Cat Behaviour Problems
“Why does my cat…?” “How can I stop my cat…”?”
We love cats but occasionally we can get frustrated with their cat behaviour problems. Domestic cat behaviour problems can be helped. Pet Problems Solved would like to help you solve your cat with behavior problems.
Choose a cat behaviour problem below to find out more about it and reduce your cat’s unwanted behaviour with advice from Dr Jo Righetti, animal and cat behaviourist.
Cat Toileting Problems
If your cat is peeing, pooing or spraying around your home, instead of their litter box, learn why and how to remove this unwanted behaviour.
Find out more.
Cat Anxiety
Is your cat a scaredy cat? If your cat is nervous or anxious at anything within your home – kids, noises, dogs, guests – then learn how to make them a more confident cat. Cat anxiety problems solved.
Separation Anxiety
Does you cat hate to be left alone? Do they pace, cry or do you just wonder if they could be stressed when alone? Read our tips.
Cat Scratching
Does your cat scratch your furniture? Or perhaps even you a little too much! Learn why cats need to scratch and what you can do to redirect this behaviour onto more appropriate activities. Cat scratching solved.
Cat Eating Problems
Is your cat fussy with food? Or perhaps they eat too much! Learn about cat’s eating habits and how you can solve cat eating problems.
Cat Waking You
Does your cat wake you up in the middle of the night? Or meow all night long! Get some tips for a peaceful night’s sleep when you learn about your cat’s waking habits.
And their purring and meowing behaviour.
Cat Licking and Overgrooming
Does you cat lick you, themselves or something else? Or overgoom themself? Learn how to reduce feline unwanted licking or grooming behaviour.
Cat Aggression
Does your cat not get along with other cats? Or display aggressive behaviour towards you or other people or animals. Learn how to reduce unwanted cat aggression.
Introducing Your Cat to Other Animals & Maintaining Good Relationships
Bringing home a new cat or kitten. Read this guide to introducing your new cat to other family members. Introductions
Cat Hunting Behaviour
Do you wish that your cat didn’t hunt? Or you wonder how to prevent your new cat ever getting hold of precious wildlife, read about cat hunting behaviour.
Keeping Your Cat Happy at Home
Do you want to keep your cat happy at home. Here is a guide to transition your cat from outdoors to indoors or simply to enhance their life indoors. Cats happy at home.
More cat behaviour problem solving advice and tips in our cat articles.
Cat behaviour problem solving videos
Watch our series of YouTube cat behaviour problem videos with Dr Jo Righetti, cat behaviourist, answering your pet behaviour questions.
Questions about cat behaviour?
If you have questions about cat behaviour, you can have your cat behaviour questions answered by:
- Read our frequently asked questions on the relevant behaviour page (listed above)
- Watch our YouTube videos with Dr Jo, dog and cat behaviourist (see below)
- Ask Dr Jo Righetti a question directly. Read more here.
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