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• There are 41 breeds of pedigree cats recognized by the Cat Fanciers’ Association. Breeds of the domestic dog differ greatly in size, form, and shape. But in the domestic cat family, there is no equivalent of the Great Dane or dachshund. The smallest full grown cat weighs three pounds; the largest about 18 pounds, for a differing factor of six. However, a St. Bernard can weigh 300 times as much as a Yorkshire terrier. • Crossbreed cats tend to live longer than purebred cats. • One study showed that neutered cats live an average of three years longer than unneutered ones. • The manx, a tailless cat, is not a true breed. The special characteristics of a true breed must hold true through many generations of breeding. Manx cats, when bred, almost always produce at least one kitten with a tail. Furthermore, a tailless kitten may show up occasionally in a litter of any breed of cat.

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• Whiskers are important hunting tools. Studies have shown that a cat with whiskers intact can kill cleanly at the ﬁrst bite in both light and darkness. A cat with damaged whiskers, however, kills cleanly in the light but not in the dark. Whiskers are a guidance system than can sense the outline of the prey and direct the cat where to sink the teeth for maximum effect. Whiskers also help a cat maneuver in the dark. Cats living in dark environments such as cellars grow longer whiskers than cats living in the light. A cat has an average of 24 whiskers, twelve on each side. • Cats are carnivores. They will become ill on an all-vegetarian diet.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Tonight our dear guinea pig “Sparks” had a heart attack and left us within a couple of hours. There was no chance to take her to an emergency vet. Is tension in the house a cause of heart attack in guinea pigs? Is there anything we could have done to prevent this? -- Yamile, via email DEAR YAMILE: I’m sorry to hear of Sparks’ death. I’ll try to offer some explanation why, and I encourage my readers to send their advice as well. Heart attack (and stroke) are, sadly, very common causes of sudden death in guinea pigs, a.k.a. cavies. Cavies are very sensitive to their environment, particularly changes in temperature. Being unable to rest peacefully also causes stress that affects their system. In short, cavies love a comfortable routine and a

rest area sheltered from light and noise. Deficiencies in diet also can be a factor. This can get tricky, so speaking with other cavy owners or vets who specialize in them can help deduce whether a cavy needs a specific type of feed or supplement (too much can be as bad as too little). Because it’s often hard to detect illness in cavies until they suddenly decline, you should learn a bit of “cavy first aid.” One important step when a cavy takes ill is to contact the vet by phone first and describe the symptoms. Sometimes a cavy is too ill to safely be transported. The vet might tell you to make your pet comfortable and wait out a very long night -- not because he or she doesn’t care, but because the added stress in moving the cavy could be fatal. Send your questions or tips to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• Cats trample your lap with their paws because when they were kittens drinking milk from their mother, that action stimulated the ﬂow of the milk. • A cat rubs its head against things to mark them with its scent. Cats have scent glands in their forehead and around their mouths. • Not all cats bury their poop. In a study of feral cats, it was found that the dominant tom cat in the area will leave his poop unburied in a very prominent spot where every cat in the neighborhood will be aware of it. • Every time a cat rubs against something or sprays it with urine, it is marking its territory. The scent immediately begins to wear off. A cat prefers to return to its marking posts frequently to see if anybody else has been there, and to renew its scent. That is why a cat perpetually wants to go outside, then comes in again, only to want out once more. • Cats will typically sleep 16 hours out of every 24. That means that a nine-year-old cat has only been awake for a total of three years.

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The VA Thinks You’re Dead It must be quite a shock to get a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs saying that you’re dead and it’s cutting off your beneﬁts. Especially if you’re the one who’s opened the envelope. But that’s what happened more than 100 times in the space of nine months. The VA decided a veteran was dead (or in some cases it was the surviving spouse depending on the check each month), and beneﬁts were cut.

Florida Rep. David Jolly jumped in with both feet and asked the VA for an explanation. The VA had none, at least not so far. In one case, it had the veteran dead and buried in the wrong cemetery after having served in the wrong war. In other cases it had to do with similar names. Whatever happened to double checking Social Security or service numbers? Or making a simple phone call? In a few cases, veterans weren’t able to satisfactorily prove they were still alive until Rep. Jolly got involved and pushed for a new process to determine if there’s actually been a death before beneﬁts are cut. The new process will include relying on the

database for the Social Security Administration rather than a VA employee who can cancel beneﬁts with a keystroke. Additionally, a letter will now be sent in advance of beneﬁts being cut off, and the veteran (or surviving spouse) will be given 30 days to declare that they are indeed still alive. A suggestion while the VA puts together a “it won’t happen again” plan: If one phone call to the local regional VA facility doesn’t solve the problem, call your U.S. representative or senator. In a pinch, call Rep. Jolly at 202-2255961, even if he isn’t your representative. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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