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What Is The Optimum Age At Which A Kitten Should Leave Its Litter Mother An
2007-08-01 11:39:00 Opinions vary on this. Most feline behaviourists agree that the ideal age for a kitten to be passed to a prospective owner is between 7 and 9 weeks. Many professional pedigree cat breeders release kittens at 12 weeks, arguing that the kittens are much more socialized to each other and have been introduced to and ... More About: Leave , Mother , Opti , Kitten , Litt
Can Cats Miscarry?
2007-07-31 18:37:00 It is possible for a pregnant queen to miscarry. This would normally indicate sexual immaturity or infirmity, stress, foetal abnormality or an infection in the womb (uterus) region. It is known that foetal mortality in the early weeks of pregnancy can result in their reabsorption by the cat. More About: Cats , Reproduction , Carry
How Does My Cat Really View Me?
2007-07-31 10:50:00 When a kitten is first separated from its litter mother and siblings, plus any associated humans, there is much for it to adapt to and learn about. The owner is sniffed as they undertake the human stroking and petting ritual, in order to ascertain who that person is. The human scents that the cat smells ... More About: View , Really , Ally
What Is A ?Feral? Cat?
2007-07-31 00:19:00 The term feral, from the Latin firal, ferus, fera, is used for plants and animals that have reverted back to nature. In connection with felines, the term is used to identify a domesticated cat that has partially regressed back to the wild. This usage dates back 400 years and (perhaps coincidentally) is similar to feralis, ... More About: Cats
What Are The Signs of Aging In Cats?
2007-07-30 10:09:00 There are number of signs to look out for. The first set are obvious outward physical signs: Dark-coloured cats may gradually develop a greyish coat in old age. Eyes are not as bright in older cats. Whiskers are not so perfectly preened. Ears are not so quick to prick up at the slightest sound. Infirm cats also show their age ... More About: Cats , Signs , Aging
How Can I Tell If My Cat Is Healthy and Happy?
2007-07-30 00:38:00 This is easy. If your cat’s behaviour doesn’t change dramatically overnight, and eating and activity habits remain regular and normal, there’s a good chance that there is nothing at all to worry about. A happy and healthy cat will have been properly socialized and cared for as a kitten both by the breeder and you as ... More About: Health , Cat , Happy , Healthy , Tell
Can My Cat Eat The Same Food That I Eat?
2007-07-29 09:31:00 In theory, yes, although some foods intended for human consumption are not suitable. Your cat would probably refuse these anyway. Cat foods have been specifically developed by the major pet food manufacturers, who spend a great deal of time and money on research in order to ensure that the recipes sold offer a cat the ... More About: Food , Same
Is It True That Cats Don?t See In Colour?
More articles from this author:2007-07-28 18:19:00 Cats do not see exactly in ‘full colour’. Although cats would appear to see the world almost in an overlapping binocular ‘night vision’ of greys, whites and blacks (when darkness falls, they need acute visual abilities), tests suggest that they can gradually discriminate between colours. Cats combine all their senses to ‘feel’ their way around, ... More About: Cats , True , Colour , Physiology 1, 2, 3 |
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