Sunday, August 2, 2009
tomosarse Vs Cats, I think cats will win, dont you think, because they bite his a*se?
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cats will win, they are more intelligent.
Cats will win.they are not morons and a whole lot smarter. And as you said they can bite and use their claws..
Everybody dies, get over it.
Ohh that's simple. for $64 million!
HHHHHHHAAAAAAHHHHHHAAAAAAAhhhh.
HAHAhaha YOU TW@
the cat will out smart and out manover and definately feel no remorse
Tomosarse, or as I like to call him, * King, should be put in a cage with a 1300 pound Siberian Tiger, they're cats to. I would pay to see that!
you are a loser
you are pathetic
get a life
you lie
you are devious and stupid
grow up
wot do u expect from a liverpool fan? say no more.
tomosarse is crazy , he wishes for death, even including innocence cats , don't you think hes nut in the head
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Such idiocy is best ignored.
i think he's bored looking to get attention which this question has and he wouldn't really hurt a little kitty in real life.
i think his nuts are probably in his scrotum.
he is a scouse muppet
My cats would love to bite him in the balls, if he has any.
he is a moron just ignore him he might just go away hopefully
i think hes right
I think it's great that you have created multiple identities to use, and now start to talk about them as if they were real.
Well done.
i like the sound of him
nah i like tommosarse , but i think brownsarse is better, all over my breakfast
Who is tomosarce??
As for the cats - so long as they don't come in my garden and pee and poo and scratch and destroy then I'll not wish them tooooo much harm.
HHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAHHHHHAAAAAAAA.
you tw@
penny
Note he has the word * in his name. That's what he is. He's a scouse yob and he can kiss mine. After all as a Juventus fan I have an axe to grind. I remember Heissel Stadium.
I think it's a sad way to try to get responses to your questions. Obviously tomato *, feels the need to get people all worked up, whatever.
i think he is wrong to judge cats the way he does. he is a crappy person.
He should die instead
Toilet training cats?
I am about to start toilet train my cat using the citikitty system (it should be here end of this week) I wanted to know if anyone had any advice about training.
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I have used citikitty since July. I followed their instructions step by step. Half a ring only after kitty has had no accidents for an entire week. Things citikitty doesn't tell you: kitty can hate the toilet so much that she holds it until she absolutely has to go, and this behavior can cause cystitis (a generic term for inflammation of the bladder) that lead to the formation of struvite crystals in her urine. If you see her squatting over the toilet but not peeing, you should get her checked out by a vet. It's extra serious for boy cats since they have long narrow urethrae that can get totally blocked by crystals.
My vet says a normal kitten should pee twice a day and poop once or twice a day. You can check for toilet avoidance behavior against this schedule.
Now kitty is on a prescription food for a month, and I get to take her in another urine lab test. Total vet bill for this whole mess: $200.
I'm not giving up though. I'll try again, super super slow after she gets better. Just a warning that the schedule advertised by citikitty may be too fast for your kitty.
I hope you have better luck than I have. I'm so jealous of those who have been successful. %26lt;sigh>
i remember the days when cats used a litter box..
are gonna also try to teach them to talk?
Use a litter box.
Use it yourself first, then put the cat in it
Hi there.the most important thing in training is to have an enormous amount of patience as kitties sometimes will have setbacks while learning toilet training. Every cat learns at a different pace so if you are training them on the same toilet go at the pace of the cat who's slower to catch on before graduating onto the next level. Toilet training takes anywhere between 2 - 12 months on average to learn depending on the cat's inclination. Kittens learn easier than a cat who's been used to a litterbox for a couple years or longer.
Consider joining the free Yahoo Group Feline Toilet Training: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/felin. . There are 240 members here and everyone helps one another with support as well as suggestions. Here's the group description:
This group is for people who are trying to train their cat(s) to use the toilet. This group is not moderated for content and people are free to post what they may. You enter this group at your own risk and there may be some graphic descriptions that are not suitable for young children.
Never consider doing it.My sister told me there was a cat that was and wanted to use it the same time she was in there.
It's not a good thing to do.Just use a litterbox,it will use the outdoor one too.
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I have used citikitty since July. I followed their instructions step by step. Half a ring only after kitty has had no accidents for an entire week. Things citikitty doesn't tell you: kitty can hate the toilet so much that she holds it until she absolutely has to go, and this behavior can cause cystitis (a generic term for inflammation of the bladder) that lead to the formation of struvite crystals in her urine. If you see her squatting over the toilet but not peeing, you should get her checked out by a vet. It's extra serious for boy cats since they have long narrow urethrae that can get totally blocked by crystals.
My vet says a normal kitten should pee twice a day and poop once or twice a day. You can check for toilet avoidance behavior against this schedule.
Now kitty is on a prescription food for a month, and I get to take her in another urine lab test. Total vet bill for this whole mess: $200.
I'm not giving up though. I'll try again, super super slow after she gets better. Just a warning that the schedule advertised by citikitty may be too fast for your kitty.
I hope you have better luck than I have. I'm so jealous of those who have been successful. %26lt;sigh>
i remember the days when cats used a litter box..
are gonna also try to teach them to talk?
Use a litter box.
Use it yourself first, then put the cat in it
Hi there.the most important thing in training is to have an enormous amount of patience as kitties sometimes will have setbacks while learning toilet training. Every cat learns at a different pace so if you are training them on the same toilet go at the pace of the cat who's slower to catch on before graduating onto the next level. Toilet training takes anywhere between 2 - 12 months on average to learn depending on the cat's inclination. Kittens learn easier than a cat who's been used to a litterbox for a couple years or longer.
Consider joining the free Yahoo Group Feline Toilet Training: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/felin. . There are 240 members here and everyone helps one another with support as well as suggestions. Here's the group description:
This group is for people who are trying to train their cat(s) to use the toilet. This group is not moderated for content and people are free to post what they may. You enter this group at your own risk and there may be some graphic descriptions that are not suitable for young children.
Never consider doing it.My sister told me there was a cat that was and wanted to use it the same time she was in there.
It's not a good thing to do.Just use a litterbox,it will use the outdoor one too.
Today, both of my cats suddenly started licking my clothes?
they have never done this before.
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you may have got something on you clothes, maybe something salty or another animals sent. its quite normal, don't worry..my cat use to lick the pain in a particular area on the wall!
stop using the "cat nip and tuna" scented dryer sheets. that'll clear it right up.
maybe you smelled funny or seemed a little different to them, trust me there is probably nothing wrong with them, my cats used 2 do that all the time
Well.were you around other animals in those clothes, or around good tasting food that your clothes attracted the scent? Have you tried a new laundry soap, or dryer sheets?
Maybe, just maybe the cats think you need to do laundry? LOL
Did you change your fabric softener, fabric soap or personal soap?
Cats often like 'soaps' and/or clothes that have been sweated in and will chew, lick and roll on them.
They can shred your clothes, so pick 'em up!
Don't worry. My cat does that too! He even licks the walls. I think both of them smell something on your clothes, so if you might have spilled something on them, you might want to wash what you are wearing.
As far as I know, they are grooming. Why they have only just started is a little confusing though. Have you changed anything recently? Your clothing? The way you act around them?
maybe u should wash your clothes stinky
B/c they love you and want to put there scent on you. Maybe you spilled some food and after you cleaned it up the cats still smell that.
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you may have got something on you clothes, maybe something salty or another animals sent. its quite normal, don't worry..my cat use to lick the pain in a particular area on the wall!
stop using the "cat nip and tuna" scented dryer sheets. that'll clear it right up.
maybe you smelled funny or seemed a little different to them, trust me there is probably nothing wrong with them, my cats used 2 do that all the time
Well.were you around other animals in those clothes, or around good tasting food that your clothes attracted the scent? Have you tried a new laundry soap, or dryer sheets?
Maybe, just maybe the cats think you need to do laundry? LOL
Did you change your fabric softener, fabric soap or personal soap?
Cats often like 'soaps' and/or clothes that have been sweated in and will chew, lick and roll on them.
They can shred your clothes, so pick 'em up!
Don't worry. My cat does that too! He even licks the walls. I think both of them smell something on your clothes, so if you might have spilled something on them, you might want to wash what you are wearing.
As far as I know, they are grooming. Why they have only just started is a little confusing though. Have you changed anything recently? Your clothing? The way you act around them?
maybe u should wash your clothes stinky
B/c they love you and want to put there scent on you. Maybe you spilled some food and after you cleaned it up the cats still smell that.
toast always lands butter side dwn,cats always land on there feet.what if i butter my cats back and drop him??
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lol. I usually hate posts like this, but this one was genuinely funny. I'm using this on my friends.
My answer? Imagine every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.
(it's from a movie - google it)
you will land up in jail dude!!
Try it, try it
Poor cat.
:)
The bandages on your scratches should go sticky side down on your skin.
you are an and do not deserve to own a pet
Two paws up, two paws down.
thats cat abuse :|
it will only work if you toast the cat .lol jk
He will still land on his feet because he is a cat, not toast! It isn't the butter that determines where the object lands.
That would be cruelty to animals, dont do it lol
For it to work, you'd have to pop him in the toaster 1st.
He'll land on his feet and then claw your eyes out for using him as an experiment.
Haha, I say try it. I watched a video on MSN about how cats land on their feet from 2 stories high, it was cool. Let us know if it works, they will enjoy the taste afterward I am sure. Your floor might need cleaning too.
good question
i wan to kno how that works out for you
just dont let any aclu freak see u do it u could get sued for animal abuse
How many times do you think you would need to repeat that experiment to get a valid result? And would your cat survive? Maybe only if your hypothesis is incorrect. So are you willing to risk your cat's life in the name of science?
i think you will just end up with a greasy kitty.
this question has been asked before.
He will be too busy licking his toes to bother righting himself and if he does land on his feet they will slip out from under him and he will fall on his face. How about we try dropping you from a height under suboptimal conditions. I bet even if you don't get badly hurt, you'll run away and hide in the back of the closet for a week.
Your cat will still definitely land on it's feet, scratch the h*ll out of you, and lick that butter off of it's back.and have diarrhea all over your house that you have to clean up as payback. :)
Get some new material. That's a really OLD "joke."
you have to toast him first
I hope he lands on your face
Go get a mop ! Please don't toast the cat. Peeeeeee U. Burning hair smells awful.
he will spin forever in a very confused state!
Wives Tales, not true. Try watching Mythbusters once in a while and you'd know this.
4th time for this one.
you'd be a sad git!!
Someone asked this a few weeks ago, IF A CAT FALLS FROM A GREAT HEIGHT IT CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE PLATE IN THE ROOF OF ITS MOUTH!!
how many times are we going to have to deal with this stupid question.
To Vets or people in Flordia!?
I got a Bengal from a breeder here in Indiana but the cat came from Flordia. She is a year old Bengal and was brought here after the huricane. She came here last November. She is sick and I have taken her to the vet (4 or 5 vets) and she isnb't getting better. We've tried anitibiotics and I've tried a humidifier, but she sneezes and has green snot coming out of her nose. She gets worse when the weather is cold or the air is dry. She was found outside along with 2 other cats, one is also sick the other isn't. I'm running out of options and money fast and despertly need help. I need some ideas that may have been overlooked so that I can sugest it to one of her vets. Have there been any outbreaks like this? Has this been incountered before? I don't expect you to cure her, but I need help please. I don't want her to suffer and I don't want to put her to sleep. It isn't FIV or Feline Lukemia, she's been tested for both many times. Any sugestions or things I could try?
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There are apparently several unscrupulous (or hopefully just ignorant) Bengal breeders in the southeastern United States who have endemic FIP in their catteries. :-/ (I can't name names, however.)
The vaccine is ineffective at preventing it, and actually causes worse disease if they get it after vaccination (paradoxically), according to impressive research by Cornell and other renowned facilities. Most (uninformed) breeders give it anyway, however. I don't give it to my own cats.and won't until Cornell and/or Auburn give it a thumbs up.
FIP is a very frustrating virus of cats, as transmission is unpredictable..as well as clinical signs. One of my own cats in veterinary school was confirmed (on necropsy) to have FIP. A young stray kitten I had adopted who lived with her for several weeks never contracted it, however..and lived (in very good health) until she was almost 18. Any chronically ill cat is suspect. They don't all have the abdomen full of fluid that led to the name of the disease. It's one of the oldest diseases of cats, yet the least amount has been learned about it in the past 20-30 years, compared to other feline diseases. It's just elusive that way.
It's hard to test for, also. There is just NO specific test available, despite what some commercial laboratories are trying to pull over on the public recently. There are certain blood abnormalities (a very elevated blood protein level) and a problem in the internal structures of the eye (chorioretinitis) that are suggestive of it if FeLV and FIV have been thoroughly ruled out. (Those viruses can 'hide out' in the bone marrow, btw.and may not always show up on standard blood tests.)
Feline distemper (panleukopenia) doesn't sound likely at all, based on the signs you've described. It is not common anymore (due to vaccination programs), and it's relatively easy to diagnose with a simple CBC anyway. Its symptoms are GI-related, as it's basically the feline version of canine parvovirus. (Canine parvo originally came from feline distemper as a mutation, in fact.) The names are confusing, because canine distemper often causes either upper respiratory and/or GI signs, progressing to neurological. Canine distemper and Feline distemper are NOT the same thing. The causative viruses aren't even in the same family. There's a long story about how those names came about that way, but they've just never been changed once the feline 'distemper' virus was actually verified to be a parvovirus instead. Feline URI's are much more likely to be caused by rhinotracheitis, herpesvirus, calicivirus, chlamydia, etc. A snotty dog IS likely to have 'distemper'.but not a snotty cat.
If I were you, I'd ask for a referral to a feline internal medicine specialist (board-certified)..preferrab. at a University or other well-respected referral facility. Yes, it's more money.but it's your best chance of getting to the bottom of it in the most cost-effective manner. Many university teaching hospitals actually have lower fees than general practitioners, in fact..even though they have the best specialists.
Kitty prayers to you both. I hope it's NOT anything like that, because the prognosis is poor. :-(
Did they take skull/sinus x-rays? (Usually takes a specialist to interpret them properly, however.) Do a culture? A CBC and blood chemistry profile? Use an endoscope to look up in there (under sedation)? We just had a similar case in this week, except it was a Dachshund. Had been sneezing and having on-and-off nasal discharge for 6-8 weeks. He (and his owners) were miserable. Original DVM treated with antibiotics and antihistamines (nothing wrong with that to start), but just continued them when they kept going back, in spite of the fact they weren't helping. We are not specialists, and don't have an endoscope, but my colleague in our clinic who saw the case simply sedated the dog heavily and looked into her nostrils with an otoscope (usually used to look into ear canals.) She thought she might see the tip of something wayyyyy up in there. It took some work and a good bit of ingenuity, but she was finally able to extract what turned out to be a 3" blade of grass that had apparently been up in there the entire time. (Needless to say, the little dog and his owners are VERY grateful!, lol.) If your kitty was in Katrina (or one of the other hurricanes), there's no telling WHAT kind of debris might be lodged up in there. Depending on where she's been in the country, cryptococcus might also be a possibility..easily diagnosed with a stained 'snot' smear (sorry, lol) and microscope.
Those are just the first thoughts that come to mind. Hope it helps.
Seriously..it sounds like second opinion time, but since you've already gotten 4-5 opinions, I'd seek the help of an actual specialist at this point if I were you. Make sure you take copies of everything that has been done thus far..all test results, and copies of the doctor's notes.
Once an animals develops URI (Upper Respiratory Infection,) they are prone to getting it for the rest of their lives. One thing you can try are vitamins. You have to boost your cat's immune system.
Because I always have sick fosters in the house, I give my own cats Viralys Lysine. Your vet can get this for you. It's very inexpensive and cats usually love it. Since they started taking it none of them have developed URI.
In addition to this, your vet should have your cat on Amoxi or Clavamox. Keep up with the humidifier..it will help break up the snot, which she's currently sneezing out (this is a good thing!) Keep her away from drafts and make sure your house is nice and toasty for her! Good luck!
I am not sure what is wrong with your cat, but the other day i was watching discovery channel and a dog got this disease because of some bacteria around the house, couldn't breathe and had a lot of phlegm in his lung. vets had to keep him overnight and almost didn't make it.
your cat might have gotten some disease before you got him, or have gotten it from another cat. If possible find another vet in the area, sometimes going to just one doc isn't enough. I really hope your cat feels better soon.
Has this cat been vaccinated? It could be feline panleukopenia or FPV which is often referred to as feline distemper or feline parvo. A friend of mine brought in a kitten from the Marion animal shelter, it got sick about 10 days later with a fever of 105 and an upper respiratory infection. The kitten was put on Keflex and is actually better, but their older 9 month old kitten got sick and died within 24 hours, and their 2 year old got the uppper respiratory symptoms. It sounds like an upper resp virus. The Indy humane society was not accepting cats for a while because of an outbreak with feline distemper.
Have you had her vaccinated against feline distemper (Panleukopenia)? Or against Rhinotracheitis? You really want the vet to comb through any vet records possible. Distemper and parvovirus in canines seems to be making a slight comeback recently, and feline distemper is basically a mutated form of canine parvo. I'm sure she's been checked for simply an upper respiratory infection, but you always want to double check everything. Good luck!
feline herpes, sounds a lot like the sympoms my herpes cats show.
start her on 500mg-1000mg of l-lysine (you can get it in the supplement isle at walmart) I would probably start off with the 1000mg dose once a day.
also give 12.5mg of benadryl twice a day.
