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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2007Curious new behavior
Levi has a somewhat odd (to me) new behavior. He's digging. Everywhere! He's not using his claws, just digging away. It's cute, but I'm wondering what is motivating him. He does it on the bed, on the carpet, on the glass door, and maybe other places. This started happening just before he was neutered. He's not urinating or defacating in these places, but his digging sure reminds me of his litter box antics. Is this just a normal cat behavior none of my cats has exhibited before?  SignatureLynne > Levi has a somewhat odd (to me) new behavior. He's digging. Everywhere! > He's not using his claws, just digging away. It's cute, but I'm wondering [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Is this just a normal cat behavior none of my cats has exhibited before? It is normal, but weird nonetheless. The cat I had for 20 years did this, fast and furious, on smooth things, windows and magazines. > It is normal, but weird nonetheless. The cat I had for 20 years did this, > fast and furious, on smooth things, windows and magazines. It is weird, but it's also pretty cute! Of course Levi could bite off my toe and I'd still think he was cute, hehe. SignatureLynne > Levi has a somewhat odd (to me) new behavior. He's digging. Everywhere! > He's not using his claws, just digging away. It's cute, but I'm wondering [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Is this just a normal cat behavior none of my cats has exhibited before? *looking at you* It might be time to take the boy off the lip, Lynne. > *looking at you* > > It might be time to take the boy off the lip, Lynne. NOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! SignatureLynne > > *looking at you* > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > -- > Lynne LOoooooooooooooLLLLlllllllllll >"o"< I can identify with that one Your Baby is your Babe isn't he? S;o) Hi, Lynne. :) Cats have scent glands on their front paws, so I imagine he's marking his territory. I have had many cats that do/did this. Maxx (RB-2004) would do it on the couch cushions next to me, yet never extended his claws. He'd look at me while he was doing it, like "See what I can do without tearing the furniture to bits?" :) But all my cats have done it on glass windows and patio doors. I think they just like to keep me busy with the Windex. lol hugs, Linda Tucker-cat photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/bluemaxx Cat Surgery Fund eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtwolegs : Levi has a somewhat odd (to me) new behavior. He's digging. Everywhere! : He's not using his claws, just digging away. It's cute, but I'm wondering [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] : : Is this just a normal cat behavior none of my cats has exhibited before? on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:32:12 GMT, "bluemaxx" <mylinhlady@netscape.net> wrote: > Cats have scent glands on their front paws, so I imagine > he's marking his territory. This makes me happy. It's odd none of my others have done this, but Levi is apparently laying claim to everything here! :) SignatureLynne I have had many cats who did this - it is normal. > Levi has a somewhat odd (to me) new behavior. He's digging. Everywhere! > He's not using his claws, just digging away. It's cute, but I'm wondering [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > -- > Lynne >Levi has a somewhat odd (to me) new behavior. He's digging. Everywhere! >He's not using his claws, just digging away. It's cute, but I'm wondering [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Is this just a normal cat behavior none of my cats has exhibited before? FWIW, I have one that does the same, even insofar as climbing on my chest and trying to dig a hole through it. No claws, just frantic digging motions. He has this intent look on his face, like he's following important orders from the cat mother ship. on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:41:51 GMT, Richard Evans <infodex@mindspring.com> wrote: > FWIW, I have one that does the same, even insofar as climbing on my > chest and trying to dig a hole through it. No claws, just frantic > digging motions. He has this intent look on his face, like he's > following important orders from the cat mother ship. That is too cute! SignatureLynne > on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:41:51 GMT, Richard Evans <info...@mindspring.com> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > -- > Lynne I am now worried cos none of my cats has ever done this, jessie does not display any weird or bizarre behaviour whatsoever (probably too busy sleeping), I am starting to wonder why. She is a very dull cat really. bookie >> on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:41:51 GMT, Richard Evans <info...@mindspring.com> >> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > bookie How old is she????? MLB > >> on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:41:51 GMT, Richard Evans <info...@mindspring.com> > >> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > How old is she????? MLB- Hide quoted text - about 16 years old now, although I have only had her for the last 18 months so maybe she did all her bizarre behaviour with her previous mum and got it out of her system. she does have a talent for lying on her back with her back legs spread apart , front legs curled over, right in the middle of the floor, exposing the softest white tummy in the world for every to see. freaks some people out when they first see her do it, but it is very cute and she is totally shameless, wish i coud post up a picture of her doing it bookie >> >> on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:41:51 GMT, Richard Evans <info...@mindspring.com> >> >> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > bookie She is showing how much she trusts you. TuTu does this but usually in my lap so I can comb or pet that lovely tummy. MLB > >> >> on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:41:51 GMT, Richard Evans <info...@mindspring.com> > >> >> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > - Show quoted text - nice to know, she certainly has a very safe environment here where she has the run of the house and has 3 humans slaves wrapped around her little furry paw. She certainly isn't keen on being combed on her back or her tummy, but she does love it if you stroke her tummy when it is exposed like that and give her a few kisses on it. In fact she usually stretches out some more and gives you the most filthy look when you get bored of it and decide to stop! it's a real "did i give you permission to stop adoring me? no! so get back to it now!" wonderful bookie It may seem to be cute; However, It actually means your cat is looking for a place to urinate. We have a mail Persian cat and he's done the same for a while and after couple of months he's started going around the house. I would suggest changing the location of a litter box. Also, you may try to clean the litter box more often. Cats don't like water or anything sticky and they are looking for a dry place. Alex www.PersianKittenEmpire.Com > I would suggest changing the location of a litter box. Also, you may > try to clean the litter box more often. Cats don't like water or > anything sticky and they are looking for a dry place. My litter boxes are immaculate, so I know that is not an issue. I'm inclined to believe everyone who says that this is a normal cat behavior. If he were to start urinating outside of his litter boxes, I would immediately suspect a UTI and take him to the vet. Did you have your boy checked out? If not, you should. SignatureLynne Lynne - you are correct. I have had cats who did this all of their life and never peed outside of the litter box. We used to say they were dusting off their slicks or wiping their feet [only the front ones!] > > I would suggest changing the location of a litter box. Also, you may > > try to clean the litter box more often. Cats don't like water or [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > -- > Lynne > We used to say they > were dusting off their slicks I love cats! They never cease to fascinate and delight me!! SignatureLynne |
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