@catfacts

I post daily kool kat facts at 6:00 AM Mountain Standard Time.
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In 1987, cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America (about 50 million cats resided in 24 million homes in 1986). About 37% of American homes today have at least one cat.

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The way you treat kittens in the early stages of it's life will render it's personality traits later in life.

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A female cat is called a queen or a molly.

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Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water.

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Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system.

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Cats that live together sometimes rub each others heads to show that they have no intention of fighting. Young cats do this more often, especially when they are excited.

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People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva or to cat dander. If the resident cat is bathed regularly the allergic people tolerate it better.

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There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with approximately 40 recognized breeds.

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A steady diet of dog food may cause blindness in your cat - it lacks taurine.

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If your cat snores, or rolls over on his back to expose his belly, it means he trusts you.

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A cat's normal temperature varies around 101 degrees Fahrenheit.

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A cat's normal temperature varies around 101 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination.

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The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. It can run at speeds of up to 70 miles an hour (113 kilometers an hour).

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Unlike dogs, cats do not have a sweet tooth. Scientists believe this is due to a mutation in a key taste receptor.

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