Love cat trivia? Check out these feline-related finds!
You may know that an unneutered male cat is commonly called a Tom but less well known is that a neutered male cat is known as a Gib.
A cat called Stubbs was elected 'honorary mayor' in the Alaskan town of Talkeetna in 1998 and remained 'in charge' until his sad demise in July 2017. Stubbs lived to a ripe old age of 20 years and 3 months and during his 'reign' was said to enjoy a tipple of water and catnip from a margarita glass.
Don't be surprised if you ever notice your cat going a little crazy around olives. The mystery lies in the fact that olives contain similar chemical compounds to those found in catnip and are known as Isoprenoids.
A ten year study at the University of Minnesota Stroke Center found that cat owners were 40 per cent less likely to have a heart attack and 30 per cent less likely to have a stroke than non-cat owners!
If you want to check out your cat's mood take a look at their whiskers. If they are forward or relaxed then your cat is probably just fine but beware if they are pushed back as this may indicate that your feline friend is annoyed or irritated!
A cat's sense of smell is sensitive to nitrogen and chlorinated water. Many cats also have a dislike of the scent of citrus.