According to the ‘Law of Cats’: The more cats you own, the more likely they are to fight. This might seem unduly pessimistic, but the truth is cats are generally solitary creatures with social tendencies. Most cats are happy as loners – they enjoy being the only-cat and demanding affection on their terms. Why Cats Don’t Fight The independent nature of cats can …
Does Your Cat Need a Therapist? Seeking Help From a Cat Behaviourist
Are you struggling with a cat whose behavioural problems make you think you might need professional help? Whether they call themselves a cat therapist, a cat behaviourist or even a ‘cat whisperer’, there are people available who can help you to better understand your cat’s behavioural issues, and find a way to deal with them. Why Your Cat Might Need Help You may think …
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Why Won’t My Cat Use the Litter Box?
However many years your cat has successfully been using his litter box for, there may come a time when he starts to experience problems. Inappropriate elimination and litter box problems are common in cats, but luckily it’s usually easy to pinpoint the cause and deal with it accordingly. Litter Box Problems – Health Issues If your cat has cystitis, or another urinary …
Cat Hoarding: Signs, Stress in Cats and How to Help
When you hear the term cat hoarder, what comes to mind? Maybe you imagine a house crowded with cats, fur on every surface, and food bowls stacked in corners. Or maybe you think of a lonely person who just can’t say no to strays. The truth is usually somewhere in between. Cat hoarding isn’t just about having too many cats. It’s a heartbreaking mix of good intentions, …
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Is Your Cat Keeping You Awake at Night?
We’ve all been there, it’s the middle of the night and you’re happily dreaming in the ‘land of nod’, only to be woken up by a cat running laps around your duvet, meowing like mad, and only pausing to bat your nose with his paw. Although cats are nocturnal by nature, today’s domestic cat can adapt to our daily patterns; here are some ways that you can avoid the night-time …
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Help! Why Does my Cat Drink from the Toilet?
If your cat likes to drink from the toilet, you’re probably wondering WHY? Why would a cat choose to drink toilet water when there’s a fresh bowl of water available to him? There are actually a number of reasons why your cat might prefer drinking from the toilet, so let’s discuss them, and look at what you can do to curb this behaviour. 1. Water …
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How to Deal With Separation Anxiety in Cats
The bond between cat and pet parent is a wonderful thing, but what happens if it goes a step too far? Like dogs, cats can suffer from separation anxiety if they become over-attached to a human family member or even another companion animal. So, what should you do if your cat has separation anxiety? When Separation Anxiety Occurs Separation anxiety in cats most commonly …
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Understanding Common Causes of Aggression in Cats
Calling a cat ‘aggressive’ can seem a little harsh, as very few cats are naturally aggressive or bad tempered. If your cat is displaying aggressive behaviour, it’s important to understand what’s motivating this behaviour, so that you can figure out how best to deal with it. Below are some of the most common causes of aggression in cats. Pain-Induced …
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Why Cats Chew Things and How to Stop Destructive Chewing Behaviour
When it comes to pets chewing things they shouldn’t, it’s usually dogs that come to mind, but cats are just as likely to demonstrate destructive chewing behaviour. There are a number of reasons why cats chew things they shouldn’t, and not only is it destructive it can be extremely harmful. So what causes destructive chewing behaviour in cats, and how can you stop it? What …
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Kleptomaniac Kitties: Cats That Steal
You’re sure you put that hair tie down somewhere, but now you can’t seem to find it. You turn your back on your dinner plate for a minute and there’s suddenly less food on it. You always seem to have one sock missing from a pair, where do they all go? If this sounds familiar, you may have a cunning cat burglar in the house. Why do cats steal things? How can I stop …
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