Why does my cat keep knocking things off tables?
My cat has started this annoying habit of pushing literally everything off my nightstand and desk. She does it even when I'm watching her. Is this normal behavior or is something wrong with her?
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It's totally normal cat behavior - they're testing gravity, playing with movement, and honestly just enjoying the reaction they get from you. If she's doing it when you're watching, she's probably getting exactly the attention she wants, so try ignoring it completely and making sure she has actual toys and climbing spaces that give her that same stimulation.
The quickest fix is removing stuff from those surfaces entirely for a few weeks - she'll lose interest once there's nothing to knock off.
Beyond that, cats do this partly for attention and partly because they're wired to test how objects move, so redirecting her energy matters more than punishment. Try keeping a small ball or toy on the nightstand instead and actively play with her when she goes for it, so she learns that's the approved way to interact with that space.
Some cats also do this because they're bored or want to signal feeding time, so mixing up her playtime schedule and meal timing might help too.
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