@petfacts

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

Hyenas aren't actually dogs. They are more closely related to cats.

The chlorine in fresh tap water irritates sensitive parts of the cat's nose. Let tap water sit for 24 hours before giving it to a cat.

The most popular male dog names are Max and Jake. The most popular female dog names are Maggie and Molly.

Cats can be right-pawed or left-pawed.

The cat's tail is used to maintain balance.

Cat's urine glows under a black light.

Female cats tend to be right pawed, while male cats are more often left pawed. Interestingly, while 90% of humans are right handed, the remaining 10% of lefties also tend to be male.

The French Bulldog is incapable of reproducing naturally.

An elderly woman was saved by her 12-pound Yorkshire Terrier, who fought off an 80- pound Akita, and survived with only 9 stitches.

Cats walk on their toes.

A cat can spend five or more hours a day grooming himself.

Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water.

During the Middle Ages, Great Danes and Mastiffs were sometimes suited with armor and spiked collars to enter a battle or to defend supply caravans.

When a domestic cat goes after mice, about 1 pounce in 3 results in a catch.