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There are apparently several unscrupulous (or hopefully just ignorant) Bengal breeders in the southeastern United States who have endemic FIP in their catteries. :-/ (I can't name names, however.)
The vaccine is ineffective at preventing it, and actually causes worse disease if they get it after vaccination (paradoxically), according to impressive research by Cornell and other renowned facilities. Most (uninformed) breeders give it anyway, however. I don't give it to my own cats.and won't until Cornell and/or Auburn give it a thumbs up.
FIP is a very frustrating virus of cats, as transmission is unpredictable..as well as clinical signs. One of my own cats in veterinary school was confirmed (on necropsy) to have FIP. A young stray kitten I had adopted who lived with her for several weeks never contracted it, however..and lived (in very good health) until she was almost 18. Any chronically ill cat is suspect. They don't all have the abdomen full of fluid that led to the name of the disease. It's one of the oldest diseases of cats, yet the least amount has been learned about it in the past 20-30 years, compared to other feline diseases. It's just elusive that way.
It's hard to test for, also. There is just NO specific test available, despite what some commercial laboratories are trying to pull over on the public recently. There are certain blood abnormalities (a very elevated blood protein level) and a problem in the internal structures of the eye (chorioretinitis) that are suggestive of it if FeLV and FIV have been thoroughly ruled out. (Those viruses can 'hide out' in the bone marrow, btw.and may not always show up on standard blood tests.)
Feline distemper (panleukopenia) doesn't sound likely at all, based on the signs you've described. It is not common anymore (due to vaccination programs), and it's relatively easy to diagnose with a simple CBC anyway. Its symptoms are GI-related, as it's basically the feline version of canine parvovirus. (Canine parvo originally came from feline distemper as a mutation, in fact.) The names are confusing, because canine distemper often causes either upper respiratory and/or GI signs, progressing to neurological. Canine distemper and Feline distemper are NOT the same thing. The causative viruses aren't even in the same family. There's a long story about how those names came about that way, but they've just never been changed once the feline 'distemper' virus was actually verified to be a parvovirus instead. Feline URI's are much more likely to be caused by rhinotracheitis, herpesvirus, calicivirus, chlamydia, etc. A snotty dog IS likely to have 'distemper'.but not a snotty cat.
If I were you, I'd ask for a referral to a feline internal medicine specialist (board-certified)..preferrab. at a University or other well-respected referral facility. Yes, it's more money.but it's your best chance of getting to the bottom of it in the most cost-effective manner. Many university teaching hospitals actually have lower fees than general practitioners, in fact..even though they have the best specialists.
Kitty prayers to you both. I hope it's NOT anything like that, because the prognosis is poor. :-(
Did they take skull/sinus x-rays? (Usually takes a specialist to interpret them properly, however.) Do a culture? A CBC and blood chemistry profile? Use an endoscope to look up in there (under sedation)? We just had a similar case in this week, except it was a Dachshund. Had been sneezing and having on-and-off nasal discharge for 6-8 weeks. He (and his owners) were miserable. Original DVM treated with antibiotics and antihistamines (nothing wrong with that to start), but just continued them when they kept going back, in spite of the fact they weren't helping. We are not specialists, and don't have an endoscope, but my colleague in our clinic who saw the case simply sedated the dog heavily and looked into her nostrils with an otoscope (usually used to look into ear canals.) She thought she might see the tip of something wayyyyy up in there. It took some work and a good bit of ingenuity, but she was finally able to extract what turned out to be a 3" blade of grass that had apparently been up in there the entire time. (Needless to say, the little dog and his owners are VERY grateful!, lol.) If your kitty was in Katrina (or one of the other hurricanes), there's no telling WHAT kind of debris might be lodged up in there. Depending on where she's been in the country, cryptococcus might also be a possibility..easily diagnosed with a stained 'snot' smear (sorry, lol) and microscope.
Those are just the first thoughts that come to mind. Hope it helps.
Seriously..it sounds like second opinion time, but since you've already gotten 4-5 opinions, I'd seek the help of an actual specialist at this point if I were you. Make sure you take copies of everything that has been done thus far..all test results, and copies of the doctor's notes.
Once an animals develops URI (Upper Respiratory Infection,) they are prone to getting it for the rest of their lives. One thing you can try are vitamins. You have to boost your cat's immune system.
Because I always have sick fosters in the house, I give my own cats Viralys Lysine. Your vet can get this for you. It's very inexpensive and cats usually love it. Since they started taking it none of them have developed URI.
In addition to this, your vet should have your cat on Amoxi or Clavamox. Keep up with the humidifier..it will help break up the snot, which she's currently sneezing out (this is a good thing!) Keep her away from drafts and make sure your house is nice and toasty for her! Good luck!
I am not sure what is wrong with your cat, but the other day i was watching discovery channel and a dog got this disease because of some bacteria around the house, couldn't breathe and had a lot of phlegm in his lung. vets had to keep him overnight and almost didn't make it.
your cat might have gotten some disease before you got him, or have gotten it from another cat. If possible find another vet in the area, sometimes going to just one doc isn't enough. I really hope your cat feels better soon.
Has this cat been vaccinated? It could be feline panleukopenia or FPV which is often referred to as feline distemper or feline parvo. A friend of mine brought in a kitten from the Marion animal shelter, it got sick about 10 days later with a fever of 105 and an upper respiratory infection. The kitten was put on Keflex and is actually better, but their older 9 month old kitten got sick and died within 24 hours, and their 2 year old got the uppper respiratory symptoms. It sounds like an upper resp virus. The Indy humane society was not accepting cats for a while because of an outbreak with feline distemper.
Have you had her vaccinated against feline distemper (Panleukopenia)? Or against Rhinotracheitis? You really want the vet to comb through any vet records possible. Distemper and parvovirus in canines seems to be making a slight comeback recently, and feline distemper is basically a mutated form of canine parvo. I'm sure she's been checked for simply an upper respiratory infection, but you always want to double check everything. Good luck!
feline herpes, sounds a lot like the sympoms my herpes cats show.
start her on 500mg-1000mg of l-lysine (you can get it in the supplement isle at walmart) I would probably start off with the 1000mg dose once a day.
also give 12.5mg of benadryl twice a day.
To spay or not to spay?
I have a 6 month old kitten who is an indoor cat. is it necessary for her to be spayed? am i putting her at risk of medical conditions in the future if i decide against it? please help as i have had opinions that i am being cruel if i get her done.
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Actually you should spay your cat. even if it is indoors. When a female cat goes into heat she will be a very big nuisance to you. She will yowl and cry to get out and will attempt to run out. Her instinct will be to breed. Also you will have male cats roaming around your house yowling to get in. You really should spay her. It is better for the animal it helps them and you. You do not want an accidental pregnancy.
Plus consider this. One female cat and her first litter of kittens over a 7 year period can produce over 400,000 other cats.
Help control the population.
Over 7 million animals die in shelters every year due to the lack of homes.
Everyday on average about 10,000 human children are born and everyday on average about 70,000 puppies and kittens are born as well. Please do the math.
Spay your cat.
There is always a chance they can get out it doesnt matter how careful you are and there are many unwanted pets already.. indoor cats do live longer but if you spay you won't have to worrie about the constant meowing when they go in heat..
You should spay.It is not cruel.Whats cruel is people that don't spay and create more strays for this world. Plus, you will probably get so annoyed when she goes in heat that you will end up spaying anyway. It is better for the cat to do it before they go in heat or have a litter. If you wait it can increase the cats risk for cancers. (Dogs too) Please spay!
Please spay the cat! If not you will be subjected to her heat periods where she'll howl and cry and drive you crazy! That's not even the whole story. There's the odor associated with the heat and the possible spotting all over your house. Additionally, she may be more prone to developing certain kinds of cancers if left unspayed. Spaying is the kindest solution.
to spay
that is not the question
SPAY!
I have known people with indoor cats that have got loose. Also I think it is better for her own health.
.oh and when cats come into season they 'call' for male cats to come and mate with them. That will really get on your nerves. There is a way you can satisfy them (using a cotton bud) but I really don't think you'll want to do that. (eww!)
It's not cuel at all. Just about everyone who just wants their cats as PETS (not to breed) neuter them. It is much better for the cat to be spayed than to have the risk of becoming pregnant when she doesn't want to have a litter.
It is healthier for the cat to be spayed, decreased chance of cancer, she wont go thru being in heat 2 a year and driving everyone crazy trying and more than likely she will get out of the house. It will also keep the Tom cats away. It is sooooo not cruel to have an animal fixed, plus what are you going to do if she does get pregnant, then you are going to have up to 8 kittens to care for then find them all good homes. If it was really cruel, don't you think most vets would then advise against it? Good Luck KG
Spay your cat--I promise that once she has been through a very annoying heat-you will want it done. She will also be healthier and less likely to have behavior problems. I have worked in the veterinary field since 1989-most older unspayed female cats end up with mammary cancers. I have never seen mammary cancer in a cat that was spayed at 6 months. Not having her spayed will make her want to get outside where the boys are and she may get awy. It would be more cruel to not have her spayed.
I have an inside cat that has never stepped foot outside before, I have her spayed because incase she ever does get out i know she won't get pregnant PLUS, she has calmed down alot more adn is such a swwet lap cat now, not all animals are the same but Spaying and or Nuetering and animal usually does help them later on in there older years because they have less health risks.
Your not being cruel either way, but getting her fixed is not only in the end healthier for the cat but less stressing on you when she comes into heat and starts to bellow at all hours of the day adn night
Yes get her fix, she can get out one day and she will get preagant. Theres alot of cat's in the world and alot of them get put down everyday . I'm not being rude , but It breaks my heart to hear that they will never have a chance of a happy home. Please get your kitten fixed . That is the greatest thing a pet owner can do for thier pets.
Definitely have her spayed. You'll avoid her howling during heat spells (and she will do her best to get out of the house during these times) and she will be healthier in the long run. All pets not used for breeding should be spayed/neutered to help cut down the population. There are just too many animals already out there. Your cat will thank you for it in the long run, and 6 months is a great age to have the surgery done.
Spay her, a female cat in heat is very annoying, she will have you up all night with her howling. Please get her fixed and help to stop the innocent animals from dying in shelters!
I would spay her.unless you want to hear her crys and meows when she's in heat - it's loud and goes on for days..
Also, just in case she escapes one day, she won't come home pregnant..
Just wait until her first heat. Then the decision on having her spayed will be obvious.
first, its not cruel to get it done. i dont know about cats, but spaying a dog GREATLY decreases its chance of certain cancers, like 80%+.
there is always the chance the cat will get out. spay to be on the safe side. and besides, you wont have to deal with kitty in heat cause i know thats annoying (my best friend has 2 female cats)
i've heard that spaying will nearly eliminate the chance of certain cancers .
it will be hard for you to live with a cat that's in heat.
indoor cats often "escape" to the outdoors when people go in and out of doors and if your cat gets out then she could get pregnant
If you get her spayed, you're being a responsible and caring pet owner. Not cruel! It's been proven that when you get your cat spayed, they're healthier. Just ask your vet! I once had a cat that I got spayed when she was a kitten and I ended up having her for 19 wonderful years!! The cat I have now was spayed when she was a kitten too and that was almost 9 years ago! I know you said you keep her indoors, (which is great, by the way!) but just in case she would ever get outside accidently, you don't want to worry about her coming home pregnant! So it's better all around to have her spayed!
Best to spay her.it will keep you sane, you will not have to listen to her howling when she goes into heat, and you may find her trying to escape while in heat as well. Also, you never know when even an indoor cat might get out by accident and you don't want her coming home pregnant and bringing more unwanted kittens into the world. Also, a spayed cat will not end up getting pyometra (infected uterus) when it gets older. This is more common in dogs, but can affect cats as well.
believe me it aint cruel your doing her a favour!! when she is spayed it will protect her from cancers and infections and also comming into season.even though you think its cruel its in her best interest
Getting her spayed is not cruel, it is the best thing you can possibly do for her. She will be much happier and healthier.
By getting her spayed you totally eliminate reproductive cancers, eliminate the chance of her getting out and ending up with an unplanned litter, dramaticly reduce the risk of mammary cancer, eliminate pyometria infection as well as other infections.
She'll be happier (and so will you) not going through a heat cycle every 21 days.
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Actually you should spay your cat. even if it is indoors. When a female cat goes into heat she will be a very big nuisance to you. She will yowl and cry to get out and will attempt to run out. Her instinct will be to breed. Also you will have male cats roaming around your house yowling to get in. You really should spay her. It is better for the animal it helps them and you. You do not want an accidental pregnancy.
Plus consider this. One female cat and her first litter of kittens over a 7 year period can produce over 400,000 other cats.
Help control the population.
Over 7 million animals die in shelters every year due to the lack of homes.
Everyday on average about 10,000 human children are born and everyday on average about 70,000 puppies and kittens are born as well. Please do the math.
Spay your cat.
There is always a chance they can get out it doesnt matter how careful you are and there are many unwanted pets already.. indoor cats do live longer but if you spay you won't have to worrie about the constant meowing when they go in heat..
You should spay.It is not cruel.Whats cruel is people that don't spay and create more strays for this world. Plus, you will probably get so annoyed when she goes in heat that you will end up spaying anyway. It is better for the cat to do it before they go in heat or have a litter. If you wait it can increase the cats risk for cancers. (Dogs too) Please spay!
Please spay the cat! If not you will be subjected to her heat periods where she'll howl and cry and drive you crazy! That's not even the whole story. There's the odor associated with the heat and the possible spotting all over your house. Additionally, she may be more prone to developing certain kinds of cancers if left unspayed. Spaying is the kindest solution.
to spay
that is not the question
SPAY!
I have known people with indoor cats that have got loose. Also I think it is better for her own health.
.oh and when cats come into season they 'call' for male cats to come and mate with them. That will really get on your nerves. There is a way you can satisfy them (using a cotton bud) but I really don't think you'll want to do that. (eww!)
It's not cuel at all. Just about everyone who just wants their cats as PETS (not to breed) neuter them. It is much better for the cat to be spayed than to have the risk of becoming pregnant when she doesn't want to have a litter.
It is healthier for the cat to be spayed, decreased chance of cancer, she wont go thru being in heat 2 a year and driving everyone crazy trying and more than likely she will get out of the house. It will also keep the Tom cats away. It is sooooo not cruel to have an animal fixed, plus what are you going to do if she does get pregnant, then you are going to have up to 8 kittens to care for then find them all good homes. If it was really cruel, don't you think most vets would then advise against it? Good Luck KG
Spay your cat--I promise that once she has been through a very annoying heat-you will want it done. She will also be healthier and less likely to have behavior problems. I have worked in the veterinary field since 1989-most older unspayed female cats end up with mammary cancers. I have never seen mammary cancer in a cat that was spayed at 6 months. Not having her spayed will make her want to get outside where the boys are and she may get awy. It would be more cruel to not have her spayed.
I have an inside cat that has never stepped foot outside before, I have her spayed because incase she ever does get out i know she won't get pregnant PLUS, she has calmed down alot more adn is such a swwet lap cat now, not all animals are the same but Spaying and or Nuetering and animal usually does help them later on in there older years because they have less health risks.
Your not being cruel either way, but getting her fixed is not only in the end healthier for the cat but less stressing on you when she comes into heat and starts to bellow at all hours of the day adn night
Yes get her fix, she can get out one day and she will get preagant. Theres alot of cat's in the world and alot of them get put down everyday . I'm not being rude , but It breaks my heart to hear that they will never have a chance of a happy home. Please get your kitten fixed . That is the greatest thing a pet owner can do for thier pets.
Definitely have her spayed. You'll avoid her howling during heat spells (and she will do her best to get out of the house during these times) and she will be healthier in the long run. All pets not used for breeding should be spayed/neutered to help cut down the population. There are just too many animals already out there. Your cat will thank you for it in the long run, and 6 months is a great age to have the surgery done.
Spay her, a female cat in heat is very annoying, she will have you up all night with her howling. Please get her fixed and help to stop the innocent animals from dying in shelters!
I would spay her.unless you want to hear her crys and meows when she's in heat - it's loud and goes on for days..
Also, just in case she escapes one day, she won't come home pregnant..
Just wait until her first heat. Then the decision on having her spayed will be obvious.
first, its not cruel to get it done. i dont know about cats, but spaying a dog GREATLY decreases its chance of certain cancers, like 80%+.
there is always the chance the cat will get out. spay to be on the safe side. and besides, you wont have to deal with kitty in heat cause i know thats annoying (my best friend has 2 female cats)
i've heard that spaying will nearly eliminate the chance of certain cancers .
it will be hard for you to live with a cat that's in heat.
indoor cats often "escape" to the outdoors when people go in and out of doors and if your cat gets out then she could get pregnant
If you get her spayed, you're being a responsible and caring pet owner. Not cruel! It's been proven that when you get your cat spayed, they're healthier. Just ask your vet! I once had a cat that I got spayed when she was a kitten and I ended up having her for 19 wonderful years!! The cat I have now was spayed when she was a kitten too and that was almost 9 years ago! I know you said you keep her indoors, (which is great, by the way!) but just in case she would ever get outside accidently, you don't want to worry about her coming home pregnant! So it's better all around to have her spayed!
