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In general, cats live longer than most dogs. An average life span might be 12 to 14 years. Some cats are reaching 20 or more. A cat's longevity depends on feeding, genetics, environment, veterinary care and some other factors. It is also important whether or not the cat lives indoors or is allowed outdoors (outdoor cats live an average of eight years). The general consensus is that at about age seven the cat can be considered as 'middle-aged', and at age 10 and beyond - old.
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Cats are sometimes born with extra toes. This is called polydactyl.
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Each day in the US, animal shelters are forced to destroy 30,000 dogs and cats.
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A cat has approximately 60 to 80 million olfactory cells (a human has between 5 and 20 million).
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Siamese kittens are born white because of the heat inside the mother's uterus before birth. This heat keeps the kittens' hair from darkening on the points.
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