Category: Cat Behavior
12.02.12 Abruptly moving litter boxes to other locations can be stressful for cats and cause them to eliminate outside the litter box. Instead of immediately placing the litter box in another spot, move it gradually, a few inches a day to its new destination. Another solution is to leave the litter box in its original […]
Life styles are changing. People are spending more time away from home—working longer, harder hours. Some, out of necessity, are working two or more jobs. Understandably, cat-parents are concerned that their grueling schedules are adversely affecting their cats. They wonder if there are specific breeds they can adopt who do well when left alone. Recently […]
11.25.12 Make sure litter boxes are large enough to accommodate your cat. Ideally the size of litter boxes is 1.5 times the length of your cat.
11.18.12 Cats can become aggressive when they see unwelcome animals they cannot access. The cats may be indoors, viewing the outsiders through windows. Because they are unable to reach the unwelcome visitors, the cats become agitated and may vent their frustrations on another nearby animal.
11.11.12 Avoid becoming the victim of redirected aggression. Do not pick up, pet or use hands to separate cats who are agitated or fighting
I know my cat is mad at me because she is: (urinating on the bed, defecating on my clothes, biting me when I sleep, scratching the furniture—fill in the blank—). People sometimes jump to the conclusion that their cats have a vendetta against them or are mad at them when they engage in unpleasant behaviors. […]
11.04.12 Cats always give warnings when they want the petting to stop. These include fast tail thrashings, ear turning, skin rippling, whiskers flattened against face. When those signals are ignored, cats turn and look at the hand that's petting them and sometimes bite.
10.28.12 Keep your cats safe and stress free during Halloween. Provide them a quiet room away from the festivities, equipped with food, water, litter box, toys and comfortable places to sleep.
Cats are not designed to be bored. They are intelligent predators who need activities and toys to stimulate them mentally and physically. There are a variety of toys on the market that are designed to enrich their lives—some are more affective at fighting boredom then others. Turbo Scratcher® Review I am always on the search […]
10.21.12 After your cat adjusts to the sanctuary room and to her new family, open the door of her room so that she can explore the rest of her new home. Confine other household animals; this is not the time for the new cat to meet the other resident animals.