Why do cats chase their own tails?

Answer by  Phil97 (569)

Cats are playful animals, or it seems such to humans. Tail chasing is a way for a cat to obtain: 1) exercise, 2) have fun and 3) more importantly practicing hunting. Therefore, although humans see a cat playing, he is really chasing his tail so that he can chase down an animal in the wild.

Answer by  keiki (1376)

Cats like to play with anything that moves, and their tails make perfect toys that are always there. Chasing their own tails povides great entertainment for cats.