My cat Louis

by Wendy
(Canada)

cat claping

My cat Louis is seven month old tomorrow. He is a very loving, active kitty. Lately he has developed a new behavior which is cute but strange.

When he is contemplating jumping up on a ledge or the counter he will sit back on his haunches and start what looks like a clapping motion with his two front paws.

Its hilarious but definitely very weird. It is almost a dog like behavior like when you train them to beg.

Has anyone seen this behavior in a cat before. I'm going to try to get it on video because you have to see it to appreciate it.