You are nearly five weeks old now, Tom. It’s time for you to learn the ancient wisdom of cats.
But, Mama, I already know that cats rule and we keep humans around to give us things like food, water, and a nice lap to sleep on.
Yes, dear, but there’s so much more that only a mama can teach you. Now watch closely.
OK, Mama, but what’s that big box?
This, son, is a litter box. It’s where you go potty. But even more important, after you go, you MUST hide it by scratching litter over it.
Why?
Long ago, cats in the wild protected themselves by burying their pee and poo. That way, enemies couldn’t smell it and find them. We pet cats still do it. You never know…