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Why is the cat next to me when I shovel poop?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Charlotte Brown
Having a cat next to you when shoveling poop may be a curious behavior of the cat, or it may be a sign of the cat’s territorial awareness. This is normal. In addition, some cats will not want to go to the toilet because the litter box is not clean, so when the owner is cleaning the litter box, the cat will stay nearby and supervise carefully to see if the owner has shoveled it clean until the litter box becomes clean. Finally, they may squat inside to relieve themselves immediately. Therefore, owners must remember to clean the cat’s litter box on time.

1. Curiosity

As we all know, cats are naturally very curious animals, so when they see their owners doing things in their litter box, they will instinctively look over curiously. With.

2. Territorial awareness

Cats have a strong sense of territory, and the litter box is a place where they often excrete, so in their eyes, the litter box is their own territory. , so when you see the owner shoveling poop, you will follow him and watch. However, if you find that someone you don’t know is touching its litter box, you may launch an attack.

3. Supervise whether the owner shovels cleanly

Cats are very clean animals, so when their owners shovel poop, they also want to see whether their owners have cleaned their poop. Clean it up, and some cats will jump in to check, smell it, and then dig into the litter with their paws to see if the owner has cleaned it up.