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I adopted a male kitten from a shelter two days ago. I'd been watching the litter grow for two weeks. The kitten I got didn't purr, but I didn't think anything of it until yesterday morning. I finally got him so happy he started purring. When he did his head/neck spasmed consistently until...

OK that's good info, thank you I also have another option: The 4 year old (Purnie) has spent a couple months in a kennel where a litter of kittens have been raised. They are now about 6 weeks old. We've been bringing Purnie out while they play but she seems afraid of them. She tries to...

I'm considering adopting a 4 year old female cat and a 4 month old male or female kitten. The older cat spent a month in my home with my aggressive cat who is no longer here. Then spent the last few months at a kennel. The kitten will have come from a home full of cats and caring humans...

Actually, I got the new kitty because I started realizing he was lonely. After the new kitty came I started looking more into separation anxiety in cats. He's got it bad and has for many years. I had no idea! I feel horrible. Nevertheless, the new kitty pounced on him and he's been terrified...

Here's the link to the aforementioned article http://blogs.webmd.com/cat-care/2009...-for-cats.html I didn't copy and paste it here because the coding made it a mess. If you've had experiences with behavioral meds please post about them. I think it's going to be the only thing that helps my...

This is good news. I wish I'd known this six months ago i.e. the signs of high anxiety in cats. Crap. Anyway, I'm attempting to get a prescription for Prozac for Sunshine. He's always been such a scardy cat. It's nice to know this might work for him. How long did it take for you to see a...

Let me know how the fountain turns out. I like strange_wings idea of adding a layer of protection as it were, of a large under the bed plastic box to the get up. Pictures just might be an awesome thing *hint hint*

twobananaz: Thank you for that story. At first, Sunshine (original kitty) was as curious about her as he was scared. Then she came after him twice (no bloodshed) and now he stays as far away as he can and has a hard time letting her come into the living area. He guards it. That's why I...

mrsgreenjeans: It was difficult to read your story, but at least it helps me prepare to have to keep the new kitty in the bathroom for quite a while if necessary. What did you do for those five months that the new kitties didn't have full access to the house? What do you mean by full...

MommyOfMany: Yes, I've read through that thread and I've skimmed through the behavior section of the forums looking for other ideas. As I told strange_wings, I've looked all over the web for advise. That deep breath thing is probably a great idea. I just love my ball of fur so much I get...

strange_wings: When he first peed on my stove a few months ago I took him to the vet the very next day. He's even had a full blood work up. He's healthy. I wish it was that easy. I've been reading the advise on integration here at the Catsite and elsewhere. I think that may be the problem...

I know this may be a lot to ask, but I'm asking anyway in hopes that a few of you will be able to answer: I'd like others to tell me about their experiences or point me to threads or blogs of others who've lived through the similar experience of dealing with integrating cats. My nerves are as...

I know it seems like the first response was enough, but I'd like others to tell me about their experiences or point me to threads or blogs of others who've lived through a similar experience. My nerves are as much on edge as my cat's and it's getting to the point where I don't know if I can...

I installed a Feliway defusor Thursday. It's not seemed to make a bit of difference in the short run. Why does it take so long to work? And do you think that after two weeks it might just be that they got used to each other and not the Feliway? It's expensive stuff! The male's been the only...

I have a skittish 7 year old cat who has always been an only cat because where I've lived I couldn't have two. Now I'm in my own house and have just recently realized that his peeing problem was because he was bored and lonely. So, the moment I figured this out last Saturday I ran onto a cat...

Wish the music was replaced by the actual splashy sounds... ahwell Cat taking a drip bath.... long but cute http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-_eo...eature=related Kitty swimming....

My kitty loves running water too. He doesn't so much want to get wet, but he loves to play in it and drink from it. You may want to get him his own fountain, one that has actual falling water like a tap (not just dribbling down the sides). Then surround the fountain with towels or carpet that...

Get at least two boxes. One for poop and one for pee. If you can, get more, up to two for each kitty. I've read that some cats don't like to poop in the same box as they pee. My kitty varies. I've had him poop in front of me twice, when he was so terrified that he had to "lay down the line"...

Thank you, Hissy . I may go get the spray and put in on his kitty tree next to the window and hope it helps. Do you know how often I should apply it to keep him happier?

Very good ideas. I never go far when he's on his harness. Generally I'm just inside the door and across the room. Once in a while I go and use the restroom quickly. He doesn't like me to be out of site and will come in looking for me if I'm gone more than 30 seconds. He got wound up in...