Why! Why! Why!

I recently wrote a blog about why cats hate water. One of the people who commented me asked why cats lick their fur. Well I decided I would answer this question and a few other questions about the weird things cats do. I hope you enjoy!

Q. Why do cats lick their fur?
A. Licking keeps a cat’s fur clean and smooth. It cools cats off in hot weather. It also helps their fur stay waterproof. Licking helps fluff a cat’s fur which keeps cats warm in cold weather. Also, if a cat hurts himself, licking the cut or scratch cleans it and helps it feel better.

Q. Why do cats purr?
A. Kittens purr to let their mother’s know that everything is ok. Adult cats purr when they feel safe and happy. Cats can purr for a long period of time without stopping.

Q. Why do cats meow?
A. Cats have four different meanings for “meow.” If you listen carefully, you can hear that each meow is different. The first meow says I’m hungry! The second says I want to go out! The third says help! The fourth meow says I want attention! I hear the I’m Hungry meow all the time.

Q. Why do cat’s tongues feel rough?
A. Their tongues feel like sandpaper because they must use their tongue to brush their fur and keep it smooth.

Q. Why do cats sometimes roll over on their backs when they see you?
A. This is probably the friendliest thing a cat can do because it is their way of saying I trust you.

Q. Why do cats sometimes knock things over?
A. When a cat knocks things over it can be two things, she is trying to get your attention or she is having fun. This is not an accident!! She wants you to play with her. My cat loves to knock things over. I started out with a 12 pack of class. Now I have four classes.

Q. Why do cats press against you with their paws?
A. Kittens get milk by nursing from their mother. They press against their mother with one paw and then the other. This is called “kneading.” Kneading helps the mother cat give milk to the kittens. When adult cats knead with their paws, it reminds her of her mother when she was a kitten.

Q. Can cats tell time?
A. Cats can’t tell time the way people can, but they learn the habits and routines of their family. They learn things such as when you get up in the morning and their feeding times. They may even know when a family member is coming home before you do.
I hope you all enjoyed these. I thought they were very interesting.