Your Cat’s Oddest Behaviors and Quirks, Explained

The Hunting Instinct Behind Your Feline Friend’s Puzzling Behavior

Another puzzling behavior is the tendency for cats to knock things off surfaces, such as water bottles on the kitchen counter. This behavior can be explained by a cat’s natural hunting instincts. In the wild, cats would practice their hunting skills by batting around small objects like prey. So when they knock over objects in our homes, they’re just satisfying their natural urge to hunt and play.

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If you are ignoring your cat the way to get your attention and stimulate its mind is by knocking things.
It’s important for cat owners to provide their pets with plenty of toys and playtime to satisfy their natural instincts and prevent destructive behavior.

Keep reading to find out why you shouldn’t take it too personally if your cat ignores you.

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