Have you ever wondered why cats are so clean? After all, they spend a lot of time grooming themselves every day, and grooming is not just for grooming. Cleanliness is just a byproduct of cats' love for grooming.

Cats are even more hygienic.

Why are cats so clean?

Adult cats spend up to 50% of their waking time grooming themselves. Here's an explanation of the reasons behind this behavior in seven points.

One, cats clean themselves to ward off predators

Remember the line from Hayao Miyazaki's animation 'Spirited Away': 'Don't eat too much, or you'll be eaten.' In the cat world, things are even more terrifying. When they were wild, being unclean would be eaten. Cats instinctively remove food and other smelly substances so they won't be discovered by potential dangers. Including their defecation is also considered by them.

After all we know from animal world programs that we humans track animals through fecal analysis, animals also do this themselves, so they take care of their affairs properly.

From this perspective, it's unexpectedly adorable

Two, cats clean themselves to cool down

Cats sweat through their fur, but they mainly rely on saliva evaporating from their fur to maintain their normal body temperature. That is, they lick saliva onto their fur, and the liquid evaporates to carry away heat. So in summer, they lick their fur more frequently.

Three, cats licking themselves not only cools them down but also warms them up

It seems contradictory at first, but it's the truth. Cats can help distribute their natural oils throughout their fur by licking themselves, and this oil is moisture-proof and seals heat when heated. Cats' body temperature is higher than that of humans, so this closed layer of oil can resist the cold, which is their second cooling system besides fur.

Four, cats lick themselves to keep wounds clean

This is also a survival instinct left by cats when they were wild. It is believed that cats' saliva contains enzymes that can turn it into a natural antibiotic. If your cat licks its wound, it may be to prevent infection. But since it is a pet, it can be taken to a veterinarian for better treatment.

Don't fight, children

Five, cats clean themselves to promote blood circulation

Just like us, using a comb to comb our hair can promote blood circulation on the scalp. The cat's tongue is covered with many hooks, which is like our comb. Cats licking their fur is like combing with a comb, which can also promote blood circulation.

Six, besides licking themselves, cats also lick each other

Familiar cats groom each other to show goodwill. You can imagine it as a cat's kiss, involving saliva exchange and mutual trust. It's their social activity, just like human interactions. So, uncleanliness is difficult.

Seven, cats clean themselves for relaxation

Cats get comforted in the process of self-cleaning. If you have time, take a bath, or do personal hygiene, uncleanliness will be eaten, I believe you will be very clean.

It's like asking for a hug

How to judge the health of a cat's fur

• Shiny and soft, rich in texture
• Small flakes
• No black spots, which may be a sign of fleas
• No bald patches
• No too much dead hair, as your cat will usually remove it

To maintain fur health and boost immunity, feed your cat cat food containing high-quality natural ingredients, with essential nutrients and amino acids. Regular checkups and occasional grooming are also good, but they are already clean enough and do not need to be washed with excessive chemicals that harm pets.

The above is my personal sharing. If you agree, please help like it, thank you!

White cats aren't unclean at all