Some cats roll IN their litter box for various reasons. For one, they like the dust bath, to get rid of itches, parasites, etc. It is similar to cats rolling in the dirt outside. They will then wash the dust off.
In your kitty’s case, however, a more likely explanation is that he is happy to see the box cleaned and is re-marking it as his. As a cat rolls, it releases pheromones from scent glands along its body; these leave a message to other cats that 鈥淭his is mine!鈥 Even though there may not be other cats in the household, a cat may still like to claim his turf.
If your cat is purring at the same time, it most likely is saying thank you!
Some cats roll IN their litter box for various reasons. For one, they like the dust bath, to get rid of itches, parasites, etc. It is similar to cats rolling in the dirt outside. They will then wash the dust off.
In your kitty’s case, however, a more likely explanation is that he is happy to see the box cleaned and is re-marking it as his. As a cat rolls, it releases pheromones from scent glands along its body; these leave a message to other cats that 鈥淭his is mine!鈥 Even though there may not be other cats in the household, a cat may still like to claim his turf.
If your cat is purring at the same time, it most likely is saying thank you!