Q. I recently put my cat on a diet (vet's advice) and he spends a lot of time begging me for food now. He yells and paws at me, even when I'm sleeping. It's only been a week since the diet started so maybe this will subside but I wanted to know if there's a "good" way of responding - does it make it worse to pick him up, pet him or is it better to ignore it? Does anything work?
A. You really just have to wait it out. Remember that your cat has absolutly nothing to do except test you. Seriously. You as a human have bills to pay, tv to watch, books to read, internet, the lawn to mow, etc...
Figuring out how to get what he wants is all you cat has to think about.
If he begs for an hour and you finally give in, just to shut him up, you have just taught him that all he has to do in the future is beg for an hour. Cats are unlike dogs in many ways, but a significant difference is that cats will respond to reward much more readily than they do to punishment. If he gets what he wants after a long ordeal of you pushing him away or yelling at him to leave you alone, he will forget about all the negative stuff and remember that, "hey, at least I know that eventually I'll get the food I want."
Figuring out how to get what he wants is all you cat has to think about.
If he begs for an hour and you finally give in, just to shut him up, you have just taught him that all he has to do in the future is beg for an hour. Cats are unlike dogs in many ways, but a significant difference is that cats will respond to reward much more readily than they do to punishment. If he gets what he wants after a long ordeal of you pushing him away or yelling at him to leave you alone, he will forget about all the negative stuff and remember that, "hey, at least I know that eventually I'll get the food I want."
Why does my cat keep peeing outside the litter box?
Q. Recently my mom and I took in a stray (who is about 2 or 3 years old). He's been to the vet a month or so ago - he's healthy, got his shots, neutered etc. We also have 2 older cats. At first we kept him in our side guest room. Now the cats don't mind each other so much (they don't break into fights and can stand being in the same room with one another. Sometimes they even play). But this new cat just started doing something weird - he pees on the couch in his room (not just a spray, but a FULL ON urination). Happened about three times. We got rid of the couch. Mind you, his litter box is always clean. Now that the couch is gone, he pees on the floor, in the spot where the couch used to be. I'm nervous he could have a UTI and is going somewhere he feels comfortable to urinate. My mom thinks it's behavioral or territorial. We're not sure. Has anyone encountered a problem like this? Please help! I am thinking of asking the vet for advice too.
Thanks to all those who have answered so far! - I believe he poops in the litter box, but only pees outside of it. So I don't think it could be a problem with the litter? I suppose a trip to the vet is kind of necessary now.
And our one cat, Pongo, loves to follow our stray, Padfoot, around the house a lot and sniff his butt all the time. I caught him once staring at Padfoot while he was using the litter box (I suppose waiting for him to finish so he could sniff his butt!). So maybe he needs more privacy haha.
My friend just told me her cat did the same thing because she had crystals in her urine and it went away/she stopped doing it once they got medication. So a trip to the vet it is! Thanks to everyone who answered!
Thanks to all those who have answered so far! - I believe he poops in the litter box, but only pees outside of it. So I don't think it could be a problem with the litter? I suppose a trip to the vet is kind of necessary now.
And our one cat, Pongo, loves to follow our stray, Padfoot, around the house a lot and sniff his butt all the time. I caught him once staring at Padfoot while he was using the litter box (I suppose waiting for him to finish so he could sniff his butt!). So maybe he needs more privacy haha.
My friend just told me her cat did the same thing because she had crystals in her urine and it went away/she stopped doing it once they got medication. So a trip to the vet it is! Thanks to everyone who answered!
A. Your cat may be ill or perhaps needs to be spayed. Improper elimination is often a symptom of a medical problem. Usually it's a urinary infection and easily treated. These conditions are PAINFUL, so your cat associates the litter box with pain and avoids it. So off to the vet!
Litter box problems are very frustrating for all.....human and feline. Here's a link that you might find helpful:
http://www.absolutelycats.com/22LitterBox.html
Here's a link to Cat Attract Kitty Litter. Many have had success with this product:
http://www.preciouscat.com/
And, if you need help cleaning up "mistakes"
http://www.preciouscat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Email_026587-PC_ChinaVer.pdf
Good Luck!
Litter box problems are very frustrating for all.....human and feline. Here's a link that you might find helpful:
http://www.absolutelycats.com/22LitterBox.html
Here's a link to Cat Attract Kitty Litter. Many have had success with this product:
http://www.preciouscat.com/
And, if you need help cleaning up "mistakes"
http://www.preciouscat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Email_026587-PC_ChinaVer.pdf
Good Luck!
My cat went into labor 24 hours ago and only had 1 kitten. How long will she go before having the rest?
Q. She has been in labor all day and not had another kitten in the past 24 hours. I have been rubbing her tummy all day and she has been puching but no other kittens have came. I am worried because she is breathing funny. I can't afford to take her to the vet. Any advice???
A. The kittens should not be more than 2 hours apart in delivery time. Your cat needs to see a vet immediately because the kitten is probably lodged/stuck in her which can and will kill the kittens and the mom. If you can't afford to take her to the vet, you cannot afford kittens by any means! Take her to the emergency vet immediately or you will have no cats! They often let you make playments over time- this is an emergency and she needs to be seen.
Your cat and the kittens are suffering and you need to be responsible and take her to the vet immediately.
Your cat and the kittens are suffering and you need to be responsible and take her to the vet immediately.
How do i help my cats bladder infection?
Q. My sister is so stupid and cant do a simple job of cleaning a litterbox, so my cat got an infection in his bladder. If it gets worse im taking him to the vet, but any advice on keeping him under control to where he can move? Thanks guys! Xoxoxo
A. If you think he has a bladder infection he needs to go to the vet NOW not if it gets worse.
Rather than trying to limit his movement get him the antibiotics he needs.
Rather than trying to limit his movement get him the antibiotics he needs.
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