Kitty Korner Informational

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Did You Know?

A cat's brain is more similar to a man's brain than that of a dog.

Cats do not have a collarbone, so they can fit through any opening the size of their head

Cats' hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs.

Recent studies have shown that cats can see blue and green. There is disagreement as to whether they can see red

Cats have a special scent organ located in the roof of their mouth, called the Jacobson's organ. It analyzes smells - and is the reason why you will sometimes see your cat "sneer" when they encounter a strong odor

A cat has a total of 24 whiskers, 4 rows of whiskers on each side. The upper two rows can move independently of the bottom two rows. A cat uses its whiskers for measuring distances.

A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.

Cat's urine glows under a black light.

Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination.

Ancient Egyptian family members shaved their eyebrows in mourning when the family cat died.

Cats respond most readily to names that end in an "ee" sound.

Female felines are "superfecund," which means that each of the kittens in her litter can have a different father.

It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure

Declawing a cat is the same as cutting a human's fingers off at the knuckle. There are several alternatives to a complete declawing, including trimming or a less radical (though more involved) surgery to remove the claws. Instead, train your cat to use a scratching post

Below is a list of houseplants that can be harmful or fatal depending on the quantity swallowed. Also, remember that cats that chew plants are exposed to any chemical pesticides or fertilizers that may have been applied directly to the plants or through the soil. You can prevent your cat from chewing on plants by misting the leaves then sprinkling them with cayenne pepper. You might also want to consider planting a container of grass (regular grass, not the drug) for your cat. If your cats are digging in your pots, go to your local hobby/craft store and buy a few pieces of plastic needlepoint canvas. Trim it to the shape of the pot, cut a slit in it and then a hole in the center for the plant. Rest it on top of the soil and your cat will be unable to dig. Note that any plant that looks like a variation of grass is likely going to be considered food to a cat, so it's best to keep them in hanging pots well out of reach.

 Aloe Vera

 Arrowhead Vine (all parts)

 Asparagus Fern

 Azalea

 Bird of Paradise (fruit, seeds)

 Boston Ivy (all parts)

 Caladium (all parts)

 Calla Lily

 Christmas Rose

 Chrysanthemum

 Creeping Charlie (all parts)

 Creeping Fig

 Crown of Thorns

 Daffodil

 Dieffenbachia

 Dumbcane (all parts)

 Elephant Ears

 Emerald Duke (all parts)

 English Holly

 English and Glacier Ivy (leaves, berries)

 Heartleaf (all parts)

 Iris

 Ivy (Hedera)

 Jerusalem Cherry

 Lily of the Valley (all parts)

 Majesty (all parts)

 Marble Queen (all parts)

 Mistletoe

 Nephthytis (all parts)

 Parlor Ivy (all parts)

 Philodendron (all parts)

 Poinsettia (leaves, flowers)

 Pothos (all parts)

 Pot Mum

 Red Princess (all parts)

 Saddleleaf (all parts)

 Schefflera

 Spider Mum

 Sprengeri Fern

 Tulip (bulbs)

 Umbrella Plant (all parts)

 Weeping Fig (Ficus)