Cats

Cats are often mischievous and mischievous. For example, cats jump around the room, and the bonsai plants in the room cannot escape from its clutches. They often bark so much that family members and neighbors cannot sleep peacefully, or they What should parents do when faced with a cat that urinates and defecates everywhere and makes the room messy?

1. Find the root of the problem

Many times, your cat does not do something simply for the sake of doing it, but for some reason. and engage in intolerable behavior. Your cat may simply be having trouble adapting to its new environment, or may need more love and attention. If your cat has a sudden attack with no previous problems, try to think about what might be causing the bad behavior.

Here are some possible reasons:

1. Having trouble coping with change.

If you have moved to a new home, your cat may still be in the process of getting accustomed to its surroundings, so please be patient and wait for it to adjust. If you give your cat a new litter box and he suddenly poops outside the litter box, switch back to the one he liked.

2. Overstimulation.

Your cat may be irritated by loud outdoor noises, a neighbor's dog, the television, or even the sounds of visitors to your home trying to pay attention to her. Know that your cat sometimes needs a little privacy and quiet.

3. Not enough entertainment.

Your cat may be acting agitated and rambunctious because you are not giving it enough attention or toys. Play with your cat for a quarter of an hour at least twice a day, using a rocking toy, rolling a ball on the floor, or giving her a toy to chew on.

4. Health problems.

At this time it is best to take your cat to a veterinarian to investigate the cause of your cat's bad behavior.

2. Change its environment

Your cat may be exhibiting frustrated or upset behavior because of a bad experience in the past—for example, if it If your cat is frightened while using the litter box, it may resist excreting in the same area again. Try moving the litter box to a quieter area. Or, if you notice your cat is urinating repeatedly in one spot, don't put his food bowl there; he won't eliminate where he eats.

3. Reinforce good behavior with rewards

If you are trying to get your cat to use the litter box again, give it a reward when it does so. Give it a small reward or a caress. Start by rewarding every success; then reduce the frequency of rewards but still reward your cat for good behavior. This will teach your cat that good behavior has positive consequences, and make it more likely that he will keep doing it on his own even if he doesn't always receive a reward. Here are some ways to reward your cat:

1. Playtime.

Reward your cat with a few minutes of play.

2. Pay attention.

In youThe cat is doing the right thing by just hugging, petting or snuggling it.

3. Irregular rewards.

You shouldn't give too many of these rewards, but you can reward your cat when he does something right, such as using a scratching post or trimming his claws.

4. Discourage bad behavior

Cats don’t like water and high-pitched noises. The next time you catch your cat doing something bad, squirt it with water and make a high-pitched "psssst" sound or shake a jar of coins at the same time. Hide yourself so the cat doesn't notice you're spraying - you want to associate bad behavior with the water, not your presence. Remember that you should spend more time rewarding your cat for good behavior than punishing it for bad behavior. Spraying may not be effective for all types of cats. Some long-haired cats may not be able to feel water because of their fur. Find a spray bottle with a powerful spray tip, or try a high-pitched whistle.

Do not use air cans. If your cat likes to pull out your toilet paper or knock over your furniture. Place an empty water bottle in the toilet paper roller or in a corner. It will accidentally bump into a water bottle and be startled by a loud noise. Don't harm your cat's body. If it bites or scratches you, just walk away or spray it, but don't fight back in a way that might intensify the cat's attack, no matter how much pain you feel at the time.

5. Know when to take your cat to the veterinarian

Your cat’s behavioral symptoms may include problems urinating, anxiety, indigestion, or Some other health problems. If you've tried everything you can to stop bad behavior and nothing works, or if your cat is exhibiting new alarming signs, take her to the veterinarian quickly. Your veterinarian will let you know if your cat has a behavioral disorder, which is best addressed by a behavior specialist or trainer; if they can't help you, your cat may have a deeper problem.

Finally, there are many ways to punish cats. When punishing, the owner should have a reasonable degree of punishment. Parents should make clear rewards and punishments, small punishments and big warnings, and should not abuse or beat cats at will. Because pet cats also have their own proud character and dignity, it is feasible for the owner to punish the cat for wrong behavior by gently patting the cat on the head.