Best to spay her.it will keep you sane, you will not have to listen to her howling when she goes into heat, and you may find her trying to escape while in heat as well. Also, you never know when even an indoor cat might get out by accident and you don't want her coming home pregnant and bringing more unwanted kittens into the world. Also, a spayed cat will not end up getting pyometra (infected uterus) when it gets older. This is more common in dogs, but can affect cats as well.
believe me it aint cruel your doing her a favour!! when she is spayed it will protect her from cancers and infections and also comming into season.even though you think its cruel its in her best interest
Getting her spayed is not cruel, it is the best thing you can possibly do for her. She will be much happier and healthier.
By getting her spayed you totally eliminate reproductive cancers, eliminate the chance of her getting out and ending up with an unplanned litter, dramaticly reduce the risk of mammary cancer, eliminate pyometria infection as well as other infections.
She'll be happier (and so will you) not going through a heat cycle every 21 days.
To keep or give up my cat. :-(?
I have had my cat (Leia) for about a year and I love her dearly. However I live in student accomondation and it is time to move out and into a proper apartment and they don't accept cats anywhere in Canberra! I looked into group houses and they're the same. I love my cat but i can't let her rule my life, I am also single now so I live by myself and go out a lot and so the cat is sometimes left by itself from like 9am till 9pm or later. I have set a lights to come on when it gets dark but i don't think this is good enough, also when I come home the cat always wants to play but i am never in the mood to play for long (always tired, I work fulltime). At this rate I can't go away without having to board the cat and I feel guilty that she doesn't see me much, but i need my freedom, I am only 21 and not married to my cat, nor do I want to live that way. Should I give the cat up for adoption? Would this be the humane thing to do? I do love and cuddle her and play with her lots, but not enough
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Keep looking! You can definitely find pet-friendly renting if you try harder and expand your search area. Call realtors to find if any of them specialize in pet-friendly housing and ask for referrals from pet professionals in the Canberra and surround areas.
Try offering the landlord an extra security deposit against any damage the cat might do. If you are persistent, you will find one who will be willing.
Never board your cat; always use a petsitter. Cats are territorial and do not like to be left in a strange place when you travel. How often do you go away, really? Once a month? Every night?
If you are only 21 and too tired to play with your cat, you should consult a doctor. You must have a health problem!
A pet is the most lasting relationship you are likely to have, as they live for 20 years while most marriages only last an average of 7! Don't throw this away!
In my opinion, you took on the responsibility of an animal, and you should keep it. To give up your cat would be wrong. Think of it like having a baby.you can't just give back a baby when you decide you need your freedom. You were the one who chose a pet and you should stick with her. Think how you would feel if you were her.
Hey, you can give the cat to your mother/father/brother/sister. Or your best buddy. In that way, you can still see her anytime. If you feel that you're neglecting her, you can compensate by giving the new owner a share with her food/grooming expenses.
I luv cats,but in your case maybe you could leave her with friends or family, so that you can still try to see her as much as possible.
well.. let's see.. you love your cat, but you don't spend enough time with it. so you want your cat to be happy. if you love your cat so much, get a new owner with a house and everything else. make it happy.
I know that it's hard to give up something/someone you love, but I think that it would be in your cats best interest to put her up for adoption, and make sure she finds a good home.
If you love her dearly and you can't take her with you and give her the love she needs then search out a cat lover that will love and care for her. Try to find a home that doesn't have other grown cats because alot of the times they won't get along with each other. If you find a good home and your know your furbaby will be taken care of and loved as much as you love her then you will be ok and so will your cat.
Well, cats are very independent creatures. They love attention and bond very well with their owners and other animals, but they can easily entertain themselves when left alone and have no problem with that most of the time. They sleep a HUGE portion of the day, too. In fact, for owners with this dilemma, I often recommend getting another cat to keep the other company. It helps solve a lot of indoor kitty behavior problems. Or perhaps you could find a house with roommates that already have cats. Usually when the school year starts or ends, there are some rooms that free up in college towns.
Also, I have to say that getting and owning a pet is a responsibility that you took on when you got the cat. You made a commitment to care for that animal for life. Moving isn't really a good excuse to give away your family member. You may just see her as a cat, a pet, but she depends on you and you really aren't doing her or any other cats any favors by dumping her on someone else.
BUT, if you really don't feel like you can handle the responsibility of caring for another living creature, and she would be neglected, perhaps it would be best to find her another home. Contact some local humane groups or put up some flyers or an ad in the local paper. Don't just give her away if you find her a home yourself. By charging an adoption fee, you are helping to ensure that the owner she goes to will value her as more than just a cat/a pet, can afford to have a cat, and feels that she is worth the fee.
Good luck in whatever you decide.
I think you are being very considerate in your feelings about your pet. In your position, I would either advertise for a good home or take it to a cat rescue where you know they would not dispose of her. Some people would just dump her off somewhere so I say good for you. The cat will be happier with a family to enjoy.
I feel for you.
I have smuggled my cat into many places and was careful not to get caught. to keep her occupied, buy toys, and cat nip! and the older she gets the less she'll bug you. Also You can keep her until you find a suitable home for her. I know it's hard to say goodbye but if you find a home with children (over 5) they most likely will treat her good.
Good luck to you
ps. DON'T DUMP HER!
Keep your cat she or he would be broken hearted without you cats become depressed so don,t leave your cat with people he or she don,t know she love you
I think you know you need to give this cat up for adoption and are just seeking approval.
ship her to me, i'm sure we'll become best of friends in no time!
it's obvious you are only holding on to your cat for sentimental reasons. it makes it harder it she's a cute cat. ask around your current area if anyone wants to adopt her. girls are easy targets. they are sure to want a cat.
if you dont think you are spending enough time with your cat then i would suggest to go talk to the SPCA in yout area. They will find a home for the cat where they wil spend more time with the cat. And you could find a differnet animal (like a fish) that dont require a lot of attention.
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE HER TO THE SPCA, HUMANE SOCIETY OR LOCAL SHELTER. THEY PUT DOWN 80% OF THE ANIMALS THAT WALK IN THE DOOR.
MOSTLY DUE TO LACK OF SPACE.AND FUNDING.
SINCE SHE IS FULL GROWN THE LIKELYHOOD OF HER BEING ADOPTED IS SLIM.
MILLIONS OF CATS ARE HOMELESS AND MOST SADLY DONT GET ADOPTED.
IF YOU MUST GET RID OF HER THEN FIND SOMEONE YOU KNOW AND TRUST.
LAST RESORT PETFINDER.COM IS GOOD TO FIND RESCUE GROUPS THAT WONT PUT HER DOWN BUT THEY ARE OFTEN FULL.
you should have thought about all of these things before taking on a helpless animal who depends on you. you need to problem solve and figure out a way to keep the cat, or find her a loving good home. DO NOT PAWN HER OFF ON SOME SHELTER THAT WILL JUST KILL HER!! cats are very independent creatures and if you could find a way to keep her i am sure she wouldnt mind being alone a lot.
I wouldn't GIVE HER AWAY!! because i love i mean love.. CATS!! but you don't have enough time. because you have to work and do other stuff. so I'm going to say give her away.
=( she needs someone who plays with her (not that you don't) and other stuff as well. i feel bad for the cute cat.
=(. but whatever you think is best then do it.
i have 4 KITTENS AND SO FAR I GET TO KEEP THEM. OMG!! I FORGOT I MIGHT MOVE OUT OF STATE AND I'M GOING TO HAVE TO LEAVE MY CATS BE HIND NO!!. NO!>. I feel so SAD. omg i forgot..=(-I%26lt;:
well best of luck to both of us. =)-I%26lt;:
You accepted a responsibility, my friend. Regardless of how things have changed since you got your cat, she is YOUR resposibility, period. I am sure you can find sonewhere that will allow you keep your cat, you just aren't looking hard enough. You say you love her, and you can't let her rule your life, but guess what? Pets do that. They are like having children. What if Leia adopted YOU and then wanted to give YOU away or didn't like YOU anymore because she grew up and didn't have time for YOU? Please grow up and be a big boy. Accept your responsibilities, try really hard, and I am sure you can find the answer yourself.
ps
I adopted a dog 4 years ago from an abusive home. She was completely wacked, and tested me in every way possible. I stuck it out because she was my problem, and 4 years later I honestly cannot imaginemy life without her. I was meant to find her and love her uncondtionally, and I did, and I am, and she does the same. She is the best dog/friend ever.
Good luck to you.
Now. as strict as a cat lover I can get. i understand your dilemma all to well. I moved from MI to FL, %26 my landlord said hey, u cant bring your 4 cats. WELL that ended up being an 8 month stress battle on both ends to say the least, but I won-but i know that rip in your gut feeling your going thru. I am a shelter volunteer, and I would say that taking your cat to a shelter- not the humane society or the aspca or blah blah. Find a home run good ol cat shelter/rescue. They take time to know a cats personality to fit them with the right people. And 99% of shelters will heavily screen you before letting you adopt. So finding a cat shelter would be your very best option, other than taking your cat with you. But i admire your courage to know that she could be in a better home.
Now, on finding a good/local cat shelter-
Call the vets around, and ask them if you can have the number for the local cat rescue/shelter.
If that doesnt work,
Call local pet stores around the area- aka Petsmart,Petco etc.. they have adoption days from those shelters once or twice a month. They'll know how to contact them as well.
Good Luck, I wish you and her the best. Keep us updated!
ps:most shelters DON'T put the cats to sleep like the humane society and etc. Just be sure to ask the shelter when you call.
i have a pet cat as well and knows how you feels! i guess you will have to find another who will care and love leia as you have. a pet is for life!!
Hi there.I believe you truly would like to do the best for all things considered. However, only you can find it within yourself to weigh both sides of the facts you've presented.
A pet companion taken in should be with us for their lifetime at all costs, but then there are exceptions where we need to put their needs before ourselves and provide for their best interests. Again, this is something you have to decide rather than accepting the opinions of strangers in a consentual survey.
If you do decide to place Leia up for adoption please consider finding a home on your own for her before taking her to the local SPCA shelter. Here's a website that is located in Canburra and surrounding communities to list an online ad for pet cats:
http://www.cat-match.com.au/(5xfz5r555gc.
CATMATCH began with an idea to help reduce the tens of thousands of cats and kittens that are put to sleep each year because they can't find a home and someone to care for them. And yet there are people like you who would enjoy life with a cat.
CATMATCH is a FREE service designed to help you find your purr-fect match easily
Being left alone in the house when you're away is not a big problem for cats. I am also sure there are places where you can have a cat, I can't believe there is no one in Canberra who has one in their flat! Anyway, don't give it to a foundation or sth, she might live the rest of her life in a cage or be put down. If you can find a nice home for her, with responsible people who won't give her up, she can go there. Make sure she gets used to them and the house while you are there - you might have to visit them every day for some time.
I think it is a very difficult decision to give up your cat and not knowing for sure, what kind of home or where your cat would be living. I commend you for trying to think and do the right thing, for your cat. I think that the decision seems to be made for you by saying no place you will be moving to takes cats, so that's pretty much your answer, like it or not. : ( I am sorry for both you and the cat because as much as you are still young and all, you've grown a bond and it sounds like you really do care for her. Sometimes out of that love, it is best to do the right thing for the cat! I think it would be great if you could work it out to keep her but it just doesn't sound possible. Therefore, I would say to have your cat adopted, to a good home. Ask even if you can check the home out and what the situation is. That may also help you and even stay in touch with the person or people if you can to see Leia. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Good luck to you! Sounds like you are starting a whole new phase, a new chapter in your life, take care. : )
Keep it!
OR maybe give it to a friend to look after while you are in your situation. do not sell it!! It is NOT property, it is a living creature - therefore not actual property.
Maybe your family or a friend can look after your cat! so then you can always go and see her from time to time and see how shes getting on!
What a shame, that is a sad story. It does appear that she may be better off going to a new home if you can find decent and kind people to take her. Of course circumstances change, and how could you predict that things would change like this so don't feel bad about getting a cat in the first place, no one can guarantee that they will always be in a situation where they are the perfect owner for the rest of their pets life, we can but hope that we will always be able to provide for them. If you can't then it is only fair to give her up for adoption to someone who can give her the time and affection she needs.
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Keep looking! You can definitely find pet-friendly renting if you try harder and expand your search area. Call realtors to find if any of them specialize in pet-friendly housing and ask for referrals from pet professionals in the Canberra and surround areas.
Try offering the landlord an extra security deposit against any damage the cat might do. If you are persistent, you will find one who will be willing.
Never board your cat; always use a petsitter. Cats are territorial and do not like to be left in a strange place when you travel. How often do you go away, really? Once a month? Every night?
If you are only 21 and too tired to play with your cat, you should consult a doctor. You must have a health problem!
A pet is the most lasting relationship you are likely to have, as they live for 20 years while most marriages only last an average of 7! Don't throw this away!
In my opinion, you took on the responsibility of an animal, and you should keep it. To give up your cat would be wrong. Think of it like having a baby.you can't just give back a baby when you decide you need your freedom. You were the one who chose a pet and you should stick with her. Think how you would feel if you were her.
Hey, you can give the cat to your mother/father/brother/sister. Or your best buddy. In that way, you can still see her anytime. If you feel that you're neglecting her, you can compensate by giving the new owner a share with her food/grooming expenses.
I luv cats,but in your case maybe you could leave her with friends or family, so that you can still try to see her as much as possible.
well.. let's see.. you love your cat, but you don't spend enough time with it. so you want your cat to be happy. if you love your cat so much, get a new owner with a house and everything else. make it happy.
I know that it's hard to give up something/someone you love, but I think that it would be in your cats best interest to put her up for adoption, and make sure she finds a good home.
If you love her dearly and you can't take her with you and give her the love she needs then search out a cat lover that will love and care for her. Try to find a home that doesn't have other grown cats because alot of the times they won't get along with each other. If you find a good home and your know your furbaby will be taken care of and loved as much as you love her then you will be ok and so will your cat.
Well, cats are very independent creatures. They love attention and bond very well with their owners and other animals, but they can easily entertain themselves when left alone and have no problem with that most of the time. They sleep a HUGE portion of the day, too. In fact, for owners with this dilemma, I often recommend getting another cat to keep the other company. It helps solve a lot of indoor kitty behavior problems. Or perhaps you could find a house with roommates that already have cats. Usually when the school year starts or ends, there are some rooms that free up in college towns.
Also, I have to say that getting and owning a pet is a responsibility that you took on when you got the cat. You made a commitment to care for that animal for life. Moving isn't really a good excuse to give away your family member. You may just see her as a cat, a pet, but she depends on you and you really aren't doing her or any other cats any favors by dumping her on someone else.
BUT, if you really don't feel like you can handle the responsibility of caring for another living creature, and she would be neglected, perhaps it would be best to find her another home. Contact some local humane groups or put up some flyers or an ad in the local paper. Don't just give her away if you find her a home yourself. By charging an adoption fee, you are helping to ensure that the owner she goes to will value her as more than just a cat/a pet, can afford to have a cat, and feels that she is worth the fee.
Good luck in whatever you decide.
I think you are being very considerate in your feelings about your pet. In your position, I would either advertise for a good home or take it to a cat rescue where you know they would not dispose of her. Some people would just dump her off somewhere so I say good for you. The cat will be happier with a family to enjoy.
I feel for you.
I have smuggled my cat into many places and was careful not to get caught. to keep her occupied, buy toys, and cat nip! and the older she gets the less she'll bug you. Also You can keep her until you find a suitable home for her. I know it's hard to say goodbye but if you find a home with children (over 5) they most likely will treat her good.
Good luck to you
ps. DON'T DUMP HER!
Keep your cat she or he would be broken hearted without you cats become depressed so don,t leave your cat with people he or she don,t know she love you
I think you know you need to give this cat up for adoption and are just seeking approval.
ship her to me, i'm sure we'll become best of friends in no time!
it's obvious you are only holding on to your cat for sentimental reasons. it makes it harder it she's a cute cat. ask around your current area if anyone wants to adopt her. girls are easy targets. they are sure to want a cat.
if you dont think you are spending enough time with your cat then i would suggest to go talk to the SPCA in yout area. They will find a home for the cat where they wil spend more time with the cat. And you could find a differnet animal (like a fish) that dont require a lot of attention.
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE HER TO THE SPCA, HUMANE SOCIETY OR LOCAL SHELTER. THEY PUT DOWN 80% OF THE ANIMALS THAT WALK IN THE DOOR.
MOSTLY DUE TO LACK OF SPACE.AND FUNDING.
SINCE SHE IS FULL GROWN THE LIKELYHOOD OF HER BEING ADOPTED IS SLIM.
MILLIONS OF CATS ARE HOMELESS AND MOST SADLY DONT GET ADOPTED.
IF YOU MUST GET RID OF HER THEN FIND SOMEONE YOU KNOW AND TRUST.
LAST RESORT PETFINDER.COM IS GOOD TO FIND RESCUE GROUPS THAT WONT PUT HER DOWN BUT THEY ARE OFTEN FULL.
you should have thought about all of these things before taking on a helpless animal who depends on you. you need to problem solve and figure out a way to keep the cat, or find her a loving good home. DO NOT PAWN HER OFF ON SOME SHELTER THAT WILL JUST KILL HER!! cats are very independent creatures and if you could find a way to keep her i am sure she wouldnt mind being alone a lot.
