There is more to cats than the cuddly and lovable pets who purr on one corner of the house. At times, they can be a menace to housekeeping too. Scratches in furniture, broken ornaments, and ruined stockings are just a few things that misbehaving cats can do.

There is an explanation for cats being naughty. And if they are aware of why cats do this, people who have cats will be able to manage their pets’ behavior. Here are some issues about cats that make them misbehave combined with suggestions for making them act better.

Cats who suffer from boredom tend to be ill mannered. Since they do not have anything to do on a daily basis, they have no other means to resort to. When cats act in this behavior ,they are usually seeking attention. Other times, they may just be trying to find a way to exhaust their energy.

Regardless of the situation, problems can be alleviated if you just set aside some time to play with your cat. But you should not play with your cat right after he/she has misbehaved, as this will send the wrong message and reinforce the unwanted behavior.

Being nocturnal creatures, cats are normally active at night and this may be a time when they get into mischief. One solution to this problem is to keep your cat occupied during the day so that he/she will be tired at night and sleep, rather than keeping you up.

Some of the misbehavior noted in cats is caused by the urge to mate. Indoor cats especially may display problematic behavior at such times. You may want to consider a surgical solution to this problem. Female cats can be spayed, while males can be neutered; this brings sexually-driven behavior problems to an end.

Cats misinterpret owners’ reaction to its misbehavior. Owners usually get mad when their pets misbehave. But they are vague in telling their pets that they are mad. When owners reprimand their pets for misbehaving, cats think that their owners just want to play with them.

Owners must be clear with their reactions. If their pets misbehave, owners would make it clear that it is a punishment and not a game. Remember that cats seek reward. They avoid punishment. Do not make misbehaving enjoyable to your cat by giving it a lot of attention when it happens. By associating punishment for misbehaving cats learn what should not be done.

Cats have fun playing with specific objects in the home. There are objects that cats adore. It might be the curtains, or pillows. One advantage is that they don’t like some smells also. Spray an irritating odor on those objects to keep the cats at a distance. By being aware of the reason that pets have bad behaviors owners have a better opportunity to fix these bad behaviors.

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