Even if you have been sharing your life and home with a cat or two for a long time, there are still some cat behaviors and mannerisms that may leave you confused. Here are two behaviors that you may have observed in your pet:

Petting-Induced Aggression

From purring contentedly while being petted to suddenly nipping their owner’s hand, these encounters are fairly common in pet cats. Some cats can’t tolerate being petted and handled for a considerable period of time and won’t hesitate to let their owners know by nipping.

Vocalizations

Cats meow to communicate with other cats as well as with their owners. A cat that is asking for food or attention will meow at his owner. However, some launch into persistent meowing which can be outright annoying. When you give in to his demands, your kitty will soon learn he can get what he wants when he vocalizes loudly and persistently, thus unknowingly fueling his behavior. Persistent vocalization may also be due to pain, illness, or anxiety.

Consult with your Daly City veterinarian if you have concerns or problems about your pet cat’s behavior. More pet care information can be found here.