Whenever I give him fresh water, he sticks his paw in it and then wipes his paw on the floor. He always does this. It's kind of funny to watch, but I want to know why he does this.
2007-02-15 16:06:48 · 12 answers · asked by crazzysinger 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
He's trying to tell you your house is dirty. Clean your freaking house.
2007-02-15 16:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by littlemrsquirrelboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Although lots of people seem to notice this behavior in their cats, it's not really known why this is. There are a couple thoughts:
1) Apparently cats pawing around their dish (maybe in water too?) is a trait that goes to wild cats covering up food so competitors can't find it
2) Another guess is that cats prefer moving water over still water
3) Yet another guess is that pawing it helps them to make it move so they can see it better and don't get there face wet. However, if this were the case I think they'd feel with their whiskers, but I don't really know.
I wouldn't worry about it, and hope this satisfied your question!
2007-02-16 00:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by sir'slady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat doesnt drink from a bowl so his thing might be differant. He drinks out of the bathroom sink, and he has to play with and pop the bubbles in the water before he drinks, it is funny too. He sometimes drinks out of the toilet too, and he likes it when its fresh so he paws at the water on its way down.
2007-02-16 00:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by krickee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that pawing at their water goes back to wild cats. They paw the surface of the water to move the algae, etc. away so they can get to the clean water underneath.
2007-02-16 00:33:03 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol!!! That is so funny!! My cat is sticking his paw also in the water, but because he doesn't want the other kitten to drink water while he is drinking.
2007-02-16 02:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by Adz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats like to amuse themselves playing with water, whether it is in their bowls or in the sink or elsewhere... as long as they see there is no danger of having their whole body wet! Most of the time, they do this when they are kittens up to a year old. Then they mature or ahhhh acquire more sense ... then they stop.
2007-02-16 01:01:51 · answer #6 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your cat has got bad eye sight and can't tell if the bowl is full or not.
2007-02-19 23:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by annazzz1966 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats are so finicky. He could be testing the temperature. I think its really cute that he does that. at least he doesn't sleep around your neck and slobber on you like my tom cat does!
2007-02-16 00:18:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of cats like to play in their water bowl.
They just do. :-))
2007-02-16 00:10:17 · answer #9 · answered by zen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he sees himself and thinks it's another cat.
2007-02-16 01:34:55 · answer #10 · answered by woptie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