Meowing pets sense a person's mood very well, but they are also sensitive to things that a person cannot hear or see. Observations of animals over the centuries have led to the conclusion that cats can predict the weather. Changes in behavior before bad weather can also be observed in pets today.
At certain periods of history, cats were exterminated for their ability to predict the weather, believing that they were the ones who brought terrible hurricanes, tornadoes, and storms. For example, in the old days, people thought that cats could use their tails to cause thunderstorms and rain, so they cut off the animals’ tails.
How cats predict the weather
Pets are sensitive to weather changes, but scientists have not yet figured out the specifics of this process. It is believed that the sensitive vestibular apparatus of the cat plays an important role. The eardrum senses changes in atmospheric pressure and air humidity, so the fluffy behaves differently.
Cats that spend a lot of time outdoors predict the weather more accurately than their indoor counterparts. The worst weather forecasters are cats without fur. Sphinxes sleep in a ball under a blanket in cold, rain, and heat.
What will the forest animals say?
To see the peculiarities of their behavior with your own eyes, go to nature. Breathe oxygen-rich air and admire the beauty of natural landscapes. At the same time, you will learn something about the weather.
The squirrel took a fancy to the hollow, which is lower on the tree trunk - severe frosts will strike, and the whole winter will be very cold.
I climbed higher to the very top of my head - the winter season is expected to be warm.
To the cold and frost
If the temperature outside the window is approaching a drop, the cat will look for a warm place in advance. The pet will sit comfortably on the radiator, by the fireplace, stove or on the lap of its beloved owner. A non-flat TV or a sofa with a soft blanket would also be a good option.
The posture of a cat in a dream will also be a signal of the imminent onset of cold weather. He will definitely curl up and cover his nose with a warm paw.
Livestock
Signs about weather about animals can be interpreted by livestock:
- Horses can predict events outside the window by their behavior. If the horse wheezes and falls to the ground, expect bad weather.
- If sheep and rams are hitting their foreheads, expect a strong wind.
- It is possible to determine the weather by the behavior of pigs. If there is a storm, the animals take straw, bury themselves in it and press tightly against each other. This is what many other animals do when it gets cold.
Cows can predict the weather forecast. To do this, you need to keep an eye on the cattle overnight. If a cow eats and drinks a lot, it will rain in the morning.
Towards warming and heat
When the thaw begins, the cat will want to straighten up from its ball. The body will roll over onto its back and form an arch. If hot weather is approaching, the cat will spread its paws in different directions. So pets try to increase their area in order to cool down.
The fluffies no longer care where to sleep - be it on the floor or on the windowsill. It’s not for nothing that the proverb says: when a cat rolls on the floorboards, warmth knocks on the house.
Who is more accurate?
According to observations, a more accurate picture of immediate changes in the weather is given by cats that walk in the yard during the day and eat and sleep at home. They have a well-developed instinct of self-preservation and their receptors for communication with the environment are more active. It is easier to watch pussies that are always at home, but spoiled by constant attention, they can arch their backs, roll on the floor, and purr loudly simply with pleasure. It is better to look at them in a dream, paying attention to the duration of sleep, posture, and sounds.
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Towards the rain
You should be afraid of a downpour if your cat refuses to go outside. Whiskers do not like to get their fur wet and carefully avoid it. A lazy and thoughtful cat who doesn't want to play senses the approaching cloudy weather.
Even the pet’s increased thirst and desire to eat grass indicate the imminent onset of rain. This is how cats are affected by changes in atmospheric pressure.
Active drinking and chewing grass before rain
Anticipating the onset of precipitation, the domestic cat begins to increasingly approach the water bowl. At this moment she will not refuse the freshly picked grass. The approaching rain is also indicated by the fact that the cat began to actively lick its tail and wash its ears. Take an umbrella with you when leaving home if your pet sneezes. All these actions (chewing, drinking water, sneezing and licking) reduce tension in the stomach, which is caused by changes in atmospheric pressure.
There have been different times in history. Sometimes cats could even be exterminated for their ability to predict the weather: it was believed that they were the ones who invited terrible hurricanes and heavy downpours. Fortunately, in the modern world, people’s ideas have changed dramatically: representatives of the cat family are not only our friends, but also faithful helpers.
To the blizzard and storm
If the cat cannot sleep peacefully, constantly fidgets, spins and wakes up, expect disturbance in the elements. Outside of dreams, the mustache will run around the house and jump onto higher objects. Some pets begin to zealously scratch various objects or scratching posts, depending on their upbringing.
A fluffy and carefully licked tail warns of an imminent blizzard. According to popular belief, the wind will blow in the direction in which the cat turns its head while washing itself.
Signs associated with the color of a cat
The color of a cat's coat is so diverse that one can talk about it endlessly. The fur coat of this charming animal has become the basis for many beliefs, which quite often come true.
Black cat
This color is traditionally associated with something mystical and otherworldly. In particular, a black cat can promise trouble and attract misfortune. This is not entirely true; in many cases, cats of this color are said to be able to bring good luck and prosperity to the house. There is a belief that a black cat can scare away thieves who want to profit from the owner's property.
Ginger cat
Signs that apply to red cats are associated with material stability and well-being. Cats of this color are considered excellent healers and can spend a huge amount of time with a sick person. Ginger cats are a symbol of family comfort and happiness, so they are worth getting for those who lack love and harmony. A red cat can be especially beneficial for an unmarried girl. Popular beliefs say that the animal is capable of attracting a lover to the house of a lonely woman.
There is another interesting sign about ginger cats and female cats. If you notice a homeless animal on the street and decide to bring it home, know that with it you brought prosperity into your home that will stay with you for a long time.
