Why does a cat lie down in a frog pose?

19.01.2023 01:00

The structure of the body allows cats to take the most elaborate poses.

For example, sometimes cats lie in a frog pose - spread out on their stomachs with their hind legs spread out.

We explain why cats adopt such a strange pose.

Why does a cat lie down in a frog pose?

When looking at a cat lying in a frog pose, it may seem like something is hurting it.

But there is no reason to worry, the cat is quite comfortable in this position.

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Photo: © Belnovosti

Often cats lie down in the frog pose after a tiring game or running around the apartment to relax and relieve muscle tension.

Cats know that after physical activity, muscles must be thoroughly stretched.

Cats also adopt the frog pose to reduce their body temperature in hot weather.

In hot weather, cats often lie down on the floor because it is cooler there, especially if the flooring is tiled.

And in the frog pose, the area of the cooled surface of the body increases.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor