27 Fun Feline Facts for Pawspective Feline Pawrents Who Need to Know What to Expect When Expecting a Cat Child

On the face of it, bringing a fluffy bundle of joy into your home seems like the best idea that you could ever have. Why would you not want a cute cat sitting on your lap while you are zoning out in front of the TV? But alas, the reality is not so sweet and most certainly not so simple, which is why we made this list of fun feline facts of pawspective feline pawrents who need to know what to expert when expecting a cat child. And we can tell you right off the bat, that you should expect the unexpected, like as far out of left field as you can possibly imagine and then a little further.

From the marvelous Maine Coon who is known for its large size but less known for its water sport prowess, so expect to be adorned with fish and frogs if you live near a body of water, to the fast feline known as the Egyptian Mau who is the speediest of cats and will evade even the spriest and athletic of pawrents after a clawminal act.

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    allie @thholyghost everyone thinks that their cat is the cutest cat in the world and youre actually all correct

    Never have truer words been uttered with relation to feline pawrenthood. No matter what your own cat child will always be the cutest creature in the world and no other cat will compare. Which makes it imperative that you avoid arguments with other cat pawrents about whose feline fur baby is cuter.

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    What orange cats think they look like: What orange cats actually look like:
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    Barriers to Cat Care Common Reasons Cats Visit the Vet Less I'm okay Transportation Challenges Getting cats comfortable in their carrier & the car are top barriers Perception of Health Needs Cats are seen as low-maintenance & needing less care مال Lack of Symptoms Combined with health perception, cats often hide their pain Negative Social Experience Vet visits can be overwhelming for cats & owners
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    Mini Panther Perks The Many Benefits of Black Cat Ownership Void: ON 44 Despite rumors, they bring you good luck Holding them has an instant slimming effect Their stealth mode is always activated Purr-nic at the Disco They keep the emo spirit alive No lint brush necessary for black tie affairs! They're always ready for spooky season

    Black cattos are literally some of the best cats you can have in your home. They are incredibly sweet, caring and have a distinct pawsonality that strays from the usual feline traits. We once knew a black cat that liked jumping on the roof and crying for attention, the only way to get him to come down was to hold a laundry basket in the air that he would jump into and be carried down to earth like the prince he is.

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    OUR CATS ARE OUR WORLD Eastern 20.65% A Global Tour of Cat Breed Groups: Exploring the Origins of Cat Breeds in Your Basepaws Report Persian 11.8% Exotic 3.7% Western 63.85%
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    What is a breed group? BEN Breeds in the same group all share a high level of genomic similarity. In many instances, such breeds are known to have a shared origin. Within each group, individual breeds can be identified based on mapping your cat's chromosomes and comparing them to samples from pedigreed cats in our database! Exotic EGY SAV ANG VAN ABY Western ASH MCOON NFC RAG SIR RBLUE Eastern THAI BIR BUR PBALD ORI BSH EXO HIM PER Persian
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    Breed Group: Western Despite its name, this breed group contains breeds with diverse geographic origins, spanning Turkey, Russia, Europe, and the Americas.
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    Breed Group: Western Breeds include: Maine Coon Siberian Norwegian Forest Cat American Shorthair Ragdoll Russian Blue Abyssinian Turkish Van Turkish Angora Fun Fact: The Western breed cluster shows genetic proximity to the Exotic & Persian breed groups.
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    Breed Group: Eastern The origins of the breeds in this group can be traced back to Asian countries, with Southeast Asia playing a prominent role.
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    Breed Group: Eastern Breeds include: Thai Siamese Oriental Birman Burmese Peterbald Fun Fact: Our findings indicate that Eastern cat breeds were all created from a small number of related parent breeds, resulting in little genetic proximity to other breed groups.
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    Breed Group: Persian The Persian breed group contains breeds that have roots in the UK and Iran.
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    Breed Group: Persian Breeds include: Persians Exotic Shorthair British Shorthair Himalayan Fun Fact: Breeds in this group are all derived from the Persian, which is among the oldest breeds in the world!
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    Breed Group: Exotic The Exotic breed group contains breeds that have roots in the USA & Egypt.
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    Breed Group: Exotic Breeds include: Bengal Savannah Egyptian Mau Fun Fact: The Exotic group contains some hybrid cats, which result from crossing a domestic cat with a wildcat. Bengals are a cross between Asian leopard cats and domestic cats,
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    Cat Leaps & the Iron Lady How many cat jumps to the top of the Eiffel Tower? Tower height: 1,083 feet The average cat can jump about 8 ft vertically, making the grand total... -135.375 Nevertical jumps to the top! о
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    5 Sporty Cat Breeds as Olympic gold medal holders 1
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    Maine Coon Sport: Swimming Specialty: 100 meter Freestyle • Water lovers • Water-resistant coat • Strong & muscular build • Extra toe beans for speed
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    Abyssinian Sport: Artistic Gymnastics Specialty: Floor Exercise • Active • Agile & Graceful • Athletic • Flexible • Playful & Curious
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    Egyptian Mau Sport: Track & Field Specialty: 100 meter sprint • Fastest domestic cat breed • Graceful • Lean & Muscular • Exceptionally athletic
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    Sport: Wrestling Specialty: Freestyle • • • Sphynx Love physical interaction Very Playful Outgoing & Energetic Entertaining
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    Norwegian Forest Cat Sport: Sport Climbing Specialty: Boulder & Lead • Known for their climbing abilities • Adventurous • Strong • Love to explore • Adaptable
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    From Zoomies to Zzz's How much sleep does my cat need? Young Cats Birth to 3 year 18-22 hours/day Adult 3 - 10 years 12-20 hours/day Senior 11 years + 20 hours/day
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    TRIVIAL PAWSUIT True or False: Cats on wet food diets may drink less water than cats on dry food diets.
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    Sip, Lap & Purr Me Another Fresh, Flowing & Flavorful Ways to Help Your Cat Drink More Water
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    Switch the Source Finicky felines can tell the difference between tap & filtered water - give them the good stuff! Let it Flow Does your cat gravitate toward the faucet? Like wild cats, our cats prefer flowing water- try a fountain to entice their natural instincts!
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    Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold While some cats prefer lukewarm water in their bowls, experiment with colder water in hotter months to keep them cool. Try a Tunatini Some might say it's Crystal Light for cats: add a little tuna juice or chicken broth to their water for a twist on their classic H20.
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    On the Menu: Wet Food Did you know that wet food is -75% water? If their diet allows, serve up a canned dish to satisfy most of their daily water intake! Think Outside the Bowl If your cat turns down all liquid options, try freezing their favorite mousse treat or making bone broth ice cubes to melt into their wet or dry food!
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