The reason why cats like to push things off the table might be that they want to play with you. In a cat's mind, if it pushes a water glass off the table, the owner will quickly run over and catch it. This is the unspoken rule of the game. So when a cat wants to play with its owner, it might push things off the table.



Additionally, cats' paw pads are very sensitive, and they are used to using their paws to explore and learn about different things. So, if there's something on the edge of a table, a cat might accidentally push it off while patting it. Therefore, to avoid property loss, it's recommended that pet owners store valuable items from the tabletop in a cabinet.