{"id":68701,"date":"2025-09-18T17:44:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/?page_id=68701"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:44:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:44:09","slug":"cats-environmental-needs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/cats-environmental-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Necesidades ambientales del gato"},"content":{"rendered":"Biblioteca de recursos para mascotas\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<button tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Men\u00fa de la biblioteca de recursos para mascotas\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tMen\u00fa de la biblioteca de recursos para mascotas\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t<nav aria-label=\"Men\u00fa\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\">\n\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"#\">Informaci\u00f3n general<\/a><ul>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/fireworks-and-noises\/\">Fuegos artificiales y otros ruidos<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/halloween-safety\/\">Seguridad en Halloween<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/moving-with-pets\/\">Mudanzas con animales de compa\u00f1\u00eda<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/pet-odors-and-stains\/\">Olores y manchas de mascotas<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/signs-of-anxiety-and-fear\/\">Se\u00f1ales de ansiedad y miedo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Presentaci\u00f3n de animales<\/a><ul>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/adding-another-cat-to-the-household\/\">A\u00f1adir otro gato a la casa<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/dog-to-dog-introduction\/\">Presentar un perro nuevo a un perro residente<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/introducing-cats-and-dogs\/\">Presentaci\u00f3n de perros y gatos<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/preparing-pets-for-a-new-baby\/\">Preparar a sus mascotas para un nuevo beb\u00e9<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Perros<\/a><ul>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/adopting-a-shelter-dog\/\">Adoptar un perro de refugio<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/barking\/\">Barking<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/basic-dog-care\/\">Cuidados b\u00e1sicos del perro<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/blind-and-deaf-dogs\/\">Perros ciegos y sordos<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/changing-undesirable-behavior-in-dogs\/\">Modificar el comportamiento indeseable de los perros<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/chewing\/\">Masticar<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/collars-and-harnesses\/\">Collares y arneses<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/crates-101\/\">Cajas 101<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/crate-training\/\">Adiestramiento con jaula<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/fearful-dogs\/\">Perros miedosos<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/finding-a-dog-trainer\/\">Encontrar un adiestrador de perros<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/grooming\/\">Grooming<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/head-halters\/\">Cabezadas<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/house-training\/\">Formaci\u00f3n a domicilio<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/introducing-cats-and-dogs\/\">Presentaci\u00f3n de perros y gatos<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/kennel-cough\/\">Tos de las perreras<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/kongs\/\">Kongs<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/muzzle-training\/\">Entrenamiento con bozal<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/on-leash-reactivity\/\">Reactividad sin correa<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/parvo\/\">Parvo<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/play-biting-and-mouthing\/\">Jugar a morder y gru\u00f1ir<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/potty-training\/\">Orinal<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/puppies-101\/\">Cachorros 101<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/puppy-mill-dogs\/\">Perros de f\u00e1brica de cachorros<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/puppy-socialization\/\">Socializaci\u00f3n del cachorro<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/resource-guarding\/\">Protecci\u00f3n de recursos<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/reward-based-training\/\">Formaci\u00f3n basada en recompensas<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/separation-anxiety-in-dogs\/\">Ansiedad por separaci\u00f3n en los perros<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/stressed-dogs\/\">Perros estresados<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/stress-triggers-for-dogs\/\">Factores desencadenantes del estr\u00e9s en los perros<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/touch-sensitivity\/\">Sensibilidad t\u00e1ctil<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/tug-of-war\/\">Tira y afloja<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/unruly-dogs\/\">Perros revoltosos<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/es\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/vet-visits\/\">Visitas al veterinario<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Gatos<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Critters<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/environmental-needs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVer como PDF\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p><em>Informaci\u00f3n de la AAFP y la ISFM<\/em><\/p>\n\t<h3>Addressing your cat&#8217;s physical and emotional needs enhances its health and quality of life.<\/h3>\n<p>Behavior problems are a leading cause of pets being surrendered or euthanized. These problems often occur in cats because their needs have not been fully met. Cats need resources to perform their natural behaviors and have control over their social interactions. As owners, we can enhance our cats&#8217; health and wellbeing by ensuring all their needs are met in the home environment. You might ask: &#8220;What can be stressful for a beloved cat with food, water, and a roof over its head?