Punishing Them
Throwing your cat off the counter, throwing things at it, hitting it, and scolding it may signal that you’re angry, but it won’t understand why. Grabbing it and shoving its nose into a mess will leave it petrified. Fear often makes a cat’s behavior worse rather than better. Anger doesn’t teach your cat how to behave. It just teaches it to be afraid of you. A cat that doesn’t feel safe at home is more likely to run away at the first chance to find a new home.
Leaving Old Food Lying Around
Spoiled food isn’t any better for your cat than it is for you. It can lead to illnesses like food poisoning and pancreatic problems. Cats also appreciate being served fresh food. They don’t like it when food in their bowls sits out too long. This could be part of their finicky personality, or it could stem from an ancient instinct that protected their ancestors from eating rancid meat. Either way, cats feel appreciated and understood when their families respect their desire for fresh food.
Neglecting Them
Not giving your cat attention, affection, interaction, conversation, or playtime can make your pet depressed. Many people think that cats aren’t social animals, but this is far from the truth. Cats benefit from interaction and affection from their humans. Some cats are naturally affectionate, while other felines are more fearful of being held and petted.
If you have a fearful cat, be open to receiving affection from them and return it in kind.
Not paying attention to the small details
Never grooming your cat, ignoring frequent hairballs—which can signal a digestive problem—letting their claws get so long that they snag them around the house, not checking their ears for mites or infections even when they repeatedly shake their head. These are things that can be detrimental to your cat’s well-being. Remember, your cat is much more than a cute, fluffy pet to play with. They’re a living being with basic needs to stay happy and healthy.
Disturbing them while they eat
It’s natural for cats to be on high alert if there’s a lot of noise and activity around them during dinnertime. A noisy, busy area can cause stress and prevent cats from eating, or force them to eat too quickly. If you play loud music, your kids play their new video game at full volume, or you shout from room to room, this will disturb your cat while they eat. A quiet, peaceful area allows cats to eat in peace.
Not providing mental stimulation
. A bored cat is a sad cat. Humans can do many different things in their lives, but your cat is limited to the environment you provide. This means it’s up to you to provide activities for your cat. Cats need plenty of mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy. Try playing with them more often or providing toys that will entertain them while you’re at work.
If you live in a small apartment, consider adopting a second cat. Having a companion to play and interact with can go a long way in keeping indoor cats stimulated and happy. Both cats will grow up together and feel less lonely.
Yelling:
Loud voices will terrify your cat. Cats’ ears are extremely sensitive to loud, high-pitched noises. They may perceive the person making these noises as a threat and will begin to avoid them. Remember that yelling at your cat will harm your bond with your pet and cause it to associate negative emotions with you.
Ignore their fears
Cats have a good reason to jump and hide whenever they hear a loud or surprising sound. Our feline friends can hear sounds about 1.6 octaves higher than humans. Common sounds such as vacuum cleaners, video games, fireworks, balloons, or a loud TV can cause stress and anxiety in cats. Flattened ears, a low tail, an arched back, and searching for a place to hide are all signs that your cat is uncomfortable in a particular situation.
Keep in mind that it’s part of a cat’s survival instinct to be afraid of loud noises. Make sure you provide your cat with a calm, relaxed environment that helps them feel safe at home.
Forcing them into new interactions
Most cats are reserved around strangers. They aren’t particularly confident and prefer to make introductions at their own pace. When you force your cat to interact with new people, you’re disrespecting their feelings. It’s always best to let your cat make new friends at their own pace. Don’t force them to interact, and tell others to respect their space and feelings.
Leaving the Litter Box Dirty
Using a dirty bathroom is never a pleasant experience, and it shouldn’t be surprising if your cat feels the same way about their litter box. Cats are very clean animals and spend a large part of their day grooming themselves. If their litter box isn’t clean enough, cats may decide to relieve themselves outside of their litter box. Cleaning your cat’s litter box every day will make your cat happy and show them that you understand and respect their needs.
Ignoring Their Pain
Cats don’t speak human language, so pet owners often need to decode clues about their cat’s condition based on physical and behavioral changes. Whether it’s an infected tooth that’s making eating difficult or a urinary tract infection that makes litter box visits painful, it’s up to us to recognize the subtle signs and get them the help they need.
Monitoring your pet’s well-being means being a pain detective so you know if something is hurting your cat.
Not cleaning food or water bowls
Cats need fresh food and clean water every day. Forcing your cat to drink from a dirty bowl will make them upset, anxious, and stressed. It can also lead to health problems due to harmful bacteria that can grow in their bowl. The same goes for their food bowl.
Declawing
Declawing a cat is cruel. It’s like cutting off the last phalanx of your fingers, causing pain and mobility issues. It can even make your pet feel vulnerable or defenseless. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, since scratching is an innate cat behavior, declawed cats can suffer emotional stress when they can’t scratch. It’s unrealistic and inappropriate to try to stop your feline from engaging in its natural behavior.
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