When a cat does something wrong, the owner is very angry, and at this time the thing they most want to do is to spank it. If they really hit the cat, the cat will inevitably begin to fear its owner. Not only will it continue to make mistakes, but it will also avoid its owner. What can be done then? Can we spank a cat when it does something wrong?

　　1. What Should We Do When a Cat Does Something Wrong?

　　1. Immediately criticize on the spot. When it does something wrong, you should immediately shout "No!" or "Hey!" in a loud voice to scold it. Of course, the cat does not stop acting because it understands the words, but only because it is frightened by the loud noise. If this is done repeatedly, the cat will gradually feel that it will be scolded loudly and find it troublesome, so it will stop. After a cat does something wrong, taking it to the crime scene to lecture it is completely useless. Cats are forgetful animals; even if scolded for what just happened, they won’t understand why.

　　2. Patient education. It doesn’t mean that after scolding today, it will be allowed tomorrow. Instead, the same patient attitude should be maintained at all times. If the person gives up halfway, all previous efforts will be wasted. Thinking "I will be forgiven soon anyway" will make the cat lose control.

　　3. When the cat behaves well, praise it loudly on the spot. Although cats cannot understand the owner’s words, they clearly distinguish between scolding voices and praising voices. When praised, a cat’s mood improves, which gradually enhances the effectiveness of education.

　　2. Can Cats Be Spanked When They Do Something Wrong?

　　You should absolutely not hit a cat when it does something wrong. If you hit a cat casually, it will develop fear of its owner and then a submissive personality. Since cats are much smaller than humans, being hit can easily cause injury. If you really want to educate your cat, you can use spraying water because cats dislike water. You can put water into a small spray bottle and spray the cat if it misbehaves; the cat will become alert. But be careful not to spray too much water, as a cat getting chilled is bad. Also, some cats used to being bathed are not afraid of water. If the cat isn’t afraid of water, use another punishment method, which is to lock it in a dark room!

　　3. Prohibition of Cat Abuse

　　Some owners lightly tap the cat’s butt when it does something wrong, which is an acceptable way to educate cats. However, some owners abuse their cats because the cats misbehave. No one agrees with this act. Cats are living beings with their own thoughts and feel pain when hit. Many animal lovers now upload photos of cat abuse and abusers online to raise awareness and condemn cruelty: no matter the reason, cat abuse should never occur. The emergence of cat abuse is ultimately a collapse of human kindness. If our education focuses on nurturing humanity alongside skill-building rather than overemphasizing competitive anxiety, people pursuing their ideal lives will better understand human compassion. Then, society will become more harmonious and beautiful, and small animals will live more safely.

　　Cats have their own personalities. If a cat makes a mistake in daily life, owners should try to be tolerant. In our worldview, cats are our pets, but perhaps in the cat’s worldview, we are the pets. Therefore, mutual tolerance is essential. (Source：PetsZone)