Symptons: sluggish, feels better in the mornings. Losing weight, not enthusiastic, eyes are glazed, not eating well, I noticed that his belly is bigger than the rest of his body though. He has a temperature. He's been to the vet twice. He doesn't have cancer. He does wheez just a little.
Any ideas will help us out a lot. thanks
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Could be anything from congestive heart failure to liver disease. Find another vet. Be prepared for bloodwork, radiographs (x-rays), and/or ultrasound. It sounds like Sterling may be on his last life, though, so be prepared for that too.
I wish you the best.
Here's an idea - TAKE IT TO THE VET!
If your MOM was having a heart attack would you still get on here and ask everyone what they thought the problem was? NO! Go see a professional!
I would talking him to a diff rent vet and have blood work done and possibly an ultrasound if is belly is distended.
I would try a new vet, did they take blood, do xrays and how old is Master Sterling?
I suggest you take her to another vet for further test or at least 2nd opinion.. sounds like there is really something worng with her that is making her so. Do send her to another vet and do it fast, you wanna end her misery and pain and sufferings.
Maybe he ate something he was not suppose to and his body needs to pass it?
Ok you didn't say how old the cat is or when the cat went to a vet.
It's obvious the cat is very ill. I'd strongly suggest you find a feline certifed Vet to take the cat too. It sounds like a heart problem to me but I'm not a vet
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Something is wrong with my kitten's eye help!?
I have a 4 week old kitten that likes to play on my bed. I was watching pornography and decided 'hey, he doesn't know what's going on'. So I got it out and started pumping away and he started mewing and I said 'just a minute, tommy!' He must have thought I was calling him so he trotted between my legs. Just as a blew my load I noticed tommy was sniffing the head of my penis! The second load hit him in the eye and nose and he jumped back and tried to lick it off. His eye is swollen and red. i scared that If I have clamydia or herpes I could pass it on or he could go blind. Is there a remedy for this??
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I don't believe you, but what you have posted is called bestiality and it is reported.
You ask, "is there a remedy for this??" - the remedy is that you need to grow up and ask meaningful questions or just go away.
The fact that you can even think in these terms makes me hope that you are not entrusted with the care of any animals whatsoever!
take him to the vet asap treat your pets like kids you'd take your kid to the doctors
you're sick
Take your cat and wash his face off and if the kitten still has swollen eyes take him to the vet tomorrow. It should be pretty interesting what you will tell got into your kittens eyes lol. But please be honest with your vet so that your kitten can get the proper care.
You are so ugly that you cannot have sex with a woman. You are disgusting, and I bet everyone calls you ugly. You are one sick, evil S.O.B. Your mother should have died before she gave bith to you. She brought in another monster.
I can somewhat believe you on this, only because I have a very young kitten and when me and my fiance have sex he meows at me as if he thinks im being harmed and he likes to crawl ontop of me, next time I think you should put the cat outside the room, and get it to a vet asap, and rinse his eyes with water! and never do that again!
I hate people like you posting filthy things like this on PetQnA.com . You should ask your mom to slap you red faced and then ask her to pay the vet bill you sick pervert. Then I hope that spca takes that cat away from you. YOU MAKE ME SICK..
I hope it rots and falls off in the bathroom.
if there is a serious situation so only vet can help other wise hot cotton on eyes for a little while can help a little. luck
You just blew your load on a kitten. Seek professional help.
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I don't believe you, but what you have posted is called bestiality and it is reported.
You ask, "is there a remedy for this??" - the remedy is that you need to grow up and ask meaningful questions or just go away.
The fact that you can even think in these terms makes me hope that you are not entrusted with the care of any animals whatsoever!
take him to the vet asap treat your pets like kids you'd take your kid to the doctors
you're sick
Take your cat and wash his face off and if the kitten still has swollen eyes take him to the vet tomorrow. It should be pretty interesting what you will tell got into your kittens eyes lol. But please be honest with your vet so that your kitten can get the proper care.
You are so ugly that you cannot have sex with a woman. You are disgusting, and I bet everyone calls you ugly. You are one sick, evil S.O.B. Your mother should have died before she gave bith to you. She brought in another monster.
I can somewhat believe you on this, only because I have a very young kitten and when me and my fiance have sex he meows at me as if he thinks im being harmed and he likes to crawl ontop of me, next time I think you should put the cat outside the room, and get it to a vet asap, and rinse his eyes with water! and never do that again!
I hate people like you posting filthy things like this on PetQnA.com . You should ask your mom to slap you red faced and then ask her to pay the vet bill you sick pervert. Then I hope that spca takes that cat away from you. YOU MAKE ME SICK..
I hope it rots and falls off in the bathroom.
if there is a serious situation so only vet can help other wise hot cotton on eyes for a little while can help a little. luck
You just blew your load on a kitten. Seek professional help.
something is wrong with my cat's eyes?
I recently got a cat and a couple of days ago the furry part right above the right eye looked dry and gray like if it was missing some hair and today that side, and the opposite side started bleeding. what is it?
p.s
i already cleaned the wound and it stopped bleeding but still what is it?
and dont tell me to take it to a vet because i would but i'm broke
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Never get an animal, even if you think you're doing it good, if you're not prepared to support the animal fully-- and that means more than just food and water, and the occasional catnip treat you absentmindedly pick up from the "pet" aisle of your grocery store because you remembered you owned a cat.
But to answer your question, what it likely is, since you just recently got it, is an upper respiratory infection. Every cat (or almost every cat) that goes through a shelter or (gd forbid) a pet store is inundated with it, and usually brings it all the way home. Most kittens and cats are healthy enough to kick it pretty easily, but take a look at your cat's chart (if you have one). Was it noted? Any comments about the cat's sickliness? The blood that you're seeing is likely your cat's attempt to get the eye boogers out. Clean the area frequently and make sure any crusty build-up is removed. If the cat doesn't seem better in a day or so, go to the vet. Charge it, incur debt, borrow: just keep the commitment you made to the cat.
you had the cat for one week and now you are getting tired of seeing the same cat again.now you want the cat company.listen.just take the cat to a vet
an allergy?
if you have no money to pay for your cats vet bills than you have absolutly no business owning him!! people like you want a cat but then don't realize how much money they are going to have to spend on them if anything bad happens to him!!
yet, you seem to have enough money to pay for an internet service!! funny how you value your life!!
give him away to somebody who CAN afford to pay for his medical treatment and who DOES care about his well being!
DO NOT adopt another pet until you can afford to properly take care of him!
he needs medical attention right away!
Go to ask.com and that will help.Love ya!!Power to the people!
if you can't aford to see the vet then just ask one. Tell them the symtoms and the'll make an educated guess!
thats the same with my cats but the problem with mine is that they have ear mites theyre tiny lil microscopic bugs that live in the ears all u have to do is buy ear mite medicine for them and soon she should be good as new
I agree that if you can't afford to give your cat the necessary health care you shouldn't have one.
When I adopted my two cats from the pound they both had eye and respiratory infections. I spend two weeks giving them eyes drops and pills twice a day. A lot of work and some expense but I had one for 5 years (he died of cancer) and the other I still have. She's 14 now and gets a pill once a day for her thyroid but is otherwise healthy.
Pets are a long-term commitment - end of lecture.
Call around to some vets and see if you can find one that is willing to take payments over time from you. If you got the cat from a shelter call and see if they will help you.
Are you talking about the spot right above like right where your eyebrows are on your cat or is it more in between the eyes and the ears. Could be respiratory problem or your cat could have ear mites and is scratching them out of its ears on to its head. TAKE THE CAT TO THE VET! Most vets are like doctors they'll work with you to pay for the job. Or take it back to the shelter and let them take care of it.
well bleeding is never good, try to clean it up the best you can since you say u cant afford a trip to the vet. just keep an eye on it %26 if it gets worse then you really should get it to a vet. tell them your story they usually are willing to work with people %26 i do agree with the others, dont get any more pets if you cant afford to take care of them. i have 18 cats %26 they cost me about $400 a month between the food, litter, treats, flea collars/meds/vitamins %26 all the air freshners i need to cover up the fact that i have 18 cats, lol i wish u luck
a vet would be good, but I know they are expensive.
Keep the spot clean, try some antibiotic cream like Neosporin or bacitracin. If it keeps spreading you do need to ask a vet about letting you pay over time. Also a chance the cat has ringworm. You can try the cream used for athlete's foot for that. Do not let it get into the cat's eyes!
Hard to say exactly what the spot is. there's alot of possible causes.
eyes infection.better bring to a vet 1st thing in the morning
My aunt had a cat like that and the vet told her that the cat lost part of its fur because the mama cat did not get the nurishment that it needed when it was pregnant. The only other thing that I can think of is it has gotten into some mites somehow. My rabbits have mites right now and we have to put seven dust on the rabbit. they started getting spots like you described and then the spots started bleeding. We were told to put seven dust on them and now they are getting better. The seven dust will not harm the animals. It is not as strong as it use to be.
I hope I was some help to you.
april -michelle thank you for telling this dum* as** how it is
I'm afraid you do have to take her to the vet, but if you have no money right now you can either make a collection from your friends or take her to some pet rescue centre - I'm sure they have very good vets there who could at least take a look at her eyes for free. then, if the vet prescribes some drugs, it's a totally different story.
but please. do take good care of your cat.
If you are 13 then your parents can pay for the vet bill--have them take kitty to the vet!! Also most vets will let you do a payment plan
Furthermore, it does not sound if you have the maturity or responsibility to take care of this cat. You need to give the cat to someone who will value its needs over yours!!
it could be a viral infection like dandruff. If you have anti-dandruff shampoo in the house, dilute a bit in water. get some cotton balls and soak them in the diluted shampoo and GENTLY wash the affected area WITOUT getting the solution in the cat's eyes. Do this once a day or even twice.
If the affected skin does not dry up, time to see a professional like a vet.
this is deffinetly something that you should talk about with some kind of vet. get a friend to take your cat to a vet. my cat has an eye problem too. her name is Ramona. we don't know if she is blind in 1 eye or if it just looks funny. one of her eyes is crossed eyed. she is fine though. now. you might need 2 worry if your cat has gottan exposed to anything lately. is she an outdoor cat or is she an indoor cat? i am telling you. get one of your friends to take your cat to a vet.
Call the local SPCA or the local Emergency Vet Clinic (if you live in the USA). You can ask them your question and get a professional answer. they won't make you bring your cat into the clinic and they won't charge you for the phone call. Good luck.
Nobody on the internet can tell you what is wrong with your cat. Take the cat to the vet and explain that you can't afford to pay for the medical treatment. Don't take the chance with something as important as your cat's eye. Your can can lose it's vision, or the eye itself.
do not be worry this a natural disease that every cat properly catch i think that because of some thing on the air so try any cure for eyes get it from pharmacy try it be (cream) and put it in her eyes she will fight you at the beginning then after passing days i hope it will get recover %26 feeding her well %26 take care of it
Try with sulfur ointment.
here hold it upside down not long thow and see if there is a slit if it is he or she could have a blind eye ps does it run into stuff like walls
Hey SG1 ,Your cats eye infection is very typical this time of year. The product is called Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmis Soultion USP
Apply one drop in both eyes %26 %26 nose every 8 Hours for one week. If you live in a smaller town, or there is one near by with a vet that Might trust you, if not use your credit line. Don't delay!
p.s
i already cleaned the wound and it stopped bleeding but still what is it?
and dont tell me to take it to a vet because i would but i'm broke
Answers:
Never get an animal, even if you think you're doing it good, if you're not prepared to support the animal fully-- and that means more than just food and water, and the occasional catnip treat you absentmindedly pick up from the "pet" aisle of your grocery store because you remembered you owned a cat.
But to answer your question, what it likely is, since you just recently got it, is an upper respiratory infection. Every cat (or almost every cat) that goes through a shelter or (gd forbid) a pet store is inundated with it, and usually brings it all the way home. Most kittens and cats are healthy enough to kick it pretty easily, but take a look at your cat's chart (if you have one). Was it noted? Any comments about the cat's sickliness? The blood that you're seeing is likely your cat's attempt to get the eye boogers out. Clean the area frequently and make sure any crusty build-up is removed. If the cat doesn't seem better in a day or so, go to the vet. Charge it, incur debt, borrow: just keep the commitment you made to the cat.
you had the cat for one week and now you are getting tired of seeing the same cat again.now you want the cat company.listen.just take the cat to a vet
an allergy?
if you have no money to pay for your cats vet bills than you have absolutly no business owning him!! people like you want a cat but then don't realize how much money they are going to have to spend on them if anything bad happens to him!!
yet, you seem to have enough money to pay for an internet service!! funny how you value your life!!
give him away to somebody who CAN afford to pay for his medical treatment and who DOES care about his well being!
DO NOT adopt another pet until you can afford to properly take care of him!
he needs medical attention right away!
Go to ask.com and that will help.Love ya!!Power to the people!
if you can't aford to see the vet then just ask one. Tell them the symtoms and the'll make an educated guess!
thats the same with my cats but the problem with mine is that they have ear mites theyre tiny lil microscopic bugs that live in the ears all u have to do is buy ear mite medicine for them and soon she should be good as new
I agree that if you can't afford to give your cat the necessary health care you shouldn't have one.
When I adopted my two cats from the pound they both had eye and respiratory infections. I spend two weeks giving them eyes drops and pills twice a day. A lot of work and some expense but I had one for 5 years (he died of cancer) and the other I still have. She's 14 now and gets a pill once a day for her thyroid but is otherwise healthy.
Pets are a long-term commitment - end of lecture.
Call around to some vets and see if you can find one that is willing to take payments over time from you. If you got the cat from a shelter call and see if they will help you.
Are you talking about the spot right above like right where your eyebrows are on your cat or is it more in between the eyes and the ears. Could be respiratory problem or your cat could have ear mites and is scratching them out of its ears on to its head. TAKE THE CAT TO THE VET! Most vets are like doctors they'll work with you to pay for the job. Or take it back to the shelter and let them take care of it.
well bleeding is never good, try to clean it up the best you can since you say u cant afford a trip to the vet. just keep an eye on it %26 if it gets worse then you really should get it to a vet. tell them your story they usually are willing to work with people %26 i do agree with the others, dont get any more pets if you cant afford to take care of them. i have 18 cats %26 they cost me about $400 a month between the food, litter, treats, flea collars/meds/vitamins %26 all the air freshners i need to cover up the fact that i have 18 cats, lol i wish u luck
a vet would be good, but I know they are expensive.
Keep the spot clean, try some antibiotic cream like Neosporin or bacitracin. If it keeps spreading you do need to ask a vet about letting you pay over time. Also a chance the cat has ringworm. You can try the cream used for athlete's foot for that. Do not let it get into the cat's eyes!
Hard to say exactly what the spot is. there's alot of possible causes.
eyes infection.better bring to a vet 1st thing in the morning
My aunt had a cat like that and the vet told her that the cat lost part of its fur because the mama cat did not get the nurishment that it needed when it was pregnant. The only other thing that I can think of is it has gotten into some mites somehow. My rabbits have mites right now and we have to put seven dust on the rabbit. they started getting spots like you described and then the spots started bleeding. We were told to put seven dust on them and now they are getting better. The seven dust will not harm the animals. It is not as strong as it use to be.
I hope I was some help to you.
april -michelle thank you for telling this dum* as** how it is
I'm afraid you do have to take her to the vet, but if you have no money right now you can either make a collection from your friends or take her to some pet rescue centre - I'm sure they have very good vets there who could at least take a look at her eyes for free. then, if the vet prescribes some drugs, it's a totally different story.
but please. do take good care of your cat.
If you are 13 then your parents can pay for the vet bill--have them take kitty to the vet!! Also most vets will let you do a payment plan
Furthermore, it does not sound if you have the maturity or responsibility to take care of this cat. You need to give the cat to someone who will value its needs over yours!!
it could be a viral infection like dandruff. If you have anti-dandruff shampoo in the house, dilute a bit in water. get some cotton balls and soak them in the diluted shampoo and GENTLY wash the affected area WITOUT getting the solution in the cat's eyes. Do this once a day or even twice.
If the affected skin does not dry up, time to see a professional like a vet.
this is deffinetly something that you should talk about with some kind of vet. get a friend to take your cat to a vet. my cat has an eye problem too. her name is Ramona. we don't know if she is blind in 1 eye or if it just looks funny. one of her eyes is crossed eyed. she is fine though. now. you might need 2 worry if your cat has gottan exposed to anything lately. is she an outdoor cat or is she an indoor cat? i am telling you. get one of your friends to take your cat to a vet.
Call the local SPCA or the local Emergency Vet Clinic (if you live in the USA). You can ask them your question and get a professional answer. they won't make you bring your cat into the clinic and they won't charge you for the phone call. Good luck.
