Cat Behavior
My cat steps on everything!
If your cat is overtime, you have come to the right place
When a cat asks for things, like his bed, knowing what he is triggering the behavior is the key to achieving the success of the garbage box.
By Rita Reimers, multi -cat behavior expert
At the end of a long and long day, there are two things that most of us expect: a good meal and sleep well in our comfortable beds, while our cats stay next to us.
But wait, what is that smell! And what is this in my bed!
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Nothing could be more distressing than discovering that he has urinated in his bed. Especially if your kitten seems to be a well -adjusted happy cat. This behavior can make you wonder what the hell could be happening and how to solve it.
The case of urine bed
Such was the case of a couple who contacted me to get help because their cat was urinating everywhere. They sent me photos and videos of two very happy brothers of rag dolls, playing and preparing each other, seeing not care in the world.
Except that suddenly, one of the cats decided to urinate in the human bed! It was not happening every day, but it was happening enough to cause stress at home.
After meeting the family, and the kittens, in person, and asking many survey questions, I began to understand what was happening. I will talk about that below, since I describe some reasons why your cat can decide that your bed is the ideal sand box.
Why your cat avoids the sand box
Knowing what is triggering this behavior in your cat is the key to correcting this behavior. Why my urine cat in everything? Here are some reasons:
Disease
A clean health law of its veterinarian is the first step on the road to the correction of behavior. Diseases such as SII (irritable bowl syndrome), cancer or even intestinal parasites can lead to a cat finding a new place to penetrate. Often, the pain associated with these diseases causes cats to associate the sand box with pain, so they will avoid going there. In addition, when a cat has a disease, it will instinctively eliminate another place to maintain the disease away from the other members of its Clovder de cats.
Situational unhappiness
This is difficult to detect. Cats are very sensitive to environmental changes and, sometimes, represent their unhappiness in some very strange and unpleasant way. When questioning the couple with whom I met last weekend, it was discovered that often when their cats hunt in their bed, it happens after one of them has returned from a business trip. His cat is making them know that the absence felt very good and it was not appreciated at all.
Stress or insecurity
It seems that this is the same as situational unhappiness, often both go together. However, this is slightly different. Again referring to the same couple I met this weekend; It was discovered more through my question that these cats had recently joined home. The kittens came from a good reputation breeder and have only been in this home about two months.
While the couple did not think this was meaningful information, I sure I did. These cats still know their new home and their humans, having been withdrawn from the only home they had known. They had a person, a cat and kin of kittens to whom they were emotionally attached. The anxiety of the separation, stress and insecurity they already felt were promoted even more when one of their humans was absent from the house.
And the great reason why cats urinate in everything else? Sand box disgust
Garbage and sand boxes can be a separate topic for themselves. Cats can be very borned on where they will “go” so often that it requires trial and error before finding what attracts your cat. Some cats are not so selective whenever you maintain consistent, but others can really test!
The garbage and the sandbox configured
The unhappiness of the sand box is such a common reason why a cat prevents the sand box. Here are some reasons for your box to disgust:
What is the cure for a cat that steps everywhere?
- Type of sand – This can be a big problem for your cat. Soft sandy garbage is usually preferred on large thick parts that can have sharp edges, which can damage tender fingers.
- Type of sandbox -Are cats like a lid box, while others prefer open spaces of the un recruited box. Also choose a box that is appropriate for the size of your cat. A little Munchkin or Singapura can work well with a small box. A rag or flag doll may need much more space to maneuver inside. If your rear is hanged on the side when it is standing in it, the box must be larger.
Box placement – The placement of the box can be almost as important as the box and garbage itself. Putting the boxes in highly trafficked areas will almost guarantee a problem. It is the best a pleasant and quiet corner that is easily accessible to your cat without obstacles that avoid easy access (and escape).- Garbage cleaning – Perhaps the most significant of everything, a cat box must be collected and cleaned daily. Once I owned a company sitting in cats, and I have seen many people who don’t even have a scooper! Letting the rubble accumulate for days before throwing everything does not create a clean box. Think about it in this way: how do you feel when you use a latrine? Nuff said!
How does the behavior of ‘urine cat everywhere’ correct?
Now (hopefully) he has identified his cat’s specific problem and knows why he avoids the sand box. The next step is not only to correct the problem, but also break your cat’s habit of not using your box.
Here are some simple steps to help break the cycle:
- Go to the veterinarian – Obtain that clean health list from your veterinarian. Make sure there is no underlying medical reason for poop behavior. And if there is, you and your veterinarian can work together to correct it.
