Okay my house is starting to become overrun by fleas..i have this hartz 2 in 1 flea and tick cat spray that i put on my cat and it says not only can you put it on them.but that you can use on their bedding and other areas as needed.i was wondering if it would hurt anything to spray it in my carpet?
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I agree that you have to use a product like Frontline or Revolution on your pets. Hartz is not safe to use on cats and isn't effective on dogs. They say that it is, but I have heard to many reports that it isn't safe. Also, you will need to replace the bag in your vacuum after you vacuum every time until the fleas are gone. You can be picking up larvae and it can reproduce in the bag and actually spit fleas out when you are trying to suck them up. Try using a flea powder for the floor, or a solution of boric acid and salt. This will dry out the eggs and larvae thus ending the flea life cycle. Good luck!
ADVANTIX for cats is better.it will kill the source of the fleas.plus get rid of ticks and mosquitoes.
Check the label to see if there are warnings to use on fabric or carpets (discoloration, etc.)
Doubtful, but I wouldn't use a whole lot. Have you thought about having the house bug bombed? It might be a smart idea to do that to get rid of them, then use the spray to prevent them from coming back.
Find an area of carpet that isn't too noticeable and spray some of that stuff on it. If it doesn't stain the carpet, they it is safe to spray on your carpet.
An alternative to consider would be to get some Frontline Plus or Advantix for each of your animals. Apply it as directed.be sure to get it right down on the animals skin.not just on the fur. This stuff doesn't just kill the fleas on the animal, but in the animal's environment, as well. Most of the fleas in your house are not on your animals. They actually just jump on the animal to feed and fall off when they are full. With the flea spray, you are only getting the fleas you manage to hit that are on your animal at the time. The Frontline or Advantix, will kill every flea, everyplace your animal lays, or as they jump onto your animal. They even prevent flea eggs from hatching and kill flea larvae before they can develop into fleas.
These products can seem expensive. Just stop for a minute and count up how much you would spend for bombs and flea spray and still maybe not get all the fleas. In the long run, the Frontline or Advantix are less expensive. You apply it once a month, the fleas go away, and don't come back.
I use Frontline Plus on my animals and just vacuum the carpets, couch, chair, mattresses (You get the idea). I waited too long to get my animals started with the Frontline one year and the house was infested. I just used the Frontlline and the sweeper. Worked great!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Cat Sneezing?
My cat has been sneezing uncontrollably the past few days. All of a sudden, he just started sneezing, and has seemingly never stopped. His breathing sounds like he has a stuffy nose, but I don't know if that is such a thing for cats?
Does anyone know what might be up, and if a trip to the vet should be in order?
Thanks!
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It sounds like your kitty may have a respiratory infection. Take him to the vet they most likey will put him on antibiotics.
Time for a trip to the vets. Could be the start of a respiratory infection and should be treated.
definatly take him 2 the vet it mite be just a cold but it could be sometin much much worse
Something is obviously bothering him,hard to say what it is,not much help am I. Guess a vist to the Vet.is in order. good luck.
Icebabe and Alkarah are right. It might be a simple seasonal allergy- but kitties do catch colds. And things that might look like simple colds at first in a cat could in fact be far more serious.
Good luck!
vet it might just be a cold or something
the vet will make him better
My cats have also been sneezing. I'm wondering if it could be to the change in weather. I have had the furnace on a few times and the air is dryer. If it doesn't clear up I would take him to the vet. Cats get colds and upper respiratory viruses. Respiratory infections can be quite serious.
A trip to the vet, definately ! Sounds like she has some kind of upper respitory infection/problem.
Take him to the vet-my cat had the same thing and ruined my furniture (eww, huh?). Unfortunately, he might be susceptible to them now, so keep an eye out for future infections. It will clear up quickly with an antibiotic.
sounds like an allergy and i would get him to the vet asap.
MAKE SURE TO GO TO THE VET!