Nobody on the internet can tell you what is wrong with your cat. Take the cat to the vet and explain that you can't afford to pay for the medical treatment. Don't take the chance with something as important as your cat's eye. Your can can lose it's vision, or the eye itself.
do not be worry this a natural disease that every cat properly catch i think that because of some thing on the air so try any cure for eyes get it from pharmacy try it be (cream) and put it in her eyes she will fight you at the beginning then after passing days i hope it will get recover %26 feeding her well %26 take care of it
Try with sulfur ointment.
here hold it upside down not long thow and see if there is a slit if it is he or she could have a blind eye ps does it run into stuff like walls
Hey SG1 ,Your cats eye infection is very typical this time of year. The product is called Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmis Soultion USP
Apply one drop in both eyes %26 %26 nose every 8 Hours for one week. If you live in a smaller town, or there is one near by with a vet that Might trust you, if not use your credit line. Don't delay!
Something is wrong with my cat. He has like a big bruise on the side of his face.?
What should I do??
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Take your cat to a vet. He/she will have all the answers.
Hmmm I can't quite picture that, do you have a hairless cat? Are you sure its a bruise? Could it be dirt? If you really think it's a bruise you need to take the cat to the vet, anything around head of a cat should be checked out ASAP.
what kind of bruise, how can you see a bruise thru the fur? if it is swollen, it is probably an infection, see a vet..if it is an open sore, see a vet. if there is fur missing, and there is a scratch, see a vet..some things will heal themselves, things you arent sure about, always consult the vet..good luck..
You should have the vet check him. Its very likely that what you're seeing is the formation of an abscess. You dont mention if he's indoors or out, neutered or intact, but its very common for cats to end up with bite wounds in fights, and cat bites are puncture wounds and usually do form abscesses. Abscesses need to be cleaned out and the cat needs to have antibiotics for it to heal.
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Take your cat to a vet. He/she will have all the answers.
Hmmm I can't quite picture that, do you have a hairless cat? Are you sure its a bruise? Could it be dirt? If you really think it's a bruise you need to take the cat to the vet, anything around head of a cat should be checked out ASAP.
what kind of bruise, how can you see a bruise thru the fur? if it is swollen, it is probably an infection, see a vet..if it is an open sore, see a vet. if there is fur missing, and there is a scratch, see a vet..some things will heal themselves, things you arent sure about, always consult the vet..good luck..
You should have the vet check him. Its very likely that what you're seeing is the formation of an abscess. You dont mention if he's indoors or out, neutered or intact, but its very common for cats to end up with bite wounds in fights, and cat bites are puncture wounds and usually do form abscesses. Abscesses need to be cleaned out and the cat needs to have antibiotics for it to heal.
Someone told me that there are more cats in this world than humans. Is this true?
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Hi Jay.according to web statistics : http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-top-ten. there are nearly 200 million cats alone in the ten most populated countries with cats--that's not including many other countries.
Top 10 Countries population of cats
USA 76,430,000
China 53,100,000
Russia 12,700,000
Brazil 12,466,000
France 9,600,000
Italy 9,400,000
United Kingdom 7,700,000
Ukraine 7,350,000
Japan 7,300,000
Germany 7,700,000
Def not true.
300 million people alone in the U.S. as of tuesday.
The ratio of families with dogs is 1-6..its probably 1-4 for cats.
Definetly not more than 300 million cats in the u.s let alone the world.
I think so, and if it is, then THANK GOD. The last thing this world needs is more stupid people screwing it up.
Probably,since they have large litters.
i'd believe it!! there are so many cats. gets sort of annoying, dont you think?
Most likely.
With as many people against surgery on cats if their isn't now their will be soon enough.
Nope
Put it this way, a female cat can have six kittens to eight kittens to a litter, they can have two litters a year, if her six kittens go out and have kittens[ my cat had a litter of eight and only three where boys] and she has a second litter, and those kittens have six kittens, well you do the math, my head hurts just thinking about it. So my answer is oh yes there are more cats!
Meow, Meow, Meow, Meow,YES,Meow, Meow, Meow! ^^
No. Just look around and do a statistic: how many people can you see (or know living around you) and how many cats?
It would not surprise me. I have 10 of my own. All are fixed of course. We all need to spay and neuter our cats. Many are out on the streets suffering, us as humans need to help them.
Yup u are correct as cats can have more babies than humans per litter. One litter has at least 5 to 6 kittens. ;)))
Someone told me male cats shouldn't be given dry food?
She said it can cause crystals to orm in their kidneys. Someone else once told me though that adult cats can't have too much soft food because they won't drink enough water if they do. My male is currently eating dry Royal Canin Siamese formula, should I change his food or is the other person wrong? My cat is a neutered 3 1/2 year old male Siamese who weighs 25 lbs, but he is a big cat and it's not all fat on him. I love my cat and wants what is best for him.
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Holy cow, are you sure he's a cat %26 not a toyota? I thought mine was huge.
Male cats are prone to getting urinary tract infections, and other problems so this is probably why there are sites on the net saying to not feed your male dry food. You need to feed your male dry food because wet will rot his teeth. I feed a combination of both %26 mix extra water in with the wet to make sure my little guy is getting enough water.
I'd also suggest getting him used to your brushing his teeth because I didn't when mine was younger %26 it's insane how much it costs to have the vet do it. %26 it's a catch 22, I need to feed him soft food for other issues he has. but it rots his teeth %26 turns them brown with tartar %26 plaque. So be wary of an all soft food diet.
If you buy a good brand of cat food he will be ok. I feed my male IAMS hair ball formula. He is 11 and has never been sick a day in his life. My cat is a purebred Birman and weighs 16 lbs. He also is a big cat and has very little fat on him.
Instead of just listening to what "other" people say, research this yourself and get all the facts straight out.
Go to wikipedia.com or simply do a yahoo.com or google.com search for the information you need.
Best of luck.
Some mail cats are prone to bladder infections and high ASH catfood can trigger a infection.
Biscuits are not bad for cats. If they are not given biscuits, their teeth do not get cleaned properly, and plaque and tartar builds up in the teeth. This, very quickly, leads to gum disease, and then you will have allsorts of problems, least of all, a cat with very smelly breath.
Don't listen to what people tell you. Since working in animal rescue, I have found out that you have to take what people say with a rather large pinch of salt.
The biscuits you are feeding seem to be fine.
My cat was terribly sick and dehydrated (and received an enema because of it ) and my vet told me to begin him on wet science diet formula once a day and maintain the dry food avaliable at all times. He said the moist kinds will help with constipation as well as kidney problems that most male cats will eventually die from.
Whoever told you that are speaking rubbish. It is quite alright to give your cat dried food, but make sure he has moist food aswell.
I've heard that too about the crystals. Just make sure he has fresh water available all the time. I vary my cats diet, it's mostly dry food, every few days I give him some canned food mixed in with it.
Dry cat food will not harm a cat at all. Where I work we actually recomend dry food over wet food. A national name brand is just fine for your pets, although I would advise you put your siamese on a weight loss diet. 25lbs is way too much for a cat to weigh. Even though it's not all fat, I'm sure some of it is. You may want to visit your Veterinarian, they have prescription diets that they can put your cat on. Where I work we use Science diet, and we see great results with that product.
Crystals don't generally form in kidneys in animals. They form in the bladder in animals. Crystals are cause by various things, and can occur in both acidic and alkaline environments. So that being said, if your cat ever gets a crystal or stone in his bladder, your vet will tell you what kind, and what diet to change him to. Canned food not only causes them to drink less water, which is bad for kidneys, but causes more plaque and tartar to build up on their teeth. Dry food builds up less, and can help reduce some tartar caused by wet food, but will eventually cause tartar and plaque build up on its own too. Feeding your cat any high quality cat kibble is fine until a problem occurs. There are several over the counter and prescription urinary diets for cats. You shouldn't feed these until you know what your cat's urinary system is prone to doing. If you are seriously concered with this, have a yearly urinalysis added to your yearly vet checkup. Females are just as likely to get crystals, but since their urethra are larger, they pass them more easily. That means females don't have as many clinical symptons as males, and are often undiagnosed. The owners never know there is a problem because the females can pee them out easier.
I have three cat at home and I never give can food to my babies. Dry food is the best for your cats teeth, gums and digestive system. Royal Canine is a very high quality cat food and if you check the amount of ash compare to other brands you know that you are doing him a favor buying that kind of food.
He is a bit overweight, but stop all can and give him treats low in fat or for seniors. Keep the good work and stop listening to everybody's advice, use your common sense..
She is right. Dry food is too dehydrating and cats simply do not drink enough water to compensate for that lack of moisture.
I have prepared an afternoon's reading for you. At www.littlebigcat. com Dr. Jean Hovfe has many articles on cat nutrition:
"Selecting a Good Commercial Pet Food"
"Urinary Tract Disorders in Cats"
"Water Water Everywhere, but What's a Cat to Drink?"
"What Cats Should Eat"
"Why Cats Need Canned Food"
"Why Fish is Dangerous for Cats"
"Easy Homemade Diets for Cats and Dogs"
"Switching Foods"
I was always told by my vets to buy low ash and magnesium dry food for my boys to avoid kidney and other urinary tract problems. I have followed this advice and never had a problem with a male cat in 30 years of cat ownership.
All my cats eat Iams.
well who ever told you that was wrong because you can give male and feamale cats can eat dryed food
NO cat that has been sterilized, really, should have a straight dry food diet. The phosphorus clogs up their urinary tracts and, yes, crystals (like our kidney stones) do form in their tiny kidneys, and it is a very, VERY painful procedure to have corrected. and very painful to endure (they can die if untreated) during and after. Please make sure they always have lots of fresh water! They have no way of speaking or relating to us that they're in discomfort or pain. They DO need an occasional hard food treat to clean their teeth (tartar build-up and soft food that stays between their teeth/molars).
By the way, I used to have two tuxedoed cats: one was gray and white and the other one was a very huge black and white tuxedoed. One weighed 19 pounds and was considered a large cat but he was tiny next to the other who weighed 37 pounds (yes, thirty seven pounds) and attacked anyone who went near my daughter! They both learned to use the toilet. The larger one learned to retrieve objects and bring back to me (YES, he was a CAT). He was huge and not fat at all, according to the vet at Bide-a-Wee; he reached up to my knee caps, the size of a small medium dog (28" waist); there was a photo of him at Bide-a-Wee Hospital, in NYC during the mid-80s. My two tuxedoed and my little black Persian have since passed on to the Rainbow Bridge; I miss them terribly.
Speak with your vet if you have any doubts. That's your very best bet. Good luck and best wishes; enjoy your furry friend.
Iv never heard that. hmm. I have no idea? But if that does happend take him to a vet they can get surgery for if.
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Holy cow, are you sure he's a cat %26 not a toyota? I thought mine was huge.
Male cats are prone to getting urinary tract infections, and other problems so this is probably why there are sites on the net saying to not feed your male dry food. You need to feed your male dry food because wet will rot his teeth. I feed a combination of both %26 mix extra water in with the wet to make sure my little guy is getting enough water.
I'd also suggest getting him used to your brushing his teeth because I didn't when mine was younger %26 it's insane how much it costs to have the vet do it. %26 it's a catch 22, I need to feed him soft food for other issues he has. but it rots his teeth %26 turns them brown with tartar %26 plaque. So be wary of an all soft food diet.
If you buy a good brand of cat food he will be ok. I feed my male IAMS hair ball formula. He is 11 and has never been sick a day in his life. My cat is a purebred Birman and weighs 16 lbs. He also is a big cat and has very little fat on him.
Instead of just listening to what "other" people say, research this yourself and get all the facts straight out.
Go to wikipedia.com or simply do a yahoo.com or google.com search for the information you need.
Best of luck.
Some mail cats are prone to bladder infections and high ASH catfood can trigger a infection.
Biscuits are not bad for cats. If they are not given biscuits, their teeth do not get cleaned properly, and plaque and tartar builds up in the teeth. This, very quickly, leads to gum disease, and then you will have allsorts of problems, least of all, a cat with very smelly breath.
Don't listen to what people tell you. Since working in animal rescue, I have found out that you have to take what people say with a rather large pinch of salt.
The biscuits you are feeding seem to be fine.
My cat was terribly sick and dehydrated (and received an enema because of it ) and my vet told me to begin him on wet science diet formula once a day and maintain the dry food avaliable at all times. He said the moist kinds will help with constipation as well as kidney problems that most male cats will eventually die from.
Whoever told you that are speaking rubbish. It is quite alright to give your cat dried food, but make sure he has moist food aswell.
I've heard that too about the crystals. Just make sure he has fresh water available all the time. I vary my cats diet, it's mostly dry food, every few days I give him some canned food mixed in with it.
Dry cat food will not harm a cat at all. Where I work we actually recomend dry food over wet food. A national name brand is just fine for your pets, although I would advise you put your siamese on a weight loss diet. 25lbs is way too much for a cat to weigh. Even though it's not all fat, I'm sure some of it is. You may want to visit your Veterinarian, they have prescription diets that they can put your cat on. Where I work we use Science diet, and we see great results with that product.
Crystals don't generally form in kidneys in animals. They form in the bladder in animals. Crystals are cause by various things, and can occur in both acidic and alkaline environments. So that being said, if your cat ever gets a crystal or stone in his bladder, your vet will tell you what kind, and what diet to change him to. Canned food not only causes them to drink less water, which is bad for kidneys, but causes more plaque and tartar to build up on their teeth. Dry food builds up less, and can help reduce some tartar caused by wet food, but will eventually cause tartar and plaque build up on its own too. Feeding your cat any high quality cat kibble is fine until a problem occurs. There are several over the counter and prescription urinary diets for cats. You shouldn't feed these until you know what your cat's urinary system is prone to doing. If you are seriously concered with this, have a yearly urinalysis added to your yearly vet checkup. Females are just as likely to get crystals, but since their urethra are larger, they pass them more easily. That means females don't have as many clinical symptons as males, and are often undiagnosed. The owners never know there is a problem because the females can pee them out easier.
I have three cat at home and I never give can food to my babies. Dry food is the best for your cats teeth, gums and digestive system. Royal Canine is a very high quality cat food and if you check the amount of ash compare to other brands you know that you are doing him a favor buying that kind of food.
He is a bit overweight, but stop all can and give him treats low in fat or for seniors. Keep the good work and stop listening to everybody's advice, use your common sense..
She is right. Dry food is too dehydrating and cats simply do not drink enough water to compensate for that lack of moisture.
I have prepared an afternoon's reading for you. At www.littlebigcat. com Dr. Jean Hovfe has many articles on cat nutrition:
"Selecting a Good Commercial Pet Food"
"Urinary Tract Disorders in Cats"
"Water Water Everywhere, but What's a Cat to Drink?"
"What Cats Should Eat"
"Why Cats Need Canned Food"
"Why Fish is Dangerous for Cats"
"Easy Homemade Diets for Cats and Dogs"
"Switching Foods"
I was always told by my vets to buy low ash and magnesium dry food for my boys to avoid kidney and other urinary tract problems. I have followed this advice and never had a problem with a male cat in 30 years of cat ownership.
All my cats eat Iams.
well who ever told you that was wrong because you can give male and feamale cats can eat dryed food
NO cat that has been sterilized, really, should have a straight dry food diet. The phosphorus clogs up their urinary tracts and, yes, crystals (like our kidney stones) do form in their tiny kidneys, and it is a very, VERY painful procedure to have corrected. and very painful to endure (they can die if untreated) during and after. Please make sure they always have lots of fresh water! They have no way of speaking or relating to us that they're in discomfort or pain. They DO need an occasional hard food treat to clean their teeth (tartar build-up and soft food that stays between their teeth/molars).
By the way, I used to have two tuxedoed cats: one was gray and white and the other one was a very huge black and white tuxedoed. One weighed 19 pounds and was considered a large cat but he was tiny next to the other who weighed 37 pounds (yes, thirty seven pounds) and attacked anyone who went near my daughter! They both learned to use the toilet. The larger one learned to retrieve objects and bring back to me (YES, he was a CAT). He was huge and not fat at all, according to the vet at Bide-a-Wee; he reached up to my knee caps, the size of a small medium dog (28" waist); there was a photo of him at Bide-a-Wee Hospital, in NYC during the mid-80s. My two tuxedoed and my little black Persian have since passed on to the Rainbow Bridge; I miss them terribly.
Speak with your vet if you have any doubts. That's your very best bet. Good luck and best wishes; enjoy your furry friend.
Iv never heard that. hmm. I have no idea? But if that does happend take him to a vet they can get surgery for if.
Someone tell me what this means!?
My 6 month old kitten is on my lap right now,
I am stroking under his chin and if I stop, kneads my stomach, is this a sign of affection as he has never done this before!
