Cat Facts Explorer

"Cats can get tapeworms from eating mice. If your cat catches a mouse it is best to take the prize away from it."

"Cats, especially older cats, do get cancer. Many times this disease can be treated successfully."

"In ancient Egypt, mummies were made of cats, and embalmed mice were placed with them in their tombs. In one ancient city, over 300,000 cat mummies were found."

"Neutering a cat extends its life span by two or three years."

"Of all the species of cats, the domestic cat is the only species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. All species of wild cats hold their talk horizontally or tucked between their legs while walking."