While cat sploots make me squeal, I absolutely love it when I see cats making that little bread loaf position. Cats are pretty particular and calculating. So, when they do something, it’s usually not too random. They’ve spun the idea around in that little mind of theirs and decided that it’s okay. When cats bread loaf, there are a few specific reasons as to why. If you notice, they usually do it around you. And trust me when I say this is a good thing.
So, why do cats like to transform themselves into feline loaves of bread?
Cats will sploot which is simply magical, but that bread loaf position that they do is pretty darn cute, too. When your cat sits in this position, with their feet tucked under them, observe their facial expression. Often your cat is relaxed, so much so that their eyes are partially to fully closed. As mentioned above, this is something they usually do in the presence of their owners.
“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.” — Mikel Delgado, cat researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis
Being always on guard is the true nature of a cat. So, for them to position themselves in a bread loaf position ultimately means that they do not see or sense any potential dangers surrounding them. Therefore they position their bodies loafing style as to relax. Your cat sitting in a bread loaf position essentially means they don’t think they’ll need to utilize those claws of theirs anytime soon, too.
Sitting this way also helps your feline friend to preserve body heat. And, as we know, cats love being nice and toasty. Another reason why cats like to tuck those little paws under? Well, some say it helps to stretch those pads out and relieve pressure. Hard to think of a cat feeling any pressure, being the connoisseur of comfort, right?!
Bread Loaf Sleeper
I don’t know about you, but I just love it when kitties bread loaf. With their legs wrapped and tucked under their bodies, it takes longer to get up and run away. Therefore, if your cat bread loafs to sleep, they don’t feel a need to put themselves in a position where they could run off quickly. Cats often are resting, AKA snoozing, in this position. Watch them closely, and observe that they’re often not fully asleep when they assume this cat sleeping position.
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Do you love when cats sploot? If you’ve ever wondered why it is that some cats prefer sitting like little frogs, find out about it here on cattitudedaily.com.
