I had my cat tiger for three months and today we added a new kitten robin who one month should I worry about them being together
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i have 2 female cats at a year old and i got a little kitten for my son he was tiny when we got him. my older cats hissed and growled at him but now they are fine and run around the house together. then i got another one for friend and ended up keeping him as well because hew as unwell and my older ones did the same again now the cuddle up together on the sofa. just as long as you keep a eye on them i dont think there should be any trouble. good luck with your new addition.
(plus my friend got another kitten my little ones brother)
yes,if the baby cats can already walk%26eat
Generally adult cats find kittens annoying, lol. I have done this and almost always they get used to each other. Yes do keep an eye on them and make sure you give your older cat more attention and some extra treats.
well at the beginning they will probably fight make sure they dont draw any blood.yes a big cat and a small cat can get along. i have a 3 years old cat then we added a 1 month old kitten sure they where fighting but now they get perfectly olong with each other. soon your cat and kitten will get together and groom each other. u should not worry about them being together if u separate them they will never be friend dand play together they will just fight
hope it works
mady m :o)
Monday, May 24, 2010
Can anyone tell me why my cat goes CRAZY over green olive juice??
I dont know what it does to him, but I think he likes it alot...does anyone know why or whats it in that he would like? I spilled olive juice on a shirt, put it in the laundry basket and he jumped in the basket and rolled around on the shirt, he did that when I spilled some on the kitchen floor too..weird.
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All my cats have been crazy about olive juice..not exactly sure what is in it that they like so much. I thought maybe there was some sort of plant extract used in the juice that might be in the mint family as catnip is in the mint family.
I dont really know but you should take him to the vet olive juice probably has something in it that is like cat nip so I would just play it safe and take him to the vet
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All my cats have been crazy about olive juice..not exactly sure what is in it that they like so much. I thought maybe there was some sort of plant extract used in the juice that might be in the mint family as catnip is in the mint family.
I dont really know but you should take him to the vet olive juice probably has something in it that is like cat nip so I would just play it safe and take him to the vet
Can anyone tell me WHY cats gorge and then throw up?
I feed my cat a minimal amount of dry food, and 9 out of 10 times he will wolf it down, and then vomit. Any advise on this?
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I had a cat that used to throw up constantly especially after he wolfed down his food. I fed him Iams hairball control (I feed all my cats this and rarely have hairballs) and that seemed to help. I also gave him the hairball gel a couple of times a week. The vet recommended it and said sometimes they have hairballs lodged deep in their intestines so this helps lubricate things. If your cat goes outside you might want to consider having him dewormed. Inspect the cat vomit (I know this is really disgusting) because you can sometimes actually see a worm and then you can take it to the vet and they can diagnose it better. Next time you take your cat to the vet mention this problem to him/her so they can check him out for other problems too. If you notice weight loss take him in right away! I hope this helps and I'm sorry you got a puker. Stock up on carpet cleaner!
cats puke because its hot and they cant digest thier food.it happened to my 2 cats dosens of times .just put a fan near your cat when it is asleep it it will digest thieir food.hope this helps.
Try a bit of hairball gel on the paws and the nose. Hopefully kitty will lick it off. His gut may be clogged from something like a cord that is wrapped around a roast or even dental floss. See if that helps his tummy. Try feeding a food for sensitive stomach. I feed Royal Canin Special 33 (purple bag) but the vet clinics sell some foods, and also Science Diet makes a food for sensitive stomach.
This probably isn't the case, but it was with my cat.. You said you are giving him a minimal amount of food, so is he on a special diet? He may think he's not going to get all the food he needs or is actually so hungry that when food comes he eats so fast that he makes himself sick. Try giving him more food at one time and see if he slows down his eating pace. If that doesn't help try special foods for sensitive stomachs and/or hairball treatments. If this doesn't clear up I would suggest you take him to the vet because that is definitely not healthy for him to be getting sick so often and it should be checked before he becomes malnurished.
Have you talked to your vet? Your cat may have a sensitive stomach or some other medical issue. I have had cats all of my life, and currently own two, throwing up on a regular basis is not normal.
