You probably have a realistic expectation for your cat’s behavior. If it is occasionally doing something it isn’t supposed to do, you are probably not surprised by it. However, you may be wondering if it's okay to discipline a cat for consistently bad behavior. Jumping on top of counters, chewing…
There are more questions about solving common litter box problems than any other cat behavior complaint. While many kittens will take to the litter box naturally, others may need a little help to be taught about potty etiquette. Adult cats may understand the basics, but certain habitat or health conditions…
Fear aggression is the most common type of feline aggression. A percentage of cats simply inherit the "shy gene" and act aggressively every time they become frightened. Poor socialization also results in fear aggression. Punishment by the owner can make it worse. Cats may develop "stranger danger" fear of people,…
If you have more than one cat living under your roof, you may be familiar with catfights, technically known as inter-cat aggression. Frequent catfights are frustrating to pet owners and potentially dangerous to cats, sometimes even drawing blood. There are steps you can take to calm the tension, but it's…
While dogs are well-known for playing fetch, some cats also like to play the game. Siamese heritage cats and young kittens, in particular, enjoy retrieving toys, though any cat can learn it. Your cat may even show an instinct to retrieve when, for instance, it brings you a mouse as…
Some nay-sayers will grumble that cats cannot be trained. That is not true. Cats are extremely trainable and often are trained based on signals rather than commands. You've also probably already trained your cat to come when an appropriate signal is given. Think about what happens when the can opener…
Despite popular belief, cats can be trained to do things that dogs often do. Some cats even enjoy doing activities like walking on a leash. Just like a puppy that has never been leash-trained though, a cat that is put on a leash will not know what to do unless…
Cats causing damage by scratching furniture and other household items is a common complaint among cat owners. Although, this can be frustrating, it is important to remember that scratching is a normal and natural behavior for cats. Even though the urge for cats to scratch is normal, scratching places we…
Rippling Skin Disorder is a common name for a condition known technically as "Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome" (FHS), and it is characterized by a number of symptoms: anxiety, neurological sensitivity, and generalized agitation. The critical difference between the "normal crazy behavior" that most younger cats and happy, energetic cats exhibit and…
Veterinary visits are a vital part to our cat’s care. Many cats find traveling and carriers to be an unpleasant experience. Most cats don’t have much experience with traveling and when they do, it isn’t positive, so it makes sense why many cats are not fans of traveling. Although, travel…