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

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month 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 33 points 1 month ago

Some cats are floor cats

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

[-] walter_wiggles@lemmy.nz 20 points 1 month ago

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

[-] danhab99@programming.dev 11 points 1 month ago

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

[-] iamanoldguy@lemmy.world 27 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

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 1 month 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 1 month ago

Perfectly normal, each cat is different.

[-] ElPussyKangaroo@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month 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.

[-] PassingDuchy@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month 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.

[-] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 month ago

Absolutely normal. Kitty just likes to stay grounded.

[-] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago

cats have a different idea of comfort than humans do.

[-] Octrom@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month 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.

[-] jabathekek@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 month ago

he's straight chillin'

[-] Gerudo@lemm.ee 7 points 1 month 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.