Serious responses only... spare me the "because it is fun" type responses.... There must be a reason!
2006-12-06 05:37:36 · 13 answers · asked by Kevin F 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is their hunting instinct taking over to compensate for them not being able to go outside and hunt down food and prey for themselves, after being cooped up in a house all day they want to release that aggression and hunting instinct so they often chase or prey upon imaginary things.
2006-12-06 05:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by tucsondude 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually the scientific reasoning behind their spastic sudden bursts of energy.
Diet. Cat diets include carbohydrates that are time released. So they are sometimes just overwhelmed with energy. Its like drinking a huge pot of coffee in the morning...you just have a heep of energy, and cats start bouncing off the walls due to it.
That coupled with the fact that most outdoor cats use more of their energy supplies by hunting etc. where as the indoor cat doesnt normally have enough stimulus to burn off enough of its own energy acquire through its diet.
2006-12-06 14:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by questionaire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're just playing. Our cats chase each other at night, yes, for fun. Though Pickles, our female cat, does go crazy sometimes (our other cat is very timid). I think it's just hyperness, like Humans, cats have energy sometimes, other times they don't. Other than that, I'm not sure. You should go to a professional pet site.
2006-12-06 13:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by James Duck B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're cats. Seriously, that's pretty much the answer for any question anyone ever has about "why does my cat..."! Cats are inscrutable, we can never truly understand what goes on in their little minds (and would probably be worried if we did know!) - we should just be grateful that they allow us to be their people.
2006-12-06 13:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For exercise and to burn off some energy. Cats don't become couch potatoes like people. They know they need exercise and they get it however they can.
And thumbs up to the poster about the "after the BM". I often wondered if they do it to get away from the smell or if because they feel so much better afterward. Since they can't tell, we just have to accept it as a cat thing.
2006-12-06 13:50:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I have no idea, Jasper my orange tabby does crazy laps in the morning (at least 4-5) around the house, his pupils get all big and he pretends he is hiding behind stuff. I believe it is just energy, like a dog would do or something. although if you find out something else I would be interested to see it. We just find it funny watch him do it, our other cat just sits there and watches with her tail all fluffed out like she is tough!
2006-12-06 15:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they feel like it. It's just what cats do. I've heard that cats are naturally schizophrenic, so maybe that's an "up" time for them.
2006-12-06 13:42:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is pent-up energy. Especially for indoor cats. Think about it, they never get a change of scenery or unusual excitement!
2006-12-06 13:45:14 · answer #8 · answered by Huh? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat loves to run like crazy when he feels like pooping, or he wants to use up his enery before he goes to bed.
2006-12-06 15:17:34 · answer #9 · answered by e-meow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just burning off extra energy
2006-12-06 15:09:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