How cats predict the weather: signs that foretell rain and warming

It has long been said that cats can predict the weather. According to the behavior of four-legged dogs, they predicted when it would get colder and whether it would soon rain or not.

It is important to know how to "decipher" the signs, which show us pets with their behavior. Read how cats predict the weather and what they do before it rains and warms in the article of OBOZREVATEL.

Will it rain or not

There are a number of folk omens, according to which a cat can sense the approach of bad weather.

For example, before the rain, the pet will drink more water than usual. And before bad weather, the animal will wash its muzzle, tail and ears.

There are also quite interesting signs: if a cat starts snoring or sneezing, you should expect rain. However, this can also be a sign of health problems in the animal, so do not rely too much on folk superstitions, it is better in this case to schedule a visit to the veterinarian.

How a cat indicates that cold weather is approaching

Here it's obvious: when cold weather approaches, the cat is looking for a warm place. He may sleep by the radiator, the heater, on a warm blanket, in the closet, or near other heat sources. The cat will also curl up in a ball and cover its nose with its paw.

Cat Signs of Warming

If the cat starts to stretch, forming an arch in its body, it means that it will soon be warm outside. Also, the cat will lie down not in a ball but in a half-circle, or lazily stretching out with its belly up.

Before the heat, the cat will choose cool places to sleep - the window sill, the bathroom or the floor.

Earlier OBOZREVATEL told how cats thank their owners and show favoritism to them.

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