Cats
Cat Facts
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How Many Lives Do Cats Have? 7? 6? 9? Mystery Solved!
How Many Lives Do Cats Have? While it may sound like a ridiculous question to ask, many people may legitimately wonder how many lives a cat has thanks to the well-known saying that cats have nine lives. Then again, some other cultures claim that cats have six or seven lives, which further places the issue…
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8 Must-Know Warning Signs When Introducing Cats
What are the warning signs when introducing cats? Since cats are territorial by nature, you may run into some problems when bringing home a new kitty. However, there are warning signs that you can look out for when introducing your cat to a new cat that’s just been brought into your home. It’s perfectly normal…
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Do Female Cats Spray When in Heat? The Revealing Truth!
Do Female Cats Spray When in Heat? If your female cat has begun spraying, it’s easy to assume that she must be in heat. But do female felines even spray when they’re in heat? Like many cat behaviors, spraying is yet another mystery to cat owners. It’s common for cat owners to want to know…
Cat Care
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Where Do Outside Cats Sleep? Mystery Unlocked!
Where Do Outside Cats Sleep? “Outside cat” is really a catchall term. Some cats are abandoned, cats can simply become lost, and some cats are born outside and have never lived indoors or been socialized. This does make a difference when a cat chooses where to sleep. A cat born outside that has never lived…
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Where Killer Whales Eyes Are Located — Ooh, There They Are!
Killer whales (Orsinus orca), also called orcas, seem at first to have very large, pure white eyes. This is just an illusion. These white splotches on either side of the head, called eye patches or eyespots, are just normal coloration. The whale’s real eyes are found in the lower-left corner of the eye patches and…
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Why are Cats’ Noses Wet? 5 Shocking Reasons!
The early morning wake-up call from your pet would not have been complete without the smack of a cold, wet nose. It’s probably not the first thing you’re thinking about when you wake up, but why do cats have wet noses? Cats can smell much better than us humans but not as good as dogs…
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Why Do Cats Headbutt? 3 Stunning Reasons!
Cat headbutting, sometimes referred to as ‘bunting,’ is when your cat firmly bangs its head against you. Typically, a cat will press its head against a part of you (bunting) or rub its cheeks on you (scenting). It’s not just humans that cats bunt. They also bunt inanimate objects such as furniture, flower pots, and…
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How Long Can Cats Go Without Water? Days or Weeks?
I usually place my cat in the cattery for the weekends when I have to leave town. This past long weekend, I didn’t notice that the neighbor’s cat had snuck in to visit my cat and I accidentally locked him inside my house. Finding the obviously upset and thirsty cat upon my return, I worried…
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Why Do Cats Roll in the Dirt? 7 Surprising Reasons
What makes cats roll on the ground? We tend to worry about our little furballs, thinking that they do themselves a power of no-good by getting their silky coats grimy and filthy. But it seems it never crosses our minds that perhaps cats aren’t as dumb as two heavy dumbbells, and maybe they do have…