A N I M A L

C A T

The Cat (Felis catus) is a small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and often referred to as the Domestic Cat to distinguish it from wild members of the family. The cat is either a house cat or a farm cat, which are pets, or a feral cat, which ranges freely and avoids human contact. A house cat is valued by humans for companionship and for its ability to hunt rodents. About 60 cat breeds are recognized by various cat registries.

Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata
Class : Mammalia
Order : Carnivora
Suborder : Feliformia
Family : Felidae
Subfamily : Felinae
Genus : Felis
Species : F. catus

Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felis species, with a strong flexible body, quick reflexes, sharp teeth and retractable claws adapted to killing small prey. They are predators who are most active at dawn and dusk (crepuscular). Cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small animals. Compared to humans, they see better in the dark (they see in near total darkness) and have a better sense of smell, but poorer color vision. Cats, despite being solitary hunters, are a social species. Cat communication includes the use of vocalizations including meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling and grunting as well as cat-specific body language. Cats also communicate by secreting and perceiving pheromones.

Female domestic cats can have kittens from spring to late autumn, with litter sizes ranging from two to five kittens. Domestic cats can be bred and shown as registered pedigreed cats, a hobby known as cat fancy. Failure to control the breeding of pet cats by spaying and neutering, as well as abandonment of pets, has resulted in large numbers of feral cats worldwide, contributing to the extinction of entire bird species, and evoking population control.

  The following is the process or stages of growth experienced in Cats:

1. Cats Age 0 - 6 Days

At this age stage is usually where the kitten or kitten begins to be born, when it is born general the kitten carries the placenta wall be eaten by the mother cat. The umbilical cord is still attached to the cat's stomach which will eventually dry out of the stomach. At this age the cat can not begin to walk, only can squirm.

2. Cats With Ages 7-10 Days

The next days until the 10th day of his age, the cat for food intake still relies on ASK (Cat Milk), but at this age the development has been smoother though stretching but has begun to open his eyes little by little. (Also read about how to heal wounds on kittens).

3. Cats entering the age of 2-3 weeks

Kitten or kitten when entering the age of 14 days or 2-3 weeks has begun to stretch by walking a little, although still heavy and still looks weak. The cat's eyes are wide open and can begin to see. (Read also about how to tame wild kittens).

The food can also still rely on ASI, but it has also begun to be trembled with the smells of other similar foods, because at this age cats have begun to sniff - sniff. Teeth have started to grow on the front, sometimes the kitten also looks itchy because you want to bite something. (Read also about how to care for mixed cats).

4. The cat has entered the age of 4 weeks

At 4 weeks or around 28 days, which is almost a month, cats have started to actively run and love to play with their siblings. Other teeth begin to grow like canine teeth, cat's milk is also still as food, but can already be if given fine food.

5. Cats That Have 5-6 Weeks

It is very active when the cat is 5-6 weeks old, because it has run smoothly, even its legs and arms have started to get strong and sometimes they can start climbing, and wandering around. Provision of worm medicine can already be given but must be included in consultation with the veterinarian. It is better to provide a sand box and also a playground, so that the cat does not ask to play dirty outside the maintenance area.

6. 3-month-old cat

At this time the cat has begun to adolescents, the growth of teeth that have all grown, even for feeding it can also be other types of food specifically for cats because it has begun to loose to suckle from its mother. The vaccine can also be started giving.

7. Cats With Ages 6-8 Months

Adult cat has entered. At this age cats begin to be attracted to the opposite sex. Female cats that are mainly able to mate. But it's better if a cat is mated when it's really mature.

8. Cats That Are 1 Year Old

If it has entered the year the cat has grown up, female cats have begun to be mated and males have begun to mate. What lovers must do in their growth period is according to the following stages:

1. Neonatal (From Birth to 2 Weeks): Must provide good quality nutrition for the mother cat, the kitten should not be held too much, if you really want to hold it, you must be very careful, the environment provided must be warm, clean and safe, if the mother cat dies or does not want to take care of her own child , then wipe with a soft towel the anus to stimulate bowel movements or small.

2. Early Socialization (Ages 3 - 8 Weeks) The keeper must provide quality food, a lot of effort should be held and invited to play, but when playing with the kittens it must be monitored. Start introducing other cats too, ask the cat's environment like a place to scratch or sharpen his nails, start cleaning his teeth with a brush, can also train him to use a rope that is easy to lead, sit and come when called by name.

3. Final Outreach (Ages 9 - 16 Weeks) Actions that could have been carried out in the previous stage can also be followed by some basic training. The keeper must begin discussions with the veterinarian on the possibility of sterilization (spaying or neutering such as: neutered male, female uterine or ovarian removed), physical examination, and repeat vaccination.

4. Teen (Age 17 Weeks - 1 Year) Continue to consult a veterinarian if serious problems occur such as: open defecation or other bad behavior.

5. Adults (Ages 1-6 Years) Cat lovers must evaluate the weight and food that has been given once every 3 months, the cat is exercised routinely, pay attention to the condition of his teeth and clean it, and followed by giving vaccines every year.

6. Senior Adults (Ages 7 and Up) Must keep an eye on his appetite even though he is an adult, do a checkup with the vet every 6 months. Thus the author can convey, hopefully it will be useful insights for you in understanding the growth process of your beloved cat and provide the best care throughout his life stage. Thanks for reading. Kind regards.

QUESTION

1. What is the name of the species of Cat?

2. Who provides nutrition for newborn cats? and what nutrients are provided?
3. When is the cat ready to be born?
4. Why can't the kitten eat?
5. How does a cat clean its body?
6. How do cats adapt to cold weather?
7. How does a cat clean its body?
8. How do cats eat their prey?
9. How do cats drink?

10. When can the kitten open its eyes?

11.When can cats be fed?
12. When do cats start to live the opposite sex and can already be mated?

13. Why are cats mammals?

14. Why do people like cats so much?
15. Why do cats often caress something?
16. Why does a cat mother eat placenta wall from her child?