Cat Behavior Secrects Revealed
How To Stop Your Cat Scratching And Ruining Your Furniture
Excerpt : It's natural for cats to scratch but often it destroys your good furniture. Thankfully there are some things that you can do to relieve the problem. Many people watch in sadness as their cat
It's natural for cats to scratch but often it destroys your good
furniture. Thankfully there are some things that you can do to
relieve the problem.
Many people watch in sadness as their cat destroys virtually
everything that he can get his claws into. You can improve this
behavior. To do so, you need to know why he is doing what he is
doing.
Why Scratching?
Cats were hunters. They needed those sharp teeth to help them to
climb trees and to leap down on their prey. Although your cat is
not likely to be pouncing on
Buy this Art Print
their dinner anymore, they still
instinctively need to sharpen their claws and that is exactly
what they are doing on your furniture. The scratching that they
do is a way of trimming their nails and it removes the old outer
part of the claws. Another reason they are ruining your home is
because they know it to be their territory. They release a scent
from special glands in their paws which helps them mark the area
as theirs. They also do it because they are working the kinks
out of their body as well as burning some energy.
Before you
Buy this Art Print
Also see :
5 Common Causes of Your Cat Urinating Outside the Litter Box
Have you ever had this happen? Youre a happy cat owner, your kitty is using the box just fine, but one day
you come home and find a giant urine spot in the living room
the bathroom
heaven forbid on your bed! What happened? What went wrong? It...read more
Training Your Cat to Train you for the Holidays
Hanging the stocking with care in hope the cat will not
interfere. With the twinkling of lights from the fresh cut tree,
in hopes that the cat will sit by the sill. When what to the
cats wondering eyes must appear the Moon glowing down on...read more
|
head off to have him de clawed, you may want to try
out some of the alternative methods of preventing the scratching.
Alternatives
One way is to provide them with scratching pads or posts. There
are a wide variety of them available including those that are
part of a cat condo. You can even make your own by using two
foot high section of a four by four, two foot by two foot piece
of heavy plywood and a carpet remnant. When you have one of
these, take it and put it right next to his favorite piece of
furniture to destroy. Then,
Buy this Matted Print
Also see :
Allergic To Your Dog Or Cat?
Pets definitely help us live longer and healthier lives. This is especially true of the elderly and those of us who live alone. Pets make wonderful and faithful companions. They are always there for us. However, this relationship can become...read more
Home Care for the Declawed Cat
Remember, you are now rehabilitating a handicapped indoor
animal, so plenty of TLC is necessary, especially for the older
cat. You will find that your pet is tender for at least the
first 2 weeks after surgery. The normal running, jumping...read more
|
gradually move it away from the
furniture as he gets accustomed to it.
You can also use a pet repellant spray such as Bitter Apple on
the furniture that the pet is clawing at. Take the time to test
the spray on a non visible area of the furniture before using it
though. Or if you do not want to spray the furniture, then cover
the material with aluminum foil or tape that is placed sticky
side up. The cat will not like the material and will turn to the
scratching post instead.
The Last Resort
Some cats just can't
Buy this Art Print
Also see :
A Pregnant Stray Cat Adopted You And Now What?
It happens all too often. A family or cat friend gets adopted by a stray cat. And after a few weeks it turns out shes pregnant. In the US alone there must be millions of sweet but homeless cats. And many of them get pregnant several times a year....read more
Teach Cats To Use Scratching Posts
REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish this article free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, print publication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged and you include the copyright and author information (Resource...read more
|
seem to stop. For these, de-clawing becomes
the best option. If your cat stays indoors, you can have their
claws removed. There are some risks involved and the procedure
can be painful for him. Those who would like to avoid this like
to use nail caps instead. These are applied as false nails would
be to the cat's nail.
If your cat is a scratcher, do what you can to stop him before
you have him de-clawed. If this becomes the best option though,
it may be better than having your furniture torn up!
I hope that some of these
Buy this Art Print
Also see :
"Make Your Home Cat-Safe - How To Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy"
* Lock things up that could cause harm * Keep the washer/dryer door closed at all times * Honk the car horn before starting it up * Use fire carefully * Keep all upstairs windows closed or screened * Store string away tidily * Keep floors...read more
Training a Cat to Hunt
How to train your cat to hunt with out eating the prey
Does you cat seem to be hunting all the time, pouncing on the
toys as they were going in for the kill, raking their claws over
your feet as if they are a piece of meat ?
Hunting is a...read more
|
simple tips help you save your
furniture from cat attack without stopping you cat from enjoying
life.
About the author:
Best Pet Health
Information is a resource that brings you information and
news, tips and reviews to help you keep your cat happy and
healthy. http://www.Best-Pet-Health.info
Copyright Best-Pet-Health.info All rights reserved. This article
may be reprinted in full so long as the resource box and the
live l
More Cats Articles
How To Have A Healthy Happy Cat
Giving your cat a simple monthly examination can help prevent potential problems for years, here's...
