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Talking to Cats:- If you notice a cat watching you, never return their gaze since this conveys a threat in cat language. While the cat is looking at your face, gradually sink down on your heels so as to come closer to his level. Remember that any cat sending out aggressive messages is going to raise itself from the floor, so you want to avoid giving the wrong impression. Now look away slowly from the cat, before allowing your gaze to return to his face. As you do so, half close eyes prior to restoring eye-contact. Then, when you are looking at one another, blink several times. This reassurance signal, when used by two cats, will have the same result if used between a human and a cat. To get on even better terms, use the head rub by placing your forehead against his and rubbing your nose and chin against his head. This is a warm and affectionate greeting message often used between friendly cats.
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For that matter, how do they survive those falls? A recent study in the journal of the American Veterinary Medical Assoc. found that 90% of cats falling from heights above 5.5 flours survived. Now cats tend to fancy a saucer of milk, so their dietary calcium is high and that's good for strong bones. They like jumping fences, leaping from trees and so on; plenty of high impact, weight-bearing exercise, also good for strong bones. And they tend to spend a good part of their day outside, exposed to vitamin D-stimulating sunlight,
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