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Is it normal for these kinds of cats to prefer the floor? (programming.dev)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by danhab99@programming.dev to c/cat@lemmy.world

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He won't sit on a couch next to me or by himself. He might hang out with me on my bed but 80% of the time he's on the floor.

Is he hot?

Is he sad?

Can I do something to help him?

He's 2 btw

Update: it was just anxiety, he's new in my house, not sure what his rules are.. he feels much more comfy now ♥️

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[–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 34 points 5 days ago

Some cats are floor cats

Just like some people are couch people and other people are chair people

[–] walter_wiggles 21 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Get him a cardboard box. He's sad because there are no cardboard boxes.

[–] danhab99@programming.dev 11 points 5 days ago (1 children)

He has one, he just doesn't sit in it

[–] iamanoldguy@lemmy.world 28 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Then he is an imposter disguised as a cat sent to infiltrate your life. No real cat can resist a box.

[–] P1nkman@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

I have two cats. One loves boxes, even when they're tiny, if it fits a paw, she has to try it. The other one hates them, and he's always been a grumpy old man with a very strange personality. I've never considered him a real cat lol

[–] Visstix@lemmy.world 15 points 5 days ago

Perfectly normal, each cat is different.

[–] PassingDuchy@lemmy.world 14 points 5 days ago

Some cats just like the floor. Not all cats like being on squishy surfaces either. Mine hates the bed whenever we stay somewhere with a western bed, but if I put a food tray I got for a $1 from goodwill next to me you can bet his ass will be there lol.

[–] ElPussyKangaroo@lemmy.world 14 points 5 days ago

I have two cats. Both sleep on sofas as well as the floor. Cats are the divine incarnate. They can do as they please.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 9 points 5 days ago

cats have a different idea of comfort than humans do.

[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 13 points 5 days ago

Absolutely normal. Kitty just likes to stay grounded.

[–] Octrom@lemmy.world 9 points 5 days ago

Jackson Galaxy Cat Daddy says some cats are tree cats and others are bush dwellers. So if cat prefers the floor I suggest fancy rugs and cat beds and cat scratchers all on the floor.

[–] Gerudo@lemm.ee 7 points 5 days ago

Mine refuses to use a cat tree. I always heard cats like to be high up, but not mine. He likes his bed on the floor, and rarely gets on a chair or couch if I'm not there.

[–] jabathekek@sopuli.xyz 7 points 5 days ago

he's straight chillin'

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Is it carpet or stone kind of hard floor? Does he sploot a lot?

[–] juliebean@lemm.ee 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

i'm sorry, but, sploot?

[–] tyler@programming.dev 3 points 5 days ago

When they lay on their belly with their legs all splayed out.