You may know your cat’s behavior patterns and habits, but how well do you know what your cat needs? Chances are good no matter what you do, your cat won’t be happy, but it doesn’t hurt to try once in a while anyway. A survey conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Purina ONE found several interesting facts about cats.

For example, cats need more protein than dogs. (Some cats may consider getting that extra protein by eating a dog, but most cats prefer wet or dried food instead.) Wet food also more closely mimics the diet a cat would usually get, although dry food is good for cleaning the cat’s teeth since it’s unlikely you’ll want to do it yourself.

To learn more interesting facts about cats, that you may not have known before, click here.