Ever thought how your cat laps up the water or milk so fast? A research by Pedro M Reis and Roman Stocker of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, joined by Sunghwan Jung of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Jeffrey M Aristoff of Princeton has revealed the secret of lapping. These four engineers have discovered that […]
You have probably heard many interesting facts about cats like they have more bones than humans; they can feel with their whiskers, their urine glows in the dark, etc. Here are a few more interesting facts about your cool felines. What’s in a name: A group of cats is called a Clowder, a male cat
We all know our kitties are amazing… but here are some facts which would amuse one and all… Lion sneezed out the cat: If a Hebrew legend is to be believed, rats were menace and Noah prayed to the God to protect food from rats. The God answered his wish, made the lion sneeze and
The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter, It isn’t just one of your holiday games; You may think at first I’m as mad as a hatter When I tell you, a cat must have THREE DIFFERENT NAMES. First of all, there’s the name that the family use daily, Such as Peter, Augustus, Alonzo or
A well-behaved cat is simply a darling! Here are a few common behavioural problems and the ways to tackle them. Toilet training… Though it is not a common problem for a cat owner but in some cases it may be quite serious. Housebreaking means that cat always goes outside for urination or defecation or uses
Scared of a furry feline!! Did you know what noted people like Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini had in common? They all got the jitters when it came to our little angel–the cat. According to dictionary, Ailurophobia is a ‘morbid fear of cat’, people who suffer from this phobia hate cats
Say cheese… know how to get that purrfect snap. • Get down to the level of your cat. • Put some props so that you can catch her in action. • Ensure there is proper lighting • Curiosity will get the better of your cat and she will try to inspect your camera, let her
A small pet is often an excellent companion for the sick or long chronic cases. – Florence Nightingale (1859) Florence Nightingale also known as the Lady With The Lamp dedicated her life to nursing and raising the operating standards and medical facilities. Because of her invaluable contribution and passion to serve the sick and the
Egyptian name for cat is Mau meaning ‘to see’. And other names used by the people in different parts of the world are: • Kat – Holland and Denmark • Katt – Sweden • Katze – Germany • Kot – Poland • Kots – Russia • Gatta – Greece (modern) • Gato – Portugal and
Cats have been involved in the lives of humans since the days of ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations, or probably even earlier. Their mystery has fascinated people through the ages and they have been regarded both as celestial and evil, as protectors and destroyers, and have been as loved as they have been hated. Here
‘India’, the 18-year-old female cat in the White House passed away on January 4, 2009. The demise of ‘India’ had deeply saddened her pet parents George W Bush, Laura and their daughters Barbara and Jenna. Barbara named the kitty ‘India’ after the former Texas Ranger baseball player Ruben Sierra who was popularly known as El
Meow! It’s difficult Herding cats – This commonly used cat phrase means to bring together many different people together for a common cause… Well! It’s an uphill task, we all must agree. Now you know what it means when they say – ‘Managing a team of professionals is like herding cats’ or ‘Teaching li’l kids
Mr Eliot! Meow! A famous poet, dramatist, and literary critic T S Eliot was indeed a great feline fan. In 1939, he published OldPossum’s Book of Practical Cats, a set of whimsical poems, which affirmed his kitty love. His devotion for our furry angels ended up in these literary expressions, highlighted feline psychology and sociology…Well
Salem Saberhagen? Yes! The famous American Shorthair cat in the TV series (and a movie too) Sabrina – the teenage witch. Formerly a warlock, he is the one who dispenses (bad) advices to Sabrina. Although Salem retains some of limited magical prowess, for his attempt to conquer the world, Witch’s council punished him with a
