Why do some cats dip their paws in their water bowls?

16.06.2023 18:57

Cats create coziness in the house, change the mood, and they are also real originals.

Such animals often surprise their owners with strange behavior. For example, a pet can sit near a glass or bowl of water and simply dip its paw.

There is no need to be surprised by such behavior, as there are several simple explanations.

The thing is that most often a cat dips its paw into a bowl if the container is too small and its whiskers catch on the edges, which causes discomfort. You need to replace the bowl with a wider one as soon as possible.

Also, a pet may touch the surface of the water with its paw only to determine the water level. This means that the purr may be afraid to wet its nose or whiskers.

Cat
Photo: © Belnovosti

In addition, the cat may just want to play if it suddenly gets bored. In this case, you should pay attention to the pet, talk to it and play, and the water in the bowl should be replaced with fresh water.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor