The main reasons for cats to squat are to keep warm, feel uncomfortable, fear of having their nails cut, and to increase their sense of security. First of all, if the surrounding environment is cold, the cat will squat to help keep itself warm. At the same time, this posture will also make the cat feel more secure. In this case, the cat will not show other symptoms of discomfort. Secondly, if the cat has never squatted in the hen posture, but suddenly appears in this behavior, accompanied by listlessness, loss of appetite, and abdominal contact tension, it is likely that the cat is physically unwell, and it is recommended to take the cat to the hospital in time. Hospital examination and treatment.

1. Keep warm

If the surrounding environment is cold, cats will squat, curl up, and hide their foot pads inside their bodies. This can reduce heat loss and keep the paws warmer, thus achieving a certain warmth effect. If your cat has a "hen squat" posture at home, it means that it is very cold, and you need to keep the cat warm at this time.

2. Physical discomfort

If the cat suddenly appears in a hen squatting posture and has an abnormal mental state, it means that the cat is physically unwell. Squatting in this way can relieve their pain, such as abdominal pain or limb pain. It is recommended that the owner send the cat to the pet hospital as soon as possible. Carry out examination and treatment.

3. Fear of having your nails cut

Cats can hide their claws very well when doing the "hen squat" position. So when a cat discovers that you want to trim its nails, it will adopt a "hen squat" posture, even when sleeping. This posture is actually to prevent the owner from secretly trimming its nails.

4. Increase security

Cats have a strong sense of vigilance. When cats are in a strange environment or in a state of stress, they often adopt a "hen squat" posture to increase their sense of security, and this posture also facilitates their quick escape.