Furry Friends Forever! – In Honor of our Animal-Friendly Policy

Statistics show that 9 out of 10 pet owners say that their pet is a member of their family. Cats and dogs are the popular animal companions, but many animals are kept as furry little family members. GRATiAE products don’t contain animal products and we don’t test our products on animals, making them completely animal friendly. You never have to feel guilty when using them while your pets look on, and your furry friends will thank you. Today, we’ll be highlighting some interesting animal facts in honor of our pet friends.

 

1. Cats have five toes on their front paws and four on their back paws, typically adding up to 18 toes per cat. Some cats, however, are born with more than the normal amount of toes and some cats have been born with 27 toes. These cats, (sometimes known as Hemingway Cats), have great climbing abilities and can turn door knobs to open doors without human assistance.

 

2. It’s been proven that dogs feel an emotional attachment to their owners and consider them part of the family. In fact, dogs can feel anxiety when their owners leave and can be comforted with a piece of their owners clothing that has their scent.

3. Hamsters are nocturnal creatures, so they mostly like to be awake at night. This is why they only like to run on their squeaky wheel when you’re trying to sleep.

 

The taste buds of cats can’t process sweet tastes and their tongues can’t detect sugars, which is why they aren’t impressed with the cupcakes you made for your office.

Hedgehogs have awful eyesight. Their sense of smell, however, is wonderful.

Cuddling with your pet can reduce stress and blood pressure. Cat purring, in particular, can help promote bone healing.

Rabbits, when excited, will bounce and spin to express their happiness. Cats are lactose intolerant. So are dogs, so you should probably stop giving them milk. The most common birds on the planet are chickens, which have been known to feel affection towards people and reciprocate when given a hug.

The use of animal testing is, fortunately, seeing a steady decline.