Anatomy - Parts of the Cat

Signs of a Healthy Cat Part 1: The Head
Is your cat healthy? Know first what a healthy cat looks and feels like. If your cat meets all the criteria, then monitor him regularly, so you can spot any changes in his health right away. Part 1 covers a healthy cat's head.

Signs of a Healthy Cat Part 2: The Upper Body, Legs, & Front Feet
The well-toned upper body of a healthy cat will give the impression of supple strength, which in movement translates to speed, agility, and grace. To see a cat crouched down on the hunt for prey, and moving in a slow motion "crawl" is poetry in motion. His frame is aligned perfectly, and every muscle, tendon, and bone move in tandem.

Signs of a Healthy Cat Part 2: The Upper Body, Legs, & Front Feet
The well-toned upper body of a healthy cat will give the impression of supple strength, which in movement translates to speed, agility, and grace. To see a cat crouched down on the hunt for prey, and moving in a slow motion "crawl" is poetry in motion. His frame is aligned perfectly, and every muscle, tendon, and bone move in tandem.

The Complete Cat
The inimitable working of the body parts of cats epitomizes the concept of form and function. Let's examine some of those parts that make up the cat.

What is the difference between cat hair and cat fur?
A question many cat lovers may have thought of but never asked is, 'What is the difference between cat hair and cat fur?' Is there a difference? Learn a whole lot more about cat hair/fur with this FAQ.

Flehmen aka Flehmen Response
Read this cat behavior article about flehmen, and cat scenting cat pheromones. Learn how cats use flehman cat behavior to smell cat pheromones in this article about cat scenting.

The Nose Knows
Did you know that a cat's sense of smell is fourteen times stronger than a human's? Cats depend on their sense of smell for their very survival; in fact it could be said that a cat's nose is its most important organ. Learn more about the amazing nose of a cat to understand his behavior better

In the Eyes of a Cat
It has been said that eyes are the window to the soul, and nowhere is this more evident than in the eyes of a cat. Aside from romantic gazing, there are also a number of things you can learn by looking into a cat's eyes.

Cat Anatomy
Outstanding illustrated treatise on a cat's anatomy from the experts at Washington State University.

Why Cats Purr
Most experienced "cat wranglers" now know that cats don't purr only when they are content and happy. They also purr during tense or traumatic moments.

How the Sense of Smell Influences Cat Behavior
Dr.Holly Frisby, DVM, MS, explains why certain "behavioral problems" are actually related to their remarkable sense of smell.