The reason why cats hide
It is the nature of cats to hide. What are the reasons for cats to hide?
Fright-fear
New home
The kitten was brought into the home for the first time, or moved to a new home, but always curled up in the corner, walking over There will be whining and growling. This is a normal phenomenon when the cat has entered a new environment.
Because of fear or stress, you should not disturb it at this time and let it adapt slowly.
Unfamiliar environment
Take a cat on a trip or picnic, and come to an unfamiliar environment, the cat usually Find somewhere to hide. That’s because cats are cautious by nature. In the face of an unfamiliar environment, they are afraid that there will be natural enemies, or that a powerful presence will harm it. They will only come out if the surrounding environment is safe.
When taking cats out, you need to prepare tents, or air boxes or cartons to build a relatively safe environment for cats.
In the early days of the cat’s adaptation, try to pet it with your hands to give the cat a sense of security. After the cat gets used to it, it will be very active and even wild. It is best to put a harness on the cat when you go out for a picnic to prevent the cat from playing crazy and escaping.
Stranger creatures
Whether there are strangers at home, such as the courier brother who picks up the courier, or strange puppies, cats, cats may secretly observe.
The cat will hide if it thinks the other party is strong or a threat to it. If the other party is a rookie, the cat may attack from the dark and come out to kill other cats or puppies.
Sudden noise
Because the cat’s hearing is very sensitive, in addition to indoor changes, cats are also sensitive to outdoor noise. Very alert.
If a new building is being built next door, the sound of an electric drill hitting the wall may also scare your cat.
On lower floors, cats may hide from stray cats, dogs or people outside the window.
Frustrated-sick
Socially frustrated
Cats may also hide when socially frustrated, such as being ostracized by other cats, or reprimanded by you, or at home If you do something bad and think something bad is about to happen, the cat may hide after breaking the vase.
One is to be frightened by the sound of the broken vase, and the other is to avoid the coming punishment.
Sick
Cats will hide when they are injured or unwell. Some free-range cats may run away from home when they are sick, only to return when their bodies recover.
The pet cats kept at home can only hide because they can’t go out.
On the one hand, it is because they are physically uncomfortable and do not like being touched by others. On the other hand, when there is a problem with its physical health, its heart is more fragile and its self-prevention psychology is stronger.
Because they can’t talk or express their pain, cats can only find a place to hide and heal their wounds. If your cat is abnormal in terms of diet and bowel movements, take it to the doctor in time.
Hunting-play
Hunting is a cat’s nature. In order to catch prey, cats will often hide in the prey. Nearby, waiting for an opportunity to attack.
This also explains why the cat suddenly jumps at you. It’s purely a natural impulse when cats are excited.
Because of nature, cats usually hide in paper bags or cardboard boxes, secretly observe the actions around them, and jump out when necessary.
Cats also like to look when you can’t find them. No one else can catch it, and the cat is very proud of it. It’s time to play with the cat.
Rest
Avoid the heat
In very warm and cold weather, You may suddenly find that your cat loves to hide.
On a hot day, you may see them finding dark, cool corners to escape the heat.
During the cold winter, cats will look for a cozy and warm spot, in a closet or under a blanket to help keep warm.
Like quietness
Cats have a quiet personality and like an independent and quiet space. When cats are resting, they don’t want to be disturbed. The hidden corners and dim light are more suitable for cats to sleep. Give cats more sense of security.
When you find that the cat is missing, it may be in a dark corner, sleeping deeply, it just wants to rest.
How to correct the cat often hides
The cat often hides in the corners, in order to prevent the cat from getting too much dust, we need to try to correct the cat’s hiding behavior.
Scare and Fear
Bring cats to see the world more often, cats will not be so afraid when they are used to seeing people , and not easily frightened. Take the cat out for a walk, don’t stay at home all the time, staying indoors all the time will affect the cat’s intellectual development.
If you have a booth at home, you can let the cat be the cat shopkeeper to help you attract customers. If you are going to the park grass to bask in the sun, you can bring your cat, and be careful not to forget the leash.
Cats are used to seeing the world, they will be very calm, they will not take external interference seriously, and they will not hide.
A cat who has never seen the world may be scared to urinate the first time he goes out, but he really urinates.
Frustration-sick
For cats that are in pain or sick, find the cause of the sickness as soon as possible, whether it is consulting an online veterinarian or taking the cat to the veterinary hospital, solve it as soon as possible, don’t put the small Illness becomes a serious illness.
For socially frustrated cats, give more care, comfort and petting, and reward them with treats.
Hunting and play
Reduce uncontrollable hiding places, such as the space under the bed as clean and tidy as possible, or completely closed.
For areas that are difficult to control and change, you can spray cat repellant to keep cats from staying in those areas to avoid dust and bacteria.
rest and sleep
Create a quiet and comfortable resting environment for the cat. If it doesn’t like someone’s cat litter
, you need to change the surrounding environment of the cat litter, and put the cat litter in a hidden, closed, safe environment.
Cats may like the simple cat litter made of waste paper boxes, rather than the bought litter box, especially if the waste paper box can be closed, cats will like it more, and even play in it.
