While you may not currently possess the knowledge or skill needed to correct these types of behaviors once they have developed, there are training guidebooks, great websites as well as vets available to help you correct these problems.  There is always a reason for a particular behavior.  The challenge is to figure out what is causing it and resolve the problem.

Cats are creatures of habit.  When they begin to display a new or unwanted behavior there is often a medical reason behind it. If your cat develops some behavior problems such as those listed below, the first thing to try is taking to cat to a Vet to rule out any possible medical reason behind the new behavior.  Only once a medical reason is ruled out, should you pursue other options. 

Below is a list of the common behavior problems and resources to resolve them.

You CAN stop your cat from unwanted aggression toward people or other cats (such as scratching and biting).  As with any behavior modification, it takes time and consistent actions - on your part.  Below are some steps to get you started.

Most of us know cats are finicky eaters.  But do you know that they can be just a particular about their litter box habits?  By reading the resources below, you should be able to keep your kitty from "thinking outside the box."

It is natural for cats to use their litterbox.  Cat want to use their litterbox.  If a cat is not using the litterbox there is always a reason for it.  If you can take the time to work with your cat to determine the problem, a solution is often not far behind. 

Some cats "talk" more than others and they expect us to know what they're saying.  This can be frustrating, however, if the cat is talking at night while your trying to sleep, or at some other inopportune time.  Below are some resources that might help you better understand what your cat is doing, why, and what you can do about it.

Cats NEED to scratch.  It's normal for cats to scratch objects in their environment.  However, there are many products on the market that will allow cats to express their natural scratching behavior but not ruin your furniture.  Generally, if you give them a place they can scratch and detour them from scratching where they shouldn't, everyone should be happy.

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