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[-] TheGamingLuddite@hexbear.net 24 points 1 year ago

This is actually just enrichment for them. Kind of like a cat knows that they won't catch a laser pointer if they chase it, they just want to exercise their natural hunting instinct.

[-] notceps@hexbear.net 13 points 1 year ago

The cat actually doesn't know and if that's the only form of enrichment they can get incredibly stressed out because they are never able to catch anything, so people should give their cats something real to chase after using a laser pointer.

[-] TheGamingLuddite@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago

Really? That's sad, my kitty loves the laser pointer. I need to get her one of those string toys to play with after now.

[-] alcoholicorn@hexbear.net 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm not sure how true that is.

Cats don't literally think they're hunting when you play with them, since cats don't pur when they're hunting.

I've two cats, the more sociable cat that can play with people/animals without hurting them shows excitement as soon as I pick up the laser pen.

The one that can only play with toys ignores the laser pen.

They both understand they're not going to catch anything, and the one that only enjoys catching things doesn't engage.

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