ぽんちゃん Nov 4, 2026 12:00 You bought a bed for your cat for several thousand yen, but they won't use it at all
On the other hand, for some reason, they head straight into the cardboard box when a package arrives
If you own a cat, this is a scene you have likely witnessed at least once
“Do you really prefer a simple cardboard box over the bed I bought for you?”
In fact, there is an interesting study related to cat psychology that explains this casual behavior
In 2019, a Dutch research team conducted an experiment involving 23 cats at a shelter
Does providing a box for a cat to hide in make a difference in their stress levels?
The results reported that cats provided with a box reached a lower stress score 7 days faster than those that were not
In this article, we will delve into the reasons why cats want to get into boxes and the surprising facts revealed by research
When we see a cat getting into a box, we tend to think, 'They just like tight spaces.'
Cats can be wary of environmental changes, loud noises, and strangers
At such times, if they have a place to hide, they can calm down at their own pace while avoiding stimuli from their surroundings
Expert guidelines on cat environmental enrichment published in 2013 also state that it is important to provide a place where cats can hide with peace of mind
Even something as simple as a cardboard box can become a