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Cats evolved as wild animals
and with their domestication has come some problems that go along
with that. The two most common behavioral problems seen with
some cats are litter box problems and aggression issues.
Cat behavior problems can be
one of the more frustrating experiences for cat owners, and it
is the most common reason cats are often given over to shelters
by their owners only to fall into to the hands of another unsuspecting
owner.
Cats not using the litter box
are the most common behavior problem. Sometimes this can be due
to a medical problem but often times it can be due to other issues.
Issues like stress, is a big reason why a lot of cats stop using
the litter box.
Aggression is another one of
the most common behavioral problem cats can get. This can range
from biting your toes, to aggressively attacking the owner, to
attacking other cats. Some cats can even have displaced aggression
taking out their aggression on inanimate objects. Biting is a
common problem owners have and this can be due to several things,
from a cat learning that if they bite the owner’s toe they
get attention, to not know that they should shield their teeth
when they play.
Cats waking owners up too early
in the morning is another behavior problem many owners wish to
change in their cats. Cats nap at all times of the day for short
durations, so while you are trying to catch up on some sleep
your well rested cat wants to burn off some energy by playing
with you.
One simple ways to cure this
problem is to simply play with your cat at night before bed time
so they are more tired and will sleep longer in the morning.
If you do this over a period of a couple of weeks you should
be able to change your cat's sleeping cycle.
Cats are prone to many behavioral
problems, many of which can be prevented by giving your cat a
stable environment in which to live. Remember simply playing
with your cat daily even for fifteen minutes will give them a
chance to burn some extra energy and hopefully stay out of trouble.
The Cat Behavior Specialist
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