Cats Tickly Whiskers – What Do They Do?
If something touches a person’s skin, it is felt. Our skin is a major sensory organ in our bodies. If lightly brushed, the hairs on our arm, for example, might stand up on end and we get a slight sensation because the hair is rooted in the skin.
The whiskers on a cat act in a similar way but are highly sensitive organs, more so than the fur on their bodies. There are numerous nerve endings on the skin at the base of the whiskers. Whiskers are thicker than ordinary hair and more deeply rooted. A cat’s sense of touch is enhanced by long whiskers.
The brain region where information from whiskers is received is similar to the visual cortex. It allows a cat a 3D map of its surroundings without being a true visual sense. It is a sense of touch. Cats depend on their whiskers to give them information on many things, such as balance and precision with their bodies in space. They help a cat know where objects are around them. The whiskers act as a measuring device such as allowing a cat to know if it can fit through a narrow space. The upper and lower whiskers can move independently for greater precision during measurement. They also allow a cat to navigate better in the dark.
Whiskers aid in hunting as they help a cat to detect a preys location. As the air is disturbed by the movement of the prey, a cat’s whiskers help it know in which direction the object has moved. They are part of the reason that cats are such accurate hunters.
Dogs, on the other hand, do not depend on whiskers as much as cats do. They rely more heavily on their senses of sight and smell. Whiskers can help dogs be more aware of an object they are smelling, such as its composition.
So take care when brushing and grooming your cat. Do not trim the whiskers. They are more important than just hair. A cat needs its whiskers to sense and interpret the world around them. Just let those whiskers just tickle your cheeks and let them grow.
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Dog Crazy Definitions
In our last blog, we featured crazy cat definitions. So as not to leave out our canine friends, here are our interpretations of words that contain the word “dog”. We hope it tickles your “funny dog bone”!
Dogdom – The world of dogs or how a dog feels when he gets his head stuck in the
cookie jar
Dogbane – A perennial plant or how a dog feels about the existence of members of the
cat family
Dogears – The turned down corners of book pages or the things a dog changes when he
wants his bike to go faster
Doggone – A polite form of the word “damn” or what the factory dog does when he hears
the 5:00 whistle
Doglegging – When a golf course uses bends and turns in the terrain or what a poodle
wears to ballet class
Dogma – A set of beliefs or the opposite of a dog’s dad
Dogtrot – A quick easy gait or what a dancing dog prefers to call his favorite ball-
room dance
Dogvane – An indicator of wind direction on a ship or the dog who can’t stop looking
in the mirror
Dogwatch – A shipboard watch of 2 hour intervals or the thing a dog wears around his
wrist
Dogwoods – Trees with clusters of flowers or the clubs a dog uses on the fairway
Firedog – An andiron or what an unhappy boss does when his canine worker messes up
Hangdogs – Sad or depressed people or a bunch of dogs gathering to shoot the breeze
Hotdog – A ballpark favorite or a sexy poodle
Lapdog – A small dog that can be held in your lap or what a dog completes each time
she circles the track
Seadog – A veteran sailor or what Jane says to Dick when Spot appears
Underdog – A predicted loser in a contest or where you find a dogbed
Waterdog – Another skilled sailor or what you do when your dog is panting
Bandog – A tied up ferocious watch dog or a dog who is a groupie
Bulldog – A muscular, compact breed or the dog who makes up outlandish stories
And finally…
Dognapping – The act of stealing a dog or what a dog does after a big meal
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What you might do now to rest your “funny dog bone”!
Cat Crazy Definitions
Everyone likes a good chuckle from time to time. There are many words that contain the word “cat” that can be up for interpretation. Get ready; you are about to be “cat”-apulted” into a list of cat crazy definitions:
Catacomb – An underground cemetary or what a cat uses to fix his messy hair
Catty – Slyly malicious or what a cat sips with his 4:00 crumpets
Catnapped – Slept lightly or what the cat raised when he scratched the carpet
Copycat – An imitator or a cat who runs errands for the New York Times office.
