0
I'm pretty sure because it sooths the pads of their feet. Things like road salt can hurt them a lot, but it's usually not needing of a trip to the vet.
Answer I also heard it's because they want to figure out where exactly the surface of the water is. Somehow or other, their eyes are bad at seeing "close by" objects compared to "far away" objects. So it's hard for them to see that surface of water they drink. So instead of finding out the hard way (like trying to drink the water and end up wetting their face, which they'd hate), they paw the water first to figure out where the water starts, so they don't have to necessarily wet their face by accident.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoNot all cats do this; it may be only your cat that does it, as cats will behave differently when food is provided.
It is possible that the cat is actually "sharpening his claws", if the food is on a carpet or mat, in order to mark the area, and thus the food, as his own.
Some cats don't like eating out of bowls, and so will scoop the food out of the bowl to eat it off the floor. This can look like pwing at the ground, if you're not looking very closely.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoIf there is no food in the bowl, it may mean he/she is hungry or simply trying to get your attention.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoits her personality or like a o.c.d thing just for cats
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoMy cats do this, I think that they dont so much want to be petted but they are appreciative and anticipated of the food they are going to get. This makes them very friendly.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoCats scratch the floor by their food for the same reason they scratch around the litterbox: to cover it. Cats hide their food in the wild by covering it up.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoIt is their instinct to scratch at the ground to make sure that there are no snakes or other predators on the ground. They may also do this before they lay down to rest or sleep.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can cats eat paw paw?
Yes! It's probably good for their digestion - humans use it for that purpose - and it's better than refined products if your cat has a sweet tooth.
What is the difference between a cat and dog paw?
the cats paw lets it balance and the dogs paw doesnt
What is the name of a cats foot?
its a claw.
What are those things on a cat's paw?
all cats need the same structure in their paws to adapt to their environment. all cats like to climb, jump, and run so they need the best paw structure possible to do so. wild cats, for example, need to run fast to catch their food.
What is a cats foot called?
A cat's foot is called a paw
Do cats eat duck?
If they are hungry enough! They might paw at it or lick it.
Is paw paw good to eat?
yes a paw paw is good to eat
How big is the average cats paw?
A cat's paw is generally about a half inch to three quarters of an inch wide. The part of the paw that touches the ground is about the same front to back. The part of the foot that we call the heel actually is considerably further back; cats are perpetually on tip-toe when they walk, in human terms. The heel on a cat's hind leg is typically four or five inches away from his toes, but only actually touches the ground when he is sitting. The heel of his front paw is about two inches away from the front of his paw.
What is Cats Paw?
instrument
Can cats eat paw paw?
Yes! It's probably good for their digestion - humans use it for that purpose - and it's better than refined products if your cat has a sweet tooth.
What is the difference between a cat and dog paw?
the cats paw lets it balance and the dogs paw doesnt
What does a cats paw represent?
to walk
The bottem of my cats paw is swollen?
If the bottom of your cats paw is swollen the he probably step in some poison Ivy, steeped on something sharp. But, above all of these before you start thinking of possible answer, you should see a vet. I sure it's nothing
Which of these is a type of gemstone cats whisker catstail cats paw or cats eye?
It is a cat's eye.
What is the name of a cats foot?
its a claw.
Why do cats poke you?
Cats use their paws like we use our hands. They don't exactly "poke" you; they paw at you. If they have their claws extended, they may scratch when they paw.
What is a 4 letter word for cats paw?
FOOT
