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Why are cats obsessed with concrete slabs?

JUL 20 – Concrete slabs costing as little as $2 offer indoor cats comfort with their cool, textured surface, providing enrichment and novel lounging spots, experts and owners say.

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"Concrete can be particularly appealing because of its temperature-regulating properties," one of the experts told Newsweek.

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Cats clawing over concrete slabs in viral trend. An expert explains why

Internet users are bringing slabs of concrete into their homes. Why? For their cats, of course! An expert explains the viral trend.

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Why are cats obsessed with concrete slabs?

"Concrete can be particularly appealing because of its temperature-regulating properties," one of the experts told Newsweek.

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