http://commoncathealthproblems.com Cat Health and Behavioral Problems: Copyright 2009 Cat Health and Behavioral Problems - All Rights Reserved. At some point in every cat owner's relationship with their feline, the day will come when the cat misbehaves. It's a fact of pet life; sooner or later, your cat will do something that, to him, seems like normal cat behavior and to you seems like a bad feline offense. When that happens, it's important to remember that no matter now inappropriate or inconvenient the behavior, most feline acts are quite normal -- for your cat. Simply understanding the normal behavior of cats can help you live with...Fri, 18 May 2012 03:57:39 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problems-urination.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problems-urination.php Fri, 18 May 2012 03:57:39 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problems-urination.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problems-urination.php Urinating in the house (outside the litter box) is one of the top reasons cats end up in shelters. Once they're in the shelter, they have only a 30% percent chance of being adopted, according to ASPCA statistics. (1) Yet many these cats may have been able to stay in their homes if their human caretakers hadn't given up so soon. Having a cat who pees on the carpets, the sofa, the linoleum, the bathroom sink, the potted plants, your bed, and generally stinks up the whole house is maddening. But ...Fri, 18 May 2012 03:57:37 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problems-urinating.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problems-urinating.php Fri, 18 May 2012 03:57:37 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problems-urinating.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problems-urinating.php One of the most common cat behavior problems is unwanted scratching. Scratching is a normal cat behavior and necessary to keep claws in good condition. Therefore, the real problem facing cat owners is how to train a cat to scratch only where the owners want them to. This article gives some examples on how to redirect a cat's problem scratching by using their sense of smell and personal preferences along with positive reinforcement. Read on to learn how to train your cat where to scratch with po...Tue, 15 May 2012 03:45:56 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problems-biting.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problems-biting.php Tue, 15 May 2012 03:45:56 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problems-biting.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problems-biting.php At some point in every cat owner's relationship with their feline, the day will come when the cat misbehaves. It's a fact of pet life; sooner or later, your cat will do something that, to him, seems like normal cat behavior and to you seems like a bad feline offense. When that happens, it's important to remember that no matter now inappropriate or inconvenient the behavior, most feline acts are quite normal -- for your cat. Simply understanding the normal behavior of cats can help you live with...Tue, 15 May 2012 03:45:55 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problems-aggression.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problems-aggression.php Tue, 15 May 2012 03:45:55 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problems-aggression.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problems-aggression.php One of the most common cat behavior problems is unwanted scratching. Scratching is a normal cat behavior and necessary to keep claws in good condition. Therefore, the real problem facing cat owners is how to train a cat to scratch only where the owners want them to. This article gives some examples on how to redirect a cat's problem scratching by using their sense of smell and personal preferences along with positive reinforcement. Read on to learn how to train your cat where to scratch with po...Tue, 08 May 2012 03:39:07 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problems.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problems.php Tue, 08 May 2012 03:39:07 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problems.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problems.php One of the most common cat behavior problems is unwanted scratching. Scratching is a normal cat behavior and necessary to keep claws in good condition. Therefore, the real problem facing cat owners is how to train a cat to scratch only where the owners want them to. This article gives some examples on how to redirect a cat's problem scratching by using their sense of smell and personal preferences along with positive reinforcement. Read on to learn how to train your cat where to scratch with po...Tue, 08 May 2012 03:39:06 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problem.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-problem.php Tue, 08 May 2012 03:39:06 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problem.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-problem.php Playtime is a great time for you and kitty but it's sure not much fun when you end up getting bit. If nothing else, biting is one of the cat behavior problems that needs to be understood and controlled for your own safety. And besides, "ouch" sometimes it hurts!But why would playtime give kitty ideas to bite?Well, even though your cat can seem docile, socialized and domesticated, kitty is still a predator with natural instincts to hunt. And nature has been good to kitty equipping her with...Tue, 08 May 2012 03:39:05 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-nipping.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-nipping.php Tue, 08 May 2012 03:39:05 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-nipping.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com//cat-behavior-nipping.php Currently, the most effective treatment involves a combination of psychotherapy, special education, behavior modification, and support for families. Treatment for Asperger's consists of therapies that apply behavior management strategies and address poor communication skills, obsessive or repetitive routines, and physical clumsiness. Researchers are studying gender differences in smoking behavior and working to develop treatment plans that will help more women end their nicotine addiction...Tue, 01 May 2012 03:31:09 -0500http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-modification.php http://commoncathealthproblems.com/cat-behavior-modification.php