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Excerpt : Cats were one of the last animals to be domesticated. They were first found in households in Egypt about 5000 years ago. Currently they are the most popular house pets, outnumbering dogs by more
Cats were one of the last animals to be domesticated. They were first found in households in Egypt about 5000 years ago.

Currently they are the most popular house pets, outnumbering dogs by more than two to one.

The earliest domestic cat was probably a Tabby, descended from the wild tabby cat.

The first cat

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Tips On How To Groom Your Cat
Before we begin to give you additional information on this topic, take a moment to think about what you already know. Cats are basically very tidy creatures. They are in the habit of grooming themselves by licking every part of their body clean...read more

show was held in London in 1871. There were 17 breeds listed at that show. oday there are 37 distinct breeds recognized in the United States, though other countries may list more or less.

Though dogs were initially bred to do specific jobs, such as pulling, hunting or herding; cats have been bred for looks alone.

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Cat Scratching Solutions
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dogs, the desired physical trait that is bred for often carries with it undesirable defects.

Manx cats (which are tailless) for example often are born with malformed urinary tracts. Persians can have lethal defects of the eyes, nose and jaws.

Both Persians and Siamese have a high incidence of cleft palate. Blue-eyed
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"Make Your Home Cat-Safe - How To Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy"
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white cats are often born deaf, and may be sickly in general.

Cat breeds are first classified by coat type, longhair or shorthair. Then each breed is divided into accepted color classes.

The most common and most popular "breed" is not a breed at all, but the ordinary housecat, known as the domestic shorthair or the
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It may come as a surprise, if you're a new cat owner, that many health problems may befall your feline friend. Some problems are easily preventable, while others are hereditary. Hairballs Hairballs are among the most common of cat health...read more

Stop Cat Urine Smell By Removing Cat Litter Box Waste
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domestic longhair. They are also commonly called tabby cats, though this term actually refers to specific markings and coloration.

Of the purebred cats, the currently most popular are the Persian, Maine Coon and the Siamese.

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Elyse Grau writes extensively on pet-related issues and gardening
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Also see : Cat Litter Box Health Concerns You Need To Know
Cats are the most popular pets in the United States. According to the latest version of the U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook (2002 Edition) there were almost 70 Million pet cats in the United States. Why are cats so popular? There are as...read more

New Cat Causing an Odor Problem?
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topics. She owns The Original Dog Biscuit Company (www.originaldogbiscuit.com)and runs the Pet Health Resource website (www.pethealthresource.com). Elyse is also an herbalist, with a focus on animals, and has extensive knowledge of canine nutrition.

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