My girlfriend is moving to the East coast for college, but she can't take her cat with her. The cat's name is Slinky and she really adores it, so I grudgingly agreed to take care of it for her.
Here's the problem: this cat has the most raspy meow I've ever heard, and it coughs all the time. On several occasions, it has kept me awake at night with its coughing and raspy meows. I asked my friend who's training to become a vet to come check the cat out, and it turns out I would need to take it to the vet and pay for surgery to fix the problems it has. Now, I have a lot a things I'd rather spend money on than some stupid cat, so I decided it was time to get rid of it.
I drove out to the woods and hiked a fair distance away from the road. Then I put Slinky up on a tree branch so it couldn't follow me and went home. However, now I'm feeling a little guilty. I know there's no bears in those woods, but coyotes do live there. Do you guys think a cat could survive in the woods like that?
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CALM! At This MOMENT IT MUST BE In A HOT And SOFT PLACE... INSIDE OF THE STOMACH OF SOME COYOTE...,
Oh my God, how wrong of you! Domestic cats are used to being fed and cared for. You've just doomed the poor cat to starvation, or being killed by another animal, or a vehicle. Please go and try to find it.
Oh my God! You are sooooo cruel. Don't even know why your are asking this as you know you have done a terrible thing. How could you.
No, it's animal cruelty and you what you did is hideous. The cat will die from its health problem or be killed by coyotes or dogs or another wild animal or starve to death.
Get off the computer and try and go find it. If I were your girlfriend I'd dump you and call the police.
You should feel guilty. That was a really horrible thing to do. It is a domesticated cat and a sick one on top of that. Why couldn't you have at least had the decency to take it to a shelter? They could've given it medical care and possibly found it a new home where it would actually be wanted. You make me sick.
that was pretty shitty of you to do
you could have atleast took it to a shelter!!
NO! She/Hes domesticated! GET THAT CAT
As a member of PETA, I hope the cat comes back and scratches your eyes out. You probably just condemned it to death. Nice job.
depending on it's injuries, no. if the cat can't run, then it's surly to get eaten. and there's probably no food for it to eat. so im saying no.
We have a wild cat at home.
We live in the country... we give him water when its hot... but he lives mostly on field mice... and he is healthy as any other cat...
he is huge...like tiger HUGE. and friendly.
Next time take it to the shelter or a vet and have it put down in a humane, respectfull way. If you cant afford an animal, dont get one. Poor thing is out there suffering.
no you probably just killed it because if the cat is a house cat it doesent know how to catch food and it doesent know how to get shelter or fend for itself you should have gave it up for adoption or put it in an animal shelter its probably suffering right now of the sickness it had and it is probably going to suffer and die
no that cat can survive a while, but sorry to tell you this, it wont make it for long. people are always turning dogs and cats loose around here as well. we always find them either so severely starved that they need to be put down, or a raccoon or coyote will get them, not to mention eagles and hawks. but climate may also take its part in killing your cat.
honestly, its cruelty to do this, abandonment, and selfishness. the cat will suffer now, whereas you could have taken it to a shelter. it shows great irresponsibility on your part. domesticated animals rely on us. and for reasons.
Absolutely not!
That cat will have been used to being fed and having a roof over it head. It will have no idea how to look after itself in the wild. Where will it go in bad weather? Where will it sleep, what will it eat, etc.
That cat will most likely be dead within a week. Either wild animals will kill it or it will starve to death.
How incredibly cruel.
And betraying your girlfriends trust like that...Awful.
Go back to that place and see if you can find the cat, and take it to a shelter.
If you didn't want the cat, you should have taken it to a no kill shelter. It was very cruel of you to leave it out in the wild like that. No, he really doesn't have a chance of surviving. I don't know how you can sleep at night.
dont b suprised if the cat shows back up.yes it can survive.coyotes cant climb trees.if i was your girlfriend i would kick u 2 the curb.
There are cats and dogs who live in the wild but most were never domesticated to begin with. I had 2 cats who I let outside who would not come home for days, yet they found food and water somehow. Then again I live in the city, not the wilderness.
That was pretty foolish, leaving a cat in the wilderness. Your cat was domesticated and dependent on humans, unless a miracle happens he's probably not gonna survive.
This is the stupidest thing anyone can do - especially knowing that the cat is SICK for crying out loud. Why not take it to a shelter or a rescue group. Or even a vet - they will find it a home or at least put it to sleep. THe cat is not used to fend for itself outdoors. It will most likely starve, if it doesn't hack itself to death.
