Cats: Senses, Signals, and Daily Care
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Text to type: Cats use sharp senses to explore the world. Their bodies send clear signals about how they feel. And they need simple, consistent care every day. These three ideas will help you understand and look after a domestic cat.
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Do you know a cat? How does it act when it is happy?
Can you name one thing a cat uses to feel or sense the world around it?
How Cats Sense the WorldReading
How Cats Sense the World
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Text to type: Cats use their ears, eyes, and whiskers to learn about the world. Hearing: Cats hear very high sounds that people may not hear, such as a mouse's squeak. Their ears can turn toward a sound and help them find it. Low-light vision: A cat's eye has a special layer called the tapetum lucidum. It reflects light inside the eye. This helps cats see in very low light, but cats cannot see in complete darkness. Whiskers: Whiskers give a cat touch information. They help the cat notice nearby objects, judge spaces, and keep its balance.
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Check: Cat Senses
1. What does the tapetum lucidum do?
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It reflects light back through the eye a second time. This lets a cat see in near-darkness.
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What Your Cat's Body Is Saying
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Text to type: Cat body language shows how a cat feels. Look at the ears, eyes, whiskers, tail, and whole body together. Relaxed cat: The ears point forward. The eyes are soft or half closed. The whiskers rest near the face. The body is loose, and the tail may stand upright. This cat feels safe. Curious cat: The ears and whiskers point forward. The eyes are open. The cat may move toward something new. Its tail may stand up. Stressed cat: The ears turn sideways or lie flat. The eyes are wide. The body may crouch, and the cat may hide. Together, these signs are a stress signal that the cat needs quiet space.
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Check: Body Language
1. A cat's ears are flat and its tail is puffed up. Is this cat relaxed, curious, or stressed?
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The cat is stressed. Flat ears and a puffed tail are clear stress signals. The best response is to give the cat quiet space.
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Daily Care for a Happy Cat
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Text to type: Simple daily care helps a cat stay comfortable. Fresh water: Give fresh, clean water at all times. Wash and refill the water bowl every day. A water fountain is optional; a clean bowl also works. Safe interactive play: Give the cat interactive toys. A wand toy lets the cat follow a moving toy while your hands stay away from its claws. Scratching: Cats need to scratch. Scratching removes the old outer cover from their claws. Give the cat a sturdy scratching post that does not wobble. Clean litter: Put the litter box in a quiet place that the cat can reach. Scoop solid waste from it at least once a day. A quiet sleep place: Give the cat a clean, dry place to rest. A soft, warm blanket or towel makes a simple bed. Wash the bedding often. Veterinary care: A cat should see a veterinarian at least once a year, and at once if it is sick or hurt. A veterinarian can give advice for the cat's age and health.
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Check: Daily Care
1. Name two things you should do every day to care for a cat.
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Any two of these are correct: give fresh water, play with the cat using a safe toy, clean the litter box, and make sure the cat has a quiet place to sleep.
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Final Reflection
You see a cat with wide eyes, forward whiskers, and a tall tail with a curled tip. What is the cat doing? What would you do next?
A friend wants to get their first cat. What is the most important care habit you would tell them about, and why?
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