Hey everyone,
I thought I would give everyone a bit of an update, Miikka is almost 5 months old now and growing like crazy! I think she has nearly doubled/trippled in size since I got her. Its a very exciting time indeed.
She has begun to lose her kitten behavior and develop a more adult frame of mind (although she still gets into everything and loves to play!). I am definately becoming more comfortable as an owner, I'm not half as paranoid as before, and I have gotten to the point of not stressing/worrying over every little thing. I have decided to just relax and have fun together and do the best that I can to make sure that she has everything to lead a happy/long life with me.
My last post in this section dealt with bad litter habbits (such as playing in litter, throwing litter on the floor and scooping litter out of the box). This has entirely stopped (although I havent been able to put the enclosure back on the top of the box yet!!)
She has learnt that some places are not for kitty such as the dishwasher, behind the stereo and TV, and any random cupboard that gets opened! I am so proud of her accomplishments.
So far I have yet to be able to keep her off of the kitchen table, I blocked off the chairs so she wouldnt use them to climb up, but now that she is bigger she just jumps from the floor to the top of the table. Then she proceeds to either bathe herself or roll around on the table. I have begun to just laugh and shrug this off. Hopefully its a stage......
Lately she has taken fascination to the birds outside and looking through the windows. Before I had to close her in the laundry room when no one was home and while everyone slept, however since she has been so good, she has had full run of the house and is never locked up anymore *except for when I am unloading groceries from outside. She sleeps with the family now on whomever's bed she choses. This has not caused a single problem and everyone has found that we can sleep longer now!
The problems that I currently need more advice on are:
1). Any time the front door opens she tries the great escape (I think she hears/sees the birds outside and wants to go look. I have tried creating noise etc and this does nothing.) So far when she does get by me she just lays down on the front step or rolls on her back on the front step. She is strictly an indoor cat and I cant have her running out. Ideas? I am thinking it might have to do with spaying (which I plan on doing as soon as she is 6 mos).
2). Biting...... Everyone has learnt to stop playing with her with their hands. The situation has been better but Miikka still likes biting. When she does it is almost like a full out attack mode, she wraps her paws around the target (be it a hand, an elbow, a kneecap or an ankle) and gnaws away until you pry her loose. Then she comes running back for more!!! I dont understand it, these attacks are provoked in any way that I can see.
Once again maybe a need for the innevitable spaying. I was also considering the Bach Flower Remedies. Is there a good source for these in Western Canada? Everyone I have asked here knows nothing of the sort. What kind should I get her if this is a good course of action?
Well sorry about the long post but I have been so busy lately and wanted to keep everyone updated. I will try to get some pictures posted ASAP! She looks so different than what she did a month ago!
I love my furby!
I thought I would give everyone a bit of an update, Miikka is almost 5 months old now and growing like crazy! I think she has nearly doubled/trippled in size since I got her. Its a very exciting time indeed.
She has begun to lose her kitten behavior and develop a more adult frame of mind (although she still gets into everything and loves to play!). I am definately becoming more comfortable as an owner, I'm not half as paranoid as before, and I have gotten to the point of not stressing/worrying over every little thing. I have decided to just relax and have fun together and do the best that I can to make sure that she has everything to lead a happy/long life with me.
My last post in this section dealt with bad litter habbits (such as playing in litter, throwing litter on the floor and scooping litter out of the box). This has entirely stopped (although I havent been able to put the enclosure back on the top of the box yet!!)
She has learnt that some places are not for kitty such as the dishwasher, behind the stereo and TV, and any random cupboard that gets opened! I am so proud of her accomplishments.
So far I have yet to be able to keep her off of the kitchen table, I blocked off the chairs so she wouldnt use them to climb up, but now that she is bigger she just jumps from the floor to the top of the table. Then she proceeds to either bathe herself or roll around on the table. I have begun to just laugh and shrug this off. Hopefully its a stage......
Lately she has taken fascination to the birds outside and looking through the windows. Before I had to close her in the laundry room when no one was home and while everyone slept, however since she has been so good, she has had full run of the house and is never locked up anymore *except for when I am unloading groceries from outside. She sleeps with the family now on whomever's bed she choses. This has not caused a single problem and everyone has found that we can sleep longer now!
The problems that I currently need more advice on are:
1). Any time the front door opens she tries the great escape (I think she hears/sees the birds outside and wants to go look. I have tried creating noise etc and this does nothing.) So far when she does get by me she just lays down on the front step or rolls on her back on the front step. She is strictly an indoor cat and I cant have her running out. Ideas? I am thinking it might have to do with spaying (which I plan on doing as soon as she is 6 mos).
2). Biting...... Everyone has learnt to stop playing with her with their hands. The situation has been better but Miikka still likes biting. When she does it is almost like a full out attack mode, she wraps her paws around the target (be it a hand, an elbow, a kneecap or an ankle) and gnaws away until you pry her loose. Then she comes running back for more!!! I dont understand it, these attacks are provoked in any way that I can see.
Well sorry about the long post but I have been so busy lately and wanted to keep everyone updated. I will try to get some pictures posted ASAP! She looks so different than what she did a month ago!
I love my furby!