1. Reasons why cats like to push things
There are several reasons why cats like to push things:
1. Indulge in the fun of exploring and catching
If the cat only occasionally scratches the items on the table, the cat is It is very likely that it is “identifying” and “exploring” this thing. Because cats’ footpads
are rich in sensory nerve endings, when cats are exploring or learning new things, they usually recognize objects by touching and tapping with their paws. This is also a way for cats to identify potential prey, and to determine whether the prey is dead or alive, and whether it is still harmful.
2. Want to interact and play with the owner
If the cat has the habit of picking and pulling items every day, the cat is probably wrong to use this action as a unique form of interaction , especially if the cat understands that it can get the owner’s attention. If the owner usually responds immediately when the cat scratches something, the cat is likely to use this method to attract the owner’s attention in the future.
For example, it can be used to gently remind you that it is greedy or bored, and if it has not received a corresponding response, you may be the next one to be pushed down .
3. The cat’s life is too boring
The cat may also act this way when he is bored. If the owner usually has little time to accompany the cat, leave the cat at home, and If the cat has no other entertainment besides eating and sleeping at home, it is easy to get bored. In this case, the cat can only “have some fun” for himself.
Second, how to stop the cat“hand owes”behavior
1. After understanding the reasons for the cat’s “hand owes”, the owner can deal with these reasons one by one, but the more difficult point is that the pet owner restrains his feelings. As mentioned above, if you immediately respond to the cat or pick up the item whenever the cat pushes something, the cat will mistake you for playing with it. So when you see your cat pushing something down, you should pretend nothing happened and don’t react. Wait until the cat isn’t “on the spot” before picking it up. Of course, if there is liquid left or dangerous objects, such as broken glass, etc., they must be cleaned up immediately, but the pet owner should also pay attention to restraining their emotions, clean up the mess with a blank face, and try not to interact with the cat. There is positive contact. However, this is difficult for many pet owners to do, especially when they see their beloved items being pushed down. In this case, you can only put some cherished items out of the cat’s reach.
2. After doing the above treatment, the owner also needs to stimulate the cat negatively. If the cat makes many mistakes and does not change after repeated teaching, the pet owner can try to smear some unpleasant things on the items, such as balsamic essence, lemonade, orange juice, etc. However, the smeared thing cannot be harmful to the cat, it will not cause harm to the cat.
3. When the cat wants to push away the item, the pet owner can make a sound to divert the cat’s attention to prevent the tragedy from happening. You know, there is no reason why cats have to push things down. The pet owner can reduce the occurrence of this behavior by ensuring that you have better substitutes that can attract the attention of cats.
If the above methods are not effective, the pet owner can only spend more time with the cat, play with the cat more, or provide more toys that the cat is interested in, so as to consume the cat. With extra energy, cats will naturally not focus on other items in the house.
All in all, there must be a reason for the cat’s behavior of pushing things, not just a lack of hands. We recommend that pet owners pay more attention to the daily needs of cats and do not blindly blame cats.
