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Why Cats Knead, Zoom at 3AM & Knock Things Over – 10 Weird Cat Behaviors Explained by a Vet
Your cat isn't weird. Science just finally caught up. 🐱
We decode 10 viral cat behaviors with Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM — and the answers will surprise you. Our Short on cat kneading just crossed 160,000 views, so we're going deeper.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Kneading / "Making Biscuits" 🍞
03:39 — The Slow Blink / Cat Kiss 😻
04:14 — "If I Fit, I Sit" 📦
04:48 — 3AM Zoomies 🌙
06:10 — Bird Watching Chatter 🐦
07:01 — The Loaf Position 🐈
08:04 — Knocking Things Off Tables 😤
09:01 — Showing Their Butt (it's a compliment) 🍑
10:10 — Sleeping on Your Laptop 💻
12:24 — Random Foot Attacks 🦶
🔬 What You'll Learn:
Why adult cats still knead — rooted in nursing instinct
The slow blink: your cat's version of "I love you"
Why domestic cats think 3AM is hunting hour
The chattering jaw reflex cats make at windows
Why knocking things off tables is cause-and-effect learning
How to train out foot attacks before they become a real problem
Whether you're a lifelong cat parent or just deeply confused by your new kitten, this episode gives you the science and the laughs.
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You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️ https://vitalpet.life/unleashed-curiosity-episode-93
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