Why do cats always have to be on it?

Pet 8:17am, 26 May 2025 156

Cats, this mysterious and charming little animal, always attract our attention with their unique behaviors and habits. One particularly interesting phenomenon is that cats' claws always seem to want to stay above other objects, whether it's your hands, toys or other cats' claws. So, why should cats have such "stamina"? What kind of professional knowledge is hidden behind this? Let's discuss it together.

First, we need to understand that cats’ paws play a very important role in their lives. Cats' claws are an important tool for their hunting and self-protection, with sharp claw tips and powerful grip. In the wild, cats need to use their claws to capture prey, climb trees, and resist potential natural enemies. Therefore, for cats, the paws are the key to their survival and reproduction.

Precisely because paws are so important to cats, they also seem to be particularly cautious in controlling and using paws. When cats feel that their claws are threatened or controlled, they will instinctively react to resistance and escape. This is why when you try to put your hands on your cat's paws, they quickly pull the paws out and place them above your hands. This behavior is actually the cat is protecting its claws from unnecessary restrictions or injuries.

In addition, cats' paws have an important function, which is to express emotions and communicate. Cats convey their emotions and intentions through their paw postures and movements. For example, when cats feel happy and satisfied, they will gently scratch you with their paws, which is their way of expressing intimacy and love. And when cats feel uneasy or fearful, they may hide their paws or use their paws to make defensive postures.

So when cats are placed above your hands, this does not mean that they are showing you the level of status, but that they are communicating and interacting with you in their own way. They may be expressing trust and closeness in you, or they may be telling you how they are now.

Of course, each cat has different personalities and habits. Some cats may prefer to be touched by people's paws, while others may feel disgusted by it. For cats who are willing to let you touch your paws, this is not only a sign of their trust in you, but also a gentle and friendly personality. For cats who don’t like being touched, we should respect their wishes and feelings and not force them to do things they don’t like.

In the process of getting along with cats, we need to understand and respect their habits and behavioral characteristics. By observing and understanding cats’ behavior, we can better understand their emotions and needs, thus building a more harmonious relationship. At the same time, we should also pay attention to protecting cats' paws to avoid causing harm or discomfort to them.

In short, the reason why cats always have to be on top is because they are protecting their important parts, expressing emotions and communicating. We should respect this characteristic of cats and get along better with them by observing and understanding their behavior. At the same time, we should also cherish cats who are willing to share their claw-intimate time with us, because they not only trust us, but also have a super good personality.