Cat Behaviors: Tips For A Happy Cat And A Happy Home

For some people who want to own a cat, adopting a stray can be a wonderful and morally responsible choice. However, sometimes strays can offer a difficult challenge for someone who is adopting them. Certain cat behaviors can be often misunderstood, so a person adopting a stray needs to be careful to adjust to a new cat’s behavior to help turn them into a happy domesticated pet.

It is best if the adoption process begins with the cat’s consent. If the cat is willing to interact with you, then you know you’re on the right track. Food is the best way to earn a cat’s trust. It takes time and patience, but if you go a little further each day, the cat will eventually become used to you.

What to do when your kitty is living with you? The cat behaviors that are the most problematic to people are cat scratching, the spraying of urine and the need to hunt. Luckily, there are plenty of solutions that will be healthy for your cat and keep you from from getting exasperated.

A cat scratching post is a useful tool to deter your cat from scratching on your walls or furniture. They come in many different sizes and made of diverse materials to entice your kitten to scratch. A jungle gym is also a great tool to get rid of some of the pent up energy your kitten has and also gives him a secure place to sleep

If your cat is male then it’s crucial to get him neutered if you want to stop marking his territory by spraying urine. This will also be healthy for him because he won’t feel the need to get into fights with other males.

A cat behaviour that all cats exhibit is the need to hunt. It’s particularly strong in stray cats because that’s how they survived until adoption. Don’t be worried about the small dead animals your cat brings you and don’t punish them for doing so. Instead, praise them for doing what they do best and they will be happy.

Avoiding a resolution to such cat behaviors will result in a bad relationship between you and your feline. If you prevent your feline from hunting, this will most assuredly get on your nerves since cats need a way in which to channel their energy. If you love your furnishings at all you must attend to their need to scratch and spray. This is the reason these fundamental cat behaviors are beneficial to learn; particularly when you adopt strays.

Considering getting a cat for a pet? It is best if the cat wants to become a part of your family. If the cat shows interest in you, you know you’re on the right path. Some cat behaviors are problems when these pets live in our homes. Territorial urine spraying, cat scratching and the hunting instinct tend to cause the most problems. Cats tend to scratch on your furniture and walls, and will hunt any chance they get. Giving them an outlet to scratch will curb this destructive activity on your most prized furniture. Sometimes cat behaviour may include some actions that will surprise us.

- Paul Proctor