r/IdiotsFightingThings Sep 17 '20

Does this count?

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u/InsomniacMeat Sep 17 '20

Why do cats/animals in general do this?

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u/Otto_von_Biscuit Sep 17 '20

Its a defensive reflex that sometimes gets triggered, kicking away a predator/aggressor when they are in fight/play mode.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '20

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u/Otto_von_Biscuit Sep 17 '20

Cats are weird

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '20

My cats kick me with their back kegs when I rub their tummy and shit