Even Ultimate Cat Lovers Don’t Know These Feline Facts


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Cats Don’t Like Sweet Things

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Cats seem to love all the meaty foods you feed them but don’t even try to act curious when it comes to all the sweets on your table. Cats don’t have a sweet tooth, but the reason they don’t beg for cake is a step beyond that.

Cats aren’t fond of sweets because they actually can’t taste them. Cats are one of the few mammals in the world that lack the taste receptors for sweetness.


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