Why does a cat try to break into a closed room?

12.01.2023 05:00

All cat owners have encountered a situation when their pet persistently asks to open the door to the room, but then does not come in.

We explain the reason for such strange behavior in cats.

Why does a cat try to break into a closed room?

Cats are territorial animals, and they perceive closed doors as an encroachment on their territory.

To feel safe, a cat needs to control the entire space of the apartment.

Instinct makes the cat walk around its territory several times a day to check if everything is okay.

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Closed doors are an obstacle to completing the mission. Do not lock your pet in a room, this can cause him severe stress.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor