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Cats Behavior

How to Read Cat-Tail Signals: A Guide to Your Feline's Body Language
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How to Read Cat-Tail Signals: A Guide to Your Feline's Body Language

Cats talk to each other in many different ways, including through body language, sounds, and even smells that humans can't notice. Despite all the talking, cats are still a mystery because they seem so independent.

But it's not hard to figure out several basic things about a cat's mood by looking at how her tail is positioned. Once you know what your cat is thinking, you can really improve your connection with her. This article will examine what the cat tail signals tell you and how you may respond to them.

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Can cats eat catnip?
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Can cats eat catnip?

If you own a cat, there's a good chance that he or she has already shown an interest in catnip. You may have even seen your feline friend rolling on the floor, licking the carpeting, or rubbing his face against something covered in this herb. The plant is also popular with other animals, such as rabbits and guinea pigs. It's been used to produce clothing and toys for these animals. Catnip can be toxic to other animals if ingested in large quantities, so it should not be given to them without explicit instructions from the vet. Catnip is mostly grown in open fields, but it can also be propagated indoors using seeds or cuttings from plants.

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Why do cats have tails?
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Why do cats have tails?

Cats are mysterious creatures and often can seem to want to keep us guessing. One of their many mysteries is the question, why do cats have tails? It is widely known that cats have tails, and not all animals do. It's even harder to comprehend how they are unique to cats and their purpose in a cat's life.

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