Why do cats like to bask in the sun

1, the normal body temperature of cats is 38-39.5℃, which is slightly higher than that of people, so when people feel very hot, cats don't think so.

2. The hair on the cat is the protective film on it, which can block ultraviolet rays in summer and improve the warm-keeping effect in winter. Cats living in cold places will have swollen hair, and the air between the hairs can improve the warmth of cats. Cats living in warmer places don't get flatulence, they are basically attached to their bodies, so they will feel cold when they go to cold places.

There is something in the cat's fur that can become a nutritious vitamin when it is exposed to the sun. Cats like basking in the sun and licking their fur. That's because they are taking vitamins. At the same time, it can also use the ultraviolet rays of the sun to sterilize.

Cats are not afraid of heat. Even when the weather is very hot in summer, the cat's four claws and tail ends are cold. The temperature on the ground is relatively low, so cats take advantage of this situation to regulate their body temperature through heat exchange between their bodies and the ground.

5. Cats also like to go to bed. On the one hand, they are afraid of cold and heat. On the other hand, they have the habit of hiding.

Extended data

Three benefits of cat sunbathing:

First, ultraviolet rays in the sun can help cats to promote the nutrient absorption of calcium.

Second, it can effectively kill parasites, mites, fungi, fleas and so on. Parasitic on cats, it also kills bacteria on the skin surface and hair of cats, reducing or eliminating parasites and some skin diseases, such as cat moss. It can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the cat's intestine, which is very beneficial to the cat's physique, promote the normal calcification of bones and ensure the healthy growth of cats.

Third, when the cat sunbathes, it can also promote the production of vitamin D secreted by cortex. Cats can get vitamin D well when licking their fur.