You ought to feel guilty, you just scentenced the cat to a slow painful death of starvation.
WOW I've been called cold hearted because i hunt. But man what you did is just wrong. That was the act of a selfish cold hearted sob. She left the cat with you because she loves and trusted you to take care of it. So tell us what happens when she comes for a visit and says wheres the cat. Nice going you had better get used to living a lie if you want to keep her or grow a pair and fess up to the crime and take the punishment.The cat can make it on its own. Chances are it will work its way back some place and be taken in. Cats adapt quickly many hunt smalll birds and game al their lives. None the less there is no excuse for what you did.
I'm referring you to the SPCA. You'll regret you ever done that dumb ***. I suggest you get that cat before the SPCA goto your door, they have your IP ! =]
Sorry to say this, but that was really cruel and thoughtless. it's ok that you don't want the cat, but you didnt have to abandon the cat in the woods. You had to think before you took action. You could of called you GF and tell her that you cant take care of her cat anymore, or you could of have taken the cat to a shelter where he can get adopted.
If you really feel guilty then you should get up and go look for that cat then thik of where to put him.
lmao @ everybody harassing you
Call local animal rescue groups and see if they can help you to trap the cat. Some of the animal rescue groups offer "no kill" policies, you want to talk to them. This was a bad idea. See if you can find Slinky and surrender him to an animal rescue centre. You should be able to catch him in a trap, if not put up posters and see if he's found his way into a nearby neighbourhood.
You dropped your girlfriends cat off to die out in the wild...what a jerk.
Karma will get you one of these days and bite you right in the ***!.
Coyotes kill cats whenever they find them, so yes, you should feel guilty, you put a domestic cat into a wild environment it doesn't know and can't find food or water in, and left it.
If you've got any morals you'll tell your girlfriend what you did and own up to it.
Even better-go back and see if you can find it if it managed to survive the night.
Humane societies and animal shelters are in the phone book of every city--they're the easiest first step to take in rehoming a cat. What were you thinking?
No way!! That cat has been used to being fed and water being in a bowl. It doesn't have the wild instinct to search for water and food. They do hunt mice but only if they see them run past not that they know where to look. Also if they are scared they will hide and not come out to hunt and they will die. Also you left it in a tree? How is it going to survive up there. Don't cats usually get stuck up trees? Do you really think that a cat could take on a coyote? What is your girlfriend going to say when she finds out the cat went missing? I think you shoud get it's favourite food and go and search for this cat. Also I have had the flu for a week and I was keeping my husband awake with my coughing and he didn't dump me in the wild up a tree!! You could at least let the cat sleep somewhere else.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Can a female cat be spayed when she is in heat?
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yes she can be, but it's generally not recommended, because there are increased risks of complications, such as increased haemorrhage (bleeding) during surgery as her uterus will be more vascularised (uhm, more blood goes to it) while she is in heat. Thus if it's not urgent, then wait a fortnight after her signs of heat, then book her in for a spay. Note that there usually will be increased costs associated ith spaying a queen on heat.
Your local vet will be able to advise you further on this.
apples
yes . but i would wait until she isnt as its not worth the risks which can be involed .
yes, but it costs more, and there is a danger of male cats trying to mount her and damaging her after the surgery.
Yes, they just charge more.
If I were you, I'd just grit my teeth and bear your cats insanity for awhile, and fix her as soon as she goes out of heat. Call your vet and talk to them about it. (Like, how much in advance do you have to make the appointment). I'd say in a week she'll likely be out of heat and you can fix her. Ahhh.. no more heat cycles.. You'll love it!!
You can, but it's safer to fix her when she is not in heat.
Can a female cat be infertile?
I have a cat that I've had since she was 8 weeks old; now she's almost 4 years old. We let her come and go as she pleases, and she's never been pregnant. When we adopted her from the animal shelter, they told us that she hadn't been spayed yet because she was too young, but when she never became pregnant, I took her to the vet and he verified that she had not been spayed. So, I've always assumed that she's infertile, but now I think she might be pregnant. I'm very confused. Any ideas?
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She might be infertile, chances are very high. Or she is a very smart cat:-) Anyway dont spay her as I'm sure ppl here will rush to advise you. Take care of her and if she is really pregnant this time, make sure babies find good homes. Good luck!