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Yep - he is showing you he feels happy and content and comfortable to be able to do this.
They are wonderful animals and have some great ways and they never cease to surprise you.
Continue enjoying your pet and take good care of him and your efforts will be rewarded.
Think he's showing you that he likes it.
absolute adoredom..means mostly contentment and relaxed kitty.
Aren't they cute? It's saying 'Don't stop now!'.
doesnt want u to stop and its a sign of affection
I've had cats all my life. The vet told me years ago that when they knead like that, they are imitating what they would do with their mothers. When they knead their mother's stomach, milk flows more as they suckle. If you are scratching him under his chin, he's getting something pleasing from you. When you stop, he kneads trying to stimulate the action again.
it's a sign of i love my surrogate mum and i want more.i love people who care for animals well done.
I'm sure it means "don't stop strocking me" i have a dog that loves to get rubbed and when i stop, she looks for my hands and licks them.
Perhaps you are stroking the pus sy the wrong way!
He is doing what he would do to his mother when suckling for milk.He is obviosly very content,happy and secure.Sometimes cats will drool when they do this kneading,thought id let you know in case he does it and gives you the fright of your life!Very often it is cats that have been taken away from thier mothers too early that display this behaviour.Keep doing what you are doing he looks as though he adores you
its called padding. cats do this as kittens when they suckle from thier mothers. it stimulates the nipples and makes the milk flow.
Apparently this stems from when they were feeding from their mothers and would knead around the nipples to produce more milk. So the milk equals contentment and this feeling stays with them forever. I'd say you've got one very happy puss there and just enjoying all the attention you can give - and more!
BTW - had to take my 17 year old to the vet today (cystitis) and she is now hopping round like a kitten and has just helped me to make the bed - well I've just had to fish her out of the duvet! They give so much pleasure - I'm about to get the prawns out again for her next pill. ;o))
this behaviour goes back 2 when the kitten was with its mother. a kitten kneads the queen's (mother) mammary glands to produce more flow of milk while suckling. its also a comfort thing i guess!
When infant kittens nurse from their mothers, they knead their mother's belly like that to stimulate milk flow. As adults, almost all cats continue that behavior because it is a reminder of the comfort they felt while nursing as kittens. It is a sign of your cat being very happy, content, and feeling nurtured by you, so congratulations!
. . . is the litter box nearby? . . .
keep doing what you are doing mommy and don't stop now that is what she is telling you
thank you
i beet a loves it, btw can i change place with your cat.
please, prety please..
Meeeaaoooooooowwwwww
Yeah and as long as they don't have claws its great. My oldest cat is front declawed and he does it to my shoulders while he is on the back of the couch. He's my loverbug giving me a back massage
It is, indeed!
Ciao..John-John.
He loves you.
When they're still nursing with their moms, kittens knead the mom's teats to get the milk to flow. As they grow older, cats display this "kneading" action as a sign of complete contentment and a desire for more of the same.
I've always heard that they do it because it reminds them of their mother. Kittens do that to their mothers.
this is a sign of affection as well as the fact of the kitten showing you he/she likes what youn are doing
yes deffinatly, a kitten will knead a it's mother's stomach to start the flow of milk.
cats and kittens 'paw' as a sign of comfort! they did it to there mum while getting milk, while ur stroking him he's prob dosing off, and remembering being with him mum, so although it can hurt u a it!! its just a comfort thing!! my cat use 2 do it while sucking his toe!! now thats weird!! lol
He probably thinks that you're his mom! >
yes love it is and the only way the cat can show you that he loves you is to knead enjoy the affection
My Shirley does this sort of thing.
If I scratch hear head or pet her or something shes realy into and then I stop, she'll look at me like "What do you think you're DOING?!!" If I dont see her she'll make little chirpy noises or headbutt me, touch my hand or try to get the feeling again by puching against my hand the same way.
Its like if someone started giving you a great shoulder massage and right as it started to make you feel good, they stop.
Isn't it cute though? They're so demanding!!
But no matter what, she's the reason I'd prefer my pets to kids! :)
When cats knead with their paws it means they are content and happy. They also do this when feeding from their mothers. This action shows that they feel protected and secure. Your kitty loves you.
Yes, this is a sign of affection, my cat does it all the time. Its a reflex from when they had to knead their mothers tummy to get milk when they were kittens.
I am stroking under his chin and if I stop, kneads my stomach, is this a sign of affection as he has never done this before!
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Yep - he is showing you he feels happy and content and comfortable to be able to do this.
They are wonderful animals and have some great ways and they never cease to surprise you.
Continue enjoying your pet and take good care of him and your efforts will be rewarded.
Think he's showing you that he likes it.
absolute adoredom..means mostly contentment and relaxed kitty.
Aren't they cute? It's saying 'Don't stop now!'.
doesnt want u to stop and its a sign of affection
I've had cats all my life. The vet told me years ago that when they knead like that, they are imitating what they would do with their mothers. When they knead their mother's stomach, milk flows more as they suckle. If you are scratching him under his chin, he's getting something pleasing from you. When you stop, he kneads trying to stimulate the action again.
it's a sign of i love my surrogate mum and i want more.i love people who care for animals well done.
I'm sure it means "don't stop strocking me" i have a dog that loves to get rubbed and when i stop, she looks for my hands and licks them.
Perhaps you are stroking the pus sy the wrong way!
He is doing what he would do to his mother when suckling for milk.He is obviosly very content,happy and secure.Sometimes cats will drool when they do this kneading,thought id let you know in case he does it and gives you the fright of your life!Very often it is cats that have been taken away from thier mothers too early that display this behaviour.Keep doing what you are doing he looks as though he adores you
its called padding. cats do this as kittens when they suckle from thier mothers. it stimulates the nipples and makes the milk flow.
Apparently this stems from when they were feeding from their mothers and would knead around the nipples to produce more milk. So the milk equals contentment and this feeling stays with them forever. I'd say you've got one very happy puss there and just enjoying all the attention you can give - and more!
BTW - had to take my 17 year old to the vet today (cystitis) and she is now hopping round like a kitten and has just helped me to make the bed - well I've just had to fish her out of the duvet! They give so much pleasure - I'm about to get the prawns out again for her next pill. ;o))
this behaviour goes back 2 when the kitten was with its mother. a kitten kneads the queen's (mother) mammary glands to produce more flow of milk while suckling. its also a comfort thing i guess!
When infant kittens nurse from their mothers, they knead their mother's belly like that to stimulate milk flow. As adults, almost all cats continue that behavior because it is a reminder of the comfort they felt while nursing as kittens. It is a sign of your cat being very happy, content, and feeling nurtured by you, so congratulations!
. . . is the litter box nearby? . . .
keep doing what you are doing mommy and don't stop now that is what she is telling you
thank you
i beet a loves it, btw can i change place with your cat.
please, prety please..
Meeeaaoooooooowwwwww
Yeah and as long as they don't have claws its great. My oldest cat is front declawed and he does it to my shoulders while he is on the back of the couch. He's my loverbug giving me a back massage
It is, indeed!
Ciao..John-John.
He loves you.
When they're still nursing with their moms, kittens knead the mom's teats to get the milk to flow. As they grow older, cats display this "kneading" action as a sign of complete contentment and a desire for more of the same.
I've always heard that they do it because it reminds them of their mother. Kittens do that to their mothers.
this is a sign of affection as well as the fact of the kitten showing you he/she likes what youn are doing
yes deffinatly, a kitten will knead a it's mother's stomach to start the flow of milk.
cats and kittens 'paw' as a sign of comfort! they did it to there mum while getting milk, while ur stroking him he's prob dosing off, and remembering being with him mum, so although it can hurt u a it!! its just a comfort thing!! my cat use 2 do it while sucking his toe!! now thats weird!! lol
He probably thinks that you're his mom! >
yes love it is and the only way the cat can show you that he loves you is to knead enjoy the affection
My Shirley does this sort of thing.
If I scratch hear head or pet her or something shes realy into and then I stop, she'll look at me like "What do you think you're DOING?!!" If I dont see her she'll make little chirpy noises or headbutt me, touch my hand or try to get the feeling again by puching against my hand the same way.
Its like if someone started giving you a great shoulder massage and right as it started to make you feel good, they stop.
Isn't it cute though? They're so demanding!!
But no matter what, she's the reason I'd prefer my pets to kids! :)
When cats knead with their paws it means they are content and happy. They also do this when feeding from their mothers. This action shows that they feel protected and secure. Your kitty loves you.
Yes, this is a sign of affection, my cat does it all the time. Its a reflex from when they had to knead their mothers tummy to get milk when they were kittens.
Someone said.?
Someone I know said my cat looks demonic! I think he's cute? Just wanted to know what other people thought. What's your opinion?
http://community.webshots.com/photo/2229.
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The someone who said that your cat looks demonic needs to have their eyes checked.
I think your cat is gorgeous and you are very lucky. I would love to have a cat with different coloured eyes.
All cats are demonic. Elvil hell spawns set on world domination. But they're so darn cute!
he is absolutely beautiful!
He looks like my Boody cat. only Boody is ginger and white.
Give him hugs from me. I love cats.
I think he's adorable, but I love bi-eyed cats so I may be biased.
woah--he looks really mad in that picture; kind of evil!
otherwise, he's cute. so, if he's not staring you down, he's a cuty. if he is--it kind of looks like he's plotting your demise.
Sorry, he looks very sweet to me.
I may be getting a cat who looks just like him soon. The cat is fifteen years old and has been abandoned at a local boarding facility.
This cat is named Boy after the cat in the cartoon strip named after the artist. He has one blue eye and one green eye.
I think he is cute!!I have three cats.
i think its adorable, the eye thing makes it look unique (yes its a lil weaird) but its a beautiful cat
i think he is GORGEOUS!
Hi Alicia.I think he looks like he's very "astute".showing an ability to accurately situations or people and turn it to his advantage! He's a very beautiful cat especially with yellow and blue eyes.
cute
hes actually really cute.
:)
don't listen to the person who told you that:)
http://community.webshots.com/photo/2229.
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The someone who said that your cat looks demonic needs to have their eyes checked.
I think your cat is gorgeous and you are very lucky. I would love to have a cat with different coloured eyes.
All cats are demonic. Elvil hell spawns set on world domination. But they're so darn cute!
he is absolutely beautiful!
He looks like my Boody cat. only Boody is ginger and white.
Give him hugs from me. I love cats.
I think he's adorable, but I love bi-eyed cats so I may be biased.
woah--he looks really mad in that picture; kind of evil!
otherwise, he's cute. so, if he's not staring you down, he's a cuty. if he is--it kind of looks like he's plotting your demise.
Sorry, he looks very sweet to me.
I may be getting a cat who looks just like him soon. The cat is fifteen years old and has been abandoned at a local boarding facility.
This cat is named Boy after the cat in the cartoon strip named after the artist. He has one blue eye and one green eye.
I think he is cute!!I have three cats.
i think its adorable, the eye thing makes it look unique (yes its a lil weaird) but its a beautiful cat
i think he is GORGEOUS!
Hi Alicia.I think he looks like he's very "astute".showing an ability to accurately situations or people and turn it to his advantage! He's a very beautiful cat especially with yellow and blue eyes.
cute
hes actually really cute.
:)
don't listen to the person who told you that:)
Someone please HELP my cat!?
My cat is already litter trained. I moved and noticed he was peeing outside his litter box I figured it was a behavior problem I took him to the vet anyway found out he had a urinary tract infection. The vet said he was not using his cat box because it hurt when he would pee and he associated the pain with the cat box. He has taken medcation for his problem however is still not using the cat box the vet says he has to be re-litter trained I really need to fix this problem. I love my cat and do not want ot get rid of him. I need some suggestions I also have a job and I am not home all the time. I can't stand this any longer and I am expecting a baby in 7 weeks and can't have a cat peeing in my house. I need a quick fix without having to get rid of him anything he is already neutered. I never littered trained him to begin with he was adpoted and has always used his cat box. Someone please HELP!! ANY SUGGESTIONS?
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Hi Jennifer..I hope I can provide some helpful suggestions to get your little guy to improve his potty habits. Because the PetQnA.com can limit the ability the learn as well as share all the necessary details to determine the problematic causes and to provide solutions I will try to assume any possibilities to consider likely reasons as well as some helpful retraining ideas.
It is best to isolate him into a small room with his litter box (food and water as well) until he consistently uses the box. Please don't fret by keeping him in this small room awhile longer (such as a bathroom). As long as you provide him food, water, fun toys and attention he will not become bored or neglected. The reason it's best to confine cats to a smaller area is that it helps with litter box retraining time again.
While he is confined to the small room it's imperative to remove the urine odour stains with a urine neutralizer product such as Nature's Miracle (PetSmart or Petco). If any hint of the odour remains cats will continue to mark this area to cover it up repeatedly especially with male cats. Ideally these areas will need to be soaked deeply and thoroughly in order to remove all of the urine scent as animals can smell even the slightest lingering odours which humans cannot detect. This product is considered to be environmentally friendly and effective if used as instructed.
As a feline trainer I have found that any time a cat has an accident it is best to not scold or punish a cat in any manner. The reason is that they will associate that whenever they need to go potty they will be punished for the act that nature intended rather than understanding it is WHERE they are going potty that is bad. Cats are unable to separate these two ideas so it's best to quietly clean up the accident and reward the kitty with favourite food treats whenever you catch her using her litter box. This way he learns that the box is a fun place because he鈥檒l be rewarded with yummy treats. This method can also be applied to train cats to scratch appropriate places versus bad places.whenever they scratch somewhere you do not want touched pick them up quietly and place them to the scratch post/toy and reward with food treats.
As a very final resort some cats can benefit with antidepressants prescribed by your vet. However, depending on his age if he is young still I would suspect he would benefit more from litter retraining.
Aside from the above suggestions there are also products such as Feliaway to help calm stressed felines, which sometimes may or may not work. These additional ideas however don't control the inappropriate soiling effectively as well as isolation into a small space and the UTI exam. They are only supplemental in nature.
It's wonderful that you are trying to learn how to best resolve the inappropriate soiling early. I hope you will take into consideration some of the above suggestions.
i have the exact same problem except it's my roommates cat. im really sorry to hear about that, i wish i could help
oh hon, I'm sorry i wish there was a quick fix but i don't think there is. you could try an animal behaviorist but they are pricey. i sure hope you can get this under control. congrats on the baby.
train him to go out, cats prefer to gardens than a house
Buy him some Pee pads until he becomes healed.
Try using old news paper. Put this where he does go pee. After he gets used to the paper, put the paper into a low cut box, (he may not like the height of the box) then you can change to shredded paper, then shredded paper with some litter, then using less and less paper until you are only using the litter.
This is a long process and will take some time, But it should work.
Try using a New Kitty Llitter.Maybe the Pine stuff.. (Its possible the smell of the litter reminds him of the pain).and re training simply takes you showing him the box and taking his paw and doing the bury motion .ya know like scratching the litter..and tell him good boy.even if he doesnt seem to like it and runs off.he will investigate it at his next time he has to pee.try this one or two times oh.and they also have the stuff that you can spray in spots he has peed that will distract him from peeing again.this is helpful especially if he seems to pee in same spots every time.I would definately try to introduce him to a new type of litter though..also if there is more than one cat use more than one box.Another thing to remember is that certain litter is not good for you to be breathing during pregnancy, therefore changing to the pine stuff might be benefecial for you all..
GOOD LUCK
Hope it all works out for ya
I would lean heavily toward training the cat to spend at least part of his time outdoors. You might also experiment with other kinds of cat boxes.
You can also try treating areas where he has urinated with a spray repellent. That sometimes works. They tend to want to find a safe and private place to do their business. Cats want to be clean and neat, for the most part, but they definitely have a mind of their own.
train him to know that do the nasty things in the yard at the same time teach him to not go out of the grounds
I used to cat-sit for an otherwise lovely cat that had the same problem. Once the infection was cleared up, I isolated him in the bathroom with a nice clean litterbox, and no other options for elimination. He had food and water, and of course we would play with him when we went into the bathroom, but if he had to urinate or defecate, his options were limited. I had to clean up a couple of messes, but it was easy in a bathroom, and I transferred (using gloves) poo to the box so he would get the idea.
It took about two weeks until he was consistently using the box, and after that he was able to have the run of the house again, with no further toileting issues.
Male cats are particularly prone to urinary tract infections, and it can help to feed them dry food specially formulated for urinary tract health.
clean the areas on the carpet where the cat has peed with a vinegar and water soultion, the vinegar will cover his pee smell . also try moving the litter box, or try a new litter box. and if You catch him starting to urinate, in a stern voice tell him no , and try to place him in the littler box.
