Felis Catus

Felis catus, commonly known as the domestic cat, is a biological species rather than a commercial product, though it is often discussed within the context of the pet industry. The domestic cat is descendant from the Near Eastern wildcat (Felis lybica) and was first domesticated approximately 9,000 to 10,000 years ago in the Near East and Egypt.

While cats are 'manufactured' through biological breeding across every continent except Antarctica, they represent a significant sector of the global economy through veterinary care, pet food, and accessories. There is no single corporate entity that owns the species, as they are independent living beings, though specific breeds may be registered through various international cat bureaucracies like the Fédération Internationale Féline.

In the modern era, the 'ownership' of cats is decentralized, primarily held by individual households. However, the commercial market surrounding the domestic cat is dominated by large multinational corporations such as Mars, Incorporated and Nestlé, which produce the majority of global cat-related consumer goods.