How to Manage Possessive Behavior in Cats

Understanding the causes
Possessive behaviors in cats may be due to insecurity, anxiety, or a feeling of territoriality. Identify what triggers this behavior to better manage it.

Encourage socialization
Encourage your cat to socialize with other animals and people. Interactive games and rewards can help reduce one's need to possess a particular individual or item.

Offer multiple resources
Make sure your cat has enough resources, such as litter boxes, scratching posts, and resting areas. This reduces competition for resources and decreases possessive behavior.

Use soothing pheromones
Pheromone diffusers can help calm anxious and possessive cats. These products mimic natural pheromones that calm cats and reduce territorial behavior.

Sources

• "Managing Possessive Behavior in Cats" par l'American Veterinary Medical Association.
• "Understanding Feline Territoriality" dans le Journal of Feline Behavior.