Some Interesting Facts About Cats

Cats are one of the most widely pets kept by humans, but unfortunately even some fancier cat does not know what the facts about the state of the cat. If you are a cat lover, please read the unique facts about the cats listed below: 








1. Cats have 30 vertebrae, which is 5 times more than human  
2. Cat has 230 bones, ie 24 times more than human 
3. Cats have no collarbone, which allows entry through the gap as wide as head  
4. Flexibility of the cat's body is so amazing, front legs can be rotated in all directions, and half of his body to move in the opposite direction  
5. Cats are more sensitive hearing than humans and dogs. 65 kHz limit of hearing cats, humans 20 kHz  
6. Cats have the largest eyes compared with other mammals (in relation to body size)  
7. Cats can not see in total darkness, but the sharpness of his eyes at night is very good. Cat's eye has a layer of light-reflecting layer called the tapetum which can serve to strengthen the light entering the retina  
8. Coverage 185 degree view of the cat  
9. Cats have a sense of smell 20-80 million olfactory cells, while humans only 50-20 million  
10. Pulse rate normal cats between 110-170 pulses per minute (if you want to check the pulse did in the hamstrings at the joint that connects the foot with body)  
11. Cats breathed as much as 20-40 times per minute  
12. Normal body temperature is 102F or 38.8C cat  
13. Village cat can run at a speed 31 mile per hour  
14. Cats have very sensitive nervous system  
15. Cats can jump to a height of 5 times his height  
16. Every cat has a nose pad that is very distinctive, so that there will never be two cats who have the same nose prints
17. Cats respond better to female calls than men, probably because the female voice has a higher peak  
18. People who are allergic to cats in general are allergic to cat saliva  
19. It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat is one way of lowering our blood pressure  
20. The average age of 15-16 years cat  
21. To determine the age of equality with men aged cats, begin with 20 years of age the first year of the cat, then add 4 human years for every age in cats. 

For example: If your cat was 4 years old mean age equivalent to 20 years (to age 1 year) plus 3 x 4 years, which is equivalent to the age of 32 years in people.

Should You Pet That Guide Dog?

Assistance Dog Etiquette: It is often hard to resist petting a cute, floppy eared dog when you see one. So, what do you do when you see a guide dog curled under a restaurant table, or walking along side a person who is blind or visually impaired? The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind encourages following these guidelines when encountering these specially bred and trained dogs;
– Don’t touch, pet, talk to, feed or otherwise distract the dog while
he/she is wearing a harness.
A guide dog is a highly trained dog that acts as a mobility aide to the blind and visually impaired. When a dog is in harness, they are “on duty or working” and must concentrate for the safety of his/her owner or handler.
– Don’t attempt to grab or steer the person while the dog is guiding, do
not attempt to hold the dog’s harness or give the dog commands.
A dog or handler may be in an unfamiliar situation that requires their full attention. Grabbing a harness or leash can disorientate and confuse the team. The handler will give the dog commands when necessary and will ask for assistance if needed.
– Don’t walk on the dog’s left side.
Walking on a dog’s left side may distract or confuse the dog. Instead, walk on the handler’s right side and several paces behind him or her.

Help!! I Think I Am Allergic To My Dog

Does the presence of your dog cause you to sneeze unmercifully? Do your eyes fill with tears of misery instead of tears of joy when your canine companion wants to be close? Many of us who love animals find that we can’t even pet them without having severe allergic reactions. Miserable allergies prevent us from sharing our lives with the four-legged friends we adore.
Dog allergies can cause misery for our much loved pets. Symptoms of dog allergies can include watery eyes, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, scratchy, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, and even hives. To keep you responding to your dog instead of reacting to him, try some of these suggestions.