- Solving the anxiety problem – If there are no medical problems, solving the problem that triggers your cat’s peanking behavior is the next step. If you are related to the sand box, make the necessary changes. Placement, box type, garbage substance, cleaning … Make those essential changes to create a sand box that your cat will find attractive. If you are related to stress, identify the sources of stress. Does your cat need more play time and one by one with you? Do you need to add more cats of cats and places to act like a cat? Or if he is new in his home, he may only need more time to settle in his home.
- Make the place not-not unattractive – Make the place where Kitty has been unpleasant to him. You can place aromas such as mint or orange peels. If the aromas do not help, the use of a SCAT of sound producer or a Air blast. That will make your cat avoid the area at all costs!
- Rewards – Every time you see your cat using its sand box, give it many praise and a delicious gift. You will receive the message that you have done something to please you, and that you also receive a reward for it!
Now you succeed in the sand box!
Follow these simple steps, and it won’t be long before you and your cat can curl up together in bed. And without finding unpleasant surprises under the covers!
Cat pees in everything? Not anymore!!
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Is your stressed cat – 10 signs and how to help – Cat Behavior Alliance and Carolina Cat Sanctuary
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Defend his kitten today-believes our guide
By Rita Reimers, multi -cat behavior expert
You love your cat. It provides gourmet meals, the best scratching publications and you even let them sleep his Bed (let’s be honest, possess it now). But despite all that, your cat can still be stressed in secret“And drawing your revenge.” 😼
Here are 10 subtle signals Your supreme lord can feel anxious and how to solve it, before They leave you a “surprise” out of the sand box!
1. Excessive Grooming: Blues bald
Sign: Your cat is licking, chewing or taking fur as if they were preparing for a feline fashion parade … but with unfortunate bald points.
Why does it happen: Stress can trigger compulsive preparation as an coping mechanism. It is like when humans bite their nails, except that their cat ends with an unfortunate case of irregular fluff. This sign of stress in cats could also be a food allergy, fleas or other similar problem, so be sure to discard them first.
How to solve it:
- First discard medical problems: on preparation it can also be a sign of allergies or skin irritation.
- Identify the stressful: Did you move the sofa? three inches? Introduce a new pet? Do you start using a different laundry detergent? (Cats Note everything.
- Try a soothing pheromone diffuser, a more interactive game time and provide hiding hides.
For the Council: Meow Mist more It will help with any skin condition that your kitten may have. It works in dogs and humans too!
2. Avoid the sand box: a smelly protest
Sign: Your cat, once a reliable bath user, now is urinating off the box or doubt before intervening. It is a safe sign of feline stress.
Why does it happen: Stress can make your cat feel uncomfortable using the sand box, especially if it is dirty, in a high traffic area or has the type of incorrect sand.
How to solve it:
- Keep the box clean: goats hate a dirty bath as much as you.
- Try different types of garbage and make sure the box is in a Quiet and accessible point.
- Consider Multiple boxes For multi -cat homes.
For the Council: Clean any error with a safe enzymatic cleaner such as Anti -ilosy Poo. Both beautiful and I use this regularly, even in clothes!
3. Hide more than usual: the act of escape
Sign: Suddenly, your cat is more difficult to find than your motivation to wash clothes. It is definitely avoiding something stressful.
Why does it happen: When cats feel stressed, they often hide to feel safe. If your cat used to hang out with you on the couch but now it is exclusively under the bed, stress could be the reason.
How to solve it:
- Create safe areas With cozy beds or cardboard boxes in quiet areas where your cat can withdraw.
- Let them go on their own terms, not the interaction of the force.
- Reduce domestic stressors such as strong noises or sudden changes in your routine.
4. Random aggression: the humor changes of fatality
Sign: Your sweet tree has become a Small tornado and fed by anger of claws.
Why does it happen: Stress can cause a normally cold cat to behave aggressively, often because they feel cornered or overestimulated.
How to solve it:
- Give them space, forcing hugs when they are not humorous A terrible idea.
- Wear Positive reinforcement to reward quiet behavior with sweets and affection.
- If they are attacking against another pet, do Slow reintroductions instead of a “find out” approach.
For the Council: See our article, CAT knows CAT, for more information about CAT’s presentations and stress signs by cat
5. Piting or restlessness: zoomies with one side of anxiety
Sign: Your cat is walking the house As a stressed CEO before a great presentation.
