Cats (Felines)

You should wait at least until the kittens are up and staggering around. Curiosity will make them stagger in your direction soon enough if you just sit there calmly & watch. (Not stare; cats view staring as a threat!) At this point, as long as the mother doesn't appear to mind you touching the kittens there is no problem. Do not try to touch the kittens while they are being suckled. It is a stressfull time for a mother cat, as her instincts will make her hyper-aware of everything. She won't thank you for adding to the stress. Once you have proven to the mother that you can be trusted with her kittens she will relax more when you're around. You will be acting as a second set of eyes and ears for her... you are now a surrogate nanny to them! Above all, remember that if the mother feels her litter is threatened she will first try to hide them. If you don't give her enough space after that, she may decide that the situation is futile, and kill the whole litter herself. Cats are not like people; they don't seek to show their babies off, but to keep them guarded. As long as she can see her kittens are safe she will be happy for you to play with them... just be gentle; they're only little!

Our cat is called Fergal. The name originates from the Gaelic for "Gallant Man". The word "Fir" meaning "man" and "Gal" meaning "brave". It is a great name for a cat. So apt. As Fergal is a traditional Irish Name, we recommend it for a ginger Gallic looking cat.

Sounds like kidney failure more commonly known as renial failure. It may not seem to have any connection logically, but it does, talk to your vet. At 16 years, you may have to consider having her put down, sorry.

Don't put her down. Why? Do we put down humans? We're all sentient beings and that cat has the same right tolive

This is a very serious problem that is growing to epidemic proprtions. If you ever see a black cat with a rabbits foot in their mouth stay as far away as possible as this is how bubonic plague is spread. Do not, I repeat, do not under any circumstance consider yourself to be in between lucky and unlucky as a the bad luck of a black cat crossing your path is not canceled out by the fact that black cat is carrying a lucky rabbits foot. It is imperative you avoid any contact and call animal control as soon as possible.

An easy and humane way to do it is to get food into a trap. Make sure that in no way that the cats could get hurt(make sure it's plenty large enough). If they are wild you can call animal control.

Veterinarians use math to calculate drug dosages, interpret lab results, and monitor the health status of animals. They also use math to calculate anesthetic doses, dietary requirements, and fluid therapy rates for their patients. Math plays a crucial role in helping veterinarians make accurate diagnoses and treatment plans for animals.

Actually, the term is spayed. This is where the cat gets "fixed" which also means it can not reproduce. The word spray would be in a male cat where he is letting out disgusting juice/pee from his genatles with a foul smell

It's "katos" according to this online translator: http://www.freelang.net/online/choctaw.php?lg=gb

Yes, plenty of straight guys own cats. Owning a cat is not determined by one's sexual orientation. Many people, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, enjoy the companionship and love that cats provide.

Clean cat litter is generally not toxic. If it were toxic to humans it would almost certainly be to the cat as well. It is, however, laced with odour-eating detergents which won't do you any real favours if ingested. Even if the cat litter has just come out of the bag it's always best to wash your hands after handling it. Cat Faeces, on the other hand, while not technically toxic, can contain bacteria that can have a detrimental effect on health. Avoid handling Faeces with bare hands and wash hands after contact, even when gloves were worn. Contact with the eyes can be especially bad news; it has been known for people to permanently loose the sight in one or both eyes due to infections caused by rubbing the eyes after handling dog & cat faeces. Always wash your hands thoroughly.

The dog was the first animal to be domesticated, dating back thousands of years. Cats were also domesticated early on, but not as early as dogs. Mice were not intentionally domesticated, but rather began living in close proximity to humans due to their attraction to stored grains.

A cat has around 500 skeletal muscles in its body, which are responsible for movement and support.

well, first of all, it depends on the breed of cat and the breed of dog. a terrier wouldn't get along with any cat. If your dogs is friendly and NOT aggressive, it is possible.let your cat get used to the dog, it is better if the dog is a puppy. DO NOT force your cat to the dog. And ALWAYS watch for when your dog and cat come near each other. ALWAYS be ready to stop a fight because either your cat or dog could get injured and they would never become friends. You might want to ask your cats vetrenarian for more info since he/she knows your cat.

Animals, including cats have excellent navigational skills and it is not only possible for a cat to travel 5 ,or even more miles to get home, but there are cases where this has happened. Usually these cases refer to a cat returning to it's former home after a move.

Unfortunately, not all lost cats make it. the problem is that there are many things that can prevent a cat from making the journey. In the city there is a big chance they may get run over by a car, injured or killed by dogs or even other cats. In the country or in urban areas with canyons, the cat may meet up with predators.

Cats are also quite individual in their choosing to actually go back to their owner and might instead just move in with some friendly person. I had a cat who did just that. I found him 2 years later, quite comfortable with a new family 8 miles from my place. Previously, with me (living in the country), he would leave for several days, but always return. But one day he left for good. His choice so I said hello and left him with the other family. They really loved him.

I suggest all owners get their cat a microchip. Cats have been returned to their owners from great distances. In Feb 2008 a cat was reunited with their owner after being found 240 miles awat. See: http://www.zootoo.com/petnews/microchippedcatreturnedafter24

Spay is the Word used for removing the uterus and ovaries from pets to prevent them from breeding.
Spaying is the word normally used for the surgical removal of the reproductive organs of a female animal.

If you can.. you can either ask someone to keep an eye on your cat, or you can buy this decent sized jug that holds the cat food that lasts about 1-2 or more weeks depending on the cats diet. You can buy these anywhere really. It works for me great when i go traveling. you can use this with water also

The smell of a cat living in the house is often enough to scare mice into leaving. If you're talking about pet mice, then yes, you can keep both cats and mice, but if you want to keep your mice feeling safe and happy, don't let your cat wander around in the same room as the mouse cage.

Not sure on this, however worms can present health risks such as anemia and being lethargic among others. The needed anesthesia could intensify these or complicate things further. Best bet is to rid the cat of worms first.

First of all, go to a pet store, get a cat toothbrush and toothpaste, and start brushing his teeth, once in the morning and once at night, but be careful because it will hurt the cat and he might go in shock. second, he shouldn't be going outside at all because he could get tape worm and die. last, get a new vet because, if he/she isn't already telling you this then he/she is a lousy one!

family, Felidae, but they belong to different genera. Domestic cats are classified under the genus Felis, while lions are classified under the genus Panthera. Despite their genetic similarities, domestic cats and lions have different sizes, behaviors, and habitats due to their evolutionary adaptations.

A cats eyes are well adapted at seeing in dim light, as they are most active during the hours of dawn and dusk to hunt. A cat cannot see in total darkness, but can see very well with little light.

Well, yes. It's natural for cats to hunt other animals for food, therefor, it is a predator. And like this guy-I-totally-forgot-his-name said: "Eyes in front, animals hunt. Eyes on the side, animals hide."

I hope this answered your question. C:

Yes, mothballs contain chemicals that are toxic to cats if ingested or inhaled. Exposure can lead to symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy, difficulty breathing, and even more serious health issues. It's important to keep mothballs out of reach of pets to prevent accidental poisoning.

No, a lemur is not a cat. Lemurs are primates belonging to the group of prosimians, while cats are mammals belonging to the order Carnivora. They are two different types of animals with distinct characteristics and evolutionary histories.

On average, the life expectancy of a house cat is around 12-15 years, with some living into their early 20s. Factors like genetics, diet, exercise, and access to veterinary care can all play a role in determining a cat's lifespan.