From the ArcaMax Publishing, Cats & Dogs Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/catsanddogs/s-568505-339518
When I was growing up, I almost always had a cat. Back then, a cat was
just a replaceable "thing" to most people, and if one got run over,
killed by the neighbor's dog, poisoned, or just disappeared, there was
always another cat to be found. Fortunately, attitudes have changed
over time. These days many people recognize that animals should not be
treated as a disposable possession.Certainly, I've gotten wiser as
I've gotten older, and my cats have benefited from that.So I decided
to take all the tips, tricks, and advice I learned and "compress" it
into a sanity saving resource for anyone battling bad cat behavior.
Unfortunately, one of the side effects of people bringing cats indoors
has been a trend toward having them declawed for their owner's
personal comfort.Declawing a cat is not a good or safe or reasonable
thing to do!Look down at your hands and imagine having your
fingertips, up to the first knuckle, being cut off. THAT is what
happens when a cat is declawed!Please know this: With a little work,
you CAN train your cat to use a scratching post and preserve that
beautiful sofa and lace curtains.
Cats are clean animals. They prefer to "do their business" in sand or
dirt . . . just about any substance they can paw at and cover their
wastes up with. So don't worry. You're dealing with an animal that
"wants" to use some device.This may sound a bit strange to you, but
cats like to use the litter box in private. Yes, if they were people,
they would be the type that would not only close the bathroom door
completely, they would probably lock the door as well
Cats meow; that's the predominate way how cats communicate ,and the
type of meow they use gives you a good idea of what they're trying to
communicate with you.A favorite method of communicating is the cat's
purr, which is unique to the feline species. You may already know that
a cat purrs when he's content.However, if you pay close attention to
your cat, you'll notice that he also purrs when he's nervous, feeling
a little uneasy or even if he's in great pain.
Does your cat "head-butt" you? That's the cat's standard affectionate
greeting. Try "head-butting" him back. Seriously. Not very hard of
course. You'll discover that he really enjoys this. You'll also soon
discover that you've got a bond forming with this feline.
Cats are truly one of the most interesting, unique pets you can own.
And if you care for your cat properly, chances are he or she will be
with you for years and years to come. But, no matter how good your
intentions are, you're not being fair to your cat if you don't learn
how to care for him properly. It's really easy to do...
Who Else Wants To Discover The Secrets To Having A Perfectly Well
Behaved, Healthy, Happy Cat That Makes You The Envy Of All Your
Friends?And Enjoy A Deeper Relationship With Your Cat Then You Ever
Dreamed Possible! If you are a true cat lover, this is the most
important article you'll read all year.
Why? You ask. Because; You're about to learn exactly what your cat is
communicating to you through body language and her various noises!
You're about to discover exactly how to train your cat so it does
exactly what you want, when you want (such as come when called, never
scratch the furniture or bite, use the human toilet or litter box
perfectly, eat what you give it, and be more affectionate!
You'll have a much closer, happier relationship with your cat, even if
you already get on really well! You probably didn't even realize you
could train your cat. Well rest assured, it's easy when you know how
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This Step By Step Program is called "ULTIMATE CAT SECRETS" and is
available now for anyone who is interested.Just go to http://allaboutcats2.blogspot.com/
and research the site