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The oldest breed of cat/

The Egyptian Mau is probably the oldest breed of cat.  In fact, the breed is so ancient that its name is the Egyptian word for 'cat'.  

The origins of 'tiddlywinks'

Did you know ... one of Britain's oldest games can trace its origins to the flea.  In approximately 15 different European  languages, the word 'tiddlywinks' translates as 'the game of the flea!'

Vocal patterns in cats

Did you know that researchers have noted 19 different vocal patterns in cats. Howver, it's thought that individual cats may use their own personal sounds that they only use with their owners. 

Too Much Info on Your Cat's Collar

Putting your cat's name on his collar is asking for trouble

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What's this ear, then?

The furry tufts on the inside of cats' ears are called 'ear furnishings'.  They insulate the ear and help filter out sounds and debris.  It's important to keep ears healthy and parasite free.

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A Cats Purr

"Cats make one of the most satisfying sounds in the world: they purr ...

A purring cat is a form of high praise, like a gold star on a test paper. It is reinforcement of something we would all like to believe about ourselves - that we are nice."

Roger A Caras

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