14 Things Cats LOVE (#3 Might Wake You Up)

foreign lovers and welcome back to another video in order to have a close bond with your cat it's important to understand what they love for this list we are speaking in Broad Strokes because every cat is different so what one cat loves another might not even like however in general most cats love the same things by the way last week we covered 14 Things cats hate so be sure to check out that video next and if you enjoy learning about cats consider subscribing so you never miss another cat video now here are 14 things that cats love number one sleeping most of us should probably take notes from our feline friends because they know the importance of sleep according to pet MD cats sleep for an average of 15 hours a day but it depends on the cat because some sleep as little as 12 hours a day While others can sleep up to 20 hours in a 24-hour period either way it's clear that cats love sleep and for good reason cats have a natural instinct to hunt and hunting takes a lot of energy sleeping is essential to conserve the energy needed to hunt Chase and catch their next meal so it makes sense that cats evolved to sleep for long periods of time number two high spots cats absolutely love high spots but it's not because they're showing off their impressive climbing abilities instead cats feel safe when they're high up and out of the way in their minds hanging out in a high spot is a safety precaution there's no way that Rover the dog is making it up that bookcase cats also enjoy being able to see what's going on in their territory and what better way to seed their Turf than high up for these reasons every cat parent should have at least one cat tree in the home bonus points if you add cat shelves along the wall number three routine I'm sure many of you have experienced being woken up by your cat on your day off no fluffy isn't trying to get on your nerves instead cats love having a routine if you normally feed them at 7am they expect breakfast at 7am every single day with no exceptions this love of routine stems back to their Natural Instincts cats are crepuscular which means they are naturally most active at Dusk and Dawn since their natural prey is out at those times cats became hardwired to hunt at Dusk and Dawn just as their Wildcat ancestors did to keep fluffy happy try your best to stick with a routine number four observing it's no secret that cats love observing the world especially when it comes to bird and squirrel watching that's why cats love to look out windows when a cat has access to a window they have hours of entertainment if you want to score a bonus points with your cat put a bird feeder directly outside a window they regularly go to and watch them go nuts unfortunately not all of us live in areas that have a lot of window action so to say that's when Cat TV comes in handy as a quick announcement the Prairie Journal will soon be adding a second Channel dedicated to Cat TV where you'll find tons of videos of birds squirrels fish and so on we'll make another announcement as soon as it's launched questions number five cat music many cat parents have heard of cat TV but not as many are familiar with Cat music no I don't mean a man of Rock Cats although that would sure be fun to see instead we're talking about calm and soothing music Louisiana State University researchers found that cats going through a stressful vet visit could be calmed by hearing music specifically made for cats previous researchers found that classical music can make cats calmer what's more is that a publication in the Journal of feline medicine and surgery found that cats May calm down even more when listening to music specifically made with them in mind we actually have a calming music song Here on our Channel which will be linked in the description number six running water if your cat is fascinated with a sink then this one shouldn't be surprising cats are very attracted to running water with some of them loving it so much that it seems like an obsession this love of running water is believed to be instinctual their Wildcat ancestors likely developed an aversion to Stillwater because it has a higher chance of containing bacteria which is a recipe for sickness so cats learn to be more trusting of running water which tend to be the cleanest option if you'd rather keep fluffy off the kitchen counter we suggest getting a pet Fountain not only will it be put to good use but it'll also encourage them to drink more water hydration is important to keep cats healthy number seven scratching scratching is not only completely natural for cats but it's also necessary to keep their claws healthy scratching helps remove the dead outer nail husk which keeps their nails healthy and sharp this act also gives your cat the opportunity to stretch which strengthens their upper body muscles scratching is also a way for your cat to mark their territory by leaving pheromone markers behind it also feels really good to cats and can even relieve stress no wonder they love it with that said it's important to have plenty of scratching posts available throughout the house not only will this protect your furniture and other belongings but also make your feline very happy number eight sunbathing pet MD explains that the normal body temperature for cats is between 99.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit sunbathing is a way for cats to bring the temperature of their environment closer to the temperature of their bodies cats also love warmth because it saves them the energy of having to generate heat themselves talk about efficiency what's also interesting is that cats seek out warmth at nap time to make up for the slight body temperature drop that happens during sleep that's why it's important to keep cat beds near warm or sunny spots in your home if possible also add a cat tree or shelf near a warm spot and your feline friend will thank you with purrs number nine boxes just about every feline parent knows that cats love boxes it turns out that our feline friends love your Amazon deliveries for one main reason security a box is a small confined space and small spaces make cats feel safe and secure this is because they're Wildcat ancestors would sleep in Hidden spaces to avoid Predators ah now it makes sense although house cats don't have to worry about getting eaten the tendency to love small spaces such as boxes drawers or cabinets remain ingrained in their nature so next time you get a delivery from Amazon leave the box out for fluffy to enjoy number 10 grooming it's no secret that cats love to groom themselves but you may be surprised to learn exactly how much they love it according to the Cornell feline Health Center cats typically spend between 30 and 50 percent of their Day Grooming themselves no wonder cats are considered clean animals as you've probably noticed a cat's tongue feels like sandpaper that's because their tongues have tiny hooks called the Pilla that acts like a comb when they Glide across fur this helps detangle for spread natural oils and remove dirt another reason cats love grooming is because spreading saliva over their fur helps them stay cool cats also groom each other and sometimes they're humans as a sign of affection number 11. they're humans contrary to popular belief cats aren't cold and aloof creatures that want to be left alone in reality cats love spending time with their humans they're just more subtle about it than dogs a cat might want pets or cuddles from you or they might be content with just hanging out close by either way cats Love and Desire companionship with their humans because you're part of their family for this reason it's incredibly important to set aside time every day to hang out with your feline friend whether it's watching TV together or playing with a laser pointer your cat loves any relaxing or fun interaction with you number 12. playing although house cats don't have to worry about catching dinner like their Wildcat counterparts the love of hunting is still hardwired in their brains the best way to satisfy that love of the Hunt is to play with your cat because many cat toys mimic prey catfishing poles or plush mice are just a couple of the many popular options out there since cats love to play so much try to have play time with them every single day aside from making them happy it's also essential for them to get exercise keep in mind that cats typically need at least 30 minutes of exercise a day number 13 being pet many cats love being pet by their humans and this love stems back from Kitten Hood kittens are licked and groomed by mama cat which naturally Comforts them if you stop to think about it petting mimics grooming which would explain why cats usually enjoy it so much however not all pettings are equally loved research has shown that animals prefer to be petted in ways similar to how they show affection to members of their own species Companion Animal psychology explains that cats usually prefer being touched around the lips chin and cheek between the eyes and ears and around the base of the tail which are all areas that have scent glands to put this into perspective cats transfer sent to one another when they rub up against each other in those areas which makes them smell more similar number 14 fresh food some cats refuse to eat leftovers and it's hard to blame them doesn't fresh food always taste best to you aside from taste cats also love fresh food because it's safer than stale food when food is left out for too long bacteria buildup happens which can lead to sickness for this reason wet food should not be left out for more than a few hours and dry food should not be left out for more than a day the good news is that avoiding leftovers should be pretty simple as long as you stick to the portion recommendations just like with human men the best way to your cat's heart is through their stomach so which of these things does your cat love the most let us know in the comments below also if you enjoyed 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Channel: The Purring Journal

Views: 1,072,578

Keywords: cat love, cat tips, cat parenting, happy cat, why does my cat love me

Id: m-VAm8B-19Q

Length: 10min 19sec (619 seconds)

Published: Sat Feb 12 2022