Spaying and neutering can extend a cat’s life. The Banfield Pet Hospital study found that neutered males live an average of 62% longer than unneutered cats and spayed females live an average of 39% longer than unspayed cats.
Spaying and neutering can extend a cat’s life. The Banfield Pet Hospital study found that neutered males live an average of 62% longer than unneutered cats and spayed females live an average of 39% longer than unspayed cats.
A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat’s scent.
Tabbies got their name because their striped coats resemble the famous wavy patterns in the silk produced in the city of #Attabiyah, #Iraq.
A cat’s eyesight is both better and worse than humans.
It is better because cats can see in much dimmer light and they have a wider peripheral view.
It’s worse because they don’t see colour as well as humans do. Scientists believe grass appears red to cats.
Contrary to public belief, adult cats shouldn't be given milk as most are lactose intolerant. After a #kitten is weaned, the lactase enzyme, which is used to break down lactose, starts to disappear. Giving your cat milk can cause an upset stomach and other tummy troubles.
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A cat’s nose is as unique as a human fingerprint. One cat, Oz, even has a Map of #Australia on Her Nose!
Each cat’s nose print is unique, much like human fingerprints.
A cat fact you've probably noticed in your feline, your kitty has the ability to rotate their ears 180 degrees.
Male cats are more likely to be left-pawed, while female cats are more likely to be right-pawed.
Cats can also move their ears separately.
When cats don't cover their poop, it is seen as a sign of aggression, meaning they don't fear you.
In just 10 years one female cat could produce around 49,000 #kittens. Another reason to spay and neuter your pets and help support Trap-Neuter-Release programs.
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The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 50 cm (20 inches) long and can weigh as little as 1.2 kg (2.5 lbs).
Cats can make over 100 different sounds, while dogs can only make about 10. This is because cats have a much more sophisticated vocal anatomy than dogs, which allows them to make a wider range of sounds. Cats also use a variety of vocalizations to communicate with their owners and other cats, including meows, purrs, growls, and hisses.
In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 #kittens.
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Cats will actually go to extremes to avoid one another in order to prevent possible confrontation.
Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White holds the record for putting her hands together approximately 140,000 times to clap.