1. Cat paws are very sensitive: There are many sensitive nerves distributed on cats’ paws, which can The cat feels the distance of the prey and can keep the cat’s body balance, but the cat’s paw is also very sensitive to temperature, pressure and pain, because the cat’s paw pad is evolved from the epidermis, only a layer of dense and soft connective tissue, easy to Injuries from hot, cold or rough surfaces. Therefore, if the owner and the cat are not close enough, it is best not to touch the cat’s paws easily.
2. Cat’s claws can turn: The cat’s claws are very flexible and can be bent and turned, which is very helpful for cats to climb and hunt. Cats are also good at climbing trees because their front claws can be turned inward to tuck their claws into branches, allowing it to easily climb all over the tree and remain stable so that it does not fall easily. But it is difficult for cats to climb down, because the orientation of its front paws is not conducive to climbing down, which is why cats sometimes get trapped in trees and cannot get down.
3. Cat paws have shock absorption: The cat’s paws can reduce the impact of falling from a high place The resulting vibrations allow the cat to land “softly”. When the cat wants to jump from a high place or walk on a very rough ground, the paw pads
can play a role in relieving friction, so sometimes, the owner sees the cat behind him as soon as he looks back, but does not know when the cat came over .
4. The cat’s paws can clean the body: In addition to licking the cat’s fur to clean the body, those parts that cannot be licked can also be cleaned by the cat’s front paws, such as ears Back, chin, neck and face. Cats will first lick their paws, then use their paws to wipe those areas that cannot be licked, and cats can start grooming and cleaning with their front paws around four weeks after birth.
Because the cat’s claws are very sensitive, the pet owner should try to avoid the cat’s claws being pressed by things, and the pet owner should not hold the cat’s claws too hard , so as not to arouse its tension. If you still want to know the role of cat’s claws, you can continue reading “What is the role of cat’s claws? (two)”.
