The domestication of cats dates back nearly 10,000 years, with their origins tracing to the Near East. Initially drawn to human settlements due to the abundance of rodents, wild cats gradually formed a mutually beneficial relationship with humans.

Movements and special senses of cats are jumping and leaping, climbing, running, pouncing, righting reflex, sharp vision, acute hearing, sensitive whiskers (vibrissae), strong sense of smell, excellent equilibrium, etc.

Cats exhibit a diverse range of habits and behaviour that reflect their natural instincts and adaptability. Cats are a cosmopolitan species and are found across much of the world.

The cat (Felis catus), also known as the domestic cat or house cat is distinguished from the other felines by its small size and is valued by humans for its companionship.

Vaccination schedule for dogs start from age of 4 weeks (one month). Vaccination is also called immunisation as well, but these are not synonyms.

The recommended deworming schedule for dogs regimen begins at 2 to 3 weeks of age, ensuring early protection against common parasites.

Nutritional diseases of dogs are protein energy malnutrition, vitamin D deficiency, calcium deficiency, zinc deficiency, canine obesity, etc.

Common and important fungal diseases of dogs are blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, coccidioidomycosis (valley fever), aspergillosis, sporotrichosis, dermatophytosis (Ringworm), malassezia dermatitis, candidiasis, phaeohyphomycosis, zygomycosis (mucormycosis), etc.

Fleas, ticks and other external parasites (lice, mites or mange, etc. ) of dogs are located skin or superficial layer of skin.

Intestinal parasites in dogs are animal that lives upon or within another living organism’s intestine. There are a variety of parasites that infect various organs or body systems.