Cat Behavior Library

ARF knows lives are enhanced by strengthening the bonds between humans and animals, and is dedicated to helping people keep their pets happily in their home.

The following Pet Behavior Library consists of articles dealing with several common behavior topics. ARF hopes these articles are helpful in your day-to-day training and management.

Re-printed from the Dumb Friends League.

Aversives for Cats
Cat Toys and How to Use Them
Cats: Indoor vs. Outdoor
Children and Cats: Important Information for Parents
Destructive Scratching in Cats
Developmental Stages of Kitten Behavior
Discouraging Roaming Cats
The Fearful Cat
Feline Social Behavior Between Family Cats
Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets
Litter Box Problem Prevention
Managing Your Kitten’s Rough Play
Play with Your Cat
Solving Litter-Box Problems
Understanding Cat Aggression Towards People
Your Cat Needs a Tag!
Your Talkative Cat

Re-printed from the San Francisco SPCA.

Book List for Conscientious Cat Owners
Cat Claw Clipping
Defining & Correcting "Bad" Behaviors
Importance of Confinement
Importance of Exercise
Moving with your Cat
Outside Time for Indoor Cats
Overstimulation and Petting Aggression
Why a Routine Is Important to Your Cat

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