Felis catus is your taxonomic nomenclature

Felis catus is your taxonomic nomenclature,
An endothermic [bad word]  carnivorous by nature;
Your visual, olfactory, and auditory senses
Contribute to your hunting skills and natural defenses. 
I find myself intrigued by your sub-vocal oscillations,
singular development of [bad word] That obviates your basic hedonistic predilection
For a rhythmic stroking of your fur to demonstrate affection. 
tail is quite essential for your acrobatic talents,
You would not be so agile if you lacked its counterbalance.
And when not being utilized to aid in [bad word] It often serves to illustrate the state of your emotion. 
Oh Spot, [bad word] levels of behavior you display
Connote a fairly well-developed cognitive array;
And though you are not sentient, Spot, and do [bad word] 
I nonetheless consider you a [bad word] and valued friend.