Cats - always thinking of ways to get away

I would like to say I have the same admiration for cats as I do dogs, but I just can’t get there.  I don’t dislike cats but after working many years in the veterinary business I came to the conclusion that cats are always thinking of ways to get away, use their claws, or just totally ignore you.  Many cats have their own very distinct personalities; some like to be held and snuggled while others will come around when they feel like it.  Kittens are great; who doesn’t love a kitten?  But kittens grow up to be cats and you never know what kind of personality your cat is going to have until it gets out of the kitten stage and becomes a cat. 

One thing I know for certain; cats and water are a bad combination; I have the scars to prove it.  Cats also will often prefer to use your potted plants for their litter box instead of the fancy hooded litter box you paid big bucks for.  It is my belief they do this on purpose; just because they think they can.  Cats can actually climb the wall and hang there for some time; I’ve seen it with my own two eyes and this cat was not a happy cat; I let him hang there until he got tired and then made my move on him; that’s yet another set of scars to show for my actions.

But, there are many people who own and love their cats; they really aren’t as bad as I put on; only in very stressful situations do cats get extremely aggressive.  However, they are territorial and don’t like any disruption in the household routine.  They will show their unhappiness in most unpleasant ways by leaving “little gifts” in places you sit or sleep.  It’s just the only way they know how to show humans that we better get our stuff together or else.  The really funny thing about cats that are outside cats and natural hunters is that they will catch a mouse or bird, kill it, and then leave it on the doorstep for you to find.  It is a trophy for them and they want to make sure you know they are protecting your land. 

Cat Facts

• Cats, as domesticated animals date back some 8 thousand years.
• The Maine Coon cat is the largest breed of cat and can weigh up to 24 pounds.
• Cats tend to sleep ten to fourteen hours a day; now that’s some kind of cat nap.
• Cats that are born white and have blue eyes are usually deaf.
• You can detect cat urine by using a black light; remember what I said about leaving “little gifts”?  Invest in a black light.
• When a cat continually treads his paws in one place, usually on his owner, he is marking his territory because the cat sweats from his paws which leave his territorial mark.
• Cats are very intelligent and can understand and interpret his owner’s emotions and feelings.  

Most Popular Cats

1. Sphynx                    
2. Siamese            
3. Maine Coon            
4. Persian           

Dog and cat owners alike agree that their pets are a part of their family and many dogs and cats get royal treatment.  Studies have proven that elderly people whom own a pet tend to live longer and have a better quality of life.  The affection the pet gives to the owner and the affection that the owner gives back to the pet is shown to lower blood pressure and generally speaking just gives the pet owner a great deal of satisfaction.