Unlike humans, cats are usually lefties. Studies indicate that their left paw is typically their dominant paw.
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In multi-cat households, cats of the opposite sex usually get along better.
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All cats have three sets of long hairs that are sensitive to pressure - whiskers, eyebrows,and the hairs between their paw pads.
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The normal body temperature of a cat is between 100.5 ° and 102.5 °F. A cat is sick if its temperature goes below 100 ° or above 103 °F.
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It may take as long as 2 weeks for a kitten to be able to hear well. Their eyes usually open between 7 and 10 days, but sometimes it happens in as little as 2 days.
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A cat sees about 6 times better than a human at night, and needs 1/6 the amount of of light that a human does - it has a layer of extra reflecting cells which absorb light.
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When a domestic cat goes after mice, about 1 pounce in 3 results in a catch.
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Jaguars are the only big cats that don't roar.
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The Pilgrims were the first to introduce cats to North America.
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On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping. That means a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three years of its life.
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The cat's footpads absorb the shocks of the landing when the cat jumps.
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Sir Isaac Newton is credited with creating the concept for the pet door that many cats use today to travel outdoors.
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According to a Gallup poll, most American pet owners obtain their cats by adopting strays.
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Milk can give some cats diarrhea.
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There is a species of cat smaller than the average housecat. It is native to Africa and it is the Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes). Its top weight is 5.5 pounds.
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