Cat Behavior Solutions

Hello, two-legged cat lovers! It’s Lucinda, the literate cat, with the twentieth edition of this column, Cat Behavior Solutions. Today we will discuss the subject of the importance of socializing a cat when very young. Doing so will avoid problems later on in the cat’s life. Our first letter today comes from a cat named … Read more

My sweet Mocha has now lived with me for 10 months. Is he a happy cat? I researched “happy cat behavior” to see if Mocha fills the description. Try the same with your cat, and discover if his actions are those of a happy cat. Each cat will show different characteristics, though each one might … Read more

Folklore about our most popular family pets spawned the saying, “fighting like cats and dogs.” Though skirmishes and at times serious battles can occur between them, such is not always the case. So, can a cat and a dog become friends? Can such a relationship become possible? Here’s a story about how one such friendship … Read more

Jealousy does not typically become associated with cats, but cats do have an emotion center in their brains. If you have observed a cat for some time, you may see behaviors exhibited that do appear to be jealousy. So, do cats get jealous? The short answer is “yes, it is possible.” Though a cat’s jealousy … Read more

Why do cats bite their owners? What causes this aggressiveness? Know that such responses relate to the cat’s innate behavior. It serves as a normal part of a cat’s response to his surroundings, whether related to predation, play, or social conflict. Please be aware that aggression is not a temperament trait or a diagnosis. Rather, … Read more

Have you tried to create homemade toys for cats? Why should it be important to do so? Cat parents have an ongoing argument about whether a cat should be let outside or kept in. In the United States, the recent trend has developed suggesting they are safer inside and will live longer lives. The big … Read more

Greetings, two-legged readers! It’s your four-legged literate cat, Lucinda, here to bring you the 19th column dealing with cat behavior solutions. Today we will discuss the issue of cats who eat houseplants. Our first letter today comes from a Mrs. Longrich, who has the following question: Mrs. Longrich: I have an indoor cat and must … Read more

How can you tell if your cat is bored? Do you know the signs? In this post, we will discuss some of the indications of boredom, and then we’ll talk about what we can do to help get your cat out of the doldrums. If you have an indoor cat, there’s a good chance that … Read more

Do cats get jealous? Since cats have an emotional center in their brains just as we do, it’s no great stretch to see that jealousy in a cat can occur easily. So, why would a cat get jealous? As you probably remember, cats are very territorial. This territory concept doesn’t just include the place where … Read more

Greetings, two-legged readers! My CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) tells me it’s time I did some work around here. I believe that means she wants me to write something. So, here is another cat behavior solutions column. Our letters today touch on an interesting subject: How does two-legged interaction or lack of it affect a cat? … Read more