Why Some Cats Play With Water: Few People Know

11.04.2024 17:00
Updated: 12.05.2024 21:58

When a cat plays with water, its owners find it a funny sight.

However, few people think about the reasons for such behavior. Let's consider them in more detail.

Entertainment and stimulation

Domestic cats often suffer from boredom. To break up their monotonous life, they may resort to playing with water.

In addition, the movement of the drops can increase the physical and mental activity of the pet.

Desire to refresh

In hot weather, animals may look for options to cool their bodies and normalize their temperature. Bathing in water is one such option.

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Instinct

Some believe that a cat's interest in water may be due to a natural instinct. The fact is that cats' prey often lives in or near water. Training skills allows the animal to feel like a predator.

Now you know about the possible reasons for your cat's increased interest in water.

Earlier we told you about rescuing a bird with a damaged wing.

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Elena Gutyro  

Content
  1. Entertainment and stimulation
  2. Desire to refresh
  3. Instinct