Has Your Cat Gone Mad?

Humans may try to dominate the cat in the family but it never works, cats will always win in the end. Humans and dogs love a pecking order in the family but cats don’t see it, though they do become bonded to family members. Human and dogs are social animals but cats are not. When kittens are born they develop an attachment to their mother and this attachment is transferred to their territory when they become older. Cats can develop bonds with humans and other animals and can also be affectionate. Cats seem to form attachments with other animals easier when they don’t feel threatened or are competing for attention.

All cats can be both prey and predator. Being a predator they can hunt for mice, other small animals or insects and as prey, be hunted by dogs and other larger animals. Cats have wide range of behaviors due to being both predator and prey and can adapt easily dependent on the situation. This why cats can change rapidly from being affectionate and playful to fearful and aggressive in a flash, which confuses most cat owners.

Cat behavior is mostly territorial in nature. In their territory there will be both shared and private areas. Cats can mark their territory by rubbing their face on something or someone which leaves their scent. Early weaning before 6 weeks of age make cats more frightened and aggressive than other cats that are weaned at 8 weeks old.

Behavioral disorders in cats are driven by inhibition. Fearful, aggressive and anxiety-ridden behavior upset cat owners. Progesterone and corticoid therapies prescribed by your vet can cause this type of behavior. When you bring your cat to the veterinarian for a behavioral problem the first thing he will investigate is for a physical cause for the behavior. Insomnia, diabetes, dermatitis, polyphagia and cystitis are all diseases that can cause behavioral problems.

During times of a major change such as moving to a new home, divorce, new family member, new pet or during natural disaster, cats can misbehave or “act out”. A veterinarian that has been examining the cat regularly can notice that the cat is behaving differently but the cat owner is the one that brings the cat in for an evaluation and is usually the first one to witness the different behavior.

When a cat has “gone mad” it is usually due to something in their immediate environment. Sometimes all that is needed, is investigating if it could be normal cat behavior, merely behavior you have never seen before. A veterinarian can examine the cat for underlying physical issues that might be causing the behavior. This is true of pregnancy which can cause dramatic shifts in personality and catch the owner unaware. An aging cat is less tolerant to changes in its environment and towards other family members. Totally bizarre behavior in a cat can be due to pain and illness. Other resource available to understand your cat’s behavior are your veterinarian, a cat club that you belong or can join, online forums and if you have a purebred cat, a cat breeder.

From the book: No Bad Cats!

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Effective Cat Training Tip#1

The key to effective cat training is consistency. Whatever you do, be sure to do it regularly, otherwise, you’ll be sending your cat mixed signals. And that will only make it that much harder to train her.

Effective Cat Training Tip#1

Cats really don’t care that you punish them. It’s true. If you’ve owned a dog, you know that punishing him will help change his behavior. It doesn’t with cats. Bottom line. Don’t waste your time. They’ll sit there purring at you and just perform that same behavior again.

Effective Cat Training is part of a series of ideas and are only the tip of the iceberg when you’re training your cat. As you and your pet begin to know each better, you’ll discover a language of your own.

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Stop Cat Peeing

How To Stop A Cat Urinating On Carpet

The very first thing you must do if your cat is urinating on your carpet is get him or her to the vet.

It is of vital importance that you do this. It is quite common for cats to get what is called a urinary tract infection (UTI) and if it is not caught and treated in time, it can very quickly lead to death.

Why do cats get UTIs so easily?

The answer is two-fold.

Firstly, cats are notorious for not drinking enough water.

Secondly, the high-ash content of most supermarket brand cat foods contribute to crystal buildup in the cat’s urethra.

The combination of the two very often lead to a urinary tract infection.

In order to stop a cat urinating on carpet, you first need to get a vet to give your cat a clean bill of health. Then we’re down to dealing with a behavioral issue.

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Southampton 'cat burglar' reported to police

The owners of a cat have reported their pet to the police after it started stealing dozens of knickers and items of underwear from neighboring gardens.
Source: BBC New

Peter and Birgitt Weismantel adopted 12-year-old Oscar from the Cats Protection charity at Christmas.

In recent weeks he has brought home about 70 items leading his owners to inform the police.

Mr Weismantel, 72, said Oscar first started bringing home gardening gloves but quickly moved on to ladies knickers, socks and children's underwear.

As the haul built up his owners became concerned that neighbors would think there was a thief operating in the area so Mr Weismantel contacted police to tell them about his pet's anti-social behavior.

'Paying his way'

He said: "When we let him out in the garden he started bringing us back gardening gloves and bits of rubber gloves and then he went up market and started bringing back children's knickers.

"Then it began to escalate and I telephoned the police as people must have been missing clothes, especially with women's underwear being taken.

"But he just doesn't stop and he's still doing it now.

"It's all a bit mysterious. We don't know where he's getting the items from because there are no children living near to us so he might be going quite far afield.

"We feel that he is bringing us presents as a token of appreciation, an offer to help pay his way."

Maggie Roberts, director of veterinary services at Cats Protection, said: "Cats generally bring prey or other items back to the core area of their territory where they feel safe, usually the house for domestic cats.

"This is a natural behavior that is completely normal and isn't a cause for concern."

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One of the best herbal remedies for cats that can be used is chamomile. This is an excellent solution that can be used if your cat seems to be stressed, anxious or is suffering from a nervous condition. Lemon balm is another great herbal remedy that can be used to help treat your cat's stress as well.

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