If cats are bathed once a month when they are kittens, they will become accustomed to water.
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If necessary, owners may clean cats hair and teeth with a cloth.
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The word cat refers to a family of meat-eating animals that include tigers, lions, leopards, and panthers.
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Cats have personalties just like people.
The most liked breeds of cats include the Siamese and the Persian.
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Domestic cats and their wild relatives share many of the same characteristics and instincts.
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When cats fall, they almost always land on their feet. I'm sure everyone knew that.
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Cats have a keen sense of balance and can easily walk on narrow objects.
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Cats see betters in the dim light than people do.
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A litter usually has 3 to 5 kittens.
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Some may live to reach 18 or 19 years and some have lived as long as 30 years.
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A tomcat (male cat) can begin mating when he is between 7 and 10 months old.
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Most healthy(indoor) cats live from 15 to 20 years.
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Tomcats can mate at anytime, while queens can only mate during a period of time called heat or estrus.
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Heat occurs several times a year and can last anywhere from 3 to 15 days.
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The pregnancy period for a cat lasts about 9 weeks.
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A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old.
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Newborn kittens cannot see or hear. They depend on their mother for food, cleansing, and protection.
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Male cats play no role in caring for kittens.
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Kittens begin to walk at about 3 weeks of age.
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At 4 weeks, it is important to play with kittens so that they do not develop a fear of people.
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The sounds a cat makes can mean various things like anger, pain, fear, etc.
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Kittens remain with their mother till the age of 9 weeks.
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Cats use sounds, body signals, and scents as means of communication.
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It is estimated that cats can make over 60 different sounds.
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Kittens open their eyes about 10 to 14 days after birth.
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