Anatomy - Parts of the Cat
Learn the basic facts about feline anatomy, the parts of a cat and how they work. How do cats use their sense of smell for survival? Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark? Learn all this and more about the body of the incredible cat.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Have you ever wondered what makes a cat tick? Ever watched a cat scrunch up his nose before walking through a door and wondered what the heck he was sniffing? Learn more from this overview of the parts of a cat's body and how they work.
Outstanding illustrated treatise on a cat's anatomy from the experts at Washington State University.
Dr.Holly Frisby, DVM, MS, explains why certain "behavioral problems" are actually related to their remarkable sense of smell.
