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Cat behavior and care are essential to understand to maintain a happy feline inhabitant. Find solutions to cat behavior problems through proper pet care in this free video on pet behavior.
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Litter box habits in a cat's behavior is a common problem if they refuse to use it. Fix litter box habits with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
To care for a cat, clean the litter box regularly to encourage its use. Clean the litter box with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
Types of litter when caring for a cat include clumping and non-clumping litters. Use different types of litter with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
A litter trial when caring for a cat determines which litter a cat prefers. Try different litters with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
A cat's behavior is affected by stress that could be caused by outside cats or general unhappiness. Reduce stress in a cat's life with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
Urinating in the house is a cat behavior problem that can be fixed with a few simple solutions. Assess a cat's urinating problems with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
When caring for a cat, cleaning the carpets where a cat has urinated is important to discourage the behavior. Clean carpets after a cat-related mess with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
Scratching the furniture is a cat behavior problem that is fixed with designated scratching posts. Fix scratching problems with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
Protecting furniture from cat behavior redirects a cat's attention to designated scratching areas. Protect furniture with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
When caring for a cat, nail caps are a great, less invasive alternative to de-clawing. Use nail caps with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
Jumping is a cat behavior problem that is innate to the species. Control a cat's jumping habits with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
Play aggression is a cat behavior that needs to be treated carefully, discouraging a cat to use human hands as chew toys. Assess play aggression with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
Redirected aggression is a cat behavior that can ruin the relationship between feline and owner. Reduce redirected aggression with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
Cat behavior can include animal aggression towards other pets or outside intruders. Deal with animal aggression with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
Bullying is a cat behavior that can cause tension in the household without adequate toys and distractions. Assess cat bullying with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
With cat behavior problems, medication can sometimes be used as a last resort. Learn about cat behavior medications with tips from an animal rescue volunteer in this free video on cat behavior.
Cats have been domesticated pets for centuries, providing companionship to people as far back as 9,500 years ago. Despite the stereotype of cats as solitary animals with no need for human presence, many cats have a very social relationship with their owners, providing and receiving affection on many levels. In fact, some people suggest that human owners provide a sort of surrogate mother figure for cats and kittens, and that adult domesticated cats live in a sort of extended kittenhood. In this free video on pet care, an animal rescue volunteer discusses cat behavior and care. Learn about different feline behavior problems, and find out how to assess the right solution. If a cat has bad litter box habits, see how changing up the type of litter can help. When a cat urinates in different areas of the house, learn to redirect the cat's perception of those spots. A well behaved cat makes a happy household, for both pet and owner.
Tracy Carreiro Tracy Carreiro is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a practicing veterinarian for nearly 20 years. Growing up on a dairy farm, she grew to love the farm cats and spend many hours as a child taming feral kittens. During her career, she has been involved in treating animals of all sorts, from mice and other pocket pets through exotic birds, dogs and cats. She has also cared for large animals such as horses, cows and even exotic animals including an elephant, a wallaby, and a camel. She loves teaching her clients about their pets, and school children about responsible pet ownership. She also develops workshops and training sessions for veterinary staff members and other health care professionals. She is currently the Shelter Veterinarian at the Faxon Animal Rescue League in Fall River, where she sees many animals surrendered due to behavior problems in the home. She lives with her husband, two children, five cats and a bird.dkdk
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