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Cats encountering snow often look like they’ve discovered a personal betrayal. Many domestic cats evolved from desert-dwelling ancestors, so cold, wet fluff falling from the sky is deeply suspicious. Snow clings to fur, chills paws, and messes with a cat’s impeccable sense of dignity. Add in the fact that paw pads are sensitive to temperature and texture, and suddenly every step becomes a dramatic hop of protest.
Some cats, however, surprise everyone by becoming snow detectives - sniffing, pawing, and occasionally chomping at snowflakes like they’re sky snacks. This curiosity usually lasts exactly as long as their toes stay warm.
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Scientifically speaking, cats are built to conserve heat, not lose it. Their fur provides insulation, but when it gets wet from snow, it loses efficiency fast, making cold exposure risky. Snow and ice can also cause dry or cracked paw pads, and melting ice treatments may irritate or harm them if licked off during grooming.
On the flip side, outdoor-savvy or cold-adapted breeds sometimes tolerate snow better, and indoor cats may enjoy watching snowfall from a cozy window perch because visual stimulation activates their hunting instincts without the frostbite. Snowfall also dampens sound, which can confuse cats’ finely tuned hearing and heighten their suspicion.
So basically, snow is fascinating, uncomfortable, occasionally fun, and best enjoyed from indoors - with a blanket, a heater, and judgmental eye contact aimed squarely at winter.
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