Don’t do it! To remove a cat’s claws is like removing a person’s finger tips! That’s exactly what declawing does. The claws have so many important functions in the life of a cat as well. A declawed cat is a maimed cat, and anyone considering having the operation done to his pet should think again. People hastily declaw cats hoping to protect their furniture as well as themselves from potential scratches. It’s natural for a cat to scratch, but with a little human effort, you can direct that energy so that you, your cat, and your furniture … read more
Aggression is an inherent aspect of your cat’s predatory nature: behaviors like stalking, chasing, leaping, pouncing, swatting, and biting are all common displays, and are always a major component of any play session.
Usually, this doesn’t constitute a problem: it’s just how cats play, and catering to your cat’s predatory whims can be pretty fun!
But when your cat becomes play aggressive, things can get very uncomfortable, very quickly: faced with a cat that doesn’t understand that such play is painful and even dangerous for her owner, play times with your cat can become a trial … read more