Litter Training a Cat
When you come home from being gone, at work all day and find the
cat has messed all over, or in...
Buy this Art Print
For Cat Lovers Like You and Me
|
sitemap
copyright www.kittykittystore.com 2006
|
Recently Added Cats Articles
Cats and Vaccines
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? With which vaccines and how
often? These questions are best answered after a talk with your
veterinarian. Because of the need to tailor vaccines to your
cat's lifestyle and to consider the risk factors and...read more
Help Keep The Pet Population Under Control, And Your Cat Healthy - Neuter Your Kitten
If you, or a family member, received a kitten as a Christmas
present there are many things you need to think about.
It is essential that you take the time to really consider
whether or not you should neuter your cat. Because there are...read more
"How to Keep Your Cat Free from Diseases with Your Quick Guide to Cat Grooming"
Even a cat that compulsively cleans itself can benefit from a little grooming from her owner. Cats rarely need a bath, but frequent brushing removes a lot of loose hair which would otherwise end up either shed around your home or swallowed by the...read more
Iron deficiency in dogs and cats
We have recently seen a number of cases of iron deficiency anaemia, both in cats and dogs. In iron deficiency, red cells do not develop the normal complement of ironcontaining haemoglobin and the cells that form in the bone marrow are small...read more
Ragdoll Cat History is Stranger Than Fiction
The origins of Ragdoll cats are full of myth and controversy. This cat's history is often contradictory and confusing; some of the Ragdoll story is just not possible. Other parts we know to be factual. First things first: the Ragdoll cat breed...read more
Cat toilet training - pros, cons & how to
Cat toilet training in easy steps:
Toilet training your cat is an easier task than you might think.
Several techniques can be used for training your cat to use the
toilet, and you can even buy products that will assist you in
toilet...read more
Cats Make Great Pets If You Understand Them
Anyone wanting a new kitten should be a cat lover. Lets face it, folks, cats are just different from dogs. Cats do not usually perform any special tricks, and they certainly do not guard your possessions while you are away. In fact, the only thing...read more
So You Want a Cat or Kitten?
presented by David the Dogman
As an ardent reader of the Collins Dog Photoguide I came across this article, which I feel, might be of interest to readers.
Traffic Accidents
A traffic accident is probably the most common cause of...read more
Tips for Introducing Two Cats
Adding a new member to your feline family is usually more exciting for you than your current cat. Even though they are solitary by nature, most cats eventually learn to accept or at least tolerate newcomers. Because they are very territorial, the...read more
Training your hyperactive cat
You walk in your home after being gone for a short time, or all
day from work and your cat has taken over the house. The drapes
are hanging not where they should be, a cup was tipped over with
the last few drops of coffee that has left a stain in...read more
How To Make Your Cat Adore You
Some News About Cats
- Cats rescued from hoarders home are up for adoption
After removing more than a hundred cats and kittens from a local woman's home, the West Texas Humane Society has nursed many back to health and are putting them up for adoption.
- Cats Shot, Cut In Half
Three cats are mutilated and killed in Seabrook, including one that was cut in half, police say.
- Cats found killed in Seabrook
A string of violent attacks on cats in Seabrook has residents, pet owners and authorities worried
- Stray cats apparently tortured to death in Iowa
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - Authorities are investigating the apparent torture and killing of 2 stray cats in Worthington in northeast Iowa. The Dubuque County sheriff's office says the cats were discovered last month at Veteran Square Park. One was hanging in a restroom, the other was outside.
- LIVE: Cats v Dockers
CAN the Dockers overcome the Cats? Join our coverage live from the MCG.
- Next up for IKEA? Cats, lots and lots of cats
So what do you do with 100 cats all gathered into one place in one night on purpose? Well if you are the IKEA store in Wmbley, London, you use them as part of a âHerding Catsâ experiment in creating an advertisement for the giant company. Now these were âtrainedâ cats but rather the family [...]
- Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore trailer
The ongoing war between the canine and feline species is put on hold in this sequel to 2001's Cats & Dogs.
- Stray cats apparently tortured to death in NE Iowa
WORTHINGTON (AP)Â --- Authorities are investigating the apparenttorture and killing of two stray cats in Worthington in northeastIowa.
- Ti-Cats open season with a bang
After two exhibition losses the Leduc Bantam Ti-Cats opened their season by physically dominating the Edmonton Seahawks 37-0 at Clarke Park Saturday, Sept. 4. The defense held the Seahawks to just three yards of rushing and 75 yards of passing.
- Norton cats on the move
NORTON - Cats in need of homes will be making a trek across town this weekend to a new abode while awaiting adoption.
|