Think you know everything there is to know about cats? These cat facts may change your mind.
Fact 1
The strength of a (domestic) cat's sense of smell is 14 times that of a human's.
Fact 2
Vocally, cats can make more than 100 different sounds. Dogs can make about 10.
Fact 3
Cats purr at a frequency of about 26 cycles per second, which is the same frequency as an idling diesel engine.
Fact 4
Big cats can roar, but lack the ability to continuously purr. Small cats can purr, but can not roar.
Fact 5
Because cats were originally from the desert, they buried their droppings in the sand to hide their tracks from predators.
Fact 6
A cat's hearing capability is five times greater than that
of a human. However, at about 5 years of age, this capa-
bility lessens somewhat. A cat can rotate its ears 180
degrees and can locate the source of a sound ten times
faster than the most capable watchdog.
Fact 7
A cat can not see directly under its nose. This is why it
sometimes can not quickly find treats thrown on the floor.
If you bring your cat to a rabies-free country, you may be required to place your pet into special quarantined premises for many months. The cost can be high as approved quarantined facilities are expensive. It can also take an emotional toll on both you and your kitty. Before embarking on any international travel, contact the embassy of the country to which you are traveling.
