Cat Behavior Solutions

Have you had to cope with an aggressive cat? Aggressive behavior is a common problem among cat owners; an aggressive cat can be formidable. Though cats do not pursue people to bite them as a dog might, they can still inflict damage with their clawed feet and their teeth. Cat bites can create severe lacerations, … Read more

Greetings, two-legged readers. In this column, we will discuss the second half of the list of the 10 most common cat behavior problems. Maybe there will be something here that is helpful to you. Here we go: 6) Hyper Nights Do you have a cat who stays awake at night and sleeps during the day? … Read more

Hello, two-legged readers!  Lucinda the literate cat comes with a different kind of column this week.  My CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) found an article online that listed the 10 most common cat behavior problems. Because of length and time available, we will include five of these behaviors in this post, and will do 5 next … Read more

Hello, readers, and welcome to another column from Lucinda, the literate cat. Today I’m writing on a bit of a controversial subject. I’m addressing the issue of cat punishment. My first letter comes from a female cat named Tabitha. Here is what she says: Dear Lucinda, I’m about to give up on trying to understand … Read more

Hello, readers. It’s Lucinda the literate cat, with number nine of my cat behavior solutions columns. This one answers a question submitted by a member of my fan club, a Mr. KC from Jacksonville, FL. Here’s his question: I would be interested in getting a cat’s point of view on TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return.) We certainly need … Read more

Welcome, my friends, to another edition of Cat Behavior Solutions from Lucinda, the literate cat. This edition is number eight. How time flies! Our question for this column comes from a Mr. Jack DeWitt, who writes: “Lucinda, I have a burning question about my cat, and someone suggested I ask you. Why will my cat … Read more

Greetings, two-legged readers. Lucinda the literate cat is here with the seventh edition of “Letters to Lucinda: Cat Behavior Solutions.” In this column we will discuss the issue of bird catching. I received a letter from a Mrs. Jacobs, who wrote the following: Dear Lucinda, Why does my cat have to hunt and kill birds? … Read more

Hello, all.  Again, Lucinda the literate cat is here to help solve another cat behavior problem.  Today I will be teaching you a bit about an issue of great importance to cats, and one you may find baffling. Let’s start first with our question from a reader.  This one is from a Mr. Jack Lucas.  … Read more

Hello, two-leggeds, and welcome to the newest “Cat Behavior Solutions” column from Lucinda, your literate cat. This week I have only one letter to address. It’s from a Mrs. Davis, who has a question about her senior cat. Dear Lucinda: I have a question about my senior cat. She is 15, and I have noticed … Read more

Hello, two-leggeds. Lucinda the literate cat is here, with another edition of cat behavior solutions. This week I will tackle the problem of inappropriate bathroom issues. Why do some cats refuse to use their litter box? What are the reasons for this behavior? Our first letter comes from a Mrs. Dempsey, who has asked for … Read more