Do You Want to Know Cat Facts And About My Cats?

Fun Fact!

2010-04-04T06:09:00.001-07:00

This picture is not of my cat but is what my cat does when theres a storm coming!
I was watching animal planet and they said something like cats can sense a storm and you can tell when your cat tucks all of it's paws underneath him/her! Isn't that cool? And their hair gets kind of static like. Animals have such amazing instincts!

Do You Know Cats?

2008-11-27T06:54:00.000-08:00

Sleep

Cats have energy and spend about two thirds of their life asleep. Provide comfy materials for your cat to sleep. You still should give your cat a chance to play with a toy though.

Handling

It is wrong to pick up your cat by it's neck. It will damage your cat's muscles. Hold your cat/kitten with one hand under the chest and the rest of his/her weight supported by your other hand. Kittens must be handled gently because their bones are fragile.

Grooming

Brushing and combing will remove loose hair, dirt, and fleas that may pick up. Though cats groom themselves, it does not get rid of everything. Long-haired cats need to be groomed especially.

Exploring

Cats love to play. They would love to climb trees in your yard, run high speed, and leap high distances. Watch your cat so he/she will stay out of trouble. Your cat shouldn't stay or be shut out at night. They need a soft, warm, and safe place to sleep. There are risks of car accidents, and wild animals and dogs.

Better, Inside or Out?

Your cat really lives longer inside. Your cat will live longer and stay out of trouble. Bugs, and sicknesses can affect your cat. In my opinion, I think it's okay to keep your cat outside for fresh air. Both indoor and out love their home because they bond with it.

Cats Diet

Cats are specialized to eat meat. Their teeth and digestive system are made to eat meat. They have 30 sharp teeth. The cats tongue has sharp spines, papillae, useful for retaining and ripping flesh. It's hook like tongue helps them groom their self. A n adult cats diet should contain 30 to 40% of protein on a dry basis. Cats regular diet in the wild would be:

mice and other rodents
small mammals
birds
fish insects
snakes and other reptiles

2008-09-20T08:18:00.000-07:00

Cody has been staying with the vet for three weeks, but his broken leg is as good as new. It's in a little different angle, but it's fine. Cody already returned to his exploring. Him and Jackie are garage cats and outdoor. Cody's leg is broken from the neighbors dog attacking him. Thats how. Here are some pictures of him Above.
Cody is always anxious, and curious, also playful. He loves to play. The vets scent on Cody makes Jackie unfamiliar with Cody, so sometimes they hiss at eachother but slowly his scent will go away. I'm so happy that Cody's home.

Cody!

2008-08-23T08:42:00.000-07:00

Cody is staying at the vet this week. Hopefully they take it off!

Criple Cat

2008-06-29T11:33:00.001-07:00

Cody got attacked by my neighbors dog two weeks ago while I was at a soccer camp in cocoa beach (my cat)
He has to stay in a cast for seven more weeks. It is very hard for him to move and I know he is not comfortable in his splint. I feel so bad for him and hopes he gets better!
XOXO Cody!

2008-06-07T19:19:00.000-07:00

Do You Want To Know About My Cats?

this picture on the left is a picture of Pepper sleeping. He is the kitten I kept.

the picture under was not taken by me but one of the kittens looked like this.
The picture on the right is me holding the kitten I kept.his name is pepper.

My cat who had the kittens is named...

Jackie!
I kept one of her kittens from the first litter.And on the top theres a picture Of Pepper.
The first litter kittens were born on march 31, 2006

One of the kittens from the first litter is named Ruby.He use to eat the litter box when
he was a kitten.

Me and my friend saved Jackie trapped in a attic.And that's how we found her pregnant.

I don't have any pictures of Jackie's second litter.But she had four kittens in the second litter.
And in the first litter she had six kittens.

this picture above is Jackie's first litter.
Right now I still have my cats ,and Pepper is very fat.He just turned one years old.
the second litter were born on Thanksgiving morning.
The picture on the right is a picture of Jackie.

I'll list the kittens names from the first litter. Sammy,Ruby,Pepper,Bear,Crystal,Oreo.
The second litter is Princess,beauty,midnight,smokey.

Posted by: Athena

Categories:
animal stories, cat pictures, cats, kittens, kitties, litter, pets

2008-06-07T19:16:00.002-07:00

The story on how I got my cat Jackie.

The picture on the right is a picture of Jackie.
This is the story on how I got my cat.
One day my friend came over and
we were playing outside and we
heard some animal meowing in
the house next door that people
were building.Me and my friend
decided that it was a cat.But we
couldn't see the cat because it
was trapped in the attic.So we
went to my mom and she got
out our ladder.So my mom went
to the house were we heard the cat in
and my mom opened the attic door
and unfolded the ladder and then the cat jumped out.
We thought that the cat belonged to
somebody so we went around the neighborhood
and asked if it was their cat everybody
said it wasn't their cat so we decided
that we want to keep the cat but the
thing was my dad doesn't like cats!
Later on when my dad came home
he said he does not want the cat.
But then he sees how sweet she is
so he lets us keep her!And then we named her Jackie.

2008-06-07T19:16:00.001-07:00

Pictures of My Cats

this picture above is a picture of me and my cat.

The picture on the right is a picture of my cat Pepper.

The picture on the left is a picture of my cat Pepper.

Cat Facts

2008-06-07T19:12:00.000-07:00

Kitty fact #1
The Persian cat has the longest and thickest
fur of all domestic cats.The topcoat may be up to
5 inches long.

Kitty fact #2
Calico cats are nearly always females.

Kitty fact #3
Never pick up a cat by the neck.Only a mother cat
can do this safely.

Kitty fact #4
Abraham Lincoln's cat,Tabby was the first of several White House cats.

Kitty fact #5
Did you know that cats will use more than 500 muscles to leap,jump
and sprint?Now that's a lot of muscle!

Kitty fact #6
Cats scratch to shed the sheaths,
or hard protective covering of their claws so new ones can grow.

2008-06-07T19:11:00.000-07:00

Animals

2008-06-07T19:10:00.000-07:00

Pepper and Princess & Smokey

Above is a picture of Princess.
Jackie(my cat) had two litters.Her first kittens were named Sammy,Ruby,Pepper,Crystal,Oreo, and Bear.I decided to keep Pepper Because I thought he was the sweetest.He's really mellow.And the second litter kittens were named Princess,Beauty,Midnight,& Smokey.The picture below is a picture of Pepper,Princess,& Smokey.

2008-06-07T19:09:00.002-07:00

Holloween Pictures of Pepper & Jackie And Other

BOO!!!!!!!!!!

Trick-o-treat!

Happy Holloween!!!

Pepper and Jackie Sleeping together.

2008-06-07T19:09:00.001-07:00

Cat Facts

Kitty Facts

1.Did you know that cats cannot see directly under it's nose?This is why a cat never seems to find tidbits on the floor directly in front of them!

2.The cat was domesticated over 4,000 years ago.

3.The first cat show was in 1871 at the Crystal Palace in London.

4.Did you know the word cat in various languages is:French-chat;German-katze;Italian-gatto;Spanish/Portugese-gato;Maltese-qattus;Icelandic-kottur;Greek-gata;Hindu-katas;Japanese-neko;Polish-kot

5.Did you know that if your cat hides and then pounces on you,she or he is acting out her or his instinctive hunting ritual?Watch out for lurking kittens!

6.For some cats,the chlorine in fresh tap water can irritate sensitive parts of their nose.It's a good idea to let tap water sit for a few hours before giving it to your cat.

7.Cat saliva contains a cleaning agent that helps keep their fur clean.

8.The Ocicat is known for being extremely devoted to it's human companions.

9.Did you know that the domestic cat is the only cat species able to hold it's tail vertically while walking?All wild cats hold their tails horizontally or tucked between their legs while walking.

2008-06-07T19:08:00.000-07:00

Cheetah's

First,a female cheetah mates with a male cheetah and then the cheetah becomes pregnant.

Month's later she gives birth to several cubs.Later the cheetah mother sits on top of a termite mound.She is looking for a safe place to sleep.Her babies are hiding in the tall golden grass.Uh-oh!The cheetah mother sees a hyena.Hyenas,lions,and leopards can hurt cheetah cubs and it's mother.

