I'M STILL ALIVE

4 ½ years passed. ok wow.

FOR GOD'S SAKE I WAS SO DUMB WHEN I MADE THIS BLOG LMAOO

but now im back, and grown up... /i guess?/

aaand today i decided to open this blog bcs of school's assignment /okay dont judge/

but guess from now on I'll be no longer posting about cats n stuff lol, things kinda change.

lets make this blog for a better need.

TOODLES 🌚🌚

99 interesting facts about kitty

Cats

1. Every year, nearly four million cats are eaten in Asia.^h
2. On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping. That means a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three years of its life.ⁱ
3. Unlike dogs, cats do not have a sweet tooth. Scientists believe this is due to a mutation in a key taste receptor.^d
4. When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down.ⁱ
5. The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar.”^f
6. A group of cats is called a “clowder.”^g
7. Female cats tend to be right pawed, while male cats are more often left pawed. Interestingly, while 90% of humans are right handed, the remaining 10% of lefties also tend to be male.^l

8. A cat cannot climb head first down a tree because its claws are curved the wrong way

   A cat can’t climb head first down a tree because every claw on a cat’s paw points the same way. To get down from a tree, a cat must back down.ⁱ
9. Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10.ⁱ
10. A cat’s brain is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to a dog’s. Both humans and cats have identical regions in their brains that are responsible for emotions.ⁱ
11. There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with approximately 40 recognized breeds.^k
12. Approximately 24 cat skins can make a coat.^e
13. While it is commonly thought that the ancient Egyptians were the first to domesticate cats, the oldest known pet cat was recently found in a 9,500-year-old grave on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. This grave predates early Egyptian art depicting cats by 4,000 years or more.^g
14. During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Pope Innocent VIII condemned cats as evil and thousands of cats were burned. Unfortunately, the widespread killing of cats led to an explosion of the rat population, which exacerbated the effects of the Black Death.^g
15. During the Middle Ages, cats were associated with withcraft, and on St. John’s Day, people all over Europe would stuff them into sacks and toss the cats into bonfires. On holy days, people celebrated by tossing cats from church towers.^g

16. Cats are the most popular pet in North American

    Cats are North America’s most popular pets: there are 73 million cats compared to 63 million dogs. Over 30% of households in North America own a cat.^g
17. The first cat in space was a French cat named Felicette (a.k.a. “Astrocat”) In 1963, France blasted the cat into outer space. Electrodes implanted in her brains sent neurological signals back to Earth. She survived the trip.^g
18. The group of words associated with cat (catt, cath, chat, katze) stem from the Latin catus, meaning domestic cat, as opposed to feles, or wild cat.^b
19. The term “puss” is the root of the principal word for “cat” in the Romanian term pisica and the root of secondary words in Lithuanian (puz) and Low German puus. Some scholars suggest that “puss” could be imitative of the hissing sound used to get a cat’s attention. As a slang word for the female pudenda, it could be associated with the connotation of a cat being soft, warm, and fuzzy.^j
20. Approximately 40,000 people are bitten by cats in the U.S. annually.^g
21. According to Hebrew legend, Noah prayed to God for help protecting all the food he stored on the ark from being eaten by rats. In reply, God made the lion sneeze, and out popped a cat.ⁱ
22. A cat’s hearing is better than a dog’s. And a cat can hear high-frequency sounds up to two octaves higher than a human.^a
23. A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance.^a
24. A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound.^a
25. Some cats have survived falls of over 65 feet (20 meters), due largely to their “righting reflex.” The eyes and balance organs in the inner ear tell it where it is in space so the cat can land on its feet. Even cats without a tail have this ability.^d

