Did you know that behavioral problems are the number one cause of discontent and frustration among cat owners? Yes, you've heard right, it's not the health problems or cat care and maintenance ….
Cat behavior problems account for many cats being evicted from their homes, left to wander the streets or ending up in shelters. Such cats are difficult to re-home and some owners, especially with older cats, will prefer to have them euthanized rather then dumping them on streets or having them spend the rest of their lives in a cage.
This makes me SO SAD! Especially because 90 % of cat behavior problems can be successfully solved. Cats are intelligent animals and they always have a reason for their "bad" behavior. They don't do things just to upset us, and often their reasons are very different from what we think them to be.
Sometimes it is enough to try to understand them, look at things through their eyes …. If we can pinpoint the reasons behind their misbehavior, the solution is often quite obvious. Sometimes, it is only a minor change on our part which will sort the problem.
Read about how you can solve your cat's behavior problems here
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Friday, March 9, 2007
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Stop Your Cat Biting People
How to train your cat to stop biting people?
Cats look cute and adorable. That is until they start biting poor unsuspecting human beings. A lot of biting that is done by cat is a result of uncorrected bad behavior. Biting is a commoncat behavior problem which needs to be understood and addressed not only because it's unpleasant and painful but it also can be hazardous for your health (cat bite abscess, cat scratch disease).
Keep in mind that cats came from the wild. Even though now cats have been domesticated and live in close contact with humans, their instincts remain the same. They are born hunters and are equipped with the natural tools designed to hunt a prey.
Cats have predatory instincts
Biting is a part of a cat's defense mechanism. They do this when they feel threatened. Since biting is a cat's way to protect themselves, humans have to be careful that their cats don't think they are threatening them in any way when they are playing with their cats.
Remember that cats are predatory by nature. They exhibit this trait by playfully pouncing and biting the hands and feet of their owners.
It's important for owners not to tolerate this behavior, otherwise their cats will think it is acceptable.
Cat owners should not encourage their cats to think that their hands and feet are play things. A lot of cat owners who tolerate this behavior have scars to prove this unfortunate mistake.
Look for the cause
Cat behavior problems such as scratching and biting can be exhibited when cats are ill or have an injury. They also can become aggressive when they feel anxiety or fear.
Cat owners need to pay close attention to the health of their cats. They also need to examine their cat's environment to assess if there's something about their surroundings that is causing their cat's bad behavior.
Train your cat
When training a cat, owners should reward their pets for their good behavior and obedience! This encourages the cat to maintain a good attitude. You can do this by giving them treats, or showering them with affection.
Fun activities
Sometimes cats bite when they get listless. When a cat starts to scratch and bite, owners can put a stop to this by distracting the cat with a fun activity. Give the cat a toy to play with. This will get the cat's attention, and keep the cat preoccupied.
Cats are wonderful pets to have. Not only are they clean creatures- they keep themselves clean by licking their fur. But they are also very useful. The Ancient Egyptians used to keep cats to catch rodents.
But first things first, cats need to be trained and taught the rules of the house. Luckily for cat owners, this means, no more biting!
Get the Cat training course
Cats look cute and adorable. That is until they start biting poor unsuspecting human beings. A lot of biting that is done by cat is a result of uncorrected bad behavior. Biting is a commoncat behavior problem which needs to be understood and addressed not only because it's unpleasant and painful but it also can be hazardous for your health (cat bite abscess, cat scratch disease).
Keep in mind that cats came from the wild. Even though now cats have been domesticated and live in close contact with humans, their instincts remain the same. They are born hunters and are equipped with the natural tools designed to hunt a prey.
Cats have predatory instincts
Biting is a part of a cat's defense mechanism. They do this when they feel threatened. Since biting is a cat's way to protect themselves, humans have to be careful that their cats don't think they are threatening them in any way when they are playing with their cats.
Remember that cats are predatory by nature. They exhibit this trait by playfully pouncing and biting the hands and feet of their owners.
It's important for owners not to tolerate this behavior, otherwise their cats will think it is acceptable.
Cat owners should not encourage their cats to think that their hands and feet are play things. A lot of cat owners who tolerate this behavior have scars to prove this unfortunate mistake.
Look for the cause
Cat behavior problems such as scratching and biting can be exhibited when cats are ill or have an injury. They also can become aggressive when they feel anxiety or fear.
Cat owners need to pay close attention to the health of their cats. They also need to examine their cat's environment to assess if there's something about their surroundings that is causing their cat's bad behavior.
Train your cat
When training a cat, owners should reward their pets for their good behavior and obedience! This encourages the cat to maintain a good attitude. You can do this by giving them treats, or showering them with affection.
Fun activities
Sometimes cats bite when they get listless. When a cat starts to scratch and bite, owners can put a stop to this by distracting the cat with a fun activity. Give the cat a toy to play with. This will get the cat's attention, and keep the cat preoccupied.
Cats are wonderful pets to have. Not only are they clean creatures- they keep themselves clean by licking their fur. But they are also very useful. The Ancient Egyptians used to keep cats to catch rodents.
But first things first, cats need to be trained and taught the rules of the house. Luckily for cat owners, this means, no more biting!
Get the Cat training course
Welcome to my Cat Behavior Problems Blog
Thanks for your visit.
I'll be talking here about bad, bad cats :-) ... and sometimes about bad, bad cat owners. You will read here about common and less common cat behavior problem many owners experience with their cats and possible (and impossible, lol ) solutions to these probs.
So keep checking!
Sarah
I'll be talking here about bad, bad cats :-) ... and sometimes about bad, bad cat owners. You will read here about common and less common cat behavior problem many owners experience with their cats and possible (and impossible, lol ) solutions to these probs.
So keep checking!
Sarah
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