Pet
Humane Ways To Correct Problem Cat Behavior
It is certainly true that pain acts as a deterrent for just about any sentient creature. Therefore, if your cat has a tendency to exhibit problem behavior, it will become markedly less likely to do so if you inflict pain as a punishment. However, we have reached a stage where it is frowned upon for humans to use physical punishment as a way of correcting the behavior of their children so why would one do this to their cat?
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How Many Is A Crowd?
A large number of cat owners have more than one cat. There are varying reasons for this, and the reasons will often dictate the dynamic. Sometimes in a household, even though the pets are nominally a family animal, you will find that a cat (or a dog for that matter) is often referred to as being attached to a specific member of the family. For this reason, sometimes a family will get more pets so that everyone has their own. ... Read More »
How Cats See Us And What It Means
It is frequently said that cats are not pets in the typical sense of the word. That is to say that, although a dog feels very much that its owner is its master, a cat thinks very much that it owns its owner, and that we are their humans rather than them being our cats. While there is some kernel of truth in the suggestion that cats are more independent than dogs, this is not quite how it works. It ... Read More »
Common Cat Problems Solved: Excessive Meowing
Question: My cat meows and makes a lot of noise, seemingly for no reason. What can I do to stop it?
Answer: Firstly, you need to ensure there genuinely is no reason for your cat making noise or meowing excessively. One of the only ways a cat has to communicate any discomfort they are in is by making noise, so while the problem may not be immediately evident, one should not assume nothing is wrong.
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Common Cat Problems Solved: Stealing Food
Question: My cat does not seem to understand that he / she is not allowed to eat human food. They will often steal food off the kitchen counter or our dinner plates if we happen to turn our backs for one second. They are extremely sneaky and make life very unpleasant, as we have to constantly be on our guard. How do we teach them that they cannot eat human food?
Answer: The problem here is that the cat does not ... Read More »
Common Cat Problems Solved: Night Time Madness
Question: Every morning, between 4am and 7am, my cat seems to go crazy. He / she runs around my home at full pelt, meowing at the top of their voice and often knocking things over. More often than not, I get woken up by the commotion. I need my sleep, so how do I stop it?
Answer: Cats are crepuscular, meaning they are most active in the hours of twilight - essentially, dusk and dawn. This is their natural circadian rhythm, ... Read More »