@catfacts

I post daily kool kat facts at 6:00 AM Mountain Standard Time.
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Unlike humans, cats are usually lefties. Studies indicate that their left paw is typically their dominant paw.

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Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime.

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Cats respond most readily to names that end in an \ee\" sound."""

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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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Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs!

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It has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses.

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Cats can predict earthquakes. We humans are not 100% sure how they do it. There are several different theories.

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A cat cannot see directly under its nose.

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The name "jaguar" comes from a Native American word meaning "he who kills with one leap".

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At 4 weeks, it is important to play with kittens so that they do not develope a fear of people.

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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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A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195.

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Cats, especially older cats, do get cancer. Many times this disease can be treated successfully.

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When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down.

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The first cat show was organized in 1871 in London. Cat shows later became a worldwide craze.

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