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For anyone who is considering indoor cats, my suggestion is to visit the pet store and pick up some general cat items before going to the shelter or other facility, even if you plan on “just looking” at the cats. Why? Because chances are that all those cute little faces peering up at you will be too hard to pass up and presto! You will have a cat, but zero gear. It is far better to be ready for that moment!

I figured this out the good old hard way when I adopted my cat, Cody. Prior to going to the animal shelter in my home town, I had only just purchased a kennel, which was scarcely big enough, and a semi-automatic cat litter box that I chose to get rid of as soon as I’d had the opportunity to do some research on it. So there I was, scurrying around to purchase food and a satisfactory cat litter box while a relative took care of my new pet.

The reason I’m writing this is to hopefully save you from that stress and headache! Here are some of the essentials that are going to make bringing your new cat home a more pleasurable experience!

It’s a good idea to purchase a number of foods, including both canned and dry formulas.  Since almost everyone knows how choosy cats can be when it comes to eating, it’s best to optimize your chances of giving your new cat food he will like to eat. This may also help to minimize your cat’s stress as he adapts to his new home.

Litter mate aggression is very different from whether it is a neighbors’ cat or one you bring home.  I love the idea of two cats to exercise and entertain themselves but cats tend to be very territorial and you must take several steps to identify aggressive behavior and perform proper steps to introduce the new cat in the house.  First let’s define the types of aggressive behavior often demonstrated by cats.

This occurs when a cat feels that an intruder has invaded her territory.

Cats can be aggressive toward one cat yet friendly and tolerant with another. 
Aggressive behavior problems often occur when a new cat is brought home, a young kitten reaches maturity, or a cat encounters neighborhood cats outside.
The most typical behavioral actions are stalking, chasing, ambushing, hissing, loud meowing, swatting, and preventing access to places such as the litter box, or another room.
Female cats can be just as territorial as males.  This I know because I have one.

 Adult male cats may threaten and sometimes fight with other males.  This aggressive behavior is common with unneutered cats typical of feral cats.  They may fight over a female, for a higher place on the totem pole, or to defend territory.

Cats stalk, stare, yowl, howl, and puff up their fur to back each other down.  If one does back down and walk away, the aggressor, having made his point, will usually walk away as well.  If no one backs down the cats may actually fight. They may roll around biting, kicking, swatting, and screaming then suddenly stop, resume posturing, fight again, or walk away.

If you are planning to travel with your cat, first ask yourself these questions: Are cats allowed at my destination? If so, will my cat adjust to conforming to regulations concerning pets and really be happy away from home? Cats tend to be creatures of habit and it is important that your cat can adapt to change.

The pets who travel best are those who have been trained to ride in a car. If you would like to include your cat in your travel plans, accustom it to riding in the car. Ideally this training begins in kittenhood and it should be a happy experience for the kitten. Dont make the kittens first car ride a trip to the veterinarian. Begin by allowing the kitten to sit in the car to become familiar with the surroundings. Then take it for a short drive each day, even if it is only around the block.

If your cat seems unable to adjust to travel, you may decide that you and your cat will be happier if it stays home. Search out a responsible sitter or a boarding facility. If you choose to board your cat, make reservations well in advance of the trip, particularly during summer months and around major holidays.

Domestic animal must know how to adapt itself to live with you together, from one side, preserving it’s originality, and from the other side – don’t be a burden or source of problems for your home. In order to keep this in balance you need to blockade cat’s bad behaviour. And the best thing you can do with this – is preventive measures.

Scientists emphasize five types of the common problems, which you can meet during you cat upbringing and training.

Sources of such behaviour come out from its childhood, when it didn’t know word: “NO!” or “DON’T!”

What to do with this? You need to take your kitten or adult cat to your hands more often. And never kick it! Because this will not help, only will make cat angrier. If cat shows its claws – stop playing and caressing it, and say: “NO!” or “DON’T!”

You should remember, that cat’s belligerence very often caused by fear.

Sometimes you may meet spitting cats. You may respond to this cat’s bad behaviour the same way – spitting upon it! If this does not help, take sprayer – this method definitely helps.

Sometimes cats behave very aggressive, scratching your carpets, and it seems they are trying to bury something. It can come from feeling that cat lost control upon situation. In this case – you may propose old rug to your cat. Or wrap cat in warm towel. It works, because warmth reduces fear, as well as love and caress.

Cats are simply adorable. They are cuddly and cute, and yes, they enjoy receiving so much attention. That is why sometimes, cats develop several annoying and destructive behavior and you should know how to deal with behavior problems of cats.

Cats are animals, and as such do not have enough reasoning to tell and distinguish right from wrong. But you, the cat owner, knows what is good and bad, and so it is your responsibility to help your cat act accordingly. You need to deal with the behavior problems of cats.

Behavior problems of cats are the usual problems cat owners encounter from their cats. Some owners really feel very annoyed by several of their cat’s behavioral problems, so they just hire cat trainers for long-term solutions. Attitude problems are very common in cats.

If you have a cat, it is not enough that you shower your pet with utmost attention and care. It is your responsibility to instill in the cat righteous attitudes especially when there are other people living in your house. Being adorable and cute are not enough for the cat to get away from every offense it makes.

Tips for dealing with behavior problems of cats

Here are some practical tips that would help you control the unwanted behavior problems of cats. Take note that cats also need to act nicely especially when there are other people in the house or if there are guests: