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Why do cats act like crazy after pooping?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Miller
A cat acting like crazy after pooping may be out of instinct, or it may be because it is in a happy mood, showing its independence, getting rid of dirty things, keeping clean, etc. These are normal situations and the owner does not need to worry too much. In addition, owners should also pay attention to the cat's feces. If the feces excreted by the cat are relatively dry or bloody, then they should also consider the pain caused by constipation or even infection, which may cause the cat to become suddenly excited. At this time, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time to prevent the condition from getting worse.

1. Out of instinct

Cats run like crazy after pooping out of instinct. In order to hide their smell from natural enemies, the ancestors of cats would bury their feces. This behavior evolved to Now, after taking a shit and running like crazy just to avoid being discovered by the enemy.

2. Feeling happy

After the cat poops, it will feel relaxed and happy, and it will choose to tell its owner its joy by running like crazy.

3. Express their independence

Kittens will not defecate on their own in the first few weeks after birth. They need to rely on the mother cat to lick their buttocks to stimulate defecation. But when it After learning to defecate on its own, it no longer needs the help of its mother cat, so it will run a certain distance like crazy to show its independence.

However, this reason usually only occurs in kittens that have just become independent. If the cat is older, you don’t need to consider this.

4. Get rid of dirty things and keep them clean

Cats love to be clean. If they accidentally get feces or cat litter on them when they poop, they may pass. Run to get rid of the dirt on your body, and at the same time, you can get away from the cat litter box faster and keep yourself clean.

5. Feeling pain

If the cat is in pain when defecating or the feces is relatively dry, and runs like crazy after defecating, it may be pain caused by constipation or even infection. This pain Stimulation can also cause cats to become suddenly excited. At this time, the owner should pay attention to observation. If other abnormalities are found, timely medical treatment is required.