preference for a particular paw, with males more often favoring their left paw and females their right. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • The purpose of this project is to study the communication between humans and domestic cats. (lu.se)
  • The tapeworm is spread when a cat or person swallows an infected flea. (cdc.gov)
  • Symptoms of feline tapeworm are easy for most owners to recognize. (vetinfo.com)
  • Fleas spread feline tapeworm. (vetinfo.com)
  • when your cat swallows a flea that's carrying tapeworm eggs, he becomes infested with tapeworms. (vetinfo.com)
  • Even with deworming medication, tapeworm re-infestation can reassert itself in a matter of a few weeks, if your cat lives in a flea-infested environment. (vetinfo.com)
  • Feline tapeworm infestation can occur without symptoms. (vetinfo.com)
  • If a tapeworm detaches itself from the intestinal wall and makes its way into the stomach, your cat may vomit it up. (vetinfo.com)
  • The best way to prevent feline tapeworm infestation and re-infestation is to apply a topical flea treatment such as Frontline, Revolution or Advantage. (vetinfo.com)
  • misc{4eb3ec62-4280-4a99-b2db-c7ec460c3298, abstract = {{Cat purring, the unusual, pulsed vibration that epitomizes comfort, enjoys a special status in the world of vocal communication research. (lu.se)
  • Maine Coon cats are bred to have a medium to large body frame with broad chests and strong features. (petmd.com)
  • When the tuberculin skin test results turned out to be negative, the investigators pursued an infectious cause of feline origin. (medscape.com)
  • When cats rub their faces on the furniture, other cats, or a person, it may be a behavior called bunting. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Remember scratching is perfectly normal behavior for a cat - it's all about training to ensure a happy cat and intact furniture! (constantcontact.com)
  • Sleeping all day, chasing shadows all night, getting high on mysterious herbs -- that may be delinquent behavior for a teenager, but it's run of the mill for a cat. (webmd.com)
  • This behavior is considered compulsive and is most common in indoor-only cats. (webmd.com)
  • Because some cats display grand mal seizures during or following a bout of FHS, it is possible that the condition arises as a result of aberrant electrical activity in areas of the brain that control emotions, grooming, and/or predatory behavior (i.e. there may be partial seizure activity). (petplace.com)
  • People with cat-scratch disease have a red, painless bump at the site of the scratch, and some have a fever, headache, poor appetite, or swollen lymph nodes. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Instead, give your cat toys they can hunt for inside. (webmd.com)
  • The Germanic word is generally thought to be from Late Latin cattus ( " domestic cat " ) (c. 350, Palladius ), from Latin catta (c. 75 A.D. , Martial ), [1] from an Afroasiatic language. (wiktionary.org)
  • A topical flea treatment, however, can keep fleas off of your cat anyway. (vetinfo.com)
  • Patients with CSD usually have a history of sustaining a scratch or bite from a cat (typically a kitten). (medscape.com)
  • Affected lymph nodes usually are proximal to the site of a cat scratch or bite, frequently are tender, and may suppurate. (cdc.gov)
  • At the site of a cat bite or scratch, a red, painless bump develops within about 3 to 10 days. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A related condition called hypocatalasemia occurs when only one of the two copies of the CAT gene in each cell has a mutation. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This occurs 1-3 weeks after exposure (for example, a cat scratch or lick). (cdc.gov)
  • From ancient Egyptians to today's internet users, people have always loved their cats. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • People began to domesticate cats in the Fertile Crescent about 10,000 years ago , according to DNA research. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Just like people, some cats are more "talkative" than others. (webmd.com)
  • Cats are also credited with promoting socialization among older individuals and physically or mentally disabled people. (cdc.gov)
  • Read below to learn about diseases that can be spread by cats and visit the Healthy People section to learn about staying healthy around pet cats. (cdc.gov)
  • People can be exposed to the bacteria through the scratch or lick of an infected cat. (cdc.gov)
  • This parasite is common in cats but rarely causes illness in pets or people. (cdc.gov)
  • One of the problems, I think, for people who claim not to like cats is that they haven't really had much experience with them. (jpost.com)
  • Say, do you mind telling me if people around here really eat cats? (wiktionary.org)
