When a human imitates prey to a cat, it triggers the cat's instinctual hunting sequence

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Argument #4eecbb9a 0 0 0

If it is true that...

When a human imitates prey to a cat, it triggers the cat's instinctual hunting sequence 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

A cat's spontaneous biting cannot be easily trained away or avoided 0 0 1

Argument #5faa9665 0 0 1

If it is true that...

When a human imitates prey to a cat, it triggers the cat's instinctual hunting sequence 0 0 1

and

Outdoor or feral cats are half in hunting mode 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

Outdoor or feral cats are much more prone to spontaneous biting 0 0 1

Argument #aa49c305 0 0 1

If it is true that...

When a human imitates prey to a cat, it triggers the cat's instinctual hunting sequence 0 0 1

and

Instinctual behaviors cannot be easily trained away or avoided 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

A cat's spontaneous biting cannot be easily trained away or avoided 0 0 1

Argument #b73c36be 0 0 0

If it is true that...

Humans often accidentally imitate prey to cats 0 0 1

and

When a human imitates prey to a cat, it triggers the cat's instinctual hunting sequence 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

There are many cases of petting a cat which appears perfectly happy, yet the cat suddenly "turns" and bites you, going far beyond any normal "play aggression" or "warning nip" 0 0 1

Argument #d35741bb 0 0 1

If it is true that...

Humans often accidentally imitate prey to cats 0 0 1

and

When a human imitates prey to a cat, it triggers the cat's instinctual hunting sequence 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

Humans are often the target of a cat's hunting reflexes 0 0 1

Argument #ea20e11a 0 0 0

If it is true that...

When a cat can’t control play, it tips over into aggression like biting and scratching 0 0 1

and

Humans often accidentally imitate prey to cats 0 0 1

and

When a human imitates prey to a cat, it triggers the cat's instinctual hunting sequence 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

There are many cases of petting a cat which appears perfectly happy, yet the cat suddenly "turns" and bites you, going far beyond any normal "play aggression" or "warning nip" 0 0 1

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