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Whisker-Talk: More Than Just Face Decoration
đź“Ś Whiskers Are Super Sensors A cat’s whiskers (scientific term: vibrissae) aren’t just cute — they’re specialized sensory tools deeply wired into the nervous system. Each whisker follicle contains nerve endings that give cats an extra sense of spatial awareness. 👉 They’re as close to “cat body language subtitles” as you’ll get. 🦠What Whisker…
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Ear Mites in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Holistic Care
đź“Ś What Are Ear Mites? Ear mites are microscopic external parasites that live in a cat’s ear canal. The most common species in cats is Otodectes cynotis. 👉 While they rarely infest humans, people may develop itchy red rashes after contact with an affected cat. 🦠How Do Cats Get Ear Mites? Cats pick up…
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Ticks in Cats: Dangers, Removal, Treatments & Prevention
đź“Ś What Are Ticks? Ticks are external, blood-feeding parasites belonging to the arachnid family (like spiders and mites). They survive by attaching themselves to a host (animal or human), inserting their mouthparts, and feeding on blood for several days. 👉 While cats are less commonly affected by tick-borne diseases than dogs, when they do get…
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Fleas in Cats: Symptoms, Treatments, Holistic Remedies & Prevention
đź“Ś What Are Fleas? Fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) are tiny, wingless insects that live by feeding on blood. They are the most common external parasite in cats worldwide. 🦠How Do Cats Get Fleas? 🚨 Symptoms of Flea Infestation in Cats đź’ˇ Some cats develop flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) → hypersensitivity to flea saliva = extreme…