【英文類】Same thing with different angles（Graphic）

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A dog thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, 

provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me, and take good care of me... 

They must be Gods! 

A cat thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me,

 love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me, and take good care of me... 

I must be a God!

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For dog, that's called "Shake hand", but for cat, that's called "hold my hand"!!!

Original Website：http://www.wretch.cc/blog/e353304/12113131

【生活篇】洗貓跟洗車是不一樣的

【貓貓知識匯總】 >> 【貓之生活篇】 >> 【貓貓之洗澡護理】

洗澡

一般人在洗貓時，就像在洗車一樣，蓮蓬頭拿來就亂沖一通，使得貓對於洗澡的恐懼有增無減，這當然也牽涉到第一次洗澡的經驗，若曾有不愉快的經驗時，以後就很難洗了。

首先先準備一桶溫水，將貓緩慢地由後腳慢慢地浸入水中，期間都必須輕聲溫柔地誇讚它，並不時地給予愛撫，先不要將水潑至它的頭部，慢慢地出奇不意地將水輕輕地潑至頭部，但不要弄到臉，接著就開始順著毛向搓揉皮毛，讓皮毛完全濕潤，之後便將貓抱出水桶，立即以稀釋的洗毛精淋在貓的背中線開始搓揉，泡沫不夠的地方就再淋一些洗毛精加以搓揉，臉最好不要洗，完全搓揉好之後將貓又浸入水桶的溫水中，慢慢地潑水先將頭上的洗毛精沖洗乾淨，當然可能要換好幾桶水才能將貓完全沖洗乾淨。

吹乾的程序

接著以大毛巾輕輕地將皮毛上的水份吸乾，用越多條越好，因為可以縮短吹風機的使用時間，並滴用不含類固醇的抗生素眼藥水於貓的眼睛來預防眼睛的感染，接著以洗耳水灌入貓的耳朵內並按摩一下耳道，然後讓貓甩頭，接著以衛生紙擦拭耳朵外部，這樣可以預防耳朵的感染，然後以毛巾將貓的頭部蓋住，便開始使用吹風機來吹乾後半部的皮毛，調整在慢速的熱風，最好能邊吹邊梳，然後再慢慢地往頭部吹乾，頭部可以用大量的衛生紙擦乾即可， 接著，就把貓關入籠內，然後開個暖氣，讓它自行清理即可，附帶一點，於洗澡前最好先將貓指甲減短，以避免受傷，整個洗澡的過程中應保持安靜。

在吹風機的選擇上，最好購買負離子的吹風機，安靜又快乾，而且毛不會有靜電的問題，這可是我的新發現喔。如果你是好野人的話，專業的寵物烘毛箱也是不錯的選擇，但切記，便宜沒好貨，這種機器的控溫裝置非常重要，多花點錢，購買口碑、信譽不錯的品牌，以免因為過高溫而造成無可挽回的悲劇，而且應該全程注意貓咪的反應，並不時地打開箱門梳毛。

梳毛可以增進人貓之間的感情

不論短毛貓或長毛貓都應每天梳毛，而且須選擇正確的梳子，短毛貓就用短的豬鬃刷，長毛貓就用排梳，我個人是非常不建議採用釘耙梳的，常常會造成貓咪皮膚的疼痛及感情的破裂。

用排梳梳毛時，應先用寬目端梳順，如遇阻力時，千萬別硬扯，應用手指將打結處細心分解，如果真要硬來的話，記得抓緊毛根處，意思就是不要直接牽扯到皮膚而造成疼痛，之後再以細目端慢慢梳順，方法同上。良好的梳毛技巧及習慣，不但可以增進人貓之間的感情，更有助於皮毛的健康。

皮膚病的判別

臨床上常被畜主詢問＂這是皮膚病嗎？”，其實，只要皮膚異於正常，就是皮膚病，所以平常要多觀察貓咪的皮毛，這樣你才會區別什麼是異常。皮膚病的症狀不外乎皮屑、痂皮、脫毛、搔養、舔舐、發紅、疹子等，遇到這樣的狀況時就必須就醫確診，如果亂擦藥膏或藥水，可是會干擾醫師診斷的，但如果可以確認是外傷或創傷等傷口時，是可以先行擦用抗生素軟膏或先前提及的耳藥，切記，這只是暫時性的處理，應於最快的時間內就醫確診。

原文網址：http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_626965170100f8vu.html

：洗澡這檔事，對我來說就一個字“怕”，不過我媽咪挺有辦法的，每一次我還得乖乖的被洗～～～

【英文類】How To Stop Your Cat Scratching The Furniture

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Why do cats scratch?

