Urine Marking in Cats
The most common behavior problem reported by pet parents of cats is in... |
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Urine Marking in Cats
The most common behavior problem reported by pet parents of cats is inappropriate elimination. It’s estimated that 10% of all cats will eliminate outside their litter box at some point in their lives. Read More... |
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Urinates, sprays, marks, marking, pees, mess, accidents, litter box, eliminates, urine smells bad, urine stinks, unneutered, Pissing, taking a piss, pisses |
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Trimming Your Cat’s Claws
A Cat and Her Claws
A cat’s claws are an integral part of who she i... |
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Trimming Your Cat’s Claws
A Cat and Her Claws
A cat’s claws are an integral part of who she is. Cats are exceptional hunters, excellent climbers and specialists in personal defense—thanks in great part to their unique protractile (extendable) claws. Read More... |
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Claws, nails, trim, clip, cut, declaw, scratches, sharpens, clippers |
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Training Your Cat
Most people believe that cats can’t be trained because cats don’t seem... |
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Training Your Cat
Most people believe that cats can’t be trained because cats don’t seem to respond to many of the methods used to train dogs. Read More... |
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Teaching Your Cat to Walk on a Leash
Teaching your cat to walk on a harness and leash is a great way to let... |
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Teaching Your Cat to Walk on a Leash
Teaching your cat to walk on a harness and leash is a great way to let your cat enjoy the outdoors while ensuring his safety. Outdoor excursions can reduce obesity and boredom-related behavior problems that many underexercised indoor cats develop. Read More... |
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Teaching Your Cat to Ride in a Carrier
A cat carrier is a vital tool to have for emergencies, for traveling w... |
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Teaching Your Cat to Ride in a Carrier
A cat carrier is a vital tool to have for emergencies, for traveling with your cat or for transporting him to the veterinarian. Read More... |
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Teaching Your Cat to Come When Called
Why Should You Do It?
Teaching your cat to come when called is both f... |
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Teaching Your Cat to Come When Called
Why Should You Do It?
Teaching your cat to come when called is both fun and practical. Once he masters this skill, you’ll be able to quickly summon him for petting, feeding and playtime. Read More... |
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Stray and Feral Cats
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Stray and Feral Cats
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Socializing Your Kitten
What Is Socialization?
The socialization period occurs during the ear... |
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Kitten socialization, young... |
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Socializing Your Kitten
What Is Socialization?
The socialization period occurs during the early weeks of a cat’s life. During this period, he learns how to interact appropriately with other cats, people and other animals. Read More... |
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Should You Let Your Cat Outside?
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Inside, outside, indoors... |
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Should You Let Your Cat Outside?
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Remedial Litter Box Training
Failing to use the litter box is a common behavior problem in cats... |
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Remedial Litter Box Training
Failing to use the litter box is a common behavior problem in cats. Fortunately, it can usually be resolved. However, to re-establish appropriate litter box habits, some cats need an intensive behavior modification program. Read More... |
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Litter, litter box, litterbox, misses litter box, poops, pees, makes mistakes, accident, mess, eliminates, urinates, defecates, Pissing, taking a piss, pisses, Shitting, taking a shit, shits |
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Preventing Your Cat from Getting Outside
Cats kept exclusively indoors live longer, healthier lives than outdoo... |
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Preventing Your Cat from Getting Outside
Cats kept exclusively indoors live longer, healthier lives than outdoor cats. Read More... |
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Darts out door, escapes, runs away, gets out, gets outside, gets away, bolts |
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Preparing Your Cat for a New Baby
All cats will benefit from some preparation before a new baby’s arriva... |
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Preparing Your Cat for a New Baby
All cats will benefit from some preparation before a new baby’s arrival, but those who are nervous, skittish or needy require extra consideration. Cats are creatures of habit and tend to prefer consistency. Read More... |
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New baby, new child, introduce cat to baby, pregnant, skittish, shy, fearful |
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Predatory Behavior in Cats
Cats fulfill two important roles in human society: pets and pest ... |
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Predatory Behavior in Cats
Cats fulfill two important roles in human society: pets and pest control. But whether they’re kept as cherished family pets or functional farm cats, most are excellent hunters. Read More... |
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Petting-Induced Aggression
Cats vary in how much they like to be petted and held... |
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Petting-Induced Aggression
Cats vary in how much they like to be petted and held. Some cats enjoy it immensely, some tolerate it, and some put up with only small amounts before they let you know it’s enough. Read More... |
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Petting, pet, stroking, hates petting, bites, scratches, goes crazy, hiss, grouchy, irritable, lashes tail, growls, unfriendly, gets mad, aroused, excited, aggressive, Attacks, goes nuts, freaks out, upset, mean |
