Cats are lively, vibrant creatures who are very sensitive to their surroundings and the moods and attitudes of their people. A happy, well exercised cat is a wonderful companion. As with many things, paying attention to your cat's needs will not only add to both of your pleasures, but will also help prevent misbehavior.
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Written by booeymom
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If your cat is good about using the litter box and suddenly stops using it, this can be a signal of an underlying medical problem like FLUTD that needs to be addressed immediately. When the core problem is dealt with, the aberrant behavior usually goes away. In this article, we’ll assume that physical problems have been ruled out by your veterinarian, and the problem is behavioral in nature.
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Last Updated on Friday, 04 July 2008 18:12 |
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Aggression, mood swings, and unpredictable behavior |
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Written by booeymom
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Some cat behavior is more immediately obvious, for example an inside cat being upset over seeing a cat in his yard. However, there are situations such as a sudden change from purring to biting that are perplexing to say the least. All aggression whether seemingly misdirected or redirected, is as a result of a perceived threat.
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Last Updated on Friday, 04 July 2008 18:20 |
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Written by booeymom
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Why do cats scratch?
Scratching is not only pleasurable, it is also necessary for cats as it helps shed old layers from their claws to expose new sharper ones. When cats are outside, they scratch trees and stretch while they are doing so. Scratching is just as enjoyable an activity for indoor cats, and as it conditions their claws, scratching is beneficial for them. In addition, when cats scratch they leave behind their scent in that area. This is another form of marking behavior that is very natural to a cat.
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Last Updated on Friday, 04 July 2008 18:27 |
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Written by booeymom
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I have two kitties – Missy and Trikki – who are absolute angels at home, but the poor vets and techs who meet them wouldn’t know it because they’re total hellions when they're there. By planning ahead, and visualizing a positive outcome both for the drive and the actual visit itself, we get through it without needing an entire suit made of Kevlar. Okay we cheat and use falconer’s gloves sometimes!
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Last Updated on Friday, 04 July 2008 17:56 |
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Read more... [Car rides and vet visits]
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Keeping Indoor Cats Happy |
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Written by Shawn
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Is your kitty bored? Getting into mischief? Overweight?
It is important for cats to have a stimulating environment to stay happy and healthy. We, as caregivers, can provide this by implementing some of the following tips.
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Last Updated on Friday, 04 July 2008 18:01 |
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