Furry Feline Facts

Furry Feline Facts

Cats are interesting animals. They have been around for a long time, there is no exact date as to when they became domesticated. These little fur balls are a very popular pet to own, next to dogs. They are affectionate, playful, low maintenance and add health benefits to your life. You can view thousands of cat videos and memes, and you’ll have to admit they are just too funny to watch. If you've seen the videos with the cats getting spooked by a cucumber, you’ll get it.

So You Know

Cats have an exciting history and fun facts that many people may not know. Here is an informative list that will help you get to know more about your furry feline friend.

• Cats can spend 15-20 hours a day sleeping. So that leaves them a good 4-8 hours to knock stuff off your table. 
• When a cat needs to climb down a tree, they have to climb backward. They can’t go head first because their paws point the same way and can’t grip. 
• Pope Innocent VIII condemned cats as evil and thousands of cats were burned. As a result, the rat population increased and worsen the effects of the Black Death. 
•  Cats can make about 100 different sounds, while dogs make only about 10.
• A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loosely fitting vertebrae so they can fit through that tiny hole in the fence. 
• Cat’s are very popular in America, with over 30% of us owning one. There are 73 million compared to 63 million dogs. 
• Believe it or not, cats have better hearing than dogs. They hear higher frequency sounds up to two octaves higher than us. 
• A cat almost never meows at another cat, mostly just humans. Cats typically will spit, purr, and hiss at other cats.
• Nose prints are the equivalent of fingerprints for cats.
• Cats bring you dead animals like mice because they think you can’t take care of yourself.
• And last, a group of cats is called a clowder. 

Cat Boarding in Abilene

Knowing more about your pet can better help you care for them. A way you can help them is by taking them to a cat boarding facility in Abilene so they can spend some time with other felines while you are at work. Diamonds in the Ruff is the best place to take them, we offer tons of playtime, toys, regular feeding times, comfy cat condos, and the owners live on site providing extra peace of mind. Contact us at 325-695-2931, on Facebook, or by visiting us at www.diamondsintheruffpetboarding.com for more information.