Why does a cat throw a "tantrum" when it sees a closed door: experts have given a simple explanation

25.10.2023 14:30

Some domestic cats may show a very curious reaction when they see a closed door.

Some start meowing and calling their owner for help.

As soon as you come up and open the door, the cat will look at you indifferently and leave. Others will even start jumping on the door and trying to open it. In some cases, smart pets may even succeed.

Why does a closed door provoke such a curious reaction in animals?

It is worth remembering that cats are very freedom-loving creatures, despite the fact that they live with us in a confined space.

The door, in the cat's opinion, limits its freedom of movement and reduces its territory.

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Therefore, the pet will try with all its might to remove the obstacle, experts note. This easily explains the pet's "hysteria", as well as its indifference to the open door.

And only a small number of cats are not interested in this fact. This indicates that the pet is almost completely domesticated and has lost its territorial instincts.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor