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2012-02-29T21:42:00.000-05:00

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2012-02-29T21:10:00.000-05:00

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2012-02-29T13:42:00.003-05:00

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2012-02-28T18:41:00.002-05:00

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2012-02-28T02:12:00.002-05:00

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2012-02-28T01:47:00.003-05:00

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2012-02-28T01:37:00.002-05:00

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Cat Whiskers

2012-02-27T01:28:00.000-05:00

Cat whiskers are extremely cute, but they don't exist just to make Kitty look gorgeous. Whiskers are found on Kitty's cheeks, eyebrows, chin and behind his wrists. They're easy to spot - they are 2 or 3 times thicker than normal cat hair, and a lot longer (especially on his cheeks).

Cat whiskers are very deep rooted into Kitty's skin. They're rooted at a level that's very rich in blood vessels and nerve endings, so they are very sensitive.

So let's look at how Kitty uses his whiskers on his cheeks in his day to day life.

1) Judging if he can fit through an opening

If you look at Kitty's whiskers, you'll notice they extend out to about the same width as his body. The tips of his whiskers sense pressure, so Kitty will use this to see if he can fit through a space. A cat will often stick his head into an opening before he goes through it; he's using his whiskers to judge the space.

Whiskers grow to the width of the cat for this reason. So fat cats have longer whiskers than thinner cats.

2) Navigation, especially in the dark

Have you ever marveled at how a cat can confidently trot through a room in the pitch black and not bump into anything? Cat eyes are designed for great night vision, but this isn't the only reason cats are so skillful in the dark.

Cats' whiskers detect tiny changes in air currents, which helps them to locate where people and objects are. So as your cat approaches a chair, for example, his whiskers will detect air current changes which are present as a result of the chair being there. The result? He'll walk round the chair rather than into it!

3) Cat Body Language

Kitty's whiskers can act as a measure of his mood. If his whiskers are in a forward position, he's relaxed, happy or curious. If they're pulled back, he's defensive or aggressive.

What if his whiskers fall out?

Cat whiskers fall out from time to time, but they are replaced just like all other hair. Kitty's whiskers should never be cut or trimmed, as they're such an important navigation and spatial tool for him. Cutting them could put him in danger.

If you love cats and want to get all the latest news from the Cat Behavior Explained website, why not sign up for Kitty Chat, my monthly Ezine? It's informative, useful, fun and free! Just fill out the form below to start Kitty Chatting straight away!

Source: cat behavior explained

Affenpinscher

2012-02-27T01:23:00.000-05:00

(AKC Toy Group)

Description:

A small dog with a harsh, shaggy coat, and longer hair all over the face. The Affenpinscher is square-bodied, with a deep chest and round head with a well-defined stop. The lower jaw is generally slightly undershot, protruding below the dog's short nose. The dog's teeth and tongue should not show when his mouth is closed. The black eyes are prominent and rounded, but should not bulge or protrude. The rims of the eyes are black. The hairy ears are pointed and erect when cropped, but may be left natural, in which case they may be erect, semi-erect or dropped. The coat is usually black or dark gray, but tan and red are also acceptable. A small white patch on the chest is acceptable. The preferred height is 9-1/2 to 11-1/2 inches.

History:

Named "Monkey dog", because of his monkey-like facial structure and expression, this feisty toy dog originated in Germany. At first a farm dog and ratter, probably larger in size, the Affenpinscher was miniaturized and became a house pet during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today the Affenpinscher is primarily a companion dog.

Notes:

Sensitive to temperature extremes. Overly warm living conditions are detrimental to the coat. Not recommended for younger children. Most are accepting of other pets in the family, especially when raised with them. Tends to guard food and toys. Some bloodlines are prone to fractures and slipped stifle. Like any short-nosed breed, the Affenpinscher may suffer from respiratory problems in hot weather. This breed likes to hike and go camping as long as the temperature stays above 20 degrees F. May challenge large dogs and other large animals unwisely.

Talents:

Watchdog, agility, and performing tricks.

Personality:

Terrier-like personality. Fiery little dog, courageous and confident--a fearless defender. Generally quiet, but can be vehement when threatened. Very affectionate and amusing. Playful and inquisitive. Loyal. Enjoys being with his family. Needs consistent, firm training. Some are difficult to housebreak.

Behavior:

Children: Not recommended for children.
Friendliness: Loves everyone.
Trainability: Slightly difficult to train.
Independence: Moderately dependent on people.
Dominance: Moderate.
Other Pets: Generally good with other pets.
Combativeness: Can be a bit dog-aggressive.
Noise: Likes to bark.
Indoors: Very active indoors.
Owner: Good for novice owners.

Grooming and Physical Needs:

Grooming: Regular grooming needed.
Trimming & Stripping: No trimming or stripping needed.
Coat: Medium coat.
Shedding: Very light.
Docking: The ears are customarily cropped, and the tail is customarily docked.
Exercise: Very little exercise needed.
Jogging: A fair jogging companion.
Apartments: Good for apartment living.
Outdoor Space: Does all right without a yard.
Climate: Prefers cool climates.
Longevity: Average (10 to 12 years).