I have had this happen as well - it could be minor (like a bad tooth) or alot worse and the animal probably will need antibotics to cure the problem. good luck and "god bless the lil one"
sounds like your cats has a cold
definately needs to see the vet.probably has a kitty cold or allergies
my cat is the same..my vet said when the weathers are changing, he has a little trubble breathing. Make sure u rinse out ur water twice a day and keep plants and detergents out of his way. MAke the temperature just right or he will be too cold or too hot.
Maybe it has allergies
Yes a trip to the vet is in order. I just went through this with my cats. The antibiotics wont fix the cold but they will prevent a second infection that usually comes along with them getting a cold. I would try bringing your kitty in the bathroom whenever you or someone in your household has a shower, Keep your kitty from going outside. Good luck this usually gets worse than just a sneeze so make sure you get to the vet right away. Good Luck!
A trip to the vet is definitely in order. The cat could be having a bout of the cold or flu, or it can have something stuck up its nose (which happens more than we realize). In either case, the vet will be able to help.
Does anyone know what might be up, and if a trip to the vet should be in order?
Thanks!
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It sounds like your kitty may have a respiratory infection. Take him to the vet they most likey will put him on antibiotics.
Time for a trip to the vets. Could be the start of a respiratory infection and should be treated.
definatly take him 2 the vet it mite be just a cold but it could be sometin much much worse
Something is obviously bothering him,hard to say what it is,not much help am I. Guess a vist to the Vet.is in order. good luck.
Icebabe and Alkarah are right. It might be a simple seasonal allergy- but kitties do catch colds. And things that might look like simple colds at first in a cat could in fact be far more serious.
Good luck!
vet it might just be a cold or something
the vet will make him better
My cats have also been sneezing. I'm wondering if it could be to the change in weather. I have had the furnace on a few times and the air is dryer. If it doesn't clear up I would take him to the vet. Cats get colds and upper respiratory viruses. Respiratory infections can be quite serious.
A trip to the vet, definately ! Sounds like she has some kind of upper respitory infection/problem.
Take him to the vet-my cat had the same thing and ruined my furniture (eww, huh?). Unfortunately, he might be susceptible to them now, so keep an eye out for future infections. It will clear up quickly with an antibiotic.
sounds like an allergy and i would get him to the vet asap.
MAKE SURE TO GO TO THE VET!
I have had this happen as well - it could be minor (like a bad tooth) or alot worse and the animal probably will need antibotics to cure the problem. good luck and "god bless the lil one"
sounds like your cats has a cold
definately needs to see the vet.probably has a kitty cold or allergies
my cat is the same..my vet said when the weathers are changing, he has a little trubble breathing. Make sure u rinse out ur water twice a day and keep plants and detergents out of his way. MAke the temperature just right or he will be too cold or too hot.
Maybe it has allergies
Yes a trip to the vet is in order. I just went through this with my cats. The antibiotics wont fix the cold but they will prevent a second infection that usually comes along with them getting a cold. I would try bringing your kitty in the bathroom whenever you or someone in your household has a shower, Keep your kitty from going outside. Good luck this usually gets worse than just a sneeze so make sure you get to the vet right away. Good Luck!
A trip to the vet is definitely in order. The cat could be having a bout of the cold or flu, or it can have something stuck up its nose (which happens more than we realize). In either case, the vet will be able to help.
Cat sneezing.?
My cat started sneezing about 3 to 4 days ago. The frequency is about 3 to 6 times an hour then nothing for a few hours. I hear no change in breathing patterns. I have also noticed no change in her behavior. She still grooms and eats normally. She is a 4 year old indoor house cat. This morning she sneezed and immediately after, she tilted her head stretched out her paw and made a very strange meow for about 5 to 10 seconds like she was in pain. She continues to sneeze but has not repeated what I interpret as a painful meow.
