From “The Encyclopedia Britannica”. Cats are part of the family Felidea. The cat family spilt from other mammals at least 40 million years ago so they are one of the oldest mammals. All cats, domestic and wild, share common traits that are unique to cats. They are carnivores. They need at least 30% protein in their diets and cannot live on veggies and grains.
Cats have strong jaws, jagged teeth and claws that retract when not in use. Cats can hear much better than you and I. Their eyes are made for hunting in the dark.
Don’t be alarmed when your cats bring you gifts of birds, mice or other wild critters. This is a natural part of their gift ritual, and they do it to please you.
Cats purr when they are content or when they are stressed.
Did you know cats purr when they are happy? How about that they purr when they are stressed or injured?
Cats have true fur, in that they have both an undercoat and an outer coat.
Contrary to popular belief, the cat is a social animal. A pet cat will respond and answer to speech , and seems to enjoy human companionship.
If left to her own devices, a female cat may have three to seven kittens every four months. This is why population control using neutering and spaying is so important.
Kittens are born with both eyes and ears closed. When the eyes open, they are always blue at first. They change color over a period of months to the final eye color.
When well treated, a cat can live twenty or more years.
Cats live 14 to 20 years, some 30.
Cats beat dogs for the #1 spot as the most popular pet in the United States.
Dogs and cats are color-blind.
Did you know that people who are allergic to cats are not allergic to the fur? In fact, they are allergic to their saliva!
Did you know that most human medications are poisonous to cats, especially aspirin.
Cat saliva has an enzyme that keeps their fur clean.
Did you know that cat’s saliva is specially made to clean their fur?
If a cat is not socialized in the first two months of life, it will rarely make a good pet.
Cat condos are great exercise for your feline. A cat towers is also great for the cat to rest on. Your cat deserves one right now.
