Find out : The science of Cats and Dogs


	Find out : The science of Cats and Dogs

einbar

6-10-2009 10:16 PM

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How did house cats evolve? Can dogs talk? Why do cats purr? Find out, in our definitive report on the science of our best friends

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6-11-2009 2:42 PM

Lexica

"Why not all cats need meat" is a misleading headline (it misrepresents the article) and is dangerously bad advice.

Cats are obligate carnivores. Anyone who's not willing to feed their cat meat shouldn't have a cat.

6-13-2009 7:38 PM

Jorjor

Try reading "Cat Behavior" by Paul Leyhausen.

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