Cheetah spots help it blend into the tall golden grass.The name cheetah comes from the Indian word "cita" (say:chee-tuh).It means "spotted one".All cheetahs have different patterns of spots.It's the same with our fingerprints that everyone's is different.

Cheetah cubs fur may look soft and cuddly, but really they are thick and scratchy. The fur around their necks are called a "mantle".Cheetahs can not roar like lions.So when they are in danger , they hiss and arch their back to frighten.Cheetahs love to play, but usually are shy.They will not attack humans unless you bother them.A long time ago, some rich people kept cheetahs as pets.They also would train them to hunt for them.

Today humans are dangerous to cheetahs.They kill them for their beautiful fur.Other big cats like lions hunt in packs but cheetahs work alone when it gets to hunting.When cubs are one-a-half years old they will leave their mother and start their own life.

2008-06-07T19:07:00.000-07:00

Jackies Thanksgiving Babies

If you read my first couple articles on Jackie(my cat)and her babies then you would understand this more.If you read the article about her babies birthdays, well on Thanksgiving morning was her second litter of kittens birthday!But the main reason I'm writing this is to tell you how to make a mini kitty cake for your cats birthday.It's something special I made up for my cats.It is something simple. Here are the steps...

Ingredients:can of wet cat food;dry cat food;plate

Gently open the wet cat food
Carefully flip over the can of cat food
Now take the dry and decorate the wet cat food with your cats name or cute decorations
Now serve it to your cat so he,she can enjoy their birthday

2008-06-07T19:03:00.000-07:00

Cat Facts

Cats make more than 100 vocal sounds.
Cats see about six times better at night than humans do!
Americans spend more money on cat food than baby food.
The heaviest cat weighed 47 lbs.(18 kg)
Cats have 230 bones in their bodies.

2008-06-07T19:02:00.002-07:00

Cat & Dog Diseases & Disorders

Dogs could have canine equivalent of breast cancer.
Dogs could have aggressive behavior.
Cats can be diagnosed with feline leukemia.
Cats can have improper food absorption witch is when they have flaky skin,and weight loss.
Dogs can have a mysterious,hard to treat fungal condition that damages the lungs called valley fever.These cases are examples of an insidious,unsuspected epidemic that sickens,weakens,and kills companion animals before their time.Pure and mixed breeds,males and females,neutered,spayed,and intact animals: all are at risk.Because of this unrecognized epidemic,veterinarians are seeing an increase in the following:

Cancer
Autoimmune disorders
Relentless skin allergies with inflammation,ulceration,and itchiness
Severe hypersensitivity to food and insect bites
Chronic bacterial,viral,and fungal infections
Feline retroviruses and urinary syndrome
Inflammatory bowl disease
Inability to develop protective antibodies from vaccinations
Obesity

2008-06-07T19:02:00.001-07:00

Pepper And His Sister Crystal

This is a picture of Pepper and Crystal together.Pepper and Crystal were only a two months old in this picture, and now they are almost three years old!

2008-06-07T18:59:00.000-07:00

Pictures of Cody And Jackie

These are pictures of Jackie and Cody. Cody is the kitten.

Amazing Facts About Cats

2008-06-07T18:53:00.000-07:00

Amazing facts about cats!

Did you know...

	Ailurophilia is the "love of cats."
	The nose pad of a cat is ridged in a pattern that is unique, just like the fingerprint of a human.
	There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with 33 different breeds.
	The American cat population reached nearly 68 million in 1996. American Demographics magazine estimates that's about 200 million kitty yawns per hour and a whopping 425 million catnaps each day!
	A cat's heart beats twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats per minute.
	25% of cat owners blow dry their cats hair after a bath.

	The largest cat breed is the Ragdoll. Males weigh twelve to twenty pounds, with females weighing ten to fifteen pounds. The smallest cat breed is the Singapura. Males weigh about six pounds while females weigh about four pounds.
	Calico cats are almost always female.
	If your cat is near you, and her tail is quivering, this is the greatest expression of love your cat can give you. If her tail starts thrashing, her mood has changed --- Time to distance yourself from her.
	Cats wag their tails when it is in a stage of conflict. The cat wants to do two things at once, but each impulse blocks the other. For example: If your cat is in the doorway wanting to go outside, and you open the door to find it raining, the cat's tail will wag because of internal conflict. The cat wants to go outside, but doesn't want to go into the rain. Once the cat makes a decision and either returns to the house or leaves into the rain, the tail will immediately stop wagging.
	Don't pick a kitten or a cat up by the scruff of its neck; only mother cats can do this safely, and only with their kittens.

