Why are cats afraid of cold?

I believe everyone knows that cats are afraid of cold and like to hide in warm places. But why are cats afraid of cold? The following will be elaborated from several aspects.

1, the physical characteristics of cats

Cat is a flexible cat, and its physical characteristics determine that it is more susceptible to the influence of external temperature than people. Cats have small body surface area and short hair, so they can't be protected by "warm clothes" like giant pandas, and their temperature regulation ability is weak.

In addition, cats have less fat and less body fat storage, so cats exposed to low temperature are prone to hypothermia and symptoms such as colds and respiratory diseases.

2. Cat habits

The habit of cats is also an important reason for being afraid of cold. Cats are nocturnal animals. They sleep most of the day and only move at night. The weather is cold and the ambient temperature is low at night, so cats need more energy to maintain normal body temperature and metabolism. If the cat's diet can't replenish energy in time, it will cause the cat's body temperature to drop.

3. Muscle fatigue

In the cold environment in winter, cats are easily affected by muscle fatigue. Cats may feel tired at night because their muscles need more energy to maintain their body temperature and metabolism when they are outdoors. At this time, they need a relatively warm place to relax and restore their muscles, otherwise they are more likely to get sick.

4. Cat age, physical condition and other factors.

In addition to the above factors, the cat's age, physical condition and health condition will also affect its sensitivity to cold. Old cats and young cats are more afraid of the cold than adult cats because of the deterioration or imperfection of various physical functions, and need special care.

Some cats with heart disease, lung disease, liver disease and other diseases will be affected in different degrees in their energy metabolism and immune function, and they are also sensitive to cold.

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To sum up, there are many reasons why cats are afraid of cold. Cat's physical characteristics, living habits, muscle fatigue, age, physical condition and other factors will affect the cat's sensitivity to cold. As pet owners, we need to provide them with a warm and comfortable living environment, and also need to take reasonable warm-keeping measures according to the actual situation to ensure their health.