Even the most domesticated cat may fell the urge to practice its predatory skills. Some cats make up elaborate prey games, hiding underneath furniture or behind a door waiting for their owner to stroll by and the leaping out and attacking their feet. The cat is not trying to hurt you but is simply reacting to an instinctive urge to hunt. The cat can be discouraged by providing it with more playtime or providing it with a feline playmate.
Retrieving
In the wild, when a cat takes down prey it will often carry it to a safe place to consume it. The indoor cat's equivalent of this behavior is to retrieve objects in the same way a dog plays fetch.
Both Kusky and Kurimu play fetch! :)
Sucking, Nursing or Chewing On Materials
Thought to be a behavior more common if a kitten has been weaned too early, some cats will suck or nurse on materials or objects. While some kittens outgrow this behavior, putting something on the item that is distasteful to the cat, such as paprika, cologne or citrus scent, can discourage the behavior. Some cats seem addicted to chewing on photographs or paper. Some people believe that some cats detect a slight odor or that the coolness and texture of the plastic feels and tastes good on the cat's toungue.
A related activity is called 'Pica', an abnormal compulsion to eat things that are not usually food. While rare, some cats especially the Oriental breeds, are noted for snacking on everything from sweaters to phone cords.
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