Cats

: 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 use a vocabulary of over 100 different sounds , including meowing, purring, and hissing, to communicate with humans and each other. Living with Cats : Products like kitty litter (invented in 1950)

: They were sometimes feared as demons associated with witchcraft before being welcomed back into homes to control rat populations. : While often seen as solitary, many cats

: While often seen as solitary, many cats benefit from having a feline companion. When introducing a new cat, experts at the American Humane Society recommend a gradual process of trading scents before visual contact. : Cats are obligate carnivores and the most

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

: Cats are obligate carnivores and the most specialized hunters among mammals. They have five toes on their front paws, four on their back, and most have retractable claws .