And now it’s time for our final part. There’s only one more thing left for you to learn, and that’s how to stop your cat from licking the floor.
Here are the top five ideas I’ve prepared for you. They always work for me and most other cat owners I talked to. So you should definitely remember these tips!
1) Pay more attention to your feline
The first thing you can do is pay more attention to her. I know we all have our own obligations, but your cat might need you right now, more than ever. If you pay more attention to her you might figure out which one of the reasons I’ve mentioned applies to your fluffy friend.
If she stops doing it when you give her more attention, then it’s likely she was doing it only because she missed you. Or if you notice that she isn’t stopping, you might figure out that she is dehydrated or dealing with a lot of stress. Spending more time with her will definitely give you the right answer.
2) Keep the floor clean
Many people think that putting something your cat doesn’t like on the floor will help. But the truth is that it won’t. It might make them even more interested because it’s another new change in their life and as I said, they are very adventurous animals.
If your cat is constantly licking the floor, and you can’t make her stop try cleaning the floor more than you do now. I know it’s an additional obligation, but you can try it to see whether she’s licking it because of things that fall on it, or it’s something else.
3) Put more water bowls
I mentioned the problem of dehydration. Of course, your cat has her own bowl of fresh water. But sometimes she’s just not satisfied with the way it looks or doesn’t really like tap water. Yes, our cats can also be picky like little kids. Not drinking water from their bowl is their way of throwing a tantrum.
It’s also possible that your feline avoids drinking water from her bowl since it’s causing her whisker fatigue. If that’s the case, then you should get her something more shallow like this bowl from CatGuru.
It’s not deep as regular cat bowls plus it’s shallow enough so her whiskers won’t end up touching it.
Also, try placing more water bowls around your house. If you see that she’s using them, but still deciding to lick the floor, then dehydration might not be the real problem. And you’ll be ready to search for the real reason behind this issue.
4) Redirect her
If you’re pretty sure that she’s only licking the floor because she’s bored, you can try redirecting her. Whenever your kitty decides to do her new favorite hobby, do something you know will attract her attention. It can be a favorite meal, a new puzzle toy, or a squeaky mouse.
She’ll definitely react to it and stop focusing on licking the floor or any other surface around her. However, every cat stays interested in something for a different period of time, so she might go back to her old hobby if she gets bored of the new toys or when she’s no longer hungry.
So if you want to use the tactic of redirecting her, you should prepare many ideas for keeping your fluffball busy. I advise you to search for more interactive ones because they can usually keep cats busy for a longer period of time.
5) Take your cat to see the vet
If you still want to find only one answer to “Why is my cat licking the floor?” then you should probably call your vet and schedule an appointment. That way you’ll be certain about the problem hiding behind your cat’s behavior.
You’ll get the treatment and you’ll sleep better at night knowing that you’ve done everything you could. Don’t worry, licking the floor isn’t really one of the signs that your kitten is dealing with some serious problems.
However, anxiety or pica should still be checked out and your fluffy friend will definitely be happier. Then you will be too.