What do cats do when you’re not home ?

Cats do a lot of things when you’re not home, and these behaviors often reflect their nature and habits.

1.Sleep

Cats are very sleepy animals and spend about 16 to 20 hours a day sleeping or napping. Even if you are not at home, they will find a comfortable place, such as a window, a sofa, a bed, or a special cat nest, for a long rest.

2. Play

Cats need the right amount of exercise to stay physically healthy and mentally active. Although you are not at home, they will still find some toys of their own to play with, such as balls of yarn, cat scratching boards, or toys hanging from high places. Some cats even create their own games, such as chasing shadows or exploring every corner of their home.

 Explore the environment

Cats are naturally curious and love to explore and patrol their territory. When you’re not home, they may feel more free to explore every corner of your home, including places you wouldn’t normally allow them to go. They may jump onto bookshelves, into drawers or closets to inspect various items in the home.

4. Take food

If you prepare food for your cat at regular intervals, they will eat at regular intervals. Some cats may eat several times throughout the day, while others may prefer to eat the whole meal at once. It is very important to make sure your cat has plenty of water and food.

5. grinding claws

Cats need to sharpen their claws regularly to keep them healthy and sharp. When you are not home, they may use a cat scratching board or other suitable furniture to sharpen their claws. To avoid damaging your furniture, consider placing multiple scratching boards in your home and guiding your cat to use them.

6.Go to the toilet

Cats regularly use the litter box to go to the toilet. Making sure the litter box is clean and easily accessible can help your cat develop good toilet habits. If you’re not at home, set up multiple litter boxes to reduce the risk of them choosing the wrong place to go to the toilet.

7. Look outside

Some cats like to observe the outside world through Windows, especially when birds or other small animals appear. If your home has Windows, consider placing a cat climbing frame or windowsill near the window to give your cat more time to observe the environment outside.

8. social behavior

If you have multiple cats, they may engage in social activities such as grooming each other, playing, or resting. This interaction helps to build goodwill among the cats and reduces fighting and tension.

9. Self-care

Cats spend a lot of time doing self-care, such as licking and grooming. It’s part of their nature and helps keep their hair clean and healthy.

Look for the master’s scentCats may look for your scent when you’re not home to feel reassured. They may nap on your bed, couch, or pile of clothes because these places have your scent and can make them feel safe and comfortable.