house cat

Indoor pet feline

A house cat is a domesticated cat kept as a pet, as opposed to feral or wild cats.

The term emphasizes the animal's role as a companion living indoors: Our house cat has never been outside.

It can also distinguish domestic cats from larger wild felines like lions or tigers.

domestic

litterbox

Pet waste receptacle

collar · microchip · indoor · spay · neuter · veterinarian · grooming · treats · wet food · food bowl

feline

tiger

Large striped Asian feline

cheetah · lynx · cougar · jaguar · bobcat · wildcat · puma · whiskers · carnivore · predator

play

laser pointer

Handheld focused beam emitter

catnip mouse · string · zoomies · pouncing · chasing · batting · climbing · puzzle feeder · paper bag · cardboard box

breeds

tabby

Patterned domestic cat

Maine Coon · Ragdoll · Bengal · Abyssinian · Burmese · Russian Blue · tortoiseshell · tuxedo · ginger · longhair

companion

affection

Warm emotional attachment

loyalty · companionship · attachment · playfulness · trust · nurturing · snuggling · purring · comfort · devotion

temperament

aloof

Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting

self-sufficient · playful · lazy · skittish · affectionate · mischievous · territorial · finicky · napping · sunbathing

hunting

rodent

Gnawing mammal order

ambush · instinct · agile · stealth · chase · capture · alert · crouching · quick reflexes · batting

Categories
Opposites
domestication status

house catferal cat

Reverted wild domestic feline

stray cat · wild cat · stray · alley cat · barn cat

animal size/power

house catlion

Maned African feline

tiger · big cat · wild cat · leopard · jaguar

pet type

house catdog

Domesticated barking mammal

house dog · canine · guard dog · working dog · hound

Family

housecat

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G