More and more people are keeping cats these days. Unlike dogs, cats are often unpredictable and difficult to understand. They frequently exhibit strange behaviors that leave their owners puzzled. Below, let's explore some of these unusual cat behaviors and their meanings, which can be very helpful for cat owners. 
1. Why do cats sometimes suddenly bite or scratch someone who is petting them?
If this happens, it's very likely that you haven't seen the warning signals your cat is giving you. According to cat expert Arden Moore, your cat is saying, "Please stop touching me, or I'll bite you harder!"
Some cats tolerate being petted, but others will suddenly become agitated by human affection. Signs a cat doesn't want to be petted include wagging its tail, flattening its ears, dilating its pupils, and tensing its muscles. Most cats enjoy having their heads petted, while less than one-tenth prefer having their bellies or the area around their tails petted.
2. Why does the cat push things off the table?
While some cats are clumsy, most will deliberately push objects off tables to get their owner's attention. Sometimes they do this simply because they find it funny, or they think their owner enjoys the game.
3. Why do cats stare at you intently and then slowly blink?
Even though cats are masters at hiding their thoughts and emotions, they still try to influence their owners by blinking. Researchers call these slow blinks "cat kisses."
Their slow blinking is telling you, "I like you, and I trust you." The next time you notice your cat blinking at you, try blinking slowly in response. Most of the time, a cat will blink back at you. Of course, to keep your feline overlord in a good mood, it's best not to stare directly at it, or it will become nervous.
4. Why do cats love computers so much?
Cats might walk on your computer keyboard or touch your computer screen to get your attention. If they're not doing this to get your attention, it could be for the following reasons: the warmth of the computer is irresistible; their paws on the keyboard are amusing; or looking at the computer screen is more interesting than doing anything else.
5. Why would a cat suddenly stand up with its fur standing on end?
When cats get tired of being still, they will run around to combat boredom. Even the slightest human movement, such as a speck of dust falling into a beam of light, can make them bristle.
6. Why do cats lick plastic bags and other non-food items?
Cats lick plastic bags perhaps out of boredom or as a way to relieve stress. For some cats, licking their fur is a more common behavior. About 50% of Siamese cats groom themselves, the exact reason is unknown, but they usually stop this behavior around age two. Some believe that some cats groom themselves because they were separated from their mothers before being fully weaned. They use blankets or other clothing as compensation for the shortened nursing time.
7. Why do cats like boxes?
A study by the Utrecht University Veterinary School suggests that some cats hide in boxes to relieve short-term stress. Cats crave protection, and boxes provide them with ideal hiding places to observe their surroundings. However, why some cats prefer smaller boxes remains a mystery.
