(Introduction)
Cats, one of life’s greatest mysteries. Well, it depends on the person. Some people just can’t seem to wrap their heads around why cats do things the way they do. In this podcast, we’ll cover some of the cat behaviours that baffle us all.
We’ll be going over purring, kneading, landing on feet, eating grass, and random biting.
(Purring)
Cats are known especially for their deep, rumblings called purrs. Purrs are practically synonymous with feline happiness.
Although cats purr when happy, they also purr to comfort themselves when they’re injured or in pain. Kittens learn how to purr within days of their birth. The purring allows the mother cat to know that her kitten is safe.
Along with indicating a bond between a mother and
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This is because purring happens in the respiratory cycle.
Internal laryngeal muscles are the source of the purring, along with the larynx and the neural oscillator.
But, exactly how a cat purrs is still one of science’s mysteries.
(Kneading)
Kneading, also known as “making muffins,” or “making bread,” is when a cat begins to massage with their paws.
Like purring, we are still unsure as to why cats knead.
One theory is that adults carry the trait from kittenhood, when they would knead around their mother’s teat when nursing. It’s believed that they associate the kneading with the comfort of their mother.
Another theory is that kneading comes from before the domestication of cats, when they would pat down foliage for a soft place to sleep or birth.
Kneading could also be another way for cats to mark their territory. Cats have scent glands in their paws, used when cats scratch things to claim it as theirs. Kneading could be another way to spread their scent.
(Landing on their feet)
Cats are well-known for their ability to land safely on their feet, but why is that?
From the moment they start falling, cats will shift their balance to prepare safely for the
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The height of the fall will determine how well the cat can handle the shock from the fall
Cats that fall from 5 or more stories often have a better chance of surviving than cats who fall from shorter heights because they have more time to correct themselves
(Eat Grass)
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Many cats eat grass, but do you know why?
It can happen for lots of different reasons, but one of the most common reason is for a mineral or vitamin deficiency
Some cats will eat grass simply because they like the taste
Cats will also eat grass if they need to throw up to clear their stomachs of bones, fur, feathers, and parasites.
(Bite randomly)
Cats will often bite people seemingly out of nowhere.
This is usually because cats don’t like endless petting, like dogs do.
Biting can also be a sign of over-stimulation.
To cats, biting can be a sexual move.
When a cat is petted too much, it’s possible they will bite because of this.
(Ending)
Now you know why cats do the things they