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As with humans, the life expectancy of cats is increasing. With this longer life runs a greater chance of a kitty developing dementia similar to Alzheimer's.
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Birding refers to the soft, rat-a-tat, chirping, machine-gun noise a cat makes when it is intensely watching a bird or similar "prey" object that it cannot get to. Learn more about this unusual and comical feline vocalization.
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Even the most mild-mannered cat may bite under stressful circumstances. A cat bite can be a serious health concern if it becomes infected. Learn how to minimize the chances of infection and the signs that indicate a infection.
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Some cats are eager when catnip is offered and seem to revel in its effects. Other cats may appear to avoid it, despite prior displays of catnip sensitivity. There is a definite range in the amount and degree of the individual cat's reaction when presented with some catnip.
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Several myths are associated with cats and babies, a left-over from the days when cats were associated with witchcraft and evil spirits. Despite these old wives tales, cats and babies often make wonderful companions.
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Once familiar with each others’ presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose-to-nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the couch. Both cats and dogs can evolve beyond their instincts and learn to speak one another’s language.
Clipnosis (a combination of the words "clip" and "hypnosis") is a handy tool for the safe and effective handling of a cat, whether to make grooming easier or performing minor veterinary procedures. Learn more about this technique.
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The Cuddle Curl is an instinctive behavior exhibited by all animals who give birth to litters in a "nest". Every good mother cat will exhibit the Cuddle Curl. This behavior is essential to the well-being of her kittens.
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Cats seem to have an uncanny ability to survive falls from high places, including from the windows of tall buildings. So renowned is this phenomenon, it is has been nicknamed the "Highrise Syndrome".
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Cats have a variety of interesting behaviors in their repertoire. One if the most unusual (and amusing) of these is called the Flehmen Response. The cat partially opens its mouth, curls back the upper lip in a grimace and appears as if its about to snarl — but doesn't.
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