{"id":9907,"date":"2026-01-07T08:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/?p=9907"},"modified":"2026-01-07T13:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:53:13","slug":"cat-body-characteristics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/en\/cat-body-characteristics\/","title":{"rendered":"Fascinating Features of the Cat\u2019s Body"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter-rtl ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/en\/cat-body-characteristics\/#A_Scientific_Look_at_the_Anatomy_and_Physical_Secrets_of_Domestic_Cats\" >A Scientific Look at the Anatomy and Physical Secrets of Domestic Cats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/en\/cat-body-characteristics\/#Cat_Anatomy_A_Body_Built_for_Hunting_Not_for_Living_Indoors\" >Cat Anatomy A Body Built for Hunting, Not for Living Indoors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/en\/cat-body-characteristics\/#The_Cats_Spine_A_Living_Spring\" >The Cat\u2019s Spine A Living Spring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/en\/cat-body-characteristics\/#Physical_Features_of_Cats_Small_Details_with_Big_Roles\" >Physical Features of Cats Small Details with Big Roles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/en\/cat-body-characteristics\/#Physical_Abilities_of_Cats_Balance_Reaction_and_Split-Second_Decisions\" >Physical Abilities of Cats Balance, Reaction, and Split-Second Decisions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/en\/cat-body-characteristics\/#How_Cats_Differ_from_Other_Pets_A_Comparison_That_Changes_Perspective\" >How Cats Differ from Other Pets A Comparison That Changes Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/en\/cat-body-characteristics\/#The_Cats_Body_and_Hunting_Still_a_Predator_on_the_Sofa\" >The Cat\u2019s Body and Hunting Still a Predator on the Sofa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/en\/cat-body-characteristics\/#Conclusion_Understanding_the_Cats_Body_Changes_the_Relationship\" >Conclusion Understanding the Cat\u2019s Body Changes the Relationship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"300\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Scientific_Look_at_the_Anatomy_and_Physical_Secrets_of_Domestic_Cats\"><\/span>A Scientific Look at the Anatomy and Physical Secrets of Domestic Cats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"745\">If you\u2019ve lived with a cat for a while, you\u2019ve probably caught yourself thinking that its body seems to follow the laws of physics a little more loosely than most creatures. Not completely ignore them, but just enough to raise suspicion. A cat jumps down from the top of a wardrobe and lands perfectly fine. A cat slips through a gap that looks impossible to you. Or curls up on a sofa in a way that makes you wonder whether it even has bones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">The truth is, a cat\u2019s body isn\u2019t strange or magical.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">It\u2019s simply very precisely designed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1190\">This article isn\u2019t meant to dissect every bone like a veterinary textbook. Instead, it helps you understand what lies behind those soft movements, that quiet presence, the balance, and the lightning-fast reactions. Once you recognize the structure beneath them, a cat\u2019s behavior starts to make more sense, and your expectations become more realistic.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1258\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cat_Anatomy_A_Body_Built_for_Hunting_Not_for_Living_Indoors\"><\/span>Cat Anatomy: A Body Built for Hunting, Not for Living Indoors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1369\">A cat\u2019s body is the result of millions of years of evolution. That evolution was about survival, not cuteness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1428\">And yet, the final outcome is both efficient and elegant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1697\">A cat\u2019s skeleton consists of around 230 bones, slightly more than a human\u2019s. But the key difference isn\u2019t the number. It\u2019s how those bones connect and how freely they move. Many feline joints have a wider range of motion, especially in the shoulders, hips, and spine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1964\">Unlike humans, a cat\u2019s shoulders are not rigidly attached to a fixed collarbone. This gives the front legs far greater freedom of movement. You\u2019ve seen the result countless times: cats passing through narrow spaces without getting stuck or compressing their bodies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2160\">In practical terms, a cat\u2019s body is designed to slip through, hide, and reshape itself instantly. In the wild, that flexibility meant the difference between a successful hunter and a hungry one.