Should go get her spayed. If you got her from the shelter just remember that probably most of those kittens will end up in there and very few will be as lucky as her. Go get her spayed immediately unspayed cats can also contract feline hiv.. it will kill her so dont take a chance on her life or the lives of possible kittens just do the right thing
1. There are no male cats in your neighborhood
2. All the male cats have been neutered.
3. She is not attractive ? She is not attracted to cats.
Well any animal can be infertile humans aren't the only species that can be infertile .
maybe
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She might be infertile, chances are very high. Or she is a very smart cat:-) Anyway dont spay her as I'm sure ppl here will rush to advise you. Take care of her and if she is really pregnant this time, make sure babies find good homes. Good luck!
Should go get her spayed. If you got her from the shelter just remember that probably most of those kittens will end up in there and very few will be as lucky as her. Go get her spayed immediately unspayed cats can also contract feline hiv.. it will kill her so dont take a chance on her life or the lives of possible kittens just do the right thing
1. There are no male cats in your neighborhood
2. All the male cats have been neutered.
3. She is not attractive ? She is not attracted to cats.
Well any animal can be infertile humans aren't the only species that can be infertile .
maybe
Can a female cat "not" go into heat?
I have a two year old female that that was the runt of her litter. We have not got her fixed yet since she has been an indoor cat and she has never done the dread "yowl" I remember well from my cat growing up. Well now we live in a townhouse and she has been pushing her way outside. It is time to get her fixed. But what I would like to know, she has never shown any signs of being in heat. She is also very anti social and doesn't like people. Could she just not be going through heat or just shy away for us not to notice because of her social anxiety. Also, can a cat spontaneously go into heat when outside or is it in a cycle?
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Cats are pretty sneaky about a heat cycle, especially if they are also shy cats anyway. Dogs have a much more obvious discharge... it's easy to miss a cat's cycle... that's how so many people end up with OOPS! litters. A friend of mine never noticed her cat in heat but wondered why every so often the cat peed in her laundry and hung out at the windows and doors. I told her she was probably in heat, and her vet confirmed it. They can come in as often as once a month, depending on the cat, and they can become pregnant again while still nursing a litter. Cats are REALLY prolific! I would get her spayed ASAP so you don't have the responsibility of placing kittens. Most shelters are absolutely overrun with cats and many now refuse to take them. I rescue street cats and after I've placed cats with everyone I know (and many live with me!), I've run out of places too, and it kills me to see them sick and on the streets. Unwanted kittens are so easy to prevent, and your kitty will be much happier and calmer! Did you know that queens (female cats) that keep cycling and don't get bred can even get sick?
I had to get mine fixed she was in heat every other week whining out loud and late at nite,she kept wrecking my blinds to try to get in the windows.I would say just get her fixed and you will never have to worry about it again,They help you if your on a fixed income,they pay for it.And now mine has all her rabies shots and the chip.Shes a much better cat to.
Unless there is an underlying medical condition, female cats go into heat in cycles. Typically, the cat wanting or getting outside is an indication that she is already in heat. I'm sure your cat has had her heat cycle before, it just went unnoticed.
Some human girls have very painful periods. I only have minor discomfort my first night. Some girls' periods last a week, mine are usually only 4 days. Some girls have a heavy flow.. other's dont.
Point is, everyone's periods are different. Same with cats.
Some cats go in heat, but don't desplay the excessive vocalizations and behaviors that others do.
Does NOT mean your cat hasn't been in heat.
Cats can go in the heat....i think?
i needed two points
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Some girls have "silent heats". I have had two breeding girls like this. Yes, they eventually go into heat and become very responsive to a boy when there is one available to them. Your girl will become social with the humans in her life when she is not dealing with invisible hormones.
Female Cats and Kittens,that aren't spayed go into heating,seeking a mate to have babies with.This process involves meowing loudly,moving about alot,and getting excited when a male approches.
The only way to prevent this is to get your cat/kitten spayed.This can be done by your local vet.Unless you want babies,I suggest you get your cat spayed.
