Cat owners would probably delight to see that their cats bury their poop. You may think that your cat observes cleanliness but the truth is, there's a lot more to it than that.
Quora states that the reason why cats cover their feces is so as not to draw unwanted attention from predators such as dogs or other cats. They are actually burying their scents in the form of pheromones that are visible in their urine and feces. These cats do not want to make known their presence to others.
Live Science reports that some dominant felines such as leopards, tigers and lions do not bury their feces. This means that they want to claim a specific area. On the other hand, smaller and passive cats cover their waste to ensure that they are subordinate to the dominant cat or to their owners. They see their owners or masters as the dominant cat of the place.
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"In an undisturbed home, all domestic cats see themselves as subordinates of their human owners, so under normal circumstances, all domestic cats use litter trays or bury their feces in the garden," Desmond Morris, zoologist and ethnologist said.
The felines are not only the ones who bury their feces. There are other animals that bury their waste to hide from predators such as the woodchucks, some weasels and armadillos. On the other hand, dogs do not cover their feces. They are profound to make known their presence to other dogs.
Meanwhile, if your pets are always changing toilet habits, this might be a sign of physiological disease. If they urinate and defecate improperly they might be at risk of having anxiety.
Canine companion is lovable, interesting and fun to be with. Having an attitude of proper toilet habits can make its owners like and love them more.
