+) The nose pad of a cat is ridged in a pattern that is unique, just like the fingerprint of a human.

+) 25% of cat owners blow dry their cats hair after a bath.

+) In 1952, a Texas Tabby named Dusty set the record by having more than 420 kittens before having her last litter at age 18.

+) A cat who rolls over and exposes its stomach to you, feel very safe and secure around you. They are also letting you know that they enjoy your company.

+) 30% of a cat's waking hours are spent on grooming.

+) Cat's bite out of pleasure as well, so when your done petting your cat, if he/she bites you, it may not be a negative response.

+) 80% of all cats, big and small, have the same reaction to catnip, due to their feline genes. Cats that are younger than 6 months and tigers however, do not react to catnip.

+) Killing a cat was punishable by death in ancient Egypt.

+) Pet owners live longer, happier lives with less stress and less heart attacks.

+) The fumes from moth balls destroy a cat's liver cells. Use cedar in your closet instead.

+) Egyptians shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning when they lost a beloved cat.

+) In an average year, American cat owners spend $2.15 billion on cat food and $295 million on kitty litter.

+) It costs $7000 to care for one household cat over its lifetime. This covers only the necessities; the pampered pet will carry a higher price.

+) Each year Americans spend four billion dollars on cat food. That's one billion dollars more than they spend on baby food!

+) An adult cat has 32 teeth.

+) If you can't feel your cat's ribs, it's too heavy.

+) 95% of all cat owners admit they talk to their cats.