Why does it happen: Stress or boredom can cause rhythm. Your cat may feel that they are at a high -risk meeting, but it is only their internal anxiety.
How to solve it:
- Add more Vertical spaces As cats of cats or shelves, where they can perch and feel safe.
- Increase the interactive game, especially with the puzzle toys that challenge your mind.
- It remains in a routine: the caps thrive in predictability, and anxiety often comes from the lack of consistency.
For the Council: Make your own cat tree! Linda shows you how
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6. Sudden changes of appetite: buffet or boycott?
Sign: Your cat is Eat either reject food in total. Reject food is one of the classic stress signs per cat
Why does it happen: Stress affects appetite, as in humans. If your cat is stressed, you could eat excessively as a mechanism of coping or reject food completely.
How to solve it:
- Keep food time consistent“Cats Love Rutine.”
- Make sure the food plate is in a Quiet and quiet area With minimal distractions.
- Underlying health problems are off: if stress is the cause, the rejection of food often occurs during changes in their environment.
7. LEVER OR COVERED EARS: WARNING SIGNS
Sign: Your cat’s tail is Twitching as if receiving radio signals from spaceor your ears are flattened back.
Why does it happen: A blinking tail and stuck ears are clear signs that your cat is upset, overestimulated or feeling anxious.
How to solve it:
- Respect its limits. If they show signs of irritation, stop caressing or interacting with them.
- Learn to recognize your body language: crushed ears = “I have finished with this.”
- If your cat is overestimulated, reverse and let them get off your anxiety.
8. Excessive Mawing or Tosing: The priest seeking attention
Sign: Your cat is winning without stopping, especially at night when you try to sleep.
Why does it happen: Cats vocalize when they are stressed, trying to communicate their needs. They can feel insecure, anxious or simply want attention.
How to solve it:
- Make sure they have a lot of stimulation During the day, play with them before bedtime to be tired.
- Keep your predictable and quiet routine, especially around bedtime.
- If the icurito persists, verify medical problems such as dental pain or an urinary tract infection.
9. Tame things or destructive behavior
Sign: His cat suddenly becomes a small demolition ball, eliminating the things from the shelves or scratching everything in sight. Another of the classic signs of stress and/or boredom.
Why does it happen: Stress can lead to attention search behavior. Your cat may be trying to get your attention when destructive.
How to solve it:
- Provide appropriate outputs for your energy, such as scratching posts or cat trees.
- Increase recreation And make sure they have many toys to commit.
- If the destructive behavior is happening while you are out, try to use a soothing diffuser or puzzle toys full of sweets.
10. Changes in sleep habits: stress frog
Sign: Your cat is sleeping more than usual Or it seems restless during the naps.
Why does it happen: Stress can cause sleep alterations. If your cat is awake all night or seems excessively sleepy, it may be due to anxiety or fear.
How to solve it:
- Provide a Quiet and comfortable rest area Far from home interruptions.
- Keep the peaceful environment, especially at night, avoid strong noises or sudden movements.
- Keep a regular schedule, since predictability helps reduce stress.
Final thoughts: Is your cat plotting revenge?
If you recognize any Of these signs of stress in your cat, it does not scare. Some small adjustments can make a big difference. Cats love a Without stress, predictable Environment, so give them the real treatment they expect.
Do you need help with those signs of stress per cat?
Do you want expert help to find out what is stressing your cat? Reserve a session with the Cat Behavior alliance today!
When it comes to aroma, we often think of how important it is for dogs, but most people do not consider their importance for cats. Like dogs, the sense of a cat smell is very important in his daily life, which influences everything, from his sense of security to his curiosity.
The meaning of a cat smell
Do you ever wonder what makes the meaning of a cat smell so powerful? Cats not only have about 200 million olfactory cells in the nose, but also have special adaptations that make their sense of smell exceptional.
- The organ of Jacobson: This organ is made up of 2 bags that sit at the top of the back of the mouth. It is connected to both the nose and the mouth. When a cat breathes an aroma, open its mouth slightly to pull the aroma and move its tongue to the roof of its mouth. This sends the aroma to the organ of Jacobson where the aroma and information are sent to your brain.
- Flehman reaction: We have all seen cats lift an aroma and sit there partially open while processing the aroma. What we are observing is known as Flehman’s reaction. During the reaction, what we could not notice is that the cat breathes quickly, which accelerates the aroma process that is sent to the Jacobson organ. This allows the cat to quickly identify the aroma and respond according to their instincts.