&#8221; Read on to find out.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00bfQU\u00c9 SON LAS NECESIDADES MEDIOAMBIENTALES?<\/h4>\n<p>Environmental needs include a cat&#8217;s physical surroundings &#8211; indoors, outdoors, or both &#8211; as well as their social interactions with humans and other pets. Cats often do not express obvious signs of stress, pain, or sickness that we can easily recognize. If we are proactive and meet appropriate environmental needs throughout a cat&#8217;s life, we can potentially avoid environmental stressors that can cause unwanted behaviors and even impact medical health.<\/p>\n<h4>COMPRENDER LAS NECESIDADES DE SU GATO Y SU COMPORTAMIENTO<\/h4>\n<p>The needs of today&#8217;s cats have changed little from those of their wild ancestor, Felis lybica, the African wildcat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Los gatos son cazadores solitarios que pasan gran parte del d\u00eda buscando oportunidades de caza en el entorno. Necesitan protegerse de los peligros que perciben, como personas o entornos desconocidos.<\/li>\n<li>Los gatos son animales territoriales. Se sienten amenazados cuando su territorio es perturbado, ya sea por otro animal o f\u00edsicamente.<\/li>\n<li>Los gatos utilizan el olor, las posturas y las vocalizaciones para comunicar su descontento si se sienten amenazados.<\/li>\n<li>Los gatos tienen un olfato y un o\u00eddo superiores. El estr\u00e9s puede deberse a olores o sonidos fuertes o extra\u00f1os, que para nosotros son indetectables o insignificantes.<\/li>\n<li>Los gatos son animales sociales, pero su estructura social difiere de la nuestra. Los gatos pueden estar contentos como gatos solitarios o viviendo con otros gatos, preferiblemente gatos emparentados, como hermanos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tC\u00f3mo satisfacer las necesidades de su gato\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<ol>\n<li><strong>Proporcionar un lugar seguro.<\/strong> Todo gato necesita un lugar seguro al que pueda retirarse para sentirse protegido o que pueda utilizarse como zona de descanso. El gato deber\u00eda tener la posibilidad de salir y entrar del espacio desde al menos dos lados si se siente amenazado. La mayor\u00eda de los gatos prefieren que el espacio seguro sea lo suficientemente grande como para que quepan s\u00f3lo ellos, que tenga lados alrededor y que est\u00e9 elevado del suelo.<\/li>\n<li>Buenos ejemplos de lugares seguros son una caja de cart\u00f3n, un transport\u00edn para gatos y una percha elevada para gatos. Deber\u00eda haber al menos tantos lugares seguros, del tama\u00f1o adecuado para un solo gato, como gatos haya en el hogar. Los lugares seguros deben estar alejados unos de otros, para que los gatos puedan elegir estar solos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proporcionar recursos medioambientales clave m\u00faltiples y separados<\/strong>. Los recursos clave son la comida, el agua, las zonas de aseo, las zonas de rascado, las zonas de juego y las zonas de descanso o sue\u00f1o. Estos recursos deber\u00edan estar separados unos de otros para que los gatos tengan libre acceso sin ser desafiados por otros gatos u otras amenazas potenciales. La separaci\u00f3n de los recursos no s\u00f3lo reduce el riesgo de competencia (que puede dar lugar a que otro gato impida f\u00edsicamente a un gato el acceso a los recursos), sino tambi\u00e9n el estr\u00e9s y las enfermedades asociadas al estr\u00e9s.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proporcionar oportunidades para el juego y el comportamiento depredador.<\/strong> Play and predatory behaviors allow cats to fulfill their natural need to hunt. Play can be stimulated with the use of interactive toys that mimic prey, such as a toy mouse that is pulled across a floor or feathers on a wand that is waved through the air. Cats need to be able to capture the &#8220;prey&#8221;, at least intermittently, to prevent frustration. Early in a cat&#8217;s life introduce interactive play so they learn to avoid going after your hands and feet for play. Using food puzzles or food balls can mimic the action of hunting for prey, and provides more natural eating behavior. You can encourage your cat&#8217;s interactive play by rotating your cat&#8217;s toys so they do not get bored and rewarding with treats to provide positive reinforcement for appropriate play. If you have more than one cat, remember to play with them individually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide positive, consistent, and predictable human-cat social interaction.<\/strong> Cats&#8217; individual preferences determine how much they like human interactions such as petting, grooming, being played with or talked to, being picked up, and sitting or lying on a person&#8217;s lap. To a large extent this depends on whether, as kittens, they were introduced to and socialized with humans during their period of socialization from 2-7 weeks of age. It is important to remember that every cat interacts differently and to respect the cat&#8217;s individual preferences. Remember to remind guests and all household members not to force interaction and instead let the cat initiate, choose, and control the type of human contact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide an environment that respects the importance of the cat&#8217;s sense of smell.<\/strong> Unlike humans, cats use their sense of smell to evaluate their surroundings. Cats mark their scent by rubbing their face and body, which deposits natural pheromones to establish boundaries within which they feel safe and secure. Avoid cleaning their scent off these areas, especially when a new cat is introduced into the home or there are other changes with pets, people, or the environment of the home. The use of synthetic facial pheromones, such as Feliway\u00ae, can mimic a cat&#8217;s natural pheromones and provide a calming effect in a stressful or unfamiliar situation. Some smells can be threatening to cats, such as the scent of unfamiliar animals or the use of scented products, cleaners, or detergents. Threatening smells and the inability to rub their scent can sometimes lead to problematic behaviors such as passing urine or stools outside the litter box, spraying, and scratching in undesirable areas. In some cases, stress-related illness may develop. 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