Are you by any chance feeding him Whiskas, Friskies, or any of those other grocery store brands? They are really bad for your cat. It's so worthwhile to spend a bit more on your cat food so he's getting all the nutrients he needs and not a bunch of crap. Cats like the taste of Whiskas but it has minimal nutritional value. I had two cats years ago who both vomited up their food everyday when I fed them Whiskas. It stopped as soon as I switched to a good brand from the pet store. I now feed my cats Wellness brand and they seem to be super healthy.
If you are withholding dry food from your cat, rather than leaving the dry out for him to eat "at will", YES, he will do this because he never knows when he's going to get any more. Try, first of all, getting the hairball formula, and feeding him that for a week or two. If he likes it, and if he's NOT vomiting--there's your answer, keep feeding him the same thing. Also, leave him a larger dish of dry food that he can "pick at" at-will, and I think you'll find that this (the wolfing it down %26 vomiting) will stop--or slow down considerably. If this doesn't solve the problem, you may have to take him to your vet as he could have some kind of blockage that is keeping the food from going down %26 being digested normally. I doubt that this is the case as mine will do this occassionally if I feed him something he really likes--he'll wolf it down like a dog, then puke! Cats systems aren't made like a dogs and cannot handle an enormous amount of food at one time. But, DO try leaving him a bowl of the dry food out to eat at "at will". If he just keeps going back (eats %26 vomits, eats %26 vomits), my guess is--he has worms and needs to be seen by your vet. Best of luck with your little glutton.
one of my cats will do this if he is out of food and I put some down. he thinks that he needs to eat it quickly and this makes him throw up. try leaving food out all the time. this is what i do and they still only eat the recommended amount but do not throw up from eating too fast. good luck.
One of mine would do this and a friend suggested moving the foodbowls away from the waterbowl. It helped.
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I had a cat that used to throw up constantly especially after he wolfed down his food. I fed him Iams hairball control (I feed all my cats this and rarely have hairballs) and that seemed to help. I also gave him the hairball gel a couple of times a week. The vet recommended it and said sometimes they have hairballs lodged deep in their intestines so this helps lubricate things. If your cat goes outside you might want to consider having him dewormed. Inspect the cat vomit (I know this is really disgusting) because you can sometimes actually see a worm and then you can take it to the vet and they can diagnose it better. Next time you take your cat to the vet mention this problem to him/her so they can check him out for other problems too. If you notice weight loss take him in right away! I hope this helps and I'm sorry you got a puker. Stock up on carpet cleaner!
cats puke because its hot and they cant digest thier food.it happened to my 2 cats dosens of times .just put a fan near your cat when it is asleep it it will digest thieir food.hope this helps.
Try a bit of hairball gel on the paws and the nose. Hopefully kitty will lick it off. His gut may be clogged from something like a cord that is wrapped around a roast or even dental floss. See if that helps his tummy. Try feeding a food for sensitive stomach. I feed Royal Canin Special 33 (purple bag) but the vet clinics sell some foods, and also Science Diet makes a food for sensitive stomach.
This probably isn't the case, but it was with my cat.. You said you are giving him a minimal amount of food, so is he on a special diet? He may think he's not going to get all the food he needs or is actually so hungry that when food comes he eats so fast that he makes himself sick. Try giving him more food at one time and see if he slows down his eating pace. If that doesn't help try special foods for sensitive stomachs and/or hairball treatments. If this doesn't clear up I would suggest you take him to the vet because that is definitely not healthy for him to be getting sick so often and it should be checked before he becomes malnurished.
Have you talked to your vet? Your cat may have a sensitive stomach or some other medical issue. I have had cats all of my life, and currently own two, throwing up on a regular basis is not normal.
Are you by any chance feeding him Whiskas, Friskies, or any of those other grocery store brands? They are really bad for your cat. It's so worthwhile to spend a bit more on your cat food so he's getting all the nutrients he needs and not a bunch of crap. Cats like the taste of Whiskas but it has minimal nutritional value. I had two cats years ago who both vomited up their food everyday when I fed them Whiskas. It stopped as soon as I switched to a good brand from the pet store. I now feed my cats Wellness brand and they seem to be super healthy.
