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25 Things You May Not Have Known About Cats

“The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.”--Hippolyte Taine

1. Stray cats are not a lost cause.

Because stray cats generally have less experience around human beings, they can come across this more skirmish and less friendly. This may lead some people to believe that stray cats will always be like this. In reality, this couldn’t be further from the truth; with time and effort, stray cats can become lifelong companions. 

2. Declawing a cat is inhumane.

Some people may want to declaw a cat due to not wanting their furniture to be scratched. For a cat, this gives the cat a disability that it wouldn’t otherwise have. Without their claws, a cat cannot defend itself and may develop arthritis.

3. Cats require work.

Cats are naturally aloof and independent creatures. Therefore, you may be surprised to find out that cats need consistent playtime day after day. While cats may not necessarily need the same amount of attention as dogs, they still need a considerable amount of care.

4. Cats are strictly carnivores.

Since a vegetarian diet has several nutritional and health benefits for human beings, many people may assume that vegetables would naturally benefit cats. In reality, feeding a cat a strictly vegetarian diet will deprive them of key nutrients they need to maintain a healthy life. 

5. They are highly intelligent.

Due to their more independent mannerisms, most people think that cats cannot learn or be trained in the same way that dogs can. Cats are able to learn how to walk on a leash and how to hold out their paw, as well as how to sit.

6. They use their meows to get what they want.

Cats utilize different tones and vocalizations in order to convey what they need to their humans. Generally speaking, the meow a cat uses to tell their human that they need to eat will be vastly different from the meow they use when they need to use the restroom and vice versa. 

7. They thrive on a schedule.

Cats need a schedule because they need a form of consistency in their lives. After a cat eats breakfast, they will want to play and hunt to satisfy their prey drive. After that, you’re likely to see your cat snoozing on the couch.

8. Cats demonstrate their love through subtle body language.

Cats are the exact opposite of dogs in terms of how they display their affection. Where a dog might excitedly jump on you and lick your face, your cat will like to spend quiet time with you. If they are comfortable with you and trust you, then they will slowly blink their eyes to let you know.

9. Older cats might be a better fit for your home than young kittens.

Everyone loves to see a cute, cuddly little kitten full of life. However, kittens require far more time and care than older cats to ensure that they develop a strong bond with you, know how to use the litter box, and where it is acceptable for them to scratch. Older cats are more likely to have a laid-back disposition and can provide you a source of comfort without the time that young kittens require.

10. They do not understand corporal punishment.

Never hit your cat or spray them with a spray bottle, because they don’t understand why you are doing it and they will most likely lose all trust and respect for you.

11. Not all cats are made equal.

Not all cats are aloof and prey-driven animals. While some cat breeds such as the American Shorthair are more indifferent, cat breeds such as the Birman and the Ragdoll require almost the same amount of attention as dogs do. 

12. Cats can have a wide range of preferences.

What is loved and cherished by one cat may be totally repulsive to another. One cat may be mesmerized by a laser toy, whereas another cat would be content to sit at the window and watch birds all day long. This also goes for things such as litter boxes and food.

13. Spaying or neutering your cats is essential to their overall quality of life.

Every time a female cat goes into heat, that increases their risk for ovarian cancer and other health problems. Spaying your cat will give your cat peace of mind and protect their health. Male cats that have not been neutered may display behaviors such as marking their territory and become agitated if they are inside and smell a female cat in heat outside; neutering a male cat will get rid of this problem.

14. Superstitions may prevent some cats from being adopted.

Black cats are the least likely cats to be adopted and taken home thanks to the superstition that they give people bad luck. 

15. They need higher ground.

Cats need higher ground for several reasons.They need higher ground if:

• You have more than one cat in your home.

Cats can avoid conflict by having several different areas for them to perch on.

• You want your cat to feel more confident.

Because cats are naturally predatory animals, having higher ground allows them to hunt for prey below them and feel confident in their surroundings.

• You want your cat to end up in less inconvenient spaces.
  
  

Since cats have a need to get up on higher ground, they may wind up in places that can present a potential danger to them; giving them spaces to jump up can deter them from any dangerous spots. 

16. Cats show trust in a unique way.

When your cat rolls over to expose his or her belly, that is a demonstration of their trust because their belly is an especially vulnerable part of their anatomy. However, if your cat starts to wag their tail, this is a sign that you should back off.

17. Cats are the most popular pet in the United States.

There are over 87 million felines in the US alone.

18. They spend the majority of their lives asleep.

It’s no wonder that the term “cat nap” was coined for taking a nap in the middle of the day. Cats spend over 50% of their lives sleeping, which equals to between 13 and 16 hours per day.

19. Cats share a surprisingly large amount of their family tree with tigers.

Both tigers and cats exhibit behaviors such as stalking prey, marking their territory, and pouncing on prey.

20. Cats have the ability to heal.

A cat’s purring has the same frequency that their muscles and bones use as they repair themselves. Their purring typically ranges between 25 and 150 Hertz.

21. They are mostly lactose intolerant.

While the media and Disney movies like to portray cats as enjoying milk from saucers in an alleyway, the reality is that most cats are actually lactose intolerant.

22. Cats that have an extra toe or two are referred to as polydactyl cats.

Ernest Hemingway owned several of these polydactyl cats in his home.

23. Cats are skilled hunters.

When cats are stalking their prey, they generally place their front paws where their back paws were, which prevents tracks being made in the ground and helps to reduce the noise they make.

24. They have incredible senses.

Can detect movement even in low lighting, and their sense of touch and their placement in their environment are impacted by their whiskers.

25. Cats have a great sense of smell.

They have over 200 million odor-detecting cells on the skin of their noses. Humans, by contrast, only have about 5 million odor-detecting cells in their nose.Did you know about all of these facts surrounding cats? Cats are unique companions that require you to gain their trust through understanding them and their cat behaviors. With this knowledge, you can adopt a kitten or older cat today and keep them well taken care of.