a) Are not disciplined enough while growing up/now
b) Are possibly feeling that not all of their needs are being met
c) Are feeling they aren't receiving enough attention
d) Think the cat litter boxes are too full/don't have enough litter in them
e) Think the cat litter boxes are too close to their food
f) Feel there aren't enough cat litter boxes
Cats are naturally very clean creatures. They like to bury their waste, don't like it near their food, and are generally very picky about it. If they are being destructive they are most likely expressing their dissatisfaction with something.
The cats should have been de-sexed around 6 weeks of age. Waiting until afterwards generally has repercussions on the cats' behavior. I don't know what females do, but males are more aggressive. If the cats haven't been de-sexed, then they should be. Females are known to be loud and annoying while in heat, while males are more territorial, aggressive, and mark territory.
Are there any cat toys around the house? Cats tend to need to exercise their hunting instincts: anything jingly or fluffy on the end of a string should be fine, or even just the string!
As for the claws, I personally had mine get their front ones removed, but left the back ones for defense purposes if they should ever get outside.
In addition to this: Shame on your family! If this is your house you're talking about, then they should have asked for permission to bring in the cats. Though I love cats to absolute death, (I have 3) I know they're not for everyone. I do believe your aunt needs a stern talking to. If all of you except her dislike the cats, something should be done.
For now, you should at least research ways to discipline cats, needs for their specific breeds, help over cat litter, and general information about cat behavior. And don't worry, there's nothing wrong with disliking cats, especially with such a bad experience with them. (Sorry for the long post)
Thanks for this detailed reply, I appreciate it. But they aren't my cats, I didn't even want the stupid things in my house, I am not going to train them or clean up after them.
You see, my family took over my house when my mom died, I had no say in it. They moved their animals in and destroyed my house. As soon as I get a job, I'm leaving. I couldn't care less what happens to the cats I didn't even want. I and don't ever plan on owning any, either.
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I fairly sure the cats
a) Are not disciplined enough while growing up/now
b) Are possibly feeling that not all of their needs are being met
c) Are feeling they aren't receiving enough attention
d) Think the cat litter boxes are too full/don't have enough litter in them
e) Think the cat litter boxes are too close to their food
f) Feel there aren't enough cat litter boxes
Cats are naturally very clean creatures. They like to bury their waste, don't like it near their food, and are generally very picky about it. If they are being destructive they are most likely expressing their dissatisfaction with something.
The cats should have been de-sexed around 6 weeks of age. Waiting until afterwards generally has repercussions on the cats' behavior. I don't know what females do, but males are more aggressive. If the cats haven't been de-sexed, then they should be. Females are known to be loud and annoying while in heat, while males are more territorial, aggressive, and mark territory.
Are there any cat toys around the house? Cats tend to need to exercise their hunting instincts: anything jingly or fluffy on the end of a string should be fine, or even just the string!
As for the claws, I personally had mine get their front ones removed, but left the back ones for defense purposes if they should ever get outside.
In addition to this: Shame on your family! If this is your house you're talking about, then they should have asked for permission to bring in the cats. Though I love cats to absolute death, (I have 3) I know they're not for everyone. I do believe your aunt needs a stern talking to. If all of you except her dislike the cats, something should be done.
For now, you should at least research ways to discipline cats, needs for their specific breeds, help over cat litter, and general information about cat behavior. And don't worry, there's nothing wrong with disliking cats, especially with such a bad experience with them. (Sorry for the long post)
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Thanks for this detailed reply, I appreciate it. But they aren't my cats, I didn't even want the stupid things in my house, I am not going to train them or clean up after them.
You see, my family took over my house when my mom died, I had no say in it. They moved their animals in and destroyed my house. As soon as I get a job, I'm leaving. I couldn't care less what happens to the cats I didn't even want. I and don't ever plan on owning any, either.