How to deal with my hyperactive cat?
If your cat doesn't stop still for a moment, bite, scratch the curtains with its claws, throws objects, or shreds the cushions, it is that it has a hyperactivity problem. But be quiet, because this excess of energy from your pet can be corrected by following simple guidelines. Kittens who are separated very soon from their mother (before 12 weeks) are more likely to be hyperactive if they do not receive adequate care at the emotional and emotional level. In any case, when we have a small cat we have to keep him busy, give him a lot of love and play with him to establish that emotional bond he has lost with his mother as soon as she was separated from her. Hyperactivity also depends on the breed of the minino. Thus, the Siamese or the Oriental are usually more moved than the rest, without necessarily proving to be a pathology. That's why it's key to be patient and give them lots of pampering.
Tips for calming a hyperactive cat
- We insist on the need to give her affection. Put it on top of your knees, touch him and massage him to make him feel relaxed and loved.
- During the day keep him busy. Whenever possible play with him so he is tired and sleepy at night. It is advisable to do it in the late afternoon.
- Caresses are essential to soothe an overactive cat. If you still keep meowing at night (remember that the cat is a night animal that externalizes its energy when night comes), a trick is to play soft music very short so that it feels accompanied.
- The damage that can cause an overactive cat when we are away from home can be avoided by enabling a space exclusively for him (whenever possible), with food, water and toys to keep him entertained. It's another way to calm hyperactivity.
- On the other hand, it should also be remembered that parasites, such as worms, cause hyperactivity. It is therefore advisable to consult the veterinarian to certify that it is clean of parasites and if it is affected, to prescribe the appropriate treatment to us.
- Finally, note that zeal in females is also a cause of nervous behaviors. In this case, check with your veterinarian for advice on what is the best treatment.
Tips for getting along with your cat
- Don't use your hands or feet to play with it. If you want to keep them, use cat toys.
- Don't throw him against the toy, throw the toy on a path that moves away from the cat so he can hunt it.
- Don't educate him to beats or screams. You'll get the cat to scare you or defend itself. Look for other ways.
- Don't chase him, don't yell at him and don't stare at him if you want him to come. Give it time and space. Cats usually approach the quieter person.
- Don't corner him or block him to caress him, he'll be scared. When he comes, give him a good pampering session.
- Don't use when he sleeps to bother him especially if when he's awake he doesn't like you touching him: for a cat the rest is sacred.
- Do not bother him when he does his needs, you may be trauming him and stop using the tray as long as you are calm.
- Don't pull him out of the tail. They communicate with it, keep the balance and is super delicate.
- Do not scratch his tummy, legs or tail, better go straight to the area in front and behind the ears and under the chin. He'll love it.
- Do not lift it up by the skin of the neck especially if you are an adult. They don't usually like anything.
- Don't hold it in your arms without making sure before he likes to be lifted. Many cats prefer to have all four legs on the floor.
- Don't try to reassure if you suddenly flatten your ears, start buffar or growl , while lashing with the tail. You'd better leave him alone. I wouldn't dare with an altered cat.
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