11 Things Cats Love the Most
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Published 2021-09-21
In this video, we will discover the top 11 things that cats love the most.
High Spots
Most cats love to sleep and hang out in places with good vantage points. Whether it's the top of a refrigerator, a high shelf, or a window perch, cats feel more comfortable in the upper half of the room where they can keep an eye on the world around them.
Boxes
Cats love boxes because they get comfort and security from enclosed spaces. Boxes offer a safe zone where a cat can observe and not be seen. This is ideal for cats as their reaction to stressful situations is to run and hide.
A research conducted by the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands found that when cats were provided with boxes, they seemed to show lower stress levels.
Another set of research conducted by the National Research Council concluded that boxes can help keep a cat warm.
Seeing the world through the windows
Although cats do not depend on their sight as their primary sense, they can still see fairly clearly at distances of up to 20 feet. Open some of your shades and blinds, so your cat can see what’s going on outdoors.
High-pitched voice
Cats like being talked to and there are scientific studies that back this claim up.
Cats are more likely to respond and socialize with people if they are spoken to in a calm and soft voice. This means that volume and tone of voice are essential elements when talking to felines because they may feel safe or threatened depending on the loudness or tone of our voice.
Cat-toys that mimic pray
For cats, play is serious business. They engage their natural hunting instincts through play.
The toys cats enjoy most are the ones that add a bit of realism to a mock-hunting adventure. The more a toy feels, looks, moves, and even smells like prey, the better cats like it.
Heat
Archaeological evidence suggests that all domestic cats come from the African wildcat called Felis Silvestris Lybica that originated in the Middle-East. As descendants of desert animals, domestic cats are hard-wired to thrive in hot climates.
With an average body temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit, cats living in cooler climates must compensate for their temperature-sensitivity.
Catnip
Cats love catnip and most felines get hyperactive in response to this plant. They roll over on it, purr loudly, flip onto the floor, and eventually calm down. Cat behaviorists often recommend catnip for relief during stressful situations, like traveling, when introducing a new pet, or moving to a new home.
Researchers believe that catnip targets the “happy” receptors in the feline brain. It stimulates certain brain chemicals related to mood and happiness.
Listening to Cat Music
Cats love music, but they don’t enjoy human music — at least according to new research. A study published in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science has discovered that in order for our feline friends enjoy music, it has to be composed specifically for cats.
Running water
Cats love drinking water from running faucets.
This is because cats are instinctively suspicious of stagnant water. In the wild, standing water is a breeding ground for bacteria and has the potential to make wild cats very sick.
The running water from the tap also probably tastes better because it's cooler and oxygenated.
You
If there’s one thing your cat loves more than food, it’s you, the human who gives them affection and love.
A 2017 research conducted in the Oregon State University studied what attracts cats the most.
The scientists offered cats a choice between food, toys, scent, and social interaction with humans and watched what happens. Believe it or not, they found that most cats prefer social interaction with humans over everything else — even food.
In another study, scientists brought cats and their owners to an unfamiliar environment where they had never been before. For a few minutes, they let the cat and the owner be together in the room. After that, the owner left the room and the cat was alone for two minutes. Scientists found that that two minutes alone was a phase of stressor milestone to cats
Scratching
Cats have a need to scratch. This one activity satisfies a wide variety of instinctual needs.
Encourage scratching by placing scratching posts in different areas of your home. Scratching posts need to be sturdy and tall. Your pet should be able to comfortably reach up, stretch, and scratch, without the posts tumbling over.
Now that you know what your cat loves the most, make sure to make time to incorporate them into their daily lives. They will thank you for it.
All Comments (21)
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Cats are so hardwired for warmth that back when I lived in a desert, even in summer, both of my mostly black cats would lounge for hours in the sunniest window spots. Genuinely surprised they never caught fire.
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I hum lullabies to my kitten to calm him down & it works like a charm. He falls right asleep. I also baby talk to him & he turns to mush, its the cutest thing.