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It is not normal for cats to sneeze a lot. Do NOT give your cat 12.5 mgs of Benedryl twice a day, good God! You people are idiots. You should take your cat to the Vet. It can be many different things. Change in the weather (even if she is totally inside, doors get opened and closed) My cat is allergic to mold. Every time it rains and then a few days later the wind blows he starts sneezing like crazy. She could have inheld something up inside her nostril and it is irritating her causing the sneezing. If this is the case she may get rid of it herself, or the Dr. may have to remove it before it causes an infection. Do you burn candles, or spray air freshiners? Have you put something like carpet fresh down. Have you steam cleaned your carpets with some chemicals? Vaccumed, stirring up dust? Maybe not vacuumed in a while, thus accumulating too much dust and dust mites? You can have your cat tested for allergies but they are usually less than effective, and VERY expensive. Since cats noses are closer to the ground, the culpret is usually something to do with carpets. The best thing to do if she continues this pattern is to eliminate things that might cause her to sneeze, like I've mentioned above. When she sneezes, does anything come out of her nose. If so is it clear or green/yellow mucus? Green/yellow suggests a infection, like sinus. If it is clear, it is probably an allergy. If you live in a very dry climate you might try putting her in a very small room or a kennel and using a humidifier, or put her in a bathroom and close the door. Turn on the hot shower and let the room get all steamed up. If you live in a humid state, like I do, you might need a dehumidifier. My cat gets breathing treatments three times a week. I put him in his kennel which is covered with plastic and put the end of the nebulizer through the front of the door. He has medication that he inhales for 10 minutes. Like people with ashma No more pills or shots! It's great. Good luck.
The cats allergic to you.
next time tell your cat not to eat anymore birds cuz it's just got the bird flu.
maybe she has allergies..or yeah.
take her to the vet.
it is normalfor most cats to sneazealot. now, about the meow, i have no idea.
maybe you should clean your house, she could be inhaling dust causing her to sneeze
you should take her to the vet could be allergies or something more. in the mean time you can give her 12.5mg of Benadryl twice a day.
my cats sneeze all the time and their ok. but if you think your cat is in pain while/after it sneezes, then you may want to take her into a vet, just to make sure theres nothing wrong.
Get her to your veterinarian now! It may just be allergy but if you haven't had her vaccinated against feline distemper, it could be early signs. THat is generally not a sign, but you never know. Get her to vet right away.
my cat had that 2 so we took her to the vet had he gave me something pink to give to the cat
FORGET THE BENADRYL! (must be a cat hater). I know I'm being silly, but the Star Trek people raided everywhere, so maybe Bajoran's got the morning sickness symptoms from cats. Take her to the vet and ask.
She could just have a touch of "kitty flu" which is viral and should run its course just as it would do with you.
You need to watch carefully that her breathing is not impeded by this flu and that she is eating and eliminating pretty normally. She may eat less as cats really want to smell their food as she may not be smelling as well as normal.
Not eating at all is very bad and not eating much can be good. A lot of energy goes into digestion (that's something you learn if you have ever fasted) and she needs that energy to fight off her "bugs."
Take her to the vet and have her looked at.
sounds like she might have gotten something in her nose. take her to the vet. they will check to see if something is up there. and if not that, check for other things like allergies. Also have you changed the type of litter you used resently??
if she is in pain take her to the vet. best to be safe than sorry
Some of these answers, geez. Anyway, cats can get upper respiratory infections quite easily. It may start out as just sneezing but if left untreated then other symptoms such as runny or cloudy eyes, mucousy discharge from the nose, and fever can occur. The best thing would be to take her in to see the vet if for nothing else but peace of mind. It may be allergies, but I work at a vet clinic and we see respiratory infections ALL the time in cats. Many people come in because, just like your cat, it starts out as a lot of sneezing. If it's caught early enough then your cat should have no problem making a full and speedy recovery. Cats can have allergies but it isn't as common as it is with dogs. It could also be something simple like dust or a new candle you've been burning. Taking her to the vet is your best bet. Good luck!
