Feline facts

CATS are caring and funny creatures with quirky and mysterious personalities that become a part of our family and steal a place in our hearts. But, how much do you really know about your cat? We have put together some fun facts that you may not know!

In terms of development, the first year of a cat’s life is equal to the first 15 years of a human life! After its second year, a cat is 25 in human years. And after that, each year of a cat’s life is equal to about seven human years.

Domestic cats spend around 70 per cent of the day sleeping and 15 per cent of the day grooming, leaving only 15 per cent for other activities.

The hearing of the average cat is at least five times more advanced than that of a human adult and cats can rotate their ears 180 degrees and can hear much higher pitches than we can, and their range goes even above that of dogs!

A cat cannot see di ­ rectly under its nose and most cats have no eyelashes. Meowing evolved in order for cats to communicate with humanscats don’t meow to each other, only to humans!

Age-related care

AGE can creep up slowly on our pets and every pet ages different, so changes can happen at anytime. What’s more, age­related changes can be easy to miss because they appear so gradually.

Being aware and proactive is the best thing pet owners can do to help their pets stay healthy as they age and it’s recommended that pets have a full ‘MOT’ at about age six or seven. This allows the vet to address any current concerns or potential health risks, including nutritional considerations.

When selecting your pet’s diet ensure food includes key nutrients important for older pets such as, high­quality protein, balanced levels of phosphorus and sodium, essential amino acids, Vitamins E and C, and L­carnitine.

In addition to making nutritional adjustments it is essential to provide regular exercise and interaction with family members which will help keep older pets in shape and their minds actively engaged.

Regular veterinary check­ups are so important for diagnosing and or monitoring any health issues your pet may have.

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