Curious Kitten's Whiskers: Unraveling Feline Mischiefs
At home, cats are natural hunters, dashing after pests like cockroaches, mice, flies, and mosquitoes. Outside, their prey list expands to include birds and insects. Yet, when they catch their prey, it's often not for sustenance but for the sheer joy of the chase. If you watch closely, you'll notice that when a cat captures a small creature, they engage in a playful ritual. They paw at it, batting it around with their claws. When the creature stops moving, they nudge it with a paw, and if it stirs, their excitement is palpable. This is the very essence of the cat toy on a stick – a simple tool that triggers the same thrill in every feline, causing them to leap with delight upon sight.
From a cat's perspective, the objects on our tables are stationary prey, and their instinctive response is to pounce and strike. This innate behavior leads to a common sight: a cat knocking over items on the table, an activity that seems almost irresistible.
AttentionSeeking Whizzes
Cats are incredibly intelligent. If they once accidentally knock something over and catch their owner's attention, they've learned a valuable lesson: "Knocking something over to make a noise equals getting the human's attention." So, when they're bored and want some playtime or have a need for companionship or assistance, they'll deliberately knock over objects on the table to summon their human.
This behavior, which satisfies their playful nature while also drawing their owner's attention, can lead to a relentless cycle of knocking things over. Despite our best efforts to prevent it, cats continue to push over objects, leaving us with no choice but to keep our tables clear of tempting items.
