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Interesting, Random Cat Facts
Jul
7
2010
Cat Facts
Cat Fact #1: A cat will almost never meow at another cat. Cats use this sound for humans.
Cat Fact #2: Cats, unlike dogs, do not learn tricks to win your approval. Cats can be taught to perform tasks such as retrieving toys and jumping through hoops – but it may take patience and perseverance…and quite a few yummy treats for your feline.
Cat Fact #3: A cat uses its whiskers as feelers to determine if a space is too small to squeeze through.
Cat Fact #4: A cat can be either right-pawed or left-pawed.
Cat Fact #5: A cat can jump as much as 7 times its height.
Cat Fact #6: Cats cannot break a sweat because they have no sweat glands.
Cat Fact #7: A cat’s brain is more similar to a human’s brain than that of a dog.
Cat Fact #8: A cat sees about 6 times better than a human at night.
Cat Fact #9: A cat’s tongue is scratchy because it’s lined with papillae – tiny backwards hooks that help to hold prey in place.
Cat Fact #10: A fifteen year old cat has probably spent ten years of its life sleeping.
Cat Fact #11: A frightened cat can run at speeds of up to 31 mph, slightly faster than a human sprinter.
Cat Fact #12: All kittens are born with blue eyes.
Cat Fact #13: Ancient Egyptians believed worshiped cats were sacred animals.
Cat Fact #14: In Asia and England, a black cat is considered lucky.
Cat Fact #15: Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible.
Cat Fact #16: Cats can see color. Studies have shown that cats can distinguish between red and green; red and blue; red and gray; green and blue; green and gray; blue and gray; yellow and blue, and yellow and gray.
Cat Fact #17: Cats have a third eyelid that is rarely visible. If it can be seen, it could be an indication of ill health.
Cat Fact #18: Cats lack a true collarbone and can generally squeeze their bodies through any space they can get their heads through.
Cat Fact #19: You should talk to your cat often. Cats love to hear the sound of their own name and your voice.
Cat Fact #20: Cats, not dogs, are the most common pets in America.
Cat Fact #21: Human painkillers such acetaminophen (Tylenol) are toxic to cats.
Cat Fact #22: Chocolate is also poisonous to both cats and dogs.
Cat Fact #23: A female cat may have three to seven kittens every four months. This is why having your pets spayed and neutered is so important.
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