Posts Tagged ‘Cat’

postheadericon Some Facts About Cats

Some Facts About CatsThe first cat domesticated about 10,000 years ago lived in the region of what is now Cyprus. Cats are now known, were not domesticated by humans (such as horses or birds) but there was a strange and particular self-domestication and adaptation process for convenience simultaneously. (Read: Cats: pets by choice)

Cats are so agile that they can turn around in free fall and land on their feet, always falling from heights are not excessive.

The hair of a cat is 2.5 cm on average, and grows from 0.25 to 0.3 mm per day. The skeleton of a cat is composed of 250 bones. Read the rest of this entry »

postheadericon The Senses of Cats

the senses of catsTheir senses of smell and hearing are not as acute as they are in other animals, but even so, than the man. But combined with sight, taste and touch up one of the most sophisticated sensory systems.

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Studies show that cat’s vision is adapted to nighttime lighting conditions, being poor during daylight hours. They have a tapetum lucidum that reflects extra light toward the retina, decreasing their capacity. The cat’s iris is closed in the presence of lots of light, reducing the amount of light on the retina, and improving depth of field. The tapetum and other mechanisms, are holding a light detection threshold seven times lower than that of humans. Read the rest of this entry »

postheadericon The Cats: Behavior and Customs

the cats: behaviour and customsCats, smart mammals, agile, slender. Their hunting habits are deeply ingrained, so much so that even well fed cats, seek a prey if the opportunity arises. This has earned them become the preferred pet, since it is a formidable weapon in fighting pests.

The Felis silvestris catus, known as domestic cats are small carnivorous mammals. There are dozens of races, the result of mutations, some spontaneous, others manmade. They are expert hunters, which gave them a place alongside the man to keep pests out. They communicate through a wide repertoire of vocalizations. They are agile and graceful, her movements are full of plastic, making them highly attractive as pets. Read the rest of this entry »

postheadericon The Right Food for Cat

the right food for catThe cat food should be balanced for proper development and healthy living. The nutritional requirements vary with age, and must be covered by the plan of feeding our cats. The requirements for vitamins, fats and proteins are higher than those of dogs.

Cat food should be balanced to achieve healthy development. The nutritional requirements vary with age.

The cat is a carnivore and therefore requires a significant amount of protein in your daily diet, these are not just beef, to a lesser extent in fish, but also in milk, eggs, and to a lesser percent in cereals. Protein intake should be 35-50% in young cats, and 30-45% in adult cats. Read the rest of this entry »

postheadericon How to raise a cat

a catEducate our kitten is very important to ensure a happy coexistence. There are many guidelines that we must take into account to achieve this goal .. I say some of the most important;

1 – Socialization Period:

Is the length of time in which the kitten is receptive to aprendizaje.Es from the second to the seventh week of life. Everything you learn during this period marks the foundation of their future behavior. There is natural to get him all that he will live for the rest of his life.

2-soft methods, respecting the psychology of cats

The way to teach a cat is very different from what would follow with a dog. Is detrimental retenerne against their will accost them roughly or hit (or a magazine), they soon learn the meaning of a “no” dry or “chsssss” long. Read the rest of this entry »

postheadericon Love phrases

Love phrases
The words of love are spectacular, there are different subjects but all have a common element that is love. Read, memorize, they meet somewhere to take stronger.

The words of love are just words but together take a power that goes beyond the heart. Anyone who receives them feel a pleasure to listen, sound great and all the feelings explode.

They are transparent, they convey an ideal purity, content that fills the soul. Play a phrase of love for the loved one you close, contains, embraces you and shakes. Beautiful, loving, tender, accessories, gift from a beloved to a beloved.

Do not fail to have a word of love with your pet, you sure appreciate it.

postheadericon Does your pet put your house in disarray?

petHaving a pet at home can one of the best experiences that we can know them because we learn many things and above all have a friend at home. The feed and give them the best care, and we look to are comfortable and happy.

They give us their companionship and affection, but we forget that we can not keep them from soiling our home is a mess and end up having to clean every speck of dirt or lint that can leave our furniture.

If you do not want to take charge of the cleanup, you can start requesting a quote online to take care of it. Just sign up and you need to contact personnel who are responsible for leaving home without any fluff and making your home a fresh and clean.

If you want to do some additional troubleshooting, you can also request a quote for your kitchen: kitchen budget, or submit a budget according to the repairs you want done in your home.

postheadericon Cats Accessories

If this is the first time you have a cat, you may not know the essentials you will need your new friend. To help we have assembled for you a series of recommendations and items that your pet will need. Not only will present the main accessories that you provide, but we’ll give you tips on what the most appropriate and how to keep them.

The first thing you need your cat is a cat tray with sand. The pan should be large so that the cat has enough space. Fill halfway with cat litter.

You must preserve the sand tray and clean at all times. To do this, remove the feces as soon as possible and remove the sand once a week, washing the pan carefully. The frequency of this care will determine the absence of odors. And not only for yourself or the house, but by the cat. And is that if the tray is very saturated and smelling, the animal will refuse to use it and in male cats urine retention may promote the formation of stones, grit or solid substances in the bladder and urethra that may cause the onset of the disease feline urologic syndrome. Read the rest of this entry »

postheadericon Cats Always Land on Their Feet

cats always land on their feet

This is because there are several messages to the brain and allow you to react instantly.

Nervous type messages between the eyes, ears, muscles and joint coordination make the cat get a great balance in just seconds. However, for time needed to fall long enough to get a balance.

The process is simple. When the cat falls, the eyes and ears communicate with the brain indicating the position of the head relative to the ground.

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postheadericon Dogs and Cats, Passive Smoking

dogs and cats passive smoking

Although not strictly an issue of nutritional interest if you save an extensive relationship with it. How many people do not eat after smoking a good cigarette or cigar? Or worse, during the meal.

The pet and his nose are very sensitive to smells, and contaminate your food with the smell of nicotine and other substances in the smoke snuff and only affect food intake by our (a) partner (s)

The good news is out of this, a study showed that 28% of smokers try to quit sui pet know it is harmful for your dog or cat.

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