Why Is My Cat Patrolling?

Why do cats patrol their territory? While some cats will learn to accept and even enjoy the company of other cats that they live with, they won't tolerate neighbouring cats invading their territory. They patrol their territory to ensure that intruders are kept away.

Why does my cat patrol the house?

Territorial Behavior

Many cats will patrol the house they live in as a way to check on their territory. ... Your cat probably likes to be up high as most cats do. This helps to safely survey the territory, and spot prey and intruders. Even indoor cats are said to extend their territory out to areas they can see.

Why does my cat swat at me for no reason?

Maybe your finicky feline has an underlying medical condition or injury that's triggering him to swat his paw at you. ... Arthritis, hyperthyroidism, dental disease, epilepsy, orthopedic problems, neurological disorders and abscesses are just some of the conditions that might plague him.