| now all cats have ‘attitude’ right? I | | | | Your new kitty can form some early habits based on |
| think that’s a well accepted fact. It’s | | | | early experiences. If the household has calm feeing |
| also a fact that cats have quite individual personalities | | | | there is a reduced likelihood of anxiety. |
| that set them apart from other pets. They are | | | | 2.Give your new housemate some time to settle in. |
| independent and selfish. The question is, are they | | | | If he/she wants to hide under the bed, you can bet |
| reflecting their owner, or is it just a part of their | | | | there may be a good reason, so let her stay there |
| particular breed? | | | | and come out when she wants to. |
| If you try to compare them with say, Pit Bull | | | | 3.Remember that kitty is a sensitive creature by |
| Terriers. It’s true that this is an aggressive | | | | nature and can be easily spooked. If she |
| breed of dog, and, whilst they can be calm when | | | | doesn’t have the confidence to mix with the |
| with their owner, when they are off leash, well | | | | rest of the family immediately, a little time could be all |
| anything can happen. Compare them to, say, a | | | | that is required. |
| Golden Labrador and you’ll see what a | | | | 4.Even after the passage of time, perhaps kitty still |
| difference a breed makes. Is it the same with cats. | | | | wants time alone. This is normal in all animals including |
| Are tabby cats the angriest? Or black cats, do they | | | | humans, so allow kitty time alone if that’s |
| own the title? | | | | what she is seeking. |
| I’m happy to tell you that it has nothing to | | | | 5.Remember that kitty may just be shy. People can |
| do with color, breed, or length of coat. It’s | | | | be and so can cats. You may just have to |
| just a part of their little personalities. You | | | | acceptkitty the way she is and leave her alone. |
| won’t be able to predict it but you will get an | | | | 6.If you have adopted your cat and find that she is |
| idea from their early behavior. A small percentage of | | | | having difficulty settling in, remember her history may |
| cats develop anti-social behavior and simply | | | | not have been a happy one and she is acting on past |
| don’t like being petted. In fact it’s a | | | | experiences whatever they may have been. |
| bit like being a human isn’t it? | | | | I hope the above thoughts have reduced your |
| Do You Have The Angriest Cat? | | | | anxiety about owning the angriest cat in the town, |
| I think it is helpful to think of an angry cat as a little | | | | and have helped you and, hopefully, kitty to adapt as |
| human. What do you do to cure the temper | | | | naturally as possible to her new surroundings. And |
| tantrums. Well here are some steps and points you | | | | remember, there is always someone who has a |
| might want to consider: | | | | story to tell as to why their cat is angrier than yours! |
| 1.Try to create and maintain a calm environment. | | | | |