26. A cat rubs against people to mark them as their territory

    A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat’s scent.^a
27. Researchers are unsure exactly how a cat purrs. Most veterinarians believe that a cat purrs by vibrating vocal folds deep in the throat. To do this, a muscle in the larynx opens and closes the air passage about 25 times per second.ⁱ
28. When a family cat died in ancient Egypt, family members would mourn by shaving off their eyebrows. They also held elaborate funerals during which they drank wine and beat their breasts. The cat was embalmed with a sculpted wooden mask and the tiny mummy was placed in the family tomb or in a pet cemetery with tiny mummies of mice.^d
29. In 1888, more than 300,000 mummified cats were found an Egyptian cemetery. They were stripped of their wrappings and carted off to be used by farmers in England and the U.S. for fertilizer.ⁱ
30. Most cats give birth to a litter of between one and nine kittens. The largest known litter ever produced was 19 kittens, of which 15 survived.^c
31. Smuggling a cat out of ancient Egypt was punishable by death. Phoenician traders eventually succeeded in smuggling felines, which they sold to rich people in Athens and other important cities.^g
32. The earliest ancestor of the modern cat lived about 30 million years ago. Scientists called it the Proailurus, which means “first cat” in Greek. The group of animals that pet cats belong to emerged around 12 million years ago.^d
33. The biggest wildcat today is the Siberian Tiger. It can be more than 12 feet (3.6 m) long (about the size of a small car) and weigh up to 700 pounds (317 kg).^a
34. The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 20 inches (50 cm) long and can weigh as little as 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg).^a
35. Many Egyptians worshipped the goddess Bast, who had a woman’s body and a cat’s head.ⁱ
36. Mohammed loved cats and reportedly his favorite cat, Muezza, was a tabby. Legend says that tabby cats have an “M” for Mohammed on top of their heads because Mohammad would often rest his hand on the cat’s head.ⁱ
37. While many parts of Europe and North America consider the black cat a sign of bad luck, in Britain and Australia, black cats are considered lucky.^g
38. The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian cat, followed by the Main Coon cat and the Siamese cat.^a
39. The smallest pedigreed cat is a Singapura, which can weigh just 4 lbs (1.8 kg), or about five large cans of cat food. The largest pedigreed cats are Maine Coon cats, which can weigh 25 lbs (11.3 kg), or nearly twice as much as an average cat weighs.ⁱ

40. Some Siamese cats are cross-eyed to compensate for abnormal optic wiring

    Some Siamese cats appear cross-eyed because the nerves from the left side of the brain go to mostly the right eye and the nerves from the right side of the brain go mostly to the left eye. This causes some double vision, which the cat tries to correct by “crossing” its eyes.ⁱ
41. Researchers believe the word “tabby” comes from Attabiyah, a neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq. Tabbies got their name because their striped coats resembled the famous wavy patterns in the silk produced in this city.ⁱ
42. Cats hate the water because their fur does not insulate well when it’s wet. The Turkish Van, however, is one cat that likes swimming. Bred in central Asia, its coat has a unique texture that makes it water resistant.ⁱ
43. The Egyptian Mau is probably the oldest breed of cat. In fact, the breed is so ancient that its name is the Egyptian word for “cat.”^d
44. The costliest cat ever is named Little Nicky, who cost his owner $50,000. He is a clone of an older cat.ⁱ
45. A cat usually has about 12 whiskers on each side of its face.^f
46. A cat’s eyesight is both better and worse than humans. It is better because cats can see in much dimmer light and they have a wider peripheral view. It’s worse because they don’t see color as well as humans do. Scientists believe grass appears red to cats.^d
47. Spanish-Jewish folklore recounts that Adam’s first wife, Lilith, became a black vampire cat, sucking the blood from sleeping babies. This may be the root of the superstition that a cat will smother a sleeping baby or suck out the child’s breath.^f
48. Perhaps the most famous comic cat is the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. With the ability to disappear, this mysterious character embodies the magic and sorcery historically associated with cats.^f
49. In the original Italian version of Cinderella, the benevolent fairy godmother figure was a cat.^f

