“Loafing”, “Tugging”, “Tugboats”, “The potato cat”, or whatever name you call them, one thing that humans are endearingly amazed at a cat is when they pose a loaf position. That is both adorable and hilarious! However, those loaves don’t do that for anything, there are some reasons behind that and I’m sure that you probably haven’t heard about it.
(h/t: iheartcats)
Loafing is a posture of a cat whose paws and tail are tucked inside the body, resembling a loaf of bread formation. The act of curling up and ‘hiding’ the paws indicates your cat is not in a hunting mode but to preserve the energy. Cat researcher Mikel Delgado, a postdoctoral fellow at the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis had an opinion about this.
“Generally speaking, a cat who is lying with their paws tucked underneath them is considered relaxed. They aren’t preparing to defend themselves or run away.” – She said.
Turns out, loafing is a good thing! They don’t feel insecure toward the owners or the house. Whether on the couch, on the laundry basket, or even on the ceiling, those are for chilling and living life to the fullest.
Another interesting reason is those sun worshippers need to retain their heat. A load of bread only appears when it is in the oven! 85-100 degrees Fahrenheit is best for self-cooling or heating.
However, some people might not notice if they completely tuck their paws beneath. Make sure the paws are hidden because if not, your cat might hide the pain.
“A cat who is still perched on their paws may be in pain, so it’s good to know if the paws are totally tucked.” – Mikel Delgado warned.
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Cat Researcher Explains Why Cats Like Lounging In The “Bread Loaf” Position
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