Why seek advice for your cat’s behaviour

Feline behaviour problems can rapidly deteriorate. Whether you have a single cat with a problem or several cats in a household affecting each other, behaviours can quickly become a severe problem for your cat as well as you:

1. Cats trying to live in an environment of disharmony can have reduced quality of life and feel constantly threatened. 
2. Cat with toiletting issues can develop preferences and aversions that don’t work well with what an owner wants.
3. Cats choosing to scratch furniture and other items in the house can lead to costly damage around the home.
4. Cats who are anxious or fearful can react with aggression or may have reduced quality of life if they can never feel safe.

Some cats with ongoing anxieties may simply hide away. This is not necessarily a problem for an owner but is a quality of life issue for a cat.

Not only can behaviour be affected by emotional state, but so too can general health. Ongoing bladder, bowel and skin issues may need treatment for mental health issues in cats.

To people, feline behaviour is very subtle. Cats say a lot with their tail, ears, head and body carriage, and pupil size. Owners rarely understand the significance of what they see and need help to help their cat or cats. 

As with all behaviour problems, owners should seek appropriate advice for help with their cat or cats. Doing so leads to better cat welfare and often can lead to more simple case management.