The Mystery of Cat Belly Flaps

The silkiest stuff on a cat is the thin, limp flap of flesh that hangs under its belly. So many people feel theyre too fat. But that’s not the truth! These unique features are better improved us.

What Are Belly Flaps?

Your cat’s belly flaps are primordial pouches. They have a weird flap of belly skin. It is not extra fat. Instead, it has a purpose. Cats need the primordial pouch so they can extend their body while running, jumping and playing. Provides them a bit more space to travel

Why Do Cats Have Them?

Naturally, you may be asking yourself why cats have this pouch. Cats are natural hunters. Hundreds of generations ago, their forebears needed to both run and catch their food. They use the belly flap to do this. When a cat gallops, this pouch does not impede and stretches more than before so that they have additional balance. It helps them to jump and in chasing their prey.

Do All Cats Have Belly Flaps?

The flaps of the belly in cats: not all are created equal(sized or shaped.) Now the bags with made of each variety can different by just breed of animal. Belly Flaps Some cats have big belly flaps and some good small ones This is not to say that one cat is more healthy than another. It basically just boils down to their genetics and what type of body that they have.

Conclusion

The stomach flaps of our cats in summary indicate an “overweight” cat on the inside they’re not. They are a natural structure in the cats body which assists them to do various activities. In other words……so when you see your cat lounging around with a flap of fat hanging down, it’s not just that they’re out of shape; their bellies are literally mobilizers that help keep them flexible and able to do anything.