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Margaret Osborne

Why do cats hate closed doors?

A brown tabby cat sticks its paw into a door opening.

If you've ever witnessed a cat in front of a closed door, you might notice how much they seem to be annoyed by it. They might poke a furry arm under the crack, begin to paw at the door or even attack it while letting out agitated meows. But why do cats seem to hate closed doors so much?

Both evolution and pet owners themselves play a role, experts say.

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