Okay, try changing the type of litter you are using. Or get a new box with a different kind of litter. Also, if he is not peeing in the area of the box, try moving a new box to the area he is now peeing in. When you are home, get you a nice squirt bottle and fill it with nothing but tap water. Every time you see him start to pee outside his box, squirt him. Don't let him see you do it, do it sly.he will associate peeing in the new place with getting sqirted, and might decide to start using his box again. Good luck with your cat and your new baby.
Start with changing your brand of kitty litter. If you normally use chalky stuff, change to crystals or pellets or whatever. Something that is different and won't bring back the painful memories every time he scratches it.
Change your kitty litter tray colour too. This will offer a further change of environment and it should really be replaced after his infection anyway. Clean trays never hurt no one and they're cheap as chips.
Close off any rooms you can, like bedrooms, so that the cat has no access to pee in them. It'll annoy him because he doesn't have his usual roam of the house, but if he starts making a habit of peeing in other rooms it'll just give him more room to not use the kitty litter.
When your cat pees outside the tray, catch him and take him back to the soiled spot. Show him that you noticed it and that you're unhappy about it. Chances are he knows he shouldn't be doing it anyway and will feel guilty that you noticed. Show disappointment and not anger because anger will only scare him too much to think about what's going on.
After making a big deal about the mess, take him over to his tray and make sure he takes notice of it. You can carry him close to the ground so that he gets a cats perspective how how to find it. But being pregnant that's probably a bit hard. Carrying or calling is just as fine.
Scratch the kitty litter with your hand as if your cat would before using it, and use a very kind and positive happy voice. Associate the tray with a simple but unique word (eg "tray") and only ever use that word in a positive or commanding sense.
Go back and clean up the mess, and every time your cat looks as if he's returning to that spot, herd him away and say the word you've use for his box. If he keeps trying to get back there take him to the kitty litter tray and do the scratching thing again. Cat's usually keep a particular spot for peeing for a while before they move on.
It will take a bit of time, a day or a week, depending on how old your cat is and how long he's not been using the cat box. But he should be back to normal well before 7 weeks. Kittens normally get the hang of where to go in about 3 days, older cats can take a bit longer depending on the case.
lock your cat in a small room with his litterbox and some water, at feeding times bring his food in there as well, do try and keep the food and water as far from the litterbox as possiable. your cat will eventually learn that he has to go in the box or he will be living in it. Do make sure that the box is cleaned out at least once a day.
If you look carefully, try and find the place he pees the most. Put the litter box where he pees the most. If he pees a lot in several places, maybe keep a couple other litter boxes around the house!
GOOD LUCK!! :)
the only thing i can think of that may help, would be to put him in a small room (say bathroom), with his water, food and litter pan.
Purchase a product called: Cat Attract from your local pet store it is designed to lure your cat back to using his box-follow its instructions.
Good Luck it is a tough problem and I have been there. Congratulations to you on your new baby!
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Hi Jennifer..I hope I can provide some helpful suggestions to get your little guy to improve his potty habits. Because the PetQnA.com can limit the ability the learn as well as share all the necessary details to determine the problematic causes and to provide solutions I will try to assume any possibilities to consider likely reasons as well as some helpful retraining ideas.
It is best to isolate him into a small room with his litter box (food and water as well) until he consistently uses the box. Please don't fret by keeping him in this small room awhile longer (such as a bathroom). As long as you provide him food, water, fun toys and attention he will not become bored or neglected. The reason it's best to confine cats to a smaller area is that it helps with litter box retraining time again.
While he is confined to the small room it's imperative to remove the urine odour stains with a urine neutralizer product such as Nature's Miracle (PetSmart or Petco). If any hint of the odour remains cats will continue to mark this area to cover it up repeatedly especially with male cats. Ideally these areas will need to be soaked deeply and thoroughly in order to remove all of the urine scent as animals can smell even the slightest lingering odours which humans cannot detect. This product is considered to be environmentally friendly and effective if used as instructed.
As a feline trainer I have found that any time a cat has an accident it is best to not scold or punish a cat in any manner. The reason is that they will associate that whenever they need to go potty they will be punished for the act that nature intended rather than understanding it is WHERE they are going potty that is bad. Cats are unable to separate these two ideas so it's best to quietly clean up the accident and reward the kitty with favourite food treats whenever you catch her using her litter box. This way he learns that the box is a fun place because he鈥檒l be rewarded with yummy treats. This method can also be applied to train cats to scratch appropriate places versus bad places.whenever they scratch somewhere you do not want touched pick them up quietly and place them to the scratch post/toy and reward with food treats.
As a very final resort some cats can benefit with antidepressants prescribed by your vet. However, depending on his age if he is young still I would suspect he would benefit more from litter retraining.
Aside from the above suggestions there are also products such as Feliaway to help calm stressed felines, which sometimes may or may not work. These additional ideas however don't control the inappropriate soiling effectively as well as isolation into a small space and the UTI exam. They are only supplemental in nature.
It's wonderful that you are trying to learn how to best resolve the inappropriate soiling early. I hope you will take into consideration some of the above suggestions.
i have the exact same problem except it's my roommates cat. im really sorry to hear about that, i wish i could help
oh hon, I'm sorry i wish there was a quick fix but i don't think there is. you could try an animal behaviorist but they are pricey. i sure hope you can get this under control. congrats on the baby.
train him to go out, cats prefer to gardens than a house
Buy him some Pee pads until he becomes healed.
Try using old news paper. Put this where he does go pee. After he gets used to the paper, put the paper into a low cut box, (he may not like the height of the box) then you can change to shredded paper, then shredded paper with some litter, then using less and less paper until you are only using the litter.
This is a long process and will take some time, But it should work.
Try using a New Kitty Llitter.Maybe the Pine stuff.. (Its possible the smell of the litter reminds him of the pain).and re training simply takes you showing him the box and taking his paw and doing the bury motion .ya know like scratching the litter..and tell him good boy.even if he doesnt seem to like it and runs off.he will investigate it at his next time he has to pee.try this one or two times oh.and they also have the stuff that you can spray in spots he has peed that will distract him from peeing again.this is helpful especially if he seems to pee in same spots every time.I would definately try to introduce him to a new type of litter though..also if there is more than one cat use more than one box.Another thing to remember is that certain litter is not good for you to be breathing during pregnancy, therefore changing to the pine stuff might be benefecial for you all..
GOOD LUCK
Hope it all works out for ya
I would lean heavily toward training the cat to spend at least part of his time outdoors. You might also experiment with other kinds of cat boxes.
You can also try treating areas where he has urinated with a spray repellent. That sometimes works. They tend to want to find a safe and private place to do their business. Cats want to be clean and neat, for the most part, but they definitely have a mind of their own.
train him to know that do the nasty things in the yard at the same time teach him to not go out of the grounds
I used to cat-sit for an otherwise lovely cat that had the same problem. Once the infection was cleared up, I isolated him in the bathroom with a nice clean litterbox, and no other options for elimination. He had food and water, and of course we would play with him when we went into the bathroom, but if he had to urinate or defecate, his options were limited. I had to clean up a couple of messes, but it was easy in a bathroom, and I transferred (using gloves) poo to the box so he would get the idea.
It took about two weeks until he was consistently using the box, and after that he was able to have the run of the house again, with no further toileting issues.
Male cats are particularly prone to urinary tract infections, and it can help to feed them dry food specially formulated for urinary tract health.
clean the areas on the carpet where the cat has peed with a vinegar and water soultion, the vinegar will cover his pee smell . also try moving the litter box, or try a new litter box. and if You catch him starting to urinate, in a stern voice tell him no , and try to place him in the littler box.
Okay, try changing the type of litter you are using. Or get a new box with a different kind of litter. Also, if he is not peeing in the area of the box, try moving a new box to the area he is now peeing in. When you are home, get you a nice squirt bottle and fill it with nothing but tap water. Every time you see him start to pee outside his box, squirt him. Don't let him see you do it, do it sly.he will associate peeing in the new place with getting sqirted, and might decide to start using his box again. Good luck with your cat and your new baby.
Start with changing your brand of kitty litter. If you normally use chalky stuff, change to crystals or pellets or whatever. Something that is different and won't bring back the painful memories every time he scratches it.
Change your kitty litter tray colour too. This will offer a further change of environment and it should really be replaced after his infection anyway. Clean trays never hurt no one and they're cheap as chips.
Close off any rooms you can, like bedrooms, so that the cat has no access to pee in them. It'll annoy him because he doesn't have his usual roam of the house, but if he starts making a habit of peeing in other rooms it'll just give him more room to not use the kitty litter.
When your cat pees outside the tray, catch him and take him back to the soiled spot. Show him that you noticed it and that you're unhappy about it. Chances are he knows he shouldn't be doing it anyway and will feel guilty that you noticed. Show disappointment and not anger because anger will only scare him too much to think about what's going on.
After making a big deal about the mess, take him over to his tray and make sure he takes notice of it. You can carry him close to the ground so that he gets a cats perspective how how to find it. But being pregnant that's probably a bit hard. Carrying or calling is just as fine.
Scratch the kitty litter with your hand as if your cat would before using it, and use a very kind and positive happy voice. Associate the tray with a simple but unique word (eg "tray") and only ever use that word in a positive or commanding sense.
Go back and clean up the mess, and every time your cat looks as if he's returning to that spot, herd him away and say the word you've use for his box. If he keeps trying to get back there take him to the kitty litter tray and do the scratching thing again. Cat's usually keep a particular spot for peeing for a while before they move on.
It will take a bit of time, a day or a week, depending on how old your cat is and how long he's not been using the cat box. But he should be back to normal well before 7 weeks. Kittens normally get the hang of where to go in about 3 days, older cats can take a bit longer depending on the case.
lock your cat in a small room with his litterbox and some water, at feeding times bring his food in there as well, do try and keep the food and water as far from the litterbox as possiable. your cat will eventually learn that he has to go in the box or he will be living in it. Do make sure that the box is cleaned out at least once a day.
If you look carefully, try and find the place he pees the most. Put the litter box where he pees the most. If he pees a lot in several places, maybe keep a couple other litter boxes around the house!
GOOD LUCK!! :)
the only thing i can think of that may help, would be to put him in a small room (say bathroom), with his water, food and litter pan.
Purchase a product called: Cat Attract from your local pet store it is designed to lure your cat back to using his box-follow its instructions.
Good Luck it is a tough problem and I have been there. Congratulations to you on your new baby!
someone please heeeeeeeeeeeelp?
i just found out that my cat was cheatin on me you think i should dump her? ROFLMAO hahahahahhahahaha
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hahahahhaha thanx alot dude u just made my day after all those stupid and similar questions and the answer is grab her and spank her on da till it gets red then she 'll be fine lolol juuuuuust kidding :p
meow
Grow up!
grow up baby :)
wtf?
eat it
oh go pet your cat
Bury it
Good for the cat I can understand why.
?? What did you do to it? How old are you?
How the heck do you think you are going to manage to dump a cat? You must know by now they own us not the other way round!
I think you should sit her down and have a chat with her. Bring her back to your side. That's what my friend did with his rabbit.
if u really think you have the real thing between the yow of you, 4give the cat
ha ha :)
That is the nature of cats, if you want an animal that is faithful. get a dog.You can't really expect the cat to act like a dog.
ur stupid. grow up you two year old
Dit is omdat jy nie na jou kat kyk nie.
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hahahahhaha thanx alot dude u just made my day after all those stupid and similar questions and the answer is grab her and spank her on da till it gets red then she 'll be fine lolol juuuuuust kidding :p
meow
Grow up!
grow up baby :)
wtf?
eat it
oh go pet your cat
Bury it
Good for the cat I can understand why.
?? What did you do to it? How old are you?
How the heck do you think you are going to manage to dump a cat? You must know by now they own us not the other way round!
I think you should sit her down and have a chat with her. Bring her back to your side. That's what my friend did with his rabbit.
if u really think you have the real thing between the yow of you, 4give the cat
ha ha :)
That is the nature of cats, if you want an animal that is faithful. get a dog.You can't really expect the cat to act like a dog.
ur stupid. grow up you two year old
Dit is omdat jy nie na jou kat kyk nie.
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Someone help! Cats are in my stuff doing things?
When I was gone I set up cameras.all this time I just thought they slept when I was away. Should I do anything or is this innocent behavior?
Are cats in ur stuff too?
proof: http://catsinurstuffdoingthings.ytmnd.co.
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how cute
I knew I didn't eat that whole cake by myself!
cats get bored very easily. that is just their nature. remember the saying "curiosity killed the cat".
Oh how I love kitties.
When we aren't looking, our cats .
1. Play on the Internet
2. Watch Judge Judy on television
3. Make long-distance phone calls
4. Play in the toilet water
5. Rearrange our furniture
6. Nose through my purse
7. Write themselves checks
8. Raid the fridge for ham
9. Lie on top of the dining room table
10. Eat our silk plants
11. Knock over expensive vases
12. Gaze out the window
Are cats in ur stuff too?
proof: http://catsinurstuffdoingthings.ytmnd.co.
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how cute
I knew I didn't eat that whole cake by myself!
cats get bored very easily. that is just their nature. remember the saying "curiosity killed the cat".
Oh how I love kitties.
When we aren't looking, our cats .
1. Play on the Internet
2. Watch Judge Judy on television
3. Make long-distance phone calls
4. Play in the toilet water
5. Rearrange our furniture
6. Nose through my purse
7. Write themselves checks
8. Raid the fridge for ham
9. Lie on top of the dining room table
10. Eat our silk plants
11. Knock over expensive vases
12. Gaze out the window
Some random cat is trying to fight my female kitten! Why?
I don't know what gender the cat is, but it is very persistent in trying to fight my female ktiten. I have another female feline who also lives outside, and I don't understand why the cat is trying to pick a fight with the kitten instead of the full-grown cat.
Can anyone offer any explanations?
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I believe the other cat is picking on the kitten because it is a kitten and not a full grown cat. This other cat has sized up the situation and is trying to move in on the kittens' territory.
You need to face off with this unwanted cat. Yell at it. Throw something at it.like a potato or a piece of fruit. Spray it with a water hose. Show this cat who the real boss is and it will leave.
I have had this problem before and I have managed to always scare off the unwanted cat without harming it. I must tell you that you can do nothing about your kitten leaving your yard and getting into trouble in a neighbor's yard. You can do something about your yard! Reclaim your yard!
I know you have said that you are going to get your outside cats spayed. Please get the kitten spayed as soon as it is old enough. This will help keep her in your yard and out of trouble.
if i was you i would bring my kitty inside this is the perfect example why.he may kill her while you arent around or sleeping
are your female cats spayed? this cat whos trying to fight might be another unspayed female!!
sorry, but if you believe that your female is in danger outside and inside at your home than you seriously need to look into giving her away to a loving caring individual who will be more than happy to keep her safely indoors. if you love her than you will consider this!
once again, are your females spayed? by the way, how old are they both?
two unspayed female cats have a really THIN chance of getting along!!
it's different for me because I have a 2 yr. old spayed female and a 6 month old neutered male. they get along fine. in fact, my female is like a mother to my kitten.
anyway, I hope everything turns out ok for your cat. poor thing!! Good Luck!
I agree with P*Kitty. Please bring your kitten and cat indoors for their protection.from this predator and kitty diseases. It really does not matter why the predator is one, does it?
males tend to be more afraid and hostile against kittens rather than against adult cats. You'd better find some way to protect the little one or to show the other that you will not tolerate him bullying the kitten. Feed them together, in another plate, and show that they both belong there. Otherwise the kitten might be killed or sent away by the bullying cat.
idk an excact reason they would be fighting but it could be a simple grudge which will develop between cats, if its a boy kitten fighting urs then there is definetely something along the lines of mating or dominance.
Territory is the issue w/both the indoor cat %26 the outdoor cat. In each case as soon as the big cats decide who's boss (meaning the kitten will have to be subservient for awhile), they'll have it figured out %26 peace will return.
sounds like your cat is in heat
teach your cat t6o fight and video tape it . i would suggest that you call anamial control get a big mean DOG lke a pit bull or take out your 9mm and do some cat shootings
because they're animals
well sure, the bullys at school ect. don't pick on people teir own size do they? It could be the same with cats. Besides your cat may be going into heat.
cats are territorial, and this cat is starting a fight with the kitten because it is in his territory and is considered a threat no matter what size it is. Better try and place the kitten before she ends up being attacked and gets an absess, cat disease, or pregnant. As long as she is out there, other cats are not going to leave her alone.
The random cat probably thinks its territory is your house thus it will want to fight a cat it thinks is in its territory.
Can anyone offer any explanations?
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I believe the other cat is picking on the kitten because it is a kitten and not a full grown cat. This other cat has sized up the situation and is trying to move in on the kittens' territory.
