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  2. Purr - Wikipedia

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    Animals purr for a variety of reasons, including to express happiness or fear, and as a defense mechanism. It has also been shown that cats purr to manage pain and soothe themselves. [3] Purring is a soft buzzing sound, similar to a rolled 'r' in human speech, with a fundamental frequency of around 25 Hz. [4]

  3. Human interaction with cats - Wikipedia

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    It involves attributing human-like qualities, emotions and needs to cats and providing them with care, attention and comforts similar to those given to human family members. In a pet-humanized context, cats kept as pets are often regarded as beloved members of the family, rather than just animals or possessions.

  4. Feline zoonosis - Wikipedia

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    The cat can also develop a purulent discharge from the eyes. Necrotizing pneumonia has also been observed. Estimates that 50% of human cases of cowpox are due to transmission from cats in the United Kingdom. [1] The avian flu virus H7N2 has been found in cats in New York City. [7] Though transmission to people is possible, it is thought to be rare.

  5. Sentinel species - Wikipedia

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    The classic example is the "canary in the coal mine".The idea of placing a warm-blooded animal in a mine to detect carbon monoxide was first proposed by John Scott Haldane in 1895, [2] and canaries were used as early as 1896.

  6. Allergy to cats - Wikipedia

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    Allergies to cats, a type of animal allergy, are one of the most common allergies experienced by humans.Among the eight known cat allergens, the most prominent allergen is secretoglobin Fel d 1, which is produced in the anal glands, salivary glands, and, mainly, in sebaceous glands of cats, and is ubiquitous in the United States, even in households without cats. [1]

  7. Is Christmas Cactus Poisonous to Cats That Get Too Curious ...

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    No, Christmas cacti are not toxic to either dogs or cats. If your pet tends to eat houseplants, keep a Christmas cactus out of reach to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort brought on by eating large ...

  8. Once Popular Tourist Hotspots That Are Now Totally Abandoned

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    Bad press surrounding a scandal and Hurricane Hugo damage in 1989 forced the sprawling religious-themed water park, theme park, and residential complex to close. It's now a post-apocalyptic ghost town

  9. Sewer gas - Wikipedia

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    The result is the most common means of sewer gas entering buildings and can be solved easily by using the fixtures regularly or adding water to their drains. One of the most common traps to dry out are floor drains such as those typically placed near home furnaces, water heaters and rooms with underfloor heating. Infrequently used utility sinks ...