Why Do Cats Hate Closed Doors?

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As any cat owner knows, kitties absolutely hate closed doors. They can be at their calmest, but when that door is shut, their inner alarm goes off. They meow, they scratch, they fidget, and they do not rest until that door is open again.

Find out as we uncover the main reasons behind this peculiar cat behavior and what you can do to convince them that some doors need to stay shut, at least some of the time.

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Reason No. 1 – Territory

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Reason No. 2 – Curiosity

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Reason No. 3 – Clowder Rule

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How Cats Protest Closed Door

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Plan A – Methods that Keep Kitty Focused Elsewhere

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Plan B – Methods that Keep Kitty Away

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