Why Cats Bury Food: 4 Reasons You Should Know

25.04.2024 09:31

Sometimes it's difficult to understand why cats behave in a certain way.

For example, sometimes fluffy animals can bury their food, which causes confusion among their owners.

And such behavior of the pet can be associated with several reasons.

They leave it for later

Animals may instinctively fear that food will go to waste.

This happens if the furry one does not have unlimited access to food. As a result, the pet will try to hide the food for later.

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Doesn't want to share

Cats may bury food if there are other pets in the house.

In this way, the fluffy one can try to get rid of the need to share food with other animals.

This behavior may also be associated with fear that the food will be taken away.

I don't like the food

Another reason for this behavior may be the fact that the pet simply does not like this food.

Therefore, the animal will try to hide it.

So it’s worth trying to give your furry friend a different food and see how he reacts.

Cleans up after himself

Some cats can be quite clean.

They try to keep their territory clean. And this applies not only to the litter box, but also to the food bowls.

Earlier we talked about how cats find their way home.

Author: Tatyana Khitrushko Editor of Internet resources

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  1. They leave it for later
  2. Doesn't want to share
  3. I don't like the food
  4. Cleans up after himself