Cat 0’Nine Tails – A whip or the cat who traded his lives for spare body parts
Catalyst – Substance that causes chemical reaction or what you give your cat when
she is going grocery shopping
Catfishes – Fish of the order Nematognathi or what a cat does on his day off
Muscat – A variety of grape or an untidy feline
Catcalls – Booing bad acting or what pussycat receives on her IPhone
Catenoid – The surface generated by rotating a catenary about its axis of symmetry
or what happens when the dog keeps chasing the cat
Polecats – Name for skunks or felines employed by Gallop
Delicate – Fine in texture or the cat who likes chopped liver
Hepcat – One who keeps up with the latest trends or the first counting word when
the Army cat leads the march (followed by 2, 3, 4..)
Catsup – A variant of ketchup or when it is time for the cat to bat the baseball
Catkin – Fluffy flower bracts of a willow or pussycats aunts and uncles
Catgut – Used to make racket strings or what the vet sees on Tabby’s xray
Catatonic – appearing to be in a daze or what you give your cat when he’s run down
And possibly…
How you’re feeling after reading all of these cat crazy definitions!
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Does Your Dog Have The Blues?
Have you ever wondered if your dog might be depressed? Many vets and pet behaviorists agree that pets have real emotions. You know when your dog is happy and excited, wagging his tail and doing the circle dance when you come home from work or if you have been away. Conversely, you know when he is sad such as after a scolding when his tail is between his legs and his head is down. So what do you look for when you suspect your pet may be depressed?
Signs and Symptoms:
-withdrawn
-not eating
-losing weight
-hiding
-listless
-not interacting with others
There are many possible causes for these symptoms and it is important that you first have your dog carefully tested by a veterinarian to be sure there is no medical reason for the symptoms. Once ruled out, other causes that can trigger depression are: loss of an owner or family member or other pet in the household; moving to a new house; adding a new pet or family member; family member who moves away, such as a student off to college; changes in routines such as a non-working owner going off to a new job and many other significant changes in your household. Dogs also respond to the emotions of their human families. If a family member is in mourning, a dog can sense this. Another side-effect of change or upheaval which can lead to depression is when your dog feels he is not getting his usual attention and play with you. This can happen when you are preoccupied with the move, loss, or change.
We all want our dogs to be happy and content. There are some things you can do if you suspect your dog is depressed. Be sure to give him some healthy attention and take him out and about for mental stimulation. Make time for his favorite game or activity several times throughout the day. If he has lost a companion, bring your dog to a dog park or let him interact with another dog. If you are ready, it might help to bring another pet into your home. Enlist other family members to help keep your dog active when you yourself are feeling down about a loss. One caution is to be careful not to reward your pet’s mood. In other words, if you are overly sympathetic, this can backfire and perpetuate the depression. Ask your vet if he thinks an anti-depressant is indicated if your dog does not seem to be responding. It could be that your dog has a chemical imbalance and needs medication to regulate his emotions.
On a positive note, dogs tend to live in the present moment. Although they may suffer from depression for a period of a few weeks or even a few months, it is not common for a dog to have long-term depression. Given the attention, care and love you can provide, a dog will likely come around. And remember, when you feel good, it rubs off on your pet.
Tails Untold June Photo Contest on Facebook
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A Special Testimonial from Bijoux’s Special Mommy & Daddy
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Donation by Tails Untold Personalized Pet Books for Animal Hope-Riska
Tails Untold Personalized Pet Books, has a very dear Serbian friend and huge supporter who is currently living in the US, but her family and many friends are there. She sent us the information about the terrible floods they have experienced in and near Belgrade. She sent us a link about this wonderful, 13 year old, no-kill shelter that does not have safe drinking water as of today and they are currently helping 200 dogs. We hope our donation helps and prayers go out to all there. https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/18305-please-help-our-dog-shelter-riska-in-belgrade-serbia
Pet Life Radio-Lisa Smith-Putnam interview with Susan Lyman, Tails Untold Personalized Pet Books Creator
Hi Tails Untold Fans,
We are very excited to share this interview about Susan Lyman, Tails Untold Personalized Pet Books creator.
Lisa Smith-Putnam interviewed Susan for the Lisa Smith-Putnam radio show called “Your Pets My Dogs”. It is also featured on iHeart Radio! Come and enjoy! And as Lisa says: Laugh, Share, Play!
Update: Today I found out the interview is also on Pet Life Radio…Woof Woof! Here is the link and please feel free to share!
YOUR PETS MY DOGS *Lisa Smith-Putnam*
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Your Pets My Dogs! A Pet radio show that rocks…WOOF to…
