We all know that animals have a thick pad on their feet, and our cats are no exception. However, some parents may know what the pads have and what they are used for. The thick pads It will be very comfortable to touch, but the cat's pad can't be touched, because too much touching will make the cat feel uncomfortable. Let's also understand the functions of the cat's pad and why it can't be touched.

The skin on the surface of the pad is a little thicker than the skin on other hairy parts, but the inner side of the skin has many nerves, so it is very sensitive. It is because of its sensitivity that it can walk smoothly in unstable places. The dull soles of the feet are in the bumpy places and can't feel anything. And the meat pads are full of fat and elastic fibers, so that the soles of the feet can be closely combined with the bumps.

In addition, the pads on the bottom of the cat's feet also play a non-slip role. The specific way is to sweat when you are stressed. Cats sweat not to regulate their body temperature, but to prevent slipping. We humans too, our palms sweat when we're nervous. When humans were monkeys, sweating was to prevent slipping when climbing trees. The same principle applies to the sweating of the cat's pads.

In addition, the fleshy and sensitive pads ensure that hunting is silent, making lurking possible. It can be called a sound-absorbing pad. However, although it is very sensitive, if you gently stroke it, it will also make the cat feel very comfortable. Cats will open their paws and show a happy look if the owner can gently stroke them with affection. Rough touching is certainly intolerable.