If you are withholding dry food from your cat, rather than leaving the dry out for him to eat "at will", YES, he will do this because he never knows when he's going to get any more. Try, first of all, getting the hairball formula, and feeding him that for a week or two. If he likes it, and if he's NOT vomiting--there's your answer, keep feeding him the same thing. Also, leave him a larger dish of dry food that he can "pick at" at-will, and I think you'll find that this (the wolfing it down %26 vomiting) will stop--or slow down considerably. If this doesn't solve the problem, you may have to take him to your vet as he could have some kind of blockage that is keeping the food from going down %26 being digested normally. I doubt that this is the case as mine will do this occassionally if I feed him something he really likes--he'll wolf it down like a dog, then puke! Cats systems aren't made like a dogs and cannot handle an enormous amount of food at one time. But, DO try leaving him a bowl of the dry food out to eat at "at will". If he just keeps going back (eats %26 vomits, eats %26 vomits), my guess is--he has worms and needs to be seen by your vet. Best of luck with your little glutton.
one of my cats will do this if he is out of food and I put some down. he thinks that he needs to eat it quickly and this makes him throw up. try leaving food out all the time. this is what i do and they still only eat the recommended amount but do not throw up from eating too fast. good luck.
One of mine would do this and a friend suggested moving the foodbowls away from the waterbowl. It helped.
Can anyone tell me when a seal bicolor ragdoll kittens color starts to come in?
I am getting a seal bicolor kitten in a couple of days and I'm wanting to know when their color starts to come in. She is about 9 to 10 weeks now. But only her tail and ears really have color. She also has the white mask on her face. But no brown yet.
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The traditional Ragdoll kittens are born completely white (color on these kittens starts to come in after several days) while the non-traditional Ragdoll kittens of the same litter are born with full color.
I had a (seal point) siamese kitten that we didn't know was siamese until she was about 5 or 6 months old.
i dont know much about this but from what i do know ..just listen to pey
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The traditional Ragdoll kittens are born completely white (color on these kittens starts to come in after several days) while the non-traditional Ragdoll kittens of the same litter are born with full color.
I had a (seal point) siamese kitten that we didn't know was siamese until she was about 5 or 6 months old.
i dont know much about this but from what i do know ..just listen to pey
Can anyone tell me what i need to have done to my cat when i move to Denmark?
We're moving to Denmark at the end of the year and are taking our cat with us. Can anyone tell me what he needs to have before we go, i.e. injections etc...?
As far as i can see (i may be wrong!) he only needs a pet passport, if we wish to bring him back into the UK within 6 months (which we don't).
Anyone?
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go to the defra website it is very informative when it comes to this sort of thing . but i can tell you you will need your cat vaccinated against rabies / blood test / micro chipped / get a pet passport and travel with your cat under the P.E.T travel scheme - all info regarding this on the defra website.
Danish Lessons?
How is he going to understand the other cats in the neighbourhood?
Or you could leave them with me. I love cats! (they taste soooo good) MEOW
it depends.that's all you'd need...which may mean to make sure all shot are up to date.but if the i gets sick in cars or anything like that there's a medication that you can usually find at your vets office...if works great...:-)
~Tiffany~
Contact DEFRA, and the equivalent in Denmark, and find out from them.
He might need a pet passport to travel full stop whether you plan to bring him back or not. Your vet will be able to advise, either way I would vaccinate against rabies and make sure routine vaccinations and flea/worming are up to date.
they shouldnt need anything maybe a mild tranqualizer talk to the vet to see what they think
As far as i can see (i may be wrong!) he only needs a pet passport, if we wish to bring him back into the UK within 6 months (which we don't).
Anyone?
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go to the defra website it is very informative when it comes to this sort of thing . but i can tell you you will need your cat vaccinated against rabies / blood test / micro chipped / get a pet passport and travel with your cat under the P.E.T travel scheme - all info regarding this on the defra website.
Danish Lessons?
How is he going to understand the other cats in the neighbourhood?
Or you could leave them with me. I love cats! (they taste soooo good) MEOW
it depends.that's all you'd need...which may mean to make sure all shot are up to date.but if the i gets sick in cars or anything like that there's a medication that you can usually find at your vets office...if works great...:-)
~Tiffany~
Contact DEFRA, and the equivalent in Denmark, and find out from them.
He might need a pet passport to travel full stop whether you plan to bring him back or not. Your vet will be able to advise, either way I would vaccinate against rabies and make sure routine vaccinations and flea/worming are up to date.
they shouldnt need anything maybe a mild tranqualizer talk to the vet to see what they think
Can anyone tell me how to stop my cat from scratching the carpet?
