Bengal Cats

The Bengal is a relatively new hybrid breed of cat, formed by the cross of a domestic feline and an Asian Leopard Cat ("ALC").

Bengal cats have "wild-looking" markings, such as large spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly, and a body structure reminiscent of the Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis bengalensis).^[1] The Bengal cat has a desirable "wild" appearance with a gentle domestic cat temperament, provided it is separated by at least three generations from the original crossing between a domestic feline and an ALC.^[1]

The name Bengal cat was derived from the taxonomic name of the Asian Leopard Cat (P. b. bengalensis), and not from the unrelated Bengal tiger.

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Cat behavior generally refers to the behaviors and habits of domestic cats, including body language and communication. Cat behavior may vary among breeds and individual cats. Many common behaviors include hunting techniques and reactions to certain events as well as interactions with humans and other animals, such as dogs. Communication can vary greatly depending on a cat's temperament. In a family with multiple cats, social position can also affect behavior patterns with others. A cat's eating patterns can also vary depending on the owner's choice of food or eating times/quantities. In the case of a family having two or more cats, one cat may become dominant over the other cats

Cats rely strongly on body language to communicate.

• Disgust — The lifting or constant shaking of a paw or paws. The more times the paw is shaken, the stronger the cat's feeling; this can sometimes be a four paw affair with each paw being lifted and shaken in turn. This behavior is possibly related to the identical action displayed after stepping into water. Displeasure at a situation can be shown by moving the ears back and rapidly swishing the tail.^{[citation needed]}

• Agitation or Aggression — the swishing or sweeping of the tail in a wide swath, in mid-air or against a person. Tail flicking indicates inner conflict, while wide tail swishing shows external conflict. Further irritation may result in the cat moving or leaving the room and even physical aggression.^{[citation needed]}

• Contentedness — Kneading with the paws on a person or, for example, a favorite blanket or sleeping spot. Young kittens knead their mother's nipples to stimulate the feeding reflex so that her milk flows. Cats may knead for a short or extended period of time; the extended period is sometimes interpreted by people as a sign of discomfort or restlessness, but it is more likely that the cat is happy. Most cats will demonstrate this for about ten minutes at the longest, although some have been known to knead and suckle on their favorite human's shirt or ear lobe over the course of an entire night. Researchers at Oxford University have demonstrated that cats derive immense pleasure from kneading, similar to the relaxing sensation for humans from snacking on favorite foods or being massaged.^{[citation needed]}

• Relaxation — sprawling on the side or back and, possibly, rolling about; this may be seen, for example, when a person enters the room or stirs from their seat. Sometimes they roll over onto their back and shake their paws in the air. This behavior shows complete relaxation. The cat may display this at the same time as the person's movement.^{[citation needed]}

• Affection — a pressing of the face or top of the head against a person's body (head rubbing, nuzzling), leaving a scent to mark the cat's territory; or rubbing in quick succession. Cats may also blink slowly as an expression of affection or security.^[1] Many cats also use a question mark-shaped tail to show desire to greet someone they are fond of. They will also stretch to show they are content with their surroundings. Cats may also lick their owner or another person to show affection.^{[citation needed]}

• Submission — Upon being approached, it will fall down on its side, indicating it is not seeking attention and is unwilling to put up a fight.^{[citation needed]}

• Interest and Rejection — The position of the ears communicates the degree of desire to engage with the situation around them. Ears up and moved slightly forward shows real interest in what is going on, while ears moved backward shows distaste and desire to not engage with the situation. Cats show disapproval by moving their ears back, an equivalent of a human frown. They also crouch and turn their back to the situation to indicate disinterest or unhappiness. A cat will either move a little or give a faint "meow" if it does not want to be picked up.^{[citation needed]}

Desire for Attention — To solicit attention (for food or affection) from humans, cats will rub their bodies against the human's legs with back arched and tail raised. Less often, a cat may reach out and touch a human with its forepaw to get attention


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Cat Flu

Cat flu is the common name for a feline upper respiratory tract disease. It is a misnomer, since it usually does not refer to an infection by an influenza virus. Instead, it is a syndrome, a term referring to the fact that patients display a number of symptoms that can be caused by one or more of the following infectious agents (pathogens):

• The scientific name of the causative agent is listed first; a related more common term is written in parentheses.

1. Feline herpes virus causing feline viral rhinotracheitis (cat common cold, this is the disease that is closely similar to cat flu)
2. Feline calicivirus - (cat respiratory disease)
3. Bordetella bronchiseptica - (cat kennel cough)
4. Chlamydophila felis - (chlamydia)

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Cat meat or cat flesh, meat prepared from domestic cats for human consumption (versus a British usage referring to meat sold to cat owners in the days before packaged pet foods),^[1][2] is varied in its acceptability as a food source in different parts of the world. Some countries have resorted to the consumption of cat meat in desperation during wartime or poverty, while others believe eating it will bring good luck or health and have longstanding methods of preparation. A number of cultures, as well as various religions, consider the consumption of cat meat to be taboo, for hygienic or humane reasons


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Cat Care

Take Care of My Cat (고양이를 부탁해 Goyangireul Butakhae) is a 2001 South Korean coming of age film. The movie chronicles the lives of a group of friends — five young women — a year after they graduate from high school, showing the heartbreaking changes and inspiring difficulties they face in both their friendships and the working world.

Though critically acclaimed in its native South Korea, the film's box office returns were not so great, prompting a 'Save the Cat' movement involving film-industry professionals to try to increase viewership before its theatrical run would be cut short. The film went on to many international film festivals as well, where it received awards and special mentions.

The film is the debut work of director Jeong Jae-eun, who would later go on to direct the 2005 film The Aggressives.

The narrative of the 3 characters (when you consider the twins to be minor to the story) relates some important themes of modernity and how it is localized to the city of Incheon.

The twins are of Chinese descent, revealed when they drop off a regard gift to their grandparents, who speak Chinese and are understood by the twins. We do not know if the twins themselves can speak or even read Chinese.

This underlies that Incheon once had a sizable Chinese community. The director alludes to this through hints--one of the girl's father has an insatiable appetite for Chinese dumplings, one of the girls models a Chinese traditional red dress that fits her perfectly.

Ironically it is the poorest member of the group of girls who is the real native to Korea. The story shows how alien Seoul is this group of young women and in a way show how alienated and alone the actual Korean girl is in this group of women who have already instinctively embraced the underlying impulses of city life and their surrounding ethos.

The young girl with cat is scholarly, artistic and filial (though she chides her grandparents she takes great care of them through her actions). Her character being that representative of what many Koreans would see as native to the Han spirit. Yet her virtues mean little in the face of modern culture and times. In a way, she is part of the old world Korea--where old Shamanistic Confucian values have little impact on today's success.

Character Analysis

Tae-Hee Yoo (Doo-na Bae): Spirited, caring, glue of the friendship

Hae-joo Shin (Yo-won Lee): Materialistic, ambitious, selfish, neglect's friendship for her future

Ji-young Seo (Ji-young Ok): Rebellious, quiet, reserved

Bi-ryu (Eun-shil Lee) & Ohn-jo (Eun-jo Lee): Funny, entertaining, straightforward