Source: Dr. Susan 1xbet sports betting , 785-532-5690, snelson@vet.k-state.edu
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News release prepared by: Nellie Ryan, 785-532-6415, media@k-state.edu
Monday, May 11, 2009
SIDEBAR: K-STATE VETERINARIAN SAYS SOME QUIRKY BEHAVIORS IN 1xbet sports betting SHOW THEY ARE 'PURR-FECTLY' CONTENT
MANHATTAN -- 1xbet sports betting are known for some quirky behaviors like purring or kneading their paws. According to a Kansas State University veterinarian, these behaviors can tell you things about your feline.
1xbet sports betting purr, but why? The primary reason is because they are content, and this behavior starts as a kitten, said Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian at K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine.
"Purring is a kitten's first form of communication," 1xbet sports betting said. "They can purr at just 2 days old. This lets their mother know that they are content."
Nelson also said there are theories that purring releases an endorphin that helps with pain, which is why many 1xbet sports betting will purr while giving birth or when injured. Other studies have been published that relate the sound frequency of purrs to promoting bone healing and repair, she said.
1xbet sports betting also are known for kneading their paws. This behavior starts as a kitten as well. Kittens knead their mothers to stimulate milk production. Nelson said that kneading also can be a sign of contentment as it is a self-soothing behavior, which reminds 1xbet sports betting of their mothers.
Going crazy over catnip is another common behavior for 1xbet sports betting . However, the ability to respond to the chemical, nepatalactone, in catnip is an inherited trait, and up to 30 percent of 1xbet sports betting will not respond to it, Nelson said. In general, 1xbet sports betting less than 3 months old are not responsive to catnip because the gene does not kick in until they are older, she said.
Nelson encourages owners to pay close attention to their 1xbet sports betting ' behaviors. Looking for anything new or out of the ordinary is important because it could be a medical condition that requires veterinary care.