Cats knead with their paws when they're happy.

	Your cat loves you and can "read" your moods. If you're sad or under stress, you may also notice a difference in your cat's behavior.
	The domestic cat is the only cat species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. All wild cats hold their tails horizontally or tucked between their legs while walking.

An average cat has 1-8 kittens per litter, and 2-3 litters per year.

During her productive life, one female cat could have more than 100 kittens.

In 1952, a Texas Tabby named Dusty set the record by having more than 420 kittens before having her last litter at age 18.

The largest known litter (with all surviving) was that of a Persian in South Africa named Bluebell. Bluebell gave birth to 14 kittens in one litter!

A single pair of cats and their kittens can produce as many as 420,000 kittens in just 7 years.

More than 35,000 kittens are born in the U.S. each year. Spay or neuter your cat.

Cats have 290 bones in their bodies, and 517 muscles.

A cat has five more vertebrae in her spinal column than her human does.

	There are three body types for a cat. Cobby type is a compact body, deep chest, short legs and broad head. The eyes are large and round. Muscular type is a sturdy body and round, full-cheeked head. Foreign type is a slender body, with long legs and a long tail. The head is wedge-shaped, with tall ears and slanting eyes.
	Sir Isaac Newton, discoverer of the principles of gravity, also invented the cat door.
	A cat will amost never "meow" at another cat. This sound is reserved for humans.

Know how old your cat really is. If your cat is 3, your cat is 21 in human years. If your cat is 8, your cat is 40 in human years. If your cat is 14, your cat is 70 in human years.

The average age for an indoor cat is 15 years, while the average age for an outdoor cat is only 3 to 5 years.

	The oldest cat on record was Puss, from England, who died in 1939 just one day after her 36th birthday. (We wish we could have them all that long!)
	The weirdest cat on record was a female called Mincho who went up a tree in Argentina and didn't come down again until she died six years later. While treed, she managed to have three litters with equally ambitious dads.

A cat's normal body temperature is 101.5 degrees. This is slightly warmer than a humans.

People who own pets live longer, have less stress, and have fewer heart attacks.

Cats love to chew on grass, catnip, parsley or sage. Become a green thumb and plant an indoor garden for your cat! But be careful -- many plants are toxic to your cat!

There are two species of wild cats in African and Europe that still hunt. These two species both resemble the domestic tabbies.

The behaviors shown by most house cats have a parallel in the wild.

A cat will kill it's prey based on movement, but may not necessarily recognize that prey as food. Realizing that prey is food is a learned behavior.

	The greatest number of mice killed by one cat? 28,899! Towser, a tortoise-shell tabby in charge of rodent control in Scotland, killed 28,899 mice in her 21 years. This is about four mice per day, every day, for 21 years. Towser died in 1987.
	The first cat show was held in 1895 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.

A falling cat will always right itself in a precise order. First the head will rotate, then the spine will twist and the rear legs will align, then the cat will arch its back to lessen the impact of the landing.

"Sociable" cats will follow you from room to room to monitor your activities throughout the day.

What kind of "mood" is kitty in? Her eyes, whiskers and ears will tell you. Learn to read the signs she gives you.

The most popular names for female cats in the U.S. are Missy, Misty, Muffin, Patches, Fluffy, Tabitha, Tigger, Pumpkin and Samantha.

Give your cat a quality scratching post to deter her from scratching your furniture. Still scratching? Try putting lemon scent or orange scent on the area. Cats hate these smells.

Try hanging an orange or lemon scented air freshener in the inner branches of your Christmas tree, if your cat is a seasonal "climber."

In English, cat is "cat." In French, cat is "Chat." In German, your cat is "katze." The Spanish word for cat is "gato," and the Italian word is "gatto." Japanese prefer "neko" and Arabic countries call a cat a "kitte."

