Amazing facts about cats

Amazing facts about cats

Amazing facts about cats

 

When a cat rubs against someone it is not only showing its affection, it is also marking them as a part of its territory with scent glands around its face.

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Cats can make about 100 different sounds .  

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A cat's brain is more similar to a human brain than a dog's brain 

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Some cats have survived falls of over 65 feet (20 meters), because cats are able to land on their feet .

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Cats hate water because it dose not allow their fur to insulate well when it is wet . 

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A cat usually has about 12 whiskers on each side of its face.

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A cat almost never meows at another cat, mostly just humans. Cats typically will spit, purr, and hiss at other cats.

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 One reason that cats sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.

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Cats don’t have sweat glands over their bodies, they sweat only through their paws

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 Foods that should not be given to cats include : onions, garlic, green tomatoes, raw potatoes, chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Though milk is not toxic, it can cause an upset stomach and gas. Tylenol and aspirin are extremely toxic to cats, as are many common houseplants. Feeding cats dog food or canned tuna that’s for human consumption can cause malnutrition.

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