Behavioral Problems

Behavioral problems are a major reason that pets end up in shelters. They can be some of the most frustrating problems to treat. Listed below are some references to assist you in understanding different behavioral problems. Also check out the selected behavioral books in the bookstore section.

Cornell

Behavioral Questionnaire

Elimination Questionnaire

Ten Tips for Preventing Pet Behavior Problems

NORMAL FELINE BEHAVIOR

Domestication of the Cat

Body Language

Why Does My Cat Eat Plants?

Why Does My Cat Love Catnip?

Why Does My Cat Rub Her Cheeks on Furniture?

Why Does My Cat Sleep In High Places?

Why Does My Cat Purr When Petted?

That Thing Tabby Does

Adolescent Behavior

Nocturnal Behavior

Cats and Birds

Plant Eating and Digging

Your Cat's Social Life

 

ELIMINATION/LITTERBOX PROBLEMS

Elimination Disorders   

Urine Spraying In Cats

Why Does My Cat Dig in the Litterbox?

Kitten Litter Box Training 1

Kitten Litter ox Training 2

9 Steps to Prevent Litterbox Problems Before They Start

Litterbox Problems Prevention

Preventing Feline Inappropriate Elimination Behavior

Preventing Feline Spraying and Marking Behavior

Number One Behavior Problem

Prevention Of Litterbox Problems

Pinpointing the Problem

Litterbox Problem Solutions

Spraying Problems Can Be Solved

Spraying and Marking

The Scoop On Litter

Which Litter Is Best For Your Cat

How Do We Know If Kitty Likes The Litter

Feliway

 

FELINE AGGRESSION

Causes and Understanding of Feline Aggression

Fearful Behavior

Working With The Fearful Cat

Fearful or Defensive Aggression

Play Aggression

When Purrs Become Bites

Understanding Cat Aggression Towards People

Aggression to People

Redirected Aggression

Understanding Redirected Aggression

Redirected Agression Towards Humans

The Biting Kitten

Biting and Scratching

Scratching and Biting

Why Does My Cat Wag Her Tail?

The Cat's View of Territory

The Stress Factor

Manifestation Of Stress

Treating the Stressed Cat

Intercat Aggression

Cat Fights: Dealing with Conflicts in the Home

Why Does My Cat Hiss at Cats outside the Window?

Social Aggression Between Cats Sharing a Home

Sharing the Turf

Sharing the Turf - Scent Messages

Aggression to Other Cats

When Best Friends Become Arch Enemies

 

DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR

Chewing

Why Does My Cat Scratch the Scratching Post?

The Destructive Cat

Destructive Cats

Destructive Scratching

Furniture Friendly Cats

Trimming Cat Nails - Step by step instruction with pictures.

Preventing Furniture Scratching

Soft Paws Nail Caps

Sticky Paws

 Sticky Paws for Furniture
Sticky Paws for Furniture
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Keep cats from scratching and destroying your furniture by applying these transparent adhesive strips anywhere you don't want cats to be. Acrylic-based, non-toxic, odor-free, and water soluble, they're easy to apply and remove and they last for months.

 

 

TRAINING

The Intelligent Cat

Can You Teach a Cat Tricks?

Basic Training For Your Cat

Walking Your Cat 

What Kitty Doesn't Want You To Know 

But He Doesn't Like It

Cats Just Want to Have Fun

 

MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS

Attention Seeking Behavior

Introduction to a New Baby

Bringing Home Baby

Introduction to a New Pet

May I introduce...Fido?

Introducing Your New Pet

Adding Another Cat

Dogs and Cats Getting Along

How to Get Your Cat to Love Your New "Love"

Wool Sucking and Compulsive Behavior

Do Cats Suffer From OCD?

Understanding the Hairless Cat?

Displacement Behavior and Stereotypes

Adolescent Behavior

Nocturnal Behavior

Alarm Clock Kitties

Excessive Nocturnal Activity

Excessive Vocalization

Catnip

Musical Cats

The Fountain of Youth Has Whiskers

The Feline Compass

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