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Calico
males are worth a lot of money
While it is true that calico
males are rare, they are not valuable in financial terms.
All
orange cats are male
No, it is possible to have an
orange female. Unlike the orange male, who only needs one copy of the O
gene to produce an orange coat, the female requires the O to be on both
chromosomes. If she has only one O, the resulting coat colour will be calico.
If
you no longer want your pet cat, it is OK to release it into the wild because
cats can fend for themselves.
It's a shame I am even having to
reply to this myth, but sadly there are still some people who tire of their pet
cat & leave the cat outdoors, justifying their behaviour by telling
themselves that cats can fend for themselves. This is NOT the case. Pet cats
who find themselves turfed out will most likely die of either starvation,
injuries caused by fights with other animals, disease or be hit by a car. If
you no longer want your cat then do the right thing & either find it a new
home or take it to a shelter.
All
male cats spray
Not all male cats spray. Entire
male cats are much more likely to spray than desexed ones, which is another
good reason to desex your cats. Female cats (especially entire ones) can also
spray, although it's less common for an entire female to spray than an entire
male.
You
can't turn an indoor/outdoor cat into an indoor only cat
Yes you can, and my cats are a
great example of this. They were all indoor/outdoor but reverted to indoor only
(with access to an outdoor enclosure) with very little difficulty. It is easy
to do as long as you ensure the cat(s) have enough mental stimulation.
Cats
are independent & the ideal pet for somebody with a busy lifestyle
This is entirely dependant on the
individual cat. Some cats are more independent than others but generally ALL
cats need some companionship. If you lead a busy lifestyle & spend
long hours working it is advisable you have two cats, so they can keep each
other company while you are out.
Cats
smother babies
While extremely rare it can
happen. I have heard of two cases, one resulting in a fatality, the other
resulting in a near miss. [1] However, there are several cases of parents
accidentally smothering babies in their sleep. Care should always be taken to
ensure a cat does not have access to a sleeping baby.
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