It’s important to ensure that our cats are not just surviving; we want them to be happy, too. We may never know whether cats experience “happiness” like humans feel, but we do want to maximize their positive emotional states.
Natural kid behaviors like quick movements, loud noises, and grabby hands can be scary for cats. How can we make sure kids and cats are okay together?
Once you have decided what food to feed your cat, the next step is figuring out how to feed them. As small carnivores, cats have a unique style of eating that can be encouraged in our homes.
Let’s talk about some of the perks of having a dual diagnosis of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that make me a better cat behavior consultant.
Walking down the food aisle at a pet store can be rather overwhelming. With so many brands, dry foods versus canned, and specialty diets, it can be difficult to decide what would be best for your cat.
With bites or scratches directed towards people or other pets, an aggressive cat can be dangerous and distressing in any household. By understanding your cat’s aggression, you can create a plan to address your cat’s needs.
When you need help with your cat’s behavior, finding the right professional is important. You will want to figure out which of these has the right skillset to help reach your goals.
Counters are naturally reinforcing and incredibly interesting to cats. But with an understanding of the cat’s behavior, you can keep your cats away from these restricted areas.
Training empowers them to have control by choosing to perform behaviors that will earn them good things like treats. Once they learn a behavior like targeting, it can be used to make scary situations more positive.
Preventing non-recognition aggression requires thinking like a cat – and their nose – to set them up for a happy reunion with their housemates.
