Science has proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses.

Stroking a cat may help to relieve stress, and the feel of a purring cat on your lap conveys a strong sense of security and comfort.

A cat has more bones than a human does, humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones.

A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs.

The cat's tail is used to maintain balance.

Cats see six times better in the dark and at night than humans.

Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs.

Cats have the largest eyes of any mammal.

The female cat reaches sexual maturity at approx. 6 to 10 months and the male cat between 9 and 12 months.

A female cat will be pregnant for approximately 9 weeks or between 62 and 65 days from conception to delivery.

The average litter of kittens is between 2 - 6 kittens.

When a cat rubs up against you, the cat is marking you with its scent claiming ownership.

Milk can give some cats diarrhoea.

On average, a cat will sleep for 16 hours a day.

A domestic cat can run at speeds of 30 mph.

The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled over the last fifty years.

Cats and kittens are best acquired in 2's whenever possible as cat families interact best in pairs.