Scratching is
a normal cat behaviour.
It is essential for cat owners to understand that scratching is part of
normal cat behaviour.
Not exact matches
In some
cats, stress inhibits
normal behaviour; for example, reducing exploratory
behaviour or affiliative
behaviours such as social grooming (allogrooming).
Cats love to bask in the sunshine and the
normal cycle of night and day helps govern natural
behaviour by influencing their hormone levels.
Cats may develop
behaviour problems if they are stressed by the lack of opportunity to express their
normal behavioural repertoire.
Some
cats may indulge in those
normal behaviours that are deemed safe, such as grooming, sleeping and eating, but to an excessive level as a means to self - sooth in stressful circumstances.
It often helps to consider the
cat's
normal behaviour, needs and motivations.
EXCESSIVE VOCALIZATION Meowing is a completely
normal feline
behaviour, but some owners are disturbed when their
cats» vocalizations become loud or prolonged, and especially when they disturb the owner from sleep!
These playful (or predatory)
behaviours are
normal and one of your
cat's most ingrained instincts to help her develop her hunting skills.
It then becomes important to establish the
cat's motivation for this
behaviour and whether, in the context, it is
normal or abnormal.
Aggressive responses seen in pet
cats are closely related to the natural
behaviour of the species and are a
normal part of predation, play and social conflict.
If on the other hand, your
cat's
normal behaviour changes and they suddenly begin to urinate inside the house, or are no longer using their litter tray, then you need to understand why.
When
cats watch us they appear to be very adept at reading non-verbal cues, particularly if they represent a change in our
normal behaviour or in any way signal danger.