Friday, October 28, 2011

10 things you may not know about cats

1. The nose tells all.
Nose-to-nose greetings between strange cats don't happen, as it puts both in a vulnerable position. However, cats who know each other  but have been apart for a while feel safe enough to do this to confirm visual recognition and gain information about where he has been and what he has been doing.

2. Purring means...
Purring usually indicates contentment, however, a deep purr can also indicate pain or stress. If you know your cat well you will be able to tell the difference in his demeanor

3. Cats Prefer Baby Talk
Cats appear to retain their kitten vocal signals to communicate with their owners, but they use an adult repertoire of sound with other cats.

4. Cats and Lilies Don't Mix
The flower, the leaf and the bulb of ALL lilies are toxic to the cats kidneys.  Watch those inexpensive fresh floral bouquets, they almost all contain lilies.

5. Cat Naps
Cats like to nap rather than sleep but if relaxed enough to enter a deeper sleep, they produce the same brain wave patterns that we do when we dream.

6. Cats Don't  See Eye to Eye
Cats blink and narrow their eyes when they accidentally make eye contact. Eye contact can actually be quite threatening to any animal.   To make friends with an unfamiliar cat, blink and look away when you catch his eyes.

7.  Cats require Positive Reinforcement for Good Behavior
Cats cannot understand punishment as humans do, they must be praised and rewarded for desired behaviour instead.  Consistency is the key.

8. Cats Can Clean Their Teeth with Meat
Giving your cat a strip of raw meat everyday to chew on will help keep his gums and teeth in good condition. Suitable meats include poultry, rabbit, or beef that has been deboned.  This is how cats in the wild maintain healthy teeth and gums.

9.  Kittens learn litter habits from Mom
Kittens as early as 3-4 weeks of age develop litter substrate preferences depending on what is available in their environment, and also by watching to see what  their mother prefers to use.


10. Cats Purring Remains a Mystery
Scientist do not know exactly how the purring sound is made, although some believe that it originates in the cardiovascular system rather than the throat.

The idea for this list, and some of the information I did take from the Reader's Digest.com website -but I modified several of the items, and made some of the facts a little bit more accurate.  Enjoy!
Dr. Maureen Flatley
Fox Valley Cat Clinic


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