Cats - Fun Facts!!
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Cats beat dogs for the #1 spot as the most popular pet in the United States.
Cats have five toes on each front paw, but only four toes on each back paw
Most cats have no eyelashes.
Aspirin is poisonous to cats.
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.
If you sneeze whenever you're around cats, chances are it's not the cat hair that sets you off, but the saliva that remains on their fur.
Cats have AB blood groups just like people.
Cats lick people as a sign of affection
Cats can't taste sweets.
The average cat food meal is the equivalent to about five mice.
Ten human years translate to about 60 cat years. A one year old cat is similar in age to an 18 year old human.
Cats do not think that they are little people. They think that we are big cats. This influences their behavior in many ways.
In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death.
In the Middle Ages, during the Festival of Saint John, cats were burned alive in town squares. -
Really? I count count...meaning my cat was older than 108 years old?Originally posted by care bear:Ten human years translate to about 60 cat years. A one year old cat is similar in age to an 18 year old human. -
Cats got 9 lives
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I guess so....they can live up to over 20 years (human years) if they are well looked after!!Originally posted by LilO gIrL:Really? I count count...meaning my cat was older than 108 years old?
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izzit true cat urine glows in UV light?
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Nope does not glow under UV Light...but will glow unber Black light...as will dogs urine and Humane urine because of the phosphorescent in it..Originally posted by the Bear:izzit true cat urine glows in UV light? -
thought UV light was blacklight?
think wavelength of 400 to 300nm or something like that? -
stupid people!
~ meow ~ meow ~Originally posted by care bear:In the Middle Ages, during the Festival of Saint John, cats were burned alive in town squares.
meow ~ meow meow ~ meow ~ meow ~ meow ~ -
I thot so too...so confusing...midnight already a bit brain dead... have to go and search for answer...this is what I found...hope it helps....Originally posted by the Bear:thought UV light was blacklight?
think wavelength of 400 to 300nm or something like that?
"Simply put, "black light" is a form of light that you can't see, but causes interesting effects in other objects. "Fluorescent" objects glow as long as they are illuminated with black light. "Phosphorescent" objects glow for a while after having been exposed to black light. They continue to glow even after the black light is removed, and are often called "glow in the dark" or "GITD".
"Ultraviolet light" generally refers to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the range of 10 to 400 nanometers. This is subdivided into:
UV-A = 315 to 400 nm.345 to 400 nm = used for "Black light" effects.
315 to 345 nm = are used for suntanning (some sun lamps also generate UV-B)
UV-B = 280 to 315 nanometers. Hazardous! Largely responsible for sunburn.
UV-C = 200 to 280 nm. Dangerous! Used to kill germs.
Vacuum Ultraviolet - 10 to 200 nm " -
[quote]Originally posted by MeoW_MeoW:
[b]stupid people!
Har nor Har nor!! at least the egyptians know what to do!!
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Originally posted by care bear:Cats beat dogs for the #1 spot as the most popular pet in the United States.
Hear Hear!
Aspirin is poisonous to cats.
Hope they don't live in a state of pepetual headaches
In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death.
We should implement this in Singapore. It would be a fitting punishment for them cat abusers~ -
Agreed - two nights ago I saw a kid harrassing a cat and I told him off right in front of his parents.Originally posted by _Aaron_:In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death.
We should implement this in Singapore. It would be a fitting punishment for them cat abusers~
Next fact:
In Egypt, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this.
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Cat abusers should be abused the way they abused the cats.Whats makes them abuse the cats?
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God knows why people abuse....you like cats? have any of your own?Originally posted by Patrik:Cat abusers should be abused the way they abused the cats.Whats makes them abuse the cats? -
Some myths and facts abt cats....
Myth: Cats always land on their feet.
Fact: While cats instinctively fall feet first and may survive falls from high places, they also may receive broken bones in the process. Some kind of screening on balconies and windows can help protect pets from disastrous falls.
Myth: Cats should drink milk everyday.
