The Strangest Cat Behaviors, Explained

Published on June 19, 2022
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Having a cat can be a great thing. They’re your personal companion, and it’s a very rewarding experience. However, some cats have quirky and unusual personality traits. Have you wondered why your cat head-butts people, or why they push things off the kitchen counter all the time?

It’s true that cats do some pretty weird things, and you try to make sense of it. However, you don’t have to wonder why they run around your home at 3 a.m. or anything else. Here are real explanations as to why your feline friends do those strange behaviors. Learn a bit about what makes your cat tick!

Pawing at the Water Is Instinct

One myth is that cats don’t like water, but that’s not always true. Some love it; if you see your cat pawing the water bowl, it’s probably for play. Sometimes, they like to drink moving water, so pawing at it aerates it.

Pawing At The Water Is Instinct

Pawing At The Water Is Instinct

Laying on Your Stuff

You know the aggravation you feel when you’re doing something on the computer, and the cat lays on the keyboard? There’s a reason for that! Your kitty wants more attention from you. That’s why they get between the object you use and you. This is also a territorial thing!

Laying On Your Stuff

Laying On Your Stuff

Chattering Teeth

Have you heard your cat chatter its teeth when there’s a bird outside? They don’t have a toothache and aren’t grinding them. Though no one knows for sure, some believe they’re frustrated because they see the bird outside and can’t get to it.

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Chattering Teeth

Chattering Teeth