As a fellow cat owner, I understand the frustration that comes with trying to teach your feline friend better habits. It’s not just about protecting your curtains or furniture – it’s about ensuring a healthy and happy environment for both you and your cat. With patience and the right approach, you can encourage positive behavior … Read more
Dumping a bucket of water on a trapped cat would be pretty cruel. But what about spraying them with water – is that considered animal abuse? While some people employ spray bottles against cats, the only thing blasting water at a cat does is teach your pet that you can’t be trusted. Similarly, water-spraying stray … Read more
A common misconception is that male cats will hump dogs because of dominance, but that is NOT the case. The cat humps the dog almost always because of boredom, stress, or anxiety. Other times, it’s a redirected play behavior. The most frequent explanation of this behavior is when something in the cat’s surroundings has recently … Read more
Cat litter box issues are nothing new, but getting a kitten (or any cat) to use a specific litter box can be impossible. However, there are a few things you can try. Here are the things I found that may work: Since kittens use the closest to them, move their litter box to a separate … Read more
Your cat may be stressed and potentially overstimulated by a shift in activity, changes, noises, and scents. When your cat is used only to you, less exposure to other people makes all those new things more frightening. The cat may require extensive socialization if you rarely have visitors or other pets while the cat is … Read more
Most cats do not get mad or hold grudges against people. What’s going on is that the cat is usually on high alert because a strange cat has moved into his domain. He’s not responding to your affectionate gestures because your cat may be too preoccupied with the new kitten. You should take a step … Read more
Cats may attack and defend only when they believe it is required to protect themselves or their territory. What about training a cat to protect you and attack others? While cats instinctively protect their territory and loved ones, it’s not in their nature to attack on command. They react more to perceived threats than direct … Read more
Kittens and young cats play hard, which is necessary for the wild because play is training for critical life skills of hunting and fighting. Adult cats are less inclined to do so, but if you don’t provide an indoor cat with enough toys to play with will still have a hunting and fighting need that … Read more