Why Some Cats May Lick Flooring: Experts Name the Main Reasons

28.02.2023 20:00
Updated: 14.04.2023 09:25

Among the strangest cat habits is the desire to lick the floor covering.

Some owners are wary of this habit, as it may be a dangerous symptom.

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Use of hazardous household chemicals

If you have pets, you need to be very picky about floor cleaning products. If the composition contains any substances with ammonia, the cat may show interest in it.

If an animal licks even a small amount of the dangerous detergent, it will lead to poisoning and even death without timely veterinary assistance, experts warn.

The smell of food

If your food sometimes falls on the floor, then even washing the flooring will not be able to perfectly remove the appetizing smell. In this case, the pet's interest is completely justified.

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Nutrient imbalance

If you want your cat to stay healthy, you should organize its diet correctly. To do this, it is important to buy quality food and supplement it with vitamins if necessary.

A cat may be interested in any inedible objects if it suspects that they contain nutrients.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


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  1. Why would a cat show interest in gender at all?
  2. Use of hazardous household chemicals
  3. The smell of food
  4. Nutrient imbalance