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Cats

Any member of the family Felidae, including the domestic cat, Felis catus, and many non-domestic species.

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show standard

Animals; Cats

Also known as standard of point, a term referring to the description of the ideal cat of a particular breed against which actual cats are judged.

hookworm

Animals; Cats

Any of numerous small parasitic nematode worms of the family Ancylostomatidae, having hooked mouthparts with which they fasten themselves to the intestinal walls of various hosts, including humans, ...

cameo-chinchilla

Animals; Cats

A coat that is shaded or smoked with red or cream tipping.

silver

Animals; Cats

A term describing shaded silver and silver tabby, both tipped colorings.

hormone

Animals; Cats

A substance, usually a peptide or steroid, produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity, such as growth or metabolism.

carbohydrate

Animals; Cats

Any of a group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums and serves as a major energy source in the diet of animals. These compounds are produced by photosynthetic ...

sire

Animals; Cats

The male parent.

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