http://www.helpwithcats.com Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:22:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Nighttime activities are the norm for nocturnal animals such as cats. Given the choice, a cat would sleep all day long and then about eight or nine in the evening, she would get up, stretch, scratch, eliminate and go about the business of being a cat. Cats are most active ... http://www.helpwithcats.com/why-does-my-cat-want-to-play-at-night/ What is Spraying? Some cat owners are familiar with this scene: the cat backs up toward a vertical surface, holds up its tail and sprays urine in several short bursts. That cat is not simply urinating outside his litter box, but rather marking territory with urine. The difference between regular urination ... http://www.helpwithcats.com/what-is-spraying-and-how-do-i-stop-it/ Cats are fastidious animals and they groom themselves several times a day, particularly after eating. They wash with their tongues, which have rough surfaces that can "comb" and separate the hairs while distributing saliva to loosen particles of dirt, (or food particles, after eating). Although cats are extremely agile, there are ... http://www.helpwithcats.com/why-do-cats-lick-their-foot-after-eating/ Scruffing is one of the best ways of discouraging undesirable behavior in cats, as it is one of the ways mother cats discipline their kittens. Learn how to scruff your cat to train him properly and effectively. Scruffing should be reserved for especially egregious behavior such as physical aggression toward humans ... http://www.helpwithcats.com/safely-scruff-your-cat/ If your cat is scratching your furniture, shredding and destroying your home, you need to realize that your cat needs to scratch and climb. Scratching conditions your cat's claws by removing the old layers of the nails. Scratching and climbing are highly enjoyable feline activities and are part of the ... http://www.helpwithcats.com/stop-furniture-scratching/ Litter box location Although the principles are the same, there are slight differences between cats and kittens. The box for a kitten should be nearby. Kittens will not go far to potty. If the box is located a distance away, it may decide to potty along the way. It would help ... http://www.helpwithcats.com/litter-train-your-cat/ If you have had a litter of kittens, it is your responsibility to start them off on the right foot where the litter box is concerned! Since it is part of a kitten’s natural instincts to dig, eliminate, and cover up, it’s much easier to train a young kitten than ... http://www.helpwithcats.com/train-kittens-to-use-the-litter-box/ Batting at things or tackling moving objects is normal behaviour in cats. If your cat pounces on you or other members of the household, she may simply be bored and require more interactive playtime. However, unprovoked hissing, growling, scratching and biting can indicate a problem. Causes of Aggression Cats may be aggressive ... http://www.helpwithcats.com/treating-aggression-in-cats/