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Nighttime Activity in Cats
Cats are known for sleeping long hours, but when they’re not snoozing,... |
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Nighttime Activity in Cats
Cats are known for sleeping long hours, but when they’re not snoozing, they can be very active. Those periods of activity often happen during the night. Read More... |
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Annoys, meows at night, cries at night, awake at night, wakes me up, keeps me up, plays at night, makes noise at night, won’t sleep, nocturnal, jumps on me at night |
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Meowing and Yowling
The cat’s meow is her way of communicating with people... |
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Meowing and Yowling
The cat’s meow is her way of communicating with people. Cats meow for many reasons—to say hello, to ask for things, and to tell us when something’s wrong. Read More... |
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Medical Causes of House Soiling in Cats
House soiling, or inappropriate urination or defecation, is a common... |
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Medical Causes of House Soiling in Cats
House soiling, or inappropriate urination or defecation, is a common problem in cats. While in many cases the cause is a behavioral problem, sometimes medical issues are to blame. Read More... |
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Litter Box Problems
At least ten percent of all cats develop elimination problems... |
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Litter Box Problems
At least ten percent of all cats develop elimination problems. Some stop using the box altogether. Some only use their boxes for urination or defecation but not for both. Still others eliminate both in and out of their boxes. Read More... |
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Litter, litter box, litterbox, misses litter box, poops, pees, makes mistakes, accident, mess, eliminates, urinates, defecates, Pissing, taking a piss, pisses, Shitting, taking a shit, shits |
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Keeping Your Cat off Countertops and Tables
Cats are supreme tree-climbing hunters, with strongly muscled backs an... |
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Keeping Your Cat off Countertops and Tables
Cats are supreme tree-climbing hunters, with strongly muscled backs and hindquarters that give them tremendous power to jump—either horizontally or vertically. It’s normal for cats to jump and climb to high places as they explore their environment. Read More... |
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Jumps up, jumps on counter, jumps on table, climbs, steals food, keep off counter, cat tree, cat furniture |
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Keeping Cats out of Your Yard
Outdoor cats, whether they’re stray cats or your neighbors’ wandering ... |
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Keeping Cats out of Your Yard
Outdoor cats, whether they’re stray cats or your neighbors’ wandering felines, can cause many problems for you and your property. Perhaps the unwelcome visitors have decided to dig up some valued landscaping or use your birdfeeder as a dinner buffet. Read More... |
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Yard, backyard, wanders, visits, neighbor's cat, stray cat, outdoor cat, intruder, trespasses, digs, upsets my cat, stay out of yard, keep out of yard, sprinklers, deterrents, Neighborhood cats, feral cats |
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Introducing Your Cat to a New House
Most cats are not big fans of change... |
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Introducing Your Cat to a New House
Most cats are not big fans of change. If they could chose, they would prefer to stay where they’re already comfortable and settled in. But, at some point in their lives, most cats must move on to a new location. Read More... |
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Introducing Your Cat to a New Dog
Many dogs and cats get along very well... |
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Introducing Your Cat to a New Dog
Many dogs and cats get along very well. Dogs who are gentle and friendly and aren’t squirrel-chasing, predatory types can be great housemates with cats. Read More... |
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Introducing Your Cat to a New Cat
Free-ranging and feral cats lead complex and busy lives... |
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Introducing Your Cat to a New Cat
Free-ranging and feral cats lead complex and busy lives. They maintain far larger territories than most people realize, and these territories often contain a variety of environments, such as forests, farmlands, urban gardens and yards. Read More... |
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Giving Your Cat a Pill
It can be difficult to give a cat a pill, and some cats get so upset b... |
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Giving Your Cat a Pill
It can be difficult to give a cat a pill, and some cats get so upset by the pilling process that they start avoiding their pet parents altogether. For this reason, scientists have searched for alternative ways to give cats medicine. Read More... |
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Foods That Are Hazardous to Cats
Many cats are picky eaters, so they’re less likely than dogs to be att... |
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Foods That Are Hazardous to Cats
Many cats are picky eaters, so they’re less likely than dogs to be attracted to certain human foods. Nevertheless, it’s important to be aware that some foods can be dangerous to cats. Read More... |
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Finicky Eaters
Cats are notoriously picky eaters, and many pet parents have trouble f... |
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Finicky Eaters
Cats are notoriously picky eaters, and many pet parents have trouble finding food that pleases them. Read More... |
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Feline Social Behavior
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Feline Social Behavior
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Cat social behavior, friendly, |
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Feline Body Language
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Feline Body Language
