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Why Do Cats Loaf? (The Science of Tucked Paws)

Why Do Cats Loaf? (The Science of Tucked Paws)

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 The "Cat Loaf" position serves two specific biological functions: Thermoregulation (conserving body heat by reducing surface area) and Relaxed Readiness. In this episode, we explain why this pose is usually a sign of contentment but can sometimes signal abdominal pain.

We cover:
  • Heat Conservation: How tucking the "radiators" (nose and paws) maintains that optimal 100-102°F body temp.
  • The Trust Signal: Why they wouldn't tuck their paws if they felt threatened.
  • The Warning Sign: How to tell a "Pain Loaf" (hunched, tense face) from a "Happy Loaf."
  • The Variations: The Partial Loaf, The Face Plant, and The Sphinx.
Decoding the most viral pose on the internet.
https://blog.catcognition.com/why-do-cats-loaf/

Key Topics: Cat Loaf, Cat Sleeping Positions, Thermoregulation, Feline Pain Scale, Cat Behavior, Veterinary Advice.

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