How to Deal with a Pet Cat Throwing a Tantrum
Norwegian Forest Cat
1. If it is a lonely old cat, you might consider adding a kitten to keep it company. Because an old and a young cat are more likely to accept each other. However, pay attention that the kitten should be brought home by someone the old cat does not know. The purpose of this person’s presence is to help prevent the old cat from associating you with the kitten and becoming jealous.
2. If the old cat shows hostility towards the kitten, try calling the kitten "the old cat’s kitten," as this can create a positive connection between them. Also, when talking to the kitten, speak to the old cat at the same time to engage the old cat and allow normal contact with the kitten, fostering their relationship.
3. If the cat gets particularly nervous around a certain person, try describing this person as the cat’s person, for example, "this is the cat’s Lily, and she is Lily’s cat." Linking them this way can dissipate the cat’s tension and anxiety toward that person, but it requires repeated practice.
4. Cats are very sensitive to their owner’s emotions. As the owner, you should engage in activities and exercises to reduce stress, helping both you and your cat relax.
5. Some owners visit veterinary hospitals to use sedatives to control their cat’s emotions, but simply trying sedatives is a temporary solution; to be effective, the cat’s behavior must be retrained along with the use of sedatives. This approach helps the cat and reduces triggers for aggressive behavior.
6. Music also has a relaxing effect on cats and can reduce their aggressive behavior. Therefore, you can play your music accompanied by soft background music, which also soothes the cat.
7. When cats feel nervous, they naturally use their claws to attack their enemies, so you should regularly trim your cat’s nails. It’s best if another person holds the cat to divert its attention during nail trimming.