I wouldn't GIVE HER AWAY!! because i love i mean love.. CATS!! but you don't have enough time. because you have to work and do other stuff. so I'm going to say give her away.
=( she needs someone who plays with her (not that you don't) and other stuff as well. i feel bad for the cute cat.
=(. but whatever you think is best then do it.
i have 4 KITTENS AND SO FAR I GET TO KEEP THEM. OMG!! I FORGOT I MIGHT MOVE OUT OF STATE AND I'M GOING TO HAVE TO LEAVE MY CATS BE HIND NO!!. NO!>. I feel so SAD. omg i forgot..=(-I%26lt;:
well best of luck to both of us. =)-I%26lt;:
You accepted a responsibility, my friend. Regardless of how things have changed since you got your cat, she is YOUR resposibility, period. I am sure you can find sonewhere that will allow you keep your cat, you just aren't looking hard enough. You say you love her, and you can't let her rule your life, but guess what? Pets do that. They are like having children. What if Leia adopted YOU and then wanted to give YOU away or didn't like YOU anymore because she grew up and didn't have time for YOU? Please grow up and be a big boy. Accept your responsibilities, try really hard, and I am sure you can find the answer yourself.
ps
I adopted a dog 4 years ago from an abusive home. She was completely wacked, and tested me in every way possible. I stuck it out because she was my problem, and 4 years later I honestly cannot imaginemy life without her. I was meant to find her and love her uncondtionally, and I did, and I am, and she does the same. She is the best dog/friend ever.
Good luck to you.
Now. as strict as a cat lover I can get. i understand your dilemma all to well. I moved from MI to FL, %26 my landlord said hey, u cant bring your 4 cats. WELL that ended up being an 8 month stress battle on both ends to say the least, but I won-but i know that rip in your gut feeling your going thru. I am a shelter volunteer, and I would say that taking your cat to a shelter- not the humane society or the aspca or blah blah. Find a home run good ol cat shelter/rescue. They take time to know a cats personality to fit them with the right people. And 99% of shelters will heavily screen you before letting you adopt. So finding a cat shelter would be your very best option, other than taking your cat with you. But i admire your courage to know that she could be in a better home.
Now, on finding a good/local cat shelter-
Call the vets around, and ask them if you can have the number for the local cat rescue/shelter.
If that doesnt work,
Call local pet stores around the area- aka Petsmart,Petco etc.. they have adoption days from those shelters once or twice a month. They'll know how to contact them as well.
Good Luck, I wish you and her the best. Keep us updated!
ps:most shelters DON'T put the cats to sleep like the humane society and etc. Just be sure to ask the shelter when you call.
i have a pet cat as well and knows how you feels! i guess you will have to find another who will care and love leia as you have. a pet is for life!!
Hi there.I believe you truly would like to do the best for all things considered. However, only you can find it within yourself to weigh both sides of the facts you've presented.
A pet companion taken in should be with us for their lifetime at all costs, but then there are exceptions where we need to put their needs before ourselves and provide for their best interests. Again, this is something you have to decide rather than accepting the opinions of strangers in a consentual survey.
If you do decide to place Leia up for adoption please consider finding a home on your own for her before taking her to the local SPCA shelter. Here's a website that is located in Canburra and surrounding communities to list an online ad for pet cats:
http://www.cat-match.com.au/(5xfz5r555gc.
CATMATCH began with an idea to help reduce the tens of thousands of cats and kittens that are put to sleep each year because they can't find a home and someone to care for them. And yet there are people like you who would enjoy life with a cat.
CATMATCH is a FREE service designed to help you find your purr-fect match easily
Being left alone in the house when you're away is not a big problem for cats. I am also sure there are places where you can have a cat, I can't believe there is no one in Canberra who has one in their flat! Anyway, don't give it to a foundation or sth, she might live the rest of her life in a cage or be put down. If you can find a nice home for her, with responsible people who won't give her up, she can go there. Make sure she gets used to them and the house while you are there - you might have to visit them every day for some time.
I think it is a very difficult decision to give up your cat and not knowing for sure, what kind of home or where your cat would be living. I commend you for trying to think and do the right thing, for your cat. I think that the decision seems to be made for you by saying no place you will be moving to takes cats, so that's pretty much your answer, like it or not. : ( I am sorry for both you and the cat because as much as you are still young and all, you've grown a bond and it sounds like you really do care for her. Sometimes out of that love, it is best to do the right thing for the cat! I think it would be great if you could work it out to keep her but it just doesn't sound possible. Therefore, I would say to have your cat adopted, to a good home. Ask even if you can check the home out and what the situation is. That may also help you and even stay in touch with the person or people if you can to see Leia. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Good luck to you! Sounds like you are starting a whole new phase, a new chapter in your life, take care. : )
Keep it!
OR maybe give it to a friend to look after while you are in your situation. do not sell it!! It is NOT property, it is a living creature - therefore not actual property.
Maybe your family or a friend can look after your cat! so then you can always go and see her from time to time and see how shes getting on!
What a shame, that is a sad story. It does appear that she may be better off going to a new home if you can find decent and kind people to take her. Of course circumstances change, and how could you predict that things would change like this so don't feel bad about getting a cat in the first place, no one can guarantee that they will always be in a situation where they are the perfect owner for the rest of their pets life, we can but hope that we will always be able to provide for them. If you can't then it is only fair to give her up for adoption to someone who can give her the time and affection she needs.
To everyone that helped me yesterday?
Thank you to everyone that helped me out with my cat yesterday. I cleaned her up and she's alot better now, although she still wont eat, but I've taken her to the vet and hopefully she'll be fine. I know I was a pain in the butt and I was very stupid and I had alot of questions, but she's the first cat I've ever had and nothing like this has ever happened before, but yah anyways.I just wanted to say thanks. You all were a big help.
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Hi there again Allie.I'm pleased to hear that your kitty was seen by the vet. Your love and devotion was apparent by asking the questions here in PetQnA.com . If you have any unusual questions don't hesitate to ask your vet as they should be the one to rely on for medical information. They are always more than willing to help educate their clients so that their pets live a healthy life.
May both you and your kitty have a wonderful long life together!
I'm glad your cat's better
There are no stupid questions when it comes to the health of a beloved pet!! I know I would do almost anything if my baby Boston got sick. I'm just glad that you were able to get some answers. I'd just continue to keep an eye on her for any other symptoms and let your vet know whats new or different. I'm sure she's very grateful for the care and love you have given her.
i'm glad your cat is better.
Glad to hear your kitty is better.
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Hi there again Allie.I'm pleased to hear that your kitty was seen by the vet. Your love and devotion was apparent by asking the questions here in PetQnA.com . If you have any unusual questions don't hesitate to ask your vet as they should be the one to rely on for medical information. They are always more than willing to help educate their clients so that their pets live a healthy life.
May both you and your kitty have a wonderful long life together!
I'm glad your cat's better
There are no stupid questions when it comes to the health of a beloved pet!! I know I would do almost anything if my baby Boston got sick. I'm just glad that you were able to get some answers. I'd just continue to keep an eye on her for any other symptoms and let your vet know whats new or different. I'm sure she's very grateful for the care and love you have given her.
i'm glad your cat is better.
Glad to hear your kitty is better.
To Declaw a Cat?
I recently made an appointment to get my cat declawed. My cat is my baby and I love her to death. I decided to get her declawed because she has a nasty little habbit of clawing couches, carpet, chairs, you name it. I'm buring new couches to replace the old ones and I want them to last. She's torn the carpet off he floor in some places and ever clawed holes in a leather couch. I am feeling really bad about doing it now, her appointment is in two weeks. Is there a possibility that she could be either depressed or angry about it for a long time? I know my cat is not a person, I just don't want this to effect the rest of our owner-pet relationship.
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Wow, you're going to get a lot of responses to this questions as a lot of people are against declawing and i too am among them. However, that is not your question and I think you are asking if your cat knows this is coming and is upset? I may be wrong.
however I do want to mention that there are a lot of alternatives to declawing. There is placing double sided tape on the couches and areas that she claws. Trimming her nails regularly. There is a product called "Soft Paws" that are plastic tips that you glue to your cats nails that stop her from scratching and there is also a SSScat Can that will make a noise and spray some air at her whenever she comes near the area that she likes to scratch (it has a motion sensor on it). I have also added a link that several other suggestions to stop your cat from scratching.so check that out as well please.
If you tried all of this and nothing has worked , then you may not have a choice but to declaw. I do also want to mention that many (not all) cats that have been declawed tend to use their teeth a little more after they have been declawed.
Good luck!
It really hurts them. It is considered inhumane. She might be mad at you.
Declawing is inhumane. Try ripping your fingernails out, and see how you like it.
I got my cat declawed and she is the same loving cat she was before she got declawed. It is a good idea.
Don't do this to your cat. It will not be able to climb or protect itself any longer. Reconsider, don't cripple your cat. Find another way.
my isn't declawed..i just clip them with fingernail clippers.i remember when i got my cat fixed it was mad at me for a few days..but once i stopped feeding her she changed her tune!..just kidding..but my cat doesn't ruin stuff..idk if its because i clip her or she is just not a jerk like your cat
Honestly, I know some people are agianst declawing, but I am not. Some of my cats are b/c I tried everything w/ them and they still tore up my stuff. There is some glue on rubber nails you can put on your cat now, to stop them from clawing. I don't know if these work or anything. But, do not get the back claws removed, incase she needs to defend herself or climb up a tree in a hurry. If she's been clawing for a very long..like more than 6 months..I don't think she's mad or depressed, she likes clawing..Hope this helped.
If you love your cat please do not declaw it. At least find out how it's done first. The claw is attached to the bone in their toe so the entire toe bone up to the joint is removed. Then it's superglued shut. After being declawed, your cat still has to walk around on it's feet that now have been partially amputated. If you keep her nails cut short, buy her a scratching post, take her over to that when she scratches furniture, and put deterrent spray or 2 sided tape with pepper (cats don't like either of these) you should be able to stop the destruction. Also make sure you're paying enough attention to your cat and that it is getting enough exercise. Please try this before declawing your cat.
Heather, Some cats who are declawed who have existing vicious tendencies will turn to vicious biting to overcompensate for the declaw. It's commonly witnessed that after surgery cats associate the pain of their feet as the litterbox and litter causing the pain and thereby avoid using the litterbox altogether. Here's a fact sheet about litterbox problems and other behavioral issues as a result of declaws. http://www.goodcatswearblack.com/declawi.
And another: http://www.api4animals.org/facts?p=357%26amp;m.
I had 2 cats declawed--good results with one not so good with the other. I probably would not do it again. Contrary to what some people will tell you a cat can still climb a tree to protect itself as long as it has it's back claws left intact.I however do not ever allow my cats to go outside at all for any reason!!
if you're worried about how she'll feel toward you, don't worry at all.you're not the one (as far as she's concerned) declawing her- it's the Vet. Animals generally don't hold a grudge like that..or even realize that you've done anything.they live in the present.as long as you treat her well she will return the affection. As far as declawing be humane or not.well, you're removing her front digits.so basically imagine someone taking the tips of your fingers off. The vet will literally knock her out and cut the tips of her "fingers" off along with the claw.they can't just pull the claw out of it's socket. They'll then wrap her paws in stretchy neon vet wrap and allow her to wake up. Her paws will be bloody, so don't freak out. It's scary but they handle it fine otherwise it wouldn't be done to so many cats. Its a personal call. They don't enjoy it, it does hurt and it will take her a while to figure out how to walk and climb without the front of her fingers. Like I said though, eventually she'll be back to normal and everything will be fine. If declawing her is what it takes to keep her, just make the experience as tolerable as possible.
When I was little we had a cat and my parents decided to declaw it for the same reasons you are considering it.also because my sister and I were young and they probably didn't want our cat scratching us. Our cat seemed fine.sometimes a little bummed out, and not as playful. Overall I think he had a great life, and lots of love! Unfortunately he was unable to defend himself when he snuck out of the house to go on his escapades! I also feel really bad looking back.it must of been so painful for him. It's like cutting off your fingers from the nuckles! OUCH!
Now that I am older and have a kitten of my own, I have decided NOT to declaw. It is mostly due to the research I have done. There are also other options out there. Have you ever tried Soft Paws (or Soft Claws)? They are covers that you put over your cats nails. My sisters cats have them and it seems to work great. A good old water bottle and weekly clippings seems to do the trick for me.
Why don't you get her a scratching post? Or a scratching climbing post?
Every time you catch her clawing the furniture or carpet get a couple of sheets of newspaper and roll it up loosely and smack the floor or whatever she is clawing. This should scare her into stopping. If not, then get a squirt gun and fill it with water and squirt her when she claws on something and she will stop.
Please do not render your kitty helpless. If she ever got outside and cornered by a dog or other cat she will be unable to protect herself. You don't want a dead kitty.
For all you bleeding hearts out there.declawing a cat is better than getting rid of her, and as long as she is never allowed outside, protection shan't be a problem.
Her age will effect her recovery time, and it is taking the first joints off her toes so it will be painful for her. I have two declawed cats and two clawed cats, and both sets act normally. She shouldn't be mad at you though, it's the vet doing it.
There is an alternative surgury where they just lazer cut the tendon that allows the claws to extend that is much less painful, and you don't have to use newspaper for litter, plus, even though they couldn't extend and scratch, she'd still have her claws, and could defend herself if need be with a little pressure.
And softpaws are horribly annoying, and expensive in the long run.
There is a new laser procedure for declawing that is not as intrusive as the old butcher job they used to have to do. It is still a painful procedure and you have to be REALLy careful about infection afterwards.
Apart from that, consider how a cat walks. They walk on their tip toes. They use their nails as part of their balancing mechanism. No, your cat won't be falling down after declawing, but it will be forced into a flatfooted position, which, is like a human having fallen arches. It isn't just the immediate pain of the surgery, it is the long term effects that I don't like.
Still, if it is going to be a question of getting rid of the cat or declawing the cat, I would go with the declawing. There are too many other homeless cats out there.
I had a similar problem with my eldest cat but we adopted her from the Humane Society and she had been very abused prior. Due to this, she was a very hostile cat and clawed like mad. My husband ended up with a few sets of stitches from her. She has a scratching post that went to the ceiling and still, she clawed everything else. We tried the Soft Paws to no avail, she simply took them off. Yes I put them on right, even tried using a soft scour to the nail prior to adding the glue. She still took them off. When I got pregnant, we decided to have her declawed for all the reasons mentioned plus so I wouldn't get anything from her clawing me that could hurt my baby. So I can tell you my personal experience:
We opted for laser declaw and when we got her the next day, the vet even said he understood why we chose to declaw once he had to deal with her. lol She acted a bit tired the first day home but other than that, she was fine. Within a week, she was coming around us and actually wanting to be petted and loved on. Today she is a very lovey lap cat that everyone pet her and even became fast friends with our new puppy. So while "some" cats MAY have an attitude afterwards (never in my experience of 3 declawed cats), it's not every cat. Just love on her and let her know you're still loving her and going to keep her. Assure her and I'm sure she'll be fine. Just be sure to use newspaper shredding or special litter for 14 days after the declaw. (Just an FYI, I had my other cats declawed because when they would fight, they were tearing each other up big time. no adverse reaction in any of my cats. We lost one to cancer but we still have 2 and both are very lovey cats!!) Some will disgaree with me but this is my experienece so I don't care. lol
Cats use scratching as a way to mark their territory. Once they're in the habit of scratching on the couch, they're going to keep doing it. Declawing is not a big deal. When I had my latest cat declawed and fixed at the same time, he showed no effect either way. He played and ran around and attacked the bigger cats in the exact same way. I've never seen a declawed cat that was in pain or affected in some way by being declawed.
One thing to remember, though, if you have your cat declawed; you can never let it outside.
Your question title is deceiving. The question you're asking is really "How will my cat feel about declawing?".
So, ignoring my personal opinions on whether or not a cat should be declawed, I'll answer your question to the best of my ability.
"Is there a possibility that she could be either depressed or angry about it for a long time?"
". I just don't want this to affect the rest of our owner-pet relationship."
First of all, you have to realize that your cat will not realize that YOU are having her declawed. Think about it from her perspective:
She'll be put into her carrier and taken for a ride. She'll arrive and be taken out of her carrier inside the animal hospital (what should be a familiar place). She'll be given a shot or an IV, then she'll wake up. Her feet will hurt. She'll have some trouble figuring out how to balance and walk differently. She'll stay in the care of the professionals until she's recovered enough to walk steadily and is reasonably well. She'll come home and before long she'll forget things were ever any different.
In other words, she's not going to wake up from anesthesia and think, "Oh, my god, Mommy/Daddy had my FINGERS CUT OFF!"
As long as you have a healthy "relationship" with her now, declawing her should not change that.
Personally I'm against declawing. When I adopted my two cats I made peace with the fact my furniture could possibly be destroyed and to kiss any deposits made for apartments good-bye. Cats scratch, some more than others. I think it's a bit silly to adopt a cat and not expected that they are going to be a bit destructive.
If you must declaw. make sure you find the best darn vet there is. Get references from other people who have had their cats declawed. An improperly done declaw can cause your kitty a life time of pain and suffering. Do not be cheap when it comes to a declaw! Again it will make your cat's life miserable.
