The cat has the ability to surprise us with its behavior. Sometimes it amuses us, others it worries us, and many other times it leaves us with a sea of doubts when we cannot understand it. And it is that this animal, of wild appearance, although it has managed to adapt to a world with humans, it has not stopped being a feline, like the tiger or the lion.
Thus, to find out why my cat rolls on the ground, we can find the answer if we look at the big cats that live in the wild.
Why do cats roll in the dirt?
By doing so, we will quickly know that pheromones they play a very important role in your social relationships. Thanks to them, they can know for example if a female is in heat, or if another cat wants to protect its territory by leaving its body odor. Therefore, when he rolls on the ground, what he is trying to do is precisely the latter.
All animals, including people, give off a body odor that can be more or less perceptible depending on how well developed the sense of smell is, and if there is an "extra" organ that allows us to smell smells that most of living beings we are not able to perceive. In the case of cats, this extra organ is called the Jacobson, which is located just below the palate. (More information on feline marking here).
But no, not only does he do it to mark but also to cool off During the summer days, since, although it is adapted to a warm climate, it is not for nothing that it is originally from the desert, if the temperatures are high and remain for several days, it can have a bad time if it is not protected. One way he has found to do this is to lie down and roll on cold surfaces, such as tiles.
My cat rolls on the ground when he sees me, why?
El body language of cats is very rich, and this is something that the people who live with them can verify daily. But in addition, these animals can create a very special bond with your family - or someone from your family - human. That is why when we return home after being away for a while, they can lie on the ground and roll over.
The question is, why exactly do they do it? Well, when felines or any animal lie on their back they are leaving their most vulnerable part exposed, so we can assume that they will only do it if they feel safe and confident. In other words: if your cat rolls on the ground when he sees you, He's telling you that he's really glad to see you
My cat meows and rubs, what does he want?
This is a classic. You come home, or it is a special hour, and the cat approaches you meowing in a curious way while rubbing itself. What is it trying to tell us? Before answering that question, let me tell you that this it is an animal that follows a routine. This routine can only be modified if you love or benefit from this novelty in some way, since it costs you very little to incorporate it into your day to day life.
Then, If you get used to giving him, for example, a can of wet food at the same time every day, I can assure you that that cat is going to meow and rub himself when the moment approaches. Of course, he doesn't understand hours, but he doesn't need to. He senses that you are going to give it to him by your movements, and it is even possible that by the words you say to him (and no, he does not understand the meaning of those words, but they are associated with that thing that you are going to give him).
Why does my cat fall to the ground?
If we have a cat, it may be that she falls to the ground for the reasons that we have already commented (she wants something and / or it is simply that she is affectionate), but if it is not neutered, that is, if we have not taken her to the vet to have her ovaries or also the uterus removed, twice a year will have the zeal.
During these times, she will become even more affectionate. It will drop to the ground, it will rub against our legs more often, and it will meow quite a bit at night. All with the sole purpose that we let her leave the house so that she can go find a partner, something that we should not do since the risk that we lose it forever or that an accident happens is very high, especially if we live in a city or town.
So to avoid problems, it is best to castrate it, being highly recommended to do it before the first heat (that is, from 5-6 months of age).
So if your cat rubs against the ground, you know that it may be marking its territory or looking for a way to protect itself from the heat 🙂.
I have a great intrigue, I have a cat that had babies 28 days ago, and the strange thing is that it sniffs the (dry) urine of the poodle and likes to roll on it
Hello Andrea.
Well, the truth is that I don't know why he does it. Maybe he does it because of the smell, which he must like.
If you see that she leads a normal life, in principle I would not worry, but if you see that her behavior changes or that she has any symptoms that make you suspect (vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite ...), do not hesitate to take her to the vet.
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Because my cat when she caressed her then rolls on the ground, she is a very distrustful cat
Hello Ana.
It could be that you just want to get your body odor on the floor.
In any case, to gain their trust, or to reinforce it, I recommend giving them wet cat food (cans) from time to time, and playing with it daily.
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Hi Gise.
I'm sorry, I can't tell you. I am not a veterinarian.
I recommend taking her to the vet to have a look at her.
I hope you get better soon.
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Regardless of the two reasons mentioned, they also wallow for attracting attention, for making a show !!! I lived that for 20 years with one of my babies. If he applauded him and k said nice things he would wallow ...