25 July 05
Pseudogenes? I don't think so...
A paper published today in the Public Library of Science Genetics suggests that cats don’t have a taste receptor for sweet, unlike most if not all other mammals.
Charlie, at left here, comes running when he hears me crunch down on an apple, a pear, or even a peach. Not sure how this ultimately shakes down, but if it’s true, Charlie’s going on a sugar-free diet.
- I’m visiting for the first time to see Charlie with my friend and to learn other kitties like fruit, too. My elder statespuss Sam once loved melon and banana bits. Now, at seventeen, curling up in that perfect circle, sleep seems the most delicious way to enjoy a day. Oh, and by the way, this is my first “blog”, so be gentle…— Christina 30. July 2005, 09:24 Link
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