There's no way to predict how your cat will respond to the declaw. Maybe she won't even notice, maybe she might become a biter. Who knows. At the shelter I worked at I've known declawed that cats that were big ole sweeties, and ones that would try to bite everyone and were in general not very happy. There's no way to predict how your kitty will respond, every cat is different.
My cats are declawed. I have guilty feelings about it too, but they're really only sore for a few days, and then they act fine. They continue to act like they're clawing things, just no claws.
You can try soft paws claw covers if you really have reservations about it. I did this for a year, and decided that it would be less traumatic in the end to just have them declawed. My cats hated being restrained and having the covers put on them. They would also sometimes get caught in the carpet. You can buy them at dr fosters and smith website.
I was in your situation to. I tried the SoftPaws nail covers. They really work. Just make sure you get the right size. It is also easier if she is younger and hasn't had a really long time to get in the habit of clawing all the time.
If your cat is your baby you wouldnt be declawing her.
Please look at these facts of declawing I will give you and also a real alturnative that I use on my cats and it works.
First of all the alturnative is soft paws. They are a nail cap you can put on your cats claws. They might rip the first set off right away, but put another set on and eventually they will leave them alone.
I can outfit my cats with these covers for 10 years for the same price as declawing.
Now for the real delaw deal facts:
It is very painfull for your cat, infact vets say they rate it as "severe pain" and rate spaying as "moderate pain"
You may not realize that the pain and other complications from the surgery can cause behavioral problems that are even worse than the problems for which the cat's toes were amputated. Your cat will resort to biting as a form of protection. Your cat may even stop using its littler box because scratching the little can become too painfull.
Complications of this amputation can be excruciating pain, damage to the radial nerve, hemorrhage, bone chips that prevent healing, painful regrowth of deformed claw inside of the paw which is not visible to the eye, and chronic back and joint pain as shoulder, leg and back muscles weaken.
Other complications include postoperative hemorrhage, either immediate or following bandage removal is a fairly frequent occurrence, paw ischemia, lameness due to wound infection or footpad laceration, exposure necrosis of the second phalanx, and abscess associated with retention of portions of the third phalanx. Abscess due to regrowth must be treated by surgical removal of the remnant of the third phalanx and wound debridement. During amputation of the distal phalanx, the bone may shatter and cause what is called a sequestrum, which serves as a focus for infection, causing continuous drainage from the toe. This necessitates a second anesthesia and surgery. Abnormal growth of severed nerve ends can also occur, causing long-term, painful sensations in the toes. Infection will occasionally occur when all precautions have been taken sometimes resulting in leg amputation.
Nearly 1/3 of cats that go through this procedure develope complications.
Declawing is considered inhuman and illegal in 25 countries across the world.
As for rescue adoption for declawed cats.. A bigger percentage of delcawed cats get "put down" becuase of behaviour problem associated with removal of the claws. These cats dont stand a fighting chance of a new home.
Please I beg you to cancell your operation for your cat and do some more research. If you can live in harmony with your cat, perhaps you should give it up for adoption.
I am sure you would not like your fingers cut at your first nuckle.
Best of luck to you.
I am not against declawing, but of course the answer to your question is yes. Yes, she could be affected for a long time. If she's a prolific clawer it may even be probable. It's also possible she'll have a bad reaction to the anesthesia and not make it through surgery. Anything is possible.
I wrote a long answer on this issue for someone else, and suggest you look at that answer by clicking on my id rather than go over all that again. From the tone of your question, I'd be more concerned that you're going to get depressed than the cat. The cat will eventually adapt. You, meanwhile, are cursed with more sentient ability than the cat. Don't throw yourself into a mental tailspin over this. If you decide not to declaw, this sounds like a cat that will destroy whatever furniture you ever buy. Have you tried other options to declawing? By options, I mean: clipping the claws yourself, softpaw tips, scratching posts, repellant on the furniture, etc. If so, and the cat is simply a clawer, then your options are: buy nothing but nubby furniture that you can't tell is scratched for the next 15-20 years, live with cruddy scratched up furniture, or declaw the cat, or find it a new home, or send it outdoors. I knew somebody that did the nubby furniture thing once. It works in a modern style home. Everything was either nonupholstered or nubby. Personally, I like more traditional upholstery, so that wouldn't work for me. In your case, sounds like you would have to go with hardwood flooring in addition to alternative upholstery. Keep in mind, even declawed cats will scratch leather furniture. I'm sitting in a recliner that I've had to use a repair kit on even though the cats are declawed. Smooth leather shows scratches; we had a "pebbled" leather set once that was nearly cat-proof, although a front clawed cat would probably still destroy it.
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Wow, you're going to get a lot of responses to this questions as a lot of people are against declawing and i too am among them. However, that is not your question and I think you are asking if your cat knows this is coming and is upset? I may be wrong.
however I do want to mention that there are a lot of alternatives to declawing. There is placing double sided tape on the couches and areas that she claws. Trimming her nails regularly. There is a product called "Soft Paws" that are plastic tips that you glue to your cats nails that stop her from scratching and there is also a SSScat Can that will make a noise and spray some air at her whenever she comes near the area that she likes to scratch (it has a motion sensor on it). I have also added a link that several other suggestions to stop your cat from scratching.so check that out as well please.
If you tried all of this and nothing has worked , then you may not have a choice but to declaw. I do also want to mention that many (not all) cats that have been declawed tend to use their teeth a little more after they have been declawed.
Good luck!
It really hurts them. It is considered inhumane. She might be mad at you.
Declawing is inhumane. Try ripping your fingernails out, and see how you like it.
I got my cat declawed and she is the same loving cat she was before she got declawed. It is a good idea.
Don't do this to your cat. It will not be able to climb or protect itself any longer. Reconsider, don't cripple your cat. Find another way.
my isn't declawed..i just clip them with fingernail clippers.i remember when i got my cat fixed it was mad at me for a few days..but once i stopped feeding her she changed her tune!..just kidding..but my cat doesn't ruin stuff..idk if its because i clip her or she is just not a jerk like your cat
Honestly, I know some people are agianst declawing, but I am not. Some of my cats are b/c I tried everything w/ them and they still tore up my stuff. There is some glue on rubber nails you can put on your cat now, to stop them from clawing. I don't know if these work or anything. But, do not get the back claws removed, incase she needs to defend herself or climb up a tree in a hurry. If she's been clawing for a very long..like more than 6 months..I don't think she's mad or depressed, she likes clawing..Hope this helped.
If you love your cat please do not declaw it. At least find out how it's done first. The claw is attached to the bone in their toe so the entire toe bone up to the joint is removed. Then it's superglued shut. After being declawed, your cat still has to walk around on it's feet that now have been partially amputated. If you keep her nails cut short, buy her a scratching post, take her over to that when she scratches furniture, and put deterrent spray or 2 sided tape with pepper (cats don't like either of these) you should be able to stop the destruction. Also make sure you're paying enough attention to your cat and that it is getting enough exercise. Please try this before declawing your cat.
Heather, Some cats who are declawed who have existing vicious tendencies will turn to vicious biting to overcompensate for the declaw. It's commonly witnessed that after surgery cats associate the pain of their feet as the litterbox and litter causing the pain and thereby avoid using the litterbox altogether. Here's a fact sheet about litterbox problems and other behavioral issues as a result of declaws. http://www.goodcatswearblack.com/declawi.
And another: http://www.api4animals.org/facts?p=357%26amp;m.
I had 2 cats declawed--good results with one not so good with the other. I probably would not do it again. Contrary to what some people will tell you a cat can still climb a tree to protect itself as long as it has it's back claws left intact.I however do not ever allow my cats to go outside at all for any reason!!
if you're worried about how she'll feel toward you, don't worry at all.you're not the one (as far as she's concerned) declawing her- it's the Vet. Animals generally don't hold a grudge like that..or even realize that you've done anything.they live in the present.as long as you treat her well she will return the affection. As far as declawing be humane or not.well, you're removing her front digits.so basically imagine someone taking the tips of your fingers off. The vet will literally knock her out and cut the tips of her "fingers" off along with the claw.they can't just pull the claw out of it's socket. They'll then wrap her paws in stretchy neon vet wrap and allow her to wake up. Her paws will be bloody, so don't freak out. It's scary but they handle it fine otherwise it wouldn't be done to so many cats. Its a personal call. They don't enjoy it, it does hurt and it will take her a while to figure out how to walk and climb without the front of her fingers. Like I said though, eventually she'll be back to normal and everything will be fine. If declawing her is what it takes to keep her, just make the experience as tolerable as possible.
When I was little we had a cat and my parents decided to declaw it for the same reasons you are considering it.also because my sister and I were young and they probably didn't want our cat scratching us. Our cat seemed fine.sometimes a little bummed out, and not as playful. Overall I think he had a great life, and lots of love! Unfortunately he was unable to defend himself when he snuck out of the house to go on his escapades! I also feel really bad looking back.it must of been so painful for him. It's like cutting off your fingers from the nuckles! OUCH!
Now that I am older and have a kitten of my own, I have decided NOT to declaw. It is mostly due to the research I have done. There are also other options out there. Have you ever tried Soft Paws (or Soft Claws)? They are covers that you put over your cats nails. My sisters cats have them and it seems to work great. A good old water bottle and weekly clippings seems to do the trick for me.
Why don't you get her a scratching post? Or a scratching climbing post?
Every time you catch her clawing the furniture or carpet get a couple of sheets of newspaper and roll it up loosely and smack the floor or whatever she is clawing. This should scare her into stopping. If not, then get a squirt gun and fill it with water and squirt her when she claws on something and she will stop.
Please do not render your kitty helpless. If she ever got outside and cornered by a dog or other cat she will be unable to protect herself. You don't want a dead kitty.
For all you bleeding hearts out there.declawing a cat is better than getting rid of her, and as long as she is never allowed outside, protection shan't be a problem.
Her age will effect her recovery time, and it is taking the first joints off her toes so it will be painful for her. I have two declawed cats and two clawed cats, and both sets act normally. She shouldn't be mad at you though, it's the vet doing it.
There is an alternative surgury where they just lazer cut the tendon that allows the claws to extend that is much less painful, and you don't have to use newspaper for litter, plus, even though they couldn't extend and scratch, she'd still have her claws, and could defend herself if need be with a little pressure.
And softpaws are horribly annoying, and expensive in the long run.
There is a new laser procedure for declawing that is not as intrusive as the old butcher job they used to have to do. It is still a painful procedure and you have to be REALLy careful about infection afterwards.
Apart from that, consider how a cat walks. They walk on their tip toes. They use their nails as part of their balancing mechanism. No, your cat won't be falling down after declawing, but it will be forced into a flatfooted position, which, is like a human having fallen arches. It isn't just the immediate pain of the surgery, it is the long term effects that I don't like.
Still, if it is going to be a question of getting rid of the cat or declawing the cat, I would go with the declawing. There are too many other homeless cats out there.
I had a similar problem with my eldest cat but we adopted her from the Humane Society and she had been very abused prior. Due to this, she was a very hostile cat and clawed like mad. My husband ended up with a few sets of stitches from her. She has a scratching post that went to the ceiling and still, she clawed everything else. We tried the Soft Paws to no avail, she simply took them off. Yes I put them on right, even tried using a soft scour to the nail prior to adding the glue. She still took them off. When I got pregnant, we decided to have her declawed for all the reasons mentioned plus so I wouldn't get anything from her clawing me that could hurt my baby. So I can tell you my personal experience:
We opted for laser declaw and when we got her the next day, the vet even said he understood why we chose to declaw once he had to deal with her. lol She acted a bit tired the first day home but other than that, she was fine. Within a week, she was coming around us and actually wanting to be petted and loved on. Today she is a very lovey lap cat that everyone pet her and even became fast friends with our new puppy. So while "some" cats MAY have an attitude afterwards (never in my experience of 3 declawed cats), it's not every cat. Just love on her and let her know you're still loving her and going to keep her. Assure her and I'm sure she'll be fine. Just be sure to use newspaper shredding or special litter for 14 days after the declaw. (Just an FYI, I had my other cats declawed because when they would fight, they were tearing each other up big time. no adverse reaction in any of my cats. We lost one to cancer but we still have 2 and both are very lovey cats!!) Some will disgaree with me but this is my experienece so I don't care. lol
Cats use scratching as a way to mark their territory. Once they're in the habit of scratching on the couch, they're going to keep doing it. Declawing is not a big deal. When I had my latest cat declawed and fixed at the same time, he showed no effect either way. He played and ran around and attacked the bigger cats in the exact same way. I've never seen a declawed cat that was in pain or affected in some way by being declawed.
One thing to remember, though, if you have your cat declawed; you can never let it outside.
Your question title is deceiving. The question you're asking is really "How will my cat feel about declawing?".
So, ignoring my personal opinions on whether or not a cat should be declawed, I'll answer your question to the best of my ability.
"Is there a possibility that she could be either depressed or angry about it for a long time?"
". I just don't want this to affect the rest of our owner-pet relationship."
First of all, you have to realize that your cat will not realize that YOU are having her declawed. Think about it from her perspective:
She'll be put into her carrier and taken for a ride. She'll arrive and be taken out of her carrier inside the animal hospital (what should be a familiar place). She'll be given a shot or an IV, then she'll wake up. Her feet will hurt. She'll have some trouble figuring out how to balance and walk differently. She'll stay in the care of the professionals until she's recovered enough to walk steadily and is reasonably well. She'll come home and before long she'll forget things were ever any different.
In other words, she's not going to wake up from anesthesia and think, "Oh, my god, Mommy/Daddy had my FINGERS CUT OFF!"
As long as you have a healthy "relationship" with her now, declawing her should not change that.
Personally I'm against declawing. When I adopted my two cats I made peace with the fact my furniture could possibly be destroyed and to kiss any deposits made for apartments good-bye. Cats scratch, some more than others. I think it's a bit silly to adopt a cat and not expected that they are going to be a bit destructive.
If you must declaw. make sure you find the best darn vet there is. Get references from other people who have had their cats declawed. An improperly done declaw can cause your kitty a life time of pain and suffering. Do not be cheap when it comes to a declaw! Again it will make your cat's life miserable.
There's no way to predict how your cat will respond to the declaw. Maybe she won't even notice, maybe she might become a biter. Who knows. At the shelter I worked at I've known declawed that cats that were big ole sweeties, and ones that would try to bite everyone and were in general not very happy. There's no way to predict how your kitty will respond, every cat is different.
My cats are declawed. I have guilty feelings about it too, but they're really only sore for a few days, and then they act fine. They continue to act like they're clawing things, just no claws.
You can try soft paws claw covers if you really have reservations about it. I did this for a year, and decided that it would be less traumatic in the end to just have them declawed. My cats hated being restrained and having the covers put on them. They would also sometimes get caught in the carpet. You can buy them at dr fosters and smith website.
I was in your situation to. I tried the SoftPaws nail covers. They really work. Just make sure you get the right size. It is also easier if she is younger and hasn't had a really long time to get in the habit of clawing all the time.
If your cat is your baby you wouldnt be declawing her.
Please look at these facts of declawing I will give you and also a real alturnative that I use on my cats and it works.
First of all the alturnative is soft paws. They are a nail cap you can put on your cats claws. They might rip the first set off right away, but put another set on and eventually they will leave them alone.
I can outfit my cats with these covers for 10 years for the same price as declawing.
Now for the real delaw deal facts:
It is very painfull for your cat, infact vets say they rate it as "severe pain" and rate spaying as "moderate pain"
You may not realize that the pain and other complications from the surgery can cause behavioral problems that are even worse than the problems for which the cat's toes were amputated. Your cat will resort to biting as a form of protection. Your cat may even stop using its littler box because scratching the little can become too painfull.
Complications of this amputation can be excruciating pain, damage to the radial nerve, hemorrhage, bone chips that prevent healing, painful regrowth of deformed claw inside of the paw which is not visible to the eye, and chronic back and joint pain as shoulder, leg and back muscles weaken.
Other complications include postoperative hemorrhage, either immediate or following bandage removal is a fairly frequent occurrence, paw ischemia, lameness due to wound infection or footpad laceration, exposure necrosis of the second phalanx, and abscess associated with retention of portions of the third phalanx. Abscess due to regrowth must be treated by surgical removal of the remnant of the third phalanx and wound debridement. During amputation of the distal phalanx, the bone may shatter and cause what is called a sequestrum, which serves as a focus for infection, causing continuous drainage from the toe. This necessitates a second anesthesia and surgery. Abnormal growth of severed nerve ends can also occur, causing long-term, painful sensations in the toes. Infection will occasionally occur when all precautions have been taken sometimes resulting in leg amputation.
Nearly 1/3 of cats that go through this procedure develope complications.
Declawing is considered inhuman and illegal in 25 countries across the world.
As for rescue adoption for declawed cats.. A bigger percentage of delcawed cats get "put down" becuase of behaviour problem associated with removal of the claws. These cats dont stand a fighting chance of a new home.
Please I beg you to cancell your operation for your cat and do some more research. If you can live in harmony with your cat, perhaps you should give it up for adoption.
I am sure you would not like your fingers cut at your first nuckle.
Best of luck to you.