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Cats are pretty sneaky about a heat cycle, especially if they are also shy cats anyway. Dogs have a much more obvious discharge... it's easy to miss a cat's cycle... that's how so many people end up with OOPS! litters. A friend of mine never noticed her cat in heat but wondered why every so often the cat peed in her laundry and hung out at the windows and doors. I told her she was probably in heat, and her vet confirmed it. They can come in as often as once a month, depending on the cat, and they can become pregnant again while still nursing a litter. Cats are REALLY prolific! I would get her spayed ASAP so you don't have the responsibility of placing kittens. Most shelters are absolutely overrun with cats and many now refuse to take them. I rescue street cats and after I've placed cats with everyone I know (and many live with me!), I've run out of places too, and it kills me to see them sick and on the streets. Unwanted kittens are so easy to prevent, and your kitty will be much happier and calmer! Did you know that queens (female cats) that keep cycling and don't get bred can even get sick?
I had to get mine fixed she was in heat every other week whining out loud and late at nite,she kept wrecking my blinds to try to get in the windows.I would say just get her fixed and you will never have to worry about it again,They help you if your on a fixed income,they pay for it.And now mine has all her rabies shots and the chip.Shes a much better cat to.
Unless there is an underlying medical condition, female cats go into heat in cycles. Typically, the cat wanting or getting outside is an indication that she is already in heat. I'm sure your cat has had her heat cycle before, it just went unnoticed.
Some human girls have very painful periods. I only have minor discomfort my first night. Some girls' periods last a week, mine are usually only 4 days. Some girls have a heavy flow.. other's dont.
Point is, everyone's periods are different. Same with cats.
Some cats go in heat, but don't desplay the excessive vocalizations and behaviors that others do.
Does NOT mean your cat hasn't been in heat.
Cats can go in the heat....i think?
i needed two points
=]
Some girls have "silent heats". I have had two breeding girls like this. Yes, they eventually go into heat and become very responsive to a boy when there is one available to them. Your girl will become social with the humans in her life when she is not dealing with invisible hormones.
Female Cats and Kittens,that aren't spayed go into heating,seeking a mate to have babies with.This process involves meowing loudly,moving about alot,and getting excited when a male approches.
The only way to prevent this is to get your cat/kitten spayed.This can be done by your local vet.Unless you want babies,I suggest you get your cat spayed.
Can a Devon Rex be happy as the only pet in an apartment?
I'm thinking of getting a cat and like the Devon Rex. I have done extensive research on the internet and even talked to some breeders. The cat would be alone in the apartment during the day while I'm at work. I have read they don't always like to be alone and can even be bored and destructive if alone too much. Having two cats would be too much I feel. The apartment also has a balcony. Could this be a problem for a curious Devon? Any other advice I should consider?
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Go to the animal shelter and adopt two kittens from the same litter. They will keep each other company while you are at work. You will also be able to give a home to these animals who might otherwise be put to sleep if nobody adopts them.
I like what the previous poster said, but I'd say to adopt two adult cats from the shelter. Adult cats have a MUCH HARDER time getting placed, and also, with an adult, you know the personality.
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Go to the animal shelter and adopt two kittens from the same litter. They will keep each other company while you are at work. You will also be able to give a home to these animals who might otherwise be put to sleep if nobody adopts them.
I like what the previous poster said, but I'd say to adopt two adult cats from the shelter. Adult cats have a MUCH HARDER time getting placed, and also, with an adult, you know the personality.
Can a clawed cat be trained not to tear up the rugs and furniture?
I used to have a cat, but haven't since I bought a house and completely remodeled it. Now the house is done, and I'd like to get a cat again. I don't like the idea of de-clawing - I think it's cruel. But, I now have expensive furniture in the house and also 2 very expensive antique persian rugs.
How is a clawed cat trained not to scratch/claw these things. I've always had problems in the past with this.
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Believe it or not, your feline friends have more intelligence than your canine ones do and can learn more tricks faster than a dog can. That is a proven fact. I also can attest to that since I can train my two cats to do the same things my brother is training his two dogs to do and they learn it quicker and master it faster than the dogs.
