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A Brief History of Cats, Part II

Brief History of CatThe programming of the domestic feline (See Fig. C) also remains unaltered. In fact, nearly all standard house cat behaviors are also evident in larger, less user-friendly models such as the leopard and mountain lion. The domestic feline's chief concession to the modern world is a subroutine allowing it to tolerate close association with humans. Novice owners should keep this unique origin in mind as they deal with cat behaviors that may seem, at first, unfathomable. Rest assured there is a reason for everything a cat does—even if that reason is known only to the cat.

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I have to remind myself of that last sentence quite frequently! LOL

purred by Carol Marfuta on May 19, 2008 AT 2:11 pm PDT
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Quirk BooksThe Cat Owner's Manual is a basic guide to cat care.
The book was written by a celebrated veterinarian and an acclaimed author. It provides cat owners with well-researched and helpful information presented in a lighthearted manner. The creators chose to write the book in a style similar to what you'd find in "operating instructions" for a car or computer. Of course they--and we--respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines!