THE NATURAL INSTINCTS OF CATS

The predatory behavior of cats is a characteristic that all cats are born with. They learn this behavior from their mother or other female cats who teach them how to trap, kill, and eat prey. It is very common among some female cats to bring home dead prey and drop it right in front of their owners. This behavior exhibits her need to teach others, even if they are not her kittens, how to eat prey. This behavior can be dangerous if you have birds or small animals like hamsters in your home.

When cats live in environments where there are no birds or rodents to chase and kill, they tend to express their hunting instincts by chasing imaginary prey. You might see your cat running around the house, hanging on to your drapes and curtains, or even imagining people as their prey. There are a wide variety of toys for your cat to play with to keep this behavior from becoming a problem at home. These toys are meant to fuel your cat's natural hunting instinct by mimicking moving prey. They will keep your cat busy chasing, and will save your home and your furniture from becoming your cat's imaginary preys.