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18 Crazy Cat Facts That Will Amaze You - Mind-Blowing Facts About Cats

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18 Crazy Cat Facts That Will Amaze You - Mind-Blowing Facts About Cats

Did you know cats have many crazy facts? Did you know they lower their too when they're scared? I'm going to tell 18 Crazy Cat Facts that you actually don't know yet. Here are 18 crazy facts about cats you did not know yet. 


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Crazy Cat Facts Number 1

Cats use their tail as a communication device for all sorts of messages. When a cat shows a question mark shaped until it asks who wants to play, umm, okay, I'll take you up on that offer, but please keep the claws.


Crazy Cat Facts Number 2

Speaking of claws, cat's claws all curve downward. This is so that they can hold onto their prey. It also comes in handy for climbing, but the downward curves make it so they can't climb down trees headfirst. Instead, they have to back down the trunk like a bear, which looks silly. 


Crazy Cat Facts Number 3

While some are ambidextrous, most cats are either left or right. Just like most humans are actually either left or right-handed. Male cats usually have a dominant left paw, while females prefer to use their right paw. What's more interesting, though, is that female kittens are left at birth but switch to being the right part when they become adults. Crazy, isn't it?


Crazy Cat Facts Number 4

Cats have an extra organ known as the Jacobson's organ, which allows them to taste scent. So next time your cat is staring at you with its mouth open, you know it's actually sniffing out food mates and enemies or identifying its territory. 


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Cats have an extra organ known as the Jacobson's organ, which allows them to taste scent. So next time your cat is staring at you with its mouth open, you know it's actually sniffing out food mates and enemies or identifying its territory. 


Crazy Cat Facts


Crazy Cat Facts Number 5

Cats can't taste sweetness. Scientists have long suspected cats are sweet blind because they only eat meat. Being strict carnivores, this theory has now been proven. Cats select the taste receptor for sweetness. Lions, tigers, and British long hairs lack the ability to taste sweetness, which is a good thing. Scientists say they're lucky. Cats have really bad teeth, as it is. 


Crazy Cat Facts Number 6

If your feline friend refuses to eat the new brand of cat foods you just bought, it doesn't necessarily mean it's not hungry. Cats have particular feeding preferences. And the way it is presented, they will even refuse a plate of unpalatable food to the point of starvation. Talk about being a picky eater, huh? 


Crazy Cat Facts Number 7

Humans and cats are not as different as you might think. We have 90.2% of our DNA in common with cats. So even though we might look different from the outside, genetically speaking, we're not so different at all saying you feel like a cat does make a lot more sense.


Crazy Cat Facts Number 8

As you might know, all humans have unique fingerprints. If you would take a closer look at a cat's nose, you will see that a cat has a unique nose print. Their nose print is made up of a very detailed pattern of tiny bumps and ridges. So next time you see your cat dragging in a dead mouse, Make sure to wipe all the nose prints from the crime scene. 


Crazy Cat Facts Number 9

Does your cat love milk? Well, surprisingly, most cats are low intolerance. Only about 10% of the domestic cat population can tolerate milk products without getting diarrhea. Or other digestive issues. But the good news is that there is a product called lactate, which you can easily give to your feline friend.


It will break down the lactose and the milk, and eventually, they will be able to enjoy it without ill effects. 


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Crazy Cat Facts Number 10

In the dark, cats can see more clearly than humans. A human with a fully dilated pupil can only see approximately 11 shades of gray during the night. While a cat with a fully dilated pupil can see between 50 and 70 shades of gray, so when your cat starts scratching the door. Don't be too surprised; they may just be trying to tell you that there is a new mouse in the house. 


Crazy Cat Facts Number 11

Cats, like any other living creature, can be anxious and scared that the side of predators like dogs or strange humans in their neighborhood. If your cat is showing these signs, keep them inside during the. And let them out in the evening when it is calmer outside. 


Crazy Cat Facts Number 12

Cats have a strong prey drive and will go after anything that moves, even if it's just a piece of paper. Well, mainly if it's a piece of paper, it seems. So if you have a cat that likes to pick up the newspapers and throw them around, make sure they have plenty to entertain themselves with while you prepare for the day.


Crazy Cat Facts Number 13

Cats are surprisingly good at jumping and can reach heights of up to three feet off the ground. Even though some breeds of cats, such as the main coon are genetically predisposed to being good jumpers, many other breeds, like the Scottish fold, can jump just as high if not higher, at times. 


Although this is not a problem for most indoor cats, it's a good idea to have a shallow ledger, too, for them to jump on if you feel like they're not getting enough exercise. 


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