...Cats are prey chasing and killing animals by instinct. They can chase toys instead of prey and their instincts will be fulfilled. Toys relieve boredom, are good for exercise, and indoor cats, especially need toys. If you play with your cat, with his toys, the friendship grows. Getting a pole toy with leather tassels is a good idea. This is an interactive toy that you can enjoy with your feline friend. When buying cat toys avoid any with eyes that come off or that have strings, feathers, ribbons and such that could detach. Also, don't buy any stuffed with nutshells and polystyrene beads as these toys could be ripped open and your cat chew and swallow these items and choke or get sick. Toys with catnip filling are fun toys for your cat, though a kitten under six months of age may not be interested. There are a...
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...A Shattered Heart Inspired by Pokémon, Catwings, and Warrior Cats. Shatter, a female black cat with a white stripe, sat alongside Spirit, a female white cat with a black stripe. They sat on the windowsill, looking at the blizzard outside. They were Popokis, meaning they had special powers. There was a special language for Popokis, called Olelo. Young Popokis had to learn Olelo. Shatter and Spirit saw the one they were looking for, the one named Spectre, a male white cat with black spots. For the first time, they saw another one. Spirit put on her goggles and spread her wings. They were dragon-like. Shatter waved her tail and two fins appeared. These types of Popokis were called Inos, and they were very rare. All cats in a litter are Inos when they’re born. Their brother, Snow, a white cat with...
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...During the Spring of my sophomore year in high school, I decided to join Cats Crew. Cats Crew is a club that high schoolers can be apart of, and they meet after school every Monday. During this time, each student is paired with a second grader. The high schoolers get to read with them, play games, and just let them talk about their day. When I joined I was partnered with a boy named Aiden. Aiden and I had very different personalities. I’m on the more reserved side when it comes to doing group activities, but Aiden on the other hand is much more vocal, but still pretty shy. As a few weeks went by, we started to learned a lot from each other. Seeing how opposite our initial thoughts were, it was very interesting when we both would do something outside of our comfort-zone. One day we played a game as a whole group. We had to stand in a line and say our name, but we had to say it using an emotion and with lots of body movements. I was a little embarrassed at first to play, and I could see Aiden wasn’t so excited to participate either. Instead of giving up and choosing to not participate, I decided to play. Once it came to be my turn I did my best to be as silly as I could. I wanted to show Aiden that even if it’s not something you would normally do, you can try your best to make it fun. So after I went, I saw that Aiden was sitting on the ground...
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...Many cat owners can agree that some of the most memorable moments that they had with their feline companion was when they curled up with them and purred away. While it may be true that no one knows for certain, why cats purr, there have been several studies that suggest that they do so for several different reasons. Let's take a look at some of the reasons why cats purr. Cats were intially seperated itno two different groups. The first group consisted of cats that could not purr such as leopards, tigers, lions and cloded leapars, the rest was placed in a group that can't roar, but can purr such as domestic cats, ccheetahs, pumas and lynx. The underlying reason why they were sepeated into these twow groups were based on the the observation that small cats have a fully ossified hyoid bone, while big cats have a partially ossified hyoid bone. The hyoid is essntially, the structed support for the upper vocal tract and tongue of the cat. This is the reason why some cats are avle to roar while some cats are able to purr instead. Many cat owners can agree that some of the most memorable moents that...
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...The Persian cat is a common cat to have. The Persian cat is more of a lazy cat then energetic, this cat likes to lay around more than play. So if you are an active person i would not recommend this cat. Background No one knows where this cat came from, it just kind of appeared. There are no known long haired African cat. They think the Persian cat may be related to the Pallas Cat. The first of these cats was spotted in Italy in 1620. The cats soon reached Britain the ones that were found there were white instead of the normal grey. Present day research has showed that Persian cats are not related to the cats from the Near East but to the cats from Western Europe. The first Persian cat was presented to the public in 1871 at a cat show in London England. After the cat show everyone wanted a Persian cat. When people saw the cats they thought they were fake cats because they have a doll face. By the 1950s people were breeding these cats like crazy, everyone had a Persian cat. A lot of persian cats have to have surgery on their nasal passages because they have a problem breathing. Physical description Persian cats have long soft hair, it is very fluffy. They have a flat nose so breathing problems are common in Persian cats. The...
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...Kayla Reuss Mark Dixon Environmental Ethics 8 May 2015 Should the Big Cats Be Saved? Today five species of cats including tigers, lions, leopards, jaguars, and snow leopards, all known as the big cats struggle to survive. These cats have a reputation for being ferocious predators but are now all facing extinction. Habitat loss, poaching, and the dwindling populations of their prey seem to be the cause of near extinction for these majestic predators. The loss of the big cats has the potential to be detrimental to our planet and our lives. These big cats sit at the top of the food chain controlling populations for a multitude of species that are also vital to vital ecosystems and without them overpopulation and habitat devastation would occur. Though their populations are slim efforts are being made to protect the big cats and their habitats in order to keep them around. Ethically we are inclined to protect these big cats and their habitats in order safeguard their wellbeing and to ensure future generations of the big cats on the...
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...When I initially chose my research question: Crazy cat ladies and the story behind them. What defines a crazy cat lady? I did not realize how many directions this could take me. I originally was looking towards the crazy cat lady being stereo typical middle aged to older single women. These women replace human interaction with feline friends. Engaging them in both their personal and social lives. However, the peer reviewed information was very hard to come by. I have changed my direction more towards Crazy cat lady or cat hoarder what defines one another? In my research, I found much more information animal hoarding and the mental health conditions associated with the hoarding of cats. In my review, I will discuss what makes a crazy cat lady...
