The Cat Quiz: How much do you know about Cats?

False! Milk is bad for cats because most are lactose intolerant.

True! Farmers used to give cats milk as a reward for hunting mice.

Depends. Some cats are immune to it, others get really sick.

True! Cats have claws that can slip back into their paws.

False! Cats can't retract their claws because it takes away their traction.

Depends. Some breeds can, some breed can't.

True! The kitten may squirm dangerously otherwise.

False! Feeding a kitten on its back can cause aspiration.

Depends. Either way works, it just matters what's easier.

True! Most Turkish Vans like swimming because of their thin, fast-drying coat.

False! Turkish Vans usually hate the water because it soaks through their coat so quickly.

Depends. You cannot tell this by breed alone.

True! Trimming a cat's whiskers makes sure they don't grow too long.

False: Trimming a cat's whiskers can make a cat very disoriented and frightened.

Depends. Some cats whiskers will shed naturally, other won't.

They don't - scratching is an unhealthy behavior they exhibit under stress.

Because it sheds nail sheaths, flexes their pec muscles, and leaves scent

To sharpen their claws and intimidate other cats

To mask themselves in their own scent to scare other cats away

To help heal wounds or injuries

To bond with other cats and to keep themselves tidy

Up to 180!

Up to 50!

Up to 100!

To find a mate

To hunt

To create territory

Lynx

Bobcat

African Wildcat

On the muzzle

On the muzzle, above the eyes, behind the forepaws, and on the jawline

On the muzzle and above the eyes

Up to a 0.11 miles

Up to 0.18 miles

Up to 0.5 miles

Three - short, semi-long, and long

Two - short and long

Four - close-cut, short, semi-long, and long

Herbivorous

Omnivorous

Carnivorous

12

32

40

16-18

15-16

18-20

Because it smells bad

Because it has a chemical effect on their skin

Because it soaks them and takes a long time to dry

20 mph in a short spurt

30 mph in a short spurt

40 mph in a short spurt

Yes, rather big ones

No, they are aloof loners

Yes, small ones

A cat may purr if it's in pain, is being affectionate, or is scared

A cat may purr if it is being affectionate

A cat may purr if it is in pain