Why do cats eat grass?                           

Many of those who choose cats as pets have noticed that from time to time, it is common to chew grass.Pets as cats who live in apartment resort, as a substitute, the plants they find here, often destroying them.

Beyond despair devastated owners see their surroundings, there is the risk of animals getting sick, many plants are toxic (leandrul, ficus, daffodils, rhododendrons, tulips, ivy, lily, mistletoe, violets.

This odd behavior has puzzled many of the experts in animal husbandry, who admitted honestly do not have a clear answer to the problem.

 Others have been advantageous in explanations of the most diverse. Replica favorite was for a long time that the cat from getting into nature vegetable fibers necessary for a healthy gastrointestinal activity, which acts as a laxative. A similar explanation was that the grass help to eliminate hair balls.

Those who have observed this behavior had failed but that it is vomiting caused by poor diet and not eat grass that later.
A little explanation circulated was that the grass to help the cats in case they suffer from sore throats or stomach irritation.

The truth is that nobody knows precisely why cats prefer grass at a time, but if they eat certainly does not mean you are sick. Clearly the statement: if your cat is sick eating grass means that it is only a myth.

The amount of grass that cats are eating is quite small, to induce vomiting or to act in any way on the stomach. Try to see how these pets chewing blades of grass you will find that they do as if the juice extracted from plants, and do not eat greedily, to supplement the solid food or heal any disease.

The latest and most plausible explanation is that cats eat grass to get a small amount of a chemical that can’t get from ordinary food and is essential for their health. Substance in question is a vitamin - folic acid - which plays an important role in the production of hemoglobin.

If cats are deficient in folic acid increase the risk are affected and become anemic. Do not attempt, under any circumstances, to unlearn the habit cats. Try rather to make their grass needs even if you live in an apartment.
The same behavior you will find it at dogs.

Cats don't taste sweet

Have you ever wondered why cats prefer meat instead of sweets and can’t be bribed with candy or cookies?
Products sweetened or with different components in spices and the new people we delight the senses, show no interest in cats.

Our beloved domestic cats are not interested when it comes to food, than the one just meat, and not because it would be some ruthless predators who are waiting to catch a bird in its claws or mouse, but simply because they taste sweet, unlike other mammals.

Most mammals have different types of taste receptors, which are proteins on the cell surface and which, when activated, send the appropriate signals to the brain. Sweet taste receptor is composed of two proteins, in turn, generated the two different genes, known as the Tas1r2 and Tas1r3. When functioning normally, the two genes form the proteins needed to identify the sweet taste.

According to research, it seems that cats (lions, tigers, cats, etc.). Neither of the genes are responsible for detecting sweet taste , so they do not feel the sweet taste like we people do, for example. On the other hand, they can feel the taste that we do not perceive, such as adenosine triphosphate, a substance found in meat, one of the favorite foods of cats.
So far, cats are the only mammals who do not have the gene that helps us to taste sweet.

10 reasons to love cats!

In cat vs. dog war camps to fight fiercely won the best companion of man. And each attack with weapons of equipment, that the arguments that people should prefer them to each other. Here at least 10 reasons why your pet cat is ideal at the expense of dogs.

Cats use litter box. The cat escaped you went out 3 times a day, especially early in the morning, or worse surprises left wet or consistent throughout the house when the dogs are small. The cat is simple, once shown cat litter sand will know what to do. Farewell odor and dirt in the house. Goodbye endless lessons about learning needs to make out.

The bathroom is more enjoyable. Otherwise you get rid of bathing water scattered all over the house. Cats clean themselves, always have neat hair, no smell. The bathroom, however effective it is necessary from time to time but the workload is much smaller.

Keep clean carpet and couch. You will not have problems with hair left all over the house. Cats lick and swallow all the dead hair. Then remove Hairballs that are slightly tight. Thus little or no hair you will not find on carpet, clothing or corner. Sometimes you have helped by providing a food that has properties facilitating the throwing of the hair.

