Random Cat Facts

Some random, frequently updated cat facts: Some common houseplants poisonous to cats include: English Ivy, iris, mistletoe, philodendron, and yew. The color of the points in Siamese cats is heat related. Cool areas are darker. In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. In the Middle Ages, during the Festival of Saint John, cats were burned alive in town squares. A cat has ran for mayor of Mexico City in 2013. The worlds largest cat measured 48.5 inches long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc5M0aGc_EI The worlds richest cat is worth $13 million after his human passed away and left her fortune to him. Cats can jump up to six times their length. A cat has been mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, for 15 years. His name is Stubbs. Cats sleep 16 to 18 hours per day. When cats are asleep, they are still alert to incoming stimuli. If you poke the tail of a sleeping cat, it will respond accordingly. sad