You need to face off with this unwanted cat. Yell at it. Throw something at it.like a potato or a piece of fruit. Spray it with a water hose. Show this cat who the real boss is and it will leave.
I have had this problem before and I have managed to always scare off the unwanted cat without harming it. I must tell you that you can do nothing about your kitten leaving your yard and getting into trouble in a neighbor's yard. You can do something about your yard! Reclaim your yard!
I know you have said that you are going to get your outside cats spayed. Please get the kitten spayed as soon as it is old enough. This will help keep her in your yard and out of trouble.
if i was you i would bring my kitty inside this is the perfect example why.he may kill her while you arent around or sleeping
are your female cats spayed? this cat whos trying to fight might be another unspayed female!!
sorry, but if you believe that your female is in danger outside and inside at your home than you seriously need to look into giving her away to a loving caring individual who will be more than happy to keep her safely indoors. if you love her than you will consider this!
once again, are your females spayed? by the way, how old are they both?
two unspayed female cats have a really THIN chance of getting along!!
it's different for me because I have a 2 yr. old spayed female and a 6 month old neutered male. they get along fine. in fact, my female is like a mother to my kitten.
anyway, I hope everything turns out ok for your cat. poor thing!! Good Luck!
I agree with P*Kitty. Please bring your kitten and cat indoors for their protection.from this predator and kitty diseases. It really does not matter why the predator is one, does it?
males tend to be more afraid and hostile against kittens rather than against adult cats. You'd better find some way to protect the little one or to show the other that you will not tolerate him bullying the kitten. Feed them together, in another plate, and show that they both belong there. Otherwise the kitten might be killed or sent away by the bullying cat.
idk an excact reason they would be fighting but it could be a simple grudge which will develop between cats, if its a boy kitten fighting urs then there is definetely something along the lines of mating or dominance.
Territory is the issue w/both the indoor cat %26 the outdoor cat. In each case as soon as the big cats decide who's boss (meaning the kitten will have to be subservient for awhile), they'll have it figured out %26 peace will return.
sounds like your cat is in heat
teach your cat t6o fight and video tape it . i would suggest that you call anamial control get a big mean DOG lke a pit bull or take out your 9mm and do some cat shootings
because they're animals
well sure, the bullys at school ect. don't pick on people teir own size do they? It could be the same with cats. Besides your cat may be going into heat.
cats are territorial, and this cat is starting a fight with the kitten because it is in his territory and is considered a threat no matter what size it is. Better try and place the kitten before she ends up being attacked and gets an absess, cat disease, or pregnant. As long as she is out there, other cats are not going to leave her alone.
The random cat probably thinks its territory is your house thus it will want to fight a cat it thinks is in its territory.
Some 'play biting' -- should I worry?
Every now and then our 7-month-old kitten will bite a bit during play or petting. This rarely seems to be a "stop" request, it's never at all hard, and isn't accompanied by a hiss or effort to go away. She's into doing it a few times while licking us, too.
While it's not even bordering on painful, I wonder how cute it'll be in a year, and generally walk away when it happens. Or tap her on the nose if it came as a less-than-affectionate surprise.
Her adoptive father, on the other hand, has no problem with it, and will use his hand as a bitable, scratchable, cat toy.
I note that this problem seems to be common among men. (See "Jaspurr's Dad Teaching Bad Habits" on http://cats.about.com/cs/behavioralissue. %26c)
Can she figure out who it's okay to bite and not bite? Will it lead to problems later on if we let her bite her father? Is it at all reasonable to think that said nips will always be the pressure-free painless things they are now?
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I have had many many cats lol and still do and in my experience play biting is something ALL cats do.
I also try and teach that "Gentle" concept and most see to understand they can not bite hard. Usually if it is biting/chewing/licking action it may be a teething issue. I usually keep some small stuffed animal around for them to drag around and "fight with" and for our house yes they learn who they can bite and who they can't.
He should try covering his hand with a sock or something like it so that she learns to bite the sock not your hand.
Good luck!
Quick question: What kind of cat? Manx? Siamese? Do you know? Most animals like to play-bite. It's okay as long as you control the degree of bitting. If it gets to be painful tap the animal to let them know it was too much. In this way you are basically setting limits for the animal.
My husband's cat (he had her before we met) play bites and it can be quite painful. She'll bite my ankles and legs and my hands. Just as you described, she doesn't do it maliciously, but it sure hurts when the cat is an adult. She has broken the skin a few times. So ask your husband to help you teach her what she can bite and what she can't!!
She is still very young and is experimenting and learning so at this time I don't think it would be a problem. I think she will grow out of it and be OK. I'm not sure about the teazing though because she might grow up thinking that its OK to bite. Good luck.
No you shouldn't worry that much its only young it will grow out of it
one of my cats does this too.mainly in the mornings when he wakes me up and gets petted. this might sound weird but ive heard it from lots of people including vets. all the cats doing when he "nibbles" or bites you very softly..is kissing you. thats the only way they know how.the cats just showing you affection. do what i do and kiss him back.the human way lol
I really don't think it's anything to worry about myself. Our 4 year old cat does the same thing. She loves to wrestle with my husband and she'll sometimes bite on his hands while doing this. Also, when we're petting her, if we stop before she wants us to, she'll bite and pull our hand back. I think it's normal.
While it's not even bordering on painful, I wonder how cute it'll be in a year, and generally walk away when it happens. Or tap her on the nose if it came as a less-than-affectionate surprise.
Her adoptive father, on the other hand, has no problem with it, and will use his hand as a bitable, scratchable, cat toy.
I note that this problem seems to be common among men. (See "Jaspurr's Dad Teaching Bad Habits" on http://cats.about.com/cs/behavioralissue. %26c)
Can she figure out who it's okay to bite and not bite? Will it lead to problems later on if we let her bite her father? Is it at all reasonable to think that said nips will always be the pressure-free painless things they are now?
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I have had many many cats lol and still do and in my experience play biting is something ALL cats do.
I also try and teach that "Gentle" concept and most see to understand they can not bite hard. Usually if it is biting/chewing/licking action it may be a teething issue. I usually keep some small stuffed animal around for them to drag around and "fight with" and for our house yes they learn who they can bite and who they can't.
He should try covering his hand with a sock or something like it so that she learns to bite the sock not your hand.
Good luck!
Quick question: What kind of cat? Manx? Siamese? Do you know? Most animals like to play-bite. It's okay as long as you control the degree of bitting. If it gets to be painful tap the animal to let them know it was too much. In this way you are basically setting limits for the animal.
My husband's cat (he had her before we met) play bites and it can be quite painful. She'll bite my ankles and legs and my hands. Just as you described, she doesn't do it maliciously, but it sure hurts when the cat is an adult. She has broken the skin a few times. So ask your husband to help you teach her what she can bite and what she can't!!
She is still very young and is experimenting and learning so at this time I don't think it would be a problem. I think she will grow out of it and be OK. I'm not sure about the teazing though because she might grow up thinking that its OK to bite. Good luck.
No you shouldn't worry that much its only young it will grow out of it
one of my cats does this too.mainly in the mornings when he wakes me up and gets petted. this might sound weird but ive heard it from lots of people including vets. all the cats doing when he "nibbles" or bites you very softly..is kissing you. thats the only way they know how.the cats just showing you affection. do what i do and kiss him back.the human way lol
I really don't think it's anything to worry about myself. Our 4 year old cat does the same thing. She loves to wrestle with my husband and she'll sometimes bite on his hands while doing this. Also, when we're petting her, if we stop before she wants us to, she'll bite and pull our hand back. I think it's normal.
some people on here have told me how cruel I am to my 2 yr. old female cat because I spayed her?
they told me that I was cruel to my cat by not letting her have her first litter. they informed me that it's very beneficial on her temperment to have a litter before spaying her. I totally disagree with this. I mean, if it was so cruel than why does the SPCA spay females before they're 6 months old. females DO NOT need to have one litter. their temperment is no better than before in my opinion. my female was spayed before her first heat and is the sweetest girl ever! I'm not talking about the responsible breeders. just the back yard ones who let their cats produce kittens becuase they believe that it's their nature and and they want "cute little furballs". they say that their cat loves being a mother. this one lady said that having a first litter is good for her health. I think that these people that I've been seeing on her are totally 100% clueless!! what do you think? there are to many unwanted cats/kits in this world for anybody to let their female produce more!
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you are correct in your thinking..they are wrong for adding to the over population of. it also is healthier for your cat to be spayed before her first heat if you wait till after then there is a higher chance of mamary cancer.
No, its a great thing you spayed her!! If you hadnt spayed her she could get cancer in her female parts.but its a good thing to spay.
I agree, there are too many stray cats male and female. I believe everyone who is a pet owner should be a responsible pet owner.
Its ok it was you choice
spaying the cat is the responsible thing to do. i watched this animal cops show and this guy had 53 dogs! he had almost gotten arrested for not spaying his dog.
Those people are idiots. You would be cruel if you allowed more kittens to end up as strays.
THEY ARE WRONG IT WAS GREAT TO HAVE SPAYED. THANK YOU FOR NOT BRINGING MORE HOMELESS ANIMALS IN THE WORLD. THANKS AGAIN! GOOD LUCK %26 TAKE CARE OF YOUR KITTY! TELL THEM OTHER PEOPLE THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT!
BOB BARkER is a genius he says have your pets fixed, so you did the right thing
are these the same people who take birth control pills so THEY don't have kids? we have a responsibility to our pets.
That is absolutely not true that a female should have a litter of kittens before being spayed. It's just an old wives tale. My female cat is perfectly fine and never had kittens before spayed. There are too many homeless cats and kittens in the world, and many are euthanized in the shelters because they can't find homes for them. To me, it's cruel to let them breed and then suffer for it. You did the right thing, don't fret about it.
You are absolutely correct. You did the best thing for you pet that you possibly could. Unspayed female cats suffer miserably from being in heat constantly and make you suffer too, with the noise and behavior, and they are much more prone to breast cancer as they get older.
People who still spout the ignorant idea that cats need to have a litter are just that, ignorant. The problem of pet overpopulation is as severe as it is because of idiots like that. Yes, this means you, anyone who told this responsible pet owner this nonsense.
Good for you, hon. You're one of the good ones.
Frankly I have not seen this from anyone on here. Usually it is quite the opposite, telling you not to breed a cat or a dog. Just don't listen to the idiots telling you it was bad to have her spayed.
Good for you for thinking of not only your cat but all of the kittens she would have had as well! And for not adding to the 10 million cats and kittens who are euthanized every year.
It is also much healthier for your cat to not ever have any kittens. Their chances of cancer and infections go up with each pregnancy.
I own an animal shelter and I have hundreds of cats come through my shelter every year. It is so sad and if these people who are condemning you would spend just one day volunteering at a shelter they would change their minds.
Thank you for spaying your cat!
People who say let her have her first litter are fools. It's good for their health info sounds like a old lady gave you that info. Who has old ideas that are not valid. The important things is your cat is fixed and she sounds like a sweetheart and the two of you are happy. There are way too many unwanted cats and kittens. These people don't know that animal shelters sell for research. In my county it is every Tues and Fri. If the cat or kitten is turned over by the owner and the shelter is full they are sold to research that very day. If they are turned in as a stray the have to hold them for 12 days in which gives them time for someone to fall in love and adopt. If not they are sold off too. So stick to your guns and do not listen to stupid people. I myself have fostered over 312 unwanted cat, kittens, litters.
You are so totally right. It is the best thing for a cat to be spayed. Even having one heat or one litter can predispose a female cat to mammary cancer later in her life. This is a very aggressive cancer in cats (not so severe with dogs), treatment includes radical mastectomies of all the tummy area, chemotherapy and radiation. Who would knowingly subject their cat to that? To say nothing of the expense trying to save your cat's life.
You can find someone here who will say anything. I never "let" my cats have litters, either. They're perfectly sweet, funny, lovable girls. There are a lot of cute little furballs, planned and unplanned.
In my former apartment complex, there was an adult half-wild female cat who was always either about to have kittens or had just had them. I adopted three of her kids. She was always miserable, and because her former owner had declawed but not spayed her before abandoning her (I always wanted to beat this person up), she couldn't defend herself from boy cats. She was much happier and healthier when we finally caught and spayed her.
That bell can't be unrung anyway. You see your cat's fine, and you know you did the right thing. Don't let a few judgmental people who don't have to live with her make you feel guilty!
Spaying your cat was a great idea. I don't have cats, but have dogs, and whenever I have slipped up and not gotten one spayed before the first litter, I have wound up with more babies to love! But this can be much more expensive than getting the female spayed in the first place. Anyone who tells you spaying her was cruel has never dealt with a litter of 6 or 8 babies at 3 in the morning!
Part of being a responsible pet owner is doing what you feel is best for your pet. You did that by having your cat spayed. If you need proof, go to your local animal shelter and just look at all the evidence of "letting them have their first litter".
No way are you cruel. There are millions of animals put to sleep every year because of pet overpopulation. Plus I've heard that cats spayed before having any litters have much lower rates of mammary cancer. Don't listen to them - are they going to pay for all the kittens' food, vet visits and toys? I think not!
No hon what you did was not cruel in fact it was very beneficial for your cat's health because if you have them spayed before their first heat you decrees the of her developing mammary cancer dramatically. If you get them spayed at an earlier age they heal quicker and you do not have to worry about the cat population exploding. You did the right thing! You are a good cat mama!
You did the kindest thing. Both of my cats were spayed before their first litters and their temperments are fine.
It's especially kind to the kittens that won't need to find homes and have to face the prospect of going to a shelter. you don't want to end up a crazy cat lady do you?
Because they are uninformed. Dogs %26 cats need to be neutered or spayed to be happier in a domestic environment. They can clearly not afford to have the discomfort %26 confusion that hormones can cause. As important as this is, so are excercise %26 discipline. These things truly help your animal to keep his mind off some things %26 give his all to you %26 your family. It makes for a much happier doggie. Do these people who tell you about cruelty have any idea that NOT doing these things for your loving pet causes more cruelty than the uninformed can imagine.
You sound like a very smart young lady. I totally admire the fact that you love your animals enough to have them spayed. That is an old, old and I mean old, goes back to the 1700's; wives tale about allowing the cat to have a litter of kittens before they are spayed. I have four cats, all females and a Pom, who is also a female and they are all fixed. I love my furballs, but I love them enough that I take care of them and their continuing health. Unfixed female dogs and cats have a much higher incidence of cancer in their later lives. There are all kinds of people on here, as this is a window to the world. By this I mean that some of the people are only going to think in a selfish, or even uneducated manner and just lash out at various people for no good reason. There are hundreds of thousands of stray animals in the world that are starving to death and getting run over and killed, why would people want to add to those numbers. You are a caring and responsible pet owner, so ignore the insults. Have a great night with your furbabies.
I totally agree, It's cruel to NOT spay them because then you are contributing to the thousands of pets a year being KILLED in shelters. Even if these other people do find good homes for the kittens it is still cruel because they stole a home from a euthanized cat THAT COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED. I am not talking about responsible breeders either. Also, its more cruel to NOT spay and make them live with the desire for sex and never be able to get any. Also spaying and neutering also greatly decreases health risks
Okay sweetie, these people haven't a clue what they are talking about. Cats are so overpopulated, did we need another litter?? Nope. I have 3 cats. (my children) :). Lucy, Suzie and Spot. Lucy is the Mama, she got pregnant so fast I didn't have time to fix her. So she had the babies. I kept the 2 girls. Right away I had all three of them fixed. They are all three the sweetest and cuddly cats. The one that had the kittens is not really different from the other two, granted they all three have different personality's but having kittens wont make it any different. It was hard for me when my cat had her kittens, to take her kittens away. Not all people have kids. Doesn't mean the ones that have kids are better, its not even relevant. Even Bob Barker on the Price Is Right reminds us all daily to spay and neuter!
You are doing the right thing, Those people are just wrong. Hundreds or thousands of cats are killed in shelters every year. Her temperament is not better or worse for not having babies. Please ignore them. What you did is humane and very kind
People that say spaying is cruel are ignorant. They have never seen four week old kittens so sick with upper respiratory that their eyes are glued shut from the discharge. They haven't seen litters so infested with fleas the kittens are near death from anemia. They haven't seen healthy kittens euthanized because there just aren't enough homes.
I repeat, they are ignorant.
You ABSOLUTELY did the right thing. And for all those people that don't know any better, if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.
Always Spay %26 Neuter your animals. We are very overpopulated!!
I was told it doesn't make any difference to their personality if they have a litter or not.
Both my cats are spayed. and all of my dogs as well.
