18 Strangest Cat Behaviors Explained

18 Strangest Cat Behaviors Explained. Here is the list of unusual cat behaviors.

Chewing on plastic
If your cat is chewing on plastic, blankets, furniture or other things they shouldn’t be chewing on, they may have pica. Cats often get pica from anxiety or disorders in their gut.

Itation of the ears
Ears movement is an indication that your cat is feeling uncomfortable or anxious about something in their environment. If their ears aren’t moving independently and are only slightly pulled back they are alert and listening to what is going on around them.

Not covering Their Litter
In the wild, cats dig a hole when the need to poop. When they are done, they cover it up to hide their scent from predators. If your cat isn’t covering their poop it is best to take them to the vet to eliminate the possibility of a paw injury or urinary tract infection.

knock off everything!
Cats feel their surrounding with their paws which are incredibly sensitive. By knocking things over they satisfy their curiosity, seeing exactly what will happen when they touch something.

Number 10 – Tiger Eyes - narrow pupils. cat's pupil.
This usually stems from their predatory response and they are probably focused on their next bit of prey. This could be because they want to play and have fun with you, or that they have set their sights on a bug to hunt.

Number 9 - Rubbing
As a cat owner, one of the things you would notice the most is how they rub up against you with their head. This behavior is called bunting.

Number 8 - Biting their nails
One of those reasons is keeping their nails clean and short. It could be thought that your furry friend is anxious or has a bad habit. Like people, cats can bite their nails when they are bored or if they feel anxious. And just like people, this can become a bad habit that is difficult to break. You will need to try and find out if your cat is just nervous or if they are bored and need some form of play or entertainment.

Number 7 - Crazy Runs
Your cat may start sprinting around your house or apartment, bouncing off of the walls and furniture without any warning. Naturally, cats can run up to thirty miles per hour and when they are kept indoors all day they energy becomes pent up.

Number 6 – Sleeping on your laptop
cats like the warmth of your laptop. Cats like temperatures of 20 degrees higher than human’s ideal temperature.
Number 5 - Eating your houseplants
Cats bite and chew plants for a variety of reasons. In the wild, indigestion is often cured by eating grass, so if they are feeling a little gassy they may start munching on your plants.

Number 4 – Crazy Legs
Cats sleeping exposing belly. sometimes laying down or sitting with your legs and arms sprawled is incredibly comfortable and relaxing.

Number 3 – 2:00am Cat Calls
Some cats enjoy a little night time singing. This can become extremely annoying, especially when you do not get to laze around all day and sleep like your cat does. There can be quite a few reasons why your cat is howling at night.

Number 2 - Straight from the tap
Generally, cats are not a great fan of water but a running tap seems to be their favorite drinking spot. Running water is clean and free of disease where still water usually contains all kinds of bacteria that may be harmful to your cat.

[alcuardandclaudekickass]

We had a cat that brought us Mice everytime she went outside (we live in the country). I always took it (in a napkin) and told her how thankful I was and hat a good huntress she was. I told her i was going to put it somewhere super safe (trash can) and she followed us to see. then a pet and a treat to praise her. she loved it.. I miss that old girl

[tejasbhandare]

I was never a cat person
But a random cat from the street started brushing against my leg and now im binge watching all youtube cat videos

[kiarrapigao]

We lost our cat a week ago. I find comfort in watching videos like this and remembering how he used to do these things. His name is Miles. He was a great beautiful cat. Miss him dearly 🙏🏻


**Edit after 9 months: I just read all your sweet words and prayers!! Thank you so much. Miles will always be in our hearts. For those who also shared their little story, thank you! For those who lost their beloved pets, I feel you! Sending you all hugs.

We rescued another Ginger Tabby Cat, his name is Lilo. He’s 8 months now! I wish he’ll continue to be fine and healthy. For sure Miles is looking down on him from the Rainbow Bridge. 🤍🤍

[phlodel]

A little brown cat appeared at my house. I don't know where she came from. She was so skittish I started calling her Yikes. I'm a cat person so I started feeding her when I fed my other cats. She slowly started to allow me to approach her. Now she sleeps on my bed, sometimes on me. I feel honored to have gained her trust.

