Archive for February, 2010
Redirected Aggression in Cats
Redirection of aggression is a phenomenon that isn’t often recognized by pet owners, but can be a significant cause of aggression problems.
It occurs when an animal becomes aggressively motivated but is blocked from actually aggressing against the initial target. That aggressive motivation is then expressed to another individual who wasn’t a part of the original encounter, that is, an “innocent by-stander.”
Cat Agility Trials
A while ago attended our first cat show and cat agility trial.
What an experience! Agility for cats is a relatively new activity but it is catching on in the U.S. and other countries. There is an organization devoted to the sport called the International Cat Agility Tournaments (www.CatAgility.com)
Night Time Catn’ Around
Last time we talked about insomnia in cats, where our kitties seem to be getting too little sleep and talked about a couple of conditions that need the attention of a veterinarian. There are other problems that may not need the help of a veterinarian.