Anyone who has lived around a cat will tell you they are clever animals that learn quickly and have a mind of their own. If they are misbehaving, it may be that you need to show them how you want them to behave. But there are ways to do this that will work and other ways that will simply cause more problems. Here we look at some of them.
Understanding behaviour
Firstly, owners need to understand why a cat does what it does. While a kitten may seem like a little furry human in some ways, one area they aren’t like us is that they won’t act out. They won’t do something just to irritate you or to get back at you. So if they are urinating outside their litter box, it isn’t to wind you up but because there is some instinct that tells them to do this. This can range from not liking the litter box or the litter to be unsettled by its location or even having a medical condition that means it doesn’t have time to reach the box. So understanding why they are doing what they do helps to know how to discipline them effectively.
Dos and don’ts
One of the most common problems is what is called litter box avoidance. This is where the cat doesn’t use their litter box for some reason and deposits their waste elsewhere. To solve this problem, you need to play detective. Is it, as mentioned, the litter box or litter that has been changed? Is the box in a new location in a high traffic area of the house that makes the cat feel uncomfortable? Or is the cat showing any other symptoms that may indicate a health problem, such as blood in the urine, crying when going to the toilet or weight loss. Once you have figured out what the problem is, the cat will go back to using the litter box again. Don’t ever wipe their nose in the waste eliminated in the wrong place, as this means nothing to them.
Scratching the furniture is another frequently encountered problem. This stems from the cat’s urge to maintain their claws and the furniture takes the place of a tree that their ancestors would have used. The best way to stop this is to provide a scratching post. Whenever the cat begins to scratch the furniture, take them to the scratching post instead. A sharp clap of the hands will also put them off their scratching but never smack them as this won’t mean anything to them and will lead to a fear of your hands.
Fighting can be broken up in much the same way, a sharp clap of the hands or a loud shout of ‘no’. Cats often fight with others in the house, but it is key to recognise play and aggression to know if there is a bigger problem. Look for signs of anger or fear in their body language to indicate the fighting is serious, rather than just rough play.
Kittens particularly bite everything to investigate it and because their teeth hurt, much as a toddler goes through teething. Learning them not to include hands in their biting range is important from a young age. If you are bitten, don’t pull your hand away quickly as this will seem like playing. Again, a sharp ‘no’ will make them jump and release the hand. When playing, avoid using your hand as the focus, instead use a toy on a stick or rope so that your hands don’t come to be seen as a toy.
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December 16, 2016
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Congratulations on getting a new furry friend! There are many points to keep in mind after you buy a cat. The first few days at your home are the most important for your new kitten. You should follow simple steps in order to able to spend the most valuable time with your new pet. Also, Persian kittens are a little difficult to understand unlike dogs – hence a small guide to their behavior is always useful.
They see it the way we see our garments.Regardless of whether your cat originates from a home or the road or any cattery, it is normal for them to stow away in their new domain. While we consider the new kitten as a member of our family, he doesn’t know about it and hence it is of utmost importance for you to make your kitten comfortable around the house.
Litter box placement is one of the most important things to know after you buy a kitten
To make the process less demanding and smoother to move into another home, you ought to give your kitten some protection or sense of comfort regarding the litter box. To do this, set up your home for the entry of the box. The cat needs to have space to put the litter box.
Kitten space
Next step is to make a small sanctuary where he/she can feel safe to snuggle in. This could be a bed or basic a rearranged cardboard box that has two cut “entryways”or a beautiful comfortable cat tree. Place a scratching post close to the bed and rub some catnip on the post. Rubbing Catnip over the scratch post will increase the chances of engagement of your kitten as catnip is known to act as a energy booster for the cats.
After this, make all aspects of your home kitten friendly. Kittens love vertical high surfaces.For a start you can setup a small ladder with space for your kitten to climb and bounce. Increase their access around the house by fixing horizontal wood slabs
on a wall where the cat can climb and sit. Cats love to sit on vertical spaces and stare at things happening around the house.
Getting along with your new kitten
Rather than you going to the kitten again and again it is best you let the kitten come to you. This is one of the best ways of connecting to your kitten.In the event that he doesn’t, return following 15 minutes. You must not stress if the kitten does not eat. When the kitten is re-homed it tends to stay away from food for a few days.