Norwegian Forest Cat

　　Cat owners have probably all experienced being scratched by their cats. Even the most docile cats will suddenly scratch for some unknown reason. Owners may think this is just the cat’s personality, but it actually requires training.

　　To ensure that pet cats and family members can live harmoniously together, it is very necessary to timely stop cats from scratching people. Training should start when cats are young, helping them develop good living habits and a friendly attitude toward people, preventing scratching behavior.

　　In daily life, when we notice signs that a cat is about to scratch, we must stop them immediately. Owners loudly scolding the cat is an effective way to stop scratching behavior. After hearing the owner’s scolding, the cat will stop its next move. At this time, the owner should appropriately reward the cat, letting it know that biting leads to scolding and punishment, while not biting earns praise and rewards.

　　At the same time, to prevent cats from scratching, caregivers should further understand the characteristics of cat behavioral language. Since human and pet cat habits and meanings differ greatly, what humans consider a friendly greeting may be perceived as aggressive by cats. Therefore, when interacting or meeting cats, avoid actions that make the cat feel threatened to prevent scratching due to feeling endangered.

　　To avoid cats scratching people, owners should start training cats from a young age, allowing them to have more contact with humans and become familiar with friendly human expressions. This also helps cats develop good living habits and attitudes toward people from a young age, cultivating a mindset of kindness toward humans. (Source：PetsZone)