Domestic and Feral Cats

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By Phylameana lila Desy About.com

Meanings andMessages: independence, curiosity, unpredictability, perceptive

The domesticcat is a favourite pet in peoples’ homes. Personality traits of domestic catscan vary depending on the breed. Cats are said to have nine lives, able to getthemselves out of dangerous predicaments as easily as they got into them.People with a domestic cat as their totem are often curious and unpredictable.Cat medicine teaches independence and the okay-ness of not following someoneelse’s lead. When a cat totem appears look to see where you can take aleadership role. Cats in the home oftenserve the role of healer and will sit near anyone in the household who needshealing, speeding the recovery period. A cat’s purring can help reduce hisowner’s stress or anxieties. Cat purring can ease discomforts such as stomachpain, and also help boost immune systems. Itis also important to pay attention to the health of your cat. Cats will oftentake on the symptoms of ailments being suffered by their humans. When thishappens, appreciate their talents as diagnosticians, so take heed. Get your catto the vet AND make an appointment for yourself to have a health checkup.

Feral cats born on the farm or abandoned on the roadsideof a rural setting have a different meaning. When a feral cat makes itsappearance ask yourself if you have any abandonment issues to work on. Also, aferal cat as a totem can indicate the wild nature of your personality. A feralcat messenger could be signaling caution, reminding you to be wary of anyonewho tries to come near you who you don’t know very well.