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Speaking of animals and food oddities, my dog used to carry his food one mouthful at a time out to the living room so he could eat around us. He'd drop it on the floor and then leisurely eat it and go back for more.

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[–] Entertainmeonly@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The cat never sees you eat and is concerned. The dog carries his food out to you for roughly the same reason, he wants you to know he is eating and you should not worry about him. It's a social thing many animals do.

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

My ex wife got really pissed when I would take a bite and thoughtfully place it in front of her on the floor.

[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

When cats bring you food, mice, birds, etc. it's because they think you're an especially stupid cat, but they like you enough to keep trying to take care of/teach you.

[–] DV8@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

This has been debunked, unfortunately, male cats do this too, and they don't teach kittens to hunt.

It is believed now, they simpltdo this because they want to bring their prey to their core territory. Which is also where you are.