In the previous article, we learned about the types of cat personalities and how cat personality types reflect human personality traits in many ways.
But in this article, we will learn how to deal with each type of cat personality....
What should you do if you have a cat with an extroverted personality?
If you have an extroverted cat, you should make sure that it gets a lot of social interaction. It may not be difficult to give a lot of love and attention to these attention-seeking cats. Researchers also recommend providing additional stimulation such as toys and different experiences. They encourage owners to provide “extra stimulation and increase their home environment to become more complex to avoid boredom.”
If you work from home, you can set a timer to take a break and spend a few minutes playing with your favorite cat. During each break, go to a different room in your home for variety. When you are away from home, make interactive toys available, with different toys placed in different rooms of the house. Make sure to rotate toys and cat puzzles frequently. One tip is to create 4 shoe boxes of toys and rotate a new box every week, adding new toys from time to time for variety. This should give your outgoing cat the happiest home possible!
What to do if you have a cat with a sweet personality?
Sweet cats are usually happy and indicate that you are doing a great job at caring for your pet. Keep doing what you are doing! With a sweet cat, you want to know that they are still benefiting from different toys and activities. So don’t keep everything the same. Add new toys regularly. Cats need stimulating interactions to keep their minds active and healthy. So grab your phone and record your cat opening a new spinning toy box and watch her reaction… it’s so much fun!
What to do if you have a cat with a wild personality?
If you have a wild cat, you want to make sure that she is not acting out because she is stressed. Cats who are stressed, are being bullied by other cats, don’t have enough room to play, or are confined to an enclosed space may act out. If you think your cat is overly stressed, be sure to consult your veterinarian. If your cat has a lot of space and gets a lot of attention, it’s likely that she’s naturally aggressive. You may want to cat-proof your home a bit for safety. Check for any dangerous situations your cat might be exposed to. It may also be safer to keep your aggressive cat indoors or limit her time outside to a fenced-in area for safety.
What to do if you have a dominant cat?
If you have a dominant cat, you may want to consider adopting just one cat into your household. The researchers in the Australian study concluded that more research is needed to help owners of dominant cats improve the welfare of their cats in particular. If you already have multiple cats and one of them is so dominant that it’s affecting the welfare of your other cats, talk to your veterinarian for suggestions to help keep the peace in your home.
What to do if you have a nervous cat?
If your cat is nervous, ask your veterinarian for advice. If you think your cat is shy and suspicious, try to be aware of situations that cause more anxiety. For example, if you have guests coming to a party, consider having your cat stay with a sitter. A single-cat household may be best for nervous cats, or supervise interactions more in a multi-cat household. Give your cat time alone and time to relax on her own. Keep playtime simple and calm. No need for loud, bright entertainment for these cats. Create a loving, calm home, and your nervous cat will be fine. She may gradually become calmer.