As cat owners, we often see cats stretching.
For example, ordinary stretching
Lying down stretching
Leg-only stretching
Inverted stretching
So why do cats stretch so often? In fact, they want to express these meanings.
1. "Wake up"
When cats sleep for more than ten hours a day, their muscles will be very paralyzed, so after they wake up, they usually stretch their waists. This is to quickly wake up their muscles and stretch their limbs.
2. "Saw prey"
If a cat sees prey or something of interest, it will stretch and lower its body, indicating that it has entered a hunting state. This action can improve the cat's muscle stretchability and is beneficial to improving its ability to exercise.
3. "Feeling relaxed"
Cat stretching is a behavior that occurs when a cat feels comfortable and relaxed. When a cat stretches in front of you, it is expressing its trust in you.
4, "Marking Territory"
Some cats will raise their buttocks high when stretching. At this time, the scent glands in the anus will emit smell, and the cat will complete the behavior of marking its territory. This is why cats will raise their buttocks high when scratching their paws.
5. "Release Stress"
When a cat feels nervous or is in a stressful environment, the cat will stretch its body. The cat is expressing its stress and negative emotions. Stretching can help cats relieve stress and feel better.
It is best for pet owners to play with their cats more, which can relieve the stress of the cat’s life and divert the cat’s emotions.
6, "stomach discomfort"
If the cat has been stretching and maintaining this movement for a period of time, the pet owner should pay attention. The cat may have an upset stomach, which is a behavior done to relieve stomach pain.
Cats’ gastrointestinal condition is inherently poor and prone to indigestion. It is recommended that pet owners pay more attention to their cats’ gastrointestinal health, feed them regularly and quantitatively, and eat small meals frequently to help protect their gastrointestinal digestion.
Conclusion: What does your cat look like when it stretches? Might as well share it!
