Behavior
How Many Is A Crowd?
A large number of cat owners have more than one cat. There are varying reasons for this, and the reasons will often dictate the dynamic. Sometimes in a household, even though the pets are nominally a family animal, you will find that a cat (or a dog for that matter) is often referred to as being attached to a specific member of the family. For this reason, sometimes a family will get more pets so that everyone has their own. ... Read More »
Common Cat Problems Solved: Stealing Food
Question: My cat does not seem to understand that he / she is not allowed to eat human food. They will often steal food off the kitchen counter or our dinner plates if we happen to turn our backs for one second. They are extremely sneaky and make life very unpleasant, as we have to constantly be on our guard. How do we teach them that they cannot eat human food?
Answer: The problem here is that the cat does not ... Read More »
Common Cat Problems Solved: Fighting With Others
Question: I have more than one cat in my household, and the cats fight with each other continually. Sometimes, it can even become so aggressive I fear for their safety. What should I do?
Answer: There are two, very different reasons, two cats (or more) could be fighting.
Firstly, there may be genuine emotional issues between the two. Some cats, just like humans, will naturally dislike one another. They may see themselves in competition for your affection, or there may be some ... Read More »
Getting The Harness On
Getting the cat into the jacket might seem like an ordeal, but do this gently and consistently. Hold him and speak to him reassuringly. Keep the jacket on him for five minutes even if he resists; continue to put it on him for at least this long until he gets used to it and stops resisting. Let him get comfortable with the jacket while he's inside and safe.
Reward him generously and praise him while he has it on. Spend this ... Read More »
Grooming Your Cat
No cat wants to be dirty, and its up to you to ensure that your cat stays clean. Grooming is very important, as it helps your cat remain clean and healthy. Grooming starts with brushing, as brushing helps to keep the cats hair from becoming hairballs. Brushing will remove loose hair, and help prevent the risk of hairballs. A lot of cats have trouble dislodging hairballs. If the cat isnt able to get a hairball ... Read More »
Cats Bonding With Their Owners
There are a lot of experts out there who say that cats are strictly independent animals. These very same experts state that cats have chosen to associate with humans due to their strategy of survival. Although many argue with this statement, there are many who agree as well although those that agree are normally those in the percentile who dont agree with cats.
Anyone who has owned a cat will tell you that cats are great at bonding ... Read More »