Did you know? (Part-1) Facts about Cats

           Cats are one of the most fascinating creatures that we come across in our day to day lives. If you   are more of a cat person, then here are some interesting facts for you..

      Cats have a very long history. In fact, the ancestry of the domestic cat dates back to more than 8000 years. (But do the cats know about this?? ;)

            Your pet kitty can live up to 15 years. But the average life-span of the ones living outside your home is only a maximum of 5 years.(So, it wouldn't be that bad to adopt a few more kittens, right?? :)

       Cats have the ability to understand people. They have a wonderful tone recognizing ability.

When your cat rubs the side of his face against you, it may not be because he cares about you. He’s marking you with his scent. That mark shows that you are his property and warns other cars to stay  away from you!

             You might have noticed your cat biting you after you’ve rubbed his stomach. Fear not! This is a unique behavior of cats to express pleasure.

      Did you know that cats are the laziest of all mammals? A normal cat spends upto 16 hours just for sleeping alone. So, don’t worry if your cat sleeps too much. It’s there in its genes.

              We all have various kinds of dreams while sleeping. But have you ever wondered whether your pet kitty gets dreams while he sleeps? Of course yes! Cats can dream too. In fact, a kitten begins to dream right from the first week of its birth.

      Wanna know whether your cat is happy? Just take a look at his paws. If you find him kneading them, your kitty is definitely happy.

       Never give your kitty food stuffs that are extremely cold or hot. It is always good to provide them with food at normal i.e. room temperature.

        An average cat sheds about 90 pounds of hair during its lifetime (Make sure to sweep your floors frequently ;)

       Above all, remember that your cat expects your company. Treat him like your friend and talk to him quite often. Once you do this, your kitty can sense your happiness as well as your pain. He will start comforting you in a way that you can ever imagine!