Your just being a responsible pet owner. don't listen to other people. And there are to many unwanted cats out there.
you done the right thing. there is nothing wrong with spaying your cat. Keeps her healthy and keeps litters of kitties out of the "pound".
I would have to agree with you, especially since that's how tons of cats get leukemia and other diseases like that.
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you are correct in your thinking..they are wrong for adding to the over population of. it also is healthier for your cat to be spayed before her first heat if you wait till after then there is a higher chance of mamary cancer.
No, its a great thing you spayed her!! If you hadnt spayed her she could get cancer in her female parts.but its a good thing to spay.
I agree, there are too many stray cats male and female. I believe everyone who is a pet owner should be a responsible pet owner.
Its ok it was you choice
spaying the cat is the responsible thing to do. i watched this animal cops show and this guy had 53 dogs! he had almost gotten arrested for not spaying his dog.
Those people are idiots. You would be cruel if you allowed more kittens to end up as strays.
THEY ARE WRONG IT WAS GREAT TO HAVE SPAYED. THANK YOU FOR NOT BRINGING MORE HOMELESS ANIMALS IN THE WORLD. THANKS AGAIN! GOOD LUCK %26 TAKE CARE OF YOUR KITTY! TELL THEM OTHER PEOPLE THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT!
BOB BARkER is a genius he says have your pets fixed, so you did the right thing
are these the same people who take birth control pills so THEY don't have kids? we have a responsibility to our pets.
That is absolutely not true that a female should have a litter of kittens before being spayed. It's just an old wives tale. My female cat is perfectly fine and never had kittens before spayed. There are too many homeless cats and kittens in the world, and many are euthanized in the shelters because they can't find homes for them. To me, it's cruel to let them breed and then suffer for it. You did the right thing, don't fret about it.
You are absolutely correct. You did the best thing for you pet that you possibly could. Unspayed female cats suffer miserably from being in heat constantly and make you suffer too, with the noise and behavior, and they are much more prone to breast cancer as they get older.
People who still spout the ignorant idea that cats need to have a litter are just that, ignorant. The problem of pet overpopulation is as severe as it is because of idiots like that. Yes, this means you, anyone who told this responsible pet owner this nonsense.
Good for you, hon. You're one of the good ones.
Frankly I have not seen this from anyone on here. Usually it is quite the opposite, telling you not to breed a cat or a dog. Just don't listen to the idiots telling you it was bad to have her spayed.
Good for you for thinking of not only your cat but all of the kittens she would have had as well! And for not adding to the 10 million cats and kittens who are euthanized every year.
It is also much healthier for your cat to not ever have any kittens. Their chances of cancer and infections go up with each pregnancy.
I own an animal shelter and I have hundreds of cats come through my shelter every year. It is so sad and if these people who are condemning you would spend just one day volunteering at a shelter they would change their minds.
Thank you for spaying your cat!
People who say let her have her first litter are fools. It's good for their health info sounds like a old lady gave you that info. Who has old ideas that are not valid. The important things is your cat is fixed and she sounds like a sweetheart and the two of you are happy. There are way too many unwanted cats and kittens. These people don't know that animal shelters sell for research. In my county it is every Tues and Fri. If the cat or kitten is turned over by the owner and the shelter is full they are sold to research that very day. If they are turned in as a stray the have to hold them for 12 days in which gives them time for someone to fall in love and adopt. If not they are sold off too. So stick to your guns and do not listen to stupid people. I myself have fostered over 312 unwanted cat, kittens, litters.
You are so totally right. It is the best thing for a cat to be spayed. Even having one heat or one litter can predispose a female cat to mammary cancer later in her life. This is a very aggressive cancer in cats (not so severe with dogs), treatment includes radical mastectomies of all the tummy area, chemotherapy and radiation. Who would knowingly subject their cat to that? To say nothing of the expense trying to save your cat's life.
You can find someone here who will say anything. I never "let" my cats have litters, either. They're perfectly sweet, funny, lovable girls. There are a lot of cute little furballs, planned and unplanned.
In my former apartment complex, there was an adult half-wild female cat who was always either about to have kittens or had just had them. I adopted three of her kids. She was always miserable, and because her former owner had declawed but not spayed her before abandoning her (I always wanted to beat this person up), she couldn't defend herself from boy cats. She was much happier and healthier when we finally caught and spayed her.
That bell can't be unrung anyway. You see your cat's fine, and you know you did the right thing. Don't let a few judgmental people who don't have to live with her make you feel guilty!
Spaying your cat was a great idea. I don't have cats, but have dogs, and whenever I have slipped up and not gotten one spayed before the first litter, I have wound up with more babies to love! But this can be much more expensive than getting the female spayed in the first place. Anyone who tells you spaying her was cruel has never dealt with a litter of 6 or 8 babies at 3 in the morning!
Part of being a responsible pet owner is doing what you feel is best for your pet. You did that by having your cat spayed. If you need proof, go to your local animal shelter and just look at all the evidence of "letting them have their first litter".
No way are you cruel. There are millions of animals put to sleep every year because of pet overpopulation. Plus I've heard that cats spayed before having any litters have much lower rates of mammary cancer. Don't listen to them - are they going to pay for all the kittens' food, vet visits and toys? I think not!
No hon what you did was not cruel in fact it was very beneficial for your cat's health because if you have them spayed before their first heat you decrees the of her developing mammary cancer dramatically. If you get them spayed at an earlier age they heal quicker and you do not have to worry about the cat population exploding. You did the right thing! You are a good cat mama!
You did the kindest thing. Both of my cats were spayed before their first litters and their temperments are fine.
It's especially kind to the kittens that won't need to find homes and have to face the prospect of going to a shelter. you don't want to end up a crazy cat lady do you?
Because they are uninformed. Dogs %26 cats need to be neutered or spayed to be happier in a domestic environment. They can clearly not afford to have the discomfort %26 confusion that hormones can cause. As important as this is, so are excercise %26 discipline. These things truly help your animal to keep his mind off some things %26 give his all to you %26 your family. It makes for a much happier doggie. Do these people who tell you about cruelty have any idea that NOT doing these things for your loving pet causes more cruelty than the uninformed can imagine.
You sound like a very smart young lady. I totally admire the fact that you love your animals enough to have them spayed. That is an old, old and I mean old, goes back to the 1700's; wives tale about allowing the cat to have a litter of kittens before they are spayed. I have four cats, all females and a Pom, who is also a female and they are all fixed. I love my furballs, but I love them enough that I take care of them and their continuing health. Unfixed female dogs and cats have a much higher incidence of cancer in their later lives. There are all kinds of people on here, as this is a window to the world. By this I mean that some of the people are only going to think in a selfish, or even uneducated manner and just lash out at various people for no good reason. There are hundreds of thousands of stray animals in the world that are starving to death and getting run over and killed, why would people want to add to those numbers. You are a caring and responsible pet owner, so ignore the insults. Have a great night with your furbabies.
I totally agree, It's cruel to NOT spay them because then you are contributing to the thousands of pets a year being KILLED in shelters. Even if these other people do find good homes for the kittens it is still cruel because they stole a home from a euthanized cat THAT COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED. I am not talking about responsible breeders either. Also, its more cruel to NOT spay and make them live with the desire for sex and never be able to get any. Also spaying and neutering also greatly decreases health risks
Okay sweetie, these people haven't a clue what they are talking about. Cats are so overpopulated, did we need another litter?? Nope. I have 3 cats. (my children) :). Lucy, Suzie and Spot. Lucy is the Mama, she got pregnant so fast I didn't have time to fix her. So she had the babies. I kept the 2 girls. Right away I had all three of them fixed. They are all three the sweetest and cuddly cats. The one that had the kittens is not really different from the other two, granted they all three have different personality's but having kittens wont make it any different. It was hard for me when my cat had her kittens, to take her kittens away. Not all people have kids. Doesn't mean the ones that have kids are better, its not even relevant. Even Bob Barker on the Price Is Right reminds us all daily to spay and neuter!
You are doing the right thing, Those people are just wrong. Hundreds or thousands of cats are killed in shelters every year. Her temperament is not better or worse for not having babies. Please ignore them. What you did is humane and very kind
People that say spaying is cruel are ignorant. They have never seen four week old kittens so sick with upper respiratory that their eyes are glued shut from the discharge. They haven't seen litters so infested with fleas the kittens are near death from anemia. They haven't seen healthy kittens euthanized because there just aren't enough homes.
I repeat, they are ignorant.
You ABSOLUTELY did the right thing. And for all those people that don't know any better, if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.
Always Spay %26 Neuter your animals. We are very overpopulated!!
I was told it doesn't make any difference to their personality if they have a litter or not.
Both my cats are spayed. and all of my dogs as well.
Your just being a responsible pet owner. don't listen to other people. And there are to many unwanted cats out there.
you done the right thing. there is nothing wrong with spaying your cat. Keeps her healthy and keeps litters of kitties out of the "pound".
I would have to agree with you, especially since that's how tons of cats get leukemia and other diseases like that.
some one gave me a cat scraching post but the cat has ringworm?
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DO NOT let your cat use it. Please don't put your cat through that. It will itch and dry up its skin.
dont use it or your cat will get it also
I don't quite understand what your question is.
and?
Your cat will use itto scartch its ringworm. Don't use it because it will make it worst. You should get rid of the ringworm first then let it use it. That will make it iritated and her skin will start pilling. Its like scratching your ringworm if you have it. And using that scratcher will make it go on other parts of its body.
Because the ringworm fungus can survive for such long periods in the environment, it is critical that an effective cleaning plan be used in all infections. The spores are very resistant to most cleaners, however, bleach diluted to 1:10 with water or chlorhexidine will kill most of the organisms. All grooming tools, bedding, and kennels should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Carpets should be steam cleaned and disinfected. Heating and cooling ducts and furnaces should be professionally vacuumed and filters replaced. Housing units that contain wood or rusty metal should be re-painted.
In healthy shorthaired kittens and cats with small isolated lesions, the ringworm infection will often resolve without treatment in about four months. The goal with these animals is to treat any underlying conditions, provide good nutrition, and prevent the spread to other animals. Remission of the disease without treatment is also possible in longhaired cats although it might take from 1 to 4 years to resolve. Longhaired cats especially Persians and Himalayans in breeding colonies can be very difficult to treat.
In more severe cases, several different treatments are used. For isolated lesions, the area around the lesion should be thoroughly clipped down close to the skin. Care should be taken when clipping not to irritate the skin, as this may make the infection spread. Also realize that the clipped hair, clippers, and any grooming instruments that come into contact with an infected animal will harbor the spores and must be heat or chemically sterilized before being used on any other animal. The lesions can then be treated topically twice a day with a topical antifungal medication. Several well known dermatologists insist that all longhaired cats must be shaved completely if the owner wants to have any success with treating ringworm. Popular topical treatments include miconazole cream, Lotrimin cream, or 1% chlorhexidine ointment. Because of the risk of a cat becoming an asymptomatic carrier, a cat should also be shampooed or dipped with an antifungal product. A 0.5% chlorhexidine shampoo, 2% miconazole shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, lime sulfur dip, or a 2% chlorhexidine solution that is applied every 2 to 4 days have been used effectively, however, the lime sulfur dip is the most highly recommended. Topical treatment must be continued for 6-10 weeks, or for at least 2 weeks after the lesions have resolved.
Another treatment option is to use oral antifungal agents. Historically, griseofulvin was the drug of choice. Ketoconazole, and most recently itraconazole, have been used successfully. These products all have to be given for several months, and because of their potential toxicity, must only be used under close direct veterinary supervision.
Some veterinarians have recommended using Program庐 (the once-a-month flea pill) at a higher dose to treat ringworm in cats, but its efficacy is controversial. It is generally safe, and its use may be warranted in animals that are debilitated or have other serious medical conditions.
There is an injectable ringworm vaccine available for cats. The product is FEL-O-VAX庐 MC-K from Fort Dodge. The vaccine has been used successfully in some ringworm eradication and control programs, however, due to the resistant nature of the ringworm fungus, there are cases where the vaccine fails to control or completely cure a ringworm infection. The recommendation by the manufacturer is to only use this product in cats over four months of age. After an initial dose is administered, a second dose is given 12-16 days later. A third dose is given 26-30 days after the second dose. This product is only effective against M. canis in cats, so for best results, a culture and treatment plan from a local veterinarian should be obtained.
Because the ringworm fungus can survive for such long periods in the environment, it is critical that an effective cleaning plan be used in all infections. The spores are very resistant to most cleaners, however, bleach diluted to 1:10 with water or chlorhexidine will kill most of the organisms. All grooming tools, bedding, and kennels should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Carpets should be steam cleaned and disinfected. Heating and cooling ducts and furnaces should be professionally vacuumed and filters replaced. Housing units that contain wood or rusty metal should be re-painted.
Some Good Cat Tricks?
Any one got any good cat tricks? pretty easy ones :)
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Put "the Cat in the Hat" and spin him around.
cat like milk so u should
Cats do not do tricks. They are too independent to be bothered. You have got a pet which is above your own level of intelligence.
Search on the Net for an artist named Kuklachev (Kuklachyov). He is a Russian circus man who makes his cats do all kinds of things. May be you'll learn something.
my cat can roll over
Cats are finicky; cats are aloof -- maybe because they're such intelligent creatures. Dog lovers, don't go off in a huff, but cats are more intelligent than dogs. And, with patience, encouragement and rewards, cats are highly trainable.
You may never teach them to leap into the air and grab a frisbee, but walking at heel, rolling over, bringing in the paper, is not outside the realm of possibility. Here's a few hints:
Cats are easily bored so make training sessions short and to the point.
Its easier to teach a behavior to a cat that isn't expecting a play session. Play first - wait, then teach the behavior that reward the wait.
You may have to show the cat what you want. For example, put a line of treats several inches from your reclining cat. As you say "Sammy, roll over", help your cat to roll over in the direction of the treats. Praise your cat and let him/her enjoy the treats. You may have to "help" your cat do this behavior several more times.
Remember to encourage you cat every step of the way, but save the greatest praise for a "trick well done".
Rolling over is just one of the many tricks you can teach your cat. Turning on or off a light switch, or TV or stereo; walking at heel -- just about anything with the right amount of patience, rewards and love.
So if you want to teach your cat a trick or two, remember these things:
1. Be patient. Make sure the cat is receptive to the teaching you are to give him.
2. Build your trick upon some habit or behavior the cat is already doing.
3. Don't scold your cat for not performing. Only use rewards to establish the new behavior.
4. And remember to consult your vet or pet professional before using any advice when working with your cat.
Responding to her name.
Being interested in something other than her food bowl or the spot in the sun to sleep in.
Staying off of the clean laundry.
That's a good cat.
One of my cats rolls over on command. We call him Puppy
lol what about this??
My cat can lick herself in front of company or plant her butt on the newspaper when I try to read it. She can hide toys under the fridge and microwave cart. AND, she can ignore me when I call her name.
You can't really train a cat to go tricks.
I Use treats on my cat, She can do a few tricks. the first is to put treat right above nose and raise it till cat is on two legs..Then give treat. My cat is so cute when she begs. The next trick she dose is to come when I whistle at her, when she comes in after I whistle she gets a treat. lots of pats and soft soothing praise. Do this every day and kitty will respond. The training sessions last as long as the cat is interested, once she looses interest then trick time is over.
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Put "the Cat in the Hat" and spin him around.
cat like milk so u should
Cats do not do tricks. They are too independent to be bothered. You have got a pet which is above your own level of intelligence.
Search on the Net for an artist named Kuklachev (Kuklachyov). He is a Russian circus man who makes his cats do all kinds of things. May be you'll learn something.
my cat can roll over
Cats are finicky; cats are aloof -- maybe because they're such intelligent creatures. Dog lovers, don't go off in a huff, but cats are more intelligent than dogs. And, with patience, encouragement and rewards, cats are highly trainable.
You may never teach them to leap into the air and grab a frisbee, but walking at heel, rolling over, bringing in the paper, is not outside the realm of possibility. Here's a few hints:
Cats are easily bored so make training sessions short and to the point.
Its easier to teach a behavior to a cat that isn't expecting a play session. Play first - wait, then teach the behavior that reward the wait.
You may have to show the cat what you want. For example, put a line of treats several inches from your reclining cat. As you say "Sammy, roll over", help your cat to roll over in the direction of the treats. Praise your cat and let him/her enjoy the treats. You may have to "help" your cat do this behavior several more times.
Remember to encourage you cat every step of the way, but save the greatest praise for a "trick well done".
Rolling over is just one of the many tricks you can teach your cat. Turning on or off a light switch, or TV or stereo; walking at heel -- just about anything with the right amount of patience, rewards and love.
