Facts 11-15

11. A cat's sensitive ears are not only for listening, they serve as a center of balance.

12. Spaying a female before her first or second heat will greatly reduce the chance of mammarian cancer and uterine diseases. A cat does not need to have at least one litter to be healthy, nor will they 'miss' motherhood.

13. The Hindu believed that the cat was a symbol for childbirth.

14. Hypoallergenic cat breeds, like the LaPerm, hairless Sphynx, and Devon Rex, have tried to eliminate the layers of the fur coat that cause allergic reactions. No hypoallergenic pets are completely allergen free.

15. According to legend, witches liked black cats because they believed an ointment made from the cat's fat would turn them into felines.

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