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How to solve the most common cat behavior problems

June 4, 2015; By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Cat behavior problems are the most probable threat to loving relationship between you and your cat. Luckily, you have the power to control them!

Solved cat behavior problems = Happy cat owner = Happy cat

Below you will find a list of the most common behavioral problems, from litter box avoidance to biting and scratching during play, as well as solutions to these problems.

Unruly cat behaviors

  • Prevent your cat from scratching furniture
  • Keep a cat from jumping onto a kitchen counter
  • Prevent cat from knocking things off tables
  • Stop your cat from waking you at night
  • Stop your cat from meowing constantly
  • Keep a cat from eating your house plants
  • Stop your cat from stealing food
  • Cat runs around and acts crazy

Elimination behavior problems in cats

  • Stop your cat from peeing outside of the box
  • How to stop a cat from spraying urine
  • Stop a cat from kicking litter out of the box
  • Prevent your cat’s litter box from smelling
  • Stop cat from peeing on your shoes or bed

Cat aggression related problems

  • Top reasons for cats attacking people
  • Cat attacks suddenly for no reason
  • When a cat is aggressive during play
  • When a cat bites while being petted
  • When your old cat does not accept the new one
  • Cat mounts other cats

Fear- and anxiety-induced cat behavior problems

  • Cat seeks for attention excessively
  • Your cat is afraid of the vacuum cleaner
  • Your cat is afraid of thunder
  • Your cat is afraid of the veterinarian
  • Your cat is frightened of visitors and strangers
  • How to treat stress and anxiety in cats
  • How to calm down a frightened cat

Additional reading: Below are several things that do not directly solve cat behavior problems, but they can be of great assistance in solving most of them:

  • Why playing is important for your cat
  • 11 ways to keep your indoor cat active
  • How to build confidence in shy cats
  • How to make your house appealing to your cat’s natural needs
  • Should you spay or neuter your cat?
  • 17 tips for owners of more than one cat

 

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This site is lovingly written by:
Signe Munkevica, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Maris Munkevics, Certified Animal Biologist and Pet Behaviorist.

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