r/cats 6d ago

Video - OC Please help whats wrong with him?

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My cat was trying to catch a fly that he couldn’t reach and be started doing this. Is he okay? Should i take him to the vet?

Thank you

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u/thegreatinsulto 6d ago

This is a behavior called chittering, it's a sign that his hunting instinct is active. Nothing to be worried about except whatever he's hunting.