Cats rule, and here are facts to prove it

Pioneer Press ^ | 4-28-05 | DR. MARTY BECKER

[Rakkasan1]

There are now more cats than dogs in the United States (78 million cats vs. 65 million cats in 2003, according to American Animal Hospital Association and the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association). So, here are feline facts to amaze, delight and inspire anyone from the ailurophile to the casual cat fancier:

• Kittens are born blue-eyed. If their eyes change colors, it generally occurs at 4 to 5 weeks of age. Kittens open their eyes at 7 to 10 days but can't hear until they're about 14 days old.

• The cat is the only animal that purrs. Domestic cats "sing both ways" and can purr while inhaling or exhaling, while the big cats (lions and tigers) can only purr while exhaling.

[Rakkasan1]

I usually sing both ways after a big burrito.

[thulldud]

Catu rule around here, that's for sure. If you don't believe it, post a commie-lib trolling screed and watch for the ZOT!

[Darkwolf]

"The cat is the only animal that purrs."

Yes, that fact certainly proves that cats rule...(?)

Other than being tasty, I have no use for 'em. Oh, ok, viking kitties are cool.

[nevergore]

Hopefully us dog owners will reverse that number after the cat shoot up in Minnesota...

NeverGore :^)

[billbears]

mark

[GMMAC]

To me, the conclusive argument that cats are smarter than dogs:

"I've never seen one eating dog crap while on the other hand ..."

[yankeedame]

"Around here cats rule. Get it, dog breath?"

(Add your own caption...go ahead, don't be shy. It can't be worse then mine![grin]-YD)

[speed_addiction]

I get my girlfriend to purr from time to time.

[Exit148]

To me, the conclusive argument that cats are smarter than dogs: "I've never seen one eating dog crap while on the other hand ..."

LOLOL!

[southernnorthcarolina]

• Kittens are born blue-eyed. If their eyes change colors, it generally occurs at 4 to 5 weeks of age.

Weimaraners are born with blue eyes, too.

Their eyes turn amber by 4 to 6 months.

And, of course, they are superior to cats in all ways.

[jocon307]

From the article:

• Talk about a cat nap: Seventy percent of each cat's day is spent dozing. Thirty percent of its awake time is spent grooming.

As my allegedly atheistic brother once said "They must know that God made them for decoration!"

Read it all folks, this article is a cat lover's delight. Oh gosh I just love all cats. Cats, snow, spring, these are God's gifts to us. Oh, and OK dogs are OK too, even if not my exact cup of tea.

[Roots]

cats are communists

[MikefromOhio]

well as I am allergic to cats, they suck!! :)

My 2 Siberian Huskies would whip up on any 10 cats, unless they are Viking Kitties, in which case, it would be a draw...

the youngest one has pure blue eyes....

[Kozak]

And they are delicious with a little barbecue sauce!

[stylin19a]

Cats......



The other white meat.....

[Pukin Dog]

"The cat is the only animal that purrs."

I guess the Doc knows nothing about women; or at least nothing important.

[Slings and Arrows]

Ping!
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Kitty Ping List alert!

[Freepmail me to get on or off the Kitty Ping List.]

[Kozak]

Bring that to ME kitty...

[68 grunt]

And cats purr when giving birth, experiencing extreme pain and dying. It is thought to perhaps have a healing quality.

[jocon307]

Even as a cat lover I'll give you a big old AWWWWWWWWW for that cute picture!