why do cats like refrigerators
If you have ever wondered why cats are drawn to refrigerators then you're not alone. There has been a lot of research into this question and the answer is not a blanket yes or no.
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Cats have really excellent hearing and they can feel the vibrations from your running refrigerator even if the door is closed, so they naturally want to investigate especially in a hot environment.
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The cat's curiosity leads them to explore near the compressor which provides good air flow and also gets them cool.
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One study from the University of Florida was completed based on cat's high mobility, they were placed in a room with a running refrigerator and they explored more than those in rooms without a refrigerator. The cats also built dens near the refrigerator.
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If there are no sounds or vibrations coming from the refrigerator, their curiosity wanes and they return to exploring other things within their environment. This is why it's important to make sure you turn your fridge off at night.
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In some homes, the noise of your fridge is enough to keep the cats away, though the cat noises would still be there and actually smell better than your typical cleaning products used for air fresheners.
There are many reasons why a cat would be attracted to a refrigerator, for instance:
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• The cat's keen sense of hearing is attracted to the compressor running noise. (It's like leaving the radio on for them.)
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• They feel the vibrations through their feet and body, which makes them want to investigate where it's coming from.
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• The cool air coming from the evaporator of your refrigerator feels good when it's warm outside. (The cat follows his or her nose.)
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• They are looking for a well-hidden place to sleep where they feel safe and secure. (Your refrigerator fits this bill well. It's dark, warm, and you don't store food or drinks there that will spill. A good hiding place!)
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• The cat is looking for a cool place to lay down if he or she get too hot.
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• It's a small enclosed space where the cat can feel safe and secure. (If you have a timid cat, it makes sense that the first thing they would want to do is find safety from any perceived threat.)
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• Refrigerators are typically stocked with yummy food! (Look at how you feel when you open your refrigerator door and see an assortment of tasty foods.) So the smell of what's inside becomes the draw.
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Cat's have a strong sense of scent. The food and the smell of it will be the greatest draw for your cat to want to be inside your refrigerator especially if it's not covered.
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A cat that is well fed will not go inside the refrigerator because they have no reason to, however a cat that is hungry may become very persistent in their efforts to get inside and this can lead to conflict with you if you don't want them eating your food.
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Cats are highly curious animals so they are naturally drawn to investigate any unfamiliar object that they come into contact with, including refrigerators.
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