r/cats • u/Fabulous-Tap2765 • Jul 31 '26

Advice Newly adopted cat does this 2-3 times a day

what does it mean and is it something I should be worried about?

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u/Leather_Sea_537 Aug 01 '26

It’s the static electricity! I’m not bullshitting either! I have a Nebelung cat as well that creates so much static that is so strong you can actually see the small sparks it is creating! It’s a cool strobe light routine I do every night before bed with my boy

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u/Chains_Of_The_Sea Aug 01 '26

Oh you sweet sweet country mouse.

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u/Perfect-Topic-6671 Aug 01 '26

Oh you blind condescending redditor.

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u/shakensparco Aug 01 '26

Definitely static. I'm shocked at how few people realize this.

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u/Ilovetupacc Aug 01 '26

No bro that’s jizzz

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u/Siennalakes 26d ago

😂 clearly you have no understanding of cat anatomy. A cat can't jizz from the belly area when their penis isn't even on the belly. Their penis is under their anus and they spray towards the back. It is physically impossible for that to be jizz, pee, or any other liquid. Watch the video again with your screen magnifier and you will see it much clearer. This is a self-soothing behavior that is common in cats that were weaned too young. I have a cat that does this exact same behavior. He was found on a road at about 5 weeks old.

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u/Ok_Gap5998 Nebelung Aug 01 '26

My nebelung I had for 17 years did the same thing, she’d have to faceplant her face into a blanket to avoid getting shocks on her face and neck from her mane!

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u/Nago_Jolokio Aug 01 '26

That's not a small spark... but yeah, that's just static.

The other stuff people are saying it is wouldn't go in a straight line.

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u/Any-Project-5372 Aug 02 '26

Cant tell if thats what it is...I do have a blanket as soon as the cats move its causes flashes of stock and looks like lights but i dont think this is that...cant tell but fro. The way hes behaving seems likes he is up to no good because usually making biscuits they only use their paws from what ive seen.