10 FATOS sobre GATOS que você PRECISA SABER!

June 4th is the official hug your cat day. But you're not going to go all Elmyra Duff on me and squash the cat, okay? Hug carefully. And because of that, today, We identified here 10 curiosities about cats that Whiskas, which every cat loves, helped us to answer. But what they really know is making tasty and healthy things for cats. They have a new formula, made with care by veterinarians, which has prebiotics and various fibers. And this all helps a lot with digestion. The cats will love it, that's not a doubt. But do you know what is a doubt? Why don't cats roar? The cats we have at home are part of a group of animals called felines, more precisely from the Felidae family. And this family is divided into two sub-families, the pantherinae, which are the tigers, Lions, jaguar, leopard, snow leopard, and the felinae, which includes the cheetah, The cougar, the ocelot, the lynx and the domestic cat. And those who can roar are only the huge cats of the pantherines, the group of tigers and lions. The reason for this is that all mammals have a very important bone called the hyoid. It stays here in the throat, and it's a loose bone, it's not attached to other bones. In big cats, this bone has a soft cartilaginous part. And in cats the bone is completely calcified, hard. And that soft part makes that bone vibrate along with the vocal cords, that's why The lion has the roar and the cat doesn't. Why do cats eat grass? There are no very conclusive studies on this, but one hypothesis is that they do this to alleviate some discomfort. Another possibility is that the grass helps to loosen the hairballs that are in their Stomach, and another hypothesis is that it can help eliminate the parasites that They may have in their stomach or intestines. And it's not just cats that do this. Big cats do too. So, lion, tiger and jaguar… Just imagine seeing a tiger grazing? Why do cats like to scratch? I won't do this to you. One of the reasons is for them to remove the older layers of the nails, so that they become sharper. Lions, jaguars, tigers also do this to visually mark territory. Because no one wants to be near the place that has a tree with lots of giant scratches. And besides, by scratching, they manage to release a smell that comes out of glands that are between the pads of the paws. This instinct also exists in cats, of course it can't scratch the tree like a lion,

But when it scratches it is marking territory and sharpening its nails indeed. Let's agree that it's kind of cute to see the animal limping around its territory, Showing all its ferocity and scratching a couch… Why do cats knead bread? Newborn kittens knead the mother's abdomen so that she stays still and they can continue suckling. And, most of the time, they end up sleeping while suckling. But when they become adults, this habit continues, so they will do it with someone They trust, who they like a lot when they feel safe, relaxed, calm… as if they were going to suckle on mommy. Why do cats lick themselves? If you've ever been licked by a cat, you know that their tongue is pretty rough. And that happens because they have papillae in the form of spines, the filiform papillae. And that's for it to clean itself easier and even remove parasites from its fur. But that's one of the functions, because cats also express affection by licking. So, it's a way to bond not only with other cats, but also with humans. Why do cats purr? Purring is a complex subject. And the curious thing is that those who purr do not roar, and those who roar do not purr. Lions don't purr. The cat's purr is made by contractions of the larynx in the throat and the diaphragm in the belly. This can mean a lot, from it likes you to it's scared. So, you have to get to know your cat very well, observe your cat well to understand what each of its purrs means. After all, one of the main functions of purring, then, is communication between cats. Why do cats like catnip so much? This is the English name. In Portuguese it's called Erva-de-gato and it's kind of like a beer for cats. They will rub, roll, and even salivate when they have catnip. This behavior is a response to a substance called nepetalachidone, which can send Cats into a temporary euphoria, as if they were high. And after the euphoria, the cats get tired and take a nap. This doesn't hurt, but not all cats are sensitive to this substance. And the cool thing is that even lions are sensitive to this herb, so they roll around Too, enjoying it just like the cats we have at home. Why are cats afraid of water? Yeah, cats are known not to be big fans of water, that's because when they get wet, Their fur gets very heavy. And, then, they find it difficult to move, even very

Difficult to run if they are in danger. Another thing is the scent, which is very Important to them, and the water takes away or changes the scent which they use to Mark their territory. But not every cat has this behavior, there is a breed called Maine Coon that is super known for enjoying playing in the water. Why do cats hate belly rubs? The belly is a very vulnerable region for cats, so if you try to pet it, it may feel Threatened and go on a defensive attack. So, even if you see that fluffy belly, it's best to resist the temptation and stroke the head or neck. Now, if you know that your cat lets you stroke its belly, it's a huge sign of trust, it's a privilege. Why are cats afraid of cucumbers? There are several viral videos on the internet of cats being scared by cucumbers. But why do they react this way? Cats are very careful animals and don't like surprises. So, if you put something Behind it while it's distracted, without it noticing, the animal will probably get Scared. In the case of cucumbers, at first glance, the cat might think it's a snake, Which is a natural predator, and then it'll get really scared. But let's agree that It's not very nice to scare the cat on purpose, right? Why does a cat like a cardboard Box more than the gift that may be inside? I already said 10 curiosity, right? This one is extra. Puss in Boots face no one can resist… The cats we have at home don't usually have a tree or a bush nearby so they can climb Up and make a little corner just for them. So, the cardboard is perfect for it to have a place there to de-stress a little, be quiet. But, in addition, cardboard boxes are thermally comfortable. This means that in summer they are cool and in winter they are warm. And they're even soft, good for biting, scratching… they have a thousand and one uses for cats. But if we put a little Whiskas out of the box, I bet it comes out to eat, huh? And then you might get a chance to give it that little hug. Of course, with consent And after it eats, otherwise you can have a scratch. Check it out, if you like cats, you won't want to miss the other video we made with Whiskas showing how to build a park for your cat. It's easy and it turned out amazing.