To train a cat to scratch where they should, you need to either take a vacation for a week or make sure that your feline friend has his own room and is locked in it when you are not in the same area with him/her. Cats love to scratch and they love best to scratch things above where then can elongate their bodies. They also prefer natural things to scratch more than man made ones but use what they are given or can find if the real macoy isn't available. Be sure to have at least one Condo (cat climber) in each room the cat is allowed it or at least in an area that is close to a double room like living/dining area or dining/kitchen area. Make sure it is at least 5 to 6 feet high or higher and their is at least 1 long pole/post that has either natural wood or natural twine rope on it. They are making them that way now all the time. Also, get yourself a thick all natural twine/tweed foot wiping mat from your department store or rug shop. Be sure that it is not flimsy but a good tight weave. A lot of cats prefer to scratch in a standing down position rather than a standing up stretched position. This way, you can allow your cat to choose. I have one cat that does the rug and the other that does the poles. Put catnip on the mat and rub it onto the poles so that the smell is there more than the actual catnip itself. This encourages them to go to that area. Cats naturally scratch so you do not have to do the motion of scratching with them like you would a dog. Cats also love treats and since they are obligate carnavoirs, (all meat eaters), the best treat is a piece of plain cooked all natural meat in a small portion with no spices on it. You can make these yourself and keep them in the freezer with the meat you are having for dinner but do not use seafood or beef. Beef tends to be a harsh meat on the cats intestines and seafood isn't good for them. It isn't their normal food if they were in the wild and cats do not fish, they hunt. Chicken, duck, turkey, venison, are all good choices. When you get ready to prepare this for yourself, take some and put it into a pan of water and cook it just until it is done. Break it into tiny pieces and freeze them in ziploc freezer bags. You can take out what you need and keep it in the refridgerator or nuke it for a few seconds until it thaws and use it for treats. Now, keep an eye on your cat. Whenever it does something you like it to do, praise it (always using the same praise so they get the message and learn that praise), like 'good kitty' or 'good boy', etc. and immediately give the treat. Whenever they do not do what you want them to do, use a very stern voice and command and the best one is to pick a sound that you would not use whenever you talked to a human. For example, never use the word NO since you also use that with humans and if they hear the word NO they may take it as a 'bad' thing they are doing when all they are doing is a good thing. That will confuse them in the long run and prolong their training. I use ehhh! ehhh! ehhh! very loudly and in a different tone than my normal voice. I only use it when it is absolutely necessary and they know it means they are in trouble now. I had both these cats trained to the scratching post and rug in a week while they were still less than 3 months old. Now, I still praise them for stratching in the right places several times a week just to reinstate that they are good boys and give them treats too every so often but they just scratch there because it is habit now. I've trained them to stay off things they aren't allowed on and even stay out of places they shouldn't be in as well as they know a lot of commands for only being a year old. They can sit, stay, lay down, fetch, jump up, jump over, roll over and also play games like peek a boo, hide and seek and my favorite one is red light, green light, a game I liked as a kid. My younger one plays bat and ball and ping pong ball too. Of course he play with his paw but he can hit 7 out of 10 back to me. Training a cat is not different than training a baby. You have to use lots of love and patience and repetition. One thing to remember though with animals, is that you need to think like them to have success. An animal does not look at you as a human. They look at you as the 'leader of the pack' and they will constantly rival for taking over the leadership of the pack. No matter what game you play with them or what you are teaching them, never let them win in the end. If you are holding a toy on a string and they grab it with their teeth and pull, make sure that you allow them to pull it because that teaches them their skills, just never let them get the whole thing and run with it unless you chase them and get it back. The more they win, the less you will have control over them. House pets can have a lot of fun in this type of discipline and you can have lots of fun teaching them but through it all, you are still the leader of the pack and not their owner. Good luck.
Yes you buy a scatching post and teach it to scratch that and not the carpet/rugs/furniture.
Have a couple cat scratchers around and sprinkle cat nip on them. If you see them start to use your couch, redirect them to the cat scratcher. Some cat's never have that issue. I had one that did and one that didn't.
YAY! u r a VERY good person for choosing not to declaw ur kitty. i had this prob too, but i went online, and the areas that ur cat can reach on these valuable items, u should like put strips of foil, and when the cat goes to claw these items, the foil will annoy it, and it will learn that it does not like to claw these items, and once it gives up clawing on them, u may remove the foil. (i noe, the i dea of foiled furniture is odd, but it works)
You can give it more attractive alternatives, but I don't think you can "train" a cat for things like that. Not any cat I've known.
The other posters are right. Put out more attractive alternatives.
Try softpaws, you can get them at petsmart or at the link posted below.
Thats tough because its a natural behavior for cats. You can try Soft Paws. Its a product which you glue over the nails. You can do it yourself and it won't shred the furniture. Just make sure you don't trim the nails too short since the super glue needs something to hold on to. Yes super glue. Thats what we use at the vet clinic where I work at. They come in different colors as well.
