Fat Stack of Fun Cat Facts That Most People Don't Know Until They Adopt A Feline As A Pet

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kalila courban
Sep 21, 2023 10:00 AM EDT

Hey friends! As we all know, cats are truly characters. It's hard to pinpoint the personality of a feline until you really get to know one, or, adopt one as a pet! Even we, long-time cat owners, are still learning new things about our faithful feline companions every single day. So it makes sense that those who have not had much cat exposure in their lives would not really understand all the feline phenomenons that exist.

Well, today we are featuring a silly thread that highlights some fun cat facts that people typically don't know about cats until they have one as a pet. We have got to admit this thread pretty much offers a comprehensive guide to all things cat that could be super handy information for folks who have yet to adopt a cat as a pet. There are all sorts of fun and silly cat facts laid out here, and wow are they accurate. Check 'em out! 

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    Hair - Posted by u/detective_kiara 14 hours ago What's something people typically don't know about cats until they have one as a pet?
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    Font - Aprilia850MM - 11 hr. ago They snore. ✩ 4.5k ↓ Reply Share ubiquitousfont. 9 hr. ago My tux even snores when she's awake sometimes. The veg says her lungs are clear, she's just a snorer
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    Font - evzor 11 hr. ago They have great hearing. Can hear if it is you or someone else opening the front door.
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    Font - YourMothers Buttox 10 hr. ago That they sometimes register smell through their mouth, so they'll sniff something/someone/another cat's butt and then stare at you with their mouth partially open in a most unsettling way.
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    Font - fedoraharp 9 hr. ago We call that the smell face. It kind of looks like they're horrified by what they've just smelled, even though it's actually just a way for them to perceive the scent more effectively.
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    Font - GregorSamsaa. 11 hr. ago If you have a routine, they will adapt to it. My cat gets upset if we stay up late. He goes to lay in his bed and will meow to tell us it's bed time. And the flip side though, if we try to sleep in, he wakes us up when we usually wake up lol
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    Font - femme-fatal. 10 hr. ago I created a routine with my cats where I'll give them treats at night while I take my prescription medication. Because there's some days I might forget to take my pills, but the cats sure as hell won't forget forget treat time
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    Font - MarioManX1983 - 10 hr. ago . 9 times out of 10, You'll no longer need an alarm clock. Weather you leave the bedroom door open or not, they WILL find a way to wake/get you up early in the morning to feed them.
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    Font - Laker701 10 hr. ago They love showing off their buttholes, I have more than a few cats and I constantly have at least one cat butthole in my face at most times.
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    Font - wanderingstorm - 12 hr. ago Cats (like dogs) can sense when you're not well. I'm currently recovering from sinus surgery and my cat didn't leave my side for 3 days. Extra affectionate. She also seems to sense that my face is currently off limits to "boops" as she often does. She's more back to normal behavior now but I had a nice "recovery attendant" for a few days
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    Font - Yodootz 10 hr. ago I'm now a stepdad to two cats. I didn't expect them to have so many different levels of trust. I've noticed every benchmark I've reached with them. I remember when they let me touch their paws. I remember when they let me touch their bellies. I remember when they started coming to me when being called. I remember when they started being attracted to my scent and gained a fondness for my computer chair as a result. I feel like I'm unlocking bits and pieces of their love
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    Font - UnderstandingBusy942 11 hr. ago They are like people. Some are kind and loving, some are just psychotic. My current cat is the latter, he likes to randomly attack me. My previous cat was soulful, beautiful and slept with my every night of his life
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    Human body - Bluesummers76 14 hr. ago They do learn their names and come when you call them, and they will follow you around.
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    Font - Lulu_428 hr. ago I wish more people knew this. It's so heart wrenching when you see someone has a cat without toys, entertainment, or even their own furniture. Like they're a hat rack that should stay put in a hall. I got a cat pram not that long ago and my cats love it. It's important to enrich their lives (even if you look silly).
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    Font - Failselected 11 hr. ago Cats need entertainment too or they will get destructive
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    Human body - UnderwhelmingAF 14 hr. ago . They love to wake you up in the middle of the night.
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    Font - lumbermonkey462 11 hr. ago . They will tell you what they want if you pay attention to their mannerisms. My wife taught me what to look for and it still amazes me how well they can communicate.
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    Font - Timely_Egg_6827 - 13 hr. ago Even feral barn cats can be very loving especially if you feed them. Used to have one do the whole Lassie Come Home routine running along the hilltops when she saw my car. Her owner, my landlady, said I was brave when I ended up with her sitting on my lap.
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    Font - Zardicus13 10 hr. ago Soft kitty snores are adorable .
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    Font - ConfectionersCoffee 11 hr. ago The belly is not necessarily a "touch and you die" zone - you have to earn the trust to see it and the privilege to rub it, which is a specific treat with my cat because she LOVES belly rubs but is avoidant of most all people.
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    Font - LaraH39 10 hr. ago Cats can communicate their needs very clearly and I don't just mean screaming at you to be fed or standing by the back door wanting out. It's really hard to explain to a non cat owner, but cats are very expressive. You get to know their moods and signals. They are very good at training you.
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    Font - Nmoriarty41 11 hr. ago They are smart as hell, I got my first one, about 6-7 years ago. She jumped into my car window when I was eating a sandwich, which almost gave me a heart attack that some strange animal jumped into my car. She was dirty, skinny and scruffy so I gave her some of my turkey sandwich. Couldn't find anyone who claimed her, so I took her to the vet they gave her shots and treated her for worms, so I'm guessing she was a young stray. I took her home with the intention of r
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    Font - The_Crazy_Cat_Guy 10 hr. ago I'll add to this. Something you might not know about cats until you have TWO of them is just how resilient and strong they are. I used to be so afraid of picking my cat up and handling him until the second one showed up and when I'd watch them play fight I remember thinking what the hell this is ufc tier Had him in a headlock and all. After that I became much more comfortable picking up, holding and in general handling my cats. Helps a lot if you need to apply
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    Font - FlannerysPeacock - 12 hr. ago The random running for no reason during the night.
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    Font - murderofcrows90 11 hr. ago They think they're protecting you. And apparently cardboard is tasty.
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    Human body - ans-myonul 11 hr. ago If a cat has a pink nose, the shade of pink changes depending on the weather/temperature
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    Font - kimoh13 14 hr. ago When fluffy cats get old-like 16, they stop grooming themselves thoroughly. Then you need to keep up brushing and removing the little fur knots that pull their skin.
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    Font - llamainleggings 12 hr. ago . They love carbs. Leave a loaf of bread or tortillas out in the open and they will tear through the packaging and eat a chunk out of it.
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    Font - GoodAlicia 12 hr. ago . How much they shed. Hair EVERYWHERE in your house. Even if you vacuum everyday, still you find hair everywhere. You have to lintroll your clothes so often.
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    Font - produkt921 10 hr. ago They ARE affectionate and they WILL seek you out just for pets. Cats DO love you back!
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    Font - ShineAtom 10 hr. ago That cats aren't as independent and self-sufficent as they are popularly supposed to be. They like to follow you around, sit on you or near you. Remember to close the door when you go to the loo or you'll have a cat staring at you...
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    Human body - Famous_Bit_5119 12 hr. ago They are far more affectionate than people think. .
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    Font - littlegremlinsparky. 14 hr. ago They drool when they are happy. Kind of like dogs lol My cat when she's purring and cuddling me will start drooling
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    Human body - penndelnj 12 hr. ago They're very cuddly and needy. If they like you they'll meet you at the door.
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