50. Two Siamese cats discovered microphones hidden by Russian spies in Holland’s embassy in Moscow

    In Holland’s embassy in Moscow, Russia, the staff noticed that the two Siamese cats kept meowing and clawing at the walls of the building. Their owners finally investigated, thinking they would find mice. Instead, they discovered microphones hidden by Russian spies. The cats heard the microphones when they turned on.ⁱ
51. The little tufts of hair in a cat’s ear that help keep out dirt direct sounds into the ear, and insulate the ears are called “ear furnishings.”^d
52. The ability of a cat to find its way home is called “psi-traveling.” Experts think cats either use the angle of the sunlight to find their way or that cats have magnetized cells in their brains that act as compasses.ⁱ
53. Isaac Newton invented the cat flap. Newton was experimenting in a pitch-black room. Spithead, one of his cats, kept opening the door and wrecking his experiment. The cat flap kept both Newton and Spithead happy.ⁱ
54. The world’s rarest coffee, Kopi Luwak, comes from Indonesia where a wildcat known as the luwak lives. The cat eats coffee berries and the coffee beans inside pass through the stomach. The beans are harvested from the cat's dung heaps and then cleaned and roasted. Kopi Luwak sells for about $500 for a 450 g (1 lb) bag.ⁱ
55. A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food.^g
56. A cat almost never meows at another cat, mostly just humans. Cats typically will spit, purr, and hiss at other cats.^g
57. A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loosely fitting vertebrae. Humans only have 34.^d

58. Many cat owners think their cats can read their minds

    Approximately 1/3 of cat owners think their pets are able to read their minds.^f
59. All cats have claws, and all except the cheetah sheath them when at rest.^f
60. Two members of the cat family are distinct from all others: the clouded leopard and the cheetah. The clouded leopard does not roar like other big cats, nor does it groom or rest like small cats. The cheetah is unique because it is a running cat; all others are leaping cats. They are leaping cats because they slowly stalk their prey and then leap on it.^a
61. A cat lover is called an Ailurophilia (Greek: cat+lover).^g
62. In Japan, cats are thought to have the power to turn into super spirits when they die. This may be because according to the Buddhist religion, the body of the cat is the temporary resting place of very spiritual people.ⁱ
63. Most cats had short hair until about 100 years ago, when it became fashionable to own cats and experiment with breeding.ⁱ
64. Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (humans have only 6). A cat can independently rotate its ears 180 degrees.ⁱ

65. During the nearly 18 hours a day that kittens sleep, an important growth hormone is released

    One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.^g
66. Cats have about 130,000 hairs per square inch (20,155 hairs per square centimeter).ⁱ
67. The heaviest cat on record is Himmy, a Tabby from Queensland, Australia. He weighed nearly 47 pounds (21 kg). He died at the age of 10.^c
68. The oldest cat on record was Crème Puff from Austin, Texas, who lived from 1967 to August 6, 2005, three days after her 38th birthday. A cat typically can live up to 20 years, which is equivalent to about 96 human years.^c
69. The lightest cat on record is a blue point Himalayan called Tinker Toy, who weighed 1 pound, 6 ounces (616 g). Tinker Toy was 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall and 7.5 inches (19 cm) long.^c
70. The tiniest cat on record is Mr. Pebbles, a 2-year-old cat that weighed 3 lbs (1.3 k) and was 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) high.^c
71. A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime.ⁱ
72. In the 1750s, Europeans introduced cats into the Americas to control pests.^f
73. The first cat show was organized in 1871 in London. Cat shows later became a worldwide craze.^f
74. The first cartoon cat was Felix the Cat in 1919. In 1940, Tom and Jerry starred in the first theatrical cartoon “Puss Gets the Boot.” In 1981 Andrew Lloyd Weber created the musical Cats, based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.f
75. The normal body temperature of a cat is between 100.5 ° and 102.5 °F. A cat is sick if its temperature goes below 100 ° or above 103 °F.^d
76. A cat has 230 bones in its body. A human has 206. A cat has no collarbone, so it can fit through any opening the size of its head.^d
77. A cat’s nose pad is ridged with a unique pattern, just like the fingerprint of a human.^d
78. If they have ample water, cats can tolerate temperatures up to 133 °F.^g
79. Foods that should not be given to cats include onions, garlic, green tomatoes, raw potatoes, chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Though milk is not toxic, it can cause an upset stomach and gas. Tylenol and aspirin are extremely toxic to cats, as are many common houseplants. Feeding cats dog food or canned tuna that's for human consumption can cause malnutrition.^g
80. A 2007 Gallup poll revealed that both men and women were equally likely to own a cat.^g
81. A cat’s heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats a minute.ⁱ

