There are many cases of cats being naughty, such as jumping around in the room, the bonsai plants in the room cannot escape its clutches, and the frequent barking makes family and neighbors unable to sleep peacefully. Or defecate anywhere, making the room dirty, what should parents do in the face of such a cat?
First, find the root of the problem
A lot of times, your cat isn't doing something just for the sake of doing it, but rather intolerable behavior for some reason. Your cat may just have some difficulty adjusting to a new environment, or may need more love and attention. If your cat has had a flare-up with no previous problems, try to think about what might be causing his bad behavior.
Here are some possible reasons:
1. Having trouble coping with changes.
If you've moved to a new home, your cat may still be in the process of getting used to its surroundings, so be patient and let him settle in. If you give him a new litter box and he suddenly poops out of the box, switch back to the one he likes.
2. Overstimulation.
Your cat may be irritated by excessive noise outside, a neighbor's dog, the TV, or even the sounds of your guests trying to care. Know that your cat needs a little privacy and quiet sometimes.
3. Not enough entertainment.
Your cat may be acting agitated and rough because you haven't given him enough attention or toys. Play with your cat for a quarter of an hour at least twice a day by rocking a toy, rolling a ball on the floor, or giving it a toy bite.
4. Health problems.
It's best to take your cat to the veterinarian at this time to investigate the cause of your cat's bad behavior.
Two, change its environment
your cat Depressed or disturbed behavior may be due to a bad past experience - for example, if he has been startled while using the litter box, he may resist urinating in the same area again. Try moving the litter box to a quieter place. Alternatively, if you notice your cat is repeatedly urinating in one place, don't put its food bowl there, it won't urinate where it eats.
Third, use rewards to reinforce good behavior
If You're trying to get your cat to re-enable the litter box and give him a small reward or petting when he does. Start by rewarding every success; then reduce the frequency of rewards, but still reward your cat for good behavior. This will teach your cat that good behavior has positive consequences, and make it more likely to stick with it on its own when not rewarded every time. Here are some ways to reward your cat:
1. Playtime.
Reward your cat for a few minutes of play.
2. Follow.
Just hug, pet, or snuggle your cat when it's done right.
3. Irregular rewards.
You shouldn't give too much of this kind of reward, but you can give your cat a reward when he does something right, such as using a scratching post or trimming his claws such as.
4. Stop bad behavior
Cats don't like water and high-pitched noise. The next time you catch your cat doing something bad, spray it with water and make a high-pitched psssst sound or shake a pot of coins at the same time. Hide yourself so the cat can't find out it's you spraying the water - you want to associate bad behavior with water, not your presence. Remember that you should spend more time rewarding your cat for good behavior than punishing him for bad behavior. Water sprays may not be effective for all types of cats. Some long-haired cats may not feel water due to their fur. Find a squirt bottle with a powerful spray head, or try a high-pitched whistle.
Do not use air cans. If your cat likes to pull your toilet paper out or knock over your furniture. Put an empty water bottle in the toilet roll or corner. It will accidentally bump into the water bottle and be startled by a loud noise. Do not harm your cat's body. If it bites or scratches you, just walk away or spray it with water, but don't do a counterattack that could reinforce the cat's attack, no matter how painful you are at the time.
5. Know when to take your cat to the vet
Your cat may be symptomatic of urination problems, anxiety, indigestion, or some other health issue. If you've tried everything to stop bad behavior and nothing has worked, or if your cat is showing new alarming problems, take him to the veterinarian quickly. Your veterinarian will let you know if your cat has a behavioral disorder, which is best addressed by a behavioral specialist or trainer; if they can't help you, your cat may have a deeper problem.
Finally, there are many ways to punish cats. When punishing cats, the owner should master a reasonable degree. Parents should be clear about rewards and punishments, small punishments and big admonitions, and not abuse and beat cats at will. Because pet cats also have their own proud characters and their own dignity, it is a feasible way for the owner to punish the cat for misbehavior by gently slapping the cat on the head.