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The stronger your
cat’s health and the better your cat’s attitude is,
the more you will
be able to enjoy your cat’s unique personality and the more
pleasure
you will take from the relationship.
Good cat care will make your cat
more affectionate, and can dramatically reduce any behavior problems
that he or she may be displaying.If you want a richer and fuller
relationship with your cat, then take the time to care for your cat
properly.
How to
keep your cat happy when you're away, toys and playtime,
bringing a new animal into your home, feline depression, and more. Each cat
is different, but they all do seem to have an “internal
clock.” This tells them, for instance, to wake you up at the
same time
each day; when dinnertime rolls around; or to wait at the door just
before the school bus arrives. |
| Cat
and Water |
| Cats do
not fear water all the time. Water preference
varies between individuals, and when water encounters are on the
cat’s
terms, many kitties enjoy dabbling a paw in the water bowl or fish
tank. And with patience, some cats can be trained to accept
bathing, after all, show kitties are bathed all the time. In fact, one
gorgeous breed called the Turkish Van, or the "Turkish Swimming Cat"
loves water so much they may join you in the bathtub! |
| Emotional
and Psychological Problems |
| cats and
dogs do suffer from emotional and psychological problems.
Depression, obsessive/compulsive behaviors, and stress disorders are
common. Symptoms may include: excessive clawing or urine spraying;
hiding; excessive vocalizations; over-grooming, licking,
self-mutilation; repetitive behaviors (i.e., tail-chasing, fascination
with a ball/toy, etc.). These are conditions that require diagnosis by
a qualified veterinary behaviorist. Behavior modification, training,
and sometimes drug therapy usually in combination with behavior
modification, may be helpful. Drugs alone rarely prove
helpful—and even
when used, it typically takes many days or even weeks for the drug to
show a positive effect. |
| Old
Cat |
| Every cat
is an individual. Some aging cats very much enjoy the company
of other cats, particularly if they’ve shared their lives
with other
pets. But some old cats become kitty curmudgeons and may dislike being
aggravated by the attentions of other cats. If the cat has never been
around other pets, chances are the older cat will be happier remaining
an “only” kitty with all the human attention for
himself! |
| Clawing
the Furniture, Carpets, and Curtains |
| It is a
natural behavior for cats to sharpen their claws by scratching
on different textured surfaces. The trick is to provide your cat with a
suitable place to do it, such as a scratching post, or a piece of
carpet nailed to a board. This is most effective if you place multiple
scratching posts throughout the house in areas that your cat frequents.
Introduce your kitty to the new scratching areas and encourage her to
use them instead of your furniture. Keep a spray bottle filled with
water handy and give her a quick squirt each time she scratches in an
inappropriate area. She will soon learn which areas are acceptable for
scratching and which are not. |
| Cat
get Into The Garbage |
| Cats love
little holes.
It’s so much fun to poke their paws inside and
see what they can fish out! And with a garbage disposal in the sink,
there are a couple of other attractions built in--the faucet with
dripping water (what fun!), and the smell of food-leftovers. De-scent
the garbage disposal. Baking soda helps neutralize odors, but
I really love to take the rind of a lemon or orange, and run it through
the disposal. That leaves a wonderful citrus odor that people love, but
that’s off-putting to cats. |
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| Super Fast
Fact |
The
Persian cat
is one of the most beautiful cats with a long, luxurious
coat. Owning a Persian gives one the same gratification as owning a
beautiful work of art.
Wild Cat
Here
are 36 species of wild
cats. |
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