Cats

Cats make great household pets! The first cats to become domesticated were in Egypt nearly 12 million years ago. All that time ago we knew cats were good hunters and could help control the pest populations of rodents, now cats are mostly seen as house pets for companionship but there are still cats who work as pest control.  

Cats are very independent animals, that means they do not require a lot of attention. Like all dogs, all cats have different personalities. This means that some cats are more independent than others. Some cats are content with laying around the house all day while others may need to be more active. Cats love toys and are happy to chase just about whatever you toss around. They are especially happy if those toys have catnip. Catnip, also known as catmint, is a plant in the mint family that about ⅔ of cats enjoy. This smelly plant boosts a cat's playfulness while also making them very happy.  

Cats can be very independent, but they still need to be cared for.  Cats need food and water. Like pet dogs, a popular type of food to feed cats is kibble. Cat food however has more protein than dog food. Cats need more protein than dogs because their diet is mostly meat while a dog's diet is more varied.

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