The pheromones speak
In the world of a cat, they use pheromones to communicate everything, from marking their territory to forming mother and kitten ties and even marking their humans. Maybe he wonders, what is exactly a pheromone? A pheromone is a chemist that is released by a cat through the glands located throughout his body and helps communicate with other cats and the environment in which they live.
- Cats have glands on the forehead, chin, lips and lower part of their front legs that produce pheromones. When a cat touched your head, rub your cheek, press your lips against your finger or knead you, you are leaving your aroma behind. This is his way of marking you as part of his group.
- You can notice a cat rubbing the head and body along the objects of your home or patio. This is how they marks those areas as their territory, and the pheromones that leave behind communicate this to other cats. Similarly, when a cat scratches objects such as furniture or a scraper, it is not only preparing its claws, but also marks the area with its aroma.
How can the enriching smell?
Not only can the smell of communication be used, but it can also provide mental enrichment for a cat, especially those who live inside. It is always important to provide daily enrichment for your cats, but you may not have considered the enrichment of smell. Here are some ideas to incorporate the aroma into your cat’s enrichment routine:
- Catnip: Most people have offered their cat grass, but they never realized that it is enrichment. Instead of placing the cat grass in front of your cat, you can hide the cat grass in areas of the whole house so that your cat will find it, which can be exciting and stimulating for your cat.
- Smell enrichment kit: You can buy an aroma enrichment kit that is full of safe botanists for your cat to enjoy. By placing a small amount of a few types in bowls, you can offer your cat a smell enrichment buffet.
- Bring outdoors inside: Collect plants, sticks, grass, flowers and safe cats for cats and put it in a shallow cardboard box for your cat to explore. Each element not only has its own aroma, but the aroma of the outdoors adds an additional impulse of stimulation.
Understanding how the meaning of a cat’s smell works can help us take care of them better and provide an environment that stimulates their natural instincts. Incorporating aroma enrichment in your cat’s routine can offer new levels of mental stimulation and joy. By taking advantage of the power of the aroma, you can improve your cat’s quality of life and strengthen the link you share with them.
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Discovered: the surprising reason for the reason of the cats scratches the furniture, and how to stop them, modern cat
A new study reveals the true reason why cats scratch furniture, and what to do about it
Last update: January 22, 2025
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Like anyone with to grated couch can attest, cats lined furniture is to common complaint. Is also a innate behavior-cats need a exit to satisfy his desire To scratch. What should a frustrated cat lover do?
A new study published in the magazine Veterinary borders Science It reveals secret motivations behind scratch and suggests friendly forms to handle behavior.
The study reveals secret motivations behind scratching
“Our findings can help caregivers administer and redirect scratch to appropriate materials, which could It helps to promote A more harmonious Life environment For both cats and Your caregivers, “he says Dr. Jasmine Sall it Demíbbas, a veterinarian researcher in Universidad de Ankara and author of The study.
The researchers surveyed more than 1,200 cat owners in France about the daily habits of their cats, personality traits and scratch behaviors. What they discovered were significant links Between scratch behavior and factors such as the presence of children at home, cat temperament and activity levels.
“We see a clear link between certain environmental and behavioral factors and greater scratch behavior in cats “.
Environmental and behavioral factors to search if your cat scratches furniture
“We see a clear link between certain environmental and behavioral factors and greater scratch behavior In cats, ”explains Dr. Salgirli Demirbas. “Specifically, the presence of children at home, as well as high levels of play and night activity contributes significantly to an increase in scratches. The cats described as aggressive or disruptive also exhibited higher levels of scratch. ” Stress, such as that caused by young children in he home, was found to be to major cause of unwanted Scratched He study also found that cats that exhibited high level of play and night activity lined further.
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Adapting game sessions and strategically placing scratch posts can help reduce and redirect your Cat is scratching.
What to do: How to make your cat stop scratching furniture
Good news is There are strategies that It can help stop behavior.
Aim to provide multiple scratch publications in Your cat favorite areas (generally indicated by Where they They are already scratch). Reduce Your cat stress by provided that vertical space and hiding place they It can withdraw to. Feromone aerosols and diffuser have It has been shown to promote calm. AND play sessions aid Your cat spend Energy, alone Be sure to leave Your cat Catch your “dam” To avoid creating frustration. Multiple shorts play sessions throughout The day that mock successful Hunting scenarios They are the best, according to SALUGE AMIRBAS SALUGE.
Although the link Among children and the increase in scratches is It is not totally understood, realizing this as a possible cause of stress and providing your cat for ways to escape unwanted care can help save your furniture!
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