  • People probably began to use the name "Chartreux" for these cats during the 17th century. (faqs.org)
  • Although known as the cat of France, they were also thought of as a cat of the common people. (faqs.org)
  • Where does he think people (who view themselves as able to handle big cats as pets of course) will acquire their pet? (chicagoreader.com)
  • Also, no illness has been reported in cat owners or other people exposed to the cats. (cdc.gov)
  • Carrying excess weight makes your cat much more likely to develop diabetes , urinary disease, arthritis , and to have a decreased life expectancy . (petmd.com)
  • Cats who develop fatty liver disease (hepatic lipidosis) at the same time can also show signs of jaundice like yellow gums and eyes, notes Pet Health Network . (hillspet.com)
  • This is mainly because cats with mild cases may show very few signs of the disease. (hillspet.com)
  • Prowling cats can have a devastating impact on ground-nesting birds and hunting can also be a source of parasites and bacterial disease. (webmd.com)
  • The chance that an FIV infected cat will pass the disease onto other cats within a household is less than 2% as long as there is no fighting or biting. (mongabay.com)
  • Keeping infected cats separated from disease free cats is the only sure way of preventing the spread of the disease. (mongabay.com)
  • Her most recent studies have attempted to improve the efficacy of that vaccine by using strains of FIV found in cats in which the disease had not progressed for some reason over several years. (mongabay.com)
  • Feline hyperthyroidism, usually characterized by weight loss, hyperactivity, and eventual heart disease, is now the leading hormonal disorder in cats. (sciencenews.org)
  • This 9-year-old boy developed cat scratch disease (CSD) encephalitis and a papular pruritic dermatitis after sustaining cat scratches and developing regional lymphadenitis. (medscape.com)
  • This 2.5-year-old boy was recovering from cat scratch disease acquired 10 months before when he developed this neck abscess over a period of 3 weeks. (medscape.com)
  • Serologic results for cat scratch disease encephalitis patients. (cdc.gov)
  • On August 14, 1994, the Broward County Public Health Unit of the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services was notified of three children from Pompano Beach who were hospitalized with encephalitis attributed to cat scratch disease (CSD). (cdc.gov)
  • To diagnose cat-scratch disease, doctors measure antibodies to the bacteria in the blood. (msdmanuals.com)
  • And through annual checkups, you can ensure that your cat is maintaining their healthy weight into their adult and senior years. (petmd.com)
  • Cats have been known to vomit adult tapeworms of several inches in length. (vetinfo.com)
  • What Is the Weight of an Average Cat, and When Is My Kitty Obese? (petmd.com)
  • Deter your kitty from scratching furniture and other undesirable items by utitlizing products such as Soft Paws (caps for their nails), Sticky Paws (double-sided sticky pads for furniture that cats don't like to touch), and Ssscat (a motion-activated air system) that deters cats from certain area or behaviors. (constantcontact.com)
  • Learn more about the peculiarities of feline protocol so you can sort harmless kitty quirks from cat behaviors that could spell trouble. (webmd.com)
  • You can now create an account to manage your preferences and personalize your experience on Cat.com. (cat.com)
  • As they evolved in the wild, felines developed a pattern for conserving energy. (webmd.com)
  • However, even if your cat is vaccinated, he can still catch a wild form of the virus, so controlling exposure is the best method to prevent your cat from getting infected. (vetinfo.com)
  • There is an over-the-top, utterly wild strangeness to Cats that veterans like Judi Dench and Ian McKellen simply know how to play in. (ign.com)
  • I'm writing regarding your cover story on Joe Taft and his rescue for big cats, titled "His Wild Kingdom" [May 19]. (chicagoreader.com)
  • While the poodle or the shih tzu appear almost alien to their ancestor the wolf, domestic cats are virtually identical to their wild ancestors and cousins, except they are smaller and already domesticated. (chicagoreader.com)
  • While domestic animals, including cats, rarely become infected with H5N1, it has been reported, most often after eating raw, sick, or dead infected wild birds or poultry or being in environments contaminated by them. (cdc.gov)
  • however, some were primarily outdoor cats with potential exposures to wild birds. (cdc.gov)
  • Cushioning discs between vertebrae also give cat bodies exceptional flexibility and speed. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • CSD is associated with exposure to cats infected with B. henselae. (cdc.gov)
