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Common Cat Behaviors Explained
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Below is an extract from the book "Understanding, Caring for and Training Your Cat"
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Common Cat Behaviors Explained
Cat behavior can at times prove intriguing and irritating. Your pet cat behaves in an
extraordinary fashion only because of some special cause. There are never any bad cats.
It is only that your pet cats are trying to inform you about something, probably, which
you are unable to understand.
Therefore, train your pet cat right from the start and pay attention to its behavior
patterns to understand what your pet cat wants to convey.
Attention-Seeking Behavior
Pet cats could sometime howl incessantly and at odd times. It could also meow or cry
loudly. Or it could keep going round your legs. It could try inappropriate scratching on
furniture or carpets. Often such attention seeking behavior is due to stress or anxiety.
Such emotions could be due to a recent change of residence, your new baby or pets in
your home, your prolonged absence from home, or aggression or sickness of another cat.
An old cat howling in the middle of the night may be due to growing senility with increased
deafness. Sometimes, pet cats race around the house rolling fur on their back. See your
vet to confirm if it is due to Rippling Skin Disorder or feline hyperesthesia. Veterinarians
suggest simple dietary changes coupled with medication for eradication of fleas and
toxins. A regular exercise program can bring marked behavioral changes in your pet cat.
Cats asking for your attention would keep going round your legs. Insistent meowing is
also another form of getting vocal with you. Schedule some time to sit and talk to your
pet cat. It will meow back and soon would be happy talking to you. Make it a routine and
your pet cat will mostly stop meowing and wait for the specific time to come. Similarly,
inappropriate scratching is a form of getting your attention.
Incessant meowing could also be due to pain. In case of excessive stress or anxiety,
veterinarians might suggest anti-anxiety drugs, (tranquilizers used to relieve anxiety and
reduce tension and irritability).
Aggressive Behavior towards People
Aggression in pet cats towards people could take the form of biting, fighting, or
scratching. Some cats behave aggressively due to inadequate training as a kitten. Biting
and scratching are natural instincts of a cat. Right from the start, you should teach your
kitten or cat that your hand is not a toy for scratching or biting.
The most effective way to instill discipline is to hold your cat by the scruff of the neck,
push downwards, and utter a firm ‘No’. This mimics similar disciplinary action by the
mother cat in its childhood. You can release your hold after few seconds. This incident
stays in its memory for a long time.
Bored cats also resort to aggressive behavior. Provide a new and interesting toy.
Sometimes excessive petting could stimulate your cat. You may not pay attention to its
feelings expressed through pulled back ears and narrowed eyes. It could be also due to
hormonal imbalances, unnoticed wounds, or distress due to fleas and mites. Veterinarians
could suggest simple remedies for these problems.
Aggression towards Other Cats.
Cats within the same household could behave aggressively at times.
Play fighting or aggression between related and unrelated kittens and cats is normal. Their
natural survival instinct induces them to be predative and stalk other cats. On a playful
note, one will pounce on the other and it will continue into a repetitive process. Although,
this is harmless in the short term, it could establish the pecking order, if this play
continues for too long; it could lead to severe aggression with scratching sessions.
Sexual Aggression is easily identifiable. One cat would try to mount another with hip
thrusting movements and bite at the nape of the other cat’s neck. Try hissing at the cat.
Your action should be gentle yet firm. This should cause your aggressor cat to be in a
subservient posture for some time. It could roll over. The victim cat would move away
whining.
Territorial Aggression could erupt suddenly between cats of the same sex or different sex.
This aggression is normally through territorial marking or urine spraying. Normally, the
aggressor cat would attack other cats with laid-back ears, straight posture, hissing, and
growling. The victim cat would move away submissively accepting the social hierarchy.
Sometimes, the victim cat will refuse to accept this and serious fighting could ensue.
The best way to deal with this is to separate the two cats physically and keep them in
separate places so that they do not come across one another. Be careful while separating
them, as they may not recognize you in their fight and you could suffer injuries.
