Researchers from the University of Texas examined five character traits— extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism and openness.
Cat people tend to spend time at home. Probably curl up and take an afternoon nap. They also see themselves as non-conformist and won’t blindly follow the rules. They’re just happy to follow their own path, like independent cats.
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Cat people are 11% more open to new experiences. Those new experiences might include a desire to learn new things and new tricks. They are more likely to be creative, artistic, and nontraditional thinkers.
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If you get stressed out easily, you are probably a cat person. Cat people do seem to score more highly for neurotic personality traits than dog people. This may make them more prone to feeling worried, stressed, or anxious. Let's fill your life with cool cat themed items to take a break!
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Whether it’s for Meowy Christmas or an upcoming birthday,pick some up to enjoy your exciting meowful life!
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Cat poop and pee are disgusting. The worst part is that most cats do their business inside your home, hence the need for a litter box. If you seldom do housework, changing the litter box can be one of the most stomach-turning chores ever.
All a cat needs to contract fleas is contact with another animal. Once fleas are confirmed, your house and all of its contents can harbor fleas and their eggs.
Flea eradication is time-consuming and expensive, and it doesn't always work.
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Cats will shred your furniture. Your couch is just a scratching post to them. And when your cat isn't abusing your furniture, you can bet they're at least shedding all over it. Cat hair will become a constant and pervasive nuisance in your home.
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Cats are poor travelers. Even a trip to the local vet can be fraught and difficult. Cats do not take kindly to being confined in new areas, and most do not react well to being on-leash. They are fine on their own for a weekend if you are away. But longer than than you will need a cat sitter.
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Cat allergies are a relatively common condition. Up to 30% of the population experiences allergic reactions to cats. Even if you don't get affected, they can be a real issue if you want to invite friends or relatives over to your home.
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Cats are self-willed and can be virtually impossible to train. Unlike dogs, felines will not obey orders. But this does not mean they won't give orders. You can expect to hear from them periodically any time they desire something you can provide (e.g. food, going out, coming in).
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Cats sleep most of the day, but they hate the idea of their owner getting any rest. They will walk all over you in bed, knead your chest, purr in your face, and tickle your nose with their whiskers and tail—usually to demand feeding or attention. If you love sleeping, this can be quite annoying.
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In school, we’re all taught to take preventative measures to ensure an adequate amount of fire safety in our homes. But what about our pets? Numerous pets are killed in house fires every year. We’ll be going over a few fire safety measures to keep our pets safe.
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It may seem harmless to leave your pet alone for a quick trip to the store, but even small candles can present dangers. Our furry friend could easily run into or knock over a candle. This small candle can turn into a fiery blaze in no time. It’s best practice to avoid leaving your pets alone. If there are fire hazards around, they should be taken care of before leaving your home.
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Keep all electrical wiring/appliances well out of the reach of your pets. Electrical wiring is found throughout your home. Curious pets may see these wires as harmless fun toys. With a little chewing and rough-housing, your pet can create an extreme electrical hazard which can then cause an electrical fire.
Take note of all exits in your home. It’s essential that you’ll be able to reach the closest exit with your pet as quickly as possible. Make sure the necessary will be supplies will be available. Have your dog’s leash in a place of easy access and if you have a cat, make sure their carrier is always nearby and ready.
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In emergencies, it’s easy to get separated from your pet- especially if you have kids to worry about. By having your pet microchipped, you can make it easier to find your lost pet.
Finally, your kitchen is probably the most dangerous place for your pet in terms of fire hazards. Make sure your pet is unable to reach anything cooking on the stovetop!
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You can go to your friends, cat cafes, animal shelters, etc. to pet, snuggle, and lavish with love. You can even offer to pet-sit.
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Cats are all over the Internet. Watch cat videos and laugh at the cat memes. Apart from the social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, you can also visit cat-themed websites, e.g. Cats.com and Catster.
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Be a cat person. Put on cat-themed clothes and accessories. Decorate your sweet home with cat figures, plushies and rugs. It is a life full of cats! Just live moewly.
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They may be the world's most popular pet and you may have a lot of joy when owning it, but our furry feline friends have plenty of downsides. Cats expect their human to revolve their whole world and when you don't cater to their every whim they can become a nuisance. Do not own a cat if you cannot devote your time, energy and time to it. Love them by saving cats around the world, do not add more abandoned cats.
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Aren't cats independent and aloof? Why does your cat follow everywhere you go? Here is a list of possible reasons for what might be going on.
They think meal time may be coming up. So they’ll keep you in sight and wait for you to go to the kitchen. Cats are always excited when you bring them cat food.
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If you realize your cat follows you closely after you’ve come back home from work or a trip, this may be due to their uneasy feeling when you were away. Some cats are more attached to their owners, and some even experience separation anxiety – similar to other pets.
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What will cats do when there’s no posts to scratch or toys to chase around the house? They may be bored. So they start following you around for entertainment. Maybe you will lead our furry friends to somewhere unusual, then they can explore their new territory. Excited.
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It is one of their ways of asking for help. It is possible that they’re afraid of something or they may be feeling ill. This may change their behaviour. If you suspect something is not right, get in touch with your vet to find out if it is a behaviour problem or a health issue.
Some cat breeds like the Ragdoll, Sphynx or the Maine Coon are more sociable and prefer to be in human company. These are similar to dogs.
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Based on the smell, stray cats may be able to tell that you have a moggie at home. It is also possible that they like you. You are their best chance of attention or a meal.
