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Popular Cat Myths

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#1 All Purring Cats Are Happy

When joyful, ill, in pain, or terrified, cats purr. Purring sounds may be therapeutic and pain-relieving. Uncertain theory.

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To avoid contracting toxoplasmosis while pregnant, use gloves, wash your hands after handling the cat, and avoid eating or handling the animal.

#2 Pregnant Women Can’t Live With Cats

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#3 Cow’s Milk Is Good For Cats

Myth: Milk and cats. False! While adult cats lose the necessary enzyme and develop lactose intolerance, kittens can still digest cow's milk.

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"Being crepuscular animals, cats are most active at dawn and dusk. To reset their rhythms and stop evening interruptions, increase playtime during these hours."

#4 Cats Are Most Active At Night

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#5 Cats Always Land On Their Feet

Although cats are quick and can turn in mid-air to land on their feet, falls can still cause them harm, especially as they age or suffer from a condition known as high rise syndrome.

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A cat's first year is equivalent to 16 human years, its second year to 9–10, and subsequent years to 4–5. In the first year, they develop from juvenile to adult.

#6 One Human Year = 7 Cat Years

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#7 Declawing Cats Doesn’t Hurt

The third digit is amputated during the unpleasant surgical procedure of declawing cats. Chronic pain and hostility may result from it. There are alternatives.

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Because they must consume meat in order to survive, cats are obligate carnivores. Taurine depletion and signs of malnutrition may result from a vegan diet.

#8 Cats Can Be Vegan

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#9 It’s Good To Let Your Cat Have A Litter Before Spaying

"Disease and negative effects on small wildlife are brought on by pet overpopulation. There is nowhere for unwanted cats to go, so they are put to death."

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Due to inactivity and high-calorie cat food, indoor cats frequently have weight problems. Kids require at least an hour of playtime each day, as well as a climbing wall.

#10 Cats Don’t Need Exercise