Good Cat!
Chapter One
Understanding Feline
Behavior
Cats, to the casual observer, are often thought to be independent,
aloof creatures who spend most of their time in solitary pursuits. But
the truth is that cats are relatively social animals who enjoy our
company and use a host of communication skills to express their
desires and intentions to one another and to us.
However, cats do seem to have been less affected by domestication
than dogs. They can be loving and devoted creatures who
delight in the comforts of affection, regular meals and an agreeable
home, yet they still retain the inborn hunting instincts of their early
ancestors. Remember, cats were originally domesticated to hunt and
control vermin-and to do it on their own, with no direction from
humans. Dogs, on the other hand, have been selectively bred for
millennia to work closely with humans at a variety of jobs: hunting,
herding, guarding, as dogs of war and as companions. Although cats
have also been associated with humans for thousands of years, they
rarely have been ... read full excerpt from Good Cat!: A Proven Guide to Successful Litter Box Use and Problem Solving ebook
