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Cats

Any member of the family Felidae, including the domestic cat, Felis catus, and many non-domestic species.

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Maine Coon Cat

Animals; Cats

One of the largest breeds of domestic cat with very long dense fur and a bushy tail that is often striped. Native to North America.

Allergy

Animals; Cats

An abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances, such as pollens, foods, or microorganisms. Common indications of allergy may include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes.

Progesterone

Animals; Cats

A steroid hormone, C21H30O2, secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary and by the placenta, that acts to prepare the uterus for implantation of the fertilised ovum, to maintain pregnancy, and to ...

Heartworm

Animals; Cats

A filarial worm (Dirofilaria immitis) transmitted by mosquitoes and parasitic in the heart and associated blood vessels of dogs and other canids.

Exotic Cat

Animals; Cats

A breed of cat that was created by crossbreeding Persian cats and British Shorthair cats. characterised by the short legs and flattened muzzle of a Persian, and the sturdy body of a Shorthair.

Himalayan Cat

Animals; Cats

A breed with extremely long, fluffy fur and the points of a Siamese cat.

Albino

Animals; Cats

A relatively rare, genetically recessive condition resulting in white hair and pink eyes.

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