I have a kitten who likes to paw at stuff... not like she's clawing it, but more like scratching around as if she's about to pee. It always scares me when she does it because I think she might pee! What is she doing? And why? She's not sharpening her claws....like I said it's more like a litter box type of scratch. She does it to boxes, in laundry baskets, at the door.
2006-08-17 04:28:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...some cats do this to mark their territory as well as trying to hide their prized possessions. Domestic and exotic felines have scent glands in various parts of the body and the paws is one area. Perhaps you may have had the opportunity to watch documentary where you've witnessed wild cats scratching at tree trunks--not only are they sharpening their claws but they are telling others that this is my turf. If food is involved then they do this pawing action to drag foliage to hide their meal for a later time. They also will then follow by spraying to doubly insure this message as well. Your kitten is just reacting instinctively to say this area or thing is mine and that is mine, etc. It's quite natural and some cats do this more than others.
2006-08-17 23:39:46 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you just brought your kittie to your home she is doing it because that is how they mark their territory. I have a 5 year old cat who still does that, some times if they spit a hairball he goes there smells it and paws around it, or if there is a treat or a toy on the floor they do the same, they paw around it, it is a way to mark their territory and say this is mine, they also do it with their food bawl.
2006-08-17 12:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a kitten, she's probably just playing. They all have their own little weird things they like to do. She'll grow out of it. But, in the meantime, when she does that, simply pick her up and put her in the litter box. You'll soon know if that's what she is up to.
2006-08-17 11:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is a kitten and needs to explore. What is this stuff? Can I play with it? What does it smell like?
If you run to check it out every time she scratches she may have learned already- Watch, this I can get the human to come, all I have to do is scratch like this.--.
Let her alone.
2006-08-17 11:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens just do that. Make sur though her litter box is clean and she has plenty of food and water.
2006-08-17 11:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your kitten is just exploring the territory around her. if she is house broken, then don't worry about her going to the bathroom on your carpets if the kitten is doing this. it's a natural, playful instinct.
2006-08-17 11:48:19 · answer #6 · answered by pretty little devil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
' Kittens like to paw things like baby's like to grab things. My poor mustache is proof.
2006-08-17 11:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by Nascarcrazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's a kitten, she's just curious about the world she lives in.
2006-08-17 11:34:29 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is normal. my cats who are older do it often. it seems like they want to cover up whatever they are smelling, cause my cats will sniff the floor and than start scratching at it like they are covering it up. i wouldn't worry about it at all. i think it is cute, it look like they are dancing kind of. =)
2006-08-17 11:49:06 · answer #9 · answered by skiddishpixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may just be exploring the big world around her. if it concerns you ask the vet (either now or during next visit)
2006-08-17 11:36:09 · answer #10 · answered by um yea hi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