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. Click to share on facebook opens in new window. Cat scratching the floor before drinking water. It is a habit that comes from instinct and is most common on outdoor cats or. Kneading while it looks similar to pawing is a sign of pleasure.
Start date apr 4 2008. My cat nacho sometimes scratches the floor before drinking water from his water cup i have seen this behavoir in other cats also does. Apr 4 2008 1 kunalen tcs member thread starter. Kneading is a sign of contentment.
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. So unless carpets or furniture are damaged there is no need for the owners to intervene in any way. Kitty has just enjoyed another tasty meal from his food dish. Continued treatment for your cat s scratching licking and chewing.
Cats who scratch the floor or wall after using the litter box are usually making a comment about the litter box itself and or the litter that is being used. Inexplicably he begins pawing at the floor around his bowl trying to hide his leftovers. 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.
The wall and floor scratching behaviors you are describing are common cat behaviors. 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. They are burying it to save for later. The reasons for the behaviors are different for both of the situations that you have asked about.
When your cat kneads its paws it may be anticipating a pleasant experience such as eating a.