February 16th, 2012 | by pam | published in Aggression, Featured Posts, What's Bugging Kitty? | Leave A Comment »
There’s a type of aggression that occurs between cats in the same household that can be easily prevented with a little planning. This is the kind of aggression you may see when one cat comes home from the veterinary clinic and is either hissed at or actually attacked. For the unsuspecting cat parent (and for [...]
January 23rd, 2012 | by pam | published in Fearful Behavior, Featured Posts, What's Bugging Kitty? | Leave A Comment »
Many things can cause a cat to become fearful, such as: Lack of socialization as a kitten Being the target of aggression by other animals Pain and illness Being the target of abuse Stressful living conditions (too many cats, dirty conditions, tense family environment, etc.) A move to an unfamiliar environment (new home, being relinquished [...]
January 20th, 2012 | by Pam, The Cat Expert | published in Basic Training, Behaviorist, Featured Posts, What's Bugging Kitty? | Leave A Comment »
Are you a cat whisperer? This is a question I get asked at least a dozen times a day. My answer is always No. The Good, the Bad, and the Totally Unqualified With the increase in popularity of the study of animal behavior and the popularity of the TV show The Dog Whisperer, more and [...]
January 9th, 2012 | by pam | published in Depression and Grief, Family and Home, Family Relationships, Intercat Relationships, What's Bugging Kitty? | Leave A Comment »
Many people don’t realize that animals grieve the loss of companions and family members. There are also many pet parents who recognize that their cats are grieving but then make the mistake of rushing out to find another companion cat to ease the emotional pain. To ignore that animals do grieve or to attempt to [...]
January 7th, 2012 | by pam | published in Behaviorist, What's Bugging Kitty? | Leave A Comment »
When you cat is displaying a behavior problem it’s a very stressful situation for the entire family. The human family members are impacted by whatever issue the family cat is going through. I’ve seen cases where the cat’s behavior problem has caused serious tension between spouses. Cat parents can be brought to tears over the [...]
January 5th, 2012 | by pam | published in Basic Training, Biting, Playtime | Leave A Comment »
Fingers Aren’t Toys The first rule is to never use your fingers as toys. Even if your cat doesn’t bite hard it sends a mixed message that chomping down on flesh is acceptable. Use only fishing pole-type toys so that there’ll be a safe distance between your fingers and your cat’s teeth. Even small toys [...]
December 17th, 2011 | by pam | published in Aggression, What's Bugging Kitty? | Leave A Comment »
When it comes to having an actual physical altercation, cats do everything they can to try to avoid it. The cat who feels backed in a corner with no other option is the one who will engage in a tooth and nail battle. In general, a cat’s first choice is to take the escape route. [...]
December 14th, 2011 | by pam | published in Eating and Nutrition, Health, Unwanted Behavior, What's Bugging Kitty? | Leave A Comment »
We’ve also discussed cat feeding habits in several other posts, but we’ve all heard cats referred to as finicky eaters. You might even be living with one yourself. No matter what food you bring home from the store your cat just turns her nose up at it and gives you a look that says “is [...]
December 9th, 2011 | by pam | published in Aggression, Unwanted Behavior, What's Bugging Kitty? | Leave A Comment »
Have you ever found yourself thinking that your cat was behaving out of spite or because she was mad at you? If you have, you’re not alone. This is something I hear on a daily basis when people call our office about a behavior problem. Your Cat Isn’t Being Spiteful The truth is, your cat [...]
December 8th, 2011 | by pam | published in Unwanted Behavior, What's Bugging Kitty? | Leave A Comment »
Cats who are exposed to stress on an ongoing basis are most susceptible to developing compulsive behaviors. It may begin as tail chasing or becoming fixated on playing with a laser light. In the case of laser light chasing, some cats then develop a behavior of chasing other flickering lights or reflections. This doesn’t mean [...]
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