Unraveling the Mysteries of Strange Cat Behaviors

Dealing with Hairballs

Coughing up hairballs is a classic behavior exhibited by cats. Your feline friend isn't engaging in arts and crafts; rather, it's simply expelling excess hair.

Cats groom themselves by licking their bodies. During this process, microscopic hooks on their tongues assist in removing any surplus fur. However, the ingested fur accumulates in their stomachs. To alleviate this build-up, cats occasionally cough up hairballs.