Cat Aggressive Behavior over 18 Months
Feline Social Behavior Between Family CatsIt’s impossible to estimate how well any particular pair or group of cats will ultimately tolerate each other.
Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other PetsIt’s important to have realistic expectations when introducing a new pet to a resident pet. Some cats are more social
than other cats.
Introducing Your New Cat to Your Resident CatCats are territorial and need to be introduced slowly in order to give them time to get used to each other before there is a face-to-face confrontation.
Understanding Cat Aggression Towards PeopleCat owners sometimes have difficulty understanding why their cats, who seem to be friendly and content one minute, may suddenly bite and scratch them the next.
The Fearful CatWhen cats feel threatened, they usually respond in three ways to the object, person or situation they perceive as a threat: fight, flee or freeze.
Play with Your CatWhile pet owners would never consider withholding food or water from their cats, many forget to provide adequate exercise and stimulation.
Cat Toys and How to Use ThemThere are many factors that contribute to the safety or danger of a toy. Among them are your cat’s size, activity level and personal preference.
Children and Cats: Important Information for ParentsLiving with a cat can be beneficial to children. Cats can enhance children’s self-esteem, teach them responsibility and help them to learn empathy.
Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Dog Or Cat With Treats And PraisePositive reinforcement is the presentation of something pleasant or rewarding immediately following a behavior.
Discouraging Roaming CatsMany people have a problem with roaming cats that attack wild birds as they feed or nest in their yards, that use their garden as a litter box, or that upset their pets by invading their territory.
Cat Aggressive Behavior under 18 Months
Managing Your Kitten’s Rough PlayPlay-motivated aggressive behaviors are common in young, active cats less than two years of age, and in cats that live in one-cat households.
Developmental Stages of Kitten BehaviorWell-socialized cats are more likely to have well-socialized kittens. Kittens “feed” off of their mothers’ calm or fearful attitude toward people.
Aversives for CatsAn aversive is something that your cat finds unpleasant. It can be used to discourage her from a particular action or place.
Cat Clicker TrainingClicker training uses a precise sound (a click) to tell the cat that he has done something to earn a reward.
