Like people, cats come with their own individual personalities.
They all posses quirks and qualities that make them unique.
However, one of the most challenging quirks is that some felines have a tendency to chew on things they're not supposed to, like cords and wires and your houseplants.
If cat chewing is a problem for you, here are 3 easy ways to put an end to it.
Why Cats Chew There are a number of reasons why cats might chew.
Kittens, like puppies, experience pain when teething and will bite on things to relieve the pain and pressure.
Adult cats with dental problems sometimes exhibit this behavior for the same reason.
Few owners make a habit of examining their pet's teeth, and many feline dental problems go unnoticed until their animals start gnawing problematically or suffer other health problems as a result of dental disease.
Another reason why cats may display this characteristic is due to sheer boredom.
Nevertheless, it's a good idea to consult a veterinarian to rule out underlying health issues before trying to correct this behavior.
How To Stop Cat Chewing For perfectly healthy pets who are just misbehaving, you can discourage their bad manners by using the following strategies:
Not only does it damage belongings and valuables, but it poses a hazard to your pets and can result in minor shock and even death.
Make sure you rectify this behavior as soon as possible.
They all posses quirks and qualities that make them unique.
However, one of the most challenging quirks is that some felines have a tendency to chew on things they're not supposed to, like cords and wires and your houseplants.
If cat chewing is a problem for you, here are 3 easy ways to put an end to it.
Why Cats Chew There are a number of reasons why cats might chew.
Kittens, like puppies, experience pain when teething and will bite on things to relieve the pain and pressure.
Adult cats with dental problems sometimes exhibit this behavior for the same reason.
Few owners make a habit of examining their pet's teeth, and many feline dental problems go unnoticed until their animals start gnawing problematically or suffer other health problems as a result of dental disease.
Another reason why cats may display this characteristic is due to sheer boredom.
Nevertheless, it's a good idea to consult a veterinarian to rule out underlying health issues before trying to correct this behavior.
How To Stop Cat Chewing For perfectly healthy pets who are just misbehaving, you can discourage their bad manners by using the following strategies:
- Obtaining cat-friendly plants - Felines have a natural desire to eat greenery and your live houseplants may become a target.
Some of these plants, such as azaleas, ivy, mistletoe and poinsettia can be extremely toxic to them.
Either discard those plants, or make them completely unavailable.
Now place the plants that your furry friends love, such as lemongrass, thyme and catmint around your house to keep them from chewing your other plants. - Relieving boredom - Provide a variety of toys for your animals to play with.
This will keep them busy and prevent the chewing tendency.
Try different different types of toys to see which ones they prefer.
Keep the collection out of reach and give them only 2-3 items at a time.
Just so they don't get bored of the toys, rotate them every few days. - Using a deterrent - Apply bitter apple spray to plants, furniture and just about anything your cats like to sink their teeth in to.
Bitter apple spray is non-toxic and safe to use.
It will not harm your animals, but makes the items that you spray taste awful.
Not only does it damage belongings and valuables, but it poses a hazard to your pets and can result in minor shock and even death.
Make sure you rectify this behavior as soon as possible.
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