Silence! Cats sleep about 16 hours a day, you do not hear his voice. Even when active period should not worry that neighbors would be disturbed, as happens in dogs.

They are independent. And this is an advantage when you have left home for long periods of time. As long as you have enough food and water that you will not have to make other worries. We would expect good and quiet until you return. No need to ask to host knowledge companion dogs to seek hostels, sometimes very expensive.

No need to walk. Rarely a cat will accept to be put on a leash. Actually it's not necessary, they will not feel like running distance, especially if you come tired from work. Do enough exercise indoors or in court if they can.

Are more affectionate! Nothing is more pleasant than when the cat shows his affection to us, they rub their head and begin to spin your body. Torso is very relaxing and mood. We could say that this is their main weapon and as we keep enslaved.

We respect the space. Cats do not need much space available. Any apartment or room is enough to feel comfortable and not to confuse. In addition can live life on the inside, without suffering any depression. Are easy to maintain anywhere, anytime.

They catch mice. If they where, they will take care not to be bothered by annoying rodents so caring and they will reward you wear it. And it’s not so easy to sit so much on the prowl and then and then eat this disgusting creature. Those who live at home certainly found themselves with mice placed on the press entrance, did not want to scare them and was only present desire to show that they are due.

The cats are graceful. They have sophisticated look. Their eyes melt anyone. The coat is always neat attractive, requires comfort and please the eye. Elegant riding is admired by everyone. We must recognize that cats are great!

And it would be so much to say about them but you have to limit ourselves to 10 reasons not to disadvantage dogs, who will come and turn to hit with their arguments.

Cats and their baby kittens

At the end of gestation, nine weeks, the cat becomes agitated and begins to explore the surroundings looking for a suitable shelter - a quiet, cozy and dry. Suddenly decreases appetite and refuse them food, which means that when birth is imminent - probably waiting time is several hours.

Some cats go away and retire to a place within, refusing the nest prepared by owners and is totally preoccupied with their task, says upset if given too much attention, others do not react in any way if they are plugged in account while preparing to give birth. This differential behavior is closely linked to conditions in which cats were bred by their owners, with more or less privacy

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The birth itself is a long process for most cats. The baby kittens in number about five, are born in succession, a difference of about 30 min. each other and the whole action will take about two hours. In exceptional cases, babies may be born to a difference of 1 h or a few minutes.

Usually, however, the average is 30 min, necessary and sufficient for the cat can take care of every newborn in hand.
Care of each baby kitten consists three main phases: first cat break the amniotic sac, which allows to separate the baby’s womb and enter the real world. Follow special treatment, during which mother newborn nose and mouth clean, otherwise unable to breathe.

After this crucial phase ends, cat teeth cut the umbilical cord and eats it, making sure that slicing be done at a distance of 2-3 cm of baby belly.
Also, eat the placenta, which assures the necessary nutritional content throughout the delivery.

After this phase, lick their baby everywhere, helping him to dry hair, then she rests, preparing for the next newborn. If you happen to get tired during delivery and is no longer able to handle the last chicken or even the last two, the cat abandoned them and let them die. Usually, though, cats are exceptional and midwives do not need people to help.

After you recover from trauma, babies who are born blind and deaf, but with a keen sense of smell begins to rummage around looking for a nipple. Each baby will feed from the same nipple to weaning, identifying it every time by smell.

The first table is vitally important because it helps to gain immunity against disease. Before the milk itself, cats produce a thinner milk, called colostrum, rich in antibodies, proteins and minerals and whose production takes a few days.

After the fourth day of their existence, the baby kittens are now starting to hit the cat with paws nipples, stimulating milk flow. At the end of the first week are starting to open their eyes and are interested after the first month of play. Eye color, however it would be later, is blue until the age of 3 months. Teeth begin to appear after 9 months.

Approximately 32 days after birth, babies can eat solid food their first, but only after two months to wean (the wild cats weaning occurs after 4 months). After three months the cat mother refused to breast-feeding, and after a further three months, babies become totally Independent, being able to feed themselves and even to hunt.