HOW DO I HELP MY CAT WITH BEHAVIORAL ISSUES?
Sometimes cats can start scratching up carpets and walls, spraying, or even becoming a bully toward other pets or you. If your cat is making a mess of your house, you shouldn't let that go unchecked. You need to find the cause and address the situation.
If your cat's behavior has suddenly changed, this might be from unaddressed stress, nervousness, or a significant adjustment in his life. If your schedule recently changed, for example, then your cat might start acting out as a result. So how can you help your cat? Start by doing what you can to help him feel more confident, safe, and secure.
A Big Change Can Be a Trigger
Many things can cause a cat to feel insecure and act out. Merely rearranging furniture can trigger insecurity. If you worked from home during the pandemic and now you're leaving for work, your cat might feel stressed. Don't forget that your kitty can pick up on your nerves too. If you're feeling stressed about returning to work, your cat could reflect those feelings.
Other pandemic-related changes might also trigger some insecurity in your cat. Maybe you and your friends and family are vaccinated, so now you have them over more frequently to visit. Or you're traveling again or just leaving the house more in general than you used to. Any of these actions, big or small, could be enough to cause your cat to feel stressed.
