Female cats have the ability to get pregnant when they are only
4 months old
!
Grapes and raisins
, as well as
onions, garlic, and chives
, are all extremely harmful foods for cats. Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure — although the reasoning behind that isn’t clear. Meanwhile, onions, garlic, and chives wreak havoc on your cat’s gastrointestinal system and can cause anemia.
It’s believed that
catnip produces an effect
similar to LSD or marijuana in cats. The effects of nepetalactone — the chemical in catnip that can makes cats crazy —
wears off within 15 minutes
, and won’t surface again for a few hours, even if your cat remains in sniffing distance.
Kittens can be
spayed or neutered
when they are only eight weeks old. If possible, these procedures should be performed in the first 5 months of your cat’s life.
Spaying and neutering can extend a cat’s life. The
Banfield Pet Hospital study
found that neutered males live an average of 62 percent longer than unneutered cats and spayed females live an average of 39 percent longer than unspayed cats.
Your cat’s
grooming process
stimulates blood flow to his skin, regulates his body temperature and helps him relax.