Why do cats like boxes, crates, bags

Greetings, dear readers!

Some time ago I received a parcel from my classmate in a big cardboard box, which at the moment was the reason for the quarrel between my two furry Pets.

One of them is the eighth year, the other-two and a half years, but both are equally fighting for the right to possess this "jewel". While youth wins.

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As a result, the son built from this box a great and cozy house in which the baby spends most of the time, which, in truth, pleases me, because before he preferred to sit on my hands and not give to do anything else.

Why do cats like to get into boxes, boxes or bags so much?

First of all, because they are naturally very curious, and strive to put his charming nose in any object that appeared in their field of vision.

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Such reasons fans of these Pets can name a few, at least another nine:

1. Security.
   A quiet, secluded place in the form of a cardboard box or a wooden box creates the illusion of a protective shelter for cats, where they can hide from an imaginary danger.
   
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2. To avoid the stress.
   Animals, like humans, can also be subject to stress, and they also need a nook where they can get rid of it.
   Cats can experience stress from visiting the house of other animals from the fact that its for something punished, just frightened of something.
   My older cat, sadly, is terribly afraid of rodents. At the sight of a decorative rat fainted.
   Box is a good stress reliever.
   Also, it is much easier to tame a new pet, if you just put it in a box and let it get used to.
   
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3. Private corner.
   Yes, not only people has to be a personal corner in the house, but every self-respecting cat, he must be.
   And cardboard box - it's what you need, as it retains the smell of the cat, which seemed to mark her personal space.
4. Warmth and comfort.
   These animals just love the cozy and warm places, so they love to climb into the box.
   
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5. Pleasant smell.
   The smell of cardboard, wood or paper reminds our Pets of the wild nature, from where we took them many centuries ago to their homes.
6. Play?
   Cats are hunters by nature, plus fans play and box fit for them, I like it better. They can hide, hiding, waiting for "prey", and we, the people, need only to play along with the cat, and the fun and joy will never end, both for her and for you.
   
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7. Craving for research
   In addition, cats are very fond of something to investigate, to explore, to poke into all their noses into everything, including, in boxes, crates or plastic bags. They need to know everything, feel all the legs or a tooth, what they are very similar to young children.
   
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8. Sharpen her claws.
   A favorite pastime for all cats to sharpen its claws on the cardboard, the most suitable for them - so they take care of their claws, relieve stress, enjoy published at the same time, rustling sounds, and also do not spoil the furniture and carpet of the owner.
9. Habit.
   To good all and always get used quickly, so the cat will never pass by the box, at least once having been in it.
   
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Good to know

My younger kitten also likes to sleep in a box in which I keep potatoes in the winter, and what happiness gives him to get into a plastic bag and, having played enough, curl up and fall asleep - it must be seen.

Anyway, as I said, watch the game and the habits of the pet, brings great pleasure to us, to those it nurtures, coddles, coddling.

Next to them sometimes feel like a small child.

If you have the opportunity to get this fluffy lump of happiness, do not miss it.

Important: this gentle creature is also a good healer of the human body and soul.

Thank you for your attention, see you soon!

With respect to you, @mrfantastis.