🐾 4 secrets of why little cats love cardboard boxes・Detailed introduction

As a cat lover, I observe my little friend daily and have discovered his unexplained obsession with cardboard boxes. 🤯 Whether it's a new shoebox, a takeout box, or even a large milk crate from a move, as soon as it's lowered, it's already "shrunk into" before the tape is even removed. 👀 Today, I'll share four secrets of my little cat's love for cardboard boxes , along with my personal observations. Reading them will put a smile on your face. 😸

🌟 Secret 1: A sense of security

Where there is a box, there is a fortress

According to numerous online resources and animal behavior experts, cats are natural hunters, but they are also very afraid of being hunted by humans. The cardboard box's enclosed design creates a small fortress, making them feel safe and comfortable.

I've observed that when cats feel nervous in a new environment, they'll instantly calm down and even drift off to sleep if they find a cardboard box to crawl into. The cardboard box is a safe haven for them.

🐾 Secret 2: Warmth artifact

Cardboard boxes can be turned into beds

Cardboard isn't just a hard object; it also provides insulation and heat preservation . Many international studies have shown that cardboard's fiber structure can lock in heat, making it a natural heater for cold-sensitive cats.

I once tried putting a cardboard box in the living room during the winter, but the kitten ended up living there all day long. He would rather live in the cardboard box than in a fancy cat bed, and would even say with his eyes, "This is my real VIP room!" 😌

🎯 Secret Three: Hunting Instinct Unleashed

"The box entrance is the best ambush position"

In the wild, cats are accustomed to hiding in the grass or behind rocks, waiting for prey to pass by before suddenly attacking. Cardboard boxes are a perfect way to simulate this environment.

Many cat owners have experienced this: just stretch out your finger towards a cardboard box, and the next second, a furry hand suddenly reaches out and smacks you. I often find this scary, but I also find it hilarious because I truly feel like I'm the "invisible hunter."

😂 Secret 4: Stress Relief

"With cardboard boxes, there will be less stress."

Cardboard boxes can actually help cats relieve stress. A foreign study found that cats who have just moved into a new environment adapt much faster and exhibit fewer anxious behaviors if they have a cardboard box to hide in.

I personally agree. When we moved house, my cat was startled at first by the surroundings, but when I put out a few cardboard boxes, he immediately picked one to sit on, then slowly relaxed and even stretched.

🐱 Editor's summary

A cardboard box might seem like a boring junk item to humans, but to a cat, it's a treasure trove that combines security, comfort, entertainment, and stress relief . 🎁 So next time you find a cardboard box, don't be too hasty to throw it away. Let your little one play with it; it might just become their favorite "mansion"!