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  1. www.thesprucepets.com › weird-cat-behaviors22 Weird Cat Behaviors You're Not Sure About - The Spruce Pets

    Jul 27, 2024 · Learn about 22 weird cat behaviors, why cats do them, and how you can learn to live with them—or even enjoy your quirky kitty's antics. Does your cat flip—that is, throw itself on the ground at your feet and roll? Is it under the influence of catnip, or is something else going on?

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  2. www.catster.com › cat-behavior › why-does-my-cat-huntWhy Does My Cat Hunt? Vet-Approved Behavior Science ... - Catster

    Aug 30, 2024 · Put simply, hunting is an instinctive behavior for cats. It is one of the main reasons that cats were domesticated in the first place. The best hunting cats were prized for their...

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  3. icatcare.org › understanding-the-hunting-behaviourUnderstanding the hunting behaviour of cats | International ...

    • Why Do Domestic Cats Hunt Prey?
    • How Do Domestic Cats Hunt?
    • Is Hunting Always Motivated by Hunger?
    • The Relationship Between ‘Play’ and ‘Predation’
    • Is There Anything I Can Do to Help Reduce My Cat’S Hunting behaviour?

    The domestic cat is a predatory species meaning that cats hunt for their food. Much like their wild ancestors, domestic cats are specialised solitary hunters. Up until fairly recent times, cats were primarily kept as pest controllers rather than companions. At this point only the best hunters were able to survive and reproduce, meaning that our pet...

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    Cats commonly follow a set sequence of behaviours when hunting prey as described in the diagram below. Cats usually approach their prey by stalking it. This involves the cat being in a crouched position, with their head outstretched. Slow movements are used on the initial approach which may speed up to a sprint the closer the cat gets to the prey. ...

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    When cats feel hungry, like us, they are motivated to eat food. The motivation to hunt prey, however, is only partly related to hunger. This is because as a species that hunts alone (as opposed to in groups) cats rely solely on themselves to provide enough food. If cats were to wait until they were hungry before hunting they would run a high risk o...

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    Owners often witness their cats apparently ‘playing’ or ‘toying’ with their prey after catching it. So why do cats do this? ‘Toying’ with their prey is considered to be a displacement behaviour performed by cats which is brought about by the conflict of needing to kill their prey and the fear of potentially being injured by their prey as a result. ...

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    Feeding your cat will have some effect on their hunting behaviour but because hunting is not entirely motivated by hunger, providing your cat with greater amounts of food will not reduce their desire to hunt and will provide them instead with the opportunity to overeat and gain weight. As we have discussed hunting is an innate feline behaviour so t...

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  4. vetexplainspets.com › why-does-my-cat-hunt-meWhy Does My Cat Hunt Me – Vet Explains Pets

    In this article, we will explore the reasons why cats hunt their owners, as well as some interesting trends related to this specific topic as it relates to pets. Trend 1: Cats are natural hunters. One of the main reasons why cats hunt their owners is due to their natural instinct as hunters.

  5. meant2blovedpetrescue.com › wp-content › uploadsMy cat has everything (s)he needs. Why does (s)he still hunt?

    My cat has everything (s)he needs. Why does (s)he still hunt? Even indoor cats have an instinct to hunt. Providing them with plenty of opportunity for predatory play, can help fulfill this instinct, keeping them mentally and physically healthy. This motivation to hunt is not influenced by hunger, so keeping your cat well fed will not make a

  6. www.battersea.org.uk › why-does-my-cat-huntWhy does my cat hunt? | Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

    Jun 13, 2023 · WHY DOES MY CAT HUNT IF THEY ARE WELL-FED AT HOME? Your cat’s motivation to hunt is not influenced by whether or not they are hungry. The only thing that might change is the intensity and duration of their hunting; cats that are not hungry will still catch prey but may not kill or eat it.

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  8. rtbookreviews.com › best-books-about-catsThe 11 Best Books About Cats You Should Read - RT Book Reviews

    Jan 16, 2024 · From heartwarming tales of feline companionship to insightful explorations of the feline mind, here are the top books about cats you won’t want to miss! Cats are often the subject of mystery and intrigue, inspiring countless myths and misunderstandings.