82. Cat’s sweat only through their paws

    Cats don’t have sweat glands over their bodies like humans do. Instead, they sweat only through their paws.^g
83. In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens.ⁱ
84. Relative to its body size, the clouded leopard has the biggest canines of all animals' canines. Its dagger-like teeth can be as long as 1.8 inches (4.5 cm).^a
85. Cats spend nearly 1/3 of their waking hours cleaning themselves.^d
86. Grown cats have 30 teeth. Kittens have about 26 temporary teeth, which they lose when they are about 6 months old.^d
87. A cat called Dusty has the known record for the most kittens. She had more than 420 kittens in her lifetime.ⁱ
88. The largest cat breed is the Ragdoll. Male Ragdolls weigh between 12 and 20 lbs (5.4-9.0 k). Females weigh between 10 and 15 lbs (4.5-6.8 k).^c
89. Cats are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Cats are said to detect earthquake tremors 10 or 15 minutes before humans can.^d
90. In contrast to dogs, cats have not undergone major changes during their domestication process.^a
91. A female cat is called a queen or a molly.^g
92. In the 1930s, two Russian biologists discovered that color change in Siamese kittens depend on their body temperature. Siamese cats carry albino genes that work only when the body temperature is above 98° F. If these kittens are left in a very warm room, their points won’t darken and they will stay a creamy white.^g
93. There are up to 60 million feral cats in the United States alone.^k
94. The oldest cat to give birth was Kitty who, at the age of 30, gave birth to two kittens. During her life, she gave birth to 218 kittens.^c
95. The most traveled cat is Hamlet, who escaped from his carrier while on a flight. He hid for seven weeks behind a pane. By the time he was discovered, he had traveled nearly 373,000 miles (600,000 km).^c
96. The most expensive cat was an Asian Leopard cat (ALC)-Domestic Shorthair (DSH) hybrid named Zeus. Zeus, who is 90% ALC and 10% DSH, has an asking price of £100,000 ($154,000).^c
97. The cat who holds the record for the longest non-fatal fall is Andy. He fell from the 16^th floor of an apartment building (about 200 ft/.06 km) and survived.^c
98. The richest cat is Blackie who was left £15 million by his owner, Ben Rea.^c
99. The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn.^g

cat breed

	SHORTHAIRED CAT BREED Abyssinian Today's Abyssinian retains a resemblance to the noble cats depicted in ancient Egyptian statues. The Abyssinian sports a ticked, richly colored tabby coat without markings on legs, tail and neck, but with dramatic facial markings. The Abyssinian comes in four coat colors: ruddy, red, blue and fawn. Not a lap cat, the Abyssinian is nonetheless among the most loyal and highly intelligent of breeds.
	SHORTHAIRED CAT BREED American Shorthair Ideal American Shorthairs exude symmetry, with the breed standard calling for them to be slightly longer than tall. Females tend to be smaller than males. The face of an American Shorthair should be full-cheeked with an open expression. Eyes are medium to large in size and mostly round with an almond-like curve at the top. The breed's coat comes in a variety of colors and designs, such as the black cat variety; however, the silver classic tabby is perhaps the best known.
	SHORTHAIRED CAT BREED Bengal The International Cat Association defines the Bengal as at least a fourth-generation descendant of a crossing between the wild Asian leopard cat and a domestic cat. The first three foundation crosses are identified as F1s, F2s and F3s. The ideal Bengal is domestic in personality, but displays the wild cat's pattern of rosetted spotting and the pelted look. The traditional Bengal color is brown tabby — black, brown or rust color in clear contrast to a tan or orange background. Bengals are curious, entertaining and have a special love of water.
	SHORTHAIRED CAT BREED Bombay This American breed is called the Bombay because its intensely black coat is reminiscent of that of an Indian black leopard. It's also known as a black Burmese, because this black cat breed came about after crosses with a sable Burmese and a black American Shorthair. The Bombay sports large, golden eyes and wide-set ears on its rounded head. This black beauty speaks softly, loves to play and is highly confident yet gentle.
<="" td="" />	SHORTHAIRED CAT BREED Egyptian Mau With characteristics of a wild cat, the Egyptian Mau embodies a spirit reflecting the deity it once was in ancient Egypt. The breed boasts exotic coats of bronze and silver spots and is known as the only naturally spotted domestic cat. The Egyptian Mau cats possess extraordinary senses of smell, hearing and sight, making them highly alert to their surroundings. Egyptian Maus are sensitive to the needs and feelings of their families, both human and feline.

