Norwegian Forest Cat Behaviour Case Study

Pico the Norwegian Forest Cat

I went to visit this stunning Norwegian Forest Cat who was lucky enough to live within a stunning forest location, not far from Horsham. Sadly he had become a bit of a handful for his owner and was starting to become frustrated and this had subsequently lead to bouts of aggression. This could often be unprovoked and often random in nature. His owner was starting to feel concerned about his behaviour and so contacted me for help and advice.

Cat Behaviour Consultation

I spent a couple of hours with this gorgeous boy and his owner and we discussed his background, his routine, his resources and more importantly the areas of concern. Often when I am undertaking a behaviour consultation I can turn into quite a detective as we try and piece together a puzzle as to why we might be seeing the unwanted behaviours. Aggression in cats is not something we should take lightly as they come equipped with effective weapons that can cause injuries and subsequent infections. Doing a home visit enables me to have a good look at the environment that the cats live in I can see where there might be problems and pitfalls. Always after a visit, I will write an in-depth report and action plan as well as attaching some helpful resource links for the owners to lookup.

Feline Environment

It’s so important that we take a look at the environment that our feline friends are living in and ask ourselves whether they are suitable and positive for their wellbeing. Many cats can suffer in silence as we may not realise or understand their needs. As we are always taught in the veterinary profession ‘Cats are not small dogs!’
After my visit, I will keep in touch with the owners to see how things are going and whether we need to make any adjustments. I am always delighted when we get a positive outcome.

Testimonial

The owner of Pico said:
“I contacted Zoe when my 18-month-old Norwegian Forest (indoor) Cat Pico started to get a bit manic, sometimes verging on aggressive, even biting me a couple of times, once breaking the skin. Zoe came to visit and met Pico, who was on best behaviour! After asking me questions about Pico’s character and background and looking at his home environment, Zoe gave me loads of helpful tips and advice when she was here, then a few days later she sent me her report which had lots more invaluable information which I have since put into practice. I can honestly say that Pico has calmed down and has become more affectionate since taking Zoe’s advice. If he does revert to his old behaviour, which does occasionally happen, I feel more prepared, less phased by it and he seems to calm down quicker. He seems like a happier cat, so I am a happier owner! So I can highly recommend Zoe as a cat behaviourist, she really does seem to know what makes cats tick, and what doesn’t!”

Does your relationship with your cat require some support?

If you need any help with your cats, whether their behaviour has changed, or you have an ongoing issue, please feel free to get in touch to find out how I can help.

Qualified to assist

With an International’s Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour (AdvCertFB) completed with a distinction I am able to aid you and your cats’ troubles. I am also an ISFM certified feline friendly nurse. Read more about my cat behaviour training on my dedicated blog.

Further help

You can read another case study here, about Belle and Billy and bringing in a new cat to your home.
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