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My two bonded cats are not litter-mates, either; but came together as kittens (3 months apart in age) a few years ago. They often sleep together, groom each other, chase each, wrestle, and fight with bites, snarls and even flying fur; bang into walls and tumble into corners. Then end up just...

Yes, that's what I've read, too. It's a feel-good nursing behavior from their kitten time. Incidently, that's why they domesticate with us humans so well, because they don't ever fully grow up. They keep that kitten-attachment-to-mom behavior that would otherwise totally diminish if left to...

I have no personal experience or recommendation. However, I found this product on the web: PETROTECH ODOR ELIMINATOR A web search will pull up information about its contents and use. Good luck.

Yes, my cats do that intermittently. My guess is either (or combination) of curiosity or rescenting or that cats prefer to use "cleaned" litter. Once, my big male was especially attentive when I was cleaning out the litter: purposely in my way, mewing and looking in my face, and rubbing on me...

I opt for the "bad male human experience as a kitten" theory. I've known and read about animals that just have a definite preference or dislike for either a male or femal, or even a particular race. And cats are not known for changing their personality once established. So if you can...

All I can contribute is my experience with my two cats: I adopted them at ~3 months (Mitzie, female; now 9#) and ~6 months (Bear, male; now 13#). They were bonded to each other, like litter-mates. (They were found at a grocery store in a cardboard box.) They cuddle and groom each other...

Sounds like your Merlin will probably metamorphically "breathe a sigh of relief" once he's escounced in your/his new digs. Just leave him in peace to get use to the new surroundings. If he hides, he'll come out when he's ready for company or exploration. He's obviously timid and wary. It'll...

Oh, for sure. I've always conversed with my cats. I've noticed that one way they communicate with me (besides types and timbre of mews ) is with the lids of their eyes: subtle nuances of squints and eye closures. Especially my big male, Bear (must have additional nerve endings in his eye...

At least it's a newbie kitten you can train, and not a full-grown, experienced cat. Just ensure rats' cage is secured and kitten-paw-proof! Ann Demi "Solutions to Cat Behavior Problems" http://anndemi.a1s2d3.hop.clickbank.net

At least you had the opportunity to put him down peacefully. That's better than him being missing and perhaps experiencing a painful, dragged out demise...all unknown to you. So sorry for your loss. Ann Demi

So sorry. I cried for days and days when my gorgeous, glistening ebony-blue, fearless male cat was killed by a car (many, many years a go). At least you were there to comfort and caress Tiko during his last breathe. Of all the 100s of 1000s, if not millions, of pet and animal deaths on this...

If going away longer than a few days, I use a professional pet sitter to visit my home and play with my kitties so I don't end up with lonely & distraught "psycho cats" upon my return. Works well. She even picks up my mail. To find one, check with vets, pet stores, pet adoption agencies...

How about changing her food to a hair-ball control type for a while? Ann Demi "Solutions to Cat Behavior Problems" http://anndemi.a1s2d3.hop.clickbank.net

Yes, I've read that 16 weeks is the earliest time for a spay/neuter. So getting mom done now separately is probably the best thing to do. Otherwise you'll end up with a new litter or possibly aborting kittens in utero. Ann Demi "Solutions to Cat Behavior Problems"...

Ditto on the water authority. Call your local water district and ask if they'll test for it. Ann Demi "Solutions to Cat Behavior Problems" http://anndemi.a1s2d3.hop.clickbank.net

Anne: The following site will not allow me to enable and append my signature to my posts and replies: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/pro...=editsignature VBulletin pop-up says: "Sorry, you are not permitted to have a signature." Please help! Ann Demi

I've not had success predicting cat personalities. That's part of their mystic and draw. However, I have read that individual cat personalities cannot be changed. You have to work with who your particular kitty is in its own uniqueness. Good luck! Ann Demi "Solutions to Cat Behavior...

Well, I guess it's okay if your cat's litterbox habits and bowl movements remain the same. My concern would be with the roughness of the edges of the popped corn on your cat's intestines. I had a an episode a while back with my one of my cats (Bear): bloody diarrhea. Yikes! Turned out it was...

I had success with rinsing the spot with standard white distilled vinegar (after 1st using a carpet cleaner/detergent of choice). If memory serves, the vinegar acid counteracts the amonia in the urine. Ann Demi "Solutions to Cat Behavior Problems" http://anndemi.a1s2d3.hop.clickbank.net

My sister had a cat for years that consistently purred and drooled on whomever was petting her. It appeared to simply be a hard-wired behavior that lasted the cat's entire lifetime. She solved the problem by keeping the sweet critter as an outdoor/garage/inhouse-to-feed cat. Everyone in the...