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"The Secret Is Out": Why Cats Sometimes Pretend to Be Sleeping - 3 Reasons
12.06.2024 18:58
Cats are creatures that evoke pleasant emotions in humans.
Sometimes they pretend to sleep. Not everyone understands the reasons for such pretense. Let's look at them in more detail.
Stress
When a cat hears frightening sounds or feels unsafe, it may pretend to be asleep.
The desire to steal a treat
Cats have a developed hunting instinct, which is associated with obtaining prey.
The prey is not always mice or birds. The cat may hunt for food lying on the table.
When stealing fish or meat, the cat may pretend to be asleep to show its owner that it is not involved. When the owner turns away, the cat may immediately take advantage of this, suddenly "wake up" and grab the prey.
Energy saving
When a cat pretends to sleep, it saves its strength and energy.
Now you know the reasons why a cat might pretend to be asleep.
Earlier we talked about the main rules for walking with a four-legged friend.