Fact: Most cats like milk, but do not need it if properly nourished. Also, many will get diarrhea if they drink too much milk. If it is given at all, the amount should be small and infrequent.
Myth: Cats that are spayed or neutered automatically gain weight.
Fact: Like people, cats gain weight from eating too much, not exercising enough or both. In many cases, spaying or neutering is done at an age when the animal's metabolism already has slowed, and its need for food has decreased. If the cat continues to eat the same amount, it may gain weight. Cat owners can help their cats stay fit by providing exercise and not over-feeding.
Myth: Cats cannot get rabies.
Fact: Actually, most warm-blooded mammals, including cats, bats, skunks and ferrets, can carry rabies. Like dogs, cats should be vaccinated regularly according to local laws.
Myth: Indoor cats cannot get diseases.
Fact: Cats still are exposed to organisms that are carried through the air or brought in on a cat owner's shoes or clothing. Even the most housebound cat ventures outdoors at some time and can be exposed to diseases and worms through contact with other animals feces.
Myth: Tapeworms come from bad food.
Fact: Pets become infected with tape worms from swallowing fleas, which carry the parasite. Also, cats can get tapeworms from eating infected mice or other exposed animals.
Myth: Putting garlic on a pet's food will get rid of worms.
Fact: Garlic may make the animal's food taste better but has no effect on worms. The most effective way to treat worms is by medication prescribed by a veterinarian.
Myth: Pregnant women should not own cats.
Fact: Some cats can be infected with a disease called toxoplasmosis, which occasionally can be spread to humans through cat litter boxes and cause serious problems in unborn babies. However, these problems can be controlled, if the expectant mother avoids contact with the litter box and assigns daily cleaning to a friend or other family member.
Myth: A cat's sense of balance is in its whiskers.
Fact: Cats use their whiskers as "feelers" but not to maintain their balance.
Myth: Animals heal themselves by licking their wounds.
Fact: Such licking actually can slow the healing process and further damage the wound. -
Originally posted by KittynMeow:Some myths and facts abt cats....
Myth: Cats always land on their feet.
Fact: While cats instinctively fall feet first and may survive falls from high places, they also may receive broken bones in the process. Some kind of screening on balconies and windows can help protect pets from disastrous falls.
Ah-hah! One of cats' greatest mysteries solved~
Myth: Cats should drink milk everyday.
Fact: Most cats like milk, but do not need it if properly nourished. Also, many will get diarrhea if they drink too much milk. If it is given at all, the amount should be small and infrequent.
Hmm. This comes from watching too much shows, reading too much books. I thought cats must have milk or something. oh well.
Myth: Cats that are spayed or neutered automatically gain weight.
Fact: Like people, cats gain weight from eating too much, not exercising enough or both. In many cases, spaying or neutering is done at an age when the animal's metabolism already has slowed, and its need for food has decreased. If the cat continues to eat the same amount, it may gain weight. Cat owners can help their cats stay fit by providing exercise and not over-feeding.
But what if the owner also lazy?
Myth: Cats cannot get rabies.
Fact: Actually, most warm-blooded mammals, including cats, bats, skunks and ferrets, can carry rabies. Like dogs, cats should be vaccinated regularly according to local laws.
I knew it. If Cats can get SARS, why not rabies?
Myth: Tapeworms come from bad food.
Fact: Pets become infected with tape worms from swallowing fleas, which carry the parasite. Also, cats can get tapeworms from eating infected mice or other exposed animals.
Interesting...
Myth: Putting garlic on a pet's food will get rid of worms.
Fact: Garlic may make the animal's food taste better but has no effect on worms. The most effective way to treat worms is by medication prescribed by a veterinarian.
No easy way out huh...
Myth: A cat's sense of balance is in its whiskers.
Fact: Cats use their whiskers as "feelers" but not to maintain their balance.
This one i know~ My mom told me when she was young, she snipped off a cat's whiskers, then the cat totally lost her way, keep banging into stuff. Quite funny~ Luckily she owns the cat, so not so bad~
Myth: Animals heal themselves by licking their wounds.
