Does your cat lick and groom your fur a lot?In fact, there are many hidden meanings behind this behavior of cats. Let's demystify the cat's "grooming" behavior and learn about its four modes and what they mean!
1. Tidying up appearance: love beauty, cats also have.
Have you noticed that cats will start licking their fur at some point after eating?Actually, this is a cat tidying up its appearance. Like humans, cats are also conscious of their image. They lick their hair, starting around their mouths and working upwards to make them look more tidy. In addition to eating, cats will also groom their hair after playing and defecating to ensure that their bodies are clean and hygienic.
2. Mask the smell: maintain the unique taste.
When a cat is petted, you will find that it will constantly lick the touched area. This is because in the wild, cats don't like to get their bodies contaminated with other scents so as not to be detected by predators or prey. Therefore, when the cat is touched, it will cover up the smell of the touched by licking and restore its unique smell. At the same time, cats will also exchange scents by licking each other when interacting with other cats, building trust and intimacy with each other.
3. Regulate body temperature: Respond intelligently to temperature changes.
When the temperature changes, you will find that the cat starts to lick its fur frequently. In fact, this is the cat regulating its body temperature. By licking the hair, the hair becomes fluffy, which improves the thermal insulation effect of the body;And by licking the body, the hair is moistened and the heat of the body is reduced. Cats also self-regulate their body temperature after bathing to ensure that their bodies are always in a comfortable state.
4. Transfer behavior: Tips for relieving stress.
When cats are faced with emotions such as stress, anxiety, or nervousness, they will do something completely different from their usual behavior to divert their attention. One of the most common is "grooming" to calm the mind. This behavior can not only relieve the psychological stress of cats, but also make them relax and relieve tension. For some small accidents or sudden sounds, cats will also use "grooming" to divert their attention and calm themselves down.
Summary: Understanding the meaning behind a cat's "grooming" behavior can help us better understand their psychological state and needs. In daily life, we can pay attention to these behaviors and habits of cats to provide them with a more comfortable, caring and healthy living environment.
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