The Neurotically Clean Cat

Cats are incredibly clean animals. A healthy cat will groom as frequently as possible during the day no matter how clean its living area is. The reason for this is part of their predatory nature, cats clean themselves to remove any scent on themselves so that no prey can smell them as they approach. This is vital for hunting and the cleanest cats make the best hunters (assuming they actually know how to hunt too). So, your cat is probably just trying to stay clean on the off chance some prey wanders around and she decides to stalk it (or more likely out of instinct). What you want to watch out for is if your cat starts to lick itself so much that it starts to lose fur in places on its body. This suggests a neurotic behavior, or an allergy or a skin disease, and, if your cat is licking to this extent, then you need to take it to the veterinarian as soon as possible as this can be symptomatic of a more serious condition.

Cat Training Tips

There are many different ways to train your cat. Here are a few cat training tips that might help you succeed. You never want to use force or hit your cat as a punishment. The cat will only become confused, and eventually it could cause the cat to fear you. Cats only learn by experience. If your cat has never used a litter pan before, they will not know what to do when the time comes. When you bring your cat home for the first time, you should immediately place them in the litter pan. Cats are very curious creatures and may want to check out their surroundings instead. Do not force them to stay in the litter pan, as this could make them associate the litter pan with a bad place. Let them freely roam around your house for about 15-20 minutes. If they do have an accident do not punish them, as they do not know where to go at first. Always watch your cat to observe signs that they need to go to the bathroom. When you think your cat needs to go, you should simply pick them up and place them in the litter pan. After awhile, your cat should learn what the litter pan is for.

Cat training tips can teach you how to discipline your cat also. You should never give your cat attention when they meow constantly. The cat will start to think if they meow you will give them what they want. So if the cat wakes you up in the middle of the night, and you feed them, you are basically praising them for waking you up. Cats are confused very easily and little mistakes made like this could end up as bad habits for the cat.

You can get cat training tips from your local veterinarian, online, and at the library. Always research the technique you use first. Make sure it is safe and effective for your cat. Never use techniques that involve hitting or abuse. Always be sure to have cat toys and something for the cat to scratch on. If you do not have any make some. A bored cat will always be a mischievous cat.