Training & Behavior

PetMD Editorial

Reviewed for accuracy on May 1, 2018 by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM You’re gently petting your cat when she begins nipping at your hand, which leaves many cat owners wondering, “Why is my cat biting me?” These...

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

Cats can suffer from anxiety disorders just as people and dogs can. Cats can experience generalized anxiety disorders or more specific anxiety issues caused by things such as thunder or separation distress...

Christina Hawkins, DVM

If you’re a cat parent, at some point, you’ll probably have to deal with inappropriate urine elimination or spraying. These can be frustrating issues, especially if you have an indoor cat. Urinary issues...

Hannah Hart, DVM

Though the house cats we know today have been domesticated for thousands of years, they still retain many innate features of wild felines. Cats in the wild are predators and are hard-wired to attack prey...

Alison Gerken, DVM (Clinical Behavior Resident)

Like humans, cats have a vast vocabulary. Up to 21 different feline vocalizations have been described in scientific research, but their vocal repertoire probably contains even more. Cats can use these...

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

A recent study found that about 30% of dogs may exhibit some form of anxiety, and in another survey, two-thirds of cat owners reported their cats had anxiety or fear. Anxiety is the emotional response...