  • Typically, the ideal weight for the average healthy cat is 8-12 pounds. (petmd.com)
  • The results are two small ears that are in front of the normal set you'd typically see on a cat. (berkeley.edu)
  • As mostly nocturnal animals, cats have excellent vision and hearing, with ears that can turn like satellite dishes . (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Bringing you dead animals is normal, but it's best to keep your cat inside. (webmd.com)
  • While Taft's fascination for big cats is understandable, and his ability to use his past mistakes and experiences to establish something positive like a decent rescue (according to the USDA) is admirable, his inability to admit keeping a big cat as a pet is just plain wrong and reflects a selfish desire with little regard for the welfare of the very animals he claims to love. (chicagoreader.com)
  • If the family cat died in an ancient Egyptian household, family members might shave their eyebrows as a show of mourning. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • We love that and now have a forum for them to be shared with the extended Cats Exclusive family via our new Facebook page. (constantcontact.com)
  • She needs you to take her home, where you'll encounter bizarre monsters, ethereal places, and heart-wrenching secrets about Cat and her family. (steampowered.com)
  • A blind cat, its ill mother, and a seeing-eye kitten in Iowa were looking for a home when one family made an 800-mile trip to adopt them. (berkeley.edu)
  • FIV is in the same retrovirus family as Feline leukemia virus (FeLV). (mongabay.com)
  • Kristen Roupenian's short story "Cat Person" was first published in the December 4th, 2017 issue of The New Yorker. (bookrags.com)
  • Denali has been the mayor of Talkeetna since 2017, succeeding Mayor Stubbs, who was also a cat. (roadsideamerica.com)
  • Talkeetna's cat mayor Stubbs died in 2017, but a subsequent election at Nagley's General Store has voted Denali as the new cat mayor. (roadsideamerica.com)
  • Unexplained weight loss in cats can be a sign of serious health issues or diseases, so it's crucial to know what your cat should weigh and to monitor their weight gain or loss. (petmd.com)
  • Unplanned weight loss is also a concern for cats, and older cats need to be monitored carefully to ensure they stick to a healthy weight. (petmd.com)
  • But your cat insists on showering you with gifts of dead mice, birds, or lizards. (webmd.com)
  • At twilight in the summer there is never anybody to fear-man, woman, or cat -in the chambers and at that hour the mice come out. (wiktionary.org)
  • The feather wand type of toys mentioned above are appropriate for this purpose as are "laser mice" toys, ping-pong balls kicked or dragged around, Cat Dancer toys, and so on. (petplace.com)
  • Because there's a genetic basis for it, some cats show an extreme attraction. (webmd.com)
  • The unique cat was born with four ears due to a rare genetic mutation. (berkeley.edu)
  • Hospital vets will also provide your cat with pain relief, as well as anti-nausea medicine to help combat nausea your cat might have. (hillspet.com)
  • What Should the Average Cat Weigh? (petmd.com)
  • Like their big cat cousins, house cats are obligate carnivores , meaning they have to eat meat to stay healthy. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • We will develop a prosodic typology of cat vocalisations and present our results on a popular scientific website. (lu.se)
  • Study 2 will apply new methods to examine how cats perceive different prosodic cues in human speech. (lu.se)
  • People's reactions to cats, if they are unfamiliar with cats, is like the person who grabs a glass, expects water, and finds their mouth full of orange juice. (jpost.com)
  • Cats have the propensity to gaze unblinking in people's eyes, to appear to see things that aren't there, to run crazily around for no apparent reason, and to go from quiet to ferocious in a moment. (petplace.com)
  • A cat rubbing their face on you is a sign of affection. (webmd.com)
  • Since you already have an existing Caterpillar account, we've automatically enabled your access to Cat.com. (cat.com)
  • Cat.com was able to retrieve your Caterpillar profile, but requires a few more pieces of information that you don't have stored. (cat.com)
  • Join us at Companion Cat World and get a membership card, savings, and fun events! (cfa.org)
  • Consider getting a friendly companion cat for your cat. (petplace.com)
  • Taft admits he can't take all the cats he gets calls about and that many are euthanized, yet he condones keeping them as pets? (chicagoreader.com)
  • Our results may lead to an improved quality of life for cats and potentially for other pets as well. (lu.se)