Wednesday, January 12, 2005

18 Kitty Facts

CAT 101 Intro Kitty
1.It has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses.

2.Stroking a cat can help to relieve stress, and the feel of a purring cat on your lap conveys a strong sense of security and comfort.

3. A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones.

4. A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs.

5.Cats see six times better in the dark and at night than humans.

6.A healthy cat has a temperature between 38 and 39 degrees Celsius.

10.Cats have the largest eyes of any mammal.

11.Ailurophile is the word cat lovers are officially called.

12.Milk can give some cats diarrhea.

13.The average lifespan of an outdoor-only cat is about 3 to 5 years while an indoor-only cat can live 16 years or much longer.

14.On average, a cat will sleep for 16 hours a day.

15.A domestic cat can run at speeds of 30 mph.

16.Blue-eyed, white cats are often prone to deafness.

17.The cat's front paw has 5 toes and the back paws have 4. Cats born with 6 or 7 front toes and extra back toes are called polydactl.

18.All cats need taurine in their diet to avoid blindness. Cats must also have fat in their diet as they are unable to produce it on their own.

I miss my kitties ( 小白, 阿七, Cream cream 公主)
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