CHAPTER 8

A simple line drawing of a cat curled up asleep on a small, rectangular cushion or mat.
A simple line drawing of a cat curled up asleep on a small, rectangular cushion or mat.

Feline Felons

A BRIEF A–Z OF COMMON BEHAVIOURAL
PROBLEMS

I’M NOT GOING TO REPEAT EVERYTHING I HAVE ALREADY discussed thoroughly in Cat Confidential , Cat Detective and Cat Counsellor . If you have a problem with your cat’s behaviour, there is no substitute for picking up all three books and reading them from beginning to end!

This is just a brief summary of the most common behavioural problems, with a few hints and tips indicating those things you really should do or consider and those you should definitely not attempt. All of these dos and don’ts are tried and tested and could save you valuable time by indicating the most effective course of action early on. The longer you leave a problem (we all hope they are going to go away), the