I just noticed when my cat was walking on my desk, he has whickers on the back of his paws! They feel and look exactly like whats on his face! I've never seen a kitty with this. Also, He meows ALLLLLL the time. AT everything and anything. Even when he's going potty he meows. He's not sick we just had him fixed and i know that's not bothering him ebcause he's done this since we found him in a junk yard. He's about 8 months old and has brother that we adopted from the pound the same age and Chance doesnt do it. Gangster ( the meowing whiskers kitty) has food, has water actually has water everywher ein the house lol, has a bed has enough toys and gets ALOT of attention. Its like he talks? I don't know! Anyone elses kitties do this? And does anyones kitty has whiskers on the paws? Maybe its because he's pure white and he's just different, i dunno!
Another question my other kitten same age, is starting to grow pointed little furs on the tip of his ears! Do I just have mutant kittens? :)
2007-10-05 05:44:30 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I've had my kitties for about 6 months so ya know they are rob older than 8 months but I have no clue what there breed is. We got Chance from the pound and the white kitty named Gangster we found in motor oil in a junkyard, but he's all white with a black H on his head ( his middle name is hercules lol) and bright huge yellow eyes lol.
2007-10-05 06:01:19 · update #1
Its quite normal for some breeds to have what you call whiskers on their paws. Its just very fine fur. Yes some cats are very vocal. I ahev a 3 year old Birm, who is forever mewing, part of their breed and nature. He does it for attention. He also at 11am will do an awful cry, but i have reconised this as his tired cry, then off to bed he toddles.
Siamese cats are very very vocal. So no you dont have Mutant kittens.
Cats have 2 purrs, 1 is a contented purr, the other is when the cat is disgruntled, angry etc. They are different pitches , you just have to learn whats a contented purr and a i am not in the mood purr. Their body langauge will help you to if you wtach them. It just sounds like you got 1 cat who wants your undivided attetnion. sounds like you are a good owner and he is just being him. My oldest rarely mews (cos of his breed.) but purrs in my arms when having cuddles. My raggy is on his own, he only mews when he is hungry. Quite normal.
Soz for the spelling, but my Birman thinks he is a mouse mat and is right in front of the computer screen.
2007-10-05 05:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by cassy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some cats are just more vocal than others. One of my cats meows all the time and will even have conversations with me if you talk to her. She'll meow back like she's responding. It's funny. She also grew more fur on the tips of her ears when she got around a year old or so. As for the whiskers on the legs it could just be longer outer fur. Some cats have a thicker, wirey coat on the outside even if only in some places. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.
2007-10-05 06:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by Staci 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All kittens are mutants. lol. Joking.
It seems that Gangster either has some Siamese in him or he simply has a great deal to say about the environment. Since you didn't say how long you've had these two guys, it may be that Chance is a trifle shy and isn't yet comfortable commenting about things.
I've never heard of whiskers on the backs of paws. Are you sure these aren't just wild hairs? The little tufts of fur on eartips is perfectly normal.
2007-10-05 05:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by Leslie L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gangster sounds like a fun cat. Cats purr when they are content and happy. He meows a lot because he's just a very talkative cat. Sounds like he's got lots to tell you. And he's not just meowing nonsense, he expects you to understand him. If you talk back to them they will often carry on a conversation with you. You can learn what he's saying by watching his body language and what he's doing when he's meowing. Since Chance is not verbal you'll need to understand his body language.
This is a really good multi-page article:
http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/articles/cats/013-03.htm
Here's a couple other links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_body_language
http://www.catchannel.com/Behavior/article_14730.aspx
Cats have whiskers on their face above their lips. These are the ones we see best. They also have whiskers above their eyes, on their chins and on the back of their front legs above the paws. These are often harder to see but serve a purpose.
"Cats use the whiskers on their forelegs to collect information about their prey. Because cats are far-sighted they may be too close to the animal they've captured to actually see it. However, the whiskers on the cat's legs allow him to feel his prey and gauge the size, shape, and position of his prey, his own position in relation to the prey, and detect any escape attempts. "
http://catsplay.com/thedailycat/2002-11-11/mind_communication/whiskers/whiskers.html
http://www.petplace.com/cats/whiskers-your-cat-s-finger-on-the-world/page1.aspx
Some breeds like the Nowegian Forest cat, the Maine Coon are notable for having ear tufts. Many mixed breeds, like most of us have, often have this characteristic. There is often some pure breed in them somewhere although it can be far back in their ancestry.
Hope this helps.
Note: It's great that you're noticing all these things about your kittens. It will help you form a strong, loving bond with them.
2007-10-05 07:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by Squeek E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats are just more vocal than others he is purring because he loves you and is contented and he will meow when he wants something eg food or even just a cuddle.
I have one cat which meowls loudly and one who just opens his mouth but no sound comes out.
Some cats in old age get a bit senil like humans and start to meowl a lot but Gangster is only a kitten.
the hair on his paws is the same as whisker hair to help him feel his way around even in the dark. They are very sensitive.
Good luck
Shaky
2007-10-07 21:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by Shaky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are going to enhance decrease back. The cat won't lose his sense of scent yet he would have off stability for a on an identical time as. Cats use their whiskers to be certain whether or not they'd fit in an beginning additionally.
2016-10-21 03:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by coiscou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an orange/white long haired kitty who is quite a talker too! He can practically carry on a conversation! Sometimes it's when he wants attention. Sometimes he wants his food refreshed, and totally filled up. He's a goober and I just love him to pieces!
Long haired cats often do get tufts on the tips of their ears, especially maine coons. And when they get fur between their toes, that's called snowshoes.
2007-10-05 06:13:42 · answer #7 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have great cats with personality and character. I have a Siamese domestic mix cat (named Sake)that we adopted from a shelter and she definitely "talks" as you said. She was very shy to start with and now talks all the time (and wakes me up in the middle of the night with her "talking"). I have talked to numerous people who said that Siamese cats tend to "talk" a lot. So that just comes with the heritage :) My other cat is a calico barn cat (named Jules) I got when she was about 6 weeks old. She doesn't "talk" like Sake does but she does "yell" when she wants something. All cats are a little different, as long as they are generally happy and healthy I would just enjoy learning about their different personalities!
2007-10-05 06:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by gilmts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, what race are your cats? Siames (and other orientals) cats are very "talkative". And some longhaired races have fury ears.
2007-10-05 05:56:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