Behaviors of Domestic Cats

Cats have been unploughed as domestic pets since ancient times. They ar known as loyal, picky and independent creatures. Their looks can tell us whether they have a sensible ailment, ar consider or worried or are intelligent and confineed. (Catsinfo. com) When a scour rubs up against someone, they are chargeing ownership of that someone and marking them as such. Cats can be quite finicky as to who they like and can even choose to ignore someone if they lo claxone they do not like them. (Budiansky, 2002) A tramp is natur whollyy devoted to claw things such as furniture, drapes or rugs.M some(prenominal) people have their cats declawed to proscribe damage to these objects. While this was commonplace for some(prenominal) years, it is now becoming something of a controversy. Animal rights activists and many cat owners are comparing the procedure to amputation and vehemently oppose the practice. With time and effort, cats can be trained to use a scratching post. unrival ed problem for cat owners is the hazard that most post plants present to the cats. In the wild, cats eat browse to help with fur in their stomach. Many common house plants can be poisonous to cats if ingested.Hanging plants are not always safe since cats bequeath climb furniture to accomplish them. Some owners have found that growning a small patch of grass in a container will keep the cats happy enough to withdraw from the other plants alone. Many indoor cats use a group cut instead of the come indoors. In the wild, cats bury their feces to keep predators from scenting them. This behavior continues inwardly as well. Cats are naturally clean animals and like the litter street corner to be clean as well. One of the main issues for cat owners is micturition in an area other than the litter calamity.There can be many causes for this behavior and it is examination and error until the problem is resolved. Finding the right litter box and type of litter can also be trial and error as some cats prefer one thing, some some other. One reason for a cat to refuse to use the litter box is that it is not clean. If the litter box is clean, it may be a natural ailment such as a bladder infection or urinary tract infection. Any ailments should be treated by a veterinarian. A cat may show it is upset by urination outside the litter box as well.Cats can be upset by any number of things such as changes in habitat, additions of parvenue pets to the family or other changes. Watching a cats rump can be a beloved indication of the cats mood. A tail that is erect and held high indicates a friendly mood. A tail that is laying down and twitching usually indicates the cat is broody or irritable. A tail held high and fluffed out is a good indicator that the cat will attack if provoked. (xmission, 2007) Cats show affection in several ways. Purring is the most commonly recognized behavior of a friendly, content cat.A cat will purr when happy, many times while beingness petted. Cats will also rub against a person to show friendliness and also to mark the person as their. Cats have scent glands all over their bodies that enable them to mark their filth. property This is another behavior interpreted from the wild where they mark their territory against other animals invading it. Butting their heads against a person is another way of showing affection. Urinary spray is also a way for them to mark their territory but having them spayed or castrate at around six months of age will stop this behavior.Cats are natural hunters and will stalk birds, small animals and toys. It is their instinct to hunt that causes them to swoop on toys and bat them around. Cats are good hunters and quite fast at times. Many farms keep cats as mousers in the barn and home. Cats will drop back small toys or laser lights. This is the hunting instinct in them cause this behavior as cats are attracted by movement. Cats have a disposition to show attention to people who do not care for cats when they visit. This is cod to a behavior in the wild that indicates submissivness.Cats will look straight off at another cat and show aggression if protecting territory or young. A cat who refuses to look directly at another cat or seems to ignore it is showing submission to the other cat. It is the comparable behavior in people who do not care for cats, they race to look away or try to ignore the cat. This is an invitation to the cat to show dominance. A cat that is injured or in pain will tend to hide itself in a dark area. This is a behavior that oft saves their lives in the wild. Injured or weak animals often constrain food for predators so hiding is a natural instinct.Cats will often do the same thing indoors when hurt. It is important to remember that any injured or pained animal will strike out if frightened and extra care should be taken when attempting to extricate the cat from its hiding place. (xmission, 2007) Cats make wonderful pets and are rel atively low maintantence due to their independent nature. They do not require constant attention or reassurance. They can be trained to overcome inappropriate behavior and are extremely affectionate when it suits them. Whether the cat is an indoor cat or an outside cat, the behaviors tend to be the same.Instinct plays a large part in cat behavior and knowing these behaviors can lead to a satisfactory cat and owner relationship. Works Cited Budiansky, Stephen. The Character of Cats The Mystery Is Not Why Theyre So Antisocial but Why Theyre Social at All. The Atlantic periodic June 2002 75+. Questia. 26 Sept. 2007 . http//www. catsinfo. com Moore, Glenda. Catstuff Retrieved September 24, 2007 from http//www. xmission. com/emailbox/whycat. htm