A frightened cat can run at speeds of up to 27 mph!

Cats only have 18 toes...five toes on each front paw, but only four toes on each back paw.

A cat is pregnant for about 58-65 days.

Cats sleep 16 to 18 hours per day.

One human year equals five cat years.

In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death.

Cats are fond of drinking milk, but most are actually lactose intolerant and drinking cows milk can cause problems with the digestive system and cause diarrhea.

Cats have three eyelids on each eye!

Cats have been known to purr while in extreme pain (although it is a deeper, harsher purr) and some often purr while giving birth.

Many cats are not affected by catnip. Males are more prone to be affected by it.

Spaying and neutering cats at an early age helps improve longetivity, attitude, overall health, and decreases the risk of cancer.