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White cats having one blue and one other-colored eye are called "odd-eyed" and may be deaf on the same side as the blue eye. [16] This is the result of the yellow iris pigmentation rising to the surface of only one eye, as blue eyes are normal at birth before the adult pigmentation has had a chance to express itself in the eye(s).
A cat pheromone is a chemical molecule, or compound, that is used by cats and other felids for communication. [1] These pheromones are produced and detected specifically by the body systems of cats and evoke certain behavioural responses.
Outdoor cats are active both day and night, although they tend to be slightly more active at night. [90] Domestic cats spend the majority of their time in the vicinity of their homes, but they can range a radius of many hundreds of meters. They establish territories that vary considerably in size, in one study ranging 7–28 ha (17–69 acres ...
VCA Hospitals says cats are polyestrous, which means they go through estrus (heat) several times during their fertile season. A cat’s fertile season actually depends on where they live!
That being said, what cats lack in color perception they more than make up for when it comes to their ability to see dim light. "Cats can see better at low light levels, thanks to how wide their ...
Help your feline friend stay safe this summer with these tips to keep your cat cool. A veterinarian weighs in on the best ways to keep them from overheating.
The scent rubbing behavior has been observed more frequently in males than females for many species. Certain male domestic cats, bears, monkeys and leopards are shown to scent rub more than their female conspecifics. [5] [8] [14] [16] There is an increase of scent rubbing during breeding season for black bears, but this is done predominantly by ...
From their zen-like mindsets to their irresistible charm and beauty, here are the main reasons why cats are better than people.