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When the matter
is “cats" there are
always people with a wrong idea
about these animals’ behavior.
There are some beliefs about them
such as the cat is false, treacherous
and does not become attached to
the owner. Others |
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mistake purr for
asthma and there is still who
thinks a cat is a potentially
destructive animal. In fact, a
cat is an affectionate, sweet
and docile animal capable of love
to its master with the same intensity
of a dog. Know more about the
feline behavior: |
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HUNGRY CATS |
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KITTY DOESN’T
WANT TO EAT |
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HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE MEOW? |
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SLEEPYHEAD BY
NATURE |
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IN LOVE TO ITS
MASTER |
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AN INDEPENDENT
ANIMAL |
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HOW TO SHARPEN
THE CLAWS? |
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AN ADORABLE
PLAYFUL |
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A PURRER BEING |
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A SOCIABLE BEING |
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UNDERSTAND THE
BODY LANGUAGE |
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HUNGRY
CATS |
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Some cats simply
become hysterical when they see
some kinds of food and do not
rest while they don’t get
what they want. They can even
jump into your plate, chew over
your hand or get inside the fridge. |
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KITTY
DOESN’T WANT TO EAT |
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Some cats show a certain tendency
to anorexy, which cause jelousy
to some Top Models. If you have
a difficult creature to please,
here goes some hints:
• Antes de mais nada, certifique-se
de estar colocando a comida em
um local adequado. A ração
deve ser posta longe da caixa
de areia e de áreas de
grande circulação,
pois a maioria dos gatos gosta
de tranqüilidade ao comer.
Algumas tigelas de plástico
conservam o odor de alimentos
e detergente, fazendo com que
o gato não coma nelas.
• first of all, be sure
to put the food in an adequate
place. The food should be placed
far from the sand box and of
areas of great circulation.
Most of the cats like to eat
in a calm environment. Some
plastic bowls keep the smell
of foods and detergents, preventing
the cat not to eat in them.
• Experimente adicionar
caldo de carne ou frango à
ração. Mas nada
de usar aqueles que vem em tabletes!
MAS CUIDADO: Nada disso se aplica
ao caso de gatos que sempre
comeram normalmente e de repente
recusam-se a comer. Isto indica
problemas de saúde. Leve-o
imediatamente ao veterinário,
principalmente se notar um emagrecimento
rápido.
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HOW
TO UNDERSTAND THE MEOW |
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The meow is one more way of
the cat to communicate. Cats can
make 11 different sounds, but
the combination of these sounds
can be infinite. Some cats rarely
meow. Others, as the Siamese,
are famous of being eloquent.
The varieties of meows are
used in peculiar ways and at
well distinct situations. After
some time together, the master
is capable of perfectly understand
what the animal wants, even
by the subtlest differences. |
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SLEEPYHEAD
BY NATURE |
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Cats are more active during
the night, although this can vary
according to the way of life of
its owner. A cat spends, on average,
around 16 hours a day sleeping.
This means that a seven years
old cat was really wake only during
two years of its life!
Every hour, 220 millions kittens
yawn and they take 425 millions
naps. But all this time is not
wasted. Cats dream like us.
Their sleep is only disturbed
if they do not get an amino
acid called triptofan, present
in milk, eggs and cheese. The
absence of this substance may
cause insomnia. |
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IN
LOVE TO ITS MASTER |
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A cat is
an independent animal that has
its own will. Even though, it
shows deep love for its master.
They can be excellent companions
and they will not need your
full-time attention.
The cat
is content to stay next to you
while you are busy with other
things. It loves affection and
some can do anything to be on
your lap. Beyond that, having
cats is good for your health.
Recent studies show that people
who have cats suffer less depression
and they have fewer heart attacks. |
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AN
INDEPENDENT ANIMAL |
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We know that dogs and cats are
not alike. While dogs happy serving
their masters, cats are happy
when they are free to do what
they want. The fondness and the
trust from a cat need to be conquered.
But when you have won this, he
becomes lifetime friend.
Try to talk to him. You will
see he seems capable of understand
what you say. And don’t
be afraid to look like a full.
At least 95% of cat owners confess
they talk to them. This percentage
is higher than the one of dog
owners. But do not shout: cats
know when you are shouting at
them. They can, however, not
mind about it. |
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HOW
TO SHARPEN THE CLAWS? |
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Cats, as good predators, like
to frequently exercise their instincts
of a hunter. That’s why
they have the habit of sharpen
its claws. It is advisable to
have a scratcher at home. It is
even better if it is full of catnip.
If even so the cat insists on
scratching your furniture, try
to put some citronella oil on
it. Cats dislike citric smells. |
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AN
ADORABLE PLAYFUL |
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Cats love to play, but choose
the toys with care. They should
be soft for not to injure teeth
and claws and big enough for not
to be swallowed.
Any object tied up in a string
can become a big attraction. Careful!
Do not leave the string loose
or the cat may swallow it, which
will need a veterinarian help.
A feather can also be a good toy.
You can do tickles in the cat,
or tie it up in a string and play
catch.
A flashlight is excellent to play
with your cat. Turn it to all
directions in a dark room, and
watch your feline follow the light!
An empty toilette paper tube will
offer hours of fun to the cat,
as well as cardboard boxes will
become excellent places for him
to hide.
Cats like to hide themselves.
So, before worrying thinking he
has run away, look for him behind
the doors, under the furniture
and inside cupboards and drawers. |
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A
“PURRER” BEING |
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Some people think cats have
asthma, because of the very characteristic
sound they make. In fact, purring
is a way to show he is happy and
satisfied. And that fantastic
sound is reserved only for human
beings. A cat never purrs for
another cat.
It is known also that cats
purr when they are very sick
or feeling a lot of pain. In
those cases, purring is probably
a way of call the attention
and ask for help. |
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A
SOCIABLE BEING |
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Some people doubt that cats
are territorial, having in mind
the fact that they can many times
be seen in groups. But, despite
of being able to live together
in harmony and to like to live
with other animals, they are essentially
independent beings. Sociable,
without being social
Cats do not form groups like
dogs.
The cat marks its territory
in our house, as it would do
in the streets. That’s
why he sharpens the nails in
the furniture and sometimes
marks his territory with urine
(mainly the males). |
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UNDERSTAND
THE BODY LANGUAGE |
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See in the table below the behavior
characteristics of the cat and
understand your animal. |
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The
cat is
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Kind
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Peeping
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Ready
to atack
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Scared
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Defensive
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| Body |
Head up; spread
out body |
spread out |
back curved,
on the tip of toes |
Close to the
ground |
Crouched on
the back legs |
| Hair |
straight |
straight |
bristled on
back and tail |
bristled on
the body |
Laid down |
| Tail |
raised |
trembled |
agitated and
curved |
agitated in
all directions |
Swings and
shakes |
| Ears |
forwards and
outwards |
forwards |
backwards |
sideways |
Backwards |
| Eyes |
wide, open |
round, wide,
open |
withdrawn
pupils |
dilated pupils |
dilated pupils |
| Whiskers |
barely spaced
out |
spaced out,
forward |
spaced out |
close |
Backwards |
| Sounds |
snore, meow |
quiet |
hissings,
piercing screams |
piercing screams |
hissings |
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