Cat Behavior
As with any new pet, one of the most frustrating aspects of acquiring a new cat is getting him to behave and follow the rules of the house. You need to understand what may be causing his behavioral problems to happen in the first place. There are numerous reasons why a cat may be urinating all over the house, destroying furniture with his claws, displaying loud noises, etc.
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Like most animals, cats are very proactive about marking their territory and they do so in various ways. Here are a few behavior characteristics of a cat who is marking his turf:
1. When a cat urinates: A very common way for marking, spraying their urine on and around certain areas will give a cat comfort in knowing that he has left his scent. That does not mean that just because you have a ...
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Do You Know How Well Your Cat Can Smell?
Ask any relationship counselor about what it takes to make a great relationship, and they will tell you that communication is key. The same goes for you and your cat. If you want to create a strong bond and enjoy a loving and affectionate relationship with your feline friends, then you must unders...
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Is Your Cat Marking Its Territory Or Just Going Pee-Happy?
Cats making their mark with urine is a behavior that is practiced by confident cats as well as cats that are a bit insecure. And it is not just a matter of “marking their turf” either. In fact, it is a form of communication between cats. The reasons for urine-marking can vary. It could be a territorial marking, a ...
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Bringing a new cat into your home may not be as smooth of a process as you might have thought it would be. Some cats are very stressed out by the change of their environment and may display numerous behavioral problems. You need to figure out what's causing these problems to occur and take the proper training action to eliminate it.
If your cat is unwilling to cooperate and does not seem to be able to respond to your training methods, yo...
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Why Do Cats Purr, Hiss, & Spit?
That “purring” sound that cats make can be traced back to when they were kittens. This sound is what kittens make when they need to communicate to their mother that they are content. You will notice that your cat purrs when being pet and rubbed in a caressing manner. Well as kittens, this was their way of letting mom know that everything is fine and that they are happy.
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