Some cats will lick their paws after eating a meal. This behavior will make people wonder, are they full or not? This question actually involves the cat’s eating habits and behavioral habits. The problem. This article will explore this issue from multiple perspectives. ​​​​​​

Why cats lick their paws

Keep it clean

Cats are naturally very clean animals. They use their tongues to clean their bodies, including their claws. Cats have small brush-like spines on their tongues that can effectively clean their hair, skin and paws. This behavior is innate to cats and helps them keep their bodies clean.

Digesting food

When cats eat food, their stomachs secrete gastric juice, which helps digest food. During the process of digesting food, cats will swallow some air. This air can enter the stomach and cause stomach upset. To relieve this discomfort, cats will lick their paws, which stimulates their stomachs and helps them expel excess gas.

Lack of nutrition

When cats finish eating, they may continue to look for food if they don’t feel full. However, if cats’ food lacks certain nutrients, such as protein, vitamins, etc., they will feel unsatisfied. At this time, the cat will lick its paws in search of nutrients, because there are some nutrients in the cat's paws, such as keratin and calcium.

Cat’s eating habits

Cats are carnivores and they need food high in protein, high in fat and low in carbohydrates. If cats' food does not meet these requirements, they may feel hungry and have some abnormal behaviors, such as licking their paws, biting, etc. In order to meet the dietary needs of cats, we need to choose high-quality cat food or make our own food.

How to tell if your cat is full

Cats’ dietary needs are very individual, and different cats have different food needs. Some cats may eat all their food in one sitting, while others may eat it in several portions. In order to judge whether the cat is full, we need to observe the cat’s physical condition. If cats are healthy and in good spirits, they are eating well. In addition, we can also judge whether cats are full based on their food intake. If the cat's food intake is relatively stable every day, then they are eating enough.