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 Cat Meow

Introduction

Cats

They are glorious, elegant, sweet, dear companions loved, adored, and yes, worshipped. In the United States, thy outnumber dogs as household pets. And yet, for entirely too long they have been misunderstood. Perhaps that is the true mys-tery surrounding cats.

They are considered aloof, independent, solitary. That is so far from the truth that it would be laughable if it didn't end up being harmful to theses wonderful animals. Cats are solitary hunters, not solitary animals. Indeed, if you look at unowned and feral cats, you will see them living together in groups. (In case you're wondering about the difference, unowned cats are those who were once owned by a family but were thrown away to live on their once owned by a family but were thrown away to live on their own, while feral cats have never had a home with people.) And unowned cats often seek out human compan-ionship-no food involved-just because they miss it. 

A group of cats is called a clowder. They will cuddle together to sleep, to find warmth and companionship At home, we become their clowder. We provide warmth, food, love, and companionship, And, of course, proper medical care.

Those who think cats are not affectionate are in for a big surprise. still as affectionate as cats are some cate owners think their cat's loving behaviors are unusual. They'll say their cat is "doglike" when the cat is simply being himself. Affectionate cats are not behaving like dogs, they are behaving like themselves-which anyone will discover once they give a cat a chance to show his true personality.

As with anything else, you get out what you put in. Cats respond to your affection with more of the same. But the type of body language

As you can see on this Scottish Fold, cats have the largest eyes in proportion to their body size of all mammals.

They appreciate is different form the type a dog prefers. Many dogs want immediate attention, while most cats prefer attention on their own terms. Theses kinds of misunderstanding lead to the aloof label. It may seem obvious, but it's so important to remember that is bears repeating: A cat is not a little dog. 

Even the medical community used to teat cats as if they were little dogs. But cats are another species, with their own special needs and considerations. Their nutritional needs are different, as are their medi-cal needs. Thankfully, this has finally been recognized, and cats can get better health cate today than at any other time. We'll be talking about this and so much more. For those who know cats for the wonderful family member they are, I think you'll find this book helpful in many ways. For those who are about to get their first cat or kitten, or who have suddenly found themselves with a cat and aren't quite sure how that happened. well. you have some happy surprises in store. 

People who rescue cats and often find themselves raising a litter will find it helpful to read the sections I've included about how cat breeders raise their kittens to be well-adjusted pets. These tips can easily be applied to every kitten to help him fulfill his destiny to be a wonderful companion. 

I have had dogs throughout most of my life but have always liked and admired cats, learned as mush about them as I could, and spent time