Why does a cat scratch its paw near its bowl before or after eating: does it really not like the food?
09.05.2023 22:21
Many cats are known to have a strange habit of scratching the floor near their food bowl with their paw before or after eating.
We explain what this behavior of our pets means.
Why does a cat scratch the floor near its bowl?
Cats scratch the floor near their bowls due to natural instinct: the cat is trying to bury the remains of food, just like its wild ancestors did.
This is completely normal behavior, the only thing you should worry about is the condition of the floor.
To prevent your cat from scratching the floor, feed it small portions. If there is no food left in the bowl, your pet will not bury it.
Scratching the floor may also mean that the cat simply doesn't like the food.
