{"id":1240,"date":"2021-02-05T15:28:10","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T15:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/?p=1240"},"modified":"2023-07-28T19:15:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T19:15:46","slug":"10-mitos-sobre-gatos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/10-mitos-sobre-gatos\/","title":{"rendered":"10 myths about cats"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Anyone who is a cat tutor knows: people make up myths about cats, simply because they don't really know this fantastic animal. Throughout recent history, since cats became present in human homes, some feline behaviors have been misunderstood.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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This generated myths about cats that, in practice, we know are not true \u2013 that cats have 7 (sometimes 9) lives, that they always land on their feet, for example. Other myths even merited studies by veterinarians \u2013 has anyone heard of the (absurd) story that cats steal babies' air?<\/p>\n<\/div>

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But are all these myths about cats a lie? Is there any truth in them? With that in mind, we went after answers. Do you know what is true and what is legend? Check out our list, and find out a little more about your cat's "superpowers"!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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10. Dogs and cats are enemies<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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One of the most well-known myths about cats is that dogs and cats are enemies, and there is no shortage of examples in movies and TV. Anyone who likes animals knows that this is Lie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Part of the myth is due to the fact that cats have an introspective and solitary style. They like to explore their surroundings. Dogs, on the other hand, have the community in their genetics. So, they became more aggressive if they understood that the cat is an \u201cinvader\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Cats can get along well with all the animals that their tutors have. Including birds. What will be needed is a series of care and socialization training between the animals.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Which brings us to the myth:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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9. Cats cannot be taught<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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a huge Lie<\/strong>! Cats, like dogs, can and should be taught, otherwise they will act according to their instincts \u2013 that is, they will mess with what they want, do their business where they want.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What happens with cats is that they don't have, in their genetics, the sense of a pack, like dogs do. So they won't want to learn a silly trick just to get a cookie.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Cats can be taught to do tricks. But, some things that for dogs may seem a bit obvious (doing a zigzag, for example) \u2013 for a cat it won't make much sense \u2013 it just goes jump over<\/em> of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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To train a cat, you need patience and an understanding of how a cat acts and thinks.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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8. Cats drink milk<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Another myth widely spread by TV and cinema. Cats YOU CAN NOT<\/strong> drink milk and derivatives. Only the pups \u2013 and even then, only the mother's milk.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Because it's a domestic animal, it probably won't refuse a saucer of milk offered by the tutor. However, you will not be healthy for him. Cow's or goat's milk is suitable for bovine and caprine biotypes. In the same way that the cat's milk is suitable for the kitten's biotype.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Cow's milk contains proteins and fats that can be extremely harmful to feline kidneys and livers. This can cause kidney failure, cholesterol, diabetes, gastritis...<\/p>\n<\/div>

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So, you already know: Cats don't drink milk!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\n Besides milk, what else can cats not eat? Find out here, and avoid damage to your friend's health! <\/p>\n

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