My cat's two favourite tricks are sneaking into my bathroom & sitting directly behind me so when I step back I nearly fall over them & going downstairs ahead of me but pausing on random steps so I have to sidestep them at the last minute or grab the bannister to avoid stepping on them, they seem to do this more when I am carrying stuff....
My husband says he has been coaching them (!!!) could this be true, is it only a matter of time before my Omen cats cause me to break my neck ??!!
2006-10-23 06:29:48 · 43 answers · asked by Mari C 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
I don't think they're trying to kill you.
But I do know they play all sorts of weird tricks...you might be an unwilling player in some bizarre sort of kitty game!
Be careful!
2006-10-23 06:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats may be predatory, but they are not sentient; they are simply not intelligent enough to possess any form of malice beyond mere predatory/competitive instinct. The fact that you probably feed them means that they have every interest in keeping you alive. I would suspect that your husband's joking, and that they merely want attention at inopportune times. Having said this, what you describe isn't exactly safe, so I would take steps to discourage this sort of behavior. For example, if they stop in front of you as you're descending the stairs, give them a nudge with your foot. Not a kick; just enough to let them know they should move. Cats may not be as smart as certain animals like dolphins and apes, but they're not stupid, and should eventually get the hint.
2006-10-23 06:40:58 · answer #2 · answered by giovanni9686 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think they are trying to kill you, hurt you maybe!! just kidding. I have some that will sit behind me sometimes but not all the time and don't have stairs but will still stop right in front of me when I am walking. They are just wanting your attention if you can get a collar with a bell or something that makes a little noise so you know they are there and you can avoid stepping on them or hurting your self.
2006-10-23 06:41:44 · answer #3 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup... All cat's have a secret agenda.
We are Siamese, if you please.
We are Siamese if you don't please!
We are former residents of Siam
There are no finer cats than we am
We are Siamese with very dainty claws
Please observing paws containing dainty claws
Now we lookin' over our new domicile
If we like we stay for maybe quite a while
Do you seeing that thing swimming round and round?
Maybe we could reaching inside and make it drown.
If we sneaking up upon it carefully,
There will be a head for you, a tail for me!
Do you hear what I hear?
Ahhhhrr... a baby cry!
Where we finding baby
There are milk nearby!
If we look in baby buggy
There could be
Plenty milk for you,
And also some for me.
They are all out to get you. They are however on my side because I get it!
2006-10-23 06:39:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cats are not trying to kill you. It seems that many cats have a fascination with the bathroom and they will "hang" on the stairs like that too. They are curious and wonder what you are doing, or some of them like the sound of running water. I never have figured out the stair thing, but it is very common.
2006-10-23 06:43:03 · answer #5 · answered by constructionwoman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my cats used to do this, she used to just creep up behind and sit there - I'd either fall over her, or tread on her feet if I didn't see her. Some cats are just very curious and like to know what you're doing, they have no concept of the danger! You almost have to have eyes in the back of your head with them. Just try to be aware and look behind you before you step back, I know its not easy but it is less painful for humans and cats!
2006-10-23 07:04:08 · answer #6 · answered by debzc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They are smart and always up to something.
Entries in a Dog's Diary:
7 am - Oh boy! A walk! My favorite!
8 am - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9 am - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!
Noon - Oh boy! The yard! My favorite!
2 pm - Oh boy! A car ride! My! favorite!
3 pm - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!
4 pm - Oh boy! Playing ball! My favorite!
6 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Mom! My favorite!
7 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Dad! My favorite!
8 pm - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9 pm - Oh boy! Tummy rubs on the couch! My favorite!
11 pm - Oh boy! Sleeping in my people's bed! My favorite!
Entries in a cat's diary:
Day 183 of my captivity ... My captors continued to taunt me with
bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat,
while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from clawing the furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another house plant. Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded. Must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair. Must try this on their bed. Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body in an attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and try to strike fear in their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm, not working according to plan.
There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More important, I overheard that my confinement was due to my powers of inducing "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.
I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant. She speaks with them regularly. I am certain she reports my every move. Due to her current placement in the metal container, her safety is assured. But I can wait; it is only a matter of time.
2006-10-23 06:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by emjay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have one cat who gets under my feet constantly. No, they are not trying to kill you. They just want your attention. Try picking him/her up and carrying them down the stairs. Also, when you go to step back, slide your foot along the floor to move them out of your way. Don't kick the cat, just push it out of your way. This is common behavior of cats.
It is EXTREMELY RARE that a cat can be trained to do anything they don't want to do. They are just simply too independent for this. Your husband is probably just joking with you. But if you have reason to believe he might try, call your local crisis center immediately.
2006-10-23 06:45:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats CAN be trained. Cats do that sometimes, it happens. It sounds like they really like you though. They follow you, like you are the leader.
Also, if you are nasty (dont like the cats) and show them that you dont like them, then they pick up on those bad vibes and act out on their own.
Cats love attention as well, this may be their way of getting it from you. Try loving on them more and making sure they are well occupied with toys.
2006-10-23 06:44:03 · answer #9 · answered by Casey B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel, every morning I have to try to walk down the stairs (14) with 4 cats. They will not go ahead of me or behind me, all four have to go down with me. A couple of weeks ago I had an ear infection which affected my balance and everytime I went down the stairs I had to go on my butt because I was affraid of them tripping me...
2006-10-23 07:19:21 · answer #10 · answered by erica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