When I was growing up,I almost always had a cat.
Back then,a cat was just a replaceable "thing" to most people,and if one got run over,killed by the neighbor's dog,poisoned,or just disappeared,there was always another cat to be found.
Fortunately,attitudes have changed over time.
These days many people recognize that animals should not be treated as a disposable possession.
Certainly,I've gotten wiser as I've gotten older,and my cats have benefited from that.
So I decided to take all the tips,tricks,and advice I learned and "compress" it into a sanity saving resource for anyone battling bad cat behavior.
Unfortunately,one of the side effects of people bringing cats indoors has been a trend toward having them declawed for their owner's personal comfort.
Declawing a cat is not a good or safe or reasonable thing to do!Look down at your hands and imagine having your fingertips,up to the first knuckle,being cut off.
THAT is what happens when a cat is declawed! Please know this: With a little work,you CAN train your cat to use a scratching post and preserve that beautiful sofa and lace curtains.
Cats are clean animals.
They prefer to "do their business" in sand or dirt...
just about any substance they can paw at and cover their wastes up with.
So don't worry.
You're dealing with an animal that "wants" to use some device.
This may sound a bit strange to you,but cats like to use the litter box in private.
Yes,if they were people,they would be the type that would not only close the bathroom door completely,they would probably lock the door as well Cats meow; that's the predominate way how cats communicate , and the type of meow they use gives you a good idea of what they're trying to communicate with you.
A favorite method of communicating is the cat's purr,which is unique to the feline species.
You may already know that a cat purrs when he's content.
However,if you pay close attention to your cat,you'll notice that he also purrs when he's nervous,feeling a little uneasy or even if he's in great pain.
Does your cat "head-butt" you?That's the cat's standard affectionate greeting.
Try "head-butting" him back.
Seriously.
Not very hard of course.
You'll discover that he really enjoys this.
You'll also soon discover that you've got a bond forming with this feline.
Cats are truly one of the most interesting,unique pets you can own.
And if you care for your cat properly,chances are he or she will be with you for years and years to come.
But,no matter how good your intentions are,you're not being fair to your cat if you don't learn how to care for him properly.
It's really easy to do...
Who Else Wants To Discover The Secrets To Having A Perfectly Well Behaved,Healthy,Happy Cat That Makes You The Envy Of All Your Friends? And Enjoy A Deeper Relationship With Your Cat Then You Ever Dreamed Possible!If you are a true cat lover,this is the most important article you'll read all year.
Why? You ask, Because: You can learn how to communicate with your pet through it's different noises and body language.
You will also learn that cats are able to be trained to do almost anything you can train a puppy to do.
And you will also develop a better relationship with your pet even if you have a good one now.
Most cat owners don't realize that cats can be trained,but it is easy when you know how.
Back then,a cat was just a replaceable "thing" to most people,and if one got run over,killed by the neighbor's dog,poisoned,or just disappeared,there was always another cat to be found.
Fortunately,attitudes have changed over time.
These days many people recognize that animals should not be treated as a disposable possession.
Certainly,I've gotten wiser as I've gotten older,and my cats have benefited from that.
So I decided to take all the tips,tricks,and advice I learned and "compress" it into a sanity saving resource for anyone battling bad cat behavior.
Unfortunately,one of the side effects of people bringing cats indoors has been a trend toward having them declawed for their owner's personal comfort.
Declawing a cat is not a good or safe or reasonable thing to do!Look down at your hands and imagine having your fingertips,up to the first knuckle,being cut off.
THAT is what happens when a cat is declawed! Please know this: With a little work,you CAN train your cat to use a scratching post and preserve that beautiful sofa and lace curtains.
Cats are clean animals.
They prefer to "do their business" in sand or dirt...
just about any substance they can paw at and cover their wastes up with.
So don't worry.
You're dealing with an animal that "wants" to use some device.
This may sound a bit strange to you,but cats like to use the litter box in private.
Yes,if they were people,they would be the type that would not only close the bathroom door completely,they would probably lock the door as well Cats meow; that's the predominate way how cats communicate , and the type of meow they use gives you a good idea of what they're trying to communicate with you.
A favorite method of communicating is the cat's purr,which is unique to the feline species.
You may already know that a cat purrs when he's content.
However,if you pay close attention to your cat,you'll notice that he also purrs when he's nervous,feeling a little uneasy or even if he's in great pain.
Does your cat "head-butt" you?That's the cat's standard affectionate greeting.
Try "head-butting" him back.
Seriously.
Not very hard of course.
You'll discover that he really enjoys this.
You'll also soon discover that you've got a bond forming with this feline.
Cats are truly one of the most interesting,unique pets you can own.
And if you care for your cat properly,chances are he or she will be with you for years and years to come.
But,no matter how good your intentions are,you're not being fair to your cat if you don't learn how to care for him properly.
It's really easy to do...
Who Else Wants To Discover The Secrets To Having A Perfectly Well Behaved,Healthy,Happy Cat That Makes You The Envy Of All Your Friends? And Enjoy A Deeper Relationship With Your Cat Then You Ever Dreamed Possible!If you are a true cat lover,this is the most important article you'll read all year.
Why? You ask, Because: You can learn how to communicate with your pet through it's different noises and body language.
You will also learn that cats are able to be trained to do almost anything you can train a puppy to do.
And you will also develop a better relationship with your pet even if you have a good one now.
Most cat owners don't realize that cats can be trained,but it is easy when you know how.
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