We all know that animals have a thick layer of meat pads on their paws, and the cats we raise are no exception. However, some parents may know the specific functions and uses of this meat pad. The thick meat pad will feel uncomfortable to the touch. It is extremely comfortable, but the cat’s flesh pads cannot be touched, because touching them too much will make the cat feel uncomfortable. Let’s also learn about the functions of the cat’s flesh pads and why they cannot be touched.

The skin on the surface of the pads is thicker than the skin on other hairy areas, but because there are many nerves inside the skin, it is very sensitive. It is precisely because of sensitivity that we can successfully walk in unstable places. The dull soles of the feet cannot feel anything in the uneven places. Moreover, the meat pads are filled with fat and elastic fibers, so that the soles of the feet can be tightly integrated with the concave and convex areas.

In addition, the fleshy pads on the soles of cats’ feet also play an anti-slip role. The specific method is to sweat when you are nervous. Cats sweat not to regulate their body temperature, but to prevent slipping. We humans are the same, our palms get sweaty when we are nervous. When humans were monkeys, we sweated to prevent slipping when climbing trees. The same principle applies to cats' pads sweating.

In addition, the fleshy and sensitive pads ensure that no sound is made during hunting, making lurking possible. It can be called a silenced meat pad. However, although it is very sensitive, if you stroke it gently, it will make the cat feel "very comfortable". If the owner can stroke it gently and affectionately, the cat will open its claws and look happy. Of course rough touching is intolerable.