Cat owners each experience different behavior issues with their own feline friends.
Problems range from attention-seeking to aggression, excessive chewing and scratching to urine spraying.
These behavior problems may be difficult to change but the better we understand cats, the better we can deal with these issues.
The main rule in cat behavior modification is that when cats are placed in an environment that makes them happy, contented and stress-free, behavior issues can be reduced, if not eliminated.
Granted, that the cat is checked first by a veterinarian to ensure that these issues are not related to a medical condition.
Providing your cat its own personal space can be very rewarding.
Their space should include a bed, a food dish, a water bowl, a litter box, and toys.
It is also important that these items are located in places where the cat would not be startled or sneaked up on while using the said items.
As cats like to scratch posts, providing them with their own scratching posts will entertain them and avoid scratching on inappropriate areas in the house.
Generally, cats feel safer when they are able to look down from above and feel less vulnerable sleeping on an elevated perch.
It is advantageous to provide perches for your cat as well as a way to prevent boredom since the cat can easily look outside the window, watch birds and people passing.
Familiarity with cat behavior lets you know that it isn't eager to welcome change.
However, change can be good for both you and the cat.
For instance, giving your cat new toys will prevent boredom but they are not readily accepted and can agitate the cat, causing aggressive behavior.
Introduce new toys or a new routine gradually alongside familiar items.
Finally, your cat should not be punished for bad behavior.
This will only result in fear and can lead to aggression.
The best way to treat a cat that behaves badly is to distract it, make loud noises throw in a toy or something of interest.
But remember, never throw anything at your cat and cause injury.