I mean, do they all have an inborn tendency to want to scratch furniture, climb into closets and climb curtains?
2006-11-15 13:35:25 · 10 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Scratching furniture doesn't involve curiosity, it is their instinct to keep their defense weapons in tip top shape.
I have NEVER had a cat that climbed up my curtains although they have gone into the closet, I would assume to find a nice quiet place to curl up and take a nap.
Cats are hunters so curiosity is part of their make up. Yes sometimes cats are "curious to a fault". Haven't you ever heard the saying "curiosity killed the cat"?
2006-11-15 13:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and they also like to try to climb into refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cupboards and just about any hidey-hole. Be careful they don't try to climb up into the engine area of your car, or climb into a car belonging to someone who is visiting you.
They try to open doors, closets and cabinets. They watch TV and any other animal. Anything that goes into a wastebasket is fair game for a kitten.
They climb screen doors and windows, so they need to have pastic screens replaced by metal ones. If you ahve indoor cats, make a "cat tree" that goes up almost to the ceiling. It will be great fun for all.
Scratching is natural, as they need a way to sharpen their claws.
2006-11-15 21:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
curious to a fault? no. Cats are territorial, not aggressively so like dogs, but they want to know what is going on in their home.
If there is a comfy spot they will nest in it.
If there is a food smell they will get to it.
If there is a protected spot they will retreat to it.
If there is an unexplored spot in their domain, they will explore it.
Give them all these things and a scratching post, and you will never need to find out what killed *your* cat.
2006-11-16 01:23:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Whenever we bring in groceries, the bags and boxes keep them busy for an hour. My bedroom closet is re-examined every day because I have moved a pair of shoes. They know where everything is and where is was before. Love them for it and make sure they have things to inspect everyday.
2006-11-15 21:41:41 · answer #4 · answered by TillieDillie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a very very laid back cat. She doesn't scratch or climb. She just kinda sits around. ;) And she's not overly curious about much.
2006-11-15 22:20:56 · answer #5 · answered by Draba123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, boundlessly curious.
2006-11-15 22:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by redbass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they do sometimes you can get an older cat that has passed that stage if you get it a clawing poll that would help even declawing would keep it from tearing stuff up.
2006-11-15 21:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by kathy c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they do it drives me nuts lol.
2006-11-15 21:39:03 · answer #8 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All mine always have. I call it stupidity instead of curiousity. ;)
2006-11-15 21:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by jrsygrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duh didn't you hear Being curious killed the cat. all cats are curious.
2006-11-15 21:39:47 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Confused♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