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Why do cats like to spin in circles before going to sleep?
发布时间 : 2024-01-29
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Have you ever seen a kitten spinning around in circles before going to bed?

Is this some mysterious ritual?

Some cats will cover their faces, stick out their tongues, and twitch while sleeping...

Cute face-covering!

The little tongue is exposed~~

Why do cats have so much trouble even sleeping?

Today we will explain the various "weird" behaviors of cats while sleeping~

Why do cats like to spin in circles before going to sleep?

01

Before the cat goes to sleep

When your cat goes to bed, does it fall down and start to sleep soundly?

Or do you need to do some preparatory exercises? For example:

Turn in circles

On foreign forums, many cat parents are wondering why their cats always turn in circles before going to bed... .

According to cat behaviorists, although modern domestic cats live indoors and do not have to worry about predators and bad weather, they still perform "sleeping rituals" originated from their ancestors...

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The reasons why ancestor cats performed this ritual may be:

▌Reason 1 Marking

The cat’s territory is the cat’s decision

The cat’s feet have The scent glands, while spinning in circles, mark the territory under their feet with their scent, and at the same time destroy the vegetation on the ground. Both are telling other cats that this is their private cat territory and no one is allowed to enter!

▌Reason 2: Make the bed

The cat’s circular motion helps to flatten tall grass, dig out stones in the soil, and detect other things that may hurt them. Creating a comfortable resting place is just like humans making their own beds~

▌Reason 3: Insulation/cooling

Turning around, the cat wrapped its tail around its body, and finally Form into a "cat bun" to stay warm...

On the other hand, cats may also be doing this to keep cool. House cats may also use this action to find cooler spots on blankets by turning around to dig out cooler dirt.

▌Reason 4: Drive away other small creatures

Outdoors, other creatures are not welcome where cats sleep. Drive snakes or insects away by turning in circles before going to bed.

In addition to spinning in circles, cats may also:

Step on milk

Meows like soft fufu, so they are ready to sleep~

Cats stepping on milk has always been a symbol of comfort and comfort, and this place is no exception. Cats think that the "bedding" is very satisfying and they feel comfortable and relaxed. Some kittens even fall asleep while stepping on it. ..

After finishing the preparations, the cat will also show some "strange" behavior when it officially goes to sleep...

02

The cat is sleeping soundly

Covering the head and covering the face

Actually, the cat’s posture is not to show off its cuteness...

According to behaviorist Linda’s conjecture, it may be because :

Sunshade

Cats like to bask in the sun, but in order to prevent the dazzling light from hitting their eyes, they use their paws as sunglasses...

Give Your own sense of security

It can also prevent harassment...

When sleeping, cats are used to using their paws (or other objects) to protect their head, face and other important parts, which may It’s to protect yourself from harm and give yourself a sense of security...

I fall asleep halfway through cleaning...

Cats usually spend 15% to 50% of their waking hours Time to clean up after yourself.

When a cat cleans himself and gets sleepy, the result is... he falls asleep while cleaning himself, and happens to have his paws on his face at this time.

Twitching

Those who have carefully observed their cats may find that some cats will occasionally twitch after sleeping soundly. Sometimes the whiskers move slightly, and sometimes they twitch. The whole cat was so intense that it felt like it was running fast...

Why do cats like to spin in circles before going to bed?

< p>Why is this?

➤ Normal dreaming

Most mammals have rapid eye movement sleep (REM), and cats are no exception.

And scientists believe that cats may dream about things that often happen in their lives while they are asleep.

➤ Feeling cold

When a cat feels cold, it may unconsciously regulate its body temperature through muscle trembling.

However, this situation mostly occurs in kittens with poor adaptability and self-regulation abilities.

➤ Digesting food

If the cat’s abdomen is crawling or spasming, it may be that it is digesting food...

! Sick

Like cramps in humans, cats may experience muscle spasms, which may indicate other illnesses or health problems.

For example, epilepsy, sleep disorders caused by parasites, other metabolic diseases (such as hepatic encephalopathy, hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, etc.) or toxic diseases, etc.

Tongue sticking out

Just like when people fall asleep, they sometimes open their mouths and drool unconsciously. Cats also open their mouths slightly because their muscles relax after falling asleep. ,Sticking out tongue.

When the cat is full of sleep, it has to get up~

What will the cat do after waking up?

03

Cat wakes up from sleep

Meows

Have you ever had such an experience?

When the cat wakes up, it starts to "meow~meow~". In fact, behind this meow is the kitten...

Remind you!

The cat woke up, but there was no food in the cat’s bowl, there was no water in the water bowl, the toilet was too full, and the cat couldn’t get down...

Reminder Quickly meet the cat's physiological needs!

Need you!

Where are you, shoveling shit? Why leave the cat here alone?

Some veterinarians believe that cats meow after waking up because the cat does not see its owner after waking up. Cats with a strong sense of attachment to their owners may meow and meow at the same time. Find the owner. < /p>

Yawn

Ha~yawn~

A cat that has just woken up may subconsciously open its mouth to spit out carbon dioxide and absorb it due to lack of oxygen in the brain. oxygen.

In addition, stretch your waist and move your joints and muscles to wake yourself up as soon as possible~

After reading the above interpretation, do you understand it?

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