But do not to try to rehome a cat before at least checking their collar and scanning it for a microchip. If the cat is owned, their heart-broken owner is probably finding them. Therefore, turn to a rehoming centre to sort out a new family for a stray. They have the expertise to know which environment will best suit our furry friend.
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Every cat owner knows who’s the boss at home (the cat is obviously), right? And working from home with a feline colleague can be a challenge your cat just won’t leave you alone.
Your home may also be your office, but for your cat, your home is just home. Follow these 2 tips to create the best environment to ensure work productivity and maintain a sweet home for you and your cat.
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1. Build a Cat-Friendly Home Office
Cats are used to having freedom to go anywhere they want. And that includes your lap, your laptop, and your printer. Usually, your cat will want to sit in or on the spot that will be most inconvenient for you at any given time.
Meet your cat’s needs. Try to set up a bed, a perch, a hammock or other cozy spot that your cat can curl up on and still keep an eye on you. Make sure your cat is fed, always has clean water, and has a clean litter box before you start working. While you may never be able to keep your cat off your workspace and completely, bear in mind and enjoy it: Your cat just wants to be near you, and that is one of the best perks of working from home.
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2. Keep Your Cat Busy
Since you are busy with work, make sure your cat stays busy too. If your cat is bored, you will quickly become the object of feline attention.
Have a scratching post, toys and other interesting objects to keep it occupied. You can also start a new routine which includes playtime before work starts, and scheduled cat breaks during the workday. Cats will respond to routines, so be consistent. Another benefit for this is that you can keep your work product intact. After all, nothing is more interesting to a cat than a freshly printed report, spreadsheet or important document.
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Whatever happens, focus on the joy that your mere presence brings to your furry friend each and every workday.
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In US black cats are often viewed as unlucky, but the Russians, Japanese, Scots, Irish and English don’t feel the same. For them, black cats bring luck and prosperity. In the old days, some sailors even wanted black cats on their ships to bring luck and to take care of any stowaway rodents.
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Black cats were associated with so- called “witches” in the Middle Ages in US. Nowadays, they have been associated with Halloween, especially the classic scared kitty with hunched back and bottle brush tail. Black cats is also a very popular motif in American advertising. They are common for merchants selling everything from hair pomade to motor oil.
Although black cats actually don’t bring bad luck, they aren’t always so lucky when it comes to finding a forever home. Black cats can be beautiful, but it isn’t always eye-catching in a cage or in a photo on an adoption website. With the addition of the “bad luck” rap, it is not uncommon for black kittens and cats to be at the end of the line for adoption. Some rescues name them “Jellybean” or “Licorice” to improve the situation.
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What is so lucky to keep a black cat? In an era where so many people prefer dark colored clothing, any black fur that you might pick up on your slacks or dress will be much less noticeable. Fewer needs of cat hair remover rollers!
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1. Why might a cat yowl when it's alone in a room?
Cats learn well how their owners will react when they make particular noises. So if your cat thinks, 'I want to get my owner from the other room,' it works to vocalize. They use straightforward learning.
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2. Why do some cats treat human members of the household differently?
Why not? Cats are much smarter than we think of: They learn what works with what person. They know if one member of the family is prone to get up at 3 a.m. and give them some treats.
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3. Why do cats knead us?
Because they are using behavior that they would use toward their mother—all the behavior they show toward us is somehow derived from the mother-kitten relationship. The kitten learns to raise its tail, rub on its mother, and knead and purr. Grooming is what mothers do back to kittens. And there aren't many behaviors—maybe half a dozen.
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4. Can we train cats?
Yes. Cats can learn what they're not supposed to do. If your cat has developed a habit of jumping up on the kitchen table, you can't easily prevent it. To train it, you can use a spring-loaded toy. So when the cat jumps up on something, the toy goes bang and up in the air—and the cat won't like that. So it will jump down. Or you can use a toy water pistol. But make sure the cat doesn't realize you've got it. Because cats don't forgive. Once they realize a person is causing them anxiety or hurt, they just keep away.
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5. How to be a good cat owner?
Understand that cats are sociable animals to a point, but not sociable to the extent that dogs are. A lot of people want to have two cats and think that two cats are twice as much fun. But the cats may not see it that way. If you do want to have more than one cat, go about it in a careful way—and be prepared to give up on it if it doesn't work.
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1. Cats can rotate their ears 180 degrees.
While you may not even know that humans have six muscles in both of the outer ears, cats have 32 muscles in each of theirs! These muscles certainly give our furry friends the ability to swivel and rotate their ears to locate the exact source of sounds.
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2. The hearing of cats is at least five times stronger than that of human adults.
Cat hearing is extremely sensitive and can hear tones at much higher pitches than humans. This gives them an advantage in nature, as most of their prey, such as rodents or birds, make high-pitched sounds.
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3. Most cats have no eyelashes.
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4. Domestic cats spend about 70% of the day sleeping and 15% grooming.
Cats are evolved to sleep most of the time—save up their strength to catch their dinner. Even though house cats don't need to hunt, these evolutionary traits have carried over. Adult cats can sleep from 16 to 20 hours a day. Kittens and older cats sleep almost 24 hours a day.
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5. Meows are not innate cat language—they developed them to communicate with humans!
Cats do not live with humans have their own ways to communicate. They communicate with one another through scent, facial expression, complex body language and touch. Domesticated cats meow at humans to tell us their needs.
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