Cat Scratching Floor While Drinking

Apr 4 2008 1 kunalen tcs member thread starter.

Cat scratching floor while drinking.

Kitty has just enjoyed another tasty meal from his food dish. It is very common for a cat to scratch the area around their food and water. The reasons for the behaviors are different for both of the situations that you have asked about. They are burying it to save for later.

Cat scratching the floor before drinking water. The wall and floor scratching behaviors you are describing are common cat behaviors. A cat sits and screams at her water bowl for several minutes before taking a drink and the behavior has been going on for four years. Kneading while it looks similar to pawing is a sign of pleasure.

Continued treatment for your cat s scratching licking and chewing. Click to share on facebook opens in new window. Joined jul 12 2007 messages 44 reaction score 1. My cat nacho sometimes scratches the floor before drinking water from his water cup i have seen this behavoir in other cats also does.

It is a habit that comes from instinct and is most common on outdoor cats or. When your cat kneads its paws it may be anticipating a pleasant experience such as eating a. Inexplicably he begins pawing at the floor around his bowl trying to hide his leftovers. Cats and kittens will knead one another by gently alternating their paws much as a person might give another person a back rub.

Kneading the floor. Kneading is a sign of contentment. Start date apr 4 2008. While it seems strange to you it s perfectly natural and a throwback to kitty s wild origins.

So unless carpets or furniture are damaged there is no need for the owners to intervene in any way.