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Just when you think you already know a lot about cats, you may still find it
difficult to tell whether a thing about cats is a fact or a myth. Read on to
know more about the real deal about common cat misconceptions.
Cats and
dogs are eternal enemies.
Fact: Contrary to popular belief, cats can
actually develop harmonious relationships with
dogs and other pets as well. They
can also make very good pets in the home. If you take good care of your pet cat,
you will find that it can be the most loving and comforting creature you will
ever have.
Indoor cats are unhappy. Fact: Although it may be true in
many cases that older cats who have been outdoors can be unhappy when kept
indoors, any indoor cat can be happy as long as you give them different stuffs
that they can spend time and have fun playing with. Give your furry friend toys
and other stuffs, but be sure that these are safe for your pet.
Cats can
take care of themselves and are low maintenance. Fact: while cats may project an
image of being independent, this does not necessarily mean that they should be
given the least care. It certainly is not true that cats can live up to nine
lives either. In fact, the average life of stray, undomesticated cats is only
three years. Cats also need proper care, nourishment and attention too.
De-clawing and trimming nails are one and the same.
Fact: De-clawing
or onychectomy is done by surgically amputating the first joint of each of a
cat’s toe. This procedure is performed so that owners will not have to worry
about annoying cat scratches anymore. However, animal rights advocates view this
procedure as inhumane and cruel. De-clawing is not the same as mere trimming
since the claws will just grow back after a while.
Female cats need
kittens before neutering.
Fact: Female cats may have more serious risks when
pregnant than when she is spayed. Although many people may want cats to produce
kittens, the truth is that spaying can prevent uterine and mammary cancer,
formation of ovarian cysts as well pregnancy complications that include
malformed kittens and stillbirth. And if you find cat overpopulation alarming,
spaying your female cat just might be your option.
Spayed male cats have
higher risks of UTIs.
Fact: Although a study showed that neutered cats had
no bearing on the increase of the risks of UTIs, a study conducted by the Win
Feline Foundation revealed that a spayed male cat aged 10 to 15 years old had
the highest risk of developing certain uroliths or crystals. When measuring the
risks of acquiring UTIs between spayed and non-spayed cats, the former is
better.
 Author Bio - Jack Moundon is the owner of http://www.the-cat-central.com , Helpul information about cats
health problems and meanings about their common behavior. Great gift for cat
lovers and helping you cat stay healthy.
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