CATDOLL : How many fingers does a cat have?

Cats have a total of 9 fingers, five on the front feet and four on the back feet. If you look closely, you will find that one of the fingers on the front feet of cats is not on the same plane as the other four fingers, and there is thick meat at the bottom of the cat's toes, which is called a fatty pad. The fatty pad makes cats walk silently and greatly helps them hunt prey. Cats have sharp nails on the ends of their toes. And the claws can be retracted freely. In order to prevent the nails from being blunted, they will retract when resting and walking, and extend them when hunting and climbing.

What are cat's claws good for?

1. Natural shock absorber: Cat's paws are natural shock absorbers, mainly due to the flesh pads on the paws, which can provide very good cushioning and reduce friction, effectively preventing the cat from getting injured when jumping up and down.

2. Natural silencer: The pads on the cat's paws also have a very good sound-absorbing effect, making the cat walk silently.

3. Secreting odor: The cat's claws also have the function of secreting odor, which helps the cat occupy its own territory.

4. Sweating to dissipate heat: There are a large number of sweat glands on the cat's paws, which can help the cat regulate temperature and dissipate heat.

5. Cleaning function: Cats wash their faces and scratch themselves with their claws. Cats about one month old can use their claws to comb and clean themselves.

6. Hunting and climbing: A cat's nails can be retracted and retracted freely. When hunting, the cat's nails are retracted to prevent being discovered by prey; when climbing, the cat's nails are extended to help it climb steadily and quickly.

7. Sensors: Cats' paws contain a large number of nerve receptors. They sense vibrations, pressure, and texture through their paw pads to judge the surrounding environment.