I've only had him a short while, he's a rescue cat and fully grown. I have bought him two scratching posts so far and he isnt interested in either!! Help! he's ruining the carpet!
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This saved my carpet and furniture: buy a scratching post or similar which is made from Sisal Rope -its a scratchy, light tan colored thin rope. Something I had once was just a flat board that was wrapped in this rope and had a loop at the top so you could hang it off a door handle or something. My cats, however, preferred it just lying flat on the floor. They also liked the standing scratching posts but only the ones made of sisal. Then get some good dried catnip and rub it in really well into the sisal rope on the scratcher. My cats would hardly leave the thing alone, and the first thing they would do upon awakening from a nap or after eating, or using the catbox, was go up give the scratcher a good workout.
Buy a separate (cut out) piece of carpet and let him scratch that. You could sprinkle some catnip on the cut out piece!
a water spray, so when hes being naughty spray him with a little bit of water. thats what my bro did as he didnt want his kitten jumping on the table
Trim his claws monthly - learn to do it yourself - a groomer can show you or have a groomer or vet do it. Are your scratching posts the kind that have jute rope? Those work better - cats prefer them to the carpet ones. When I caught my cat scratching on the sofa, I calmly picked him up, carried him to the post and demonstrated. He joined right in and it was like a game. He uses it all the time now. Another option is Soft Paws, the covers for cat claws. I haven't needed them but some people swear by them.
balls of yarn sprinkled with catnips. Good luck
Get a squirt bottle with water and squirt him once or twice in rear when he starts to scratch...it won't take long before he realizes that if he scratches the carpet, he'll get wet.
I wouldn't buy him a cut out piece of carpet because if he thinks it is okay to claw it then he'll think it is okay to claw your carpet and won't understand. Keep on trying different scratching posts, different cats like different things. Get his paw and scratch it against the scratch post and then give him a treat. I give my kitten Whisker Lickins' .
Make it a scratching post with a base on it %26 cover it with an old piece of carpet.
Buy a small water pistol and when you catch him/her clawing the carpet just spray him/her and it will soon get the idea..
If it's in a particular place that he scratches the carpet, put down some duct tape. Cats don't like scratching that as their claws get stuck. If not then use a spray bottle of water whenever you see him doing it.
I make the same recommendation to people all the time. A single cat, especially if he is alone for long periods of time will become bored. I have two cats (brothers) and they are much less of a problem since they can play with and annoy each other whenever they want.
We have plenty of things for them to scratch but sometimes they will scratch the carpet, anyway. They especially like to scratch natural wood like tree bark so you might try finding a thick piece of bark covered wood like a tree limb for him to use.
He needs toys and climbing towers as well as window perches so he can see outside. My guys will sit and look out the window for hours and hours. If weather permits, leave the window open a bit so he can hear and smell the outside, too.
Getting a few things scratched up a bit is part of having a cat. Keep him entertained and groomed and he should not be a problem.
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Every time you see him doing it take him to the scratching pole, persevere with it and he'll get the message... you could also try spraying him with a water pistol when you see him doing it.he soon get the message! good luck
You can get a cat deterent from the local pet store that you can put down on your carpet to deter him from scratching at it.
Hope this helps.
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This saved my carpet and furniture: buy a scratching post or similar which is made from Sisal Rope -its a scratchy, light tan colored thin rope. Something I had once was just a flat board that was wrapped in this rope and had a loop at the top so you could hang it off a door handle or something. My cats, however, preferred it just lying flat on the floor. They also liked the standing scratching posts but only the ones made of sisal. Then get some good dried catnip and rub it in really well into the sisal rope on the scratcher. My cats would hardly leave the thing alone, and the first thing they would do upon awakening from a nap or after eating, or using the catbox, was go up give the scratcher a good workout.
Buy a separate (cut out) piece of carpet and let him scratch that. You could sprinkle some catnip on the cut out piece!
a water spray, so when hes being naughty spray him with a little bit of water. thats what my bro did as he didnt want his kitten jumping on the table
Trim his claws monthly - learn to do it yourself - a groomer can show you or have a groomer or vet do it. Are your scratching posts the kind that have jute rope? Those work better - cats prefer them to the carpet ones. When I caught my cat scratching on the sofa, I calmly picked him up, carried him to the post and demonstrated. He joined right in and it was like a game. He uses it all the time now. Another option is Soft Paws, the covers for cat claws. I haven't needed them but some people swear by them.
balls of yarn sprinkled with catnips. Good luck
Get a squirt bottle with water and squirt him once or twice in rear when he starts to scratch...it won't take long before he realizes that if he scratches the carpet, he'll get wet.
I wouldn't buy him a cut out piece of carpet because if he thinks it is okay to claw it then he'll think it is okay to claw your carpet and won't understand. Keep on trying different scratching posts, different cats like different things. Get his paw and scratch it against the scratch post and then give him a treat. I give my kitten Whisker Lickins' .
Make it a scratching post with a base on it %26 cover it with an old piece of carpet.
Buy a small water pistol and when you catch him/her clawing the carpet just spray him/her and it will soon get the idea..
If it's in a particular place that he scratches the carpet, put down some duct tape. Cats don't like scratching that as their claws get stuck. If not then use a spray bottle of water whenever you see him doing it.
I make the same recommendation to people all the time. A single cat, especially if he is alone for long periods of time will become bored. I have two cats (brothers) and they are much less of a problem since they can play with and annoy each other whenever they want.
We have plenty of things for them to scratch but sometimes they will scratch the carpet, anyway. They especially like to scratch natural wood like tree bark so you might try finding a thick piece of bark covered wood like a tree limb for him to use.
He needs toys and climbing towers as well as window perches so he can see outside. My guys will sit and look out the window for hours and hours. If weather permits, leave the window open a bit so he can hear and smell the outside, too.
Getting a few things scratched up a bit is part of having a cat. Keep him entertained and groomed and he should not be a problem.
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Every time you see him doing it take him to the scratching pole, persevere with it and he'll get the message... you could also try spraying him with a water pistol when you see him doing it.he soon get the message! good luck
You can get a cat deterent from the local pet store that you can put down on your carpet to deter him from scratching at it.
Hope this helps.
Can anyone tell me how to stop my cat overgrooming?
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cats generally only groom if they feel dirty. try brushing it every day around the same time so it learns that you will groom it as well so it doesnt have to do it as much. other then that just let it do what it wants i'm sure the cat knows what it needs and wants
The normal adult cat spends over a third of it's waking day grooming. Aside from the obvious benefits like ridding themselves of parasites and keeping the coat clean, cats also find grooming therapeutic in helping to relieve tension. Some sensitive cats use grooming as a comforting, diversionary activity when faced with some kind of challenge or perceived threat.
You haven't given any details about your cat or the extent of her grooming, so it's difficult to know what advice to offer. Do you mean that she is grooming to the point of inflicting small wounds on herself?
If she hasn't already been seen by a vet, then make an appointment for her. The vet can check for parasites, allergies or even diet sensitivity. If the vet rules out any medical causes then you need to consider why she is feeling stressed. There is a condition known as psychogenic "nervous" dermatitis and your vet will be able to advise you further on how to treat it.
Maybe the fact that your cat seems to 'over groom' is simply caused by a lack of other things to do.If your cat stays mostly indoors, it's good to play with him at least 15-30 minutes every day, and make sure he has something to play with while you're away. And even if your cat has the possibility to go outdoors, it's always good to show him some attention. To buy toys you can buy some in any pet shop, or, if you don't feel like buying something you can get some string and a cork to make your own toy. Simply cut a long piece of string and tie the cork to it. You can make your cat run after it or you can tickle him with it, therefore making him twist and turn to grab it. You can also buy one ore two brushes to groom him yourself. Most cats enjoy this practise and your cat will probably appreciate you doing this for him. But if your cat seems pretty happy just grooming himself, then you should probably let him. It gives him something to and it makes sure that he isn't the reason your place is dirty. And don't worry: most cats do spend their time grooming, sleeping and eating!
One of our cats was overgrooming - he even started developing bald patches on his legs. We read about it and apparently it was stress related. We gave him lots of fuss and played with him more than usual to make sure he wasn't bored. Eventually, he stopped overgrooming and his fur grew back.
Over-grooming? I don't think there's such thing. Maybe your cat is very vain. But if it's a hairball problem you're concerned about, try asking your local pet store about hairball remedies.
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