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Cats instinctively fall feet first They may survive falls from high
places They may receive broken bones in the
process If a cat falls from a distance under 12
feet they may not have enough time to right themselves
Cats always land on their feet.
FICTION
Most cats like milk but do not need it if they are properly nourished.
Many cats will get diarrhea from drinking milk.
If they are given milk at all, it should be in small amounts only occasionally. Cats should not regularly
be fed milk as part of their diet. FACT
Like any animal, cats gain weight from eating too much, not getting enough exercise or both.
Spaying or neutering is usually done when a cat’s metabolism has started to slow down so they need extra exercise and the right about of food to keep them at a healthy weight. Being spayed or neutered
does not cause a cat to gain weight. FACT
Any mammals can carry rabies Cats should be vaccinated against
rabies regularly according to local laws In PA, dogs and cats must be
vaccinated for rabies by 3 months of age and vaccination must be kept up to date
Cats cannot get rabies. FICT
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Indoor cats are still exposed to organisms carried in the air or on shoes and clothing
House cats sometimes get out and are exposed to diseases and worms through contact with other animal feces As long as a cat is kept
indoors, it cannot get diseases.
FICTION
Pets become infected with worms from swallowing fleas
They can also get tapeworms from eating infected mice or other animals
Tapeworms come from bad food.
FICTION
Garlic has no effect on worms
Putting garlic on a cat’s food will get rid of worms.
FICTION
Pregnant women should stay away from litter boxes or clean it wearing rubber gloves
The cat could be infected with toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease, which causes birth defects Toxoplasmosis can only be
contracted through the cat’s litterCat litter boxes can be dangerous for pregnant women. FACT
Cats use their whiskers as “feelers” used for: Navigation Measuring an opening
They are so sensitive that they can detect the slightest directional change in a breeze A cat’s whiskers have
nothing to do with its sense of balance. FACT
Licking a wound can actually slow the healing process and cause further damage to the wound
Licking a wound does not help it heal.FACT
Cats may purr when they are experiencing anything intense; even pain or fear
Cats only purr when they are happy.
FICTION
Cats need 5 times more protein than dogs do
Cats require more protein than dogs. FACT