Cat Note Category - Behaviour
Behaviour
General Behaviour Notes
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A Bundle Of Fury
- General
The cat will not rush headlong into situations without first taking stock, it is not a timid creature. Unlike the dog, which will usually rush off in the face of danger, the cat will stand its ground. By arching its back to make itself look bigger than it really is, snarling, hissing, and spitting, it looks a formidable opponent. Most dogs will not stay to face such a bundle of fury. |
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Alarm Clock
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Any household with at least one feline member has no need for an alarm clock. - Louise Belcher Quote |
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An Angry Cat
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When a cat becomes angry they fluff their tails out to twice the normal size, and a ridge of fur standing up along the spine shows that the cat is more than ready to fight. |
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Apartment Living
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Cats appreciate a garden, but many live happily in apartments and get sufficient exercise from chasing a ball around. They all love sleeping in the sun and if there is a small balcony suitable for this it should be wired in, if high up, as cats do not always land on their feet as commonly supposed, and a fall from a height may result in death or a broken limb. If there is no balcony, a small wire frame could be made to fit the window exactly, so that it may be left open in suitable weather. |
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As Good As...
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The cat who frightens the mice away is as good as the cat who eats them. |
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Better Off
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By and large, people who enjoy teaching animals to roll over will find themselves happier with a dog. |
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Brave And Courageous
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Cats can be very brave and there are many stories of instances when they have awakened people to warn them of fire, or leaking gas, or floods. They are particular courageous when they have kittens, and if danger threatens they will never leave their kittens and go to the greatest lengths to get them to a safe place. |
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Bringing Your New Kitten Home
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Built For Great Speed
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The cat is built for great speed. Although it is most often seen lazily relaxing this is because it really is a nocturnal animal. When the cat is hunting it moves quickly and silently, covering the ground in great leaps. |
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Cat Mathematician
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Cats can work out mathematically the exact place to sit that will cause most inconvenience. - Pam Brown Quote |
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Cats Communicating With Humans
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Cats communicate more than most animals with humans and with each other by the way they move their ears and tails. They have many eloquent facial expressions and can portray disapproval, fear, anger, pleasure and many other emotions. |
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Cats Dislike Loud Noises
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Cats dislike high voices, loud noises and violent noises, they like flowers and are attracted by bright colours. |
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Cats Love Grass
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Cats love to be near grass. They love the gentle movement as the grass is caught in the breeze, they enjoy hunting the insects that abound in the undergrowth, and thay like to eat grass too, as this is a natural medicine. For town cats with no access to a grassy patch it is important to provide grass grown in pots or boxes. |
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Constant Challenge
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The constant challenge to decipher feline behavior is perhaps one of the most fascinating qualities of owning a cat. |
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Curiosity Killed The Cat
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Curiosity Killed The Cat. So goes the old saying which must be far from true because the cat is a naturally cautious animal. Without doubt it is an inquisitive creature but it would not take unnecessary risks to satisfy that curiosity. |
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Domestic
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The cat is domestic only as far as suits its own ends... |
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Ears Indicate A Cats Mood
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Except for some white cats which are born deaf, a cats hearing is acute, and their ears will pick up the slightest sound. Ears also indicate a cats mood, a flick acknowledges that you have been heard, but when the ears are flattened and lie close to the head itis a danger signal and it is wiser not to handle a cat when in such a mood. |
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Fireside
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Cats at firesides live luxuriously and are the picture of comfort. |
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Flatter The Cat
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A dog will flatter you but you have to flatter the cat. |
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Instinct
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If a cat does something, we call it instinct; if we do the same thing, for the same reason, we call it intelligence. |
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Introducing A Child And Kitten
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If there is a child in the house he must be taught that a small kitten needs plenty of sleep, and also that the kitten should not be regarded as a toy to be picked up and pulled about willy-nilly. The child should be shown the correct way to hold the kitten, with one hand under and around the back and the other under the chest. A kitten must never be picked up by the back of the neck, as this may damage the muscles. Mother cats only carry their kittens this way when very small. |
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Introducing A Dog Or Another Cat
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If there is a new dog or cat in the house with your cat, they should not be left alone together for the first few days until it is clear that they are friendly. Patience may be needed to achieve this, and to avoid jealousy care must be taken not to make too much of the new arrival in front of older pets. |
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Later
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Dogs come when they're called, cats take a message and get back to you later. |
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Moeow!
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It is believed that the cats mieow is reserved for their conversations with humans but when they talk to each other there are as many as a hundred different sounds and tones they can use. |
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Probability
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The mathematical probability of a common cat doing exactly as it pleases is the one scientific absolute in the world. |
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Purrs Of Happiness
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A cats voice is the most expressive, and can indicate all the various moods. They can be demanding, cajaling, bullying or merely conversational, they leave you in no doubt when they are hungry or cross or disapproving, and equally there is no mistaking their purr of happiness, a sound only made by cats. |
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Scatching
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It is necessary for a cat to scatch in order to keep its claws in perfect condition. As the outer shell of the nail becomes worn it needs to be pulled off, rather as we clip a brocken fingernail. A scratching post is a necessity for indoor cats and will save your furniture! |
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Senses
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Cat senses are attuned for hunting. Cats have highly advanced hearing, eyesight, taste, and touch receptors. |
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Silent Walkers
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Cats walk on their toes, and are notrious for their ability to walk completely silently. They do this because they retract, or draw in their claws, all except the Siamese, that is their claws are like those of a dog - unretractable. |
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Stretching And Flexibility
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A really good stretch is enjoyed by all cats, and it literally is a stretch for they appear to increase their length by a third. A cat has tremendous muscular energy and flexibility. There are more than five hundred mucles in its body to give the cat its splendid elasticity. |
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Stupid
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Even the stupidest cat seems to know more than any dog. |
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Their Own Dish, Brush And Basket
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Your cat should be provided with their own dishes, brush and basket, and these should be kept scrupulously clean. |
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Unneuted Male Cats
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Unneuted male cats can be very anti-social in their habits, spaying foul smelling urine all around their homes and territory. They love to pick fights if allowed out and go looking for receptive females. |
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Washing And Cleaning
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Cats are naturally fastidious creatures. They cannot bear to feel anything messy or sticky in their coat and they will spend a great deal of time washing and cleaning themselves. The tongue of the cat is covered with rasp-like protuberances which give the tongue that rough feeling and enables the cat to lick its coat clean. With its great flexibility the cat can reach most parts of its body with its tongue, except, of course, its head and this it washes by licking its paw and wiping the head and face over with this. It is still important to groom your cat everyday, as it is very good for preventing matting and they love it! |
Breed Specific Behaviour Notes
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