I am not against declawing, but of course the answer to your question is yes. Yes, she could be affected for a long time. If she's a prolific clawer it may even be probable. It's also possible she'll have a bad reaction to the anesthesia and not make it through surgery. Anything is possible.
I wrote a long answer on this issue for someone else, and suggest you look at that answer by clicking on my id rather than go over all that again. From the tone of your question, I'd be more concerned that you're going to get depressed than the cat. The cat will eventually adapt. You, meanwhile, are cursed with more sentient ability than the cat. Don't throw yourself into a mental tailspin over this. If you decide not to declaw, this sounds like a cat that will destroy whatever furniture you ever buy. Have you tried other options to declawing? By options, I mean: clipping the claws yourself, softpaw tips, scratching posts, repellant on the furniture, etc. If so, and the cat is simply a clawer, then your options are: buy nothing but nubby furniture that you can't tell is scratched for the next 15-20 years, live with cruddy scratched up furniture, or declaw the cat, or find it a new home, or send it outdoors. I knew somebody that did the nubby furniture thing once. It works in a modern style home. Everything was either nonupholstered or nubby. Personally, I like more traditional upholstery, so that wouldn't work for me. In your case, sounds like you would have to go with hardwood flooring in addition to alternative upholstery. Keep in mind, even declawed cats will scratch leather furniture. I'm sitting in a recliner that I've had to use a repair kit on even though the cats are declawed. Smooth leather shows scratches; we had a "pebbled" leather set once that was nearly cat-proof, although a front clawed cat would probably still destroy it.
To clean my cat I decided to put it in the washing machine..?
To clean my cat I decided to put it in the washing machine..?
do you think that it worked?
I think that it looks very clean. see picture
http://216.218.248.240/datastore/6c/1d/b.
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You dumbass. you could've used the dishwasher and saved yourself some water.
Idiot
you are a waste of human flesh.
i hope u put the cat on the gentle cycle
Cute puss, but doesn't look very happy.
I have a hunch this question is just an attempt at trolling.
However, if you actually do put your cat in the washing machines, I would suggest not doing it in the future. Washing machines spin quite fast and may injure or drown the cat.
How many times are you going to ask this question?
Yes, it's a cute picture, but please move on already.
ah ha ha. that's so cute. and i know you REALLY did not stick your kitty in the washing machine. otherwise the kitty in the picture will look very dead.
I know that what you say you did is horrible, but it is extremely funny. Just make sure you don't hurt the cat.
I tried that when I was about 10 or 12. The cat died 2 days later.
the tolit works better..just add cleaning powder and cat and close lid. it washes itself and then flush..all while the lid is down and he is good to go.
your so crazy, that's mean because the cat could die, how would you like it if someone stuck you in a big hole spun you around and spilled water on you? cats die like that a lot actually, cats clean themselves anyways, that's why they lick themselves
it might or might not look clean that doesn't matter cause you r not supposted to but a cat in a washin machine
holy * dont do that again it will die
That is just plain cruel
it looks clean but it would NOT like to be put in the washing machine At all..
If this is a joke it's not funny. That has no place in a helpful forum. :(
do you think that it worked?
I think that it looks very clean. see picture
http://216.218.248.240/datastore/6c/1d/b.
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You dumbass. you could've used the dishwasher and saved yourself some water.
Idiot
you are a waste of human flesh.
i hope u put the cat on the gentle cycle
Cute puss, but doesn't look very happy.
I have a hunch this question is just an attempt at trolling.
However, if you actually do put your cat in the washing machines, I would suggest not doing it in the future. Washing machines spin quite fast and may injure or drown the cat.
How many times are you going to ask this question?
Yes, it's a cute picture, but please move on already.
ah ha ha. that's so cute. and i know you REALLY did not stick your kitty in the washing machine. otherwise the kitty in the picture will look very dead.
I know that what you say you did is horrible, but it is extremely funny. Just make sure you don't hurt the cat.
I tried that when I was about 10 or 12. The cat died 2 days later.
the tolit works better..just add cleaning powder and cat and close lid. it washes itself and then flush..all while the lid is down and he is good to go.
your so crazy, that's mean because the cat could die, how would you like it if someone stuck you in a big hole spun you around and spilled water on you? cats die like that a lot actually, cats clean themselves anyways, that's why they lick themselves
it might or might not look clean that doesn't matter cause you r not supposted to but a cat in a washin machine
holy * dont do that again it will die
That is just plain cruel
it looks clean but it would NOT like to be put in the washing machine At all..
If this is a joke it's not funny. That has no place in a helpful forum. :(
Tips on how to help two 4 mo old kittens from different litters get along in the same house?
I've had a female Seal Point here for a couple months and just got a new female kitty. My original kitty is hissing and trying to attack the other girl who seems oblivious. Will they eventually get along perhaps or is there something I can do to help them get over it?
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Hi Juli.research has shown that a single hostile encounter between two unfamiliar c/kittens can set the tone for their relationship for a long time to come. So to prevent your new kitten from getting off on the wrong foot with your resident kitten, plan to introduce them gradually. Remember to spend plenty of quality time alone with your resident cat in order to minimize jealousy. At first, do not allow face-to-face contact between the two kittens. Instead, follow these steps:
1. Confine the resident kitten to a room (door closed) while the new kitten explores the rest of the house. Then switch their places. This allows them to become familiar with each other's scent.
2. Keep the kittens in separate but adjoining rooms for several days, continuing to switch places every day. You'll need separate litter boxes at this stage, and depending on the kittens' preferences, you may want to continue to maintain two litter boxes for them after the introduction is completed.
3. After a few days, crack open the door separating the two kittens. Prop it open a couple inches so they can see one another but can't make full contact. Once they tolerate this limited contact, open the door a bit wider. If they start to backslide, go back to step 2.
4. When the two kittens seem comfortable with limited exposure, try feeding them on opposite sides of the same room. Then return them to their separate quarters. After a few days of common mealtimes, they may be ready to share the same living space. Remember to let them set their own pace and never force them to be together. Keep them separated when you are not home to supervise until you're certain they can tolerate each other's presence. It may take several weeks or a month or two before they reach this stage.
get a pit bull that will try to eat them and then all the cats will join forces to fight evil. then after it works, get rid of the pit bull.
TIME. time heals everything. Just let it be and eventually they will learn to tolerate each other when it dawns on them that neither is going to go anywhere anytime soon.
Let them fight it out and don't play favorites. Its an animal thing that seems horrid to us, but its how they learn
Only get involved if you have to.
Good luck.
Give them time get to know each other. The hissing may go on for a couple of weeks, but when they learn that each is supposed to be there, they will accept it. Just dole out the love evenly! Good luck!
I've had the same problem many times and believe it or not the same solution has worked everytime. The answer is Time. put them in the same room together and watch them from a distance, if one really dosn't want to be around the other he/she will find a place to hide eventually they will realize the other is ok and may even become best buddies worst case scenerio they will be able to live under the same roof but stay out of each others way.
Good Luck
I went through the same thing. It's a territorial thing. The cat that you had already is jealous. What did was actually before I introduced them I kept the "new" cat in my bedroom and let them just sniff at each other under the door to get familiar with each others scent. And to get used to the idea that there is "someone" else there now. But I guess it's too late for that. The other thing that I do is i still make sure that I pay special attention to the cat I already had in front of the new one. This gives a sense of superiority and makes them feel special. You have to make sure that the "old" cat knows that the "new" cat will not ruin your "relationship" and then thing should hopefully calm down for you. If not ask you vet for suggestions they are always good for advice like that!! Good Luck!!
just tell them if you don't get along you are going to your box.Put them on a short leash were they can't get to each other but can see each other.I don't know call your local ASPCA!
It sounds like your seal point is just claiming her territory, %26 that's perfectly natural behaviour.
A good way to help them adjust is to get them used to each other's 'scents'.
I've done this trick many times over the years, %26 it's worked well---even when helping 2 older cats adjust to their new baby brother-- a wolf-hybrid cubby. :+)
Here's how: Mix their scents up by petting one, then the other, then back again; %26 so on.
Be as peaceful as you can be while you're doing this.
They love the individual attention--- %26 pretty soon their own fur %26 scents are well mixed with each other.
I wish You %26 both your 'Babies' many years of Happiness together. :+)
Ur kitty is jellies cuz u sow ur love to the new one now. i had the same problem and like in 2months thy were cool with each other jest show the same love to both and thall be cool
Time is the greatest factor. Before you know it, they'll be buds.
Just be patient and try not to worry. I truly believe they can sense your stress and add it to their own. Hang in there! Good Luck.
They are establishing who is Alpha. Eventually, they will figure it out, it sounds like Siam is alpha, and little bit is just waiting out the hissy fit that Siam is throwing.
It's normal. They rarely hurt each other, mostly posturing and noise making. It will pass.
Answers:
Hi Juli.research has shown that a single hostile encounter between two unfamiliar c/kittens can set the tone for their relationship for a long time to come. So to prevent your new kitten from getting off on the wrong foot with your resident kitten, plan to introduce them gradually. Remember to spend plenty of quality time alone with your resident cat in order to minimize jealousy. At first, do not allow face-to-face contact between the two kittens. Instead, follow these steps:
1. Confine the resident kitten to a room (door closed) while the new kitten explores the rest of the house. Then switch their places. This allows them to become familiar with each other's scent.
2. Keep the kittens in separate but adjoining rooms for several days, continuing to switch places every day. You'll need separate litter boxes at this stage, and depending on the kittens' preferences, you may want to continue to maintain two litter boxes for them after the introduction is completed.
3. After a few days, crack open the door separating the two kittens. Prop it open a couple inches so they can see one another but can't make full contact. Once they tolerate this limited contact, open the door a bit wider. If they start to backslide, go back to step 2.
4. When the two kittens seem comfortable with limited exposure, try feeding them on opposite sides of the same room. Then return them to their separate quarters. After a few days of common mealtimes, they may be ready to share the same living space. Remember to let them set their own pace and never force them to be together. Keep them separated when you are not home to supervise until you're certain they can tolerate each other's presence. It may take several weeks or a month or two before they reach this stage.
get a pit bull that will try to eat them and then all the cats will join forces to fight evil. then after it works, get rid of the pit bull.
TIME. time heals everything. Just let it be and eventually they will learn to tolerate each other when it dawns on them that neither is going to go anywhere anytime soon.
Let them fight it out and don't play favorites. Its an animal thing that seems horrid to us, but its how they learn
Only get involved if you have to.
Good luck.
Give them time get to know each other. The hissing may go on for a couple of weeks, but when they learn that each is supposed to be there, they will accept it. Just dole out the love evenly! Good luck!
I've had the same problem many times and believe it or not the same solution has worked everytime. The answer is Time. put them in the same room together and watch them from a distance, if one really dosn't want to be around the other he/she will find a place to hide eventually they will realize the other is ok and may even become best buddies worst case scenerio they will be able to live under the same roof but stay out of each others way.
Good Luck
I went through the same thing. It's a territorial thing. The cat that you had already is jealous. What did was actually before I introduced them I kept the "new" cat in my bedroom and let them just sniff at each other under the door to get familiar with each others scent. And to get used to the idea that there is "someone" else there now. But I guess it's too late for that. The other thing that I do is i still make sure that I pay special attention to the cat I already had in front of the new one. This gives a sense of superiority and makes them feel special. You have to make sure that the "old" cat knows that the "new" cat will not ruin your "relationship" and then thing should hopefully calm down for you. If not ask you vet for suggestions they are always good for advice like that!! Good Luck!!
just tell them if you don't get along you are going to your box.Put them on a short leash were they can't get to each other but can see each other.I don't know call your local ASPCA!
It sounds like your seal point is just claiming her territory, %26 that's perfectly natural behaviour.
A good way to help them adjust is to get them used to each other's 'scents'.
I've done this trick many times over the years, %26 it's worked well---even when helping 2 older cats adjust to their new baby brother-- a wolf-hybrid cubby. :+)
Here's how: Mix their scents up by petting one, then the other, then back again; %26 so on.
Be as peaceful as you can be while you're doing this.
They love the individual attention--- %26 pretty soon their own fur %26 scents are well mixed with each other.
I wish You %26 both your 'Babies' many years of Happiness together. :+)
Ur kitty is jellies cuz u sow ur love to the new one now. i had the same problem and like in 2months thy were cool with each other jest show the same love to both and thall be cool
Time is the greatest factor. Before you know it, they'll be buds.
Just be patient and try not to worry. I truly believe they can sense your stress and add it to their own. Hang in there! Good Luck.
They are establishing who is Alpha. Eventually, they will figure it out, it sounds like Siam is alpha, and little bit is just waiting out the hissy fit that Siam is throwing.
It's normal. They rarely hurt each other, mostly posturing and noise making. It will pass.
Tips on controlling litter box odor?
I have 2 kittens and we live in an apartment. my bathroom is too small for the litter box, so its in a back corner of my living room. I use a covered litterbox with a little flap door to help contain odor. I scoop daily and change the litter every couple of days. i also add baking soda to the litter. is there ANYTHING else i can do? it stinks really bad right after they poop! does the stink decrease as they mature?
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A) consider what you're feeding them. What goes in determines what comes out.
B) The covered tray probably has urine and such stuck on it. Even if you can't see it, it's there.
C) Keep it covered means the air doesn't circulate well, so the odor will be there in the air and absorb into the plastic cover (I assume it's plastic)
Frequent changing and such is good.
Also consider this spray called Approach. My best friend uses it on her cats' box and it works wonders. It's got no harsh chemicals so it's safe for your cats, and you can spray the whole litter box container and the litter itself and it'll completely eliminate all the odor, and it won't come back until they go again. And when they do, just spray again when you scoop.
I use it on my dog and it was a big help housebreaking her.
Good luck!
it should but if not change the brand of litter they use
it gets worser as they get older.trust me i had 13 kitties at one time.u have to clean the box two times a day to get away the stench.it worked w/ me.i love all my 13 kitties.Shout out to my kitties:mr.wiggles, pepper, ally, mimosa, salt, socks, biggles, mo, boaty, whiskers, mr.kitty, mrs.kitty, and bing.
You might want to try some odor absorbing litter. That might help. Also, be sure to clean the boxes regularly along with changing the litter. Also, you might want to look at what you're feeding them. Some foods cause diarrhea which smells worse. You could experiemnt with the food and see if you can find something that doesn't cause diarrehea if that's a problem.
i have been using fresh step for my cat. it is really good. knocks out the smell. try it. it works
I use a combo of Fresh Step litter and Crystals (from Petsmart) and I have virtually no odor.
Try a higher quality food. The more good stuff, means less waste.
Also, once a week, empty out the litter and wash the pan with Nature's Miracle (or similar product) as the plastic pan can hold the smell.
I also bought a spray freshener that I put near the boxes, and it automatically sprays every 9/18/36 minutes (whichever you prefer)
I'm with the others, I recommend fresh step! I have 5 cats, and that is by FAR the best litter I have ever used!
It sounds like you're cleaning properly. We have 3 cats and 2 boxes. We kept changing brands until we found one that worked. Odor Eaters brand works well for us.
Haahhha no not really..well my kitty's didnt. Put an air freshner right beside the litter box and make sure your cat is on a good high quality food like Natural Balance. Ever since i fed my kitties that it hasnt smelt as bad but i mean come on its POOOO its gonna stink a little LOL . Good Luck
I find that if I leave my box uncovered it doesn't smell as much, because then the stuff can dry out and clump better.
Be sure not to put too much litter in it, only about an inch deep. After you scoop always put in some fresh litter on top and then change the whole thing weekly.
Another thing is proper diet, if you feed your cat dry cat food they have to drink a lot of water to digest it properly, this can make the box smell worse. If fed a proper diet cats will drink little to no water, but this means you have to feed canned food.
And no, I don't think the smell ever decreases. But once they get older they may learn how to cover it better. Poop doesn't stink when it's buried!!
Also - I've added a whole box of baking soda one time and I swear it didn't help at all
The smell is just going to be there. Get used to it or get rid of the cats.
I second Nikki's comment about a better food. Most grocery store foods are 2/3 corn, not digestible or nutritious for the kittens.
You don't have to have "kitten" food, any good quality high protein diet will mean more of the food will be going into the blood stream and nourishing the kittens instead of coming out the other end.
My cats have home-prepared raw meat diet and they have very little waste because that it the natural diet for the cat and the food is used for nutrition.
every time you change the litter, add in a box of baking soda.
we had 12 cats at a time(most outside) and that made a huge difference
Use a small electric air cleaner with a charcoal filter near the box. This should help.
I read somewhere that you are suppose to have one litterbox for every cat and then an extra one. I have two adult cats, and recently bought a second box (both with cover %26 door), and I have noticed a big difference.
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A) consider what you're feeding them. What goes in determines what comes out.
B) The covered tray probably has urine and such stuck on it. Even if you can't see it, it's there.
C) Keep it covered means the air doesn't circulate well, so the odor will be there in the air and absorb into the plastic cover (I assume it's plastic)
Frequent changing and such is good.
Also consider this spray called Approach. My best friend uses it on her cats' box and it works wonders. It's got no harsh chemicals so it's safe for your cats, and you can spray the whole litter box container and the litter itself and it'll completely eliminate all the odor, and it won't come back until they go again. And when they do, just spray again when you scoop.
I use it on my dog and it was a big help housebreaking her.
