Kitty Facts

1.Did you know that cats cannot see directly under it's nose?This is why a cat never seems to find tidbits on the floor directly in front of them!

2.The cat was domesticated over 4,000 years ago.

3.The first cat show was in 1871 at the Crystal Palace in London.

4.Did you know the word cat in various languages is:French-chat;German-katze;Italian-gatto;Spanish/Portugese-gato;Maltese-qattus;Icelandic-kottur;Greek-gata;Hindu-katas;Japanese-neko;Polish-kot

5.Did you know that if your cat hides and then pounces on you,she or he is acting out her or his instinctive hunting ritual?Watch out for lurking kittens!

6.For some cats,the chlorine in fresh tap water can irritate sensitive parts of their nose.It's a good idea to let tap water sit for a few hours before giving it to your cat.

7.Cat saliva contains a cleaning agent that helps keep their fur clean.

8.The Ocicat is known for being extremely devoted to it's human companions.

9.Did you know that the domestic cat is the only cat species able to hold it's tail vertically while walking?All wild cats hold their tails horizontally or tucked between their legs while walking.