HOW DO I HELP MY CAT WITH BEHAVIORAL ISSUES?

Interactive toys can also help with boredom. Try the Kitty Tippy Track n' Roll Cardboard Toy or the Creative Kitty Roller Toy. A cat tunnel with catnip for your kitten to play in can also be a good outlet for your cat's pent-up energy.

Try Comfort Zone Calming Products

Your cat's e-meow-tional health is just as important as his physical health. Comfort Zone products are designed to help cats feel safe, happy, and calm using signals they understand. Comfort Zone drug-free calming solutions come in a wide range of products to help your pet's emotional well-being.

Try the Comfort Zone Calming Diffuser or the Comfort Zone Multi-Cat Diffuser if you have more than one cat. Use the diffusers in the rooms where your cat spends the most time. If your cat goes outside or has a lot of indoor space to explore, you should consider using the Comfort Zone Calming Collar.

Comfort Zone products may help curb unwanted behavior and help with relaxation. You can also spray the Comfort Zone Spray & Scratch Control Spray directly onto areas where your cat most frequently scratches or sprays to discourage return visits.

Help Your Cat Feel More Confident

Cats that feel threatened or less confident might lash out. But all is not lost. There's a lot you can do to build your cat's confidence. Increasing the bond with your cat through play or clicker training is a great way to build self-esteem.

Cats with more "vertical space" also tend to feel more secure. They know they can escape other pets if needed, and they have more "territory" to own. Try setting up cat trees and Hangin' Cat Condos.

Your Cat May Become a Captivated by the Feel of Something

Sometimes unwanted habits stem from your cat being captivated by an object, often focused on how something feels. A cat might chew spiky things, like broom bristles, or he may be drawn to plastic, like the six-pack rings on soda packs. Or he may want to claw and scratch at soft blankets until they are ruined. If your cat is preoccupied with an object, make the item he's focused on harder to reach. Put brooms away, cover electrical cords with hollow tubing, keep houseplants hanging from the ceiling where he can't get to them, or fold soft blankets and only take them out when you need them.