Good luck!
it should but if not change the brand of litter they use
it gets worser as they get older.trust me i had 13 kitties at one time.u have to clean the box two times a day to get away the stench.it worked w/ me.i love all my 13 kitties.Shout out to my kitties:mr.wiggles, pepper, ally, mimosa, salt, socks, biggles, mo, boaty, whiskers, mr.kitty, mrs.kitty, and bing.
You might want to try some odor absorbing litter. That might help. Also, be sure to clean the boxes regularly along with changing the litter. Also, you might want to look at what you're feeding them. Some foods cause diarrhea which smells worse. You could experiemnt with the food and see if you can find something that doesn't cause diarrehea if that's a problem.
i have been using fresh step for my cat. it is really good. knocks out the smell. try it. it works
I use a combo of Fresh Step litter and Crystals (from Petsmart) and I have virtually no odor.
Try a higher quality food. The more good stuff, means less waste.
Also, once a week, empty out the litter and wash the pan with Nature's Miracle (or similar product) as the plastic pan can hold the smell.
I also bought a spray freshener that I put near the boxes, and it automatically sprays every 9/18/36 minutes (whichever you prefer)
I'm with the others, I recommend fresh step! I have 5 cats, and that is by FAR the best litter I have ever used!
It sounds like you're cleaning properly. We have 3 cats and 2 boxes. We kept changing brands until we found one that worked. Odor Eaters brand works well for us.
Haahhha no not really..well my kitty's didnt. Put an air freshner right beside the litter box and make sure your cat is on a good high quality food like Natural Balance. Ever since i fed my kitties that it hasnt smelt as bad but i mean come on its POOOO its gonna stink a little LOL . Good Luck
I find that if I leave my box uncovered it doesn't smell as much, because then the stuff can dry out and clump better.
Be sure not to put too much litter in it, only about an inch deep. After you scoop always put in some fresh litter on top and then change the whole thing weekly.
Another thing is proper diet, if you feed your cat dry cat food they have to drink a lot of water to digest it properly, this can make the box smell worse. If fed a proper diet cats will drink little to no water, but this means you have to feed canned food.
And no, I don't think the smell ever decreases. But once they get older they may learn how to cover it better. Poop doesn't stink when it's buried!!
Also - I've added a whole box of baking soda one time and I swear it didn't help at all
The smell is just going to be there. Get used to it or get rid of the cats.
I second Nikki's comment about a better food. Most grocery store foods are 2/3 corn, not digestible or nutritious for the kittens.
You don't have to have "kitten" food, any good quality high protein diet will mean more of the food will be going into the blood stream and nourishing the kittens instead of coming out the other end.
My cats have home-prepared raw meat diet and they have very little waste because that it the natural diet for the cat and the food is used for nutrition.
every time you change the litter, add in a box of baking soda.
we had 12 cats at a time(most outside) and that made a huge difference
Use a small electric air cleaner with a charcoal filter near the box. This should help.
I read somewhere that you are suppose to have one litterbox for every cat and then an extra one. I have two adult cats, and recently bought a second box (both with cover %26 door), and I have noticed a big difference.
Tips on brushing cats teeth?
I know cats need proper dental care, so I went out and got a kitty tooth brush and kitty tooth paste. My big siamese bit me, my ediam siaese clawed me and my Bengal hid behind the couch for 2 days afterward. Any tips on how to do this and stay in one piece?
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Hi Casey.here's a video on how to brush a cat's teeth by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. It shows individual steps on how to get cats acclimated to having their teeth brushed so that everyone will be able to handle the experience.
http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/.
Have a little patience and they'll look forward to having their teeth brushed.
How to brush your cat's teeth
Step 1 - Select an appropriate time
Find a quiet, convenient time when you and your cat are both relaxed.
Step 2 - Acquaint your cat with the process.
For the first few sessions don't even use a toothbrush. Hold your cat the same as when you are cuddling her. Gently stroke the outside of her cheeks with your finger. After she becomes comfortable with that, place a dab of toothpaste on your finger and let her taste it. We usually suggest starting with C.E.T. poultry flavored toothpaste, because pets like the taste.
Step 3 - Introduce the Toothbrush
Place a small amount of toothpaste on the brush. In a slow circular motion, brush one or two teeth and the adjoining gum line. The purpose of this step is to get your cat accustomed to the feel of the brush.
Step 4 - Begin Brushing
Over the next several days, gradually increase the number of teeth brushed. It is important to eventually brush the rear teeth where plaque and tartar have a greater tendency to accumulate. Go slowly and gently.. Stop brushing when you decide to stop, before your cat begins to fuss. If she learns to dislike the procedure and finds out that more fussing makes you stop quicker, then this brushing business is going to get harder, not easier.
Build up to about 30 seconds per side. Cats don't get much tartar on the inside surfaces of their teeth, so you only need to worry about the outside surfaces, especially the big teeth way in back.
Make tooth brushing a pleasurable experience
Proceed slowly and gently. Stop each session while it is still fun and praise your cat afterwards. She will soon start looking forward to tooth brushing and it will become a pleasant activity for both of you.
Good Luck.
You have to start with kittens. It's too hard to do adults.
i NEVER BRUSH MY CATS TEETH, DONT THINK ITS NECCESSARY
Sometimes brushing with a tooth brush does not work.
Here are a few tips.
Use poultry or fish flavored toothpaste.
Get a 'finger tip' brush- it literally sits on your finger tip.
Use that to pet your cats face and mouth several times before trying to pull back lips.
Let them taste the tooth paste.
Assuming they like it (the flavor) pull back lip and use the finger tip brush to rub their teeth.
Use treats- dental ones for rewards.
Add dental care diet tot heir food- or use it as a treat.
Not all cats will let you brush their teeth.
My tip to you is give it up. I've never brushed my cat's teeth and they all lived long lives and were able to eat hard food until the end. As long as you give them hard food in addition or instead of soft food, it will help control the plague.
Answers:
Hi Casey.here's a video on how to brush a cat's teeth by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. It shows individual steps on how to get cats acclimated to having their teeth brushed so that everyone will be able to handle the experience.
http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/.
Have a little patience and they'll look forward to having their teeth brushed.
How to brush your cat's teeth
Step 1 - Select an appropriate time
Find a quiet, convenient time when you and your cat are both relaxed.
Step 2 - Acquaint your cat with the process.
For the first few sessions don't even use a toothbrush. Hold your cat the same as when you are cuddling her. Gently stroke the outside of her cheeks with your finger. After she becomes comfortable with that, place a dab of toothpaste on your finger and let her taste it. We usually suggest starting with C.E.T. poultry flavored toothpaste, because pets like the taste.
Step 3 - Introduce the Toothbrush
Place a small amount of toothpaste on the brush. In a slow circular motion, brush one or two teeth and the adjoining gum line. The purpose of this step is to get your cat accustomed to the feel of the brush.
Step 4 - Begin Brushing
Over the next several days, gradually increase the number of teeth brushed. It is important to eventually brush the rear teeth where plaque and tartar have a greater tendency to accumulate. Go slowly and gently.. Stop brushing when you decide to stop, before your cat begins to fuss. If she learns to dislike the procedure and finds out that more fussing makes you stop quicker, then this brushing business is going to get harder, not easier.
Build up to about 30 seconds per side. Cats don't get much tartar on the inside surfaces of their teeth, so you only need to worry about the outside surfaces, especially the big teeth way in back.
Make tooth brushing a pleasurable experience
Proceed slowly and gently. Stop each session while it is still fun and praise your cat afterwards. She will soon start looking forward to tooth brushing and it will become a pleasant activity for both of you.
Good Luck.
You have to start with kittens. It's too hard to do adults.
i NEVER BRUSH MY CATS TEETH, DONT THINK ITS NECCESSARY
Sometimes brushing with a tooth brush does not work.
Here are a few tips.
Use poultry or fish flavored toothpaste.
Get a 'finger tip' brush- it literally sits on your finger tip.
Use that to pet your cats face and mouth several times before trying to pull back lips.
Let them taste the tooth paste.
Assuming they like it (the flavor) pull back lip and use the finger tip brush to rub their teeth.
Use treats- dental ones for rewards.
Add dental care diet tot heir food- or use it as a treat.
Not all cats will let you brush their teeth.
My tip to you is give it up. I've never brushed my cat's teeth and they all lived long lives and were able to eat hard food until the end. As long as you give them hard food in addition or instead of soft food, it will help control the plague.
Tips for trimming kitty claws?
Our little monster, Libby (aka booger), is quite the drama queen when it comes to trimming her claws, and her claws grow pretty fast. Any tips on how to chill the cat out before trimming her claws? She's about a year and a half old, is there anything we can do to train her so that this isn't a problem as she gets older too?
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Kudos to you for having paws with claws! And double kudos for wanting to learn how to trim them. Some cats are great about having their claws trimmed, others are convinced that the claw clipper is the murder weapon and you are OJ Simpson!
Believe it or not, using 2 people to execute a kitty-pedicure may not be the best idea. It may actually stress your cat out more than if you can finagle it on your own. Here's the best way that I've found. When your cat is standing or sitting the floor (not lying), approach it from behind on all 4s and straddle it from behind in a kneeling position. You should have kitty's body firmly between your legs with your knees right next to her face and your feet crossed behind you (so she can't back up). Don't actually sit with all your weight on kitty.that will hurt her! But use your legs to firmly control her so she cannot move away other than forward. You are basically going to trim her front claws from behind her. It sounds obscene but having her in this position will actually make her feel more secure. Also cats find a head-on approach much more threatening and stressful than one from behind. Grab her front paw one at a time, squeeze each paw pad so that the claw is extended and clip just the white tips (watch out for the pink part visible in the nail - that's the quick. If you clip the quick, kitty will bleed and feel pain.) Try and do it as quickly and in control as possible. Fumbling will just stress kitty out and make her think of OJ again. Your cat can sense your stress which will cause her stress, whereas if she senses you are in control, she will relax. If she tries to make an escape after one paw or one claw.let her go. Don't restrain her if she's really fighting you. If you let her go, before she is riddled with fear, she will never get to that point. She will learn that you will release her if she asks nicely by squirming just a little bit after allowing you to trim a claw or two. And after you release her, praise her like mad and tell her what a good, brave girl she is! (Cats have massive egos and stroking them goes a long way!) Try again in a few minutes. Straddle her from behind and try and clip another claw or 2. Again, let her go if she fights you, but not before triming at least one other claw. Release her, and praise her again. Keep doing this a little at a time, each time trying to get more claws at a time.maybe even an entire paw. Just remember, when you've gotten all those claws, brush her, pet her, give her a treat and sing her praises. The goal is to get it done with as little stress to you and her as possible. When you allow her some control and you maintain your control you will gain her trust and while she may not like it, she will tolerate it more and more with time. Good luck!
get her to sleepon your lap then snip them when she is sleeping that is what i do w/ my lil'devil..
get one brave person to hold 'er down. then calmly and slowly clip them
pet the cat while the clipper is near, and also use the clipper the stoke the cat. Get her used to the smell and appearance of the clippers. Don't always clip her claws when you have it in hand, make her at ease with it. You also may want to get a professional clipper, this is the clipper that does not have the hole in the center of it, but looks more like shrub shears, it may make it a little easier to use, and they only cost about 4 dollars from Wal-mart. After that its all luck of the draw. Good luck!
When my cats were kittens, I would massage their paws regulary so that they would come to like their paws being messed with. Now when it is time to cut their nails, I wait until they are asleep, then I start by massaging their paws. By the time they realize what is going on, I am finished. Then I give them a treat for being good. This has worked for me to where I can do it by myself.
put her in ur lap, calm her down, pet her, talk to her, then while still cooing to her start clipping her nails. dont try and win a nail clipping race. your cat wont like the rush. just keep talking to her and take breaks to talk and pet her!
my cats like in now when i take the clippers out. only cuz i pay EVEN MORE attention to them.
my cats did the same thing, but they eventually get used to it. just hold them tightly by the scruff, it won't hurt them. Another way that is a little difficult is to wrap them in a towel. make sure you give her treats at the end. When they get older they will put up with it becuase they look forward to the treats.
Hold her under your arm like a football, (try doing this when you aren't cutting her claws for her to get used to it), put your finger under her fingers %26 your thumb over her fingers. This will make her claws come out. Close your hand around her wrist. Clip away now!
Hold on for dear life! She sounds like she knows when the trimming is coming!
What's worked for me is to have two people work at it. Have one pet and scratch and otherwise distract her. Get her all lovey and chilled. While in mid scratch, have the other move down and start gently rubbing her paws. You might be able to sneak in a claw or two before she notices, and maybe even the whole paw before she gets uptight. When she gets wound up, there are two options:
1) Have the first person just hold her steady and do the best pet/restrain multitask that they can while you continue on with the trimming, or.
2) Stop the trimming and continue petting or just let her go to chill out a bit and come back to another paw later.
If your cat acts up real bad then next time use a towel or blanket and wrap it around the cat. It will calm her and make it easier to clip the nails. Do it quick or she will be too upset and run away and hide the next time you have to clip her nails again. It also helps to extend/retract her claws by gently aqueezing her paws, makes it easier to clip. Make sure you never go below the quick of the nails(the white part) it hurts and she will bleed bad. Good luck! Worse come to worse? Take her to the groomers! :)
Oh yeah, after you are done, give her alot of loving and a treat wouldn't hurt either.
We clip all three of our cats nails ranging in age from 6 months to 5 years.. my hubby holds the kitty and gently holds a foot as I talk gently to the cat and very calmly clip her nails with gentle pressure on the toes/foot to help the nail stretch out.
Quite easy even with our 2 younger and more wild cats, it is very possible with another person and both being very calm and talking gently to the cat.
My husband and I do this together, so you will need some help. We take a beach towel and lay it out flat on the floor. Lay the cat at one end of the towel with front arms and head on floor (above towl). Roll the cat up in the towel (not too tight). All that remains sticking out of the towel roll is the arms and head. This prevents the cat from trying to run away and getting scrached by the back claws. You can also get the back paws (claws) trimmed too. This works great for us. We also use this when cleaning ears but we secure all four paws for this task.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
This is typically a two-person job, but I am somehow capable of getting our nearly 14lb. male's nails clipped by myself (he's pretty easy-going, so..).
I like everyone's suggestion of using a towel. I may try this when it comes time to trim my female's claws. There are also bags made to put your cat in for this purpose. You can find one here;
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/na.
And be sure to give her a treat when you're done!:)
It can be done very simply. Just hold her feet and make her claws come out. I use a human fingernail clipper and it works just fine. Just don't cut too low.
Usually kitties do not like their nails trimmed so usually it takes two people.. one to hold and the other to hold a particular paw and clip. When you clip, try to see under the translucent claw, the QUICK(which is the blood vessel part) and do not clip into that. I hope you have paw nail clippers as they work best.
find her when she is sleeping and pick her up and start clipping. or your can wrap her in a towel only exposing the limb that you are working on.
For my cat that gives me a hard time I usually use two people, one of us to hold her and the other to clip. Like someone else said, if she starts to struggle I stop and tell her how pretty she is and pet her alot. Once she settles I go back to clipping.
My other cat used to give me a hard time until he realized that he was going to be getting a treat afterwards. I give him something that he dosen't get often (cheese, and I swear he knows the word and knows what it means). So once I get done he runs out and goes to the fridge and starts meowing at me for his treat.
I also clip them in a room with a door and no where for them to hide (I use the bathroom). That way if they jump off of me or try to escape it's easy to find them and go at it again!
Answers:
Kudos to you for having paws with claws! And double kudos for wanting to learn how to trim them. Some cats are great about having their claws trimmed, others are convinced that the claw clipper is the murder weapon and you are OJ Simpson!
Believe it or not, using 2 people to execute a kitty-pedicure may not be the best idea. It may actually stress your cat out more than if you can finagle it on your own. Here's the best way that I've found. When your cat is standing or sitting the floor (not lying), approach it from behind on all 4s and straddle it from behind in a kneeling position. You should have kitty's body firmly between your legs with your knees right next to her face and your feet crossed behind you (so she can't back up). Don't actually sit with all your weight on kitty.that will hurt her! But use your legs to firmly control her so she cannot move away other than forward. You are basically going to trim her front claws from behind her. It sounds obscene but having her in this position will actually make her feel more secure. Also cats find a head-on approach much more threatening and stressful than one from behind. Grab her front paw one at a time, squeeze each paw pad so that the claw is extended and clip just the white tips (watch out for the pink part visible in the nail - that's the quick. If you clip the quick, kitty will bleed and feel pain.) Try and do it as quickly and in control as possible. Fumbling will just stress kitty out and make her think of OJ again. Your cat can sense your stress which will cause her stress, whereas if she senses you are in control, she will relax. If she tries to make an escape after one paw or one claw.let her go. Don't restrain her if she's really fighting you. If you let her go, before she is riddled with fear, she will never get to that point. She will learn that you will release her if she asks nicely by squirming just a little bit after allowing you to trim a claw or two. And after you release her, praise her like mad and tell her what a good, brave girl she is! (Cats have massive egos and stroking them goes a long way!) Try again in a few minutes. Straddle her from behind and try and clip another claw or 2. Again, let her go if she fights you, but not before triming at least one other claw. Release her, and praise her again. Keep doing this a little at a time, each time trying to get more claws at a time.maybe even an entire paw. Just remember, when you've gotten all those claws, brush her, pet her, give her a treat and sing her praises. The goal is to get it done with as little stress to you and her as possible. When you allow her some control and you maintain your control you will gain her trust and while she may not like it, she will tolerate it more and more with time. Good luck!
get her to sleepon your lap then snip them when she is sleeping that is what i do w/ my lil'devil..
get one brave person to hold 'er down. then calmly and slowly clip them
pet the cat while the clipper is near, and also use the clipper the stoke the cat. Get her used to the smell and appearance of the clippers. Don't always clip her claws when you have it in hand, make her at ease with it. You also may want to get a professional clipper, this is the clipper that does not have the hole in the center of it, but looks more like shrub shears, it may make it a little easier to use, and they only cost about 4 dollars from Wal-mart. After that its all luck of the draw. Good luck!
