Ever wonder the connection between cats and their cleanliness, well today we are going to get to the bottom of it. Cats take multiple baths a day, and expect their litter box to be clean regularly if not daily.
So why the obsession with being clean? The first reason is to protect themselves. Protect themselves from what you ask? Well predators of course. By cleaning themselves and their surroundings, they are ultimately erasing their scent from potential threats.
Do you believe cats sweat? Well they do, and by cleaning themselves they are maintaining a normal body temperature. Cleaning can also provide the opposite effect too. If they are cold, cleaning themselves provides them with warmth.
Cats can also clean and heal wounds by simply taking baths regularly. Their tongue contains enzymes that can can produce antibiotics. To think their tongue holds the power of medicine, that is amazing.
What other health benefits does taking a bath provide you ask? Well what about blood flow and circulation. Has you cat ever licked you, if so have you ever wondered why their tongue is so rough? Well their tongue has tiny bristle like hairs that when in use help with blood circulation.
Now that you know some of the reasons why cats keep clean, and all the benefits. Have you ever wondered why cats clean other cats? Well out of affection of course, they are simply providing their cat friend with all of these benefits above.
Here are a flew more reasons, why cats take baths? For relaxation, so next time you see your cat, take a bath like our girl Topsy is doing above, let them be. They may be just winding down.
Now that you know some of the reasons and benefits, why cats clean themselves. You can better understand how lucky we are to be the owners of such a remarkable pet. Of course I use the term owner loosely, as owners we really know who is in charge.
I hope this post brought you a better understanding of cats and cleanliness.