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...Edgar Allan Poe was a 19th century writer and one of the most celebrated writers today. He was known for his unique writing style. Today I will be analysing the main character in his story “The Black Cat” and whether or whether not he should be classified as a psychopath. The character starts off rather normal, living a normal life with a cat and life. That all changes when the character mutilates a cat which he supposedly loves, giving no reason beyond that he feels like he has to do it. The cat fears him, and eventually, he would hang it, still giving no solid reason. The cat comes back in some sort of ethereal form, which he fears. He opts to kill it, attemping to strike it with an axe and kill it, but his wife stops him. He kills his...
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...After Eric had someone make the virus they wanted to test it on a cat and they had a cat from when they came into town. When they gave the cat the virus it didn't have any side effects. The cat went on living for days then weeks but Eric who injected the cat with it became sick. He began to cough up blood, get random headaches, and become very paranoid. He later died and his friend James couldn't live knowing cats were alive but he realized they created yet another virus that caused humans harm. As the new virus spread more and more people died over a matter of 50 days over thousands of people where in the ground. Aria knew this virus was spreading so she and the other people in the town now re named Cation, made a protective wall the kept...
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...associated black cats with superstition. Historically, in the US but also in UK, black cats were associated with witchcraft and evil. Black cat was sign of poverty in China, in Europe is bad luck to have a black cat cross your path. In Canada, bans on the adoption of black cats on Halloween were common until a few years ago. But, is some cultures, black cats they were celebrated and seen as a sign of good luck. In UK, Japan and Australia it is quite the opposite: black cat is a sign of good fortune and good luck. For 19th century sailors black cats were kept on ships as they believed it would bring them luck. Fisherman’s wives would keep black cats while their husbands were away to sea, believing they...
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...What is Crystals in the Urine in Cats? The development of crystals in the urine, or crystalluria, occurs when normal minerals that float in the urine bind to each other. Crystalluria often occurs as part of another condition. The microscopic crystals have the appearance of fine sand. Though crystalluria isn't always indicative of an accompanying condition or illness, such as a urinary tract infection or kidney stones, the formation of crystals puts the cat at an increased risk of these problems. Cats who present with crystalluria need to be seen by a veterinarian in order to properly identify the crystals and diagnosis any underlying conditions that may be causing them to form. Symptoms of Crystals in the Urine in Cats Though the main symptom of crystalluria is the appearance of fine crystals in freshly-expelled urine, other...
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...Poe’s works are all interesting and intriguing. Many of Poe’s stories leave the reader wondering, “What the hell was wrong with him?” “Is he insane?” “Is there any other explanation for this?” In “The Black Cat,” the narrator is insane because he killed his wife and cat with no remorse. Alcoholism drove the narrator to insanity. He did not care about the consequences of his actions anymore. He just acted on the spot due to his poor judgement caused by the effects of alcohol. He was trying to get sent to hell. The narrator spends his last day alive writing down the story of how it all happened; how he became maniacal. As stated previously, alcoholism drove the narrator to insanity. He easily fell into the cycle of alcoholism: drinking to forget but always remembering. He started abusing his pets because of this. This is shown in the story by, “I took from my waistcoat-pocket a penknife, opened it, grasped the poor beast by the throat, and deliberately cut one of its eyes from the socket!” (Poe 13). This was done due to the effects of alcohol. When he woke up the next morning sober, he cried over his actions. He then proceeded to drown his sorrows in alcohol. Drinking alcohol is usually known for giving one “liquid courage,” which is basically...
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...Fat cats may be cuddly and nice to hold, but they are certainly not healthy. More and more cats are experiencing obesity, and the condition's attendant health problems. What is feline obesity? Feline obesity can be defined as the condition of being 15% or more above the IBW or ideal body weight. The average body weight for most cats ranges from 8 to 10 pounds, so if your cat is at about 12 pounds, he or she might be obese. Apart from body weight, the cat's body condition is also an important indicator. When visually inspecting your cat, a definite waist line should be seen both from both the side and the top, when your cat is standing. That is, an hourglass figure should be more or less visible. The ribs and vertebrae should also not be visible,...
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...If you mention the wild cats of Africa most of us automatically think of lions, leopards and cheetahs but, the vast lands of this continent are home to several other wild cats. This is a list of these forsaken wild cats who also call Africa home. Each one is as extraordinary and impressive as the more well known big cats of Africa. After reading this, I think you will agree with me just how amazing the all the wild cats of Africa are. Jungle cat (Felis chaus) Despite what the name infers, jungle cats do not really live in jungles and are often referred to as Swamp Cats or Reed Cats. They inhabit a wide range of habitats, preferring moist areas with thick vegetation cover as well as tall reeds or grass in which to hide while stalking prey....
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...distinct feature of the American Curl cat is its moderately large but curled ears. The curl of the ears of this breed should be about 90 degrees towards each other, and it should look like a crescent moon. Also, the curl should not be touching the skull. “Initially, a Curl kitten looks similar to any other kitten, though with large, open ears,” PetMD wrote in one of their articles. The tips of its ears will curl back on its first week, but it will uncurl, then curl again until the cat reaches its fourth month. By then, the curl on its ears will be permanent. Also, this cat has a soft and silky coat, but it does not have an undercoat. According to PetMD, the Curl can be found in different colors and its coat has long and short varieties....
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