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How to Tell When Your Cat Is Angry
An angry cat is easy to read: narrowed pupils and flattened ears, raised whiskers and bared teeth with a low growl, arched back with puffed fur, a tail lashing side to side, and hissing. These signal an impending attack - give the cat space.
Should You Dress Your Cat in Clothes?
In most cases, dressing a cat is not advised. Their fur already insulates them, and clothing only gets in the way. The main reasons are restraint, lost agility, poor ventilation, and health effects, with one winter exception.
Why Do Cats Have Such Amazing Obstacle-Avoidance Skills?
A cat's outstanding obstacle avoidance comes from nature: its whiskers act as a measuring ruler, its reaction speed is about seven times that of a snake, and its loosely jointed spine lets it twist like a spring—earning the 'liquid cat' nickname. Combined with good limb coordination, a cat slips past obstacles with ease.
Selkirk Rex
The Selkirk Rex, English name Selkirk Rex, is one of the newest natural breeds, evolved from domestic cats. First from Wyoming, USA, cross-bred with Persians to develop its traits, it can be crossed with Persians, Exotic Shorthairs, British and American Shorthairs. Free of genetic diseases, it is a very healthy cat distinguished by its fully curly coat—even the whiskers curl.
Cornish Rex
The Cornish Rex, English name Cornish Rex, originates from England. Its ancestor is a non-purebred shorthair, dating to 1950, with a childlike, mischievous personality. The breeder mated the first kitten, Kallibunker, with its mother, producing more cats. This is the origin of the Cornish Rex breed.
Canadian Hairless
The Canadian Hairless, also called the Sphynx, is an extremely rare hairless genetic variant that appeared during the breeding of American or European domestic cats. Although it shares the skin pigment of domestic cats, its skin bears only a few hairs. With a wedge-shaped body, large ears, and a bulky frame, its head looks like Yoda's. The whole look makes it seem not cute but rather frightening compared with domestic cats.
Havana
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Siamese
The Siamese cat, also called the Thai cat, with English name Siamese, traces its origins to Thailand in the 14th century from non-purebred Asian cats. Once living in royal palaces and temples, it was later given as a diplomatic gift to other countries. Famous for its striking color points, blue almond eyes, and vocal, affectionate personality, the Siamese is a beloved and distinctive breed.
Birman
The Birman, also called the sacred cat of Burma, is a medium-sized cat with the Latin name Birman. Although now distributed worldwide, legend says they once lived only in Myanmar and were kept by temple monks; because they guarded the hall, they are considered temple guardian cats.
A Chinchilla’s Senses
Chinchillas are nocturnal with sharp hearing, smell, and touch, but poor height perception. Knowing their senses helps you care for them better.