Mercury only takes 88 days to orbit the Sun, while Earth takes 365.26 days to go around the Sun. Weâve written several articles about the length of year for Universe Today. Hereâs an article about the length of year for the planets, and hereâs an article about the length of year for Mercury.
Classic tabbies have the M pattern on their foreheads but the body markings have a whirled or swirled pattern (often called a bullseye) on the cat's sides. There is also a light colored butterfly pattern on the shoulders and three thin stripes (the center stripe is dark) running along its spine.
Ringworm is another type of fungus that affects cats, especially if they are under age 1. It may cause circular lesions on a catâs head, ears, and forelimbs. The skin around these lesions is often flaky and bald. Ringworm is highly contagious and can spread to other pets in the home, as well as to people. Treatment depends on severity, but may include specialized shampoos, ointments, or oral medications.