Training & Behavior

Hannah Hart, DVM

When cats scratch furniture, carpets, and other personal belongings, it’s often labeled an “inappropriate” behavior that must be corrected. However, scratching is a perfectly normal behavior for cats;...

Hannah Hart, DVM

Having cats that fight with each other in a multi-pet household can be stressful. This is especially true if you’ve just adopted one cat and had hoped that your resident cat would be happy to have another...

Hannah Hart, DVM

Have you ever been peacefully petting your cat, and they suddenly attack you? Or maybe you were just sitting near them and they decided to bite and swat at you. Why do cats do this? What causes a cat to...

Hannah Hart, DVM

Aggression is a common behavioral problem in cats. Because cats are relatively small compared to other animals, they are vulnerable to attack in the wild. This is why even domesticated house cats are genetically...

Stephanie Howe, DVM

PetMD’s medications content was written and reviewed by veterinary professionals to answer your most common questions about how medications function, their side effects, and what species they are prescribed...

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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...