The Feline Flick A Clawsome Look at Cat BehaviorAs any cat enthusiast knows our feline...

The Feline Flick A Clawsome
Look at Cat BehaviorAs any cat
enthusiast knows our feline
friends are known for their
sharp claws and agile paws But
have you ever wondered why
most cats sheath their claws
when theyre not using them Its
a fascinating phenomenon that
reveals just how intelligent
and resourceful these animals
can beLets start by looking at
the big picture All cats with
the exception of the cheetah
have retractable claws That
means they can pull those
sharp talons back into their
paws when theyre not in use
Now you might think that this
is just a quirky trait unique
to cats But nope Many other
animals like dogs and even
some primates also have
retractable nails or clawsSo
why do most cats sheath their
claws Well its actually quite
practical By tucking their
claws away when theyre not
using them cats can prevent
wear and tear on those
sensitive paw pads Imagine
walking around all day with
your shoes on youd want to
take them off occasionally to
give your feet a break right
Its the same principle for
catsNow you might be thinking
that this is an obvious
behavior and I wouldnt
disagree But heres where
things get interesting some
cat breeds are more prone to
keeping their claws out than
others For example Bengal cats
are known for their curious
nature and love of climbing As
a result they tend to leave
their claws out more often to
help them grip and balanceOn
the other hand some breeds
like the Sphynx yes those
hairless cats tend to keep
their claws sheathed even when
theyre awake and active Its
almost as if theyre saying Hey
I dont need my claws for this
particular activity but Ill
still keep them protected just
in caseBut heres the really
obtuse part did you know that
some cats will actually extend
their claws while theyre
sleeping Yep Its called a
rapid eye movement REM sleep
behavior and its where your
cats brain is processing all
the memories and experiences
from the day When this happens
their paws may start to twitch
or move and you guessed it
those claws will pop outSo
there you have it cats are
clever creatures that have
adapted to their environment
in some pretty fascinating
ways Whether theyre sheathing
their claws for practical
reasons or extending them
during REM sleep these animals
never cease to amaze us with
their unique behaviorsStay
curious and keep on purrusing
the wonders of the feline
world

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

Enjoy the little things in life. For one day, you may look back and realize they were the big things. Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.