Cats Protection Pouch
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Cats protection pouch. The primordial pouch in cats is a genetic characteristic that has been maintained from the first breeds of wild cats. Even big cats like lions and tigers have a primordial pouch. Welcome to cats protection plymouth we solely rely on the generosity and compassion of people just like you so whether you adopt a cat from us volunteer donate something to the cause or purchase goodies from our shop you are helping us care for the cats and kittens in our protection. The primordial pouch might serve as an extra layer of protection.
Even if a cat s primordial pouch is injured the important internal organs may still be intact. What is the purpose of the primordial pouch. Experts believe the cat primordial pouch evolved for several reasons. When cats fight with each other they tend to aim for the vitals with their claws.
My cats love it. If you ve ever see a video of a cat running in slow motion you. This pouch protects a cat s organs should they find themselves in a fight. Given its fat content it is a way to store energy in case the cat has to face a long period without food.
So these saggy bellies are a way to protect their vital organs from potential injury during battles or intense. Cats will also do bunny kicks when they wrestle with one another too. All domestic cats have a loose flap of skin often called the primordial pouch which protects their stomachs. It almost looks as if they ve swollen to garfield sized proportions slimmed down and retained the extra skin.
30 10 2016 renee glasgow catnip great thank you. A second biological explanation for the primordial pouch is that it allows cats to stretch out more when they run. The pouch may sway from side to side when your cat walks or subtly jiggle. If you have ever seen cats in a fight you may have noticed that they often kick each other with their hind legs and their sharp claws.
Cats have belly fat like most animals to protect their viscera. 1 to protect the vulnerable internal organs in the event of a fight. It s well known that cat battles are often met with some serious bunny kicks when cats are in full fight mode. Out in the wild abdominal tearing from a kick would be very bad news.
Cats use a move called bunny kicking to target a rival s sensitive belly. What purpose does the primordial pouch serve. First the pouch serves as protection in a fight as it shields vital organs from an attacking cat s sharp claws. It can be more pronounced in older cats or formerly overweight felines.
We don t know for sure but the most obvious theories are that it serves four purposes. Entire cats as well as spays and neuters can all have a primordial pouch. Excellent long lived gift for your cat my cats love these organic catnip sacks. Purpose of the primordial pouch explanations for the primordial pouch are that it protects vital organs during cat fights or it allows cats to be more flexible when running and jumping or that the primordial pouch gives cats room to store some extra food when they overeat.
When the catnip gets older a few seconds of crushing the sack in your hand and it is good as new. Why some cats have primordial pouches the pouch exists to protect your cat s internal organs.