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Do big cats like boxes? Yes, because they are like dens to females

Pictures of big cats in boxes proves they like them too

PoC avatarPosted on October 5, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 5, 2022

People ask if big cats like boxes. They are referring to the large wild cats normally the lion, tiger, leopard and jaguar. You don’t have to look very hard to find pictures of big cats enjoying snoozing, sleeping and generally … continue reading…

Posted in like boxes | Tagged big cats, boxes, cat behavior, cats who love boxes, domestic cats
Why cats like boxes

Cats like boxes because they are reassuring

PoC avatarPosted on March 28, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 28, 2022

In general, domestic cats love boxes. All domestic cats have the potential to love them. And if they don’t love boxes, they like to squeeze themselves into tight spaces for a snooze such as a flowerpot. The celebrity cat Maru … continue reading…

Posted in liking boxes | Tagged anxiety, boxes, calm cat, cat anxiety, cat personality, cat personality types, cats who love boxes, confident cat, reassurance, timid cat | 1 Reply
Cat loves box as usual

You’ll never buy a commercial cat toy after you see this video

PoC avatarPosted on January 28, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 28, 2020

Don’t waste your money on commercially manufactured cat toys even if they make nice looking Christmas presents. Take something like a cardboard box that was packaging for your new 42 inch flat-screen television, which would normally be recycled, cut some … continue reading…

Posted in toys | Tagged boxes, cat behavior, cat toy, cat toys, cats who love boxes | Leave a reply
Ragdoll cat finds Jesus

Picture of Ragdoll cat finding Jesus

PoC avatarPosted on January 23, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 23, 2020

I have been a bit presumptuous in describing this cat as a Ragdoll but she does look like one. It is quite a cute picture of a cat which is suitable for this website which discusses anything and everything about … continue reading…

Posted in Pictures of Cats | Tagged boxes, cats who love boxes, pictures of cats | Leave a reply
Plastic alternative to a glass bowl for a cat

The plastic alternative to a cat squeezed into a glass bowl

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2020

It is probable that some cats like to squeeze themselves into glass bowls of various descriptions because they like the feeling of security it gives by pressing onto the sides of their body. It it almost as if they are … continue reading…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged boxes, cats who love boxes | Leave a reply
Cat looking like loaf in baking pan

Cat looks like loaf in baking pan

PoC avatarPosted on December 26, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 26, 2018

Do you remember that cats like to be in boxes as they feel more secure. Well there are variations on this theme as this very cosy and comfortable ginger tabby demonstrates. I added the genuine loaf to the image for … continue reading…

Posted in stress | Tagged boxes, cat sleeping, cat stress, cats who love boxes, pictures of cats | Leave a reply

Cats in boxes: Study shows that cats given boxes are less stressed

PoC avatarPosted on December 25, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorSeptember 12, 2019

Christmas is a fun time of the year for our cats. A major reason is cats know they’ll be getting the best gift of all from their human servant: a new box! Several years ago researchers from the University of … continue reading…

Posted in contentment | Tagged boxes, cat anxiety, cat emotions, cat health, cats who love boxes, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 1 Reply

Yes, I know it’s another cat in a cardboard box but it’s different

PoC avatarPosted on October 6, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 28, 2018

A cute, vocal kitten plays the fool in a cardboard box with a round hole in it. I like the way the owner is telling her cat to get out of the box “otherwise you are going to hurt yourself…”. … continue reading…

Posted in play | Tagged boxes, cat play, cat playing | 2 Replies
Hide Perch and Go Box

A cat hiding place, perch and carrier all in one

PoC avatarPosted on June 14, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 14, 2017

This excellent product is made of cardboard. We know that cats love cardboard. We know that cats love cardboard boxes. What is intriguing is that this product appears to be free and it is shipped internationally from British Columbia, Canada … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Products | Tagged boxes, cat carriers, cat products, hide | 4 Replies

Boxes and Small Spaces are Kitty Magnets: Why the Attraction?

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2015 by Jo SingerAugust 17, 2015

I haven’t yet met a cat who wasn’t immediately attracted to boxes. What is truly amazing about this phenomenon is that no matter what shape or size they happen to be, after a few sniffs and a paw or two … continue reading…

Posted in anxiety | Tagged boxes, cat body temperature, cat stress, Cat Temperature, cats who love boxes | 9 Replies

Do Cat Shelters Automatically Provide Boxes for Each Cat?

PoC avatarPosted on February 6, 2015 by Michael BroadFebruary 6, 2015

Ordinary, cat-sized cardboard boxes should be in all cat shelters. Is there a reason why they shouldn’t? The exact reason why tight fitting boxes are attractive to domestic cats is not completely understood, as yet. There are probably several reasons. … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Rescue, Cat shelters | Tagged animal shelters, boxes, cat shelters | Leave a reply

Side-wall Pressure of Boxes Reassures the Cat

PoC avatarPosted on February 5, 2015 by Michael BroadFebruary 7, 2015

The side-walls of a tight-fitting box reassures the domestic cat through pressure on the cat’s body and particularly the back, which triggers memories of early kittenhood, a time of security. We all know that cats love boxes. You only have … continue reading…

Posted in cat emotions | Tagged anxiety, boxes, cat behavior, cat emotions, cat stress, why do cats hide? | 5 Replies

How many cats can you fit in a small box?

PoC avatarPosted on June 26, 2013 by Michael BroadJune 26, 2013

The answer is four adult cats. It is a big squeeze, though. They have got to be friendly because they are all over each other. We know cats generally like boxes. We know cats have adapted to getting along in … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Behavior, friends | Tagged boxes | 8 Replies
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