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Since I have 2 cats now and have never had more than one, there was something that happened this morning that I have to wonder about. I put breakfast down for both cats and one finished and went on his way and I took his plate away. Then the other one finished but left some in his plate. The first cat comes back to the remaining dish and sort of stood over it and scratched on the floor like they do in the litter box. He turned a couple of different ways scratching like that. I had to wonder what he was thinking of? Trying to "hide" his brother's dish? Anyone have any ideas?
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Maryalice (Mom to Tasha and now Max)

"Know that grief is not measured in time but when the heart is dry of tears and your mind comes to acceptance, you will begin to heal" - Ginny Brancato

Great question. One of my cats did this more than others, but it appears to be a common "cat" action. A lot of people mention their cat does this. My understanding is it is instinctual -- back to the days when they had to hunt for their food. They are "hiding" their food by trying to "bury" it...
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Tammy and Pookey
(Stanley 8/91 - 8/07)

Thats what I have thought too. Saving it for later. However, I had one cat the did this when he didnt like what he was served, so who knows...it does seem to be fairly common
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PHTessie