Recent Content by katje

First of all, have him checked. It sounds like he cannot sit down properly in his box. Also it might possibly be a 'senior' thing. They sell 'senior' boxes these days, they are basically lower than usual boxes and easier on the old bones to step into. Only the vet can tell you though, how old...

Then you were very fortunate. Yes, it allows for a peek in the future, but kittens do have a tendency to change depending on the influences they encounter. I raised a litter of three kittens this summer and they completely turned around. The quiet one turned into a go-go kitten, the fat and lazy...

sI second the last post. It is possible after having shots that the spot of injection is sore. Also, especially if they havent been vaccinated before for a certain disease(for instance, say your cat has lived inside all these years and now you re getting her vaccinated for leucosis to go...

If this problem has no medical origin,then your cat is really under a tremendous amount of stress. Cats have been known for plucking or licking the hair right out of their body, when facing stress they have no other way to deal with, causing them to go bald and even injuring themselves when they...

euh, you say it started after you cleaned it out the first time? Could it be that the lack of her own smell makes her pick a spot that she finds more interesting? Cleaning out a box too often can also have its drawbacks. You say that you scoop out all of it immediately. Then i would not start to...

If they view you as a foster parent, you might try and put an old sweater with your scent in there, preferably something really soft and cuddly, just put it in your bed for one night; that should do the trick. Then put it in with them, that way you might tempt them to suckle the sweater...

I am glad to hear that Too many cats end up in shelters because of this common problem. And I do hope she stays good, who knows, you might be able to instill a new habit in her. I dont think one should ever give up on his or her cat, but I did want to make clear that we have to stay realistic...

well, a treatball doesnt always work. I have a cat that doesnt gulp on her normal food, but she does when it comes to special treatfood, aka anything thats not currently in her bowl. And if i put it in the treatball and put it on the smallest setting, she ll actually spend hours on getting it...

Put him in the bathroom(or any other small quiet room) till you get this solved. Wash all your linen and i usually use vinegar for the matras, mixed with water. To be safe, buy a plastic sheet, it ll save you a lot of grief, to put over your bed. And introduce him to every room one at a time...

sounds like a perfectly healthy kitty to me. The only way to gain a sense of balance is to practise, isnt it? :P Till he learns..well...you would baby-proof your house aswell, so start kitten-proofing as much as you can On the other hand, also see that he can learn from his mistakes, they need...

I fear that it has been going on for too long...Although i would still try all the tricks suggested here, i know from another case which had been 3 years and more, that the behavioral therapist said it had been too long, tis become a habit thats nearly impossible to break. You also said you...

If she is any kind of catsitter with experience, she wont be shoed away that fast (at least in my opinion). Anyone who has a bit of experience with cats, knows they can be apprehensive when in a new situation, and clearly, yours fits the bill. If i were her, i d come by once, maybe a couple of...

Arwen likes to sniff inside my mouth. It started when she was a kitten (she was handreared), and now she occasionally checks it out, especially of course when i ve just had something to eat. If i open my mouth, she ll put half her head in there (she s six months so soon it wont be possible anymore)

its a very common condition with male cats that are neutered although it also happens with females occasionally. The reason he is 'mad' at his littertray is not because its dirty, but because it hurts, a lot, to go potty right now. And he is associating the pain with the littertray. After you...

why not use those kind of fences they make for cathotels and shelters? Those kind of outdoor rooms, as such...that way they can still enjoy the outdoors, while being safe