8 Strange Cat Behaviors Explained

Cats are adorable and intelligent animals that behave in ways that we may find unusual or

strange

, however, there are logical and reasonable explanations behind their

strange

behaviors

. In this video we will talk about eight strange cat

behaviors

and explain the meaning behind them. Number eight, why kittens freeze. When grabbed by the neck at one time or another, you've probably seen a mother cat carrying her kittens by the neck, this form of transportation is known as scruffy mother cats only carry their kittens by the neck for the first few weeks of In life they can do that because kittens have a reflex in which their bodies remain completely limp when picked up by the neck.

The neck was designed by nature as a handle to transport kittens from one place to another and to make life easier for the kittens' parents. They are made to be very obedient and submissive, it works as a kill button to allow mothers in the wild to worry less. Evolution has worked hard to encourage kittens and puppies to be calmly obedient when their parents pick them up. were successfully moved to a safe place and survived, while those that squirmed did not survive number seven why do cats follow you everywhere in the house if you live with a feline have you noticed that they follow you everywhere this behavior may seem strange, especially since cats have a reputation for being very independent creatures most of the time cats follow us because they like our company, contrary to what many people believe, cats love to be with their human companions as As domestication has progressed over the years, cats are becoming more sociable and enjoy spending time with each other. their human family another reason why cats follow you is because they want to entertain themselves it is common for felines to get bored because they often spend all their time inside the house an indoor cat cannot perform the typical hunting and exploring behaviors innate to a feline so they can continue to be looking to be stimulated and also cats are a bit nosy and want to know what you are doing at all times.

Cats can also follow you when patrolling their territory in the wild. Part of a feline's daily activities is that they walk several times through their territory, they do this to spread their scent and find possible intruders. On the other hand, if your cat follows you and meows constantly, it is possible that they are in poor health or want something. like food or a clean litter box. This is why many cat owners notice that their cats tend to follow them when mealtime approaches. Number six. Why cats don't always cover their waste. Varying waste is a natural feline instinct and it's not just because cats are obsessed with cleanliness in the wild.

Weaker and smaller cats bury their droppings to eliminate odors and avoid attracting the attention of predators. Dominant cats that compete for territory, such as leopards, lions and tigers, often do not bury their feces, sending a message that they are declaring that this area is theirs. Lions even build a small hill out of dirt and leaves and then deposit their poop on top so everyone can see and smell it. When a domesticated cat suddenly decides not to bury their droppings, they may want to alert other cats or their owner to their presence. Even if a feline has lived in the same place for some time, it may not feel that it is its territory, so it leaves its feces uncovered to warn other animals that this particular territory belongs to them.

This is often seen among male cats or when a new cat is introduced. comes home, but make no mistake, your cat may not bury his waist either if he doesn't like the texture or smell of the litter or if the litter box is too small for him, the quality of the litter and the box they can be the best. The reason your cat wants to spend less time in the box. Painful medical problems like a urinary tract infection or a sore paw can also cause a cat to want to spend less time in the box and therefore not cover their stool number five, why cats from time to time.

For a while you may notice that your cat makes a sneer, the upper lip retracts, the nose wrinkles, and the mouth opens and remains slightly open for some time. This phenomenon has a scientific name, it is called the Fleman response and this behavior is not limited to domestic cats, many other mammals, including lions and horses, also perform this action. When a cat displays the Fleman response, they are basically analyzing a particular odor. This response allows odor to travel along the palate, where a specialized sensory structure known as the vomeronasal organ is located. Cats are found to use this organ when they encounter any scent they sense, it requires further analysis and is usually used by unneutered males who react to the pheromones in the urine of females in heat number four why cats hate closed doors Maybe you're in the bathroom minding your own business and you hear scratching or meowing outside the door.

If you've ever closed a door behind your cat, you probably know that a closed room is something cats hate. Cats may be attracted to closed doors because they want to know what. is happening on the other side, especially if they hear or smell something that piques their curiosity and remember that although cats live solitary lives in the wild, they are still social creatures, falling at your closed door indicates that your pet enjoys your company and wants hang out with you and keep in mind that some cats don't like closed doors due to their territorial nature. Cats think they actually own your house and get confused when part of their territory is closed to them.

Number three, why do cats whistle from time to time. In a while you will be able to see your cat sticking his tongue out of his mouth. This cartoonish expression is known as blep. Experts say that blepping is the way cats investigate their environment using their sense of taste to understand what is happening around them. around this is how a cat smells its surroundings with its tongue, interestingly, fluttering can also occur when the cat forgets to stick its tongue back in. It can happen when you distract him in the middle of a feeding or grooming session, the cat may have looked at you and been unable to retract his tongue. tongue completely and remember that a bleep can also occur when a cat has been sedated, as long as your cat is totally relaxed, it can loosen its jaw, which is enough for the slight tip of its tongue to begin to protrude.

You often see this with Persian cats. Felines have flat faces and their tongues hang out because they lack space to store it. Number two, why can't they sit on anything you're reading? You've probably noticed that cats love to sit or walk on whatever you're looking at, whether it's a book, laptop, or newspaper, believe it or not, it's been happening for centuries. There are cat paw prints even in a 15th century manuscript. Why do they do it well? There are a few reasons why a cat likes to perch on objects like books. Firstly, those items have your smell, like many animals, cats are largely guided by their sense of smell and if an object smells like you, they want to be close to it because it makes them feel safe and content.

You've probably noticed that your cat only likes to sit on the book you were reading and not any of the others, it's because he wants the one that smells like you. Another reason cats like to sit on your items is because they are very territorial when cats walk on your things. They transfer their pheromones, which come mainly from their face and paws, to the object, giving it a scent unique to them. This is a cat's way of establishing ownership of it. Your feline sees you reading those books for a long time and thinks there is something very important there.

They choose to leave their scent on that object and mark it as their territory and remember that cats are intelligent animals, so they know that whatever you are reading is getting all your attention and that is the attention they want for themselves, so they will sit . or walk right over your things so you have to focus on them number one, why do cats urinate outside the litter box a cat can urinate outside the litter box for several reasons, most often the condition or Quality of litter in the box is the reason why cats urinate outside the box.

They are very clean animals and do not like to visit a litter box that is not cleaned regularly; The box could also be difficult for your cat to reach, such as when it is too far away or on a different floor, the right litter box setup will offer your feline peace and privacy, but it should be easy for your cat to access the areas. urine marks, which are another reason why cats may urinate outside the litter box; In this case, the cat strategically chooses the location of the litter box. Urine marking may urinate on the edges of the house or make a perfect circle around their litter box.

This is a cat's way of sending a signal to other animals or visitors in the house to keep stress away. It is also an important factor when it comes to House Dirt Problems in Cats. Stress presents itself in ways that you would not expect. Environmental changes, visitors or even arguments in front of them are some possible triggers of anxiety in cats. Remember that underlying medical conditions can also be a cause of a cat urinating outside the litter box. The culprit is a urinary tract infection.