Frequent spanking can have negative physical and psychological effects on cats. Physically, a blow or shock may cause your cat to experience physical pain or injury. In the long term, this can cause chronic disease and shorten the cat's lifespan.
In addition, spanking may cause behavioral problems in cats. For example, cats may become more alert, frightened, and aggressive. This may also make it more difficult for the cat to interact with people or live in the home.
Therefore, we do not recommend spanking cats, but should use positive reinforcement methods to train and shape the cat’s behavior. If you are experiencing distress, consult a pet behaviorist or veterinarian for help.
