The cats, just like people, They also need to communicate, with us and with other animals. We are more familiar with sounds like purring and growls, but there are many other sounds to the cats they can do, and a variety of motives for vocalizing. The scratches they can also be considered as a form of communication or expression (with pheromones), In addition to other perfectly normal reasons.
As for vocalization, the cats they are mainly used to relate, but also to transmit information. So, a change in vocalization and behavior of the cat, It can mean a home of medical alteration or incipient illness take with pain. It can also be the expression of the death or departure of a person or animal. In this last case must maintain the same customs and give more attention to thecat.
Normally the cats healthy MEW for care, waiting for a reaction from the owner in the form of food, Games, caresses, go outside, or simply, attention. Other main triggers of vocalizations in these pets are the trends within the different races of cats, as for example in the case of the Asian races, as the Siamese, you tend to be more vocal. To discourage to the cat to not Meow in these circumstances, simply ignore you when you are doing this. When it is quiet and well being, give him lots of love, or give you a prize of food o Candy to reinforce this behavior.
In case of a cat that the custom of living out should be changed it is recommended sterilization to remove impulses go out to look for a couple. Game programs must be created to increase activity and entertainment. Products that leave an undesirable odor can be used for the cat around the exit door.
With regard to the scratches First you have to understand that it is a normal behavior of the cat, for this reason, our goal should not be to remove this activity, If not do it in an appropriate place.
The cats They also have their preferences, so we must consider where the objects are located the cat scratch, What is its texture, shape and height to which Spider. After finding an object that is acceptable to be scratched (wooden pole wrapped in rope, a log of wood or a table lined with carpet), place it near the place where usually scratch (If you want to move it somewhere better you must not move more than 10 cm every day). At the same time it can cover objects that normally Spider and you don't want to do it with something unattractive or even annoying, as for example double sided adhesive tape, aluminum foil, sandpaper sheets. You can also sprinkle with pine essence, diluted lemon or eucalyptus.
A good way to avoid the consequences of the scratched is maintaining a good care or hygiene of nails. Approximately every two to three weeks should be cut. To do this, the best thing is to get to your cat This type of manipulation gradually. When cutting nails, be careful to not cut the pink part, because it will bleed and will be painful, which will result in aggressive reactions.
Although this behavior is annoying, Please note that the punishment by itself only will not help to solve the problem of thescratches unwanted. Anyway the punishment should apply at the same time that you discover to the cat scratching where should not, If not, is not effective. To the punishment may be for example a loud noise or something to do to end the conduct but who may not associate it with you.
The hooked has to be that last option, It is a procedure whereby the third phalanx of the finger and a leg is amputated. It should be avoided since the cat needs to scratch to release energy, mark the territory and exercise your muscles. To delete the last phalanx, the cat He is forced to change the position of walking movement-affecting. There are also a few cases or nails that you can apply to be the best alternative to the hooked. It's transparent covers that prevent that they can damage furniture and upholstery when they use your nails on them.