1. Cat Myths and Facts

2. Myth: All calico cats are female.
Fact: It is very rare for a calico cat to be a male because the gene for calico color is a sex-linked trait and is attached to the X chromosome.
These males have no significant value in a breeding program and are often sterile.

3. Myth: My pet cat is a purebred.
Fact: Unless the cat was purchased from a pedigreed breeder, it is most likely not of any one specific breed.
If your cat resembles a specific breed, it is said to be “(breed) appearing”

4. Myth: Cats always land on their feet
Fact: The ability of cats to land on their feet is a result of their fine sense of balance and body position.
They land in a position to immediately run, jump, or move in any direction that might be necessary.

5. Myth: Cats should drink milk everyday.
Fact: Most cats like milk, but do not need it if properly nourished.
Many will get diarrhea if they drink too much milk.

6. Myth: Cats cannot get rabies.
Fact: Most warm-blooded mammals, including cats, bats, skunks and ferrets, can carry rabies.
Like dogs, cats should be vaccinated regularly according to local laws.

7. Myth: Indoor cats cannot get diseases.
Fact: Cats still are exposed to organisms that are carried through the air or brought in on a cat owner's shoes or clothing.

8. Myth: Putting garlic on a pet's food will get rid of worms.
Fact: Garlic may make the animal's food taste better but has no effect on worms.
The most effective way to treat worms is by medication prescribed by a veterinarian.

9. Myth: Pregnant women should not own cats.
Fact: Some cats can be infected with a disease called toxoplasmosis, which occasionally can be spread to humans through cat litter boxes.
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that causes serious problems in unborn babies.

10. Myth: A cat's sense of balance is in its whiskers.
Fact: Cats use their whiskers as "feelers" but not to maintain their balance.

11. Myth: Animals heal themselves by licking their wounds.
Fact: Such licking actually can slow the healing process and further damage the wound.