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- I don't want this in my way
- How boring, I'll throw this out of here
- I'm here! I want your attention!
- How to keep my cat from throwing things on the floor
Anyone who shares their life with a cat has witnessed this situation... Being quietly doing something and suddenly your cat threw something of yours on the floor. But, why cats throw things on the ground? Is it simply to annoy us? To get our attention?
In this article by PeritoAnimal, we explain the reasons for this behavior that is so normal in felines but which we always see as something strange. Keep reading!
I don't want this in my way
Cats walk wherever they want and, if they find something in their path that prevents their passage, they will throw it on the ground simply to get through, this is not up to them to dodge objects. This usually happens especially if the cat is overweight, as it will be much more work to move or jump and, right from the start, he doesn't even think about trying.
How boring, I'll throw this out of here
If your cat is bored why doesn't release all the energy who has been playing and exercising, he is likely to want to destroy his house. In addition to scratching and climbing all over the place, you're likely to decide to study the law of gravity by dropping anything you find likely to be dropped, simply to entertain yourself.
I'm here! I want your attention!
Yes, it's a little weird way to get your attention, but dropping stuff is pretty normal when your cat wants something from you. Why do cats throw things on the ground? Because among the many ways they have to get your attention, every time they drop something you'll quickly see what happened, so maybe it's the most effective way to call the tutor.
How to keep my cat from throwing things on the floor
Depending on why you throw things on the ground, it can do one thing or another. If the cat drops everything he finds as he walks through your house, the best thing he can do is to remove everything from the places where he usually passes. For example, if it always goes over the table, leave the way clear so he can get through and so there's nothing in the middle that he can knock over. And, of course, if your cat is overweight, he should follow an exercise routine and change his diet to lose weight.
if the problem is The boredom, you will have to make him tired and play with him. One option is to make more toys available and even prepare a space for games for them to enjoy, such as a scratcher, as they can spend hours entertained. Also, you can hang things for him to have even more fun. However, don't forget that cats need someone to play with, if that can't be you, maybe it's time to adopt a best friend for your cat.
If the problem comes from calling attention, you need to be very clear that the "NO" is not going to do any good, and besides, he will get what he wants: that you pay attention to him.
If you see your cat drop while you stare for your reaction, don't scold him and continue with what you were doing. The tutor should ignore this type of behavior but, on the other hand, should spend more time with him when he behaves well. In addition to creating a stronger bond between you, your cat will learn that when he misbehaves he doesn't get what he wants, so in the long run he won't. Be very careful, since, when ignored, he can become more insistent at first. A behavior that will end with the passing of days.
