Posted by Jeanne on March 16, 2009
If you happen to have plants in your home that are not harmful to your cat, the odds are that you don’t want your cat to destroy them. Cats are very curious and will try getting into everything. It is also important to note that it is instinctive for cats to claw or dig as they do in the litter box
. If you are not careful, they might do the same to your plants.
To prevent the certain mess that will occur if they do dig, you need to go to a craft store and purchase a plastic needlepoint mesh. Cut it to fit the opening of the pot and apply it over the dirt. This will keep your cat from clawing at the dirt in your plant. Chewing on plants is another matter entirely. All you need to do is spray the leaves and coat them with a cayenne spray or a bitter apple spray that you can get at most pet shops. The bad taste will keep your cat from chewing further.
Posted by Jeanne on March 9, 2009
Cats tend to be a more independent type of pet. That is why many people prefer them over other types of pets. However, you might find that your feline friend doesn’t always do what he is supposed to. At this point, you need to find a way to discipline your cat that doesn’t involve hitting and screaming at him. If you bought your cat as a kitten, the odds are he will pick up on what is allowed and what isn’t fairly quickly. If you bought an adult cat, you might have to work on a few bad habits, but you need to remember to be patient while doing so.
The first thing that you should know is that it helps to use the same words when disciplining your cat. Don’t change it all the time because you will end up confusing your cat. If there is more than just you in the house, you need to make sure that your discipline techniques are uniform so that the cat will not be confused as to who they need to listen to.
