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Cat is the name given to any Feline. This
means that the cat in your home or neighborhood is a direct relative of the
lion and the tiger. These animals are all carnivorous i.e. flesh eaters .
These cats do not have a very clear cut history of their ance stry
but people think that they probably are direct descendents of the caffre cat
of Egypt. This links back to almost three thousand years ago. The cat has a
proud heritage. They were trained by the Egyptians to hunt rats in the
granaries. The Indian cats are mentioned in various manuscripts in Sanskrit
2000 years ago. Cats were worshiped always and there death was extensively
mourned. In the west today cats have an equal if not more status as pets
than even dogs.
The cat as an pet is independent lively poised and coy. The cat is always
fun loving but never undignified. He may behave like a clown but never as an
fool. Cats can have friends but never a boss. They are sensitive aloof and
mysterious creatures. They have great homing instincts and can find their
way home. Remember unlike dogs you cannot expect to have an obedient cat yet
it is a great pet to have. Just as there are numerous dog breeds there are
numerous cat breeds. Here too you have pure breeds and the alley or
non-descript cats. The basic classification is of Longhaired cats and Short
haired cats. The most famous longhaired cat is the Persian cat. While the
most famous shorthaired cat is the Siamese cat. These two are the most
famous of the exotic cats. As far as general care is concerned the
responsibilities are limited and minimal. Your duties include providing food
and water and checking for any disease. Vaccination is once a year. Cats are
nocturnal i.e. have excellent sight and hearing at night. A stroll at night
is therefore advised. Occasional grooming is good for the Cats skin. In case
you are planning to keep a cat as a pet remember that no cat will ever
conform to the standards set by man. He has an independent will and refuses
to confirm to any standards. But unlike dogs you will not have to take him
for walks nor spend too much time grooming it. Yes you may not get your cat
to jump at you when you come back but then once you settle in your cat is
capable of bestowing on you the same amount of love
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