Separation could be for few hours or days. The cats later find ways of settling scores
between themselves. They may even forget the incident.
In serious cases, your veterinarian could suggest medications like Buspirone, Amitriptyline,
or Valium. Feliway Plug-In releases pheromones into the atmosphere to calm aggressive
cats.
Chewing Incidents by Cats and Kittens
Cats and kittens engaging in destructive chewing could cause a lot of harm to your
possessions and health of your pet. Chewing could be gnawing at furniture, computer
cords, electrical wiring, and other things. Chewing could be due to boredom, simple
curiosity, nutrient deficiency, or teething in kittens. You can provide lot of different toys
and playthings for your cats and kittens to relieve them of boredom. You could give them
self-exploring cat towers, tunnel shaped cardboard boxes, or wall or mounted toys.
Chewing on electrical cords could cause instances of choking, electrical shocks, and even
death. Discourage such action by making all electrical cords and wires inaccessible to your
feline pets. You can cover all cords with pre-split hollow tubing or try using corrugated
tubing. Apply various rows of double-sided sticky tape around any cord tangles.
Spray bitter apple spray on your cords to prevent such chewing incidents by your cats.
Cats could chew on houseplants, some of which are poisonous for them. Remove such
plants or spray them with bitter apple spray. Some cats chew on leather and fabrics. You
can try hiding these chewable favorites or spray bitter apple spray on them. You can also
provide specific teething toys for your little kittens to chew on while their teeth come in.
Plastic drinking straws prove to be an ideal chewing plaything for kittens and adult cats
alike.
Cats and Their Destructive Scratching
Claws prove to be the greatest weapon of a cat. It is their natural instinct to scratch claws
against hard surfaces like furniture and carpet sheaths. This is to sharpen their claws and
remove a transparent sheath that grows over their claws restricting free movement of the
claws. Additionally, it tones the shoulders and back muscles of your cat. Yelling or physical
punishment of your cat for this behavior only causes confusion. Instead, use simple
remedial measures to protect your furniture and allow your cat to scratch.
Build a few sturdy vertical scratching posts and cover with a hard material like sisal. Put
them around the common scratching places in your house. Play around this new post for
some time and soon your cat would recognize and use it as an ideal scratching post. Give
small rewards to your cat for using this post. This refrains cats from going to other
scratching options.
Another way of discouraging unwanted behavior is to spray your furniture with citrus-
scented spray. You can spray a little water on your cat when you catch him in the act.
Otherwise, place some aluminum foil on couch arms and sides. Similarly, stick double-sided
stickers around your furniture to prevent cats from venturing anywhere there. Shake a
can with a few pennies the moment you notice your kitten or cat scratching at some
forbidden place. Cats dislike this sound and will stop immediately.
Litter Box Misuse
Kittens need appropriate litter box training in their initial months. Normally, cats and
kittens like to have individual litter box. Their box should be immaculately clean. A slight
change or odor can make your cat go to the bathroom outside the litter box. Also, check
your cat for any urinary tract problems. This causes pain while urinating, so cats associate
this with the litter box and therefore pee outside the box. Immediate medical help is
necessary to fix the problem.
Cats are jealous and possessive. A new pet, baby, or anything that restricts his share of
your attention can disrupt your cat’s behavior. Cats are habitual creatures. If you have
moved in recently or shifted the litter box elsewhere, give adequate time for your cat to
adjust to new surroundings and come back to a regular routine.
Sometimes male or female cats indulge in spraying to mark their territory. Stress could
also be one cause for such unjustified action by your cats. Veterinarians suggest
anxiolytic drugs, although the results take time to work.
Compulsive Behavior by Cats.
Cats and kittens sometimes develop compulsive behavior of wool sucking, fur pulling, or
excessive licking. There is no explainable cause for such behavior, although many
associate it with early weaning from the mother. The best way to keep your fabrics safe is
to keep all woolens like sweaters in closets and drawers out of reach of your feline pets.
If you cannot move away carpets, try spraying it with bitter sprays or cayenne pepper.