（Photo from Cat-World）

Scratching (also known as stropping) is a normal behavior in cats. Unfortunately some cats can cause countless headaches for their owners by scratching household furnishings, which leads to damage & great expense. Scratching of furniture is a leading cause of cats being surrendered to shelters.

This article aims to teach cat owners why cats scratch & how to train your cat to redirect the scratching to a more appropriate object.

Cats scratch for a couple of reasons. Predominantly it it to sharpen the claws. Scratching also helps remove the outer castings of the claw.

Scratching also feels good to cats. It is a way of loosening up leg & shoulder muscles & tendons in the cat's paws.

Cats have glands all over the body, including the paws. During scratching pheromones are released from the glands in the paws onto the object.  Scratching is a way for cats to mark out their territory.

How to stop scratching:

You can't stop scratching, it is a perfectly normal behaviour. What you can do is train your cat to scratch on specifically designated objects so they will avoid ruining your furniture.

• For some owners declawing (which is prohibited in most countries) is their chosen method to prevent scratching. This is a rather painful operation which involves amputation of the cat's claw up to the first joint. The majority of people strongly disagree with declawing of cats for a multitude of reasons. It is painful & unnecessary, it can also lead to other behavioural problems such as biting & inappropriate urination. Also, cats derive great pleasure from scratching & declawing deprives them of this pleasure. There are many alternative methods which are far kinder than declawing, which is really only performed for the owner's convenience anyway.
• The plan is to make the current target unpleasant while providing your cat with a more attractive alternative such as a scratching post or cheaper scratching boards which can be hung from a door handle.  There's a huge variety on the market which will suit all tastes & budgets. Most scratching posts are covered either in carpet or sisal. If possible, temporarily cover the object your cat is scratching with some thick plastic or double sided tape, which will act as a deterrent.
• Another you may want to consider are water sprays (use when your cat starts scratching the furniture), this may work but it may just stop your cat scratching when you are around.

• You can also try placing orange peel around the location. Many cats find the citrus smell extremely unpleasant.

• Now you need to encourage your cat to use the scratching post provided. You can purchase catnip spray from many pet shops & spray this on the post to attract the cat, or rub some dried catnip on the post.  Cats enjoy a scratch after a nap, so try placing the scratching post close to your cat's favoured sleeping location.

• If you see your cat making a beeline for a favourite piece of furniture to scratch on, gently pick up the cat & move it over to the scratching post. If the cat uses it heap plenty of praise on your cat. Cats respond far better to positive behaviour than negative behaviour from their owners.
• Cutting your cat's claws regularly will minimise damage caused to your furniture. For help on trimming your cat's claws read here.
• Never physically punish a cat when you catch it scratching inappropriately. Physical punishment serves no purpose & more often than not has a negative effect on how your cat perceives you. A firm "no" & a spray with the water spray are more effective than smacking your cat.

With time & patience you will be able to re-train your cat to use a more appropriate object than your furniture. Good luck!!!

Original Website: http://www.cat-world.com.au/how-to-stop-your-cat-scratching-the-furniture

：I can't stop scratching, it is a perfectly normal behavior for cats~~~

【飲食篇】餵養幼貓的五大要點

【貓貓知識匯總】 >> 【貓之飲食篇】 >> 【幼貓飲食之知識】

要點1：為幼貓選擇均衡飲食的必要性

．小貓斷奶以後，主人應及時為它提供營養均衡的飲食，以滿足它對營養的需求。在成長期中，小貓對食物有一些特殊的要求。

．它們需要攝入的蛋白質比成年貓要多，而且其中必須包含它成長所需的多種氨基酸。

．它們還需要適量的維生素及礦物質，以保證牙齒和骨骼的健康成長。小貓每公斤體重需要的能量是成年貓的4倍。

要點2：餵養幼貓原則

1、少食多餐：由於小貓對營養和能量的要求遠比成年貓高，而它的胃容量則比較小，因此對小貓的飼餵應注意少食多餐。

2、選擇高營養食品：小貓的理想食物應是可口的高營養食品，並且應易於消化，以保證其中的營養能夠得到充分吸收。

要點3：每天餵養次數

．如果小貓是從別處收養的，主人應當詳細了解它在原主人家的飲食習慣。

．剛斷奶的小貓每天應飼餵4到5次，待小貓長到6個月且體重已達到成年貓的3／4時，可以將飼餵次數逐漸減少到每天兩次。

要點4：餵食持續時間

．貓一般不會超量進食，所以每餐它需要多少就餵牠多少。

．餵食時間一般應控制在20到30分鐘，剩下的食物應及時倒掉，公貓比母貓吃得多、長得快，而且成年後的體重要比母貓重。

．小貓長到8至9個月時就可逐漸飼餵成年貓的食品了，這一過程最好為一周，這樣，等小貓成年以後就可以完全適應成年貓的食品了。

要點5：其他注意事項

1、肉食：貓是絕對的肉食動物，必須獲取只有肉類才含有的營養成份。

2、飲水：幼貓和成貓必需隨時有大量新鮮清潔的飲水，同時也必需定時帶到獸醫院做定期檢查，以保持身心健康，維持最佳狀況。

3、避免養成貓咪飲食惡習：給幼貓食用人用食物會造成不必要的困擾行為，例如造成他們乞求食物或偷取食物的壞習性。所以在餵養時一定要杜絕這種現象的發生。

4、選擇乾燥貓食：為了您愛貓的營養與牙齒，市售的“乾燥貓食”可說是最佳選擇。但幼貓無法立即由牛奶轉換為乾燥貓食，因此需要時間逐漸適應。

5、轉換期間：在轉換期間，必須提供給幼貓高脂肪、高蛋白質、營養豐富的斷奶食品。適合幼貓的斷奶食品有牛肉、煮熟的豬肉、雞胸的嫩肉、白飯、魚、肝臟等。或是選用未添加蔬菜的嬰兒食品代替。

6、剁碎食物：調製重點是，所有食物必須剁碎便於幼貓食用。開始時，可將剁碎的食物與牛奶混合後餵食。若無法用食碗進食時，可將食物置於手指或掌心，讓幼貓添食。

原文網址：【寵物百科家族】

：對於如何照顧幼貓，及營養均衡的飲食對小貓​​的健康成長非常重要，幼貓的食物中必須含有充足的蛋白質、脂肪、維生素以及礦物質，並且這些營養物質應按一定的比例搭配。

【飲食篇】Foods which cats cannot eat-6

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：Nuts have been known to cause tremors & muscle weakness in dogs, so please don't giving them to us.～～～

	Nuts： Nuts have been known to cause tremors & muscle weakness in dogs, therefore it's best to apply caution & avoid giving them to cats.
Onion & Garlic： Onions contain sulfoxides and disulfides which damage red blood cells & can cause haemolytic anaemia. Be careful when feeding your cat human foods, some people will recommend baby food for a cat who's lost its appetite. This is fine, but make sure the food doesn't contain any onion, flakes, powder etc. Onion causes greater problems than garlic.
	Pork： Pork fat may block the capillaries, pets should not eat.
Tomatoes and Potatoes： These contain solanine glycosides which can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, nervous system stimulation, depression, trembling, paralysis & cardiac arrest.

