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What causes cats to parkour?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Emma Watson
Cat parkour may be caused by chasing prey, releasing energy, having parasites on the body, being in heat, being excited after going to the toilet, etc. As long as the cat has no other abnormal behavior, it is not a big problem. The owner can take out the cat teasing stick and play with the cat for a while to release the cat's energy and at the same time enhance the relationship between the owner and the cat. However, if the cat has other abnormal symptoms, such as itching all over the body, constant scratching, abnormal defecation, etc., the owner should pay attention to it. It is recommended to consult a pet doctor in time to see what the specific cause is, and then take targeted treatment measures. .

1. Chasing prey

It is the nature of cats to chase prey. If a cat finds small animals such as bugs, moths, cockroaches, etc., it will not be able to help but chase them and will not stop until it catches the prey. Come down. Therefore, owners must always close doors and windows to prevent cats from jumping out of windows chasing prey.

2. Release energy

Under normal circumstances, cats sleep for 16-20 hours a day, and they truly enter a deep sleep state for 3 hours. Usually during the day when the owner is at work, the cat has no one to play with it and has to sleep at home. When the owner comes back from get off work, he may not have time to play with the cat. The cat will release its excess energy at night by running around the house after accumulating energy throughout the day. In this regard, the owner can prepare more toys for the cat or buy a cat stand for the cat to play with.

3. Parasites on the body

If the owner does not deworm the cat for a long time, the cat will have fleas, lice and other external parasites, causing itching and discomfort. You will want to shake off the parasites on your body by running. At the same time, if you look at the cat's fur, you can also see feces of worms or parasites, and you can often see cats scratching and often losing dander. If a cat is found to have such symptoms, it is necessary to deworm the cat in vitro in time.

4. In heat

If the cat suddenly goes crazy for a period of time, runs around the house, and also likes to howl and urinate, it may be in heat. Especially when they fail to find a cat of the opposite sex, they will feel particularly anxious and uncomfortable, so they will vent their emotions by running around like crazy, and some cats may even jump out of windows or run away from home in order to court a mate. In this regard, it is recommended that the owner always close the doors and windows, to prevent cats from accidents. If there is no need for reproduction, it is recommended to take the cat for sterilization at a staggered estrus period.

5. Very excited after going to the toilet

Some cats will run around the house after defecating. This is mainly because cats will feel relaxed and very relaxed after using the toilet. If you are happy, you will parkour at home to release your excitement. But if the cat always runs away after defecation, the owner should pay attention to observe whether the cat has any abnormalities in defecation and whether there is any pain during defecation. Once you find that your cat has abnormal behavior, you should consult a pet doctor in time.