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Stop Cat Scratching |
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Monday, 05 December 2005 |
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Why Cats Scratch Furniture and How to Convince Them Otherwise by Joi Sigers
Easily one of the biggest disputes we humans have with our feline friends is
their great need to "sharpen" their claws on our furniture and carpets.
We think it's a terrible idea, they think it's their inborn right. They probably
even wonder what our problem is when we react to their scratching! Ever wonder
why it's impossible to make them stop scratching our things? The reason's
simple, really: They're doing something they should do.
For a cat, scratching is as natural as meowing, chasing mice, or loving tuna.
Actually, scratching serves several purposes for the cat:
1. It conditions the claws by removing the outer dead nail sheath. 2. It leaves
a visual mark which speaks to its territorial fetish. It also leaves a scent
behind due to the scent glands in the cat's paw pads. 3. It serves as an
emotional outlet. That's why many cat's favorite time to scratch is right after
their humans have come home from work, before mealtime, after eating, after
playing, or when everyone gets up in the morning.
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Cat Odor |
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Monday, 05 December 2005 |
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New Cat Causing an Odor Problem? by Morgen Marshall
Recently, a friend said she'd gotten a new cat from a male friend and the cat
was spraying and urinating outside the litter box. She has an existing kitty,
female.
Get into the mind of the cat! He's new, nothing smells like anything he
remembers, and he is now living with a female person instead of a male person.
Everything in his world has changed and he's very insecure. Getting angry won't
do any good, and may make the situation worse. He is seeking to mark his
territory. The existing cat may also be very unhappy with the new addition and
be treating him meanly. Watch their interactions to be sure they are getting
along.
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Curbing Cat Aggression |
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Monday, 05 December 2005 |
Curbing Your Cat's Aggression by Christopher Curtis
Most cats are not aggressive towards people, but if you have one that is, it can be a nightmare. Cat bites and scratches are not normally as harmful as those from a dog, but it's still not very nice being attacked by a cat as an adult, and even worse if you're a child.
Although aggressive cats are nowhere near as common as aggressive dogs, there are still more than 20,000 cases of cat-scratch disease in the United States annually. If you are bitten or scratched by a cat, it's important to clean the wounds with an antiseptic solution as soon as possible.
So, why exactly do cats turn aggressive and attack people? Well, there are several reasons:
A cat in pain can tend to lash out. If a normally good-natured cat suddenly strikes out at you for no reason, take it to a vet and have it checked out for illness or injury.
A fearful cat can be dangerous. A mature cat that was never properly socialized when younger, or a cat that has been mistreated at some time in its life, can lash out through fear. |
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Basics of Cat Training |
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Monday, 05 December 2005 |
Basic Cat Training by Morgen Marshall
Every pet owner knows that if you and your pet have the same rules, the
household is much happier. For instance, is there a place you do not
want your cats? Perhaps the kitchen counter? What about those plants
that could be harmful to your cat?
So, to help with getting the rules straight for everyone, here are some
ideas:
- Decide where your cat is definitely not allowed to be.
- Obstacles.
Use items that will disturb the stealth qualities your cat naturally
exhibits, like a stack of empty soda cans around a plant or bells hung
from the lower limbs and leaves. By breaking your cat's concentration
and making a noise, these measures can be quite effective.
- Deterrents.
Use things that are unpleasant to your cat. Double-sided tape or
"sticky paws" are effective. There are also pheromone treatments that
can be used.
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