[alexandraabercrombie]

The reason my mother allowed us to have a cat was because my father told her it would hunt lizards. And he was right. The cat did his job...and would frequently present the 🦎 on the back mat. Unfortunately, my mother was TERRIFIED of them... which was the reason she agreed to the cat in the first place. Having a cat as a pet? Wonderful. Hearing mom scream every time she opened the backdoor? PRICELESS! 😂

[themaskedartist]

Cat: "Look at you, so skinny." :(
*brings dead rat*

[catsfoxes]

Most people who hate cats never had one or understood them. ❤️

[Other.]

As my mom would say often “a house is not a home without a cat.” 🐈 😊❤️

[somethingtojenga]

"Knocking your shit over and breaking it is perfectly normal, you should not be worried."

I think this narrator is secretly a cat

[mariahelizabeth]

I got my cat from people who weren’t taking care of her and when I got her she was so cautious and now she’s doing most of the ones that says she’s comfortable and feels protected. So brb while I cry 🥲

[Lovelockmm]

My cat slams her head into my hand or the closest part of my body near my hand that is exposed if my hands aren't. Then she'll stay frozen with her head pressed into me until I pet her. I sat for 8 minutes ignoring her once to see what she would do. She didn't move. I finally gave in.

[fyikbxc]

I owe my life to my 8 cats. Especially Suzi you saved my life and gave me so much love. Thank you for taking care of me and my family

[heyokaempath]

I realized that my cat loves me, and I'm currently crying 😂

[BansheeKing]

My cat has gotten to the point where she knows exactly what time I go to sleep on work nights. She'll meow up a storm until I lay down so she can crawl on top of my chest and curl up near my chin. She's a great kitty.

[Fireluigi]

*Cat brings dead animal to the door*
Me: What on earth?
Cat: You suck at hunting so i did it for you. Enjoy. :D

[cressthunderhawk]

The more i watch these videos the more i learn how unhappy my cat was with my old roommate, he would only ever sleep in a hiding spot, never come out when they were around, and were really quiet.

Ever since i moved he's grown so much of a personality and runs around the house as happy as can be even when i bring a stranger over, i have no clue what my roommate did but i'm glad i got the cat out of there

[jaitrimandal]

I rescued my kitty from a garbage in a very poor condition. Seeing this video I truly realised how much he cares for me now ❤️

[The-Lost-Attic]

When my cat brings me dead mice, snakes, or whatever I pick it up with some tissue and I let my cat see me picking it up and I say thank you so much and I pet them! It’s a gift to you that they love you.

[urdad]

Time stamps
0:40 Cramming into tiny places
1:18 Making dough or kneading
1:50 Rolling around
2:09 Presenting their behind
2:28 Chewing on plastic
3:04 Itation of the ears
3:24 Not flushing their litter
3:56 Knocking things off
4:25 Tiger eyes
4:57 Rubbing
5:28 Biting their nails
5:57 Crazy runs
6:32 Sleeping on your laptop
7:03 Eating your house plants
7:36 Crazy legs
8:06 2 a.m. cat calls
8:34 Drinking water straight from the tap
9:03 Night owl
9:38 Bringing dead animals

[csonkaperdido]

I acquired/adopted a momma cat who was a stray.
She had kittens under my mom's house, and mom kept the kittens and I took the mom.
At first I wasn't thrilled about it.. I'd just lost my dog, my best friend, about 2 months earlier and wasn't ready to get another pet.
But now I'm so glad I have her - she helped me when I was feeling sad about my dog passing away... I'm convinced that she could sense when I was sad, and she would snuggle up on me.
She's the sweetest thing ever.
She had intestinal worms and fleas, and she lost most of her hair. I was really worried so I caught her and brought her to the vet, a few medications later and a few days later, she was parasite free and her hair grew back within a month or so.
I friggin love that lil booger now.