Archive for February, 2009

Does Your Cat Hiss At You?

Is your cat hissing at your or a family member?  Will your cat not tolerate certain people approaching it?  Or maybe you just got a new cat from a shelter and it is always hissing at you.  Here are some ways to get rid of the hissing using desensitization and positive reinforcement techniques.

Cat Peeing Outside Litter Box

Is your cat peeing outside the litter box?  Are you tired of having to wash your bed sheets again because you think your cat peed on the them?  One of the first things to do is to try and find out why your cat is doing this.  Here are several possible reasons, some behavioral, and [...]

Cat Does Not Want To Be Petted

Does your cat absolutely resist being petted?  Does your cat only want to be petted a little while and then leaves?  There are several possible causes as to why your cat does not want to be petted, and here are some techniques that you can use to try and change that.

Breaking Down Cat Behavior Problems

Cat behavior problems can be the most frustrating and heartbreaking things an owner has to deal with.  After trying so many different tips and techniques it seems like there is no hope for a cure.  Before trying to solve the problem, we should look at the two broad categories that cat behavior problems fall into.

Cat Kneading Behavior - Why Do Cats Knead?

Cat kneading behavior is always fasciating to watch.  All cats do this this whole life.  Many people have their own theries about why all cat knead so much and why it seems to give them so much pleasure.  Here are 3 reasons why they might do so.

Stopping Aggressive Cat Behavior Successfully

Stopping aggressive cat behavior successfully can be extremely difficult.  Often times cats will repeat these behaviors so often the seem to be embedded into their psyche.  One of the most important ways to stop aggressive cat behavior is to stop it before the cat even has a chance to misbehave.  Here are some examples on [...]

Dealing With Bad Cat Behaviors

Dealing with bad cat behaviors can be very frustrating for us cat owners, especially when we put so much love into our relationship.  Sometimes it seems like no matter what we do, the cat will continue with its aggressive or annoying behavior.  Here are some tips have that have helped me deal with bad cat [...]