Basic Knowledge of Cat Family Training
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Most cat parents tend to spoil their cats by allowing them to eat and sleep together with their owners. Little do they know such behavior is not only bad for the owner's health but also spoils the cat. As the saying goes, "No rules, no standards." If living in a family, some basic family training for cats is indispensable. Training cats will also reduce some unnecessary troubles for the owner.
1. Life Practice for Cats
When raising cats, attention must be paid to cultivating correct habits and behaviors. For example, cat lovers often let cats share pillows and sleep with people. If the cat is ill, such as with toxoplasmosis or fungal infections, it can transmit to humans. Also, cats are timid and like to climb high places, believing high spots are safe. Cabinets for ornaments and dining tables at home are places where cats are unwelcome; owners do not want precious items broken or food sampled first by the cat. However, climbing is a normal feline behavior, and forbidding cats from places they shouldn’t go can be achieved through training and discipline. Therefore, even as pets, basic training is necessary to help cats integrate smoothly into family life and not become a burden. This includes training for "come," stand, lie down and roll over, jump and circle through hoops, fetch training, claw sharpening training, and crawling through cat tunnels.
2. Rules for Cat Feeding and Play
Many owners boast, "My cat is so smart; it can stand straight up to take food." They also say that when the cat eats with people, it sits obediently on the chair. This is not a good sign. Soon, owners will start to worry because the kitten constantly begs for food, refuses its cat food, becomes increasingly picky, and ignores all guests. Like an untrained feral cat, it jumps onto the dining table to find its favorite food, quickly turning the table into a mess, which embarrasses the owner. Therefore, cats must be taught eating rules from an early age: fixed times, fixed places, and fixed portions. Never give cats human food; they must eat food specifically designed and produced for cats. Human food is not entirely suitable for their nutrition and growth. Kittens from three weeks old to five months spend most awake time playing, which is their cutest and most interesting phase. Whether playing with them or simply watching, it’s enjoyable. After five months, their playfulness decreases but still persists. Children’s toys, such as construction sets like LEGO, may not be suitable because some pieces are too small, have sharp edges, or could be bitten and swallowed, which is dangerous.
3. Training Cats for Toilet Habits
Cat urine and feces have an unpleasant odor; wild cats often cover their waste with soil. Some owners choose sand or cat litter; cat litter is better for cleanliness and parasite prevention. Cats love cleanliness, and with proper training from a young age, they will develop good habits of using a designated place for toilet needs.
Most cat parents tend to spoil their cats by allowing them to eat and sleep together with their owners. Little do they know such behavior is not only bad for the owner's health but also spoils the cat. As the saying goes, "No rules, no standards." If living in a family, some basic family training for cats is indispensable. Training cats will also reduce some unnecessary troubles for the owner.
1. Life Practice for Cats
When raising cats, attention must be paid to cultivating correct habits and behaviors. For example, cat lovers often let cats share pillows and sleep with people. If the cat is ill, such as with toxoplasmosis or fungal infections, it can transmit to humans. Also, cats are timid and like to climb high places, believing high spots are safe. Cabinets for ornaments and dining tables at home are places where cats are unwelcome; owners do not want precious items broken or food sampled first by the cat. However, climbing is a normal feline behavior, and forbidding cats from places they shouldn’t go can be achieved through training and discipline. Therefore, even as pets, basic training is necessary to help cats integrate smoothly into family life and not become a burden. This includes training for "come," stand, lie down and roll over, jump and circle through hoops, fetch training, claw sharpening training, and crawling through cat tunnels.
2. Rules for Cat Feeding and Play
Many owners boast, "My cat is so smart; it can stand straight up to take food." They also say that when the cat eats with people, it sits obediently on the chair. This is not a good sign. Soon, owners will start to worry because the kitten constantly begs for food, refuses its cat food, becomes increasingly picky, and ignores all guests. Like an untrained feral cat, it jumps onto the dining table to find its favorite food, quickly turning the table into a mess, which embarrasses the owner. Therefore, cats must be taught eating rules from an early age: fixed times, fixed places, and fixed portions. Never give cats human food; they must eat food specifically designed and produced for cats. Human food is not entirely suitable for their nutrition and growth. Kittens from three weeks old to five months spend most awake time playing, which is their cutest and most interesting phase. Whether playing with them or simply watching, it’s enjoyable. After five months, their playfulness decreases but still persists. Children’s toys, such as construction sets like LEGO, may not be suitable because some pieces are too small, have sharp edges, or could be bitten and swallowed, which is dangerous.
3. Training Cats for Toilet Habits
Cat urine and feces have an unpleasant odor; wild cats often cover their waste with soil. Some owners choose sand or cat litter; cat litter is better for cleanliness and parasite prevention. Cats love cleanliness, and with proper training from a young age, they will develop good habits of using a designated place for toilet needs.(Source：PetsZone)
