Behavioral Problems in Cats - Cats.com https://cats.com/cat-behavior/cat-behavior-problems In-depth cat product reviews, behavior guides, and vet-written education on symptoms, diseases, and more. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:29:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://cats.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/all-about-cats-favicon-60x60.png Behavioral Problems in Cats - Cats.com https://cats.com/cat-behavior/cat-behavior-problems 32 32 6 Common Reasons Why Cats Pee Outside the Litter Box https://cats.com/cat-peeing-outside-litter-box https://cats.com/cat-peeing-outside-litter-box#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:29:54 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=14985 Are you frustrated, losing sleep, and thinking of giving your cat away because he or she is peeing outside of the litter box? You are not alone! House soiling outside... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/cat-peeing-outside-litter-box/feed 26 10 Causes of Aggression in Cats and How To Help https://cats.com/aggression-in-cats https://cats.com/aggression-in-cats#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:13:21 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=30704 Aggression in cats is a major problem that can result in injury to humans and pets. Although feline aggression towards humans isn’t frequently reported as dog attacks, it’s a significant... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/aggression-in-cats/feed 27 11 Ways to Prevent Your Cat from Peeing in the House https://cats.com/prevent-cat-from-peeing-in-house https://cats.com/prevent-cat-from-peeing-in-house#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:00:32 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=102472 Cats might have peeing accidents in the house due to underlying medical conditions, stress, litter box aversion, or a problematic owner. In this article, we’ll explore these potential triggers and... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/prevent-cat-from-peeing-in-house/feed 0 6 Reasons for Unprovoked Aggression in Cats & How To Help https://cats.com/unprovoked-aggression-in-cats https://cats.com/unprovoked-aggression-in-cats#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:27:32 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=99953 Unprovoked aggression in cats can manifest either suddenly or as a chronic issue. This behavior includes actions such as attacks, bites, and other violent actions intended to intimidate another individual... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/reduce-conflict-between-cats/feed 2 Why Does My Cat Guard Me When I Go to the Bathroom? https://cats.com/why-does-my-cat-guard-me-when-i-go-to-the-bathroom https://cats.com/why-does-my-cat-guard-me-when-i-go-to-the-bathroom#comments Sat, 15 Mar 2025 02:37:48 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=53483 You may think you need privacy when using the bathroom, but chances are your cat has other ideas! Does your cat follow you into the bathroom and stare as you... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/cat-misbehaving/feed 2 Why Do Cats Hiss & What You Need To Know https://cats.com/cat-hissing https://cats.com/cat-hissing#comments Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:07:51 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=17193 Do you ever find yourself asking, why do cats hiss? Like the low growl of a dog or the buzz of a rattlesnake’s tail, the hissing sound of a cat... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/cat-hissing/feed 2 Why Is My Cat Pooping on the Floor? Top 10 Reasons https://cats.com/cat-pooping-on-the-floor https://cats.com/cat-pooping-on-the-floor#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:47:28 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=48082 Living with a feline roommate is fantastic fun. After all, you get lots of cuddles, and it’s always playtime. However, there are some downsides to sharing a home with our... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/cat-pooping-on-the-floor/feed 3 Why Does My Cat Not Like Other Cats https://cats.com/why-does-my-cat-not-like-other-cats https://cats.com/why-does-my-cat-not-like-other-cats#comments Sun, 24 Nov 2024 02:33:03 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=42814 When you love sharing your home with one cat, it’s hard to resist adding even more feline friends to the family. You have to remember, however, that your cat might... Read more »

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