15 myths about cats and their exposure

1. Cats always land on their feet

This myth does not go to the benefit of the cats. Experimenters, the young and not so, begin to experiment on animals to see if it really always lands on paws. And it can lead to serious injuries, as a cat does not have time to regroup and turn over.

Cats do not always land on their feet, especially when unscheduled jump. Just know this and do not experiment.

2. Cats do without damage after falling from a height

There are many stories of how someone's cat fell out of the window, but did not get a single scratch, and he came to the door of the apartment. As a result, cats confer supernormal fall from a height and do no damage. With people this is also sometimes the caseIn Togliatti, the man fell from one of the upper floors of the house and left, refusing to help, But about them such legends not compose.

The animal may be shocked and move despite the damage. Even if the injury is not visible, it does not mean that they are not. Cat need to see a doctor.

The most frequent injuries that are cats in the fall - broken bones, sprains, bruised chest, respiratory problems, internal organs injury. They are collectively known as "high-rise syndrome"

High Rise Syndrome in Cats.

Therefore, do not swing open wide the windows and balcony doors and fix mosquito nets in frames, as they are very easy to fly with leaped on them animals. Unsafe and ventilation mode.

3. All calico cat - females

This is true only for the tortoiseshell colors, animal skins when there are black, white and bright red fragments. So if you have a cat, which combines 50 shades of gray, it's okay.

But also with male tortoiseshell color is not so simple. They are sometimes foundtortoiseshell Coloring. This means that the cat had a rare set of chromosomes - XXY. But the offspring such animals can not have: they are sterile by nature.

4. Before sterilization, the cat must once have

This myth is sometimes implemented by unscrupulous vets, because it is already easier to sterilize an animal give birth: the organs become larger.

For the most cats is optional. Pregnancy and childbirth wear out the body and bear the risk to life and health, can aggravate chronic diseases. But early neutering reducesNew Advice on Sterilizing Kittens: Earlier Is Better the risk of developing breast cancer, and young animals tolerate surgery easier.

Some cat owners also use the argument that they want to make them feel the joy of motherhood.

Pets, even if they are "just like men", guided by instincts. So that the animal will lose little, if left childfree.

5. A cat can not be trained teams

The basis of training lie development and consolidation of conditioned reflexes. If you have patience and treats, it is possible to teach a cat to execute commands.

6. Cats can see in the dark

These animals are really better than the person they see in the twilight. Cat's eye is more sensitive to light and is able to distinguish objects in an environment where human vision is already powerless.

In the eye, as we remember from biology, there are the rods and cones, and the second answer including vision at dusk. In the cat, they are arranged so that turned into a microlens that effectively capture even a faint light. Behind the retina in cats is a special reflective layer that enhances the perception of light. But even a weak light source they still need. In the pitch darkness the animal would be as blind as a person.

7. Cats can have the same thing and their hosts

Some products give the cats still not worth it. For example, chocolate. Contained in it is toxic theobromineChocolate poisoning for cats. Researchers believe that from time to time to give a pet a tiny piece of chocolate bar, you can, but it is better to replace it with a special treat.

It is impossible to give a red fish. It contains thiaminase enzyme, which leads to a deficiency of vitamin B1. And it is fraught with paralysis and can be fatal.

Sophia Zotov, the candidate veterinary sciences, practicing veterinarian surgeon

Also, do notHousehold Food Items Toxic to Dogs and Cats to add to the menu of the animal nuts, onions, garlic, grapes, currants, products sweetened with xylitol, the raw dough. And, of course, no alcohol.

8. Cats can / can not be dairy products

In this regard, all very ambiguousThe Truth About Dairy Products and Pets. Many adult animals, the body can not process lactose, which leads to diarrhea. But the less lactose in dairy products, the less often it leads to a bowel disorder. For example, cow's milk is digested worse than a goat. And dairy products with low lactose content may be recommended by your veterinarian and do as part of a medical diet. So listen to the doctor and follow a chair pet to understand that with its menu that something is wrong.

Within this there is one more myth: milk supposedly leads to worms. researchersThe Truth About Dairy Products and Pets Communication has not yet revealed.

9. Domestic cat is not necessary to vaccinate

Many people think that a cat that It does not leave the apartmentDo not get sick. But these animals can be infected by airborne droplets from insects caught by them, or pick up an infection that you have brought into the house from the street.

10. Cat takes herself

Some, choosing between a cat and a dog, think: it is necessary to walk the dog, and the cat - an independent creation, which is sufficient to feed. Entertainment she herself will come up.

The animal will certainly find things to do, but you may not like it. The cat is healthy, it must receive the physical and emotional burden. This means that she must have toys and you have to spend time with her.

Cats perceive us, people like other cats and is considered a member of the pride. They get frustrated and resentful when they do not take the time, because they think that their pride rejected.

Sophia Zotov, the candidate veterinary sciences, practicing veterinarian surgeon

11. Cat eating grass from disease

There is a belief that diseased cat well she knows that her cure. She supposedly selects the desired grass on the lawn, eats it and is recovering.

In fact, the cat may just love the greens. And certainly your Tradescantia she nibbled not for recovery. If the animal is suddenly drawn to a vegetarian diet, just in case, check with your veterinarian and plant in a pot a special grass for cats, which is sold in pet stores.

12. Garlic will save a cat from worms

In the seventh paragraph, garlic has appeared as toxic to cats the product, and the twelfth, nothing has changed. Created a special medicine that will help solve the problem without harming the animal.

13. Sterilized cats gain weight

Animals, like people, gaining weight, if you eat more calories than you spend. Excess fat in the cat due to an incorrect, overly abundant food or a lack of movement.

Plump tummy in a cat - it's very nice, but it is better not to overfeed it, otherwise there will be problems with health.

14. Cats are licking their wounds

Cat's tongue is covered with tiny spikes by means of which the animal vychosyvaet wool all unnecessary. Because of them, licking the wound hurts even more, as if you were trying to comb cut comb.

If the cat licks the wound, it is best to distract her, or to heal the damage will be longer. When leaving the house, put on her special collar.

Sophia Zotov, the candidate veterinary sciences, practicing veterinarian surgeon

15. Declawing - safe procedure

This is a complex operation in which the cat is removed phalanges with claws. Intervention considered inhumane, crippling, and is banned in Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Norway and many other countries. Paws after amputation may ache, and the infection often gets them. Côte easily injured, because forced to step on the foot pad, not the fingers.

If an animal gets into the wild, it will not be able to defend against the enemy or run away from it, climbed up a tree.

Sophia Zotov, the candidate veterinary sciences, practicing veterinarian surgeon

For innocuous name "Soft foot" is hiding an operation that permanently degrade the life of your pet. Hardly upholstery sofa worth it to mock the animals.

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