If you have a cat, strange behavior is probably something that you deal with daily. However, while you may think your cat's actions are a little odd, there may be a good reason why he's doing what he does. If you ask around, you may also find that other cat owners are dealing with the exact same behavior so maybe it's not as strange as you assume it is!
• Human Hair Chewing - Do you wake up to your cat chewing on your hair? This is a lot more common than you think! Adult cats often do this as an affectionate way of grooming you the way a mother would to her kittens. Interestingly, this behavior is more prevalent in Siamese and other Asian breeds because they are typically more anxious; chewing hair is calming to them.
• Head Butting - Ever wonder why your cat head butts you, the dog's nose or sometimes himself in the full length mirror? This is nothing more than a sign of affection. He wants to be petted or wants some type of attention.
• Elevated Butt - Why when you're petting your cat does he stick his butt up in the air? Why can't he just stay flat? Well, some believe that this is a plea to please scratch that hard to reach spot at the base of their tail. Others say it is just an invitation to interact; a declaration of friendship.
• Rolling - No, your cat doesn't think he's a dog, rolling is a very common behavior. Rolling spreads a scent, rolling in this scent is comforting. It can also represent submission or a cry for attention or your cat could just need a massage.
• Poop in the Sink - Thought you were the only one, right? You're not! Many cats who are trained in their litter box decide to start doing their business in the sink or bathtub. This could be stress, instinct, cry for attention due to illness or he could just be trying to emulate his master. Most cats follow their humans to the bathroom; it only makes sense that some would try to be like them.
• Eating Grass - Do you have a cat who cries to go outside just to eat a few blades of grass and then comes right back in? You may even notice that your cat nibbles at a few blades before choosing one to eat. Some experts suggest that there are some vitamins in grass that cats seek, others say it offers fiber to help move out hairballs. Of course, there is also the argument that they simply like the taste.
• Immediate Cleaning - Do you get offended when your cat cleans himself right after you petted him? Well, do you think your dog gets offended when you wipe his big slobbery kiss away? Some cats simply don't like to have human scents on them; it doesn't mean that they don't appreciate the affection though.
• Faucet Drinking - Even though you change the water in bowls several times a day, some cats simply enjoy drinking from the faucet. It's really not that the water is fresh; it's the sight and sound of dripping water that intrigues them. Some cats even go into a trance watching it drip.
All cats have their own peculiar things that they do. The only time you really need to be concerned is if an adult cat all of a sudden starts acting odd, this could be a sign of illness and that they need veterinary attention. For the most part, strange cat behavior is simply your feline's way of being unique.
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