Purina Cat Chow: Cat Care Center: Physical: Genes and Traits

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Subjects in this section include: the different stages of cat growth, feline dental care, spaying and neutering, vet visits, physical changes in aging cats, and more.

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Vet, naturalist, and passionate advocate for pet adoption Specialty: Physical

Topic: Genes and Traits

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Are orange tabbies genetically predisposed to being larger than average domestics? From Morris to my own Tigger, every huge cat I've known has been an orange tabby. Is there a weight level that is considered dangerous? I'm considering calling Ripley's as my cat is larger than some dogs - not fat - just huge.

Are all cats’ whiskers white?

Are cats with blue eyes and are white color blind? Are cats that are orange striped and orange eyes color blind?

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	Mentor Steffen Runquist shares her years of experience in this video series

Have you ever wondered if your cat has the ability to sweat? While her heat regulation is primarily achieved through grooming (evaporation of saliva on the body), cats do sweat through the pads of their feet. If you place a warm and excited cat on a glass table, you will be able to see her sweat-induced paw prints on the surface.

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