This behavior of a pet can surprise and amuse, but not every owner knows why the cat behaves this way.
The first reason is instinct, when the cat wants to play with the prey first, and only then eat it. This is an indicator that the cat is not very hungry, but wants to show its curiosity.
If the cat looks around, and when it takes food out of the bowl, it runs away and hides, then this is a sign that the animal does not feel safe.
Sometimes the problem is in an uncomfortable or dirty bowl. Experts say that much depends on the food itself, which may simply be uncomfortable to eat from a plate.
Don't forget about the cat's caution, which will first examine the food and only then begin to eat it.
The fifth reason is the cat's characteristics. After all, any animal has its own character, its own "oddities" of behavior, and this cannot be forgotten.
