Part of this behavior may be a habit that became reinforced by any attention she may receive for the action. However, cats scratch objects to scent- and visually-mark territory. So it’s also very likely she’s simply making a statement that the bowl and surrounding areas “belongs” to her. I suspect she wouldn’t bother if she […]
Cats reach social maturity at two to four years of age. Prior to that, they may get along well, but during this period, some jockeying for social position often takes place. The arguing over “important territory” becomes more obvious during this time. Not only is your lap (and your attention) very important to both cats, […]
While Valium can have a side effect of improving “friendliness” you’ll need to check with the veterinarian for a thorough exam and recommendation. There are also behavior drugs available that may help boost the confidence of Whiskers. But pills rarely help all by themselves. Drugs can help cats more easily learn new ways to behave […]
Isn’t it interesting how different kittens can be, even when from the same litter and raised in the same way? Some kitties love being held and petted, while others become a bit over-stimulated by too much touching. Others feel overwhelmed when humans walk around or reach for them. From the kitten’s perspective, you look like […]
Oh dear. I suspect there’s a great deal going on here with your “multi cat” family. Ask your veterinarian for a referral to a behaviorist in your area.
Your resident cats may already own all the litter boxes and be subtly (or not so subtly) keeping the stray cat from using the facilities. Has the […]
As our kittens grow and become more socially mature their habits may change; they may become more secure and independent. However this may not mean that they will remain the same forever, they may change again over time. We also should be tolerant of the individual personalities our cats have as well as […]
Studies conducted on play in cats have noted that although they appear to get tired of a certain toy after 3-5 minutes of play, replacing that with another toy will get play to resume again at a high rate. A cat will often vocalize if the outcome is to their benefit. So, if […]
My cat Conan loves to wrestle, he doesn’t seem overly agitated but he does play rough, scratching and biting (I know he can bite and use his claws with far greater effect than he does). My question is: does he actually know we’re playing or is he serious? He’s also a no back down cat, […]
In most cases a very fuzzy, longer haired kitten will still have longer hair as an adult. However the length of their coat still could be variable. Some may revert to the slick short hair of one parent, or long hair like the other however, it is also possible for the fur to […]
The amount of food consumed in a day is dependent on many factors. If an animal is ill, they may consume less food. If their activity level changes they may also consume less food. When a kitten begins to slow their rate of growth, their nutritional needs may also change. Finally, […]
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