cat myths debunked
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Cats are masters of disguise
• “Hands off” personality
• Aloof
• Independent
• Self-sufficient
• Silent diseases
“Silent” Feline Illnesses
• High blood pressure• Kidney disease• Heart disease• Dental disease• Osteoarthritis• Overactive thyroid• Obesity
Signs of Feline Illness
• Nearly all feline illnesses look the same
• Hiding• Weight loss
– Except obese cats
• Poor appetite– Except cats with over-
active thyroid
Cat taste preferences
• Cats prefer the taste of meat.
• Cats’ taste buds are insensitive to salt and sugar.
• Cats like food served at about the same temperature as a recently killed mouse.
• Cats lack lactase• Tummy upset from
milk products• Lactose free products• Beware of calories
– No more than 30 calories = 1/3 cup low fat milk
Why are black cats bad luck?
Medieval folk believed witches could turn into black cats.
Charles I of England was arrested the day
after his beloved black cat died.
• The Animal Medical Center recommends your cat see the veterinarian at least once per year
• Cats should be fed a complete and balanced diet– Some cats like a fish diet– Milk may upset some cats’ stomachs
• A lucky black cat is one you adopt