Penelitian Menyingkap, Ini 3 Alasan Kenapa Kucing Suka Bermain di Dalam Kardus

Pet owners of animals like cats are certainly familiar with the habit of most cats. Yes, they really love to play inside cardboard or boxes.

This also raises questions, because cats may not be interested in special toys bought by their owners, but they rather stay and play in the cardboard so much that they even sleep in it.

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Actually, what is the reason why cats love playing in cardboard? Come on, check out the explanation below.

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                            <h2 class="fw-bold fs-5">1. Kardus Memberikan 'Kehangatan'</h2>
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                                <p>Cardboard provides warmth/ Photo: pexels.com/Arina Krasnikova</p>
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                            <p>Cats love warmth, Thecuy. According to a 2006 study by the National Research Council, cats feel most comfortable at temperatures between 86–97 degrees Fahrenheit.</p>

The same group also found that most cats live in environments with temperatures around 72 degrees, which is much colder than their ideal temperature range.

In addition, cardboard helps keep our cats warm. Cardboard material acts like a comfortable blanket, trapping the cat’s body heat and functioning as an insulator.

The narrow space inside the cardboard forces the cat to curl up, which also helps retain body heat.

2. Bantu Meredakan Stres

Help relieve stress/ Photo: pexels.com/Valeria Boltneva

Citing Pet MD, a study from Utrecht University in the Netherlands shows that newly arrived shelter cats with access to boxes or cardboard can recover faster and adapt more quickly to their new environment compared to cats without access to such places.

Because cardboard provides an opportunity to hide, the box offers a sense of comfort and safety, which is crucial when a cat feels stressed or anxious. Cats can curl up inside the box, which becomes a safe shelter to rest for a while away from the outside world.

3. Suka Mencakar hingga Mengunyah Kardus

Enjoy scratching and chewing cardboard/ Photo: pexels.com/Jared Brotman

Another reason why cats like cardboard is that it provides a place for them to sharpen their claws. Your cat may love the texture of the cardboard, making it a perfect spot to bite and scratch, Thecuy.

Another common behavior is when a cat bites the lid or side of the cardboard, which is their way of marking the cardboard with their pheromone scent. Generally, biting cardboard is not dangerous. However, make sure your cat only bites it and does not swallow it.

Well, Thecuy, does your cat also like to play inside cardboard?

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terimakasih sudah mengunjungi thecuy. 🙂