Why do cats sleep in empty boxes? The greatest mystery is finally revealed

12/18/2017

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by Michael L.

Science Story: Why do cats sleep in empty boxes? The greatest mystery is finally revealed

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Have you ever thought why cats prefer empty boxes to expensive cat beds? The answer is here!

Do you get upset when your cat hides in the box instead of sleeping in an expensive cat bed you just bought?

Read further and you will realize the true necessity of such a performance!

Cats want to feel safe!

Veterinary physicians that work in cat's homes found out that newly arrived cats acclimate better if they have their personal empty boxes to hide in. After some time they were more inclined to communicating with people.

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The reason is that hiding is a natural reaction for cats that experience stress. Living in the wilderness, cats hide in caves, tree hollows and on trees. Housecats use boxes for this purpose.

Hiding in a box can help your cat to overcome conflicts

Scientists say that cats do not tend to resolve conflicts as other animals do, they prefer avoiding the opponent instead.

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You could say that they'd rather hide from problems than solve it. However, cats hide in boxes even being in a good mood.

When it's getting colder...

It's well known that cats like hiding not only in boxes but also in some other small shelters. We can suppose that it's easier for them to warm themselves hiding in a small place.

According to some researches, cats feel comfortable at the temperature from 30 to 36 ºС. This is not a surprise - cats came from a deserts. They love sunny spaces, warm objects and small areas. By the way, cardboard has good heat insulation properties.

They like the sound!

Some cats love rustling. Cardboard boxes make quite pleasant noise when you scratch it. Besides, the noise is enhanced by the echo inside of the box.

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Does your cat like hiding in a box or does it occupy the place offered? Please, share your experience with the auditory!

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What are your thoughts on this subject?

131 Comments

Diana

I had a cat that loved the song Silent Night. He would lay on me and pet my face when I sang to him. He would give me a gentle slap if I stopped and he wanted to hear more. He liked other songs but Silent Night was his favorite.

John Puza

I knew cats loved boxes but did not know all of the reasons. Thank you quizzclub

scottrennie

If I fits, I sits!!!

Nan Riefler

I like you ! Because obviously you wouldn’t think of tossing the fur baby out of bed to make it . You’re meowfully sweet ninakamwene,

jeannefiddler

Makes sense as when a mama cat is going to give birth she will usually find someplace to have her kittens and if offered a box say under the kitchen table or in a spare room the cat will give birth and not move the kittens until they are able to explore on their own.

Susan Golebiewski

I have a cat & she likes boxes over all other sleeping areas. Now I know why.

teacup

Diana, how cute. My cat loves boxes, too.

Anita Clark Morton

My cat is spoiled! She has a cat tree and will sometimes sleep in the top of it. She likes playing in boxes. But her favorite sleeping place is on my bed, right next to the pillow. The only time she doesn't sleep there is if my grand-daughter is around, because the little one (only 4) likes to chase her around too much. Then she sleeps either under my bed, or behind the couch

Doris Dallaire

My cats love boxes.

Tina Marie Haddad Rhodes

The minute there is a empty box in my house there’s a cat in the box. My Marbles jumps up and down in it like a jack in the box. The rest just like sleeping in a empty box like it’s their bedroom.

Christina Tri Handayani

No wonder my baby boy loves it when he hear me sing! I love you, Whiskers!

Diane Herbert Wall

My cat gave birth in a paper bag under a bathroom vanity

Paula Salem

My cats are always climbing in boxes and paper bags. And they scratch all the time in them.

Kim B Ley

My cat Charlie loves sleeping in boxes, no matter how small. We leave a variety of boxes around for her. She also likes to snuggle down in my handbag sometimes