Right....so you've already identified one potential source of the problem. At the risk of asking the bleedin' obvious - have you told your kids to avoid wearing such clothes when they come over?Yes, they have a cat. My youngest wears baggy fluffy jumpers which has cat hairs on. I have always said maybe that's why he seems more playful/aggressive toward her.
Adult cats are usually fine around kittens. That stops when the kitten reaches puberty. I've seen it happen many many times, even between siblings. Sometimes they'll co-exist ok, other times it's carnage.It depends on the cat and what it's life was before you got it, can always remember when I was a kid next door had a cat that you couldnt go near without getting hissed at and a need for a bandage if you was slow but a kitten from a few doors down made them almost into a disney princess when around.
Yes I've mentioned it and thankfully as its the heat wave the baggy woolly jumpers haven't been seen for some time.Right....so you've already identified one potential source of the problem. At the risk of asking the bleedin' obvious - have you told your kids to avoid wearing such clothes when they come over?
That could help. But then with a new baby perhaps you're being ultra cautious with your teenagers' feelings and reluctant to impose any "rules"? Apologies if that is an incorrect and/or unwelcome thought! I was just wondering if possibly your cat is fed up with you being thoughtful and accommodating (aka unassertive to him) and has decided to take on the role himself
I suspect that this is part of his overall behaviour and if it was the only issue then it can be fairly easily resolved, for me a stern no and a shake of the finger generally works and for the persistent offenders a short squirt from a water bottle emphasizes the point. But in your cats case you need to address all the issues it is having rather than singling out just this one.Another thing I have problem with is he likes to scratch anything and everything no matter what it is. Curtains, sofa/arm chair hanging tapestry, storage boxes etc
He has a scratching board and scratching post but doesn't stop him.
Exactly my problem. Too many issues that if he did one or a few I wouldn't mind but when all together can get very tiring and annoying.I suspect that this is part of his overall behaviour and if it was the only issue then it can be fairly easily resolved, for me a stern no and a shake of the finger generally works and for the persistent offenders a short squirt from a water bottle emphasizes the point. But in your cats case you need to address all the issues it is having rather than singling out just this one.
Unfortunately its mainly a case of keeping on top of them and telling them off when they do it. You can also try double sided sticky tape. Good news is that hopefully its shouldn't take too long for them to stop as long as they find an alternative.Another thing I have problem with is he likes to scratch anything and everything no matter what it is. Curtains, sofa/arm chair hanging tapestry, storage boxes etc
He has a scratching board and scratching post but doesn't stop him.
Any suggestions on how to prevent this?
Cats have scent glands in their paws so when they sharpen their claws they are putting their own personal scent on whatever they're scratching. It's a way of marking their territory and to say This is MINE!Yes I've mentioned it and thankfully as its the heat wave the baggy woolly jumpers haven't been seen for some time.
This week he's been like a completely different cat, he's been much more friendly towards everyone. Haven't a clue why tho.
Another thing I have problem with is he likes to scratch anything and everything no matter what it is. Curtains, sofa/arm chair hanging tapestry, storage boxes etc
He has a scratching board and scratching post but doesn't stop him.
Any suggestions on how to prevent this?
Similar to the ladies thenCats have scent glands in their paws so when they sharpen their claws they are putting their own personal scent on whatever they're scratching. It's a way of marking their territory and to say This is MINE!
It sounds to me like he's feeling rather insecure and needs to keep reassuring himself which, unfortunately can manifest itself in aggression.
That's a v good point. In my experience cats tend to find one particular place /item to have a really good scratch. They need to scratch not only to keep their claws sharp and in good trim but also to have a really good stretch. The fact that he's scratching everything is likely to be marking territory rather than actual need.Cats have scent glands in their paws so when they sharpen their claws they are putting their own personal scent on whatever they're scratching. It's a way of marking their territory and to say This is MINE!
It sounds to me like he's feeling rather insecure and needs to keep reassuring himself which, unfortunately can manifest itself in aggression.
Another method of scent marking is spraying urine everywhere but we'll leave that to you chaps!!Similar to the ladies then
That don't really work for cats more than for the time the other cats turn up and give the area a good arse up spraying.Another method of scent marking is spraying urine everywhere but we'll leave that to you chaps!!
That's part of a cat's lifestyle though.That don't really work for cats more than for the time the other cats turn up and give the area a good arse up spraying.