	LONGHAIRED CAT BREED Himalayan Depending on the association, the Himalayan may be considered a separate breed or a color pattern of the Persian breed. The Himalayan was originally developed from crosses between Siamese and Persians in an effort to transfer the pointed pattern to the Persian type. The Himilayan should have the massive build and flowing coat of the Persian no matter how it is registered. A wide range of point colors are accepted, including seal, chocolate, blue, lilac, red, cream and the combinations of parti-color points and tabby (called lynx) points. Himalayans have the Persian's gentle, easygoing personality with an extra spark. (Also see descriptions for Exotic and Persian.)
	LONGHAIRED CAT BREED Maine Coon The Maine Coon is one of the most popular breeds at show tables. This shaggy feline shares its affection with the entire family, but elects a single person as its beloved owner. The Maine Coon sports four color classes: solid, tabby, tabby with white and particolor. Patterns include the classic tabby, the mackerel tabby and the patched tabby. The Maine Coon is the second most popular breed in America and has earned the nickname, "The Gentle Giant."
	SHORTHAIRED CAT BREED Munchkin The Munchkin is distinguished by a spontaneous dominant mutation that shortens the cat's legs. Except for their disproportionately short legs, cats should be well-balanced. It is important that the legs be straight, never bowed or cow-hocked. The head shape is an equilateral triangle. All colors and patterns, as well as both longhaired and shorthaired Munchkins, are accepted for competition. The longhaired Munchkin's coat is silky, semi-long and ends in a fully plumed tail. Munchkins are kittenish, outgoing and respond well to handling.
	SHORTHAIRED CAT BREED Pixiebob The Pixiebob is a domestic cat visually resembling the North American Bobcat. Despite its fierce look, the Pixiebob is noted for its loving, trustworthy and tractable personality. Heavy brows with bushier hair above the eyes, lynx tipping on the ears and longer "mutton chops" on the cheeks complete the Pixiebob's wild look. The tail can measure from 1 to 6 inches in length. Pixiebob cats have brown tabby markings on a tan or reddish background and may be polydactyl (having extra toes).
	SHORTHAIRED CAT BREED Oriental Similar to the Siamese in body type and personality, Orientals do not, however, share the characteristic Siamese coloring. They are slender yet hearty and are generally of a solid color or tabby-patterned in a variety of colors for both the shorthair and longhair varieties. The Oriental will remain loyal throughout its life and deserves no less from its human companion
	SHORTHAIRED CAT BREED Siamese Named for Siam, this popular breed is intelligent and has a striking personality, suggestive of an inscrutable inner life. The breeding tradition began generations ago, but the Siamese of today still have the graceful elegance suggested in the earliest breed standards. The four accepted coat colors for Siamese cat breeds are seal point, chocolate point, blue point and lilac point. The sensitive Siamese is in your lap, on your newspaper, in your bed and completely in your heart.
	LONGHAIRED CAT BREED Ragdoll The Ragdoll earns its name from its habit of relaxing to the point of utter limpness in one's arms. The Ragdoll's light-colored body has darker Siamese-type points on the face, legs, tail and ears. Remember, the Ragdoll is a strictly indoor cat; due to its extremely docile nature, it may often lack the ability to defend itself.
	SHORTHAIRED CAT BREED Russian Blue As its name indicates, this blue-coated cat seems to be of Russian origin; it is said to have arrived in England during the mid-19th century aboard a Russian merchant ship. The most distinctive feature of the Russian Blue is its fur, which seems to be frosted with powdered sugar. The mesmerizing, emerald green eyes are large and round and set wide apart. This sugarcoated cat is ideal for those who lead a quiet, subtle, calm lifestyle. The Russian Blue breed detests noise, confusion, change and surprised.
	LONGHAIRED CAT BREED Persian The impressive Persian is a massively built cat clothed in a long, flowing coat. Short, heavily boned legs support the Persian's boxy body. The cat's head should be round, with large, round eyes and a short, snub nose. A sweet expression promises the easygoing personality for which the Persian is popular. Such a wide variety of colors are accepted in the Persian breed that they are divided for competition into seven categories: solids, silver/golden, smoke/shaded, tabby, particolor, bicolor and Himalayan. It is important to remember that this breed requires daily grooming.
	LONGHAIRED CAT BREED Birman Also known as the "Sacred Cat of Burma," Birmans are colorpoint cats, meaning they have a darker color on their tail, legs, ears and face, much like the Siamese or the Himalayan division of the Persian. In the cat-show world, the white front paws are referred to as gloves and the back paws as socks. Terms most frequently used to describe Birman cats are gentle, polite, affectionate and outgoing.

