4 Reasons Why Cats Bury Food: A Note for Pet Owners

15.10.2023 22:17

If a cat buries food scraps, it does not always mean that he does not like the food.

We explain why our mustachioed pets do this.

Why does a cat bury food?

It should be noted that burying food is a completely natural behavior for cats. This is how their wild ancestors hid food.

In addition, members of the cat family tend to bury food scraps so as not to attract other predators to their territory.

But it's not just about instincts. If you've recently changed your cat's food and noticed that it's burying, it might make sense to try a different option or go back to the old one.

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Also, the reason for such behavior may be the appearance of other pets in the house.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor