Sunday, September 2, 2012

Interesting Facts About Cats You Probably Didn't Know

Interesting Facts About Cat Claws

It's impossible for a cat to climb down a tree head first because their claws are curved only one way. To get down, they must back down (or get a nice fireman to rescue them.)

All cats have claws; all cats, with the exception of the cheetah, sheath their claws when at rest. A cat's back claws are not as sharp as their front claws, because the back ones do not retract, and therefore become worn.

Marking their Territory

You probably feel pretty special when fluffy rubs up against your legs; she's not only showing affection, she's marking you as her territory. Do you ever wonder why as soon as you change the litter box, your cat goes in to use it? You guessed it - she's marking her territory. No matter how many times you change the litter box, your cat will go in right after to make it hers. This means you'll be buying a lot of cat litter!

Why Do Cats Purr?

To this day, experts are unsure of why cats purr. Most believe that the purring is caused by vibrating vocal chords deep in the throat. In order to purr, one of the larynx muscles open and closes the air passage as much as 25 times a second. Cats mostly purr when they are happy and content, but they can also purr when they are nervous.

How they Spend Their Day

Cats spend about 18 hours a day sleeping. When kittens sleep, a growth hormone is released.Another third of their day is spent cleaning and grooming themselves. That doesn't leave much time for play, but they do manage to get some free time in!

The Richest Cat in the World

The richest cat is named Blackie, who was left 15 million pounds by his owner, Ben Rea. This just shows how much Ben loved his pet, with that amount of money this cat is definitely spoiled for choice when it comes to cat food.

How to Tell if a Cat Feels Content

When a cat is on her back, paws in the air, you know she feels safe and content (although this is not an invitation to give her a belly rub!) They will usually curl up in one of their favorite spots in the house to fall asleep; don't be surprised if one of their favorite spots is your bed.

Cats love to be pampered, but they also enjoy their time alone. They will let you know when they want attention. In the meantime, they'll be expecting the best toys and treats that money can buy - so be on the lookout for money savers like Tidy Cats coupons.

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