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A question about cats.....

gocatgo Oct 24, 2005 07:46 PM

Scientists have proven that cats have more hair on one side then their other side. Some people believe that this is because when cats lay on their side they need insulation from the cold on the floor or ground. Which side of a cat has more hair?

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Ruby and the Kitties
Simba, Samantha, Katrina & KatyKatt
Meow!! Meow!! Meow!! Meow!!

How wonderful to do nothing and then rest afterwards. Meow!

Replies (10)

phtessie Oct 25, 2005 07:28 PM

MOL, that is a new one to me...I have no idea which side would have more hair, my cats dont always lay on the same side...skratching hed in cunfuzzlement on this one.
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PHTessie

gocatgo Oct 26, 2005 06:22 PM

>>MOL, that is a new one to me...I have no idea which side would have more hair, my cats dont always lay on the same side...skratching hed in cunfuzzlement on this one.
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>>PHTessie

Look at this white cat walking. Which side looks like it has the most hair? heehee!

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Ruby and the Kitties
Simba, Samantha, Katrina & KatyKatt
Meow!! Meow!! Meow!! Meow!!

How wonderful to do nothing and then rest afterwards. Meow!

KatieKalico Oct 25, 2005 08:22 PM

I think that would depend on whether the cat is right pawed or left pawed.
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Mommy Terri and Da Jones Kite

gocatgo Oct 26, 2005 06:26 PM

>>I think that would depend on whether the cat is right pawed or left pawed.
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>>Mommy Terri and Da Jones Kite

Nice try. Not right- but good try all the same!

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Ruby and the Kitties
Simba, Samantha, Katrina & KatyKatt
Meow!! Meow!! Meow!! Meow!!

How wonderful to do nothing and then rest afterwards. Meow!

JaimeMarie Oct 26, 2005 03:04 PM

The top side
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Jaime owned by
Mya the dog
and the cats:Crash, Moxie, Gabby and sometimes Tucker

gocatgo Oct 26, 2005 06:30 PM

>>The top side
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>>Jaime

INCORRECT!

However, Jaime, we must think alike because that was my first thought too.

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Ruby and the Kitties
Simba, Samantha, Katrina & KatyKatt
Meow!! Meow!! Meow!! Meow!!

How wonderful to do nothing and then rest afterwards. Meow!

PHMadameAlto Oct 26, 2005 09:16 PM

The belly? Gotta love them fuzzy bellies...

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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

gocatgo Oct 28, 2005 08:01 PM

>>The belly? Gotta love them fuzzy bellies...
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No, MA, not the belly. Try again.
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Ruby and the Kitties
Simba, Samantha, Katrina & KatyKatt
Meow!! Meow!! Meow!! Meow!!

How wonderful to do nothing and then rest afterwards. Meow!

PHMadameAlto Oct 29, 2005 07:40 PM

OK - this is round-about...

I figured that a cat would lie on the side where it's heart would be warmest. I couldn't find which side of the chest a cat's heart is on, but I did find pages on CPR for cats. They said to lay the cat on its right side to massage the heart. So I figured the bulk of the heart is on the LEFT side, same as in a human. Ergo, my conclusion is that a cat would lie on it's left side, thus making the fur on the right side thicker. CV is currently curled up with his left side under, so he's backing up my theory.

I still like the belly theory best. I love them fuzzy bellies!
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

gocatgo Oct 29, 2005 11:05 PM

>>OK - this is round-about...
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>>I figured that a cat would lie on the side where it's heart would be warmest. I couldn't find which side of the chest a cat's heart is on, but I did find pages on CPR for cats. They said to lay the cat on its right side to massage the heart. So I figured the bulk of the heart is on the LEFT side, same as in a human. Ergo, my conclusion is that a cat would lie on it's left side, thus making the fur on the right side thicker. CV is currently curled up with his left side under, so he's backing up my theory.
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>>I still like the belly theory best. I love them fuzzy bellies!

Good theory, MA, and it's probably correct, however it appears that you've forgotten one tiny thing - this is a RIDDLE in the Feline Fun Forum.

Questions and answers don't have to be logical on this forum.

And the answer is - the hair is thicker on the OUTSIDE of a cat. MOL.
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Ruby and the Kitties
Simba, Samantha, Katrina & KatyKatt
Meow!! Meow!! Meow!! Meow!!

How wonderful to do nothing and then rest afterwards. Meow!

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