Fact: Such licking actually can slow the healing process and further damage the wound.
Huh??? No meh? Then they lick themselves to cause more damage?
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More fun facts....
Ailurophilia is the "love of cats."
The nose pad of a cat is ridged in a pattern that is unique, just like the fingerprint of a human.
A cat's heart beats twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats per minute.
If your cat is near you, and her tail is quivering, this is the greatest expression of love your cat can give you. If her tail starts thrashing, her mood has changed --- Time to distance yourself from her.
Cats wag their tails when it is in a stage of conflict. The cat wants to do two things at once, but each impulse blocks the other. For example: If your cat is in the doorway wanting to go outside, and you open the door to find it raining, the cat's tail will wag because of internal conflict. The cat wants to go outside, but doesn't want to go into the rain. Once the cat makes a decision and either returns to the house or leaves into the rain, the tail will immediately stop wagging.
Don't pick a kitten or a cat up by the scruff of its neck; only mother cats can do this safely, and only with their kittens.
Cats knead with their paws when they're happy.
Your cat loves you and can "read" your moods. If you're sad or under stress, you may also notice a difference in your cat's behavior.
The domestic cat is the only cat species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. All wild cats hold their tails horizontally or tucked between their legs while walking.
Cats have 290 bones in their bodies, and 517 muscles.
A cat has five more vertebrae in her spinal column than her human does.
Sir Isaac Newton, discoverer of the principles of gravity, also invented the cat door.
A cat will amost never "meow" at another cat. This sound is reserved for humans.
Know how old your cat really is. If your cat is 3, your cat is 21 in human years. If your cat is 8, your cat is 40 in human years. If your cat is 14, your cat is 70 in human years.
The average age for an indoor cat is 15 years, while the average age for an outdoor cat is only 3 to 5 years. (KM - so keep the cats you love at home to give them a long life!!!)
People who own pets live longer, have less stress, and have fewer heart attacks.
A cat will kill it's prey based on movement, but may not necessarily recognize that prey as food. Realizing that prey is food is a learned behavior.
"Sociable" cats will follow you from room to room to monitor your activities throughout the day.
The more cats are spoken to, the more they will speak to you.
Cats can see in color! Cats are partially color blind. They have the equivalency of human red/green color blindness. (Reds appear green and greens appear red; or shades thereof.)
Cats need 1/6th the amount of light that humans do to see. Their night vision is amazing!
Cats are the sleepiest of all mammals. They spend 16 hours of each day sleeping. With that in mind, a seven year old cat has only been awake for two years of its life! -
Yes.. that's why i say i'm a cat. I can read moods de~Originally posted by KittynMeow:Your cat loves you and can "read" your moods. If you're sad or under stress, you may also notice a difference in your cat's behavior. -
Tips for Naming a Cat
For everyday use, choose a short and simple name for your cat, preferably no longer than two syllables. This could be the short version of a longer, more complex name, but make sure you are comfortable with the shorter version as well, because you will probably use it more frequently.
If you have other pets, make sure the name has a distinct sound. Because we usually assign meanings to names, it is easier for us to distinguish between names that sound similar. Dogs and cats, however, need different sound patterns to differentiate between words. You don't want to call Fluffy the cat and have Toughy the Poodle running to get at that bowl of cat food.
Remember that the tiny kitten may grow up to be quite a large cat. You may like the idea that your future giant red tabby will be called Tiny, and that's just fine (fortunately, cats don't make a fuss about their name). However, if you're looking for a name that will describe your feline for years to come, keep in mind that kittens grow and their looks and personality may change.
If you name your kitty after a loved cat that you used to have as a child, don't expect her to become the same cat. Each cat is different and even if she looks just like your dear old Miss Kitty and has the same name, she will probably turn out to be quite different.
Be creative! Naming a cat is nothing like naming a child. You won't cause him any psychological difficulties if you call him Twinkle Toes, and you don't have to make sure his name has the right initials or that it is compatible with your family name. And don't worry; the other cats won't make fun of him because of his name.