The water’s reflection in the sink may also catch their eye. Why the preference? In the wild, moving water is more likely to be fresh and uncontaminated. Most cats prefer to drink moving rather than still water, which explains the lure of the faucet. #8: Why does my cat drink from the faucet? Don’t take your cat’s ankle ambushes as a personal attack, because they are simply mistaking your feet as prey-or a really fun toy. Moving feet are irresistible to a feisty feline. Your cat doesn’t need to hunt for food, but they still instinctively enjoy stalking, chasing, and pouncing. When your cat kneads you, they are likely quite content, so sit back and enjoy your kitty massage. Adult cats continue to find comfort from kneading, which they also use to mark their territory. This rhythmic paw pressing, sometimes referred to as “making biscuits” because the action mimics kneading dough, is an instinctive behavior first used by kittens to stimulate milk flow from their mother’s mammary glands. Think how you would feel if you saw your favorite dessert inside a glass case that you couldn’t open! Your mouth might also start to chatter––or drool. This instinctual rapid jaw movement signals excitement, and some frustration, when your cat observes prey. You have probably seen your cat sitting at the window, staring out intently, when suddenly they open their mouth and make a strange chattering sound. If your cat suddenly stops burying their poop, they may need to see their veterinarian to rule out any medical problems. Also in the wild, dominant cats often leave their excrement uncovered as a way of claiming an area. In the wild, cats cover their waste to hide their location from predators, and to show submission to other dominant cats. Your cat’s biggest predator may be the Roomba, but that doesn’t affect their natural survival instincts. Give that Amazon box a second life-you get free entertainment, watching your contortionist cat squeeze inside, and your cat gets to channel their inner lion king or queen. A box also caters to your cat’s instinct to ambush by allowing them to observe their surroundings undetected. Enclosed spaces provide security and comfort, and can reduce your cat’s stress levels. To avoid becoming the recipient of this unappealing gift-and to keep your cat safe-commit to keeping them indoors, or create a catio (i.e., a patio for your cat) so they can enjoy the outdoors safely.Ĭats are natural predators, and boxes are the perfect hiding place to safely stalk prey. In the wild, mothers bring back prey to their kittens to teach them to hunt and ensure their survival, and your cat may be following these familial sharing instincts.
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