Cats get their sense of security from your voice. Talk to your cats!And be mindful of your tone of voice. Cats know when you're yelling at them (though they may not care).

The more cats are spoken to, the more they will speak to you.

The richest cat in the Guinness Book of World Records is a pair of cats who inherited $415,000 in the early '60s. The richest single cat is a white alley cat who inherited $250,000. (Now that will buy a lot of catnip!)

The Giraffe, Camel and Cat are the only animals that walk by moving both their left feet, then both their right feet, when walking. This method of walking ensures speed, agility and silence.

It is believed that a white cat sitting on your doorstep just before your wedding is a sign of lasting happiness. White cats are a symbol of good luck in America, while black cats are a sign of bad luck.

Cats can see in color!

Cats are partially color blind. They have the equivalency of human red/green color blindness. (Reds appear green and greens appear red; or shades thereof.)

Cats don't see "detail" very well. To them, their person may appear hazy when standing in front of them.

Cats need 1/6th the amount of light that humans do to see. Their night vision is amazing!

Cats can see up to 120 feet away. Their peripheral vision is about 285 degrees.

	Cats eyes come in three shapes: round, slanted and almond.
	The color of a kitten's eyes will change as it grows older.

At birth, kittens can't see or hear. Cats open their eyes after five days and begin to develop their eyesight and hearing at approximately 2 weeks. They begin to walk at 20 days.

Kittens begin dreaming at just over one week old.

A cat's ear pivots 180 degrees. They have 30 muscles in each ear, and use twelve or more muscles to control their ear movement.

A group of kittens is called a "kindle."

A group of grown cats is called a "clowder."

Cats rub up against other cats, and people, in an attempt to "mark" them with their scent glands. They most often use the scent glands between their eye and ear (near the temple area) or their scent glands near the base of their tail.

Have you ever tried to feed your cat food that was just taken out of the refrigerator? Most cats prefer their food at room temperature, and will boldly REFUSE any food that is too cold or too hot.

Many experts report that cats will purr when feeling any intense emotion (pleasure or pain).

Give your cat fresh water at least once a day. If your cat refuses your tap water, it may be sensing (with it's superior sense of smell) the chlorine or other minerals in your water. Many finicky felines demand bottled water, just like their human counterparts.

	Don't put your cat on an all-vegetarian diet. Cats need protein to survive.
	Never feed your cat dog food. Cats need five times more protein than dogs do.

If your cat misses one meal, a trip to the vet may be necessary.

Cats are the sleepiest of all mammals. They spend 16 hours of each day sleeping. With that in mind, a seven year old cat has only been awake for two years of its life!

	Cats are more active during the evening hours.
	Cats spend 30% of their waking hours grooming themselves.
	95% of all cat owners admit they talk to their cats.

Backward-pointing spikes on a cat's tongue aid in their grooming.

	The average cat weighs 12 pounds.
	If you can't feel your cat's ribs, she's too heavy.
	If an overweight cat's "sides" stick out further than her whiskers, she will lose her sense of perception and stability. Don't be surprised if she starts to squeeze into an opening that the rest of her can't fit into, only to back herself back out quickly!

	According to the Guiness Book of World Records, the heaviest cat on record was Himmy, an Australian cat, who weighed 46 pounds, 15.25 ounces in 1986. Himmy's waist was 33 inches! The previous record-holder had been Spice, a ginger-and-white tom cat from Connecticut, who weighed 43 pounds when he died in 1977.
	The tiniest cat on record was Tinker Toy from Illinois. A male Himalayan-Persian, he weighed 1 pound, 8 ounces fully grown and was 7.25" long and 2.75" tall!
	Your cat is probably either a "righty" or a "lefty." Only 40% of cats are ambidextrous while another 40% are either right-pawed or left-pawed.

Cats love high places. They share this love with leopards and jaguars, who sleep in trees. If a cat begins to fall, his inner ear canal (which controls balance) will help him right himself and land on his feet.

Domestic cats are essentially loners. When placed in a group, they develop their own hierarchy. As long as there is plenty of food on hand, a cat can learn to share it's domain with other cats.

