Amazing Cat Facts

Cats are amazing animals – full of beauty and grace. How much does the average cat-owner really know about his feline friend? Very little, I’d say. Here are some very interesting facts on cats that you will surely enjoy.

• Just like humans have fingerprints; cats have nose prints. The nose pad of each cat is unique
• Purring is not always a sign of contentment, cats also purr when they experience pain and discomfort.
• It is interesting to compare cat-age and human age. A 6-month old cat compares to a 10-year old human. 16 years in cat age are equivalent to 80 years in human life.
• America adores cats; Americans spend more on cat food than they do on baby food.
• Cats are amazingly successful hunters. One in three pounces of a domestic cat result in a catch.
• Cats cannot taste sweet foodstuffs and chocolate is poisonous to cats.
• A neutered cat lives two-three years longer than unoperated cats.
• White cats with blue eyes are invariably deaf.
• Cats have personality; and the way you bring up your kitten will determine its personality for the rest of its life.
• Here is an amazing one – cats are capable of a hundred different sounds. The dog’s vocal capacity is limited to only ten.
• Cats are amazing jumpers; they can jump up to seven times their height.

2 Responses to “Amazing Cat Facts”

1. admin says:

   September 21, 2009 at 3:59 pm

   pretty interesting article. keep on going!
2. Great article! « Berkley Animal Clinic says:

   January 25, 2010 at 2:09 pm

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