You put sticky tape on or by the areas you don't want the cat to scratch and squirt her with water if you see her scratch those things. Get scratching posts and praise the kitty when you see her use them.
There are covers that you can buy to place over the cats nails, if you want to be bothered with it. One of my cats came declawed from the pound, the other has claws. I take the clawed one every week and pop her claws out and trim them down with clippers, but she is a very mellow and cooperative cat. Other than that, it's very, very hard to train kitties. Try getting a scratching post that smells like catnip so the cat will be encouraged to use that instead of your things. I attached a link to the claw covers.
I've had cats my whole life and they have all been declawed and none have ever been traumatized as they say happens when you declaw them. I have the happiest cats in the world. You just have to keep them in the house. It make them nicer if it does anything to their personality.
I got 2 cats. And they both know how to use da scathing post.all u got 2 do is show it 2 them. After a while they'll know not 2 scracth the rugs but the scratching post.
My cat has never scratched the furniture because I got her declawed and it did not do anything to her personality and she is the sweetest cat and it did not do anything to her. She is a very happy cat.
How is a clawed cat trained not to scratch/claw these things. I've always had problems in the past with this.
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Believe it or not, your feline friends have more intelligence than your canine ones do and can learn more tricks faster than a dog can. That is a proven fact. I also can attest to that since I can train my two cats to do the same things my brother is training his two dogs to do and they learn it quicker and master it faster than the dogs.
To train a cat to scratch where they should, you need to either take a vacation for a week or make sure that your feline friend has his own room and is locked in it when you are not in the same area with him/her. Cats love to scratch and they love best to scratch things above where then can elongate their bodies. They also prefer natural things to scratch more than man made ones but use what they are given or can find if the real macoy isn't available. Be sure to have at least one Condo (cat climber) in each room the cat is allowed it or at least in an area that is close to a double room like living/dining area or dining/kitchen area. Make sure it is at least 5 to 6 feet high or higher and their is at least 1 long pole/post that has either natural wood or natural twine rope on it. They are making them that way now all the time. Also, get yourself a thick all natural twine/tweed foot wiping mat from your department store or rug shop. Be sure that it is not flimsy but a good tight weave. A lot of cats prefer to scratch in a standing down position rather than a standing up stretched position. This way, you can allow your cat to choose. I have one cat that does the rug and the other that does the poles. Put catnip on the mat and rub it onto the poles so that the smell is there more than the actual catnip itself. This encourages them to go to that area. Cats naturally scratch so you do not have to do the motion of scratching with them like you would a dog. Cats also love treats and since they are obligate carnavoirs, (all meat eaters), the best treat is a piece of plain cooked all natural meat in a small portion with no spices on it. You can make these yourself and keep them in the freezer with the meat you are having for dinner but do not use seafood or beef. Beef tends to be a harsh meat on the cats intestines and seafood isn't good for them. It isn't their normal food if they were in the wild and cats do not fish, they hunt. Chicken, duck, turkey, venison, are all good choices. When you get ready to prepare this for yourself, take some and put it into a pan of water and cook it just until it is done. Break it into tiny pieces and freeze them in ziploc freezer bags. You can take out what you need and keep it in the refridgerator or nuke it for a few seconds until it thaws and use it for treats. Now, keep an eye on your cat. Whenever it does something you like it to do, praise it (always using the same praise so they get the message and learn that praise), like 'good kitty' or 'good boy', etc. and immediately give the treat. Whenever they do not do what you want them to do, use a very stern voice and command and the best one is to pick a sound that you would not use whenever you talked to a human. For example, never use the word NO since you also use that with humans and if they hear the word NO they may take it as a 'bad' thing they are doing when all they are doing is a good thing. That will confuse them in the long run and prolong their training. I use ehhh! ehhh! ehhh! very loudly and in a different tone than my normal voice. I only use it when it is absolutely necessary and they know it means they are in trouble now. I had both these cats trained to the scratching post and rug in a week while they were still less than 3 months old. Now, I still praise them for stratching in the right places several times a week just to reinstate that they are good boys and give them treats too every so often but they just scratch there because it is habit now. I've trained them to stay off things they aren't allowed on and even stay out of places they shouldn't be in as well as they know a lot of commands for only being a year old. They can sit, stay, lay down, fetch, jump up, jump over, roll over and also play games like peek a boo, hide and seek and my favorite one is red light, green light, a game I liked as a kid. My younger one plays bat and ball and ping pong ball too. Of course he play with his paw but he can hit 7 out of 10 back to me. Training a cat is not different than training a baby. You have to use lots of love and patience and repetition. One thing to remember though with animals, is that you need to think like them to have success. An animal does not look at you as a human. They look at you as the 'leader of the pack' and they will constantly rival for taking over the leadership of the pack. No matter what game you play with them or what you are teaching them, never let them win in the end. If you are holding a toy on a string and they grab it with their teeth and pull, make sure that you allow them to pull it because that teaches them their skills, just never let them get the whole thing and run with it unless you chase them and get it back. The more they win, the less you will have control over them. House pets can have a lot of fun in this type of discipline and you can have lots of fun teaching them but through it all, you are still the leader of the pack and not their owner. Good luck.
