Adoption success depends on understanding cat behavior. With time and patience, most concerns improve dramatically.
Cats feel safest when they know when food comes, where litter boxes are, and when interactions happen. Consistency reduces anxiety.
Start in a small room with food, water, litter, and a hiding spot. Expand access gradually as confidence grows.
Avoid grabbing or forced affection. Use a calm approach, treats, slow blinking, and a soft voice.
The #1 reason cats are surrendered.
If a cat suddenly stops using the box, it is almost always a medical cry for help. UTIs, crystals, and blockages are painful. The cat associates the box with pain and tries to go elsewhere.
See a vet immediately before trying behavioral fixes.
Normal response to stress—not aggression.
Usually overstimulation or fear.
Cats are active at dawn and dusk (crepuscular).
Need to mark territory and stretch. Use catnip to encourage post use.
Common in formerly neglected cats.
May indicate stress, pain, or allergies.
Guarding beds, people, or spaces.
Cats learn best when good behavior pays off.
Punishment increases fear, aggression, hiding behavior, and litter box issues.
Instead: Use redirection and environmental management.
This can take weeks or months—prevents lasting conflict!
Bored cats develop behavior problems. Enrichment protects their wellbeing.
Signs: Hiding, flinching, sudden aggression, overgrooming, vocalizing, or urinating outside the box.
Behavior changes often signal medical pain. Always rule out illness before assuming it is behavioral. Watch for:
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