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I was in your same position earlier this year, so I'll give you what I've learned from the experience.  I think I had an unusually easy time of it, as mine was an angel practically from day 1 (or maybe he just seems that way after all the worst-case scenarios I have read :) ), but I have a few...

You should definitely get him neutered for the normal reasons, but I doubt that's the problem at this point.  Males tend to mature a bit more slowly than females to begin with and Persians in general are late-bloomers.  That's not to say it isn't possible and it's certainly worth considering...

Have you tried a horizontal scratcher?  Some cats prefer to scratch horizontally instead of vertically and from what you've told us, it sounds like your cat may be one of them.  They make some corrugated cardboard ones many cats enjoy.  I have these...

You've gotten good advice so far, and I'd like to second the tip to get him some toys he can play with by himself.  Try ball in track games (the starchaser was a big hit with my kitten) or an automatic laser or the "Cat's Meow".  The Cat's Meow in particular was a huge hit over here.  I'd also...

I wish you the best of luck, flutenote.  But if they can coexist, that's already a success in my book.  You must have done a great job with introductions. And I agree that Annie sounds like an awesome cat.  :)  It's incredible how well she picked up dog language as an adult.  She must be a...

They'll likely start spraying later in life and once they start it will be harder to stop.  Most intact males spray, especially in multi-cat households.  And, once the hormones kick in, they'll become increasingly desperate to get instead and may start yowling when thwarted.  As a general rule...

And yet another complication arises.  :)  We had poo in the apartment again today, but it was not a potty accident but something stuck to his fur after he tried pottying in the litterbox.  It came off on its own before I could remove it and I cleaned it up as if it were an accident.  Now I'm...

I'd put in some toys she can play with by herself, maybe some more places to climb and scratch.  It might also help to make it so she can't hear you, either through the music or by going to the other side of the house.  My kitten cried when alone during the day until we let him out, but was...

*nods* Thanks, that makes sense.  I've only ever had one pet at a time and am new to cats, so I guess I just figured that a cat was dog friendly or it wasn't, but it makes sense that there's still a sort of chemistry.  And I think I probably will try and find somewhere that will let me see what...

Yes, I think he's fine.  He seems himself again, although he slept two hours longer than normal.  :)  He was probably just tired, between a busy weekend and staying up with me.  But I am going to keep an eye on him, as I know there is a small possibility I transmitted something. And the two...

This is just a general curiosity question, first and foremost.  While I would eventually like a dog, as I do love canines, it's at least five years in the future, more likely ten, and will not happen until I have enough space to keep the two separate if they prove unable to get along.  As Hunter...

Normally that door stays open but my friends were not good at remembering.  :)  We only have one litterbox as we live in a one bedroom apartment and he doesn't have any four-legged roommates, but if he'll use two, I'll keep two, even if I don't love the idea of having one in the middle of the...

I have a kitten named Hunter who is about six months.  He has been pretty good with litterbox use until today, when he pooped on the floor.  I'm not sure what the exact issue is, as there are a few possible candidates.  On Saturday, he had a vet visit and got his e-collar off (he was chewing at...

Yep, a Persian or a Ragdoll would probably work, perhaps a retired breeding or show cat where you can have some idea of the personality.  Persians are more reliably lazy than ragdolls (and need a LOT more grooming), while most ragdolls are more demonstratively affectionate and have better...

Oddly enough, my cat LOVES pill pockets.  The Greenies pill pockets and deli turkey tend to be the big hitters.  He doesn't get either terribly often, but when I desperately need his cooperation, those are my go-to's.  I've used a mix of both to teach him to come when called and use one or the...

Not impossible than that he was someone's escaped purebred. I don't know much about AMs but he was almost certainly somebody's escaped or dumped pet

Hi.  I've never raised an underaged kitten and am sure someone much more knowledgeable will be along to help you soon, but I figured I'd help as much as I can.  You should not let him chew on your fingers, as he's still at the stage where he's learning appropriate social and play behaviors.  Get...

Honestly, I have a kitten who is now approaching adolescence (I've had him since 11 weeks and he is now 5 and 1/2 months) and didn't experience anything like this.  He did have to be kicked out of the bedroom and cried a bit over that, but adjusted within two days and overall has been pretty...

How many litter boxes do you have? Some cats dislike peeing and pooping in the same box

I would certainly try the behavioral suggestions first, as it would be ideal if you could just fix the problem. If you can't though, do you have a safe freestanding structure like a garage or storage shed you could make kitty friendly ? It's not ideal but it's better than leaving the cats at a...