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We may not understand it, but hey, cats have a reputation for being a little (or a lot) mysterious. Let’s demystify this habit piece by piece as we delve into the reasons why cats stare at walls. 1.

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Looking at you intently with a long, unblinking stare is one of the ways cats show their affection to you. Some cats may even take this a step further and give you the slow blink.

If your cat is staring at nothing but is twitching his ear, it could be that his sensitive hearing has caught something in the distance, and he’s carefully evaluating the sound. 2.

Why is my cat looking at nothing for so long? This behavior hearkens back to their prey-stalking instinct. Cats are ambush predators, so they don’t immediately charge after their target.