It doesn’t resemble prey like a mouse or snake, so why do they like this cheap slice of plastic?

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    11 months ago

    While play does draw from their hunting instincts, in my experience, sometimes they really are just trying to have fun. In this case, my cats have liked similar things because of how light and easy they are to bat/toss around (vs other toys, like stuffed animals, where they don’t throw them into the air nearly as much).

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      11 months ago

      They do like bottlecaps. My cat also likes pencils, chopsticks, and straws.

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        11 months ago

        Bottlecaps are big for mine too. They like to bat them down the hall and chase them, like it’s hockey.

        But they are Canadian so I give them a pass.