There are many reasons why some cats are bad-tempered. It’s commonly believed that their temperament can be influenced by the way they are born or raised.
Changes in a cat’s behaviour can often be explained by a health problem. Pain can cause cats to behave differently. It’s easy to mistake a problem as behavioural, which in fact is medical. Should you observe a significant change in your cat’s behaviour, then a visit to the vet is the best place to start.
It pays to remember that cats don’t like to share or queue. Sharing of ‘resources’ such as litter trays and foodbowls can cause stress and anxiety for many cats. It’s always a good idea to provide each cat with their own litter box, food, water bowls and bed. A lack of space to hide from or avoid other cats, competition for territory and lack of individual attention can also add to household friction.
Moving to a new house, the arrival of a new baby, new pets and other types of change can seriously impact cat behaviour. Cats are creatures of habit and tend to be territorial.
| A．Some cats simply do not like being touched and handled. |
| B．Watch out for changes in eating, drinking or litter-box habits. |
| C．When your cat seems lonely, you can hold it gently in your arms. |
| D．If so, offering the cat a high place to sit, such as a climbing tree, can be helpful. |
| E．So a change in routine may cause them to react, including withdrawal or aggression. |
| F．Don’t forget their incredible sense of smell, which is a useful tool of communication. |
| G．In fact, even the sweetest cats can suddenly become bad-tempered and behave out of character. |
