Why Do Cats Knock Things Over?
Deliberate and infuriating - but completely normal cat behaviour.The Reasons
- Predatory instinct - batting mimics hunting movements
- Environmental exploration - learning about object properties
- Attention seeking - owners react, which reinforces the behaviour
- Boredom - cats need mental stimulation
How to Reduce It
- More enrichment: puzzle feeders, cat trees, toys
- Do not react dramatically
- Redirect to appropriate toys
- Secure fragile items