how to make cat happy

Steps

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   Petting Your Cat: Some cats have different preferences than others, so some might like to be scratched while others like to be left alone until they feel they want human affection.
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   Protection: For their safety it is sometimes essential for your cat to be an indoor cat (e.g. if your cat is a rare breed and could be stolen or has a medical condition). All cats, indoors or out must have plenty of toys and human attention. Also (if possible) the companionship of another animal may be beneficial (another cat is ideal, though a new kitten can upset older cats). This can help to keep your cat busy when you cannot be at home. It is also important that you have your cats vaccinated as this will prevent them picking up diseases from the outside world once they start going outside. Vaccines are harmless and given by a veterinarian roughly every 6 months.
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   Feeding: Give your cat a consistent diet as sudden changes might upset their delicate stomach. Dry food can have all the nutrients your cat will need and will help to keep teeth strong and clean, though with dry cat food products care should be taken to ensure fresh water is always available. Give your cat a treat once in a while, but don't over do it as this can lead to problems including weight gain and "fussy eating habits". Also, human food is not beneficial to a cats diet.
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   Freedom: While your cat is sleeping, try to avoid waking it up, especially if they are kittens as this is when they do most of their growing. When allowing your cat outside you should ensure your animal is microchipped, this will help people to reunite you with your pet should anything happen or the cat become lost. If you have just moved house and plan on letting your cat outside, you should keep him/her indoors for at least 6 weeks. Kittens should not be let outside til the age of at least 6 months after they have been spayed/neutered. It would also be in your pets interest if you did not let him/her outside if you live on a busy road or where they would be likely to be struck by a vehicle.
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   Relationship: A positive relationship with their owners is crucial to a cat's emotional well being. Discipline with a squirt bottle can alienate your cat and make it nervous around people. With cats the best form of discipline is prevention and every care should be taken to avoid "bad habits". To ensure this scratching posts should be provided and the litter box should always be clean. If you move house or your cat becomes stressed it is a good idea to give him/her their own space, a quiet room that is not often used, with access to a litter tray is ideal.
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   Entertainment: When you are unable to be with your cat a radio with soft music such as classical music can help them to relax but any talk show will help your cat feel like somebody is home. Most cats cope extremely well on their own, that is what makes them an ideal pet for somebody who works long hours. If you are considering getting a new kitten, you should always consider getting two from the same litter as they will have bonded and will keep each other company. Though two kittens from different litters will bond if they are introduced at a young age. Cat toys are readily available at any pet shop and most supermarkets for very little money. These can give your pet hours of entertainment and help prevent boredom.
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   Litter: Change litter regularly, as cats do not like using dirty litter boxes. They are very clean animals and appreciate clean toilet facilities as much as we do. Some cats prefer different types of litter in my experience. If your cat is used to one specific type of litter it is a good idea to stick to it. This will also prevent soiling in the home.
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   Love: Make sure that you spend quality time with your cat. This can help you to relax as much as it can your pet. It will be beneficial to both of you and help you to bond with each other. Try to keep your cat in a routine, as all animals love a routine, it helps to make them feel secure and stable in the environment you provide for them.
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   Health: Have your cat spayed or neutered. Doing this will make your cat healthy and happy, it will also make your pet less likely to contract some diseases such as the feline HIV virus (this cannot be passed on to humans!). Go to a good veterinarian. If you can, go to one recommended by a friend or the person you purchased your cat/kitten from. Keep up to date with vaccinations. Regular worming and flea treatments are essential, especially if your cat spends time outdoors and is likely to pick up these common parasites.
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    Freedom: If your cat is an indoor cat, it is normal for your cat to want to eat grass, a special type of cat grass can be grown indoors for your pet. This is better for any cat (even outdoor cats) as it helps the digestive system and doesn't cause vomiting that garden grass can induce.
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    Cats love freedom so they would like to live somewhere wide and open. If you live somewhere where this is not possible or you own a cat that is a rare breed and could be stolen or a cat that needs medication, some people build an outdoor pen for their pets. It is best to equip the area with branches and scratching posts for them to play on. Cats should never be kept in these constantly and an area of shelter should always be provided, as well as access to fresh water. It is best to only let them out into the pen in the daytime. If you want to do this remember that cats are brilliant climbers and it should be checked and fully secured before you let your pet into it.
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    Hunting: It is normal for your cat to catch birds, insects, mice and other wildlife. It is not fair to punish your cat for this as they are only displaying natural behavior.

