BIOL 2020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Facial Expression, Polydipsia, Polyuria
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How do cats communicate with people: body language, facial expression, vocalization. How does this differ for communication with other cats: body language, facial expression, vocalization (rarely meowing, scent (pheromones) Normal: purring, meowing, rubbing, kneading, scratching. Problematic: scratching, spraying, vocalization, inappropriate elimination. Where they are, their position, how they present themselves to us. Meow: around 30 meow sounds, kittens mew at their mother. Why: communicate with people, only kittens" mew at their mothers. Some breeds more than others: ex. When does it become a problem: increased at night, may indicate disease or loss of hearing. Why: affection, marking territory, occurs more frequently if cats in conflict. Why: stimulate milk glands, happy paws, learned as kitten, feeling relaxed, content, comfortable, secure, some will suckle on skin or clothes. Why: nutrients, vomit or laxative effect. Why: sharpen claws, exsheath claws, mark territory, stretch & play. When does it become a problem: destroy furniture, scratch people.
