Awn hair is a distinctive form of bristly hair that lies within the undercoat of a cat. It is often described as short tufted fur with thickened tips. Its function is to protect the skin from cold and damp, and the cat can quickly groom it dry with its tongue.
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What Is Awn Hair?
August 9th, 2011 · No Comments
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Are Male Tortoiseshell Cats Sterile?
July 28th, 2011 · No Comments
Tortoiseshell cats of any breed are known to lack the X chromosome. The colour is therefore an indication that the cat has a condition that would normally lead to its being sterile. However, some tortoiseshell males will not be pure and may possibly be fertile. Professional breeders, line breeding with male and female cats carrying [...]
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Do I Need Special Feed Bowls For My Cat?
January 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment
It is a good idea to use purpose-made cat bowls that can be identified by the cat, and kept clean and use. It is important that bowls are weighted to prevent them from travelling around the floor when the cat is feeding. Although side plates can be used to offer food to a cat, it [...]
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My Cat Eats All His Food And Then Looks For More. Does This Mean He’s Greedy?
January 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment
Some active cats have a powerful appetite that develops from their need to fuel their exercise. Looking for more food is acceptable in this instance-it can be useful to leave such a cat wanting more, to enable food to be used for interaction and hunting game’s However, it is not advisable to over feed a [...]
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Is It True That Some Cats Enjoy Water And Like To Swim?
November 14th, 2009 · 3 Comments
Most cats loathe water and react to it with panic and distress. However, there is one cat, the Turkish Van, that is fast becoming fame for its swimming talents. Equipped with a fine, dense coat and neck ruffle that thickens even more in the winter months, this breed will happily plung into water. There are [...]
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