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To learn more about how often kitties exhibit behavior that might cause their owners to raise their eyebrows, we reached out to cat lover Cathrine Garnell. Cathrine, who was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda, runs the Bionic Basil & the B Team blog, which covers all sorts of cat content, including feline enrichment tips, hacks and ideas, cat wellness, book reviews, crafting with cats, coloring with cats, product reviews, fashion with felines, brain training with cats and more.

"I have heard stories of cats doing bizarre things, such as climbing up walls or curtains, chasing their tails, and even playing fetch like dogs," Cathrine shared. "Melvyn went through a phase of playing fetch when he was much younger. I suppose it all depends on the cat’s personality and their individual quirks."

Cathrine says she notices things daily that The B Team does that might seem odd but are perfectly normal for cats. "For instance, Melvyn and his zoomies take place around 10:45pm every night, though we know of cats who like to engage in the zoomie-zone in the small hours between 1am and3 am, and this is perfectly normal behavior."

"Also, Melvyn is very vocal and is obsessed with one particular toy; it’s a wand toy with a little white unicorn with a bell," she continued. "Melvyn knows where this toy is kept, and he starts asking for it the minute we’ve finished dinner and will run back and forth to the draw where the unicorn is. He even tries to pull on the drawer if we’re too slow getting there."

"Luckily, in my 25+ years of cat guardianship, the most bizarre thing I’ve probably encountered is Fudge’s love of getting on the roof," Cathrine told Bored Panda. "He likes to scale the tree in the courtyard and walk along the single-story ridge, then peer down onto the main street below. Many times I’ve heard the ‘oooh's and ahhhhh’s’ of walkers passing by who’ve noticed him and his ginormous tail perched atop the roof."

"On one particular day, a family with young children were walking by when a little girl saw him and squealed with delight, then boldly declared, 'Daddy, I want that ginger cat!' All the while, I’m trying to lure him from his favorite spot with a bag of Dreamies!" the cat expert shared.

We also asked Cathrine how cat owners know whether their kitty's behavior is cause for concern or not. "While every cat is different and may exhibit unique behaviors, there are certain signs to look for that may indicate a problem," she says.

"For example, if your cat suddenly becomes lethargic, stops eating or drinking, or displays aggressive behavior, it could be a sign that something is wrong," Cathrine explained. "On the other hand, if your cat is simply exhibiting behaviors that are typical of their breed or personality, there may be no cause for concern. Ultimately, it’s essential to know your cat well and to seek immediate advice from a veterinarian if you have any concerns about their behavior."