Damson House Vets

Information for Cat Owners

It has been scientifically proven that owning a cat is good for your health, stroking a cat can help relieve stress therefore decreasing blood pressure.
A cat has more bones than a human being.
Cats use their tails to help with balance.
Cats see extremely well in the dark, better than humans.
Female cats reach sexual maturity at round 6 months
The average litter of kittens is between 2- 6 kittens.
Purring does not always indicate a cat is happy, cats will also purr if distressed.
More people keep cats as pets than dogs.
Cats will sleep up to 16 hours a day.
A Cat will rub up against you to claim ownership.
A Cat is the only mammal able to hold there tail up vertically.

We will be adding a lot more useful information about living with and caring for cats soon - watch this space!