{"id":122,"date":"2025-10-28T06:41:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T06:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=122"},"modified":"2025-10-28T06:41:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T06:41:57","slug":"a-complete-guide-to-understanding-your-felines-unique-traits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=122","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Understanding Your Feline&#8217;s Unique Traits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"90\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1550, 1950, 2350, 2750, 3150, 3550, 3950]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Social media&#8217;s number one cat rater Matthew McGlasson is sharing his famous Cat Rating System with cat lovers worldwide in his new book, <em>How to Rate a Cat. <\/em>This delightful read will give you the necessary knowledge to rate your feline &#8220;from their boopable nose to their sweet toe beans&#8221; and also introduce you to cats from across the globe.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Keep reading to learn more about McGlasson&#8217;s purrfect literary release.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-about-the-author\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block dailypaws-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> About the Author <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Matthew McGlasson, DVM, CVPM is not just a renowned veterinarian and pet parent\u2014he&#8217;s also a cat-lebrity! Over 2 million social media followers follow McGlasson for educational insights on our furry friends, cat ratings, and silly cat videos. Now, fans of McGlasson (and frankly, any cat lover) can engage with McGlasson in a new way by picking up his new book <em>How to Rate a Cat.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-what-is-the-cat-rating-system\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block dailypaws-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What is the Cat Rating System? <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re new to the Cat Rating System (CRS), never fear\u2014it&#8217;s pretty easy to get the hang of. All you have to do is rate your cat&#8217;s characteristics on a scale from 1-10. The only catch is that you can&#8217;t ever issue a rating lower than 10\/10. The CRS is designed to celebrate our feline friends, so 10\/10 is the minimum rating. Got it?\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Here&#8217;s a more detailed explanation from McGlasson, conveniently located in the first few pages of <em>How to Rate a Cat.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block dailypaws-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Matthew McGlasson<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-inside-how-to-rate-a-cat\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block dailypaws-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Inside How to Rate a Cat <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <em>How to Rate a Cat <\/em>is a glorious 143 pages long\u2014in our opinion, not long enough\u2014and within its pages, cat enthusiasts will find:\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block dailypaws-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Matthew McGlasson<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Jameson is just one of dozens of lovable cats included in <em>How to Rate a Cat<\/em>, and represents just one of several countries included in the book. Readers can also learn about feline friends from Romania, Mexico, the United Kingdom and more.\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-rating-my-cat\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block dailypaws-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Rating My Cat <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> I&#8217;m a little nervous, but I thought I would try my hand at rating my own kitty cat Jazzy based on what I&#8217;ve learned from reading <em>How to Rate a Cat. <\/em>Here goes nothing.\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block dailypaws-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> About Jazzy <\/span> <\/h3>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Chicago, Illinois<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gender<\/strong>: Female<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type: <\/strong>Who&#8217;s to say<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block dailypaws-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Maddie Topliff<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block dailypaws-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Jazzy&#8217;s Rating <\/span> <\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <strong>Eyes<\/strong>: Look at those pupils! They&#8217;re huge! 78\/10.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <strong>Moufs: <\/strong>The bleppiness is <em>off the charts.<\/em> In our household, we substitute the word blep for blem. No matter how you refer to your cat&#8217;s tongue, Jazzy is receiving a 94\/10 in the moufs category.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <strong>Peets<\/strong>: Despite her relaxed pose, Jazzy&#8217;s mittens are on full display. 59\/10.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <strong>Purrsonality: <\/strong>Finally, I would be remiss if I didn&#8217;t mention this kitty&#8217;s sweet-as-pie disposition. Jazzy is the biggest cuddler and best little sister to her dog sibling Pickles. We truly lucked out in the cat category. 100\/10.\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-where-to-find-how-to-rate-a-cat\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block dailypaws-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Where to Find How to Rate a Cat <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;d like to get your hands (and your kitty&#8217;s paws) on a copy of <em>How to Rate a Cat<\/em>, it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quarto.com\/books\/9781577154921\/how-to-rate-a-cat\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">available to order now<\/a> through several online retailers. This book is the perfect addition to any animal lover&#8217;s library, especially if you are fond of felines.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social media&#8217;s number one cat rater Matthew McGlasson is sharing his famous Cat Rating System with cat lovers worldwide in his new book, How to Rate a Cat. 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