@catfacts

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Cats' hearing stops at 65 khz (kilohertz); humans' hearing stops at 20 khz.

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A cat’s eyesight is both better and worse than humans. It is better because cats can see in much dimmer light and they have a wider peripheral view. It’s worse because they don’t see color as well as humans do. Scientists believe grass appears red to cats.

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Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated.

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The cat who holds the record for the longest non-fatal fall is Andy. He fell from the 16th floor of an apartment building (about 200 ft/.06 km) and survived.

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A 2007 Gallup poll revealed that both men and women were equally likely to own a cat.

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Ginger tabby cats can have freckles around their mouths and on their eyelids!

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Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10.

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Cats have 3 eyelids.

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A cat will tremble or shiver when it is in extreme pain.

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The tiniest cat on record is Mr. Pebbles, a 2-year-old cat that weighed 3 lbs (1.3 k) and was 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) high.

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Some common houseplants poisonous to cats include: English Ivy, iris, mistletoe, philodendron, and yew.

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In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food.

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The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian cat, followed by the Main Coon cat and the Siamese cat.

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Foods that should not be given to cats include onions, garlic, green tomatoes, raw potatoes, chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Though milk is not toxic, it can cause an upset stomach and gas. Tylenol and aspirin are extremely toxic to cats, as are many common houseplants. Feeding cats dog food or canned tuna that’s for human consumption can cause malnutrition.

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The tiniest cat on record is Mr. Pebbles, a 2-year-old cat that weighed 3 lbs (1.3 k) and was 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) high.

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