Here are 6 Ways You Can Relieve Yourself
1. Restrict the areas in your home to which your dog has access.
2. Wash your bedding weekly.
3. Make sure you have your allergy shots and take any medication your doctor advises.
4. Purchase a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to remove allergens from your home.
5. Eliminate carpets, draperies, and stuffed furniture from the bedroom to keep your pillows, mattress, and bedding allergen free. Treat carpet and upholstered furniture in other rooms with an anti-allergen dust spray.
6. Use allergen-proof vacuum cleaner bags.

source: K9 magazine

Looking After Your Pet: Top Tips for Pet Owners

Harriet Meyer, freelance personal finance journalist, talks about looking after your pet:
Hefty vets’ fees result in many dogs and cats being put down or abandoned by owners who struggle to meet the cost of caring for them. Tough times have seen a sharp rise in the number of abandoned animals, according to the RSPCA. It reported a 57% increase in the number of abandoned animals in the 12 months to April last year as people tightened their purse-strings.

For those with sick pets, the vet’s bill can easily amount to hundreds of pounds. If your pet suffers from a debilitating lifelong condition, such as arthritis, or gets hit by a car, the cost of treatment can even reach thousands – leaving many owners with difficult choices.

The importance of insurance

Making sure you have pet insurance is one way to enable you to stump up for these costs – but many people are failing to take out cover or are giving up their existing policies in a bid to save money.
Yet unfortunately, vet fees are rising in excess of UK inflation, making it essential to ensure that you have adequate insurance. It is particularly important to insure your pedigree pet when they are puppies or kittens because if an illness or medical condition develops, it may be impossible to have it covered in a new policy as it will be regarded as a ‘pre-existing condition’.
According to Sainsbury’s Finance, around 12% of cats and dogs under the age of three suffer from some form of medical condition which may occur later in life or be linked to other conditions. Some are more susceptible than others to illness – during the first half of 2009, the number of claims Sainsbury’s received linked to the top 10 most popular pedigree dogs was around 48% of the total number it insures.
If you choose to stop your cover, or not to take it out in the first place, you should be prepared for the fact that you might have to say goodbye to your pet permanently if something goes wrong – a situation that is likely to cause much heartache.

Picking the right policy

Choosing insurance can be tricky, however, as policies vary enormously in terms of cost and the level of cover they provide.
Michael Powell, general insurance consultant at independent research company Defaqto, says: “The first most basic, and generally the cheapest option, is a policy with a ‘per condition’ limit and a 12-month time limit.
“For example, a policy will provide up to £2,000 for vets’ fees for each condition with a 12-month time limit. This means that the policyholder may claim up to £2,000 for each treatment but once the treatment costs have reached £2,000 or have exceeded the 12-month limit, no further cover is provided.


“If treatment needs to continue, the policyholder would be responsible for paying for the costs to the vet themselves.”
More comprehensive per-condition policies include higher levels of cover and aren’t time-limited: treatment for a single condition is available over the pet’s lifetime until the policy limit – often several thousand pounds – is reached.
Often the most expensive policies are those that provide an annual limit that is renewed each year – known as ‘lifetime’ policies. For example, a policy will provide cover for vets’ fees for each condition up to, say, an annual limit of £5,000. The main difference with this type of policy is that, provided the policyholder renews the policy each year, the £5,000 benefit is also renewed – but only if the pet remains within any other policy conditions, such as a maximum age limit.
Pedigree animals are usually more expensive to insure than crossbreeds, as they are more at risk from long-term conditions. As a general rule, non-pedigree cats and dogs live longer and are healthier than pure breeds.

Finally…

Bear in mind that if you make a claim on a pet insurance policy, any treatment is then classed as a ‘pre-existing condition’ and obtaining an alternative policy could mean that the new insurer excludes cover for this condition. This makes it very difficult for pet owners to shop around when their policy comes up for renewal, unless they are prepared to pay separately for any treatment regarded as a ‘pre-existing condition’.
Also, not everything will be covered by insurance. Worming, vaccinations and flea treatments are not included, for instance – so check the small print.

source: K9 magazine

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