Recent Content by littlebigcat

Just thought I'd check in on this one! In my work, I've had to deal with a lot of redirected aggression cases. Of course, I prefer a holistic approach, using a combination of behavior modification and natural modalities like my SpiritEssences that were mentioned. That being said, sometimes we...

I sure feel like I have to add my 2 cents in as well, although at this point it might seem a bit redundant... You need to view the cat like an energetic balloon of sorts. Punishment (I believe any time, but especially in circumstances when he or she is already acting out in stress), will...

Barbara, you hit the nail on the head with that one sentence. As long as Franz' postures result in no harm, then no foul. After only one month, he's still in the mode of daily teachings of "who's the boss?" which is done through play posturing. So far, she seems absolutely receptive to the...

Welll... It sure seems unanimous! I would suggest something a bit more specific so perhaps we can start a new thread on multi-cat homes. Pose specific questions or quandries, and I'm off to the races, OK? Also, I've gotten a few pieces of mail asking for more specifics on how I work in homes...

Just wanted to address a few things associated w/ Feliway: 1) I actually sell my clients Feliway but only the plug-ins. I think the spray is a waste of time and $, except in a few instances, the main one being spraying a kennel for travel or the inside of a car for the same reason, as mentioned...

I think it's more than just the suitcases that are the giveaway to Herbie. The suitcases are one alarm signal that your friend is going away and all security is going out the window. There must be other habits that he has slipped into as he gets ready to leave for trips, and Herbie picks up on...

Well, in this case I think there's always a bit of guesswork, but I think Tania, you're barking up the right tree..oo..sorry about that one..anyhow, the staring intently thing works in the same way that any of us have experienced a cat with extreme "computer jealousy" does. Theres this object...

Hi all! I just wanted to formerly introduce myself. My name is Jackson Galaxy. I'm a cat behavior consultant, and with my partner Dr. Jean Hofve, a cat veterinarian, we are Little Big Cat. The bulk of my work is done in-home, helping resolve problems like litterbox issues, aggression and a host...

Great advice by all! I would even further reinforce a few points made- 1) don't throw toys at or near a cat with a suspected abused past. You definitely want the toys to have good things associated with them. I'd also avoid battery operated toys like Panic Mouse, which has pieces tha whip around...