Cat Behavior Directory
Many cats display a bit of odd behavior every now and then. But some cats have ongoing behavioral issues. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverageof cat behavior, including what's normal, what's not, and much more.
Medical Reference
Why Does My Cat Drool?
WebMD discusses drooling in cats including possible reasons and treatemt options.
Medications for Cat Behavior Problems: Aggression, Anxiety, and More
WebMD discusses medications used to treat cat behavior issues like aggression, anxiety, and compulsive behavior.
Aging Cat Behavior Changes, Problems, and Treatments
WebMD discusses cat behavior issues that may come up as your cat ages such as biting, anxiety, sleeplessness at night, confusion, and more.
Handling Cat Biting, Aggression, and Rough Play
WebMD discusses how to handle cats who play rough, bite, scratch, or show aggression.
Features
Cats and Compulsive Scratching, Licking, and Chewing
WebMD discusses common reasons why your cat might be biting, chewing, or scratching itself.
Unusual Cat Cravings: Why Is My Cat Eating That?
WebMD discusses odd eating behavior in cats and explains some of the reasons that might lead to unusual cravings in cats.
Cat Problems: 6 Solutions to Keep Kitty With You
Thinking of finding your cat a new home? First try these solutions to 6 common issues that cause people to give up cats.
Solving and Preventing Cat Litter Box Problems
WebMD provides solutions to some common cat litter box problems including medical conditions and other reasons your cat won’t use the litter box.
Video
Slideshows & Images
Cat Behavioral Problems
WebMD' slideshow on behavior problems in cats offers solutions for issues like scratching, litter box avoidance, urine marking or “spraying,” and excessive grooming and meowing.
Is My Cat Normal?
WebMD’s slideshow delves into unusual cat behaviors from kneading and sneezing to playing all night, providing cat owners with a better understanding of the normality of their cat’s “harmless kitty quirks.”