A cat is an intelligent, easy-care pet that you might consider if you don't want one that takes a lot of effort. They are are also fairly low cost. They are not overly dependent on their owners, and because most cat behaviors are easy to live with, they require very little in the way of training. Think about adopting a cat as your new best friend!

Examples of cat behaviors that owners may need to seek help for are: spraying on furniture, clawing and pouncing. Some cats are intentionally aggressive and others just don't know any better. A cat may act rough, but is really just attempting to play. Still, these cat behaviors should be looked into and if possible, corrected, so as not to create further problems.

Some cats that were abused or rescued from a wild, unhealthy situation may exhibit feline behavior that appears aggressive or hostile. If the cat suffered previous abuse or mistreatment, he or she may be afraid of any new human interaction and may hesitate to open up to your affection. In such a situation, the first and most important thing is to show your new cat that you can be trusted.

If you give you cat the time and space to explore on its own, it will soon understand that you can be trusted. You need to show your cat a lot of care and patience. Sometimes this positive input can help to get rid of unwanted cat behaviors, such as aggression. All cats need space, especially kittens, which like lots of room to play. Adult cats also like to have a large area as if they feel trapped they may become aggressive.

Sometimes cats have issues that are difficult to diagnose. Occasionally the owner can see a cat vet to assess the problem. When diagnosis is successful, treatment can begin. All cats are individually unique, each has its own mannerisms and the like, and it is important to compare the cats actions to its prior actions and not other cats. Some cats have lots of pep, for others it is entirely normal to be lazy and lethargic all day. What is healthy action for one cat can be a sign of illness in another. Consult with your cat vet to assess your cat as an individual.

A good thing to remember is that every problem can be fixed in time. You shouldn't give up on your pet or decide you no longer want him or her just because it may be taking some extra time to train or resolve conflict. Dealing with cat behaviors is a normal part of owning a pet and as with humans, each cat has a personality all his own.

Cats are pets that are easy-care and fairly inexpensive. Feline behavior can be aggressive if the cat was abused or unsocialized, but may also appear to be aggressive if the cat is either afraid or being playful. If an owner has questions, they should consult their cat vet for suggestions about behavior. Good health care is also critical to good behavior. Patience and willingness to tolerate harmless cat behaviors, and learning to play with and understand your cat, helps to establish trust. Living with cats, like people, means adjusting your life to accommodate healthy cat behavior.