Cat Facts

• Cats have thick hair around the pads of their feet which allow them to remain silent while walking.
• When your cat rubs against you, they are marking you with their scent.
• Cats will sleep on average 16 to 18 hours a day.
• Cats spend up to a third of their waking hours grooming themselves.
• Cats have 230 bones in their bodies.
• A cat sees 6 times better than a human at night.
• Cats can see up to 120 feet away.
• Kittens are born with their eyes closed and they will open within 7 to 10 days.
• Cats have a total of 24 whiskers.
• A cat uses their whiskers to measure distance.
• Cats have 30 teeth.
• Cats have 5 toes on their front paws and 4 toes on their back paws.
• A cat uses their tail for balance.
• A cats heart rate is between 110 and 140 beats per minute.
• The average lifespan of a cat is 12 years.
• Cats knead with their paws when they are content and happy.
• The average weight for a cat is 12 pounds.
• Cats bury their feces to cover their trails from predators.
• Cats have the largest eyes of any mammal in relation to their size.
• Cats cannot taste sweets.
• A cat cannot see directly under its nose.
• A cat can jump 7 times as high as it is tall.
• A cat is pregnant for about 60-65 days.
• The average size of a litter will be from 2-6 kittens.
• Female cats are "superfecund" which means that every kitten in her litter can have a different father.
• If your cat rolls over on his belly or snores while sleeping, it means they trust you.