Feature:5 Weird Things Cats Love
“…Cats
may be mysterious creatures, but there’s usually a reason behind their
behaviors or an explanation for their interests. If you’re curious as to why
your cat likes the weird things he does, then keep reading for insight on the
motivation behind your cat’s fascination.
Drinking From Your Water Cup
or the Faucet Instead of Their Fountain
So, you
purchase an expensive cat water fountain & your cat likes to drink out of
your glass or from the faucet…
Your
cat may not realize that your glass of water is your glass of water. He just
may find it convenient that there is a vessel that contains water when he is
thirsty, so he drinks from it. Cats in the wild will drink whenever they are
thirsty & find a water source; they do not specifically look around for
bowls of water.
Another
perspective may be that your cat watches you drink, & she wants to drink
what you are drinking. If it is good enough for you, it is good enough for her…
…your
cat may just have a taste preference for running water compared to water that
has been sitting in a cat bowl all day, which leads to bacteria formation. Plus,
food particles may fall in & change the taste of the water.
This is
the reason why your cat’s water bowl should be changed several times a day
& washed with soap & water at least daily.
Pushing Things Off Tables
& Watching Them Break
Do you
have a cat that just lives to knock things off your shelf? It is so frustrating
to provide your cat with plenty of toys, only to have her knocking items off of
counters & breaking things on a daily basis…
… It
may just be fun for him to watch the items bounce around in different
directions each time they fall or watch them shatter to multiple pieces.
Getting Into Boxes &
Jumping Out of Them
Why are
some cats obsessed with boxes? They are creatures of comfort, & sometimes
being in a box with side support is comfortable. Other times, being in a box
makes some cats feel safe & secure, like they are protected from all sides.
Boxes
are also fun to hide in, spring out & surprise people & other pets in
the household…Just like some people like to pull pranks, this is their way of
pranking us.
Stalking Inanimate Electrical
Cords
My cat
is fascinated by electrical cords. Every night as we sit & watch
television, I see him make the rounds around the living room. He bats at the
tags attached to the cords. Then he grabs the cords & tries to bite it…
…he
might have learned that playing with the cord was a good way of getting my
attention. Playing with the cord may also be fun because it moves in different
& unexpected ways, which piques his interest…
Having Their Butt Scratched
Have
you ever had a cat walk up to you, turn around, & present their tail end?
The area just above the tail that we would call the ‘butt’ is an area that a
cat cannot use its paws to scratch…
Some
cats have learned to back up against a dangling hand if they want a good
scratch. Cats might indicate their enjoyment by purring, twitching their tails,
raising their butts & sometimes arching up against your hand or foot…”
Wailani
Sung
Petmd.com
Jan.
14/2019
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