7 Surprising Cat Facts Cat Owners Should Know

Unlike humans and dogs, cats can fit through any space their head can squeeze through thanks to their floating clavicle bones.

Collarbones

Cats lose the ability to digest lactose after weaning, so milk should be avoided (despite the stereotype!)

Intolerant   

Cats analyze scents and pheromones with their vomeronasal organ, also known as their Jacobson's organ in the roof of their mouth.

Jacobson's Organ

Cats sweat through the pads on their paws to regulate temperature, leaving "sweaty" footprints behind.

Sweat from Paws

Just like humans, cats can suffer from acne and zits, especially around their chins.

Get Acne

A cat's skeleton contains almost 10 more bones than a human's, with approximately 230 bones in total.

200 Bones

Around 40% of cats prefer their right paw, another 40% prefer the left, and remaining 20% are ambidextrous.

Righties and Lefties

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