What does it mean when a cat makes a burying/scratching motion around the food bowl after eating? Is she trying to get rid of the food or save it for later or what? Whitney (who is probably 14-15 months old) does this at least once a day. I don't think she's really fond of the food (Wellness Indoor Health dry) but she eats it rather than starve. Ashley (almost 3 years old) seems to eat it just fine.