- The average cat has a "vocabulary" of more than 16 different sounds, including purring, howling, hissing and happy meowing.
- Crazy kitty! More than 50 percent of felines go wild when they smell catnip.
- Lickety split: A cat's tongue has lots of tiny spines that help pick up dirt from her fur when grooming.
- The average lifespan of an indoor cat is 13 to 17 years—and we’ve known lots of kitties who’ve made it to 20-plus!
- For information on cat care that’s written especially for kids, check out ASPCA Animaland.
The No-No List
Do not feed your cat the following:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Chocolate
- Coffee
- Grapes & raisins
- Moldy or spoiled food
- Onions, garlic & chives
- Poultry bones
- Salt & salty foods
- Tomato leaves, stems & unripe fruit
- Yeast dough
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