is a specific kind of: domestic animal, domesticated animal | cat, true cat.

is a broader term that covers: kitty, kitty-cat, puss, pussy, pussycat | mouser | alley cat | tom, tomcat | queen, tabby | tabby, tabby cat | tiger cat | calico cat, tortoiseshell, tortoiseshell-cat | Persian cat | Angora, Angora cat | Siamese, Siamese cat | Burmese cat | Egyptian cat | Maltese, Maltese cat | Abyssinian, Abyssinian cat | Manx, Manx cat ... show more.

is a member of: Felis, genus Felis | clowder.