Yes you buy a scatching post and teach it to scratch that and not the carpet/rugs/furniture.
Have a couple cat scratchers around and sprinkle cat nip on them. If you see them start to use your couch, redirect them to the cat scratcher. Some cat's never have that issue. I had one that did and one that didn't.
YAY! u r a VERY good person for choosing not to declaw ur kitty. i had this prob too, but i went online, and the areas that ur cat can reach on these valuable items, u should like put strips of foil, and when the cat goes to claw these items, the foil will annoy it, and it will learn that it does not like to claw these items, and once it gives up clawing on them, u may remove the foil. (i noe, the i dea of foiled furniture is odd, but it works)
You can give it more attractive alternatives, but I don't think you can "train" a cat for things like that. Not any cat I've known.
The other posters are right. Put out more attractive alternatives.
Try softpaws, you can get them at petsmart or at the link posted below.
Thats tough because its a natural behavior for cats. You can try Soft Paws. Its a product which you glue over the nails. You can do it yourself and it won't shred the furniture. Just make sure you don't trim the nails too short since the super glue needs something to hold on to. Yes super glue. Thats what we use at the vet clinic where I work at. They come in different colors as well.
You put sticky tape on or by the areas you don't want the cat to scratch and squirt her with water if you see her scratch those things. Get scratching posts and praise the kitty when you see her use them.
There are covers that you can buy to place over the cats nails, if you want to be bothered with it. One of my cats came declawed from the pound, the other has claws. I take the clawed one every week and pop her claws out and trim them down with clippers, but she is a very mellow and cooperative cat. Other than that, it's very, very hard to train kitties. Try getting a scratching post that smells like catnip so the cat will be encouraged to use that instead of your things. I attached a link to the claw covers.
I've had cats my whole life and they have all been declawed and none have ever been traumatized as they say happens when you declaw them. I have the happiest cats in the world. You just have to keep them in the house. It make them nicer if it does anything to their personality.
I got 2 cats. And they both know how to use da scathing post.all u got 2 do is show it 2 them. After a while they'll know not 2 scracth the rugs but the scratching post.
My cat has never scratched the furniture because I got her declawed and it did not do anything to her personality and she is the sweetest cat and it did not do anything to her. She is a very happy cat.
Can a cat lose hair if he's been in a lot of catfights?
There used to be a Persian cat who lived down the street from me.He has been missing for several months. I am almost certain I saw this cat today because he looked like the same cat in the face the only difference was that this cat had lost a lot of hair.He was a tomcat who used to get into a lot of fights. Can cats lose their hair this way?
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Yes. He can also have FIV or a thyroid condition.
Yes.
Yup.. Especially if he is all scarred up.
Yes.
Yes. When cats fight, they go all out scratching and biting. They will rip out each others fur, and most likely if the tom cat doesn't have his rabies shot and scratches the Persian, the Persian will end up with abscess'
Yes, fighting can cause this; also living outside in conditions they are not used to can make them sick, get fleas, mites, not the right nutrition, weather and other things which can cause hair loss.
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Yes. He can also have FIV or a thyroid condition.
Yes.
Yup.. Especially if he is all scarred up.
Yes.
Yes. When cats fight, they go all out scratching and biting. They will rip out each others fur, and most likely if the tom cat doesn't have his rabies shot and scratches the Persian, the Persian will end up with abscess'
Yes, fighting can cause this; also living outside in conditions they are not used to can make them sick, get fleas, mites, not the right nutrition, weather and other things which can cause hair loss.
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