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Are cats sensitive?

Cats are sensitive to everything. That’s the way they are.
They have heightened senses, coiled energy, flexible bodies, and an enhanced ability to see movement, even in the dark. Their minds are prone to notice small changes, and think about what they mean, while their emotional range is both broad and deep.
They rely on their highly [...]

What Cats See

Cats have extraordinary vision; in some ways. There are surprising weak spots in other ways. But always, cat vision is designed to work best in their ecological niche as nocturnal predators, or night hunters.
As predators ourselves, humans share some vision characteristics with cats. We have eyes on the front of our heads, for binocular vision [...]

Why Cats Hate the Vacuum Cleaner

One of the cutest things Mr. Bond did to show he cared about the new kitten, RJ, was to try to warn him about the vacuum cleaner.
As it was being rolled out and having its cord unwound, RJ started playing with the cord. Mr. Bond checked his headlong flight and came back to try to [...]

When Taste Buds Betray

Why does our cat ignore the healthy food we bought at the health food store, and yet beg for marshmallows, mandarin oranges, and ice cream? Why does the same cat who asks for the kitchen faucet to be turned on then want to drink out of the humidifier? How can cats, who are so fussy [...]

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