Himalayan (chocolate pointer we think) Cat around 10mths of age. Has been neutered.
Okay in a word HELP......... My daughter returned home about a week ago in tow was a cat she had rescued, now he had been very sick but due to excellent care from the vet and care givers at the shelter he has made an excellent recovery. In a nut shell Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m not a cat person, although this little guy just may be changing my mind slowly, but I know nothing of they proper care, nor how to discipline him, grooming has become a nightmare, so any input would be greatly appreciated, my questions are below.
We had him groomed professionally as he was filthy, I try to brush him lightly every day going slow in order not to put him off the brushing, does not to bad with this part, even purrs sometimes. However I noticed he has some massive matts around his tummy area, I would like to just cut them out so as not to cause any pain to the cat, but he wonâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t let me near them. He will kick claw bite struggle ETC. I have been trying to get at them for the last few dayâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s. Is there anyway to restrain him, especially his legs as even with gloves Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m being clawed to death? I have tried the treat method, does not appear to help with him , although my dog has decided cat treats rule.
Clawing/biting of furniture and people. Although I must say he doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t claw at me very much, he gives no warning to others as to when he will attack. Declawing is not an option here. Do have a scratching post which he will use some times.
He is going to be kept as an indoor cat, will get outside with supervision and on a leash as the weather gets better. In the mean time any suggestions as to how I can simulate him more? He didnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t seem to know how to play at first, but with work and kindness has caught on quite well and appears to look forward to play time every night I come home after walking the dog, who by the way he loves to stock, or simply bug. In fact I think this has become his favorite pass time that and stealing the dogâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s food, so I wondered if there is anything that he would find more stimulating and fun???
Anyway, any tips or help in any area as I said before would be greatly appreciated.
Okay in a word HELP......... My daughter returned home about a week ago in tow was a cat she had rescued, now he had been very sick but due to excellent care from the vet and care givers at the shelter he has made an excellent recovery. In a nut shell Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m not a cat person, although this little guy just may be changing my mind slowly, but I know nothing of they proper care, nor how to discipline him, grooming has become a nightmare, so any input would be greatly appreciated, my questions are below.
We had him groomed professionally as he was filthy, I try to brush him lightly every day going slow in order not to put him off the brushing, does not to bad with this part, even purrs sometimes. However I noticed he has some massive matts around his tummy area, I would like to just cut them out so as not to cause any pain to the cat, but he wonâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t let me near them. He will kick claw bite struggle ETC. I have been trying to get at them for the last few dayâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s. Is there anyway to restrain him, especially his legs as even with gloves Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m being clawed to death? I have tried the treat method, does not appear to help with him , although my dog has decided cat treats rule.
Clawing/biting of furniture and people. Although I must say he doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t claw at me very much, he gives no warning to others as to when he will attack. Declawing is not an option here. Do have a scratching post which he will use some times.
He is going to be kept as an indoor cat, will get outside with supervision and on a leash as the weather gets better. In the mean time any suggestions as to how I can simulate him more? He didnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t seem to know how to play at first, but with work and kindness has caught on quite well and appears to look forward to play time every night I come home after walking the dog, who by the way he loves to stock, or simply bug. In fact I think this has become his favorite pass time that and stealing the dogâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s food, so I wondered if there is anything that he would find more stimulating and fun???
Anyway, any tips or help in any area as I said before would be greatly appreciated.