Fun Friday Cat Fact of the Day 6-5-20

[Catzzzmeow]

A cat’s stomach is about the size of what?

A. Racquet Ball
B. Ping-Pong / Table Tennis Ball
C. Tennis Ball
D. Baseball


Answer: B. A cat's stomach is about the size of a Ping-Pong ball. It is designed to hold no more than 1-2 tablespoons of food at one time. This is the amount equal to the edible contents of their typical prey. This is why when your cat eats a big portion of food at one time, it can lead to them vomiting it right back up.


TGIF Lairians

Thank you @Duglynukem for allowing me to use beautiful Cleo as this week’s fun fact model.

 

[Bailey21]

A ping pong ball! That's so tiny! I now wonder where Finn manages to store his 2.70 oz per meal that he eats in 45 seconds flat, and never pukes! He can't let food go to waste

Gorgeous Cleo.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

@Bailey21 I think many learn to adjust naturally/expand. Just like we humans do at huge meals I guess lol. But, I too was shocked how small their stomachs are. Also makes sense why some find feeding several smaller meals seems to help some not vomit as much.

 

[Yoda mom]

hugs n head smooches beautiful Cleo!

 

[Toa and Ross]

That's so tiny! Cleo is stunning