Cats are homeotherms Cats and dogs are homeotherms, meaning they maintain a fairly constant body temperature of 101.0 to 102.5°F (38.3 to 39.2°C), which is higher than the normal human body temperature 98.6°F (37°C). Their fur, which keeps them warm in winter, also protects them in the summer by preventing them from taking on too much heat. Cats don’t have a sweet tooth Cats don’t like or dislike sweetness, in fact, they can’t taste “sweet” at all. Cats only have 470 taste buds, compare this to 1,700 in dogs and 9,000 in humans. Cats may try to eat candy canes due to the minty smell, which is similar to catnip, even if your cat isn’t after a sweet fix, sugar ingestion can still be bad for them. Cat Eyes Cat eyes are beautiful, they are far-sighted and also have a blind spot right in front of their faces, which is why your kitty keeps missing the treat you put right under his nose. Cats also have very good night vision and can hunt in complete darkness with the same accurac...