We have two cats, both 10 year old neutered males. Indoor only, perfectly healthy. Zero medical history. Current on vaccines, etc. About a month ago we purchased a new toy. It's basically a mouse on a wire, and a wand. There's no catnip or any other attractant/stimulant on the toy. They go nuts for this thing. Unlike any other toy they've had.

Here's the odd thing. One of the males will catch it then hold it in his mouth then clench his hind section repeatedly. It looks like he's trying to defecate. A link to a video of him doing it is below. He only exhibits this behaviour when this particular toy is in his mouth. He drops the toy and the behaviour stops. It's not a digestive issue, that's all fine and unchanged. It's not neurologic. I understand neurology quite well. It's behavioural. I just don't know why he does it. This doesn't appear to be anything harmful. I'm just really curious. We've had cats for 4 decades and never seen any do this.

Can anyone tell me 1) if they've ever seen this before and 2) what is the underlying purpose for the behaviour?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLgEB...ature=youtu.be


Kind Regards,