Source: iams

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2012-02-25T20:18:00.002-05:00

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2012-02-25T19:59:00.001-05:00

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2012-02-25T19:37:00.001-05:00

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2012-02-25T19:27:00.000-05:00

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2012-02-25T01:44:00.001-05:00

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2012-02-24T21:57:00.001-05:00

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It's Raining Cats and Dogs

2012-02-23T20:08:00.000-05:00

The phrase "raining cats and dogs" - where did it originate from and what did it mean?

Meaning -

Raining very heavily.

Origin -

This is an interesting phrase in that, although there’s no definitive origin, there are several speculative derivations. Before we get to those, lets get some of the incorrect suggestions out of the way.

The phrase seems isn’t related to the well-known antipathy between dogs and cats, which is made word in the phrase ’fight like cat and dog’. Aside from the presence of cat and dog in the phrase, there’s nothing at all to connect their fighting with raining.

Nor is the phrase in any sense literal, i.e. recording the fact that cats and dogs fell from the sky. Numbers of small creatures, of the size of frogs or fish, do occasionally get carried skywards in freak weather. That must happen to individual dogs or cats from time to time too, but there’s no record of groups of them being scooped up in that way. Not that we’d need meteorological record for that - it’s plainly implausible.

In fact, ’raining cats and dogs’ only makes sense figuratively and the explanations below that attempt to link the phrase to felines, canines and weather seem rather feeble.

Here goes - take your pick:

1. It comes from mythology. Witches, who often took the form of their familiars - cats, are supposed to have ridden the wind. Dogs and wolves were attendants to Odin, the god of storms and sailors associated them with rain. Well, some evidence would be nice. There doesn’t appear to be any to support this notion.

2. Cats and dogs were supposed to be washed from roofs during heavy weather. This is a widely repeated tale. It got a lease of life with the message "Life in the 1500s", which began circulating on the Internet in 1999. Here’s the relevant part of that:

I’ll describe their houses a little. You’ve heard of thatch roofs, well that’s all they were. Thick straw, piled high, with no wood underneath. They were the only place for the little animals to get warm. So all the pets; dogs, cats and other small animals, mice, rats, bugs, all lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery so sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Thus the saying, "it’s raining cats and dogs."

This is nonsense of course. It hardly needs debunking, but, lest there be any doubt...

Dogs lived in thatched roofs? No, of course they didn’t. Even accepting that mad idea, for them to have slipped off when it rained they would have needed to be on the outside - hardly the place an animal would head for to shelter from bad weather.

3. The phrase is supposed to have originated in England in the 17th century when city streets were filthy and heavy rain would occasionally carry along dead animals.

The idea that seeing dead cats and dogs floating by in storms would cause people to coin this phrase is just about believable. People may not have actually thought the animals had come from the sky, but might have made up the phrase to suit the occasion.

4. Another suggestion is that it comes from a version of the French word, catadoupe, meaning waterfall.

Well, again. No evidence. If the phrase were ’raining cats’ or if there also existed a French word, dogadoupe we might be going somewhere with this one. As there isn’t let’s pass this by.

Sources: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/raining%20cats%20and%20dogs.html

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2012-02-23T20:01:00.000-05:00

Cats and Dogs CAN See Some Color

2012-02-23T19:58:00.000-05:00

Many adults think that dogs and cats cannot see any colors, only shades of gray. But this is not true. Cats and dogs can see some colors but not all of them. So in a sense they are like adults who are colorblind. Cats and dogs have cells in their eyes that respond well in bright and dim light. At night, cats and dogs use cells called rods that are sensitive to dim light. They are found in a lining at the back of the eye called the retina. When light falls on the rods, they send a message to the brain to explain the image that they see. For the bright light of day, you need cells called cones. But having cones in your eyes also means that you can also see color. Humans have three kinds of cones that allow them to see blue, red and green. So humans (and monkeys!) can see in full color. Dogs and cats only have two kinds of cones sensitive to blue and green light. So they do see some colors. By the way, if you have a horse or pony at home, they have red and blue cones. Horses see some colors, but they can't tell green from gray.

Now, do cats' eyes glow in the dark? No they don't. Cats and dogs have some cells behind the retina that act like a mirror. These cells are found in a part of the eye called the tapetum. This mirror reflects light back, giving the rods and cones a second chance to pick up the small amount of light available at night. It is this tapetum that makes cats' and dogs' eyes seem to glow in the dark.

Humans don't have a tapetum. You may have noticed that if you use flash to take a photo, humans tend to look like they have red eyes. This is because there is a reflection of the red blood vessels behind our retinas. If you took a flash picture of your dog, you might see yellow or orange eyes instead. This is a reflection of the light of the flash by the dog's tapetum.

Source: CCMR

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2012-02-22T00:59:00.001-05:00

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