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It's probably an onomatopoeia, of the 'pssh pssh' noise people made, to get a cat's attention. This became puss, and pussy/pussycat came from that.
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Why does small cat meow and large cat roar?
Housecats have smaller voice boxes and vocal cords than wild cats.
Why do Pussy cats Lick themselves.?
All cats lick themselves. It is because they are washing themselves. Cats are very clean which means you do NOT have to wash them yourself.
What do you call a cat swear word?
we call cats pussy cats because of the fact that they're able to like themselves easily.
Will a 22 caliber bullet kill a cat?
The answer to the question is, it depends. If you are talking about housecats, yes. If you are talking about larger cats like cougars or lions, etc, it might, but probably won't. Additional info: If you are thinking about shooting cats in your back yard or something, it's probably illegal (depends on where you are).
Are there any living relatives of the barbourofelis?
All members of the Genus Barbourofelis and Family Barbourofelidae are extinct but several members of the Class (Feliformia) that Barbourofelis belonged to are living today. Modern examples of animals in the Class Feliformia include cats (including large, wild cats like tigers and lions as well as housecats) and hyenas.
Is Jerry the cat known by any other name?
Yes, his owner calls him "pussy cat"! They used to say "pussy cat" for a name for cats now a days the word "pussy" is offensive to others!
Who are the ancestors of todays housecats?
All cats! They all contributed to domestics.
Are pussy willows toxic to cats?
Pussy willows are not toxic to cats. However, there are a long list of other plants and trees that are toxic to cats.
When was 'Pussy Cats' Starring the Walkmen created?
'Pussy Cats' Starring the Walkmen was created on 2006-10-24.
What do warrior cats call the cats getting fixed at the vet?
kittypet because mostly strays and housecats get the surgery
Are bobcats a carnivore?
Yes, they are cats, and all cats are carnivores, but there is some housecats that are omnivores. My cat Apples eats grass, and leaves, and suchlike.
Are cats diurnal or nocturnal?
Most big cats are nocturnal, but many are crepuscular, hunting around dusk or dawn (twilight). Domestic housecats are prominent crepuscular hunters.
Why do women have cats?
A pussy cat makes a great pet, that's why
Why does small cat meow and large cat roar?
Housecats have smaller voice boxes and vocal cords than wild cats.
Why cat are name cats?
It comes from the Latin word "Cattus", which referred to any creature in the Cat family, from lions to housecats. The word "cat" was later used in English to refer primarily to Felis domesticus, the housecat.
What is another name for a male lynx?
Like housecats, the male is a "tom". The female, a "queen".
Why do Pussy cats Lick themselves.?
All cats lick themselves. It is because they are washing themselves. Cats are very clean which means you do NOT have to wash them yourself.
