Cats are fascinating, mysterious and sometimes delightfully strange. In this guide, you'll find 10 crazy cat behaviors that every owner will recognize - with a brief explanation of why cats do them and what's in it for you.
1. Night zoomies: sprints at 03:00
Suddenly you hear galloping paws through the house, followed by a pause and another sprint. Cats are twilight active; around early morning and evening they are most energetic, and that built-up energy erupts at night.
2. Irresistible boxes
Just opened the package and your cat is already in it. Boxes feel safe and sheltered and are perfect vantage points for observing your surroundings without being seen yourself.
3. The cat wink
That slow, dreamy blinking is, in cat language, a sign of trust and affection. Blinking back is allowed - it strengthens your bond.
4. Lying on your laptop
Warmth, your scent and guaranteed attention make your keyboard irresistible. Offer a warm, soft spot next to you as an alternative. Also read: 8 dogs or cats that express their need for attention in a special way while working from home.
5. 'Burying' food
Scraping next to the food bowl? Primal instinct to hide or mark food; sometimes it also just means "I don't want this right now."
6. Licking your face or nibbling your hair
Licking is grooming behavior and thus a sign of affection: you are part of the family. Setting boundaries can be done with a gentle redirect to a toy.
7. The hindquarters facing you
Sounds uncharming, but this is precisely trust: cats show their vulnerable backs only to those with whom they feel safe.
8. Kneading with the legs
Rhythmic trapping comes from the kitten period (letting milk flow). In adult cats, it means: I feel relaxed and safe.
9. Staring at 'nothing'
Hypersensitive vision and hearing: dusts, shadows or soft sounds that we do not notice attract their attention and hunting instinct.
10. Sleeping in seemingly uncomfortable places
High, warm or sheltered usually feels safer to cats than "soft." Comfort for humans is not always comfort for cats. Also discover the meaning of these 6 sleeping postures of your cat. Need to get away from home? Read how long your cat can be alone and what you can do if you are gone longer.
Recognizable? What does your cat do?
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Going on vacation? Book a loving babysitter through a cat sitter at home or read Which is better: cat boarding or staying home. Find your perfect cat sitter and travel with peace of mind.
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