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  2. Organisms at high altitude - Wikipedia

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    The adaptation of humans to high altitude is an example of natural selection in action. [2] High-altitude adaptations provide examples of convergent evolution, with adaptations occurring simultaneously on three continents. Tibetan humans and Tibetan domestic dogs share a genetic mutation in EPAS1, but it has not been seen in Andean humans. [3]

  3. Cat righting reflex - Wikipedia

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    The cat righting reflex is a cat's innate ability to orient itself as it falls in order to land on its feet. The righting reflex begins to appear at 3–4 weeks of age, and is perfected at 6–9 weeks. [1] Cats are able to do this because they have an unusually flexible backbone and no functional clavicle (collarbone). The tail seems to help ...

  4. Maropitant - Wikipedia

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    Side effects in dogs and cats include hypersalivation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and vomiting. [12] [16] Eight percent of dogs taking maropitant at doses meant to prevent motion sickness vomited right after, likely due to the local effects maropitant had on the gastrointestinal tract. Small amounts of food beforehand can prevent such post ...

  5. High-rise syndrome - Wikipedia

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    During a fall from a high place, a cat can reflexively twist its body and right itself using its acute sense of balance and its flexibility. [8] [9] This is known as the cat's "righting reflex". The minimum height required for this to occur in most cats (safely) would be around 90 cm (3.0 ft).

  6. List of feline diseases - Wikipedia

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    Feline disease refers to infections or illnesses that affect cats. They may cause symptoms, sickness or the death of the animal. Some diseases are symptomatic in one cat but asymptomatic in others. Feline diseases are often opportunistic and tend to be more serious in cats that already have concurrent sicknesses.

  7. How to be a good cat owner in 2024: Top tips from a vet - AOL

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    Dr. MacMillan says: "Being a good cat owner means housing your cat in an appropriate environment, with a suitable temperature and noise level, natural light, and a comfortable resting space."

  8. I live in a multi-pet household –here are my top tips for ...

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    Things like the Feliway for cats or Adaptil for dogs can be a good choice as these mimic familiar calming pheromones that can help pets feel more relaxed and at ease. 13. Supervise their interactions

  9. Hypobaric decompression - Wikipedia

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    Hypobaric decompression is the reduction in ambient pressure below the normal range of sea level atmospheric pressure. Altitude decompression is hypobaric decompression which is the natural consequence of unprotected elevation to altitude, while other forms of hypobaric decompression are due to intentional or unintentional release of pressurization of a pressure suit or pressurized compartment ...