【疾病篇】猫猫紧急就医的7个讯号（简体）

【貓貓知識匯總】 >> 【貓之疾病篇】 >> 【貓貓一般疾病類】


虽然有些紧急、临时的状况是可以家里就处理，但是当猫咪突然出现以下7种情况／讯息时，就要带着猫咪前往兽医院，让医生来替猫咪进行治疗或进一步了解状况！

没有任何反应 
当呼叫猫咪而得不到任何响应时，通常情况都较为严重和麻烦。当出现这种状况时，请抚摸或者碰触身体，并且检查是否还有呼吸。 会发生这种情况，有可能是气管阻塞、心跳停止或是中毒所导致的结果。

突然急遽呼吸
当猫咪突然出现快速呼吸，不是平常的状况，就必须要立即关切问题所在，找出解决方法或是就医！ 当液体流进了肺里，或是胸腔出现空洞，都有可能会造成突然急遽呼吸，这些状况若是持续性或是没有就医，严重者甚至会导致心跳停止。

口水直流 
被电烫伤舌头和嘴巴，误食家庭毒物或植物，或是有些会反胃的疾病，都会导致口水直流。

不断呕吐
严重的电解质反常和失水可能发生连续性的呕吐。 肠子被异物阻塞（如：丝带、橡皮筋、绳子）也是常见会造成呕吐的原因。

大量腹泻 
如果没有立即解决，大量腹泻会严重失水和造成电解质失调，会导致身体急遽的恶化。

牙龈出现不正常的颜色

苍白的牙龈意味着有贫血现象；偏蓝色的牙龈则代表心脏或呼吸出现异状；黄色的牙龈意味着红血球遭到破坏或是严重的肝脏问题。出现这些症状都需要由医生进一步判断治疗。

发烧
猫咪出现发烧大多因为传染，发烧会使身体水份需求量增加，亦会造成食欲不振现象。 脱水和营养不良同时发生会造成身体恶化！ 当猫咪体温超过39.5度（华氏103度）时，就应立即就医！


附录资料 ：
猫咪正常体温:：38 – 39度，幼猫的体温略高：38.5 - 39.5度
呼吸数:： 20 - 30次/分
心跳数： 100 - 120次/分；幼猫： 110 -130次/分

当家中宠物有出现异状，请仔细观察，如有发生以上现象，请不要乱使用成药，尽快到兽医进行病情判断和治疗！

原文网址：http://www.onlypet.com.tw/opsc/view_3_48.html

【新聞類】Forget the nine lives, meet the cat with 26 toes

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In a reversal of fortunes, a once-unwanted cat has come to the rescue of an animal shelter in need of a new home.
However, this orange-and-white tabby named Daniel is no typical cat.
He has a near-record 26 toes, a phenomenon that is helping the  Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center in Wisconsin raise money to relocate to a new building.

Daniel has two extra toes on each of his feet
because of a genetic mutation called polydactylism

Normal cats have 18 toes, but Daniel has two extra on each foot due to a genetic mutation called polydactylism.

Officials at the centre found out their rent at a Milwaukee-area mall was being doubled on January 1, 2011. So, the shelter is buying a new building and is seeking small donations of $26 – or $1 per toe.

Daniel's 26 toes are two shy of the Guinness World Records number,
but he doesn't seem bothered

They've collected enough so far to secure the financing with about $80,000 raised since October 24, 2011, but they hope to raise $120,000 by December 23, 2011 so they can become even more financially stable.
Around $50,000 of the money raised has come from $26 donations.

Daniel is helping Milwaukee shelter officials
raise money to buy a new home
after they learned their rent
was being doubled

'I've always been a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and this is definitely the case,' said Amy Rowell, owner of Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center in Greendale.
She found Daniel in October at animal control when she went to pick up another cat. As she bent down to that cat's cage, Daniel stuck his paw out and poked her head.
'He was very clearly saying, "I need to be rescued, I'd like to be your friend, please pay attention to me",' she said. 'And when a sign is that obvious, we tend to not ignore it.'
The shelter takes in animals that might otherwise be euthanised.
Daniel was originally going to be adopted out, but Ms Rowell has decided to keep him as a shelter mascot.
Daniel's 26 toes – two shy of the Guinness World Records number - don't seem to affect his cat activities.
'He runs and he plays and he climbs, he uses a scratching post. He seems to be not bothered by it at all,' Ms Rowell said.

Original Website：Paw thing: Forget the nine lives, meet the cat with 26 toes