Fun Facts About Pets

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PETS Pets are very complex creatures while seeming very simple on the surface. But, have you ever wondered why they do some of the things they do? Why you talk to your cat like a person A cat's brain is more similar to a human's brain than to that of a dog. For example, their short-term memory can last up to 16 hours exceeding even monkeys and orangutans. How are cats so flexible? Cat's bodies have over 230 bones (the human body only has 203)! Additionally, their pelvis and shoulders are loosely attached to their spine, adding to their ability to squeeze into very tight places. A dog's nose always knows A dog's nose has about 4 times as many scent cells as a cat's, and 14 times more than humans! No wonder they can smell their dinner from any room in the house. Dog's have radar dishes for ears A dog's ears are like radar dishes. Scientists have conducted experiments and found that dogs can trace the source of the sound within 6/100ths of a second. Dogs keep you healthy too! Dogs have health benefits too! Seniors who own a dog go the doctor less than those who don't In a recent study of medicare patients, dog owners had 21% fewer doctor contacts than non-dog owners. Prepared by KETCHUM MANUFACTURING www.ketchummfg.com f 8*