Time for some more cat facts! Haven’t done some in a while! It’s legally not allowed (in Holland — not sure about other countries) to take kittens away from their mother when they are younger than 7 weeks. Cats that are able to stay with their mother, may drink from her until they are 6 … Continue reading »
I admit, I wasn’t sure if I had to post this or not, because I found a lot of contradicting answers. I’m not so sure how it is in the rest of the world. But here in Holland, two from the three vets do not give pain killing medication for the cats after spaying or … Continue reading »
I’m pretty sure I have posted these before in the beginning of when I started this blog. But hey, nothing wrong with a bit of repeating, right? The cat has 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650). Cats dislike citrus scent. Female felines are “superfecund,” which means that the kittens in her litter can have a … Continue reading »
Time for some more cat facts! A good way to start the weekend? Humans Can Make Cats Sick It’s not very common but it can happen. The H1N1 wine flu has hit cats and dogs who got it from their owners. Most often it was mild, but sadly some of them have died. Some vets … Continue reading »
There is a myth going on that spring cats are better than autumn cats, and autumn cats are supposed to be more aggressive. Is this true? Of course not! Spring vs Autumn An autumn cat is not less potty trained, not a more bad behavior or anything like that. The reason that autumn cats tend … Continue reading »
Some people think that red cats are always male. But that’s not true! Many cat lovers found out by their first visit to the vet, that their cool red male cat is a cool red female cat. It is true that a red cat is almost always a male cat, but red female cats aren’t … Continue reading »
It’s time for some more cat facts! Cat’s whiskers are so sensitive, that it might cause discomfort when you mess with them. Cats can’t break down paracetamol. A cat’s stomach is empty in 3 hours. On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping. That means a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three … Continue reading »
I was so stupid not to schedule posts for the week and I’m really tired. So here are just some simple facts. I promise not to let you guys down again, haha! The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar”. A cat can’t climb head first down a tree because every claw on … Continue reading »
Re-posting a few cat facts that I posted when I started this blog! In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death. In multi-cat households, cats of the opposite sex usually get along better. The domestic cat is the only species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. The ancient Egyptians … Continue reading »
Euthanasia due to homelessness is by far the number one cause of death in cats. Feral kitten mortality rates are about 75% An estimated 80% of kittens that come into shelters are born to feral or stray cats. Cats know what mood you’re in. Cats are sensitive to your moods, but that doesn’t necessarily mean … Continue reading »
