Cats & Dogs Facts

Sweating of Dogs and Cats
Sweating of Dogs and Cats

Dogs and cats mainly sweat from their footpads.

Humans and Dogs
Humans and Dogs

Humans and dogs first became best friends 30,000 years ago, scientists believe.

Cat Breeds
Cat Breeds

There are more than 40 cat breeds.

Cats' Tasting
Cats' Tasting

Cats can't taste the sweetness.

Righting Reflex
Righting Reflex

Cats can survive falls from high stories of buildings into concrete due to their "righting reflex".

The Longest Cat
The Longest Cat

The longest cat ever measured 48.5 inches (1.23 m) when fully stretched out.

Dog Song
Dog Song

Paul McCartney recorded an ultrasonic whistle audible only to dogs at the end of "A Day in the Life".

Owning A Cat
Owning A Cat

Owning a cat can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by nearly a third, researchers found.

A Dog's Sense of Smell
A Dog's Sense of Smell

A dog's sense of smell is 10,000 times stronger than humans.