Have you ever wondered why the kitten at home suddenly runs happily after pulling his poop? Today, let us find out and unravel the five secrets behind this behavior.
1. Continuation of survival instinct
First of all, this may be the survival wisdom left by the cat's ancestors. In the wild, in order to avoid tracking of natural enemies, cats will quickly bury feces and stay away from defecation sites. Although domestic cats don’t need to worry about predators, this instinctive behavior is deeply imprinted in their genes, and running after defecation may be the embodiment of this ancient habit.
2. Release of physical and mental pleasure
Secondly, defecation is a physiological relief for cats, which will activate their vagus nerves and bring an indescribable sense of comfort. Just as humans feel relaxed and happy after completing a certain task, cats will also express this joy from the inside out through running.
3. Declaration of Independence
For little cats who have just tasted independence, being able to independently complete excretion and reject the cat mother's help is a milestone on the road to growth. They declare their independence by running and show confidence and pride in their own abilities.
4. Signals of physical discomfort
However, there is also a possibility that the cat is conveying information about physical discomfort through abnormal behavior. Constipation, infection or other health problems may cause cats to feel uncomfortable after defecation, and thus exhibit abnormal behaviors such as running. At this time, as owners, we should observe carefully and take the cat to medical treatment in time.
5. The nature of cleanliness
Finally, cats are born with little cleaning skills. Running after defecation may be just a way for them to quickly return to clean. By running, cats can shake off the “dirty” on their bodies while staying away from unpleasant scents and keeping themselves elegant and neat.
To sum up, behind the "crazy running" behavior of cats after defecation, there are rich emotional and physiological needs. As cat owners, we should not only pay attention to their daily lives, but also learn to listen to their silent language and give them more care and care.