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Why do cats knock things over?
#1
If you have ever been anywhere near a cat, you know that they knock things over. They real question is why do they do it.
It seems people are actually studying this and trying to answer the question.


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It makes sense that they do it to get our attention. Except for the fact that cats will knock thing over when you are not home.
They do it because they want to do it. Does a cat need any other reason for anything?
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#2
Cats have a natural instinct to explore and play with objects in their environment, and knocking things over is often a result of this behavior.

There are several reasons why cats might knock things over:
  1. Curiosity: Cats are naturally curious creatures and may knock things over to investigate or explore them.

  2. Attention-seeking behavior: Cats may knock things over to get attention from their owners or to initiate play.

  3. Playful behavior: Cats enjoy playing with objects, and knocking things over can be a part of their playful behavior.

  4. Hunting behavior: Knocking things over can be a way for cats to simulate hunting behavior, as they may see objects as prey and try to "capture" them.

  5. Territorial behavior: Some cats may knock over objects to mark their territory or claim ownership over a space.

It's important to note that if your cat's behavior suddenly changes and they start knocking things over excessively or aggressively, it may be a sign of an underlying medical issue or stress, and it's best to consult with a veterinarian or animal behaviorist for advice.
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#3
All of those things are true and probably more. Cats like to do stuff. They love watching things fall. 
We like to put things on window ledges. Cats like to push things off of window ledges.
Maybe we need a set of cat toys that look like ornaments. 
We can place them on window ledges, counters, tables, anything a cat can push them off of. Think of the fun the cat would have. If they were unbreakable we could just put them back before we go out each day. It would keep the cat busy for a while and protect stuff we don't want on the floor. 
They could sell the toys in a bag labeled "Things for your Cat to push off the Table". 

We may never know all the reasons cats push things over, but we can learn to live with it.
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