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Glossary of Cat Terms

Ai - Alt

Ailurophile: One who loves cats.

Ailurophobe: One who hates or fears cats.

Albino: A relatively rare, genetically recessive condition resulting in white hair and pink eyes.

Allele: One member of a pair or series of genes that occupy a specific position on a specific chromosome.

Allergen: A substance, such as pollen or pet dander, that causes an allergy.

Allergy: An abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances, such as pollens, foods, or microorganisms. Common indications of allergy may include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes.

Alley Cat: A non-pedigree cat

Allopathic: A method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects different from those caused by the disease itself.

Alter: To neuter or spay (an animal, such as a cat or a dog).

Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Treatment used to complement or supplement traditional veterinary practice, such as acupuncture and homeopathy.



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