Cat owners living in apartment buildings sometimes notice that their pets try to rush out into the stairwell.
This can be dangerous for the pet.
In the stairwell, one can catch a disease, encounter an unfriendly neighbor, or even a dog.
But why are cats so eager to leave the apartment?
Territory Inspection
Animals perceive everything around them as their territory, which needs to be guarded and explored. How can a cat protect unfamiliar territory?
Therefore, the pet tries to get into the stairwell for “reconnaissance.”
Curiosity
Cats explore their environment using their senses. The stairwell has many unfamiliar smells that they want to investigate.
Experts believe this is one of the main motives for which a pet strives to go out the door.
Annoying Atmosphere at Home
Sometimes a cat wants to leave the apartment for a sad reason: it is uncomfortable at home. Perhaps the owner is renovating and frightening their beloved pet with unpleasant noises.
Or the owners often invite unfamiliar people, with whom the cat does not want to spend time.
