If you think you’re a cat expert, think again! Here are 25 unexpected cat facts that might just surprise you.
- No Sweet Tooth: Cats can’t taste sweetness; they lack the sweet gene and only enjoy fats in treats.
- Heart Beats Fast: A cat’s heart beats twice as fast as ours, at 120–160 beats per minute.
- Genetically Similar: Cats share 90.2% of their DNA with humans, closer than dogs.
- Sweaty Paws: Cats sweat mainly through their paws.
- Unique Nose Prints: Just like fingerprints, no two cat noses are the same.
- Free-Floating Collarbones: Cats’ collarbones aren’t attached to other bones, allowing them to squeeze through tight spots.
- Lactose Intolerance: Most cats can’t digest lactose well—best to skip the milk.
- Salt-Water Tolerance: Cats’ kidneys can filter salt, so they can drink small amounts of salt water.
- Paw Preference: Like us, cats can be right- or left-pawed.
And the list goes on, each fact adding to the mystery and charm of our feline friends. So, which of these facts surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! For more fun cat facts, stay tuned.