So if you want to teach your cat a trick or two, remember these things:
1. Be patient. Make sure the cat is receptive to the teaching you are to give him.
2. Build your trick upon some habit or behavior the cat is already doing.
3. Don't scold your cat for not performing. Only use rewards to establish the new behavior.
4. And remember to consult your vet or pet professional before using any advice when working with your cat.
Responding to her name.
Being interested in something other than her food bowl or the spot in the sun to sleep in.
Staying off of the clean laundry.
That's a good cat.
One of my cats rolls over on command. We call him Puppy
lol what about this??
My cat can lick herself in front of company or plant her butt on the newspaper when I try to read it. She can hide toys under the fridge and microwave cart. AND, she can ignore me when I call her name.
You can't really train a cat to go tricks.
I Use treats on my cat, She can do a few tricks. the first is to put treat right above nose and raise it till cat is on two legs..Then give treat. My cat is so cute when she begs. The next trick she dose is to come when I whistle at her, when she comes in after I whistle she gets a treat. lots of pats and soft soothing praise. Do this every day and kitty will respond. The training sessions last as long as the cat is interested, once she looses interest then trick time is over.
Some advice on the death of a friend's cat, please?
Yesterday, my friend told me that her elderly cat had a heart attack and died while trying to climb stairs. Besides her and her family's tears, her dog is deep in mourning. The dog goes outside to howl. he is throwing up all his food. What can be done to comfort the dog? Will bringing another cat into the house help?
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Our German Shepherd mourned the loss of our Aussie for many weeks. Then she seemed depressed -- until a new puppy came on the scene two months later. The Shepherd was finally back to her old self and a year later, they are best pals. It takes time, extra attention and gentle understanding to help the mourning pet through it. Nice bone treats help distract the sense of loss. Cats tend to be more independent and move on better.
Try buying a kitten.
sorry on your loss give your dog more attention than usual he will get over the loss in time
such a sad story. comfort the dog as much as you can. Animals are like people in a time of mourning they need as much acknowledgment as they can get..don't get a kitten or puppy too soon. His emotional wounds will heal but it will take time.
There is a homeopathic remedy to aid in easing grief. It is called Ignatia. I have a cat dosage and it would be the same for a dog.
".experience grief just as we do..Ignatia, a dependable homeopathic remedy for grief, is often helpful. Michele Yasson, DVM.
Dosage: Ignatia 30C. A single dose usually works or up to three times a day for two days."
"Zinnia puts back playfulness and lightheartedness in animals and even their sad human companions..Flower Essence Society (800-736-9222). Dosage: One drop twice a day in water or food, or rub a drop on the ear of the animal." Donna Mehan, DVM
I cannot best these answers, but good luck. I don't know how I'll cope when my cat Stimpy dies.
You should get another cat but it will need to look the same so it might think it is the same cat
getting another kitten isn't advisable. The dog should be given alot of attention and if he/she continues to get sick bring him/her to the vet. He's probably broken hearted which in that case the owners should be prepared. it is known that dogs can die from a broken heart. 'i ain't taking the piss ere either' It's a known fact.
bringing another cat won't help. The family and the dog are grieving. It's almost like loosing a family member - the grief is very real. All you can do is be understanding and supportive. If you're worried about the dog, give him some extra attention. These things can't be rushed - and don't diminish the pain they are feeling, it is VERY real!
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Our German Shepherd mourned the loss of our Aussie for many weeks. Then she seemed depressed -- until a new puppy came on the scene two months later. The Shepherd was finally back to her old self and a year later, they are best pals. It takes time, extra attention and gentle understanding to help the mourning pet through it. Nice bone treats help distract the sense of loss. Cats tend to be more independent and move on better.
Try buying a kitten.
sorry on your loss give your dog more attention than usual he will get over the loss in time
such a sad story. comfort the dog as much as you can. Animals are like people in a time of mourning they need as much acknowledgment as they can get..don't get a kitten or puppy too soon. His emotional wounds will heal but it will take time.
There is a homeopathic remedy to aid in easing grief. It is called Ignatia. I have a cat dosage and it would be the same for a dog.
".experience grief just as we do..Ignatia, a dependable homeopathic remedy for grief, is often helpful. Michele Yasson, DVM.
Dosage: Ignatia 30C. A single dose usually works or up to three times a day for two days."
"Zinnia puts back playfulness and lightheartedness in animals and even their sad human companions..Flower Essence Society (800-736-9222). Dosage: One drop twice a day in water or food, or rub a drop on the ear of the animal." Donna Mehan, DVM
I cannot best these answers, but good luck. I don't know how I'll cope when my cat Stimpy dies.
You should get another cat but it will need to look the same so it might think it is the same cat
getting another kitten isn't advisable. The dog should be given alot of attention and if he/she continues to get sick bring him/her to the vet. He's probably broken hearted which in that case the owners should be prepared. it is known that dogs can die from a broken heart. 'i ain't taking the piss ere either' It's a known fact.
bringing another cat won't help. The family and the dog are grieving. It's almost like loosing a family member - the grief is very real. All you can do is be understanding and supportive. If you're worried about the dog, give him some extra attention. These things can't be rushed - and don't diminish the pain they are feeling, it is VERY real!
Soft Claws?
Has anyone used the product soft claws? Do they work? Serious answers only please.
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My cat is about six months old and I have used them for about a month now. First off, you have to make sure that you get the right size or else they won't stay on. You have to cut the cats claw back a litle bit and then you put superglue into the vinyl cover and slip it on the claw. It only takes a couple of seconds to attach. They do come off, but they come in colors and I have reused the few that have come off. Just glue them back on. When we first put them on, Momo was a little nervous, but we put him in a towel and tried to do it as quick as possible. Since he has had them on for awhile, he is completely calm about the whole ordeal and even stays still while we do it. He doesn't even mind that they are on and didn't try to take them off or anything. They must be extremely comfortable. I think they are well worth it, especially as an alternative to declawing which I find mean. I recommend them!!
Yes, they work well and are a humane alternative to declawing.
Yes, when I worked at a vet clinic we recommended them as an alternative to declawing. If you can't afford them, we also recommended the following:
1. Go to a craft store and buy the tiny round beads there, sometimes called "seed beads". Also buy some superglue.
2. Glue a seed bead to each of your cat's claws, sticking their claw through the tiny hole on the end of the bead.
This works almost as well as soft claws and is much less expensive.
Hope it works!
YES WHEN I DON'T CLIMB TREES
I have a friend that swears by them. You have to keep putting them back on though. They don't stay on forever.
they are hard to put i have kittens
They work, I have had lots of people who use them recommend them to me for my new indoor only kitten. They just can't be outdoor cats when they have the caps on.
But make sure to get your cat used to you touching and holding his paws, otherwise you will have a lot of trouble trying to get them on!
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My cat is about six months old and I have used them for about a month now. First off, you have to make sure that you get the right size or else they won't stay on. You have to cut the cats claw back a litle bit and then you put superglue into the vinyl cover and slip it on the claw. It only takes a couple of seconds to attach. They do come off, but they come in colors and I have reused the few that have come off. Just glue them back on. When we first put them on, Momo was a little nervous, but we put him in a towel and tried to do it as quick as possible. Since he has had them on for awhile, he is completely calm about the whole ordeal and even stays still while we do it. He doesn't even mind that they are on and didn't try to take them off or anything. They must be extremely comfortable. I think they are well worth it, especially as an alternative to declawing which I find mean. I recommend them!!
Yes, they work well and are a humane alternative to declawing.
Yes, when I worked at a vet clinic we recommended them as an alternative to declawing. If you can't afford them, we also recommended the following:
1. Go to a craft store and buy the tiny round beads there, sometimes called "seed beads". Also buy some superglue.
2. Glue a seed bead to each of your cat's claws, sticking their claw through the tiny hole on the end of the bead.
This works almost as well as soft claws and is much less expensive.
Hope it works!
YES WHEN I DON'T CLIMB TREES
I have a friend that swears by them. You have to keep putting them back on though. They don't stay on forever.
they are hard to put i have kittens
They work, I have had lots of people who use them recommend them to me for my new indoor only kitten. They just can't be outdoor cats when they have the caps on.
But make sure to get your cat used to you touching and holding his paws, otherwise you will have a lot of trouble trying to get them on!
Soft Claws for cats?
Wouldn't that kit require a needle and stitch for the owner who puts this damn thing on each individual cat claw!? Who thought this up and what are your comments on it?
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No, these are simply nail caps that are applied like woman's acrylic nails with a glue. They come with the glue and are relatively easy to put on. www.softpaws.com
I think that they are silly and have never used them in the 8 years I have Groomed Animals. I think they are a waste of hard earned money and just plain silly. Just keep your cats nails trimmed and they won't scrath things up and it won't cost a fortune. And no you don't have to use needles and stitches just the fake nails and super glue stuff. Like getting your nails done at the salon.
You're right that applying them to some cats might prove a pain.and perhaps dangerous.
I've never used these because I've never had to. And I don't recommend them to people unless it's as a last resort because training the cat isn't working. When applied, they don't teach the cat to not claw, they simply prevent them from doing damage.and I believe people should at least try every method of training possible before going this route. Not to mention I've heard of cats getting hung up from them being on their nails.
But it IS a good alternative to declawing. If someone is having a hard time applying them, they could always try wrapping the cat in a towel, or get a Klaw Kontrol Bag:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pr.
I've used them on my husband's beastie. I wrap him in a towel first, and my husband helps. We get out of it relatively unscathed. The cat gets used to them and all is well in our universe.
I thought they were SUCH a great idea when I first read about them, and promptly bought a box of it. That was a year ago, and that box remains unopened. It seemed such a wonderful thing online, but now that I have it, it seems absolutely absurd! First of all, my cat HATES being handled (does love that cuddling, though), and just having to give her worm medicine was a three-person task in itself. Same with trimming her claws.
Basically, my boyfriend and I have surrendered and now she roams free, claws intact and uncapped. But we still love her. %26lt;3
I think that they are the best invention ever. They work great for me, and my dreamy kitty doesn't mind me putting them on his paws.
Ahh shoot.just pull the claws out. The stew tastes better without 'em.
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No, these are simply nail caps that are applied like woman's acrylic nails with a glue. They come with the glue and are relatively easy to put on. www.softpaws.com
I think that they are silly and have never used them in the 8 years I have Groomed Animals. I think they are a waste of hard earned money and just plain silly. Just keep your cats nails trimmed and they won't scrath things up and it won't cost a fortune. And no you don't have to use needles and stitches just the fake nails and super glue stuff. Like getting your nails done at the salon.
You're right that applying them to some cats might prove a pain.and perhaps dangerous.
I've never used these because I've never had to. And I don't recommend them to people unless it's as a last resort because training the cat isn't working. When applied, they don't teach the cat to not claw, they simply prevent them from doing damage.and I believe people should at least try every method of training possible before going this route. Not to mention I've heard of cats getting hung up from them being on their nails.
But it IS a good alternative to declawing. If someone is having a hard time applying them, they could always try wrapping the cat in a towel, or get a Klaw Kontrol Bag:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pr.
I've used them on my husband's beastie. I wrap him in a towel first, and my husband helps. We get out of it relatively unscathed. The cat gets used to them and all is well in our universe.
I thought they were SUCH a great idea when I first read about them, and promptly bought a box of it. That was a year ago, and that box remains unopened. It seemed such a wonderful thing online, but now that I have it, it seems absolutely absurd! First of all, my cat HATES being handled (does love that cuddling, though), and just having to give her worm medicine was a three-person task in itself. Same with trimming her claws.
Basically, my boyfriend and I have surrendered and now she roams free, claws intact and uncapped. But we still love her. %26lt;3
I think that they are the best invention ever. They work great for me, and my dreamy kitty doesn't mind me putting them on his paws.
Ahh shoot.just pull the claws out. The stew tastes better without 'em.
Socializing kitten & puppy?
I just got a kitten yesterday. She's 9 weeks old, my puppy's 7 months old. What's the best way to socialize them? Skitz (my puppy) just wants to play and is really boucy when he goes towards Sophie which, of course, scares the b'jesus out of her so she hisses at him and he runs away. Skitz is pretty much full grown and considered a small to medium sized dog, he's a Boston Terrier, but compaired to Sophie he's quite huge. It's actually quite cute when he trys to play with her but I'm afraid one day soon one of them will get hurt. Should I just let them be but keep an eye on them at the sametime? **Only serious answers please!**
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I love Boston Terriers! I had one as a teenager and he was amazing.
Anyway, to the question.As long as kitty has a safe place to hide she should be fine. And if she has claws, she'll swat the dog once on the nose and he'll learn his lesson. Trust me! It's best not to force a meeting. The kitten is freaked out because this big thing keeps coming at her. She'll protect herself in whatever way she can. But since she's so young, she'll get used to it and they'll be playing in no time.
Good luck!
Don't tie your cat up. That person's an idiot. Where does these people come from?!?
calm the dog down then bring in the cat
I think I once read you are supposed to sit with them in the same room and make nice. Or you can put each one in there own crates and place them in the same room that may give them both the opportunity to check one another out without running away.
Give it time once they realize neither one of them is gong any where they will come around!
Good Luck
tie up the kitty and puppy even truly they will tolerate each other
or keep them around each other alot so they can get use to each other
First you need to give both animals Space of their own. Next you alow them to smell each other until they no longer pay attention to the scent. Then give supervised "visits" several times until they no longer get excited at the sight of the other, finally, after a few day to a few weeks they should get along. They need time to adjust to each other. The dog naturally scares the kitten. Try reading books on training, like Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor. This will help you in training your dog not to be so excited around the cat. You may even get some other helpfull hints on training your cat to leave the dog alone, successfully. bottom line is the dog is still a puppy and the kitten is a kitten they speak different languages and this does cause problems for some people. But the dog and cat can learn to get along if properly introduced and supervised give them their own space to retreat to when needed. I suggest a crate for the dog and a cat tree for the kitten in separate rooms if possible.
We did the same thing. We have a chihuaua 2 yrs old and brought a 6 wk kitten in. The dog would try to pull the kitty around by the ears if we didn't watch. We then decided to let her get used to the kitten for short periods of time. We kept the kitty in a crate at nite and while we were at work . I used a small box lid for a litter box and gave him food and water. We did this until the kitten got a little bigger and we could trust the dog with him. Today he is 7 mo's old and they are great buddies for one another. They run, play and wrestle together. It's very comical. The kitten didn't mind the crate either, I think it made him feel safe. Enjoy!
u had the wrong time to get a cat.
your dog wants a playmate in a few week they will be playing together give them time
tg
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I love Boston Terriers! I had one as a teenager and he was amazing.
Anyway, to the question.As long as kitty has a safe place to hide she should be fine. And if she has claws, she'll swat the dog once on the nose and he'll learn his lesson. Trust me! It's best not to force a meeting. The kitten is freaked out because this big thing keeps coming at her. She'll protect herself in whatever way she can. But since she's so young, she'll get used to it and they'll be playing in no time.
Good luck!
Don't tie your cat up. That person's an idiot. Where does these people come from?!?
calm the dog down then bring in the cat
I think I once read you are supposed to sit with them in the same room and make nice. Or you can put each one in there own crates and place them in the same room that may give them both the opportunity to check one another out without running away.
Give it time once they realize neither one of them is gong any where they will come around!
Good Luck
tie up the kitty and puppy even truly they will tolerate each other
or keep them around each other alot so they can get use to each other
First you need to give both animals Space of their own. Next you alow them to smell each other until they no longer pay attention to the scent. Then give supervised "visits" several times until they no longer get excited at the sight of the other, finally, after a few day to a few weeks they should get along. They need time to adjust to each other. The dog naturally scares the kitten. Try reading books on training, like Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor. This will help you in training your dog not to be so excited around the cat. You may even get some other helpfull hints on training your cat to leave the dog alone, successfully. bottom line is the dog is still a puppy and the kitten is a kitten they speak different languages and this does cause problems for some people. But the dog and cat can learn to get along if properly introduced and supervised give them their own space to retreat to when needed. I suggest a crate for the dog and a cat tree for the kitten in separate rooms if possible.
We did the same thing. We have a chihuaua 2 yrs old and brought a 6 wk kitten in. The dog would try to pull the kitty around by the ears if we didn't watch. We then decided to let her get used to the kitten for short periods of time. We kept the kitty in a crate at nite and while we were at work . I used a small box lid for a litter box and gave him food and water. We did this until the kitten got a little bigger and we could trust the dog with him. Today he is 7 mo's old and they are great buddies for one another. They run, play and wrestle together. It's very comical. The kitten didn't mind the crate either, I think it made him feel safe. Enjoy!
u had the wrong time to get a cat.
your dog wants a playmate in a few week they will be playing together give them time
tg
So, what exactly does catnip do to cats and why?
