Before we dive into the reasons for this weird behavior we need to understand what exactly is floor pawing.
Why does my cat scratch the floor when drinking water.
Apr 4 2008 2.
My cat nacho sometimes scratches the floor before drinking water from his water cup i have seen this behavoir in other cats also does anyone know why this is so.
In general a cat drinking more water than usual is not normal and is usually a symptom that something is wrong.
An average cat weighing 4 kilos 8 8 lbs should take approximately 180 ml day if they are overweight and also urinate a lot it means that something is happening and we should go to the vet the exception is when the weather is generally hot when the animal must compensate body.
Lol my milo will scratch at the floor and sometimes even my carpet they have an instinct to cover up what doesn t smell too good.
Before or after your kitten or cat eats or drinks it may paw scratch or knead the floor as if it is digging or burying something.
Changes in appetite and water intake you may notice you are filling your water bowls and fountains more often or you cat suddenly is a finicky eater or wanting to steal the pizza off your plate.
This is not an unusual behavior.
A common mistake cat owners make is that when their cat swipes their paw on the floor around their food dish they think that they are covering up the food like they would their poop in a litter box.
Why does my cat scratch the floor before drinking water.
Most cats really love their water fresh fresh uhm like running from the faucet.
Inexplicably he begins pawing at the floor around his bowl trying to hide his leftovers.
Food pawing is an instinctive behavior observed in the cat family where they spend a great deal of time scratching the floor around the food bowl.
There s nothing wrong with your cat.
If you notice any changes in your cat s eating and drinking habits be sure to alert your veterinarian.
Kitty has just enjoyed another tasty meal from his food dish.
While it seems strange to you it s perfectly natural and a throwback to kitty s wild origins.
Many cat owners assume this is a clear sign that the cat isn t interested in the food.
This assumption is inaccurate.