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All those expensive toys and in the end all they wanted was a cardboard box.
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6:03 when I get home, the first thing my cat wants to do is cuddle. Even if he’s hungry and I put food in his bowl, he still wants to cuddle for a while first.
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11. High spots 10. Boxes 9. Seeing the world through the windows 8. Baby talking 7. Cat toys that mimic pray 6. Heat 5. You! 4. Catnip 3. Running water 2. Scratching 1. Listening to cat music
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I have conditioned my cats to associate the sound of New Years fireworks with getting good food and treats. Now, whenever there is a thunder storm, they come and look at me like they are saying "don't we have a tradition in this house when there are scary sounds outside?"
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Husband retired and spent too much time talking to the cat. When I wanted to talk to him we had to face the cat and include him in conversation to avoid upsetting the cat. He insisted on participating and not being ignored.
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My cat past away last week had her for 18 years. I really miss her your video brings smile to my face
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1:05 #10 Boxes. Here is a good tip for a box cats adore: place a box, with its open end on the side, put a towel with the scent of the cat's owner folded on the bottom, and cover it with a T-shirt that also has the owner smell so that the neckline becomes a passage, or a portal for the cat to get in or out, this way the box becomes special, and a bit of a cave, and the owner scent makes it extra inviting. If you ever need to leave your cat for a few days at home unnatended, this kit makes them feel protected and safe until you return, and it costs nothing!
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My three cats love going into empty paper bags. I empty them out from groceries and place them on the kitchen floor they jump right in. I love cats all my cats have been rescued cats from off the streets and I love every one of them dearly.
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Whenever I am gone for at least an hour, I always come back in the house and the first thing I say is, mama missed you all day sweet baby! In my baby voice of course. My two boys love the attention and rub all over as I'm coming in the door. Everything I do is for them so they are happy and living their best lives. They have me well trained and I wouldn't have it any other way. ❤️ 😍 💖
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Things my cat likes: warmth,my bed, brutally killing bugs and sometimes rats,food, going outside,catnip, yogurt
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What my cat loves: Food, Perch, Food, me, food, did I mention food?
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My cat just lovessss when I baby talk to her, she just totally turns to mush!!! She also loves and spend countless hours sharing out the window!!
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My cats love to listen to stories, especially the ones I write.
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I’ve found with my older cat that she really appreciates it when I add a teaspoon or two of water to her food.. I then microwave it for about 15 seconds to take the chill off….She regained her healthy weight again and I believe it really helps with her digestion and kidney health…👀
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I have a cat who loves boxes more than he loves me. I even bought an office chair that's in a box. I still haven't assembled it, but he loves sitting on the top of the box. We introduced a kitten a few years ago, and the kitten was very afraid, and 2 of the other cats weren't being friendly. I had an open box for the box-loving cat to play with, and he and that kitten played with the box for hours.
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Pets are like small children. They: * need to be taken care of * love to play * have feelings just like humans * can love/hate cuddles * are naturally curious * can be taught different things * get into mischief * can be very smart * can be needy/clingy * throw tantrums * want to sleep with you * need to be fed regularly * want to eat your food too * want/love to be the center of attention * can be happy to see you come home * can get excited when going to see Grandma/Grandpa * can get excited to go to the park * can be stubborn and not listen * can love/hate going to the Dr's (vet) * have accidents * need to be potty trained * go to daycare * can love/hate baths * wake you in the middle of the night * run to you when scared ... just like a toddler. Did I miss anything? lol My only kids are my feline furbabies. :-)
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I'm going through a difficult time n my best friends support n help Me heal. Cats are an amazing species like no other we have much to learn from them. They have so much empathy my Oreo(my favorite shh) knows when I'm sad n need a cuddle before I do. Thanx for these videos they pick up my spirits. Cats rule people drool💚
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Laser pointers, paper bags, and small plastic trinkets are some of my cats' favourites.