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I read somewhere once that a bunch of students (shock) researched cat nip, and once consumed in a concentrate they discovered it had a mild LSD affect - they assume it has the same affect in cats. My own cat rubs his face in the plant, then has a 100mph benny round the lounge fighting imaginary beasties before staring at the wall for a couple of hours..
Catnip to cats is similar to marijuana to humans. They get a high from it and do weird things. Some cats get real mellow from it, others get crazy it just depends on the cat.
Well catnip is pretty much like any addictive drug to cats they cant get enogh but it wont kill them though so thats good
It is like a drug to them. They love it but it will not hurt them
it has pheremones similar to those used in mating cats,also has calming pheremones.so it excites,but also releases feelings of contentment.these odors are not detectable to humans,and eating/drinking catnip will not make humans react.catnip,also called catmint in some places,is used as a tea to treat stomache ulcers in humans.
catnip makes them very hipper.i makes them hipper because its like drugs for animals..:)
It makes them VERY happy and a little high! It doesn't hurt them but they do act a bit silly when they are around it. One of mine gets a bit aggressive when she has it. The sensation doesn't last long for them, though. Try it for yours!
The smell does something to them..it's like crack for cats. My cats give a funnier response to green spanish olives and anything w/menthol (ie chewing gum, Icy/Hot, etc) in it (go figure) than they do with catnip.
It's a natural herb and is harmless to them it just excites them or makes them relax depending on the kitty.
Wikipedia has the following on catnip and cats:
Catnip and catmints are mainly known for, and named after, the effects they have on cats, particularly domestic cats. Approximately two thirds of cats are susceptible to the effects of catnip, as the phenomenon is hereditary.
Catnip contains nepetalactone, a terpene, that is thought to mimic feline sex pheromones. Cats detect it through their vomeronasal organs. When cats sense the bruised leaves or stems of catnip, they will rub in it, roll over it, paw at it, chew it, lick it, leap about and purr, often salivating copiously. Some cats will also growl and meow. This reaction only lasts for a few minutes before the cat loses interest.[2] It takes up to two hours for the cat to "reset" and then it can come back to the catnip and have the same response as before. Young kittens and older cats are less likely to have a reaction to catnip but big cats, such as tigers, seem to be extremely sensitive to it. Cat toys can contain catnip and some cats love to play with them while others are not interested. Cat owners do not need to worry about allowing their cats access to catnip because there are, for the most part, no negative side effects to doing so. However, some cats become overly excited when exposed to catnip, so aging or obese cats with heart troubles should be kept away from it. A diabetic cat can also experience complications from catnip.[citation needed]
Other plants that also have this effect on cats include valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and plants that contain actinidine or dihydroactinidiolide (Smith, 2005).
At least three species attract cats: Nepeta cataria, N. grandiflora and N. 脳 faassenii, but most other species have not been tested. Of these, both true catnip and Faassen's catnip have a sharp, biting taste, while the taste of giant catmint is bland.
catnip is marijuana for cats.its not bad for them,just gives them energy,some cats it may cause hallucinations.catnip is also good for stomach aches and other things.
so which one is it for your cats and why? inside, outside, or both?
I keep my 2 kitties strictly inside for various reasons. there are soooooo many bad things that can happen to them while there out there roaming around unsupervised. so which is it for yours? please tell why? I'm just curious! Thanks!
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I definately agree with you. I wouldn't want my cat outside unsupervised. I would be a nervous wreck while she was gone. And I live in an apartment building, on the top floor, so it would be difficult for her to get in and out :)
if u cant handle keeping them fenced in ur backyard, or supervising them while outside, it is best that the cat is indoor.
I have 4 cats all inside for the same reason as you .
Inside for the same reasons.I have one kittie who has never been outside really except for that occasional couple of minutes when he escapes.lol We have no yard and one of them even got caught in a cat trap at one point, so we chose to keep them indoor. Lots of issues with that though, kids don't want to keep the box clean, etc. lol.it's rough
Inside. it is so much safer. I love my cats too much to send them outside to get killed or harmed.
I keep both of my cats inside as well. We live by a road and I don't want my cats to be hit by a car. Also, they are both male cats and I don't want them to get into territorial fights with other cats because they are put at risk for several diseases, including feline AIDS. I think they are safer indoors and they don't seem to have any problems with it. I love my cats and want to make sure they are safe. Also, indoor cats live longer.
I have three cats and they are all outdoor cats. Yes, bad things can happen to kitty once she's outside but I feel it's not natural for a cat to be kept inside. My oldest cat is 10 years old and I've been told by many people that it rare for an outdoor cat, Especially since I live in the country where I've had coyote, fox and javalina roaming around my yard, (yes, javalina, coyote and fox like to eat cats). She's a tough ol' cat and I've seen her fight off fox and pitbulls when she has to. She's really mean as hell when she's protecting her babies!
I have two outdoor cats and three indoor. The first outdoor cat (Kepler) followed me home from the pub and decided to stay (I had two others at the time). The second one (Newton) escaped outside this summer, decided he liked it, and now spends a lot of time outdoors. Both are vaccinated and neutered, and tend to pretty much stick around the house. It is more dangerous for them, but I live on a fairly quiet street so I don't worry about them too much.
All six of my cats are indoors for all the same reasons you gave.
They are my babies, and I want them safe.
I have one cat and one dog and the cat is an inside cat because there's just to many bad things that can happen to it, even though she's been declawed in the front and can't have babies, anything can happen, when I was younger I had a cat and it got out so many times, it ended up getting pregnant and getting diseased, her and the babies died a long time ago, hey it happens, but yeah we keep our cat inside, lol!
I just think its kind of against their nature to be inside..yeah they live longer but I don't think its necessarily a happier existence..I first got a cat because of mice.I also had a fish pond and felt it was almost mean to not let him play with them..I've seen a lot of indoor cats that were grossly over weight, mine going in and out have always been very healthy.granted they don't live 17 years.but, they are happy. I lost one as an adolescent cat to a car..I had to one down at about 13.he was the patriarch and we honestly didn't notice wat was wrong until he didn't go up the stairs one day..I picked him up and he had lost so much weight, the way he acted reminded me of my best friends mom when she was ready to leave us.I have to say the animal shelter was wonderful as we held him and helped him go.he was buried in the yard with many tears..13 is pretty good for an indoor outdoor cat. The last one we lost was the other day, 10 is still good for cat..car again..but he made it home .. and.I felt him walk across the back of the couch last night..guess he hasn't quite left yet!
all my ctas r inside cats. We live on a state highway, so car+kitty=SPLAT! and the wood is in our back yard, so we have coyote problems. not to mention, i have NO idea how to keep an animal in the yard. if i ever let my cat or dog just roam free, they would never come back. i love my kitties, so theyll stay inside
My 3 cats wander in and out of the house. They Hate being couped up in side all the time!! What about when YOU go outside unsupervised? There can be just as many dangers. How would you like it if you weren't able to go out side? Cats can fend for them selves. Our cats do.
Our cat was adopted as a stray. So, she began life as an outdoor kitty. When she dropped kittens on our back step, we brought her and her babies inside. Now, she sleeps inside during the day, but meows at the front door to be let out after dark. She comes home first thing in the morning for breakfast. Guess it depends on kitty and how they've been raised.
I have two cats they come in and out but its not save for a cat to wonder around out side if they don't have there shots and get hit by a car I live in the county if I don't let my cat pumpkin out side she will scratch me
My cat is 14 years old and is a strictly indoor cat. He's allowed to go into the back yard for supervised trips but that's it. He was born an alley cat and has Bartonella, a bacteria that's generally held in check by the immune system, but that can attack the white blood cells and spleen and kill the cat if the immune system becomes compromised. Last summer he had complications from oral surgery and I had to force feed him every hour to keep his strength up. Not fun for either of us. I keep him inside so he can't catch anything that might lead to a problem, and also so that there's no danger of him spreading the disease to other cats. He's a happy cat, and spoiled rotten.
2 cats.both indoors! They are alot safer inside an will live longer, healthier lives.
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I definately agree with you. I wouldn't want my cat outside unsupervised. I would be a nervous wreck while she was gone. And I live in an apartment building, on the top floor, so it would be difficult for her to get in and out :)
if u cant handle keeping them fenced in ur backyard, or supervising them while outside, it is best that the cat is indoor.
I have 4 cats all inside for the same reason as you .
Inside for the same reasons.I have one kittie who has never been outside really except for that occasional couple of minutes when he escapes.lol We have no yard and one of them even got caught in a cat trap at one point, so we chose to keep them indoor. Lots of issues with that though, kids don't want to keep the box clean, etc. lol.it's rough
Inside. it is so much safer. I love my cats too much to send them outside to get killed or harmed.
I keep both of my cats inside as well. We live by a road and I don't want my cats to be hit by a car. Also, they are both male cats and I don't want them to get into territorial fights with other cats because they are put at risk for several diseases, including feline AIDS. I think they are safer indoors and they don't seem to have any problems with it. I love my cats and want to make sure they are safe. Also, indoor cats live longer.
I have three cats and they are all outdoor cats. Yes, bad things can happen to kitty once she's outside but I feel it's not natural for a cat to be kept inside. My oldest cat is 10 years old and I've been told by many people that it rare for an outdoor cat, Especially since I live in the country where I've had coyote, fox and javalina roaming around my yard, (yes, javalina, coyote and fox like to eat cats). She's a tough ol' cat and I've seen her fight off fox and pitbulls when she has to. She's really mean as hell when she's protecting her babies!
I have two outdoor cats and three indoor. The first outdoor cat (Kepler) followed me home from the pub and decided to stay (I had two others at the time). The second one (Newton) escaped outside this summer, decided he liked it, and now spends a lot of time outdoors. Both are vaccinated and neutered, and tend to pretty much stick around the house. It is more dangerous for them, but I live on a fairly quiet street so I don't worry about them too much.
All six of my cats are indoors for all the same reasons you gave.
They are my babies, and I want them safe.
I have one cat and one dog and the cat is an inside cat because there's just to many bad things that can happen to it, even though she's been declawed in the front and can't have babies, anything can happen, when I was younger I had a cat and it got out so many times, it ended up getting pregnant and getting diseased, her and the babies died a long time ago, hey it happens, but yeah we keep our cat inside, lol!
I just think its kind of against their nature to be inside..yeah they live longer but I don't think its necessarily a happier existence..I first got a cat because of mice.I also had a fish pond and felt it was almost mean to not let him play with them..I've seen a lot of indoor cats that were grossly over weight, mine going in and out have always been very healthy.granted they don't live 17 years.but, they are happy. I lost one as an adolescent cat to a car..I had to one down at about 13.he was the patriarch and we honestly didn't notice wat was wrong until he didn't go up the stairs one day..I picked him up and he had lost so much weight, the way he acted reminded me of my best friends mom when she was ready to leave us.I have to say the animal shelter was wonderful as we held him and helped him go.he was buried in the yard with many tears..13 is pretty good for an indoor outdoor cat. The last one we lost was the other day, 10 is still good for cat..car again..but he made it home .. and.I felt him walk across the back of the couch last night..guess he hasn't quite left yet!
all my ctas r inside cats. We live on a state highway, so car+kitty=SPLAT! and the wood is in our back yard, so we have coyote problems. not to mention, i have NO idea how to keep an animal in the yard. if i ever let my cat or dog just roam free, they would never come back. i love my kitties, so theyll stay inside
My 3 cats wander in and out of the house. They Hate being couped up in side all the time!! What about when YOU go outside unsupervised? There can be just as many dangers. How would you like it if you weren't able to go out side? Cats can fend for them selves. Our cats do.
Our cat was adopted as a stray. So, she began life as an outdoor kitty. When she dropped kittens on our back step, we brought her and her babies inside. Now, she sleeps inside during the day, but meows at the front door to be let out after dark. She comes home first thing in the morning for breakfast. Guess it depends on kitty and how they've been raised.
I have two cats they come in and out but its not save for a cat to wonder around out side if they don't have there shots and get hit by a car I live in the county if I don't let my cat pumpkin out side she will scratch me
My cat is 14 years old and is a strictly indoor cat. He's allowed to go into the back yard for supervised trips but that's it. He was born an alley cat and has Bartonella, a bacteria that's generally held in check by the immune system, but that can attack the white blood cells and spleen and kill the cat if the immune system becomes compromised. Last summer he had complications from oral surgery and I had to force feed him every hour to keep his strength up. Not fun for either of us. I keep him inside so he can't catch anything that might lead to a problem, and also so that there's no danger of him spreading the disease to other cats. He's a happy cat, and spoiled rotten.
2 cats.both indoors! They are alot safer inside an will live longer, healthier lives.
So the cat's wandering around meowing again. what do you suppose he's saying?
he's got food. he's got water.. the box is clean..
maybe he's composing haiku?
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Oh yeeeess! One of our cats, Cliff, can vocalise for England. He sounds like a seagull and is pretty much the same colouring, white and black!
Just occasionally it's obvious what he's saying - we have another cat who's on a special diet and Cliff likes her food very much - but we have to tell him sorry, it's extremely expensive, if you had to have it then of course you would, but since you don't I'm afraid it's Whiskas for you, matey.
But mostly it's just meow and meow and meow! Is he telling us about the big grey and white bruiser further up our cul-de-sac who's been in his garden YET AGAIN and please when are we going to do DO something about it?
Or is he being driven to distraction by the flocks of sparrows that roost nightly in the creeper that grows on our walls - always high enough so he has no chance of getting to them, thankfully? Sometimes he goes quiet and sits staring fixedly up at them, as if he is trying to hypnotise them into coming down out of the creeper. Then, when he realises it's a lost cause, he's off again, meow, meow, meow, life is just so unfair, WHY won't those nice birdies come down and play with me?
And sometimes it's just meow, meow, meow, look at me, tell me you love me, tell me I'm the greatest and that you'd be lost without me.
Which, of course, we would be, bless him!
He is saying, get off the computer and play with me, you are my only companion.
If he isn't fixed, he's probably horny.
who knows, my cat does the same thing and we just talk back to him and he eventually stops
He's probably just bored and restless. Go play with him =P
He's telling you that he wants to mate. Got any girl kitties around?
He's either bored and wants you to play with him. Or he's playing with a bug that he can't reach.
sounds like he's lonely.
"I'm gonna get you" "I'm gonna get you"
He's saying ' i want some **, i waaaant some **
My cat does that. what he is saying is, "I am soooo bored. so bored. let me out. wanna go out.. so bored.. so bored."
Ay-yay-yay. You need to play with him.
If he's not neutured then he's calling on all the lovely female felines in the neighborhood. "Come to me my darlings".
He's probably just as clueless about what you are saying too.
He is telling u that he wants to go outside or he wants what ur eating or he just wants ur attention
maybe he's composing haiku?
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Oh yeeeess! One of our cats, Cliff, can vocalise for England. He sounds like a seagull and is pretty much the same colouring, white and black!
Just occasionally it's obvious what he's saying - we have another cat who's on a special diet and Cliff likes her food very much - but we have to tell him sorry, it's extremely expensive, if you had to have it then of course you would, but since you don't I'm afraid it's Whiskas for you, matey.
But mostly it's just meow and meow and meow! Is he telling us about the big grey and white bruiser further up our cul-de-sac who's been in his garden YET AGAIN and please when are we going to do DO something about it?
Or is he being driven to distraction by the flocks of sparrows that roost nightly in the creeper that grows on our walls - always high enough so he has no chance of getting to them, thankfully? Sometimes he goes quiet and sits staring fixedly up at them, as if he is trying to hypnotise them into coming down out of the creeper. Then, when he realises it's a lost cause, he's off again, meow, meow, meow, life is just so unfair, WHY won't those nice birdies come down and play with me?
And sometimes it's just meow, meow, meow, look at me, tell me you love me, tell me I'm the greatest and that you'd be lost without me.
Which, of course, we would be, bless him!
He is saying, get off the computer and play with me, you are my only companion.
If he isn't fixed, he's probably horny.
who knows, my cat does the same thing and we just talk back to him and he eventually stops
He's probably just bored and restless. Go play with him =P
He's telling you that he wants to mate. Got any girl kitties around?
He's either bored and wants you to play with him. Or he's playing with a bug that he can't reach.
sounds like he's lonely.
"I'm gonna get you" "I'm gonna get you"
He's saying ' i want some **, i waaaant some **
My cat does that. what he is saying is, "I am soooo bored. so bored. let me out. wanna go out.. so bored.. so bored."
Ay-yay-yay. You need to play with him.
If he's not neutured then he's calling on all the lovely female felines in the neighborhood. "Come to me my darlings".
He's probably just as clueless about what you are saying too.
He is telling u that he wants to go outside or he wants what ur eating or he just wants ur attention
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