o Vocalizations - It is important to learn what the various vocalizations of your pet mean.
This is because cats will vocalize different meows for when they are seeking your attention, when in pain or distress, or when they simply wish to communicate with you.
o Inappropriate urination and spraying - Understanding cats' behavior is also important as it enables you to detect discomfort in your cat which may be as a result of their feeling threatened.
Cats normally display territorial behavior in the event that they feel uncomfortable in the presence of other cats or unfamiliar people who come into their living environment or space.
As a result, a cat will normally spray urine around the home in order to communicate a sense of ownership to foreign pets or people.
o Scratching - This is another common behavior in cats which enables them to mark their territory as well as stretch.
However, this behavior can prove destructive to your furniture, as well as damaging to the relationship between you and your pet.
It is therefore important to design a scratching area in your home, equipped with a scratching post and hanging toys that your cat will enjoy scratching and playing in.
o Aggression - Understanding this cats' behavior is important in enabling cat owners to know the difference between aggressive behavior and playfulness.
This is because at times cat play can get rough and involve scratching and biting, yet the cat does not really mean any harm.
Predatory aggression however is directed towards smaller pets in the same home and the easiest solution is to keep them in separate rooms for a while.