Cats

: Cats were revered and mummified as godlike figures.

: Their whiskers are as sensitive as human fingertips, and they can see exceptionally well in the dark.

: Because they are obligate carnivores, they require specific nutrients found in meat, such as taurine and arginine ; a lack of these can be fatal.

: Cats use a vocabulary of over 100 different sounds , including meowing, purring, and hissing, to communicate with humans and each other. Living with Cats

: They were sometimes feared as demons associated with witchcraft before being welcomed back into homes to control rat populations.

: Products like kitty litter (invented in 1950) and commercial food have made it easier than ever to keep cats as strictly indoor pets. Literary & Cultural Impact

Cats have long been a favorite subject for writers. T.S. Eliot's famous poem, " The Naming of Cats ," suggests that every cat actually has : one the family uses, one that is more dignified, and a secret name that only the cat knows. What specific type of text How to Speak Cat: Tips to Communicate With Your Cat