Cat Behavior Secrects Revealed
Curbing Your Cat's Aggression
Excerpt : 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
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
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House train your cat
Is your house your house or is your cat's house?
Is your cat climbing the curtains, chewing cords, digging in the
garbage, jumping on counters or tables, ripping the carpet or
rugs,
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Train Your Cat for Behavior Problems and Basic Commands.
You want to train your cat to come, sit, and stay. You can also
teach your cat not to scratch at things. When you are teaching
your cat to not scratch, sometimes they seem like they are
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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
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At Last! Cat Litter Boxes Don't Have To Be Evil
There is nothing worse for cat or cat owner than a smelly litter
box.
For many people, the litter box is the worst of part of owning a
cat. Not only is it something people dread to clean but it is
also dusty and dirty. And, those who have to...read more
Beware the Attack Cat
Cats have been a part of my household for over forty years: no,
not the same cats, but various ones over the years. Many have
been protective of their kittens or litter mates or even of
their human family members to some extent, but none have...read more
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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.
Some cats may start to direct the kind of stalking behavior
normally reserved for prey, at an owners hands or feet. This can
be particularly disturbing if it gets directed at small children.
Sometimes an owner can be the victim of re-directed aggression,
i.e. the cat attacks the owner
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Cats Indoors!
Keeping Cats Indoors is for the Cats...
Each year, millions of cats are run over by cars, mauled by
dogs, poisoned and lost. Hundreds of millions of birds and small
mammals are killed annually by free-roaming cats. The suffering
of both...read more
It Is Possible To Give Your Cat A Bath, And Come Away Scratch Free
Although your cat doesn't realise it right now, after some
tender loving care and a little shampoo, he will appreciate it.
Cats hate water, that much is easy to see as he lashes out at
you with his claws when he gets anywhere near it. Why...read more
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when it cannot get at its
intended target - another cat it can see or smell.
Cats play status games rather more rarely than dogs, but on
occasions you will get an animal that thinks it's Top Cat and
indulges in behavior where it challenges the owner to prove it
wrong. Professional help is needed from a cat behavior
specialist to sort this out before it escalates out of control.
Some do's and don'ts to help control cat
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Natural Cat Training
Tired of coming home and having puddles all over the house, the
cat meowing as if you have left for a weeks on end.
All of this is natural to a cat, even as it is annoying to us
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The Temperament Of Cats
Perhaps you imagined yourself as a sleek young woman like Selena Kyle. But is a cat the right pet for you? To decide, you must have an idea what to expect from a cat. You must be familiar about the temperament of cats.
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aggression:
Have the cat looked over by a vet for signs of illness or injury.
Scale down the amount of physical contact with the cat.
When it goes into 'attack mode,' startle the cat with a loud
noise etc. as a diversionary tactic.
Play with the cat 'at arms length' by using e.g. a toy on a
string held away from the body.
It may be necessary to confine the cat to a
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Dog and Cat Allergies
from David the Dogman
The ten worst excuses not to spay or neuter a pet are:
Just one litter and then we'll have Fluffy spayed.
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Frosty, The Wandering Vagabond Cat
FROSTY, THE WANDERING VAGABOND CAT Copyright 2004, Michael LaRocca For a long time, we had a four-pet home. Daisy the border collie mix and Bebe the dachshund/doberman mix. Witchie and Taz, the Siamese couple. Pumpkin wandered into this mess for a...read more
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cage, particularly
if a young child is at risk.
Don't make prolonged eye contact, always look away from the
cat's eyes after a few seconds.
Don't use physical punishment. This will only make the cat more
aggressive.
About the author:
Chris developed Bakersfield Pets Photo Gallery as a place to
showcase photos of his family's beloved cats.
http://www.bakersfield-pets.com/
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