Cats evolved as wild animals and with their domestication has come some problems that go along with that. The two most common behavioral problems seen with some cats are litter box problems and aggression issues.
Cat behavior problems can be one of the more frustrating experiences for cat owners, and it is the most common reason cats are often given over to shelters by their owners only to fall into to the hands of another unsuspecting owner.
Cats not using the litter box are the most common behavior problem. Sometimes this can be due to a medical problem but often times it can be due to other issues. Issues like stress, is a big reason why a lot of cats stop using the litter box.
Aggression is another one of the most common behavioral problem cats can get. This can range from biting your toes, to aggressively attacking the owner, to attacking other cats. Some cats can even have displaced aggression taking out their aggression on inanimate objects. Biting is a common problem owners have and this can be due to several things, from a cat learning that if they bite the owner's toe they get attention, to not know that they should shield their teeth when they play.
Cats waking owners up too early in the morning is another behavior problem many owners wish to change in their cats. Cats nap at all times of the day for short durations, so while you are trying to catch up on some sleep your well rested cat wants to burn off some energy by playing with you.
One simple ways to cure this problem is to simply play with your cat at night before bed time so they are more tired and will sleep longer in the morning. If you do this over a period of a couple of weeks you should be able to change your cat's sleeping cycle.
Cats are prone to many behavioral problems, many of which can be prevented by giving your cat a stable environment in which to live. Remember simply playing with your cat daily even for fifteen minutes will give them a chance to burn some extra energy and hopefully stay out of trouble.
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