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How long do cats live? Aging and general lifespan

Feline companions are not just pet animals as they are important family members. Losing them break our heart as the same with losing human beloved ones. Therefore it is our responsibility to make our kitties have a long happy life. Although myth and fairytale say cats have nine lives, they are mortal and have average lifespan what mother nature set for them. They are a lot different with human age so you cannot expect them to stay beside you as long as you live.…

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FIV ( Feline Immunodeficiency Virus): AIDS in Cats

AIDS is very well known in humans but feline can have too. There scientifically differences HIV and FIV which is really important for cat owners to know as general health facts. The meaning of FIV FIV is the short term for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus which can cause Acquire Immune Deficiency Syndrome ( AIDs) in cats.This virus is retrovirus which derives from the same family with human HIV and also related to Feline Leukemia Virus.Just like HIV, the FIV destroy the immune system and antigen…

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Cat eyes: 3 scientific and fun facts you should know

Kitty’s own the most powerful weapons to melt our heart and of course, those are eyes. Pursuation mood can be switched on when they become big and round. But only a few people except vets know some general things about kitty’s eyes scientifically. Every parent knows about that common knowledge about fur baby’s important body parts which has a magical power to control your heart. This article will make you learn easily about cat eyes without being too much complex. Cat eyes: Basic anatomy…

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Catnip: Important facts and uses you need to know

Catnip is very popular among cat lovers society but some people still have no idea of what actually is it. Therefore it is necessary to learn information and how to use catnip for every feline owner. I believe this easy and informative research may help you to understand it because some people still think it is unsafe to give the kitty and human both. The meaning of catnip Image source – Wikipedia It is a short-lived perennial plant which is from the mint family.…

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Cats mating: 3 important things to understand the process easily

There is few step by step facts about understanding cat mating and reproduction easily for owners and newly breeders should know.Forget about complex biologically, chemically explanations which will melt your brain.These 3 simple and easy tips will make you understand fully about cats mating processes and pregnancy.Now, let’s see how papa meow, mama meow brings cute little babies meow for the blessing on us. Appropriate age of cat in heat Unlike humans, cats do not have under or over 18 law of marriage and…

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Top 5 Ways to calm down feline in heat cycle

Naturally, cats reach the age of mature at around 6 months and up.In that time female queen cats will go in the heat especially in spring to late summer which is a typical breeding season.Then the queen kitty which is not spayed will change her behavior which will indicate the symptoms of the estrus cycle. Felines are not human so it takes a lot to soothe during this period because of difficulty to handle and need patience.However, there is some quick fix and precaution…