Mature Cats

My 3 month old kitten urinated and defecated on my dog’s bed. I also caught him biting…

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Some kittens have very energetic and aggressive ways of soliciting play which may not be acceptable to other animals in the home. It is important to be sure that their needs for play and exploration are met without having to bother the dog. This might mean play time with the humans in the home utilizing […]

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I have one cat that sometimes won’t bury her poop. This presents our home in the…

Monday, November 10th, 2008

One of the main reasons that cats have litter box issues has to do with the box itself. Many cats seem to prefer boxes that are kept very clean. In a home with three cats there should be at least 2 if not 3 boxes in different locations. The boxes should be cleaned daily and […]

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We are thinking of adopting a female cat around 1-1/2 years old. Supposedly she is fully…

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Most cats that are spayed at a later age do well. It is important to have a physical examination prior to surgery to be sure the cat is healthy and able to have the operation. It also is a good idea to be sure her vaccinations are up to date as well. Spaying her will […]

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I have a kitten he is about 5 months old. He knocks over garbage cans, breaks glasses,…

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Some kittens are extremely energetic and if their needs are not met with toys and activities they will get into mischief. It is important that they have plenty of age appropriate toys that are fun to use. Daily play time should be scheduled that is very aerobic and keeps the cat active for […]

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I live in Iran. Here we have no food for our kittens. I found a kitten 3 days old and I…

Monday, November 10th, 2008

A 3 day old kitten has different nutritional needs than a human baby and human milk replacer is not really appropriate, KMR kitten replacement formula is best. In some cases it may be possible to foster the kitten on another mother cat. If that is not possible, then the following formula may be useful […]

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I have a 2 year old Maine coon. I have had him since he was a kitten and since kitten…

Monday, November 10th, 2008

This type of behavior would be difficult to characterize without actually seeing what is happening. It might be useful to take a video so that your veterinarian can understand what the behavior looks like. Keeping a journal may also be useful because it may be associated with certain things but unless you write them down […]

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My cat Ozzy got along fine with my older brother before he moved out but now whenever he…

Monday, November 10th, 2008

It is often hard to say why a cat may like a person at first, but then when they leave be a bit reticent about interactions when they return. Often that person may smell different and that might put the cat off. It also might help to use food rewards and play to restart the […]

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I adopted a kitten about a month ago; she’s approximately 3-4 months old. She’s very…

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Kittens may play rather roughly, but if there is a great disparity in size and age one might get injured. When introducing cats or kittens it is prudent to supervise interactions and make them positive using food or play. It also helps to have separate time for each cat so that they can rest, […]

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My cat, Molly 5 years, licks everything. Us, the remote, cell phone, baseboards, wood on…

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Cats are often attracted to certain objects by either their odor or texture and will often do a great deal of licking on these objects. In other situations licking is an attention seeking behavior and if the cat gets attention for licking, the behavior is likely to continue. Finally, some animals do lick because […]

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I really love my cat but since I am a light sleeper I do not want her sleeping in my room…

Monday, November 10th, 2008

If you get up at 2:30 and use the bathroom, it may wake the kitten and she is ready to start her day. If confining her at night is important, it may be necessary to find another location where she will not hear you when you get up in the middle of the night. If […]

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My 3 month old kitten urinated and defecated on my dog’s bed. I also caught him biting…

I have one cat that sometimes won’t bury her poop. This presents our home in the…

We are thinking of adopting a female cat around 1-1/2 years old. Supposedly she is fully…

I have a kitten he is about 5 months old. He knocks over garbage cans, breaks glasses,…

I live in Iran. Here we have no food for our kittens. I found a kitten 3 days old and I…

I have a 2 year old Maine coon. I have had him since he was a kitten and since kitten…

My cat Ozzy got along fine with my older brother before he moved out but now whenever he…

I adopted a kitten about a month ago; she’s approximately 3-4 months old. She’s very…

My cat, Molly 5 years, licks everything. Us, the remote, cell phone, baseboards, wood on…

I really love my cat but since I am a light sleeper I do not want her sleeping in my room…

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