Mary Allen
You’ve probably made these wrong decisions before. But don’t worry: this is the case for many cat owners.
Your own cat should lack for nothing. However, cat owners have to realize time and time again that, even with the best of intentions, they often make the wrong decisions for their cats. You have probably already decided on these seven things and later regretted them very quickly.
You Bought a New Scratching Post
One thing is clear to you: there is only the best for your cat. And that’s why you replaced the old, rickety, and worn scratching post with an expensive, bigger, and much nicer one. Unfortunately, your cat doesn’t appreciate the new purchase as much as you do. Disappointed, you realize that she is giving the new scratching post a wide berth.
But don’t let that discourage you. Cats are creatures of habit. Most of them need some time to get used to new things. After a few days, she will surely accept the new scratching post and start climbing on it.
You Petted Your Cat For a Moment Too Long
You can see your cat’s twinkling eyes and you know full well that if you keep petting it will be dangerous. And boom: the next moment your cat is clawing at your hand and biting your fingers.
In fact, it’s quite common for cats to suddenly attack their feet or hands. The reasons for this can be very different.
You Wanted to Tell Your Cat What to Eat
You think you have found the ideal food for your cat and you serve it to her with satisfaction. But she only sniffs it briefly, looks at you skeptically, and turns around without having tasted a bite.
Cats can be choosy when it comes to food and won’t be told what to eat. This drives many cat owners insane. But first, find out why your cat really doesn’t want to eat. Rule out the possibility that your cat is ill and don’t just assume that she is fussy.
They Just Wanted to Move Their Leg For a Moment
You are lying comfortably on the couch, your cat has made itself comfortable on your lap. You actually know it: Don’t move now. And yet you turn your leg briefly, even if it only feels like a millimeter. The result: the cat immediately jumps up and runs away.
Cats like to lie to their people. If your cat suddenly runs away because you’ve moved a little, that’s no reason to be sad: it will definitely come back.
You Bought The Most Expensive Toy
Does the most expensive toy always have to be the best? Not necessarily. Many cat owners choose the fanciest toy, confident that their cat will enjoy it just as much as they do. Unfortunately, the result is often that the cat lies disinterested next to the new toy or prefers to occupy itself with something else.
If you want the perfect toy for your cat, you should consider their preferences. Find out which toy suits your cat.
You Wanted to Go to the Bathroom Without Your Cat
As you close the door behind you, your cat is already meowing on the other side of the door, looking through the bottom, or making itself known in some other way. Or she has already slipped into the bathroom between your legs. Going to the toilet without your cat? Just not possible.
It may be that your cat enjoys your company or is curious and wants to find out what you are actually doing behind the closed door. However, if your cat is constantly chasing after you, this can also be due to fear of loss or other reasons.
They Wanted to Take a Picture With Her, Although She Didn’t Want To
A cute photo of you with your cat – that’s all you wanted. However, cats tend to be difficult photo partners. The procedure often takes too long for them and they just want to be let down quickly. And they let their people know that too.
A photo together captures a beautiful memory. However, if you force your cat to do so by holding her tightly in your arms, it will certainly not be nice for her. Forcing a cat to do something is definitely one of the biggest mistakes in cat training.
There are many decisions that cat owners will surely regret afterward. Nevertheless: Many of them are simply part of living with a cat. We can only try to learn from experience.