Cats And Kittens Facts

Adult cats have 30 teeth but kittens initially only have 26 teeth.

Cats and kittens facts. January 4th is national trivia day which is a perfect time to share some fun tidbits about kitties. Lots of cats have a reputation for being shy running to hide under the bed when guests come over or refusing to come out of their carrier at the veterinary clinic. Some kitten facts to keep you entertained. Once impregnated a cat s gestation period is 64 7 days.

10 the average kitten litter is 1 9 kittens the average litter size for cats is about 1 9 kittens but the largest ever recorded was a total of 19 kittens. There are interesting facts about their lives habits and history. Starting out with some cool interesting cat facts can spark a lifetime of curiosity and care for felines. They hiss like snakes if they smell something unfamiliar kittens are born with their eyes and ears sealed.

Here are 21 interesting cat facts that kids and grown ups may not know that can further immerse them in the feline world. The good news is that with some early kitten socialization training it doesn t have to be that way. All kittens are born with their eyes closed and don t open them until they are between 6 and 12 days old with some. There s plenty to know about cats and kittens besides how loud they purr.

Some of the experiences a kitten has will shape her behavior and stay with her for a lifetime. Perhaps you already know that a group of cats is called a clowder and a group of kittens is called a kindle but that s just the beginning. Cats have over 30 muscles that control their ears. There are 88 million cats kept as pets.

A group of cats is called a clowder a male cat is called a tom a female cat is called a molly or queen while young cats are called kittens. From whisker chewing to ear wiggling here are some amazing facts about kittens that will have you seeing baby cats in a whole new way. Kittens can be hard to resist. They loose these baby teeth when they re about 6 months old and the full set of 30 will grow in to replace them.

Our round up of kitten facts begins with the birth of a litter. There are 73 million cats compared to 63 million dogs. Over 30 of households in north america own a cat. Cats are the world s most popular pets outnumbering dogs by as many as three to one cats are north america s most popular pets.

When she s ready to give birth a mother cat will settle into a birthing bed or den of her choice and give birth to a litter over a time period that can range from 2 24 hours.