This may be hard to believe, but cats are not always on their best behavior. If you don’t understand cat behavior, you may think your cat is being spiteful or trying to upset you. But they aren’t! They are, however, trying to tell you something. You just may not understand them.
A cat behaviorist is an expert in feline behavior and psychology who specializes in understanding and addressing behavioral issues in cats. Their extensive knowledge and experience in feline behavior can help pet owners understand and change their cats' unwanted actions.
Cat behaviorists commonly help pet owners who are frustrated with litter box issues, scratching furniture, multiple cats not getting along, and other undesirable behaviors. The behaviorist assesses the cat's environment, health, body language, as well as their interactions with both people and other animals. This can be done either in person or virtually.
Their goal is to figure out the underlying causes of the behavior issues so they can be modified. It could be a health issue, a power struggle between pets, lack of enrichment, or stress - among many other things. Based on their observations, the cat behaviorist will develop a plan of action and teach pet owners how to understand and accommodate their cats’ wants and needs.
If you are having issues with your cat, we definitely recommend reading some books on cat behavior, following social media accounts of feline experts, or scheduling a consultation with a behaviorist. You and your cat both deserve to be happy, appreciated, and understood.
Love, Nala
