A cat can be a nice pet to have but sometimes the cat can get upset and bite or scratch, vomit on the bathroom rug or just be moody in general. What do you do when your cat gets out of control? What makes the cat do these things?
Remembering that the cat was wild at one time until we humans decided this would be a nice pet and domesticated them is a place to start. Your cat is trying it's best to live in your home and your world while still being that wild cat it truly is at heart.
Figuring out why the cat started doing these bad things can be done if we look for clues in the everyday life of our cats.
Did you go away for the weekend, sure you left plenty of food and water and the litter box was clean but did you know some cats do not like to be left alone for long periods. That cute little kitten you found outside Wal-Mart and just couldn't resist was a big change for your cat. Your cat was the one and only and now has to share all his turf with the stranger.
Did you notice if the cat has not been as active or maybe not drinking or eating as much? Cats are strong animals in general but when they get sick it happens fast and usually we get no time to see symptoms like you would with a dog. Urinary problems can be a leading medical issue in cats who have sudden behavioral changes. Taking your cat to the veterinarian would be the smartest thing to do.
When your cat acts out for no reason you can figure out or because you added a new pet to the house then it's time to go back to basics and reinforce the training you implemented when the cat first came into the home. Reward good behavior whenever possible with lots of love and petting and even a treat or two.
Cats will not respond well to yelling or even spankings, this just means you're being mean to them and they generally will pull further away. A positive NO when bad behavior is shown will help but nothing more or they may tend to pull away more or act out even more aggressively.
Try implementing some new toys for the cat to occupy his time or maybe even a new playmate. If you've been gone from home for longer than usual because of work changes a friend may be all that is needed to fill the empty space your change left in your cats' world.
Remembering that the cat was wild at one time until we humans decided this would be a nice pet and domesticated them is a place to start. Your cat is trying it's best to live in your home and your world while still being that wild cat it truly is at heart.
Figuring out why the cat started doing these bad things can be done if we look for clues in the everyday life of our cats.
Did you go away for the weekend, sure you left plenty of food and water and the litter box was clean but did you know some cats do not like to be left alone for long periods. That cute little kitten you found outside Wal-Mart and just couldn't resist was a big change for your cat. Your cat was the one and only and now has to share all his turf with the stranger.
Did you notice if the cat has not been as active or maybe not drinking or eating as much? Cats are strong animals in general but when they get sick it happens fast and usually we get no time to see symptoms like you would with a dog. Urinary problems can be a leading medical issue in cats who have sudden behavioral changes. Taking your cat to the veterinarian would be the smartest thing to do.
When your cat acts out for no reason you can figure out or because you added a new pet to the house then it's time to go back to basics and reinforce the training you implemented when the cat first came into the home. Reward good behavior whenever possible with lots of love and petting and even a treat or two.
Cats will not respond well to yelling or even spankings, this just means you're being mean to them and they generally will pull further away. A positive NO when bad behavior is shown will help but nothing more or they may tend to pull away more or act out even more aggressively.
Try implementing some new toys for the cat to occupy his time or maybe even a new playmate. If you've been gone from home for longer than usual because of work changes a friend may be all that is needed to fill the empty space your change left in your cats' world.
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