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10 Things I Wish I Knew About Cats Sooner
Pawsitively Fascinating Facts About The Untold Secrets of Our Feline Friends
Cats have always been wrapped in a veil of mystery and charm, their every move hinting at an untold story.
If you think you know all there is to know about our feline friends, think again.
Here are some lesser-known, fascinating facts about cats that might just change the way you see them.
1. The Milk Myth: Why Cats Shouldn’t Drink Milk
We’ve all seen the classic image: a cat happily lapping up a bowl of milk.
However, this charming scene is more fiction than fact.
Most adult cats are lactose intolerant, meaning that milk can upset their stomachs.
Kittens start life fully equipped to digest their mother’s milk, thanks to an enzyme called lactase.
This enzyme helps them break down lactose, the sugar in milk.
As kittens grow and transition to solid food, their lactase production decreases because their bodies no longer need it.
Thus, giving an adult cat milk can lead to tummy troubles.
And what if you find a motherless kitten?
