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Health & Fitness

More Cat Facts and Trivia, Plus an Interview with Zoe the Cat!

Things you always wanted to know about cats

*Domestic cats descended from wild cats called "Felis Sylvestrus Lybica" or "cat of the woods"........ Felis?  Sylvestrus? who knew?

*Latin: cattus, Greek:katta, Spanish: gato, French: chat, German: katz

*In Egypt the goddess Bastet was a cat

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*Cat's are not mentioned in the Bible.

*The first cat collar was found from 2500 bc

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*April 28th is national hairball awareness day

*Cats can get into anything and can find their way to your medicines.

According to WebMD the following are toxic to cats:

Medications

  • Antidepressants
  • Cold medicines
  • Pain relievers (acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen)
  • Vitamins and other supplements

Table foods that are toxic to cats:

  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine (coffee, soda, tea)
  • Chives
  • Chocolate
  • Garlic 
  • Grapes
  • Onions
  • Raisins
  • Xylitol (found in sugarless gums, candies, toothpastes)
  • Yeast dough

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************ZOE THE CAT,UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL***********

Born: Purrrrth Amboy  Age:3   Lives: 9

Favorite food: Tuna catserole (made from scratch)

Favorite play: Moma Meow, O-claw-homa!

Favorite Shakespeare quote: "tabby or not tabby"

Favorite actress: Reese Whiskerspoon

Favorite actor: Leonardo Di Catprio

Favorite food channel host: Pawla Dean

Favorite eatery; IMOP (International Mouse of Pancakes)

Favorite drink: Whisker Sour

Favorite Magazine: Good Mousekeeping

Thanks Zoe!

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