When bringing a cat into their home, owners usually expect the animal to live by "human" rules. However, a furry creature isn't quick to obey; instead, it introduces everyone to its rules. Experienced cat owners know that their pet's behavior is largely based on their natural habits, so some adjustments will have to be made.
Hunting instincts
By chasing your legs, a string, or a ball, your cat is exercising its natural instincts to pursue "prey." For owners of particularly feisty animals, constantly torn arms and legs is a common occurrence.
These little animals also like to "feed" their owners with a dead mouse or a large bug, bringing them right under their noses. This way, the animal takes care of the owner, knowing that they aren't hunting and could die of starvation.
There's no need to be angry with your pet for this behavior, and his hunting instincts can be softened a little by constantly playing with the cat and feeding him on a schedule.
Asking for food from the table
Animals also love to beg for food from the table. There are several reasons for this:
- The owner is the leader of the pack for the cat, and when he eats something, he must share it with the other members of his “pride”.
- The owner may eat something tastier than what he put in his cat's bowl.
Don't underestimate cats either - they quickly learn that by making a pitiful face and meowing loudly, you can always get something tasty.
Some brave cats often calmly jump onto a table set with food, under the indignant gaze of their owner. This behavior isn't due to a lack of conscience on the part of the animal—it's simply exploring the area in search of food. To "dissuade" the cat from this behavior, it's essential to always keep the bowl clean and stocked with fresh food and water.
Sleep next to you or on you
The reason, again, is the animal's instinct. Since the furry creature perceives its owner as a fellow cat, it feels safer near them, or better yet, on them. By lying on a person and falling asleep in this position, the animal can receive additional body heat when the surrounding conditions are uncomfortable.
Cats often lie on hearts. This behavior is due to genetic memory, which links a person's heartbeat to the heartbeat of the mother cat, under whose heart the kitten was carried and where it drank milk. Another reason for which you certainly shouldn't be angry with your pet is that by lying on a person, a cat compensates for a lack of love and attention from you.
Asking through a closed door
A closed room door or closet door is the most outrageous thing a person can do. Since cats are always territorial, a door can be a warning sign. It's entirely possible there's a treat behind it, or maybe even an enemy. And if a mysterious rustling sound is heard behind the door, the cat's full attention will be focused on the mysterious partition. This often leads to damage to the door trim or covering, which the cat will try to pry open with its teeth and claws.
But should we be angry at our pets for their mischief? After all, pets bring so much positive energy that they lift our spirits for the entire day! With their cute mischief, they simply don't let us get bored.
