Reinforcing Cat Training By: Ken Charnly Training animals in the zoo or circus is just like training the cat at home. It starts by getting the tools necessary then practicing daily until the pet does it right. One of the most dreaded things that the cat can do to one's home is ruining the furniture with its sharp claws. Studies have shown the cats do this to mark their territory - similar to dogs that urinate in a certain place. To stop this bad behavior, it is best to buy scratching posts and install them in areas the cat freque... Tags: cats, pets, pet cats, Cat Behavior, Training Crash Course, Cat Training
Cats 101- Using the Scratch Post By: Ken Charnly Cats really, really, really love to scratch and that is no exaggeration either. If you’re a first-time owner of a cat, you’ll find that out as soon as you see your new furniture full of claw marks and your sofa and the pillows are shredded and torn to pieces. Cats scratch for a variety of reasons. The obvious reason is for marking their territory. Cat’s paws leave their scent and every time they scratch something their scent stays there. Scratching is also an exercise for them; you’ll usually see their love for scratching every time they wake up from a nap. Tags: cats, pets, pet cats, Cat Behavior, Training Crash Course, Cat Training
Save Your Furniture, Sanity And Your Cat Claws! By: Mary Amos New cats and kittens are a fantastic addition to any family. But after you’ve bough the litter tray it’s time to worry about the furniture. You see cat’s love to scratch. They actually need to scratch and if you’re not careful they can quickly ruin your prized furniture. But before you give up hope there are things you can do to protect your furniture without having your cat de-clawed.
You need to encourage your cat to scratch a scratching post rather than your furniture. ... Tags: cat, cat scratching, cat furniture
Helpful Tips Before Getting A Cat By: Tristan Andrews Before you look for a new cat, know what you are getting into. Despite their reputation for being aloof, cats are not animals that you can ignore. Unless your are prepared to spend time with them, do not get one. Tags: cat, cats, feline, kitten, kittens
Funny Facts About Cats By: Susan Esterbill Fact#1: Cats will stay away from cardboard or life sized statue cats
For some reason, cats stay away from life sized cat statues or cardboard cats. This is a useful fact when trying to keep your cat away from your garden or backyard. You can buy these from a gardening hardware store.
Fact#2: Cats may like chicken but not chicken wire
Cats can do considerable damage to your garden when left unchecked. To discourage cats from eliminating and digging in your garden or f... Tags: cats
Cat Behaviors And The Mystery Behind Them By: Thomas Proctor People know that cats are some of the most mysterious animals on the globe. These felines are hunters, smooth and fast. The animals are self-sufficient and flexible while also affectionate and sensitive. Cans can be misunderstood by non-owners, but they are also carefree pets to others. Some try to understand cat behaviors but fail; cats should probably remain a mystery. Tags: cat behaviors, cat whisperer, scratching posts cats
Cat Training Tips And Strategies By: Paula Sanders Generally, a cat really does not need too much training, they are rather self sufficient and can take care of themselves. Sometimes though, kittens may form bat habits as they grow up. This happens sometimes when the cat is adopted, and was once neglected or abused, having been taken in as a stray, and even sometimes from a proper breeder. Luckily however, cats have the natural instinct of where to do their business, and most times do not need to be "potty trained". Tags: cat training, kitten training, train a cat
Cats Behavior: Something To Scratch About By: Paul Proctor Although your cat has behaved well in the past, it has recently begun peeing in one corner of the bedroom closet. It seems that your cat may be compulsively preening itself, as it has licked some spots on its fur so much that there is now no fur left there to lick. It has gotten so bad that some friends have asked if the cat has feline leukemia, assuming, no doubt, that the hair loss is a result of chemotherapy. Tags: cats behavior, cat scratch, cat psychology
Cats Behavior : Dealing With Scratching By: Paul Proctor It is in your cat's nature to scratch. Cats evolved their razor-sharp claws to hunt and to defend themselves from prey. When humans domesticated them, their claws, and their instinct to use them by scratching, did not go away. For many people, scratching is such a nuisance that they end up getting their cats declawed. This kind of surgery and its aftermath can have many complications and be extremely painful and debilitating for most cats. Tags: cats behavior, cat scratching, scratching posts cats
A Cat Sleeping In The Litter Box Could Be A Stress Related Problem By: Roland Parris Jefferson III Experts in cat care are often asked what to do when their cat is sleeping in the litter box. This may be an off-and-on again problem faced by many cat owners. A possible reason for the cat sleeping in the litter box could be that it is intimidated by other cats and feels safe in the litter box. Tags: Cat Litter, Cats
We Have a Litter Box , What More Does My Cat Need? By: Kristin Kronstain Cats have seen dramatic shifts in their status throughout history. The ancient Egyptians believed that cats could prevent people from dying, so cats were revered above all other animals. Tags: cat, pets, cat grooming
How to Maintain Order in a Multiple Cat Household By: Abby Reid Some people really love their cats. Why? Cats are the ideal pet. They’re friendly, loyal, warm, nurturing and independent. Cats don’t require as much maintenance and attention as most types of dogs and are usually clean. Tags: litter boxes, pets, cats
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