Why do cats like to sit in boxes?
This is one of the eternal questions to which not all of us know the answer.
The cat will always somehow shrink and be able to climb even into a small box to rest there for a while.
Why do cats feel the need to climb into cardboard boxes?
Cats feel comfortable in close quarters because they feel more secure in such an environment. It is possible that some of this behavior goes back to when they were kittens and in the womb, when they felt safe.
There is a certain peculiar feeling of comfort and complete safety in this.
Cat in a box - comfort and peace
Science has been able to back up this theory. Animal behaviorists have studied the stress levels of newly adopted cats and found that cats with access to boxes have lower stress levels than others and adjust much more quickly.
Even if they are not as protected as they think, and the same things can happen to them in the box as outside it, they still feel like they are protected from danger.
There is another benefit to curling up in a hiding place: it helps the cat retain more heat.
Cats tend to be most comfortable at temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius, so you'll often see your cat sitting on a radiator, laptop, or other heat-generating device. When a cat is warm, it feels relaxed.
Sometimes cats may hide in sinks and other narrow openings in your home, but a simple cardboard box will be enough to make you feel cozy.
If you are still worried about this, remember that you most likely reacted with affection when you found your pet in this position.
People see a cat in a box and say, "Oh, that looks so cute!" And for cats, it really does feel good and peaceful.
Earlier we wrote about how to properly train a kitten to use a litter box.
