Category:Behavior & Training

Cats are naturally inclined to watch, stalk and try to catch any “prey” they see, such as the birds in your backyard. You must take steps to protect the birds from your cat unless you look forward to receiving a dead bird as a “prize” on your front porch. Here’s how to keep your cat …
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“Help! I can’t keep my cat off my kitchen counter!” Sounds familiar? Cats usually develop a fondness for your kitchen counters because of three basic reasons: Cats have a weakness for climbing heights and your counter provides an excellent dose of height for them. Your kitchen counter is warm and comforting. Aside from the temperature, …
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Untold numbers of birds are killed by pet cats each year. Cats love to watch, stalk, and catch the birds in their backyards. If you don’t want your cat to kill your backyard birds, you’ll need to take steps to protect the birds from him. Here’s how to keep your cat from catching birds: Keep …
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Many new parents are worried about the possibility of their cat climbing into the baby’s crib. Although most experts agree that it is unlikely that a pet cat would harm a sleeping infant, it is still best to keep your cat out of the crib. Cats love to climb and are very curious, but there …
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When introducing two cats to each other the challenge can be met with hisses and swats if done incorrectly. Usually the cat who has already been living in the home has claimed his or her territory as its own. When bringing a new feline into the equation the first cat will feel threatened and want …
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Cats and kittens, listen up! You’ve been brought into a human house but now it’s yours. Claim your kitty domain by following this guide on how to human-proof your cat house. Step 1 Understand your role. As a cat, you are born with the right to dominate over humans. They live in your house, and …
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Cats have always been territorial animals. They always see their home as a sanctuary which no one else can trespass. So if ever you bring guests over to your place, your cat may start hiding or start being hostile at whoever it thinks as a threat. If you are a cat owner, you might see …
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Pooping in potted plants is a bad habit which some cats unfortunately pick up at some point during their lives. In addition to being yucky, pooping in potted plants is also bad for the plants, and it can indicate that your cat has a medical problem which needs to be addressed. Getting the cat to …
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Does your cat hiss at every animal or person to walk by? Hissing is often thought of as a sign of aggression, though just as often it is actually a sign of a fearful cat. Hissing is one of a cat’s natural instincts in dangerous or scary situations, but it can be quite annoying for …
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It’s an age-old problem; how do you get your cat out of your tree? While many people might have the first instinct to call the fire department, that’s actually not a great idea. (Firemen should be reserved for fighting fires!) Plus, if you follow the steps below, you can probably get the cat of the …
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