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Cat body language, tail ears, fur, piloerection, |
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Fear of Visitors
Cats can develop a fear of people they don’t know for many reasons... |
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Fear of Visitors
Cats can develop a fear of people they don’t know for many reasons. Companion felines have unique personalities, and some are just more outgoing than others. Read More... |
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Fear of the Veterinary Clinic
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Fear of the Veterinary Clinic
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Fear of vet, scared of vet, afraid of vet, panic, shy, anxious, startle, runs away, terrified, nervous, Goes crazy, goes nuts, freaks out |
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Fear of Places and Objects
Fear in animals generalizes easily, and that’s particularly true in ca... |
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Fear of Places and Objects
Fear in animals generalizes easily, and that’s particularly true in cats. That means they can experience something scary in the kitchen, like a glass crashing to the floor, and later become afraid of all linoleum flooring. Read More... |
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Afraid of things, fearful, nervous, anxious, skittish, scared, terrified, places, environments, objects, unfamiliar, loud, noisy, bites, hides, runs away, shakes, hisses, pants, Goes crazy, goes nuts, freaks out |
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Enriching Your Cat's Life
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Enriching Your Cat's Life
Free-ranging and feral cats lead complex and busy lives. They maintain large territories that often contain a variety of habitats (forest, farmland, urban gardens, etc.). Read More... |
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Destructive Scratching
Cats like to scratch. They scratch during play... |
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Destructive Scratching
Cats like to scratch. They scratch during play. They scratch while stretching. They scratch to mark territory or as a threatening signal other cats. Read More... |
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Scratches, claws, nails, shreds, destroys, ruins, scratches, furniture, carpet, drapes, scratching post, declaw, de-claw |
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Compulsive Behavior in Cats
The word “compulsive” describes the repetitive, irresistible urge to p... |
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Compulsive Behavior in Cats
The word “compulsive” describes the repetitive, irresistible urge to perform a behavior. Read More... |
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Choosing a Cat or Kitten
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Choosing a Cat or Kitten
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Cats Who Suckle and Lick People
Some cats like to lick or suckle on people and clothes... |
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Cats Who Suckle and Lick People
Some cats like to lick or suckle on people and clothes. They often purr and, at the same time, knead with their paws, as though they’re nursing. Some cats even drool profusely as you pet them. Read More... |
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Chew, lick, lick arms, face, suckle, suckle neck, suckle chin, knead, comfort seeking, purr and knead, persistent kitten behavior, compulsive licking, hyperthyroidism |
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Cats Who Play Rough
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Cats Who Play Rough
All kittens and young cats need to play. Play is normal behavior that provides young animals with opportunities to develop their physical coordination and problem-solving skills. Read More... |
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Plays rough, bites, scratches, swats, arousal, overexcited, overstimulated, goes crazy, aggressive, Attacks |
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Cats Who Eat Plants
If cats are meat eaters, why does yours sometimes prefer salad? Actual... |
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Cats Who Eat Plants
If cats are meat eaters, why does yours sometimes prefer salad? Actually, eating small amounts of plants or grass is normal for cats, and as many as one in three housecats regularly munches on veggies. Read More... |
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Cat Toys
Although they’re much safer inside from disease and danger, most house... |
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Cat Toys
Although they’re much safer inside from disease and danger, most housecats tend to be overweight and underactive. Cats, like people and dogs, benefit from keeping fit and active, both mentally and physically. Read More... |
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Behavioral Medications for Cats
Cats are considered perfect pets by many people because they’re relati... |
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Behavioral Medications for Cats
Cats are considered perfect pets by many people because they’re relatively self-sufficient. If we provide a few basics—like a clean litter box, fresh water and access to nutritious food—they share our lives without demanding constant care. Read More... |
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Behavior Problems in Older Cats
The Effects of Aging
As they age, cats often suffer a decline in func... |
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Behavior Problems in Older Cats
The Effects of Aging
As they age, cats often suffer a decline in functioning, including their cognitive functioning. Read More... |
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Aggression in Cats
Aggression is the second most common feline behavior problem seen by a... |
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Aggression in Cats
Aggression is the second most common feline behavior problem seen by animal behaviorists. Read More... |
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Aggression Between Cats in Your Household
Some cats just won’t give peace a chance... |
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Aggression Between Cats in Your Household
Some cats just won’t give peace a chance. There are several reasons that cats might not get along. The most common is undersocialization—a lack of pleasant experiences with other cats early in life. Read More... |
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