Cat behavior problems are a common cause of concern for many cat owners. Many cat owners can tell when a behavior is abnormal, but for some people reviewing what is normal behavior is a good refresher.
Cat behavior problems are one of the most common reasons why cats are given over to shelters by their owners. The two most common reasons for this are feline aggression and litter box problems. For many owners they reach a point where they have tried everything and can not tolerate the problem anymore and so are forced to give the cat up.
For many people when learning about cat behavior it is important that they should learn what normal cat behavior is.
Cats normally eat several small meals a day. Normally their meal size is about 10 to 20 grams which is approximately the size of mouse. Cats like eating several small meals a day which helps them with digestion. Remember it not abnormal for a wild cat not to eat for a day to two between meals. Lions and tigers routinely go for days between meals in Africa.
Also cats love to take naps during the day and all night long. Cats can be very active at night. Some new owners get concerned when their cat sleeps all the time. While sometimes there might be a medical concern, most times it is just a normal cat behavior.
Cats also like to cover their feces in the litter box. Many cat owners get overly concerned when a cat does not cover its feces in the litter box. Most cats learn to do this from their mothers so this cat my have grown up by itself as a stray.
By knowing what normal cat behavior is you can better identify abnormal cat behavior. By taking an interest in cat behavior you can really learn to appreciate how complex your cat really is.
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