Ginger cat:
- able to drive away a person with an evil eye and bad intentions;
- cleanse the energy of its owner;
- fill a person with positive energy.
White cat
A white animal is a carrier of healing energy that can have a beneficial effect on all areas of life. According to signs, having a snow-white cat means bringing good luck to your home in all matters. He is able to cleanse the home of negativity. A pet with this color can safely be called a living amulet.
Signs of white cats in the house are also associated with reducing risk and stress for a person whose work involves dangers, so it is best for police officers, military personnel, truck drivers and representatives of similar professions to have a white cat.
The snow-white pet is also associated with a belief about human illness. If a purr falls on some part of a person’s body, there is a chance that this is a sore spot that the pet has somehow mystically felt.
Gray cat
A tailed animal of smoky or blue colors provides excellent protection against magical influences. If a person with magical abilities comes to your house, a gray cat will be able to reduce the destructive effects of negativity.
Smoky-colored cats are considered a money talisman, so if you are experiencing financial difficulties, it makes sense to get a pet with a gray color. Fluffy friends with this coat color are capable of...
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- bring good luck in business transactions;
- attract good friends to the owner;
- attract love into the life of a married couple;
- give emotional stability and relieve depression.
Calico cat
Often a pet does not have one predominant color, but combines several colors. Such a cat can bring good luck and harmony to the house. Many superstitions attribute to tricolor cats a spiritual connection with the brownie, so the presence of such a pet can establish contact with an otherworldly inhabitant.
A cat with a colored coat, according to legend, can attract a bride to a man, especially if he has not been able to find his soul mate for a long time. If a bachelor is drinking wine, and a multi-colored cat suddenly appears under the table, this man will find his betrothed.
There are signs regarding the tortoiseshell cat. Since this is an extremely rare color of an animal, seeing it is happiness in itself. To purchase such an animal means to invite good luck, financial well-being and harmony.
To natural disasters
Before hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis, cats become anxious. The pets run wildly around the house and try to escape, meowing loudly, as if they want to warn the owner of danger. Some behave the opposite - hide, cry and tremble.
This happens because cats are more sensitive to earth vibrations.
During natural disasters, static electricity rises sharply, which frightens animals and forces them to seek shelter. Did you like the article? Share with your friends!
Insects and fish
Other animals can also predict weather conditions - insects and fish, which are also very sensitive:
- If you see a large flock of spiders - the weather will be stable and not foreshadowing trouble, insects are not visible at all - expect a thunderstorm. The spider sits and does not move in the middle of the web - to dampness.
- Flies fly from the very morning - it will be a hot day, but they do not appear at all - it will become colder.
- If a large number of beetles are visible in the spring, the summer will be dry.
- A flock of dragonflies marks precipitation.
- The chirping of a grasshopper means that the day will not be cloudy. The same conditions outside the window are foreshadowed by bright fireflies.
Many species of fish can predict the weather. Aquarium fish are at the bottom - clear weather will last all day, if they muddy the water and rush about - wait for rain.
Fish living in reservoirs are also predictors of events outside the window. A fish jumps out of the water and catches insects - to the downpour. If there is a thunderstorm, the roach and crucian carp are at the bottom, while the loach floats to the top. As it warms up, you can see catfish on the surface of the reservoir.
Why are almost all cats afraid of water?
A group of zoologists studied this issue and were able to identify the reasons why cats do not want to come into contact with water.
Risk of hypothermia
There is a layer of air between the fur and the cat’s body that protects the body from hypothermia, and when the cat gets wet, its fur loses its insulating properties. Why do dogs like to swim, but cats don't? The difference is in their lifestyle. A dog is a pack animal, and therefore, if it gets cold, it can snuggle up to its relatives and warm up. Dogs can also shake off drops of water and if they run around, they will dry quickly. With cats, the opposite is true: there is no one to cuddle with, they hardly run and cannot shake off water.
Risk from overheating
The air cushion also protects the cat from overheating. Here it would also be appropriate to look at the differences with the dog. The dog loves to bathe because, unlike a cat, it can breathe by sticking out its tongue.
Increased smell
Everyone knows that a cat hunts while hiding in a shelter, so everything will be in vain if the prey smells the hunter.
Wet wool gives off a stronger smell, and who wants to go hungry? Also, due to the intensification of the smell, the cat can become noticeable to a larger predator, which can attack at any moment. The cat will not be able to concentrate on cleaning the fur, since the dog will be notified of the danger by its relative, and the cat itself will notify it.
Dirt and bacteria
Wet wool collects a large amount of dust and dirt, which enters the stomach during washing. In addition, a humid and warm environment is ideal conditions for the development of various bacteria.
It will be warm
Warming is indicated by the posture of a cat during sleep.
The warmer the days ahead, the more the animal “unfolds.” The darling forms an arc of approximately 270° before warming slightly. A pose in the shape of a semicircle indicates a sudden onset of heat. Sunny, hot weather should be expected if the cat's curl is completely unfurled. At the same time, cats stick out their tummy. While waiting for the sun, the cat often sits on the windowsill and looks out the window with interest. It can also wash the hair on the head and behind the ears with its paw.
Save yourself, who can!
All residents of dangerous areas unanimously say that cats unmistakably sense the approach of such terrible natural phenomena as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis and the like. It is impossible not to notice the behavior of an alarmed animal: the cat’s fur stands on end, its ears press tightly to its head, it meows loudly, and even the most inveterate couch potatoes ask to go outside.
Scientists explain this ability in different ways, and even the signs themselves about cats and the weather. One of the accepted versions is that cats can sense the slightest vibrations in the ground, which even the most precise instruments cannot detect. They also have bad premonitions when static electricity accumulates in the air, which always precedes an earthquake.