Cats are more aggressive when they are not neutered or spayed.

21% of U.S. households have at least one cat.

The number of pet-owning households is expected to grow nearly 12% between 1993 and 2000, and another 5% between 2000 and 2010.

34% of cat-owning households have incomes of $60,000 or more.

32% of those who own their own home, also own at least one cat.

"Pair bonds" can develop between two cats who live together, or between a cat and a person.

	A cat that bites you after you have rubbed his stomach, is probably biting out of pleasure, not anger.
	An adult cat has 32 teeth.

Never leave your cat in a vehicle alone. On summer days, temperatures in an automobile can reach 160 degrees in just minutes, even with the windows cracked.

"PSI trailings" attempt to explain a cat's ability to travel a long distance to return to their home. It is said they use the earth's gravity to determine "their place" in the world, and to develop the ability to return there when necessary.

According to myth, a cat sleeping with all four paws tucked under means cold weather is coming.

	Each year Americans spend four billion dollars on cat food. That's one billion dollars more than they spend on baby food!
	Expect to spend an average of $80 per year on vet bills, for the lifetime of each cat you own.

	It costs $7000 to care for one household cat over its lifetime. This covers only the necessities; the pampered pet will carry a higher price.
	In an average year, American cat owners spend $2.15 billion on cat food and $295 million on kitty litter.

There have been three different cats who have played the famed "Morris the Cat." The first Morris was adopted from a shelter in 1968. In 1969 he landed the role of Morris the Cat in the famous 9 Lives Cat Food commercials...and was an overnight success! The first Morris died in 1978 and was subsequently replaced by two more cats who played "Morris." All three of the "Morris the Cat" cats were rescued from shelters.

Choose your cat toys carefully. Choose light toys (for tossing), soft toys (for teeth and claws) and toys large enough that they can't be swallowed.

A flashlight makes a great cat toy! Turn the flashlight on in a dark room, and watch your feline "chase" the beam of light!

Cats love to hide! If yours comes up "missing," be sure to check in the bathtub, in your closet, in the dresser drawers, under a blanket or rug...or anywhere else you can possibly think of!

A collar and tag can help your cat find his way home should he ever be lost. Better yet -- outfit your cat with an electronic identification chip.

	To make sure your cat's collar fits properly, make sure you can slip two fingers under the collar, between the collar and your cat's neck.
	The easiest way to pick up cat hair? Spray an anti-static spray on the area you want to clean. Wait one minute, then wipe up the hair with a six inch brush.

Egyptians shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning when they lost a beloved cat.

Hebrew folklore believes that cats came about because Noah was afraid that rats might eat all the food on the ark. He prayed to God for help. God responded by making the lion sneeze a giant sneeze -- and out came a little cat!

Stings to the mouth can be very dangerous to cats. If your cat is stung, or ever experiences any type of sting to the mouth, take her to the vet immediately. As her mouth swells from the sting, she may be unable to breath. Stings require urgent medical care.

Redecorating your home? Let your cat explore after the decorating is done. Paints, wallpaper pastes and paint thinners can be toxic to cats. Play it safe!

Pet-proof your house by looking for items that may be dangerous to them. These include cleaners, antifreeze, automobile coolant, and rat poison.

The fumes from moth balls destroy a cat's liver cells. Use cedar in your closet instead.

Know which plants are poisonous to your cats, and which ones are safe.

There are many items in your household with are poisonous to cats! Be careful with the following items:

acetaminophen (Tylenol)	fungicides	paint
antifreeze	furniture polish	paint remover
aspirin	gasoline	permanent-wave lotion
bleach	hair coloring	photographic developers
boric acid	herbicides	pine-oil disinfectants
brake fluid	insecticides	rubbing alcohol
carburetor cleaner	kerosene	de-icers for melting snow
dandruff shampoo	laxatives	shoe polish
deodorizers	lye	snail or bug bait
diet pills	matches	suntan lotion with cocoa butter
disinfectants	metal polish
drain cleaner	mineral sprits	turpentine
dry-cleaning fluid	mothballs	windshield-washer fluid
dye	nail polish	wood preservatives
fire-extinguisher foam	nail-polish remover

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