Do you think you know everything there
is to know about your pet cat? Here are a few surprising cat facts that may
surprise you.
Unscented
Litter
Rather than scents that pet owners love,
preference tests indicate that your cat will prefer clumping litter with no
scent. Make sure you keep your cat’s litter clean in a cat friendly, quiet
location if you want your kitty to keep going to ‘the bathroom.’
The
Tail’s Tale
How do you tell the mood of your cat? A
cat’s tail tells the tale. Erratic twitching, low tails indicate your pet cat
is on the prowl. Unhappy tail tip twitches indicate stop petting your cat’s
tail immediately. Languid tail movements in an upright, tall tail indicate for
you to continue with the petting.
No
Eye Contact Please
Are you serious about getting your cat
to love you? When eye contact is something you avoid, a cat will more likely
come to you. The fact is that with strangers, cats don’t like eye contact and
they will prefer going to the person who is not facing them. This answers the
mystery of why a cat will always go to the only person in the room that does
not like them.
Kibble
Versus Canned
It is recommended by veterinarians that
over kibble, cats should be fed canned food. Compared to dry food, there is a
higher percentage of fat and protein in canned food. Plus, cat food that is
canned has a higher content of water than kibble. Plus, cats with dental
problems, elderly cats or finicky cats tend to find canned food more palatable. Talk to your vet about this. For your cat,
you might find that better health begins by feeding good canned food in
measured amounts than an all-day buffet of kitty kibble.
Running
Water
You might be surprised to find out how
much cats love running water. As a matter of fact, when it comes to the health
of your cat, one of the best investments you can make is a pet fountain for
drinking. Cats find it appealing to be near running, cool water. For cats, this
behaviour is natural since compared to a stagnant pool, water from streams are
less likely to go through contamination. There is a tendency for cats to be
dehydrated chronically. To get cats drinking more water, fountains for felines
are proven to work. With proper hydration, many health problems that felines normally
go through can be alleviated. Plus, it is more efficient and convenient than
leaving dripping faucets on as you try enticing your pet cat to drink more
water.
Mark
Perry is a dedicated veterinarian for Canada Vet
with over 20 years experience. A farm boy born and breed, Dr Perry loves all
animals but he has a special place in his heart for working animals,
particularly working dogs and horses.
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