Introduction to Feline Agression

Dr. Nicholas Dodman Behavioral Disorders INTRODUCTION Considering their size, domestic cats can make formidable adversaries. Unlike dogs, cats have not one but five attack weapons, including a widely opening mouth, well-appointed with penetrating teeth, and four...

Thwarting the Alarm Clock

Dr. Nicholas Dodman Behavioral Disorders WAKING UP AT DAWN Contrary to popular belief, cats are not nocturnal. The term “nocturnal” refers to the lifestyle of being awake at night instead of during the day, and that isn’t what cats do. They sleep at night as we do,...

Furniture Scratching

Dr. Nicholas Dodman Behavioral Disorders OVERVIEW Cats make great pets. They love to play, they love to cuddle when you’re watching TV or sleeping, and they purr for no reason other than being near you. But they also love to scratch. Unfortunately, the things they...

The Alpha Cat Syndrome

Dr. Nicholas Dodman Behavioral Disorders THE BITING CAT Cats are supposed to be warm and friendly creatures, seeking owner approval, petting and cuddles and purring their way through peaceful evenings at home. But not all cats are this amiable or this compliant. Some...