Five Feline Facts You Might Not Know
We’re always amazed at how knowledgeable our clients are. During a cat’s routine wellness exam, we often find ourselves utterly immersed in soaking up all there is to know about the feline in question, and you know what? Their owners typically deliver so much fascinating detail, we know we’ve just been schooled in the most productive way. After all, the entire point is to ensure Fluffy’s lifetime health, a concept made easier when communication is open and flowing.
This leads us to wonder: are there really five feline facts out there that our devoted clients might not know? Let’s find out!
Mental States
One of the most striking feline features is their sharp, clever intelligence. Even though the mental state of some cats begins to decline around the age of 8, cats have a complex cerebral cortex that allows them to process information faster than a supercomputer! There’s a lot of smart dogs out there, but none of them have as many neurons as a cat.
Using That Brain Power
Research proves that cats have the ability to parcel out specific time slots for certain territories. This allows them to rotate time and space while safely vying for territory dominance. In other words, cats don’t necessarily want to fight for the same perch every night, so they’ll arrange their schedules to accommodate everyone.
Physical Prowess
You’ve heard that “cats always land on their feet,” right? They do love heights and enjoy climbing, and when they lose their grip, they have the power to “right” themselves and adjust their bodies to be able to land feet first. It takes time for a cat to do this, however, and their odds of surviving a fall from a higher perch are better than from lower heights.
Feline Facts Worth Mentioning
If we’ve managed to surprise you so far with our offbeat feline facts, please consider the following:
- Cats sweat through their paw pads and deposit a powerful scent to mark their territory.
- They can actually drink salt water and not become dangerously dehydrated (although we do not recommend it).
- Not all cats are susceptible to the charms of catnip. An inherited trait, some cats simply don’t feel anything when sniffing the plant.
- Cats purr when happy, yes. But they also purr to soothe themselves during stressful times. The sound frequency of most purrs promotes the healing of broken bones and muscle stimulation.
- Cats do not have the ability to taste sweetness.
Never Cease to Amaze
Cats are brilliant animals that truly never cease to amaze us. Of course, we could go on and on with more feline facts, but it’s far more important to go find a cat and tell them how awesome they are. We’re pretty sure they’ll return the compliments…or will they? Who knows, they always keep us guessing!