Cat Scratching Floor While Drinking

While it seems strange to you it s perfectly natural and a throwback to kitty s wild origins.

Cat scratching floor while drinking.

Kneading is a sign of contentment. Continued treatment for your cat s scratching licking and chewing. Click to share on facebook opens in new window. My cat nacho sometimes scratches the floor before drinking water from his water cup i have seen this behavoir in other cats also does.

While it can be somewhat annoying for cat owners to have their pets scratching their carpets or tiles after every meal this behavior is completely harmless for the cat. Inexplicably he begins pawing at the floor around his bowl trying to hide his leftovers. The reasons for the behaviors are different for both of the situations that you have asked about. It is very common for a cat to scratch the area around their food and water.

Kneading while it looks similar to pawing is a sign of pleasure. When your cat kneads its paws it may be anticipating a pleasant experience such as eating a. So unless carpets or furniture are damaged there is no need for the owners to intervene in any way. Apr 4 2008 1 kunalen tcs member thread starter.

Cats and kittens will knead one another by gently alternating their paws much as a person might give another person a back rub. Kitty has just enjoyed another tasty meal from his food dish. 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. Start date apr 4 2008.

It is a habit that comes from instinct and is most common on outdoor cats or. They are burying it to save for later. Kneading the floor. Joined jul 12 2007 messages 44 reaction score 1.

Because it can be difficult to diagnose flea infestation in cats some veterinarians recommend trying reliable flea control products purchased from a veterinary office for six to eight weeks to see if it reduces the incidence of licking scratching or chewing.