A cat can be a nice pet to have but sometimes the cat can get upset and bite or scratch, vomit on the bathroom rug or just be moody in general. What do you do when your cat gets out of control? What makes the cat do these things?
Remembering that the cat was wild at one time until we humans decided this would be a nice pet and domesticated them is a place to start. Your cat is trying it's best to live in your home and your world while still being that wild cat it truly is at heart.
Knowing what has happened in the cats' environment can help us deal with bad behaviors.
Maybe the dog needs a playmate and trying to make one of the cat and that's why the counter jumping. The nails may be getting to dull or even to long and that's why the scratching. A scratching post may be the answer or trimming the nails may help. The cat may just be looking for some attention and that's why the biting.
Did you notice if the cat has not been as active or maybe not drinking or eating as much? Cats are strong animals in general but when they get sick it happens fast and usually we get no time to see symptoms like you would with a dog. Urinary problems can be a leading medical issue in cats who have sudden behavioral changes. Taking your cat to the veterinarian would be the smartest thing to do.
When your cat acts out for no reason you can figure out or because you added a new pet to the house then it's time to go back to basics and reinforce the training you implemented when the cat first came into the home. Reward good behavior whenever possible with lots of love and petting and even a treat or two.
Giving out punishment will not work, as cats are proud animals and tend to have a mind of their own. Punishment will often times just lead to more bad behavior or even a more aggressive cat.
Try giving him something to do. Buy him a new toy to keep him occupied or give him even more affection when you're watching TV. You may not always be able to change things to suit the cat but finding ways to compromise may be the answer.
Remembering that the cat was wild at one time until we humans decided this would be a nice pet and domesticated them is a place to start. Your cat is trying it's best to live in your home and your world while still being that wild cat it truly is at heart.
Knowing what has happened in the cats' environment can help us deal with bad behaviors.
Maybe the dog needs a playmate and trying to make one of the cat and that's why the counter jumping. The nails may be getting to dull or even to long and that's why the scratching. A scratching post may be the answer or trimming the nails may help. The cat may just be looking for some attention and that's why the biting.
Did you notice if the cat has not been as active or maybe not drinking or eating as much? Cats are strong animals in general but when they get sick it happens fast and usually we get no time to see symptoms like you would with a dog. Urinary problems can be a leading medical issue in cats who have sudden behavioral changes. Taking your cat to the veterinarian would be the smartest thing to do.
When your cat acts out for no reason you can figure out or because you added a new pet to the house then it's time to go back to basics and reinforce the training you implemented when the cat first came into the home. Reward good behavior whenever possible with lots of love and petting and even a treat or two.
Giving out punishment will not work, as cats are proud animals and tend to have a mind of their own. Punishment will often times just lead to more bad behavior or even a more aggressive cat.
Try giving him something to do. Buy him a new toy to keep him occupied or give him even more affection when you're watching TV. You may not always be able to change things to suit the cat but finding ways to compromise may be the answer.
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