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cats_Spine_A_Living_Spring\"><\/span>The Cat\u2019s Spine: A Living Spring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9910\" src=\"http:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u0633\u062a\u0648\u0646 \u0641\u0642\u0631\u0627\u062a \u06af\u0631\u0628\u0647 \u0648 \u0646\u0642\u0634 \u0622\u0646 \u062f\u0631 \u0627\u0646\u0639\u0637\u0627\u0641\u200c\u067e\u0630\u06cc\u0631\u06cc \u0628\u062f\u0646\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2264\">One of the most important features of a cat\u2019s body is its spine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2342\">The feline spine doesn\u2019t just support the body. It actively drives movement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2545\">Between the vertebrae are highly elastic discs that allow the spine to stretch, twist, and contract. That\u2019s why, when a cat runs, its body extends and compresses with each stride, like a living spring.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2718\">You may have noticed that just before a jump, a cat pulls its body slightly backward, then stretches and suddenly releases. This is where the spine plays its central role.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"3055\">That flexibility also comes with responsibility for the owner. A cat with limited movement or excess weight puts additional strain on this highly mobile spine. Over time, that pressure can lead to pain, reduced mobility, or even behavioral changes. Many behavioral issues in domestic cats have physical roots, not personality problems.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3117\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Features_of_Cats_Small_Details_with_Big_Roles\"><\/span>Physical Features of Cats: Small Details with Big Roles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3264\">A cat\u2019s body is full of small details that play major roles in daily life. Because we see them every day, we often underestimate their importance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3577\">Whiskers are a perfect example. They aren\u2019t just long hairs. They are highly sensitive sensory tools that respond to air movement, distance, and vibration. A cat\u2019s whiskers are usually about as wide as its body. This allows the cat to determine whether it can fit through a narrow space just by moving its head.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3759\">That\u2019s why damaged or trimmed whiskers can make a cat anxious, unbalanced, or hesitant for a while. One of its primary tools for understanding the environment has been compromised.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9912\" src=\"http:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u06a9\u0627\u0631\u0628\u0631\u062f \u0633\u0628\u06cc\u0644\u200c\u0647\u0627\u06cc \u06af\u0631\u0628\u0647 \u062f\u0631 \u062a\u0634\u062e\u06cc\u0635 \u0641\u0636\u0627 \u0648 \u062a\u0639\u0627\u062f\u0644\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">A cat\u2019s claws are also more than defensive weapons. Retractable claws allow cats to move almost silently. In nature, this silence was a major advantage. Even at home, it\u2019s the reason your cat can suddenly appear behind you and scare the life out of you.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4094\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Abilities_of_Cats_Balance_Reaction_and_Split-Second_Decisions\"><\/span>Physical Abilities of Cats: Balance, Reaction, and Split-Second Decisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4268\">One of the most famous traits of cats is their ability to land on their feet. It\u2019s repeated so often that it sometimes turns into myth. But there is solid science behind it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4564\">Cats possess what\u2019s known as the \u201crighting reflex.\u201d Their inner ear is extremely sensitive to head and body position. As soon as a cat is airborne, its brain processes balance information and adjusts the body for rotation. The flexible spine enables the twist, and the legs prepare for landing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4612\">All of this happens in a fraction of a second.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9914\" src=\"http:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u062a\u0648\u0627\u0646\u0627\u06cc\u06cc\u200c\u0647\u0627\u06cc \u0628\u062f\u0646\u06cc \u06af\u0631\u0628\u0647\u200c\u0647\u0627 \u0648 \u062a\u0639\u0627\u062f\u0644 \u0637\u0628\u06cc\u0639\u06cc \u0647\u0646\u06af\u0627\u0645 \u067e\u0631\u0634\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Still, it\u2019s important to remember that this ability doesn\u2019t make cats invincible. Falls from significant heights are dangerous. Many serious injuries in domestic cats happen because of the false belief that \u201ccats always land safely.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"4849\" data-end=\"4924\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Cats_Differ_from_Other_Pets_A_Comparison_That_Changes_Perspective\"><\/span>How Cats Differ from Other Pets: A Comparison That Changes Perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\" data-start=\"4925\" data-end=\"5130\">When you compare a cat\u2019s body to a dog\u2019s, the difference in design philosophy becomes obvious. Dogs are built for endurance. Their bodies support long pursuits, sustained running, and cooperative activity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9916\" src=\"http:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\u062a\u0641\u0627\u0648\u062a \u0633\u0627\u062e\u062a\u0627\u0631 \u0628\u062f\u0646 \u06af\u0631\u0628\u0647 \u0648 \u0633\u06af \u062f\u0631 \u0645\u062d\u06cc\u0637 \u062e\u0627\u0646\u06af\u06cc\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drmhasghari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:e66a5f6a-097e-4800-9d04-e9aded7abaa7-14\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"faf37883-cc1a-4b87-b5e0-fa065f2c8079\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"5132\" data-end=\"5307\">Cats, on the other hand, are ambush predators. Their bodies are designed for short, fast, precise attacks. Explosive muscle power, rapid reactions, and low energy expenditure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5309\" data-end=\"5340\">This explains why cats tend to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5341\" data-end=\"5449\">\n<li data-start=\"5341\" data-end=\"5354\">\n<p data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5354\">Rest more<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5381\">\n<p data-start=\"5357\" data-end=\"5381\">Move more deliberately<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5382\" data-end=\"5411\">\n<p data-start=\"5384\" data-end=\"5411\">Show greater independence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5412\" data-end=\"5449\">\n<p data-start=\"5414\" data-end=\"5449\">Avoid prolonged physical activity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5451\" data-end=\"5591\">Once you understand this, many behaviors that once seemed like stubbornness or laziness simply reflect a body built for a different purpose.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5593\" data-end=\"5654\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cats_Body_and_Hunting_Still_a_Predator_on_the_Sofa\"><\/span>The Cat\u2019s Body and Hunting: Still a Predator on the Sofa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5655\" data-end=\"5885\">Even if your cat has never hunted in its life, its body remains the same. Forward-facing eyes for precise depth perception. A flexible neck for rapid strikes. Powerful back muscles for sudden leaps. Claws for gripping and control.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5887\" data-end=\"6160\">That\u2019s why play isn\u2019t just entertainment for cats. It\u2019s a physical and neurological necessity. Play allows cats to use their bodies in healthy ways. A cat that doesn\u2019t play suppresses its instincts, and that suppression eventually shows up, either in behavior or in health.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6162\" data-end=\"6232\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Understanding_the_Cats_Body_Changes_the_Relationship\"><\/span>Conclusion: Understanding the Cat\u2019s Body Changes the Relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6233\" data-end=\"6347\">Learning about a cat\u2019s physical structure isn\u2019t just scientific curiosity.<br data-start=\"6307\" data-end=\"6310\" \/>It\u2019s a tool for better communication.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6349\" data-end=\"6490\">When you understand how a cat\u2019s body works, you become less frustrated, set more realistic expectations, and move more in sync with your cat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6492\" data-end=\"6542\">Cats aren\u2019t strange.<br data-start=\"6512\" data-end=\"6515\" \/>Their bodies are precise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6544\" data-end=\"6671\">And if we\u2019re going to live alongside them, it\u2019s better to understand that precision than to simply be surprised by the results.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6673\" data-end=\"6734\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This article is a starting point.<br data-start=\"6706\" data-end=\"6709\" \/>Not the end of the story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hachettebookgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bradshaw, J. W. S. (2013). <\/strong><em>Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet.<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/search?q=domestic-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Turner, D. C., &amp; Bateson, P. (Eds.). (2014). <\/strong><em>The Domestic Cat: The Biology of Its Behaviour (3rd Edition).<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Scientific Look at the Anatomy and Physical Secrets of Domestic Cats If you\u2019ve lived with a cat for a while, you\u2019ve probably caught yourself thinking that its body seems to follow the laws of physics a little more loosely than most creatures. Not completely ignore them, but just enough to raise suspicion. 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