When my cats were kittens, I would massage their paws regulary so that they would come to like their paws being messed with. Now when it is time to cut their nails, I wait until they are asleep, then I start by massaging their paws. By the time they realize what is going on, I am finished. Then I give them a treat for being good. This has worked for me to where I can do it by myself.
put her in ur lap, calm her down, pet her, talk to her, then while still cooing to her start clipping her nails. dont try and win a nail clipping race. your cat wont like the rush. just keep talking to her and take breaks to talk and pet her!
my cats like in now when i take the clippers out. only cuz i pay EVEN MORE attention to them.
my cats did the same thing, but they eventually get used to it. just hold them tightly by the scruff, it won't hurt them. Another way that is a little difficult is to wrap them in a towel. make sure you give her treats at the end. When they get older they will put up with it becuase they look forward to the treats.
Hold her under your arm like a football, (try doing this when you aren't cutting her claws for her to get used to it), put your finger under her fingers %26 your thumb over her fingers. This will make her claws come out. Close your hand around her wrist. Clip away now!
Hold on for dear life! She sounds like she knows when the trimming is coming!
What's worked for me is to have two people work at it. Have one pet and scratch and otherwise distract her. Get her all lovey and chilled. While in mid scratch, have the other move down and start gently rubbing her paws. You might be able to sneak in a claw or two before she notices, and maybe even the whole paw before she gets uptight. When she gets wound up, there are two options:
1) Have the first person just hold her steady and do the best pet/restrain multitask that they can while you continue on with the trimming, or.
2) Stop the trimming and continue petting or just let her go to chill out a bit and come back to another paw later.
If your cat acts up real bad then next time use a towel or blanket and wrap it around the cat. It will calm her and make it easier to clip the nails. Do it quick or she will be too upset and run away and hide the next time you have to clip her nails again. It also helps to extend/retract her claws by gently aqueezing her paws, makes it easier to clip. Make sure you never go below the quick of the nails(the white part) it hurts and she will bleed bad. Good luck! Worse come to worse? Take her to the groomers! :)
Oh yeah, after you are done, give her alot of loving and a treat wouldn't hurt either.
We clip all three of our cats nails ranging in age from 6 months to 5 years.. my hubby holds the kitty and gently holds a foot as I talk gently to the cat and very calmly clip her nails with gentle pressure on the toes/foot to help the nail stretch out.
Quite easy even with our 2 younger and more wild cats, it is very possible with another person and both being very calm and talking gently to the cat.
My husband and I do this together, so you will need some help. We take a beach towel and lay it out flat on the floor. Lay the cat at one end of the towel with front arms and head on floor (above towl). Roll the cat up in the towel (not too tight). All that remains sticking out of the towel roll is the arms and head. This prevents the cat from trying to run away and getting scrached by the back claws. You can also get the back paws (claws) trimmed too. This works great for us. We also use this when cleaning ears but we secure all four paws for this task.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
This is typically a two-person job, but I am somehow capable of getting our nearly 14lb. male's nails clipped by myself (he's pretty easy-going, so..).
I like everyone's suggestion of using a towel. I may try this when it comes time to trim my female's claws. There are also bags made to put your cat in for this purpose. You can find one here;
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/na.
And be sure to give her a treat when you're done!:)
It can be done very simply. Just hold her feet and make her claws come out. I use a human fingernail clipper and it works just fine. Just don't cut too low.
Usually kitties do not like their nails trimmed so usually it takes two people.. one to hold and the other to hold a particular paw and clip. When you clip, try to see under the translucent claw, the QUICK(which is the blood vessel part) and do not clip into that. I hope you have paw nail clippers as they work best.
find her when she is sleeping and pick her up and start clipping. or your can wrap her in a towel only exposing the limb that you are working on.
For my cat that gives me a hard time I usually use two people, one of us to hold her and the other to clip. Like someone else said, if she starts to struggle I stop and tell her how pretty she is and pet her alot. Once she settles I go back to clipping.
My other cat used to give me a hard time until he realized that he was going to be getting a treat afterwards. I give him something that he dosen't get often (cheese, and I swear he knows the word and knows what it means). So once I get done he runs out and goes to the fridge and starts meowing at me for his treat.
I also clip them in a room with a door and no where for them to hide (I use the bathroom). That way if they jump off of me or try to escape it's easy to find them and go at it again!
tips for traveling with a cat?
i have to travel with my cat. she will fly in-cabin with me for a 4-5hour trip. she hates traveling in the car and isnt too happy being confined in her carrier. i need to take her with me, so leaving her is not an option. should i give her the "sleepy pills"? any other tips?
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I travel with my cat quite a bit. In fact she has traveled with me since I found her as a 6 week old kitten. Turned 1 yr this past May 19th
In the time before you are leaving- you have a bit of training to do..
Have the carrier sitting out and open so she can explore it and get used to it completely. Don't try to force her into it. Maybe try putting a towel or something for a rug, like a shirt you've worn- put a favorite toy, maybe some catnip inside and let her explore at will. Don't stand over her, DO tell her (from where you are sitting) that she's a good girl if she walks on in. You can try feeding her a special treat or a small amt of soft food at the far back of the carrier. something to entice her inside. LEAVE the door open so she knows she isn't trapped. Let her wander in/out, just let the open carrier sit where she has access 24/7.
Ask the vet about tranquilizers and follow the dosing exactly as he/she says. Don't give more unless the doc says you can. Pet stores have something like Bach's Rescue Remedy.. it's a calming herbal that is put into water bowls and tends to help ease tension. Might want to give her some in the days before trip and take a bit of that with you to use at your destination.
Use bottled water and take a ziplock bag of her own food (dry or a couple cans if you use canned).
Have a couple of her favorite toys in the carrier for her on travel day.
Buy a good harness, not just a neck collar, and have a leash on her anytime you are taking her out of the carrier. Reach in and secure that leash BEFORE you pull her out of the carrier.
Get a nametag that has your phone #'s- house and cell if you have a cell phone as well. Address also,even if it means using both side of the tag.
Relax and talk to her, make eye contact w her so she knows you haven't left her behind w a bunch of luggage. I can reach fingers inside the bars to let my cat rub on me. It assures her things are ok. They won't appreciate you opening the carrier midflight and letting her out.
Hold the food about 4 hr or so before the trip, incase she gets carsick. Vet may tell you to not feed her for longer if she is going to be on pills.Pull the water about 1 hr before you get on the plane. She should be able to take 4-5 hrs in the carrier without needing her litterbox. Put her in her litterbox right before you walk out the door to the airport, same as having little kids try to go potty before piling them in the car. Ask whoever is picking you up to have a litterbox ready at home. I put a huge trashcan liner on the back floorboard of my car and have a shallow litterpan half full of my girl's usual litter available for her when the trip is going to last more than 4 hrs.
Good luck and you can pm or email me on this id, txczech2 if you need anything else.
no the cat will scratch ur face off.
Sleepy pills may be an option if perscribed by a Vet. as corny as this sounds, continually soothing her by talking may work wonders. Animals play off of there owners emotions, so you being comforting is a big part of the way she will react.
A cat is not a born traveler. She would much prefer staying at home with a sitter stopping by each day to freshen the water, refill the food dish, and five a few behind-the-ear scratches. It is sometimes necessary, however, for your cat to join in the travel. Therefore, a carrier of some sort is essential.
If you can, while on a trip, take your cat for walks you may have to condition her to walk with a harness and a leash before you leave. No matter how secure she seems to be, it is always is to have an identification tag attached to her collar just in case she escapes from the carrier or the leash.
A traveling cat should not be fed several hours before leaving. If you are traveling by car, you may want to ask your veterinarian to prescribe a motion sickness medication for your cat. If you are traveling by airplane, and you have a highly excitable cat, you may want to administer a mild tranquilizer before leaving. Your cat will eat less food while traveling, primarily because of her inactivity. She may suffer the discomfort of constipation or diarrhea. Prepare ahead of time and secure medication from your veterinarian. If you are traveling to a place where the water tastes bad or causes diarrhea, and you will only be there for a short time, take enough water from home for your cat.
Pack objects from home that are familiar to your cat, for example, her bed and favorite toys.
If the weather is extremely hot, put a frozen ice pack in her carrier and never leave her unattended in a car. If the weather is very cold, put a hot water bottle in the carrier.
If you are traveling by air, check with the airline about its policy regarding pet transportation. Some airlines allow pets, in carriers in the passenger compartments under the seat. This is best because you can touch and talk to her during the flight. If a cat must travel in the baggage compartment, make sure the compartment is heated and pressurized. Try to schedule a direct flight so that your cat is not traumatized by transfers.
Check with the place of final destination for inoculation requirements, health certificates, and possible quarantines. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals publishes a booklet that contains travel an immunization regulations for travel in every state in the union and in 110 foreign countries.
Go to your vet. They can give you some tranquilizers which will calm the cat while on the trip. It helps.
Ask someone specialized, like a vet.
Hi Jitna.please consider checking with your the airline you will use as many do not allow tranquilizers, however in-cabin travel may be exempt from this still. A vet can prescribe a sedative that will be safe to use for Kumie if it is allowed by the air carrier.
Here's a link to each of the more popular air carriers to learn which requirements are permitted as some do not allow in-cabin travel only cargo: http://www.catsunited.com/html/air_line_.
Here's some more helpful links: http://www.aspca.org/site/pageserver?pag. (article item #8 also indicates that tranquilizing isn't recommended as it could hamper breathing even in cabin due to high altitude pressure--see link below written by the American Veterinary Medical Assoc.)
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/anima. also states that tranqualizing isn't recommended: .Whether flying in the cabin or with cargo, animals are exposed to increased altitude pressures of approximately 8,000 feet. Increased altitude, according to Olson, can create respiratory and cardiovascular problems for dogs and cats who are sedated or tranquilized.
"Brachycephalic (short-faced) dogs and cats are especially affected," noted Olson. "Although thousands of pets are transported uneventfully by air, airline officials believe that when deaths do occur they often result from the use of sedation."
Corina copied a good article to help too. I'd suggest using the techniques recommended to make your cat more comfortable before during and after.
First, do what's best for the cat.
Unless you are moving permanently, leave the cat at home, with a friend/relative, or at a kennel. The cat would be better off at any of these - even the kennel would be less traumatic (these people are experienced at keeping strangers pets happy and content).
If you absolutely must, get some tranqs from the vet. Also, take the cat on some short trips to te store, etc. to get it accustomed to travelling - it probably won't help, but it might.
ask the vet if he or she can give you something for the trip. I am fortunate because my cat loves to travel in the car--at least on the freeway
Answers:
I travel with my cat quite a bit. In fact she has traveled with me since I found her as a 6 week old kitten. Turned 1 yr this past May 19th
In the time before you are leaving- you have a bit of training to do..
Have the carrier sitting out and open so she can explore it and get used to it completely. Don't try to force her into it. Maybe try putting a towel or something for a rug, like a shirt you've worn- put a favorite toy, maybe some catnip inside and let her explore at will. Don't stand over her, DO tell her (from where you are sitting) that she's a good girl if she walks on in. You can try feeding her a special treat or a small amt of soft food at the far back of the carrier. something to entice her inside. LEAVE the door open so she knows she isn't trapped. Let her wander in/out, just let the open carrier sit where she has access 24/7.
Ask the vet about tranquilizers and follow the dosing exactly as he/she says. Don't give more unless the doc says you can. Pet stores have something like Bach's Rescue Remedy.. it's a calming herbal that is put into water bowls and tends to help ease tension. Might want to give her some in the days before trip and take a bit of that with you to use at your destination.
Use bottled water and take a ziplock bag of her own food (dry or a couple cans if you use canned).
Have a couple of her favorite toys in the carrier for her on travel day.
Buy a good harness, not just a neck collar, and have a leash on her anytime you are taking her out of the carrier. Reach in and secure that leash BEFORE you pull her out of the carrier.
Get a nametag that has your phone #'s- house and cell if you have a cell phone as well. Address also,even if it means using both side of the tag.
Relax and talk to her, make eye contact w her so she knows you haven't left her behind w a bunch of luggage. I can reach fingers inside the bars to let my cat rub on me. It assures her things are ok. They won't appreciate you opening the carrier midflight and letting her out.
Hold the food about 4 hr or so before the trip, incase she gets carsick. Vet may tell you to not feed her for longer if she is going to be on pills.Pull the water about 1 hr before you get on the plane. She should be able to take 4-5 hrs in the carrier without needing her litterbox. Put her in her litterbox right before you walk out the door to the airport, same as having little kids try to go potty before piling them in the car. Ask whoever is picking you up to have a litterbox ready at home. I put a huge trashcan liner on the back floorboard of my car and have a shallow litterpan half full of my girl's usual litter available for her when the trip is going to last more than 4 hrs.
Good luck and you can pm or email me on this id, txczech2 if you need anything else.
no the cat will scratch ur face off.
Sleepy pills may be an option if perscribed by a Vet. as corny as this sounds, continually soothing her by talking may work wonders. Animals play off of there owners emotions, so you being comforting is a big part of the way she will react.
A cat is not a born traveler. She would much prefer staying at home with a sitter stopping by each day to freshen the water, refill the food dish, and five a few behind-the-ear scratches. It is sometimes necessary, however, for your cat to join in the travel. Therefore, a carrier of some sort is essential.
If you can, while on a trip, take your cat for walks you may have to condition her to walk with a harness and a leash before you leave. No matter how secure she seems to be, it is always is to have an identification tag attached to her collar just in case she escapes from the carrier or the leash.
A traveling cat should not be fed several hours before leaving. If you are traveling by car, you may want to ask your veterinarian to prescribe a motion sickness medication for your cat. If you are traveling by airplane, and you have a highly excitable cat, you may want to administer a mild tranquilizer before leaving. Your cat will eat less food while traveling, primarily because of her inactivity. She may suffer the discomfort of constipation or diarrhea. Prepare ahead of time and secure medication from your veterinarian. If you are traveling to a place where the water tastes bad or causes diarrhea, and you will only be there for a short time, take enough water from home for your cat.
Pack objects from home that are familiar to your cat, for example, her bed and favorite toys.
If the weather is extremely hot, put a frozen ice pack in her carrier and never leave her unattended in a car. If the weather is very cold, put a hot water bottle in the carrier.
If you are traveling by air, check with the airline about its policy regarding pet transportation. Some airlines allow pets, in carriers in the passenger compartments under the seat. This is best because you can touch and talk to her during the flight. If a cat must travel in the baggage compartment, make sure the compartment is heated and pressurized. Try to schedule a direct flight so that your cat is not traumatized by transfers.
Check with the place of final destination for inoculation requirements, health certificates, and possible quarantines. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals publishes a booklet that contains travel an immunization regulations for travel in every state in the union and in 110 foreign countries.
Go to your vet. They can give you some tranquilizers which will calm the cat while on the trip. It helps.
Ask someone specialized, like a vet.
Hi Jitna.please consider checking with your the airline you will use as many do not allow tranquilizers, however in-cabin travel may be exempt from this still. A vet can prescribe a sedative that will be safe to use for Kumie if it is allowed by the air carrier.
Here's a link to each of the more popular air carriers to learn which requirements are permitted as some do not allow in-cabin travel only cargo: http://www.catsunited.com/html/air_line_.
Here's some more helpful links: http://www.aspca.org/site/pageserver?pag. (article item #8 also indicates that tranquilizing isn't recommended as it could hamper breathing even in cabin due to high altitude pressure--see link below written by the American Veterinary Medical Assoc.)
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/anima. also states that tranqualizing isn't recommended: .Whether flying in the cabin or with cargo, animals are exposed to increased altitude pressures of approximately 8,000 feet. Increased altitude, according to Olson, can create respiratory and cardiovascular problems for dogs and cats who are sedated or tranquilized.
"Brachycephalic (short-faced) dogs and cats are especially affected," noted Olson. "Although thousands of pets are transported uneventfully by air, airline officials believe that when deaths do occur they often result from the use of sedation."
Corina copied a good article to help too. I'd suggest using the techniques recommended to make your cat more comfortable before during and after.
First, do what's best for the cat.
Unless you are moving permanently, leave the cat at home, with a friend/relative, or at a kennel. The cat would be better off at any of these - even the kennel would be less traumatic (these people are experienced at keeping strangers pets happy and content).
If you absolutely must, get some tranqs from the vet. Also, take the cat on some short trips to te store, etc. to get it accustomed to travelling - it probably won't help, but it might.
ask the vet if he or she can give you something for the trip. I am fortunate because my cat loves to travel in the car--at least on the freeway
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