This video will show about the liger. The very big cat, the hybrid of lion and tiger. This poor creature, who look strong, but it is very weak in immunity.


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LIGER and TIGON

Liger or Tigon is one of cat family that very big but low immunity or in other word "giant but weak cat". This species we can say a new species of cat. They growth until the end of their life, not like other cat family, that certain age will stop growing.

Ok, just that for now...

CAT ANATOMY (muscle)

Now i will show some of cat muscle anatomy.

This below will show the real cat muscle anatomy

Thorax and Forelimb   (lateral)

 

Thorax and Forelimb (medial)

Forearm (Lateral)

Hind limb (lateral)

Hind Limb (medial)

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CAT BITING AND SCRATCHING

No matter how many rattling balls, feathery toys or furry mice we bought at the local pet store, cat would play with for a while usually until cat managed to toss them under sofa/wardrobe/any given nook or cranny. Even after we have fished out mice/ball/whatever under any given piece of furniture, our hands were much interesting toys to play with for cat.
 
It is important to distinguish between playful biting and scratching and more aggressive form of biting and scratching that can be a sign of a bigger problem. Not that I approve of playful scratching of my hands mind, it should not be encouraged not unless you mind pain and scars anyway.

If you have young and extra exuberant kitten they might confuse your toys with legitimate cat toys. It is essential to curb this behavior at early age, as changes in behavior are much harder to accomplish with an older cat. It should be enough to firmly say "ouch" and remove your hands slowly from your cat's clutches.
Another thing that might prove even more efficient is to scruff your cat when he/she gets a hold of your hands. This is the same behavior mother cat would use. Since my kittens were abandoned by their mum this kind of a training method was double the shock for them and proved extremely efficient. So scruff your cat, say no, hold for a few seconds and then release. This should suffice.

You can also try with toys as plenty of toys around means your cat will have plenty of stuff to chew on and play with, however this might not work for cats that have short attention spans.

Aggressive chewing might have different causes one of which might be an underlying medical condition. Cats usually hide their medical problems so it is essential to observe your cat and learn to recognize what is normal behavior and not-so-normal behavior in your cat. If your cat scratches you when you try to pick him/her up when usually that is not the case, there might be a hidden wound, injury, hernia or some other type of medical condition that vet should diagnose and treat. Do not delay and take your cat to the vet.


Another type of aggressive behavior might be fear and/or redirected aggression. Your cat might see another cat in the yard or your garden, prowling on his/her territory and the reaction might be lash out on you or another cat in your household. This might mean you will have to obscure the view form the window or spray cat deterrent in the garden to prevent the intruder from coming for a visit again.

Also another thing that might lead to aggressive biting and scratching is over stimulation. While some cats might like to be petted for hours on end, others might not like it. The symptoms that your cat has been over stimulated for whatever reason usually are narrowed eyes and ears pulled back. If you are familiar with your cat and his/her behavior you should be able to recognize the symptoms so that the situation where your cat is overstimulated can be avoided.

CAT STRESS HEALTH

Stress will increases the risk for health problems in cats. As with people, the immune system becomes less effective when the body has had to deal with stress for too long. Digestive problems, depression, loss of appetite, and infections may occur.

According to the University of Edinburgh study, living with long-term stress is a significant factor in developing feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), which is an inflammation of the bladder.

Reducing stress in cats

The symptoms mentioned before can be caused by stress, or they may be the result of physical conditions. Consider whether the symptoms coincided with any causes of stress. If you have any doubts, take your cat to a veterinarian to check for physical problems that may have caused behavioral changes.

If possible, reduce or remove the causes of stress. Better yet, plan ahead and prepare your cat for the stressful situation.

Whatever the situation, give your cat lots of attention and introduce her to new people or situations gradually if possible. Often this is not possible, however. If you can't remove the stress, provide a secure place for your cat to go to be away from whatever causes the stress. The cat will appreciate a room where other pets aren't allowed or a box with a cat-sized opening away from normal household traffic.

Treatments for stress in cats

Natural remedies for stress

• Feliway feline stress relief spray mimics naturally occurring pheromones that help calm and reassure cats.
• Some homeopathic remedies can be used to treat stress in cats.

Medical treatments for stress

Antidepressants such as Prozac and Paxil are sometimes used to treat cats. Easily stressed cats may be more relaxed on regular medication, while others may benefit from short-time use of medication to help them get through stressful situations. When the medication isn't needed any more, cats should be tapered off of it gradually.

Stress can make cats ill: study

Researchers hope cat owners and vets will look at a sick cat's environment before deciding on euthanasia.
In a three-year study, Ohio State University researchers found healthy cats showed signs of illness when stressed and sick cats became healthier when stress levels were reduced.

The 20 sick cats in the study were all diagnosed with a chronic pain syndrome that affects a cat's bladder and were scheduled to be euthanised.

 

The researchers say about 1.5 per cent of house cats have lower urinary tract diseases and many pet owners can't stand the messes that come with them.

As a result, they say millions of sick cats are euthanised or turned over to shelters every year.
To cats, stress might be unwanted attention, a dirty litter box or strange noises.

CAT STRESS

Stress isn't just happen in human life, but also happen to our lovely pet (cats). When cat stress, they might become aggressive or withdrawn. Perhaps the cat is restless or more emotionally needy. Some cats under stress mark their territory more by scratching, spraying, or urinating or defecating in inappropriate places. They may become more vocal, hide, spend more time outdoors or indoors, lose interest in food, groom themselves excessively, or even mutilate themselves.

There are many causes of stress in cats. most of the causes stress to cat;

Conflict with other cats in the household

A 2004 University of Edinburgh study  identified the top cause of stress in cats as conflict with another cat or cats in the household. Some cats prefer to be the only cats, while others enjoy the company of other cats. But like people, cats don't get along with all other members of their species.

A new addition in the family

Having another animal join the household can be stressful, especially if introductions aren't handled right. Cats are territorial. Having new people in the family, from a new baby to a new spouse, can also be stressful. Their presence is a change in routine and an adjustment to make.

Changes in the environment

You may have changed something as small as the brand of cat litter or cat food you buy, or gotten new furniture. Or the changes might be more obvious, such as remodeling your house and having workers and noise in the home. Your routine or behavior might have changed. Or you may have made a major change such as moving to a new home.

Any of these could be causes of stress for cats.