 Tips

• To make your cat love you, you should rub your head against his.That's what a mother cat would do.
• Regularly clean your litter boxes, they can get stinky!
• If your cat goes missing, remember to check garden sheds (even those of neighbors). Phone all local veterinarians because if the animal was injured, it may have been handed in. Also phone local rescue centres as they have a holding period just in case owners get in touch. Please remember to get your cat microchipped; it will prevent many of these problems.
• Before you let your cat outside, make sure he/she is fit, healthy, up-to-date with vaccinations, flea treated, and spayed/neutered.
• A food bowl and litter box should not be put side-by-side as a cat will not eat near their toilet.
• Regarding dry food: Dry food can affect cats negatively, especially those prone to urinary tract infections.
• Letting your cat sleep in your bed can be awkward because the cat may wake you up. Instead, give your cat its own space to sleep away from your room, but make sure you have a time when you wake up in the morning as the cat will be expecting its food.
• Put multiple litter boxes in the house.
• Cats don't like dirty water.Always have fresh water available for them.
• Brush your cat daily to get rid of any loose fur. It also stops fur from falling of in the house. LOVE YOUR CAT!!!
• Always be patient n cuddly.
• Cardboard boxes and cats are a match made in heaven.
• From now and then give your cat a treat eg : catnip or a ball of yarn.
• Give your cat access to the windows, as they love to watch the birds and squirrels outside.

Warnings

• Do Not feed your cat a vegetarian diet. Cats are carnivores and must eat meat. A meatless diet will eventually kill the cat as they live on a pure protein diet. All cats should only be fed on a diet designed for them, such as any quality brand cat food.
• Never de-claw an outdoor cat. Cats need their claws to protect them in the wild against other animals.
• It can be a good idea to keep a collar on your cat, but some cats may become snagged on fences by their collar which may result in suffocation. A microchip is a much safer option, and all rescuers and veterinarians now scan for them before they proceed with handling the animal.
• Please note dog food DOES NOT contain the vitamins and minerals cats need to survive.

about me

hi! my name is Michelle i am 10 years old. this is my first blog, it's so hard to create a blog but i have a lot of fun.

i am a cat lover i really love cats i have a cat, i named her Stella, i have a lot of kitties and i love them....
    
       this is stella

my one and only kitty......she's now 8 months old
i will upload my photos and post next time.

see ya...