Cats can swim—most just don’t like it
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Most domestic cats dislike water, but that doesn’t mean they can’t swim—in fact, some even enjoy it. Our pet cat’s big cousin, the tiger, for example, is an excellent swimmer that loves being in the water. Fun fact: when cats swim, they doggy paddle.
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Most domestic cats dislike water, but that doesn’t mean they can’t swim—in fact, some even enjoy it. Our pet cat’s big cousin, the tiger, for example, is an excellent swimmer that loves being in the water. Fun fact: when cats swim, they doggy paddle.
Cats can jump up to 12 times their own body length
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While cats are amazing jumpers, they can ‘only’ leap up to about 6 times their body length. The current Guinness World Record for the longest jump by a cat is 2.58 m (8 ft 5 in), achieved by Oscar in Dallas, Texas, USA, on February 26, 2025.
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While cats are amazing jumpers, they can ‘only’ leap up to about 6 times their body length. The current Guinness World Record for the longest jump by a cat is 2.58 m (8 ft 5 in), achieved by Oscar in Dallas, Texas, USA, on February 26, 2025.
A cat that eats grass feels ill
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As cats are obligate carnivores, many people assume they only eat grass when they’re feeling sick—but that isn’t true. If you want to learn all the reasons cats like to nibble on fresh blades of grass, be sure to check out our in-depth article!
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As cats are obligate carnivores, many people assume they only eat grass when they’re feeling sick—but that isn’t true. If you want to learn all the reasons cats like to nibble on fresh blades of grass, be sure to check out our in-depth article!
Cats like to hunt and eat insects
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Most cats—whether they live indoors or go outside—love chasing and munching on spiders, flies, grasshoppers, and other tasty bugs. This behavior is usually harmless, unless you live in an area with poisonous insects. Also, try to prevent your cat from catching bees, wasps, or other stinging insects.
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Most cats—whether they live indoors or go outside—love chasing and munching on spiders, flies, grasshoppers, and other tasty bugs. This behavior is usually harmless, unless you live in an area with poisonous insects. Also, try to prevent your cat from catching bees, wasps, or other stinging insects.
Cats can be trained to walk on a leash
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While it’s an uncommon sight, cats can be trained to walk on a leash. We even have a step-by-step guide on how to do so. Just make sure to never, ever attach a leash to your cat’s collar, as the poor animal could choke.
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While it’s an uncommon sight, cats can be trained to walk on a leash. We even have a step-by-step guide on how to do so. Just make sure to never, ever attach a leash to your cat’s collar, as the poor animal could choke.