This dissuades cats from chewing. A water pistol or shaking a can of coins can scare away
your cat if caught in action. Another way of stopping such unwanted chewing habits is to
change the diet of your cat or kitten. Include more fiber by adding wheat or oat bran in
every meal. Chewing lettuce leaves proves very effective. Include crunchy foods like bacon
or green beans in your cat’s diet.
Anxiety and Stress in Cats
Stress can stem from anywhere but it affects cats drastically. Stress can causes severe
behavioral and health problems. It causes aggressive behavior, litter box avoidance,
withdrawal, or depression. Cats cannot accept environmental changes easily. Moving into a
new house, having a new spouse, the inclusion of a new baby or new pet can cause
stress. You need to reassure your cat that he is still the most preferred. You can do this
by giving him sufficient time to adjust, and allow him to accept the new environment and
people at his own pace.
Death of a family member or another pet can cause extreme stress in cats. You can
overcome this by giving the cat a piece of clothing of the deceased. This makes up for the
absence of their physical presence.
Restrict and lower your personal stress levels to bring about changes in your cat’s stress
levels. There are various homeopathic and other medical remedies.
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The above is an extract from the ebook "Understanding, Caring For and Training Your
Cat"
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Cats – An Overview
Cat Breeds Info
- Abyssinian
- American Bobtail
- American Curl
- American Shorthair
- American Wirehair
- Balinese
- Bengal
- Birman
- Bombay
- British Shorthair
- Burmese
- Chartreux
- Cornish Rex
- Devon Rex
- Egyptian Mau
- European Burmese
- Exotic Shorthair
- Havana Brown
- Himalayan
- Japanese Bobtail
- Javanese
- Korat
- Maine Coon
- Manx
- Munchkin
- Nebelung
- Norwegian Forest Cat
- Ocicat
- Oriental
- Persian
- Pixie-Bob
- Ragamuffin
- Ragdoll
- Russian Blue
- Savannah
- Scottish Fold
- Siamese
- Siberian
- Singapura
- Snowshoe
- Sokoke
- Somali
- Sphyx
- Tonkinese
- Turkish Angora
- Turkish Van
- Tabby
- Solids and Smokes
- Cats with white markings
- Tortoiseshell, Patched Tabbies, and Calicoes
- Pointed (Siamese) Pattern
- Before You Buy a Cat
- Your Situation
- Financial
- The Breeder
- The Cat Itself
Selecting a Cat that is Right for You
- Kitten or Adult
- Male or Female
- Behavioral Patterns
- Physical Appearance
- Purebred or Mixed Breed
Where Can You Buy a Cat?
Common Cat Behaviors Explained
- Attention-Seeking Behavior
- Aggressive Behavior towards People
- Aggression towards Other Cats
- Chewing Incidents by Cats and Kittens
- Cats and Their Destructive Scratching
- Litter Box Misuse
- Compulsive Behavior by Cats
- Anxiety and Stress in Cats
Creating a Healthy Environment for Your Cat
Common Cat Diseases and Health Problems
- Cat Diseases and Health Problems
The Vaccinations Your Cat Really Needs
Caring for Your Sick Cat
Keeping Your Cat Healthy the Natural Way
Twenty Tips for Caring for Your Cat
Grooming Your Cat and Hygiene
- Regular grooming
- Combing
- Brushing
- Nail trimming
- Bathing
- Additional Foods for Your Cat
- Essential Tips
- Simple Toys That Provide Exercise for Your Cat
Housing Your Cat
Introducing Your Pets to a New Cat
Training Tips for Cats
How to Train Your Cat - and What Not to Do
Important Do’s of Cat Training
- Important Don’ts of Cat Training
How to Train Your Cat to Walk with a Leash
Training Your Cat to Come When Called
How to Litter Train Your Cat
More Litter Box Training Tips
Stopping Your Cat from Biting
Curbing Your Cat's Aggression
Stopping Your Cat from Eating Houseplants
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