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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Introduction to Cats

Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat." - Mark Twain

Garfield the Cat

Garfield - the fat, lazy funny patter cat was created by Jim Davis in 1978. Within four years Garfield's comic strip was appearing in a thousand newspapers around the world. He also has computer animated and cartoon movies under his belt. In 2004 Garfield performed in a movie with the same name and became rather popular with adults and kids.

Felix the Cat

Felix the Cat began his career as a movie star, rather than a cartoon strip. Created by Australian Pat Sullivan, Felix was the star of the first "talkie" cartoon, a year before Mickey Mouse began to talk. Felix was also the subject of the very first television test broadcasts in 1928, and was NBC's official test pattern until the late 1930's.

Cat ear mites

Cats are extremely prone to ear mites. young cats especially are bothered by them, and they usually catch them from their mothers. Mites move around easily and spread very quickly from one animal to another in a household. So if you have more than one cat, be sure to treat all your furry friends at the same time so they don't keep passing them back and forth.

Diagnosing a cat ear infection

The most noticeable symptom of a cat ear infection is a foul smell from your buddy's ears. They'll be very sensitive, and she won't want you to look in them or touch them because they hurt! If she's in pain, she'll probably be pretty grouchy, too. Bleeding or a discharge from her ear also indicates an infection.

Cat skin problems

The most common reason for skin problems in cats is an allergy. Foods, pollens, dust or medications may cause signs of allergy. Problems can also show up due to dietary deficiency or poor diet in general. Symptoms include such as itching, redness, and poor coat quality.

CONCLUSION

Over the years, there has been quite a few breeds come along. Cats were one of the first pets, and easily one of the most popular. Millions of people around the world own cats, with many people preferring a cat over any other pet - including dogs. No matter breed of cat you get - you're sure to get a pet who make for a great companion for years and years to come.