Cat Behavior Problems - Simple Behavior Modification
Cat behavior problems can plague any cat owner. It is important to know that you have the ability to curb cat behavior problems with minor behavior modification. There are many things that can be done to encourage different behavior in cats. By these minor corrections cat behavior problems can be non-existent.
A behavior ingrained in any cat’s psyche is to scratch to keep their claws in check. Whether they scratch a carpet, rug, or your favorite pair of pants it’s understandable that you’d have mixed feelings. Yet, you can put those feelings at ease by purchasing a few well placed cat scratchers. Not only will your cat be happy, but your home will be relatively scratch free.
A cat scratcher installed into the house is an easy adjustment to encourage your cat to scratch the scratcher rather than other material around the home. There are multiple options in cat scratchers available that can be either purchased or built. The simplest way to get a scratcher is to purchase one or money can be saved by building our own.
The building of a cat scratcher can be a simple task that will allow you to save considerable amounts of money from buying one and also the amount of money saved in having to replace rugs and even carpet in the house every time that a cat decides to utilize those areas rather than having a scratcher in the house.
Don’t forget that for cats, scratching is something instinctual, not something they choose to do. It is how they groom their claws so that they will not grow too much, break, and cause them serious pain. So if your cats are unable to find a good object to scratch, their nails are not being cared for properly.
That is why most cat owners that care for their pets will invest in a cat scratcher or else in some extreme cases they will have their pets declawed. However in some cases if you are going to have an outside cat it is best to not have the cat declawed. It can be dangerous to have the cat declawed because they are not able to defend themselves or flee up trees from aggressive animals. In many countries declawing is banned. Please think VERY carefully before having your cat declawed. Declawing should be reserved for only the most extreme cases of scratching not amenable to any other solution. In The Ultimate Guide To Purrfect cat behavior you will discover some very effective natural ways to stop your cat scratching your walls, furniture etc.
- Thomas Proctor