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It is not normal for cats to sneeze a lot. Do NOT give your cat 12.5 mgs of Benedryl twice a day, good God! You people are idiots. You should take your cat to the Vet. It can be many different things. Change in the weather (even if she is totally inside, doors get opened and closed) My cat is allergic to mold. Every time it rains and then a few days later the wind blows he starts sneezing like crazy. She could have inheld something up inside her nostril and it is irritating her causing the sneezing. If this is the case she may get rid of it herself, or the Dr. may have to remove it before it causes an infection. Do you burn candles, or spray air freshiners? Have you put something like carpet fresh down. Have you steam cleaned your carpets with some chemicals? Vaccumed, stirring up dust? Maybe not vacuumed in a while, thus accumulating too much dust and dust mites? You can have your cat tested for allergies but they are usually less than effective, and VERY expensive. Since cats noses are closer to the ground, the culpret is usually something to do with carpets. The best thing to do if she continues this pattern is to eliminate things that might cause her to sneeze, like I've mentioned above. When she sneezes, does anything come out of her nose. If so is it clear or green/yellow mucus? Green/yellow suggests a infection, like sinus. If it is clear, it is probably an allergy. If you live in a very dry climate you might try putting her in a very small room or a kennel and using a humidifier, or put her in a bathroom and close the door. Turn on the hot shower and let the room get all steamed up. If you live in a humid state, like I do, you might need a dehumidifier. My cat gets breathing treatments three times a week. I put him in his kennel which is covered with plastic and put the end of the nebulizer through the front of the door. He has medication that he inhales for 10 minutes. Like people with ashma No more pills or shots! It's great. Good luck.
The cats allergic to you.
next time tell your cat not to eat anymore birds cuz it's just got the bird flu.
maybe she has allergies..or yeah.
take her to the vet.
it is normalfor most cats to sneazealot. now, about the meow, i have no idea.
maybe you should clean your house, she could be inhaling dust causing her to sneeze
you should take her to the vet could be allergies or something more. in the mean time you can give her 12.5mg of Benadryl twice a day.
my cats sneeze all the time and their ok. but if you think your cat is in pain while/after it sneezes, then you may want to take her into a vet, just to make sure theres nothing wrong.
Get her to your veterinarian now! It may just be allergy but if you haven't had her vaccinated against feline distemper, it could be early signs. THat is generally not a sign, but you never know. Get her to vet right away.
my cat had that 2 so we took her to the vet had he gave me something pink to give to the cat
FORGET THE BENADRYL! (must be a cat hater). I know I'm being silly, but the Star Trek people raided everywhere, so maybe Bajoran's got the morning sickness symptoms from cats. Take her to the vet and ask.
She could just have a touch of "kitty flu" which is viral and should run its course just as it would do with you.
You need to watch carefully that her breathing is not impeded by this flu and that she is eating and eliminating pretty normally. She may eat less as cats really want to smell their food as she may not be smelling as well as normal.
Not eating at all is very bad and not eating much can be good. A lot of energy goes into digestion (that's something you learn if you have ever fasted) and she needs that energy to fight off her "bugs."
Take her to the vet and have her looked at.
sounds like she might have gotten something in her nose. take her to the vet. they will check to see if something is up there. and if not that, check for other things like allergies. Also have you changed the type of litter you used resently??
if she is in pain take her to the vet. best to be safe than sorry
Some of these answers, geez. Anyway, cats can get upper respiratory infections quite easily. It may start out as just sneezing but if left untreated then other symptoms such as runny or cloudy eyes, mucousy discharge from the nose, and fever can occur. The best thing would be to take her in to see the vet if for nothing else but peace of mind. It may be allergies, but I work at a vet clinic and we see respiratory infections ALL the time in cats. Many people come in because, just like your cat, it starts out as a lot of sneezing. If it's caught early enough then your cat should have no problem making a full and speedy recovery. Cats can have allergies but it isn't as common as it is with dogs. It could also be something simple like dust or a new candle you've been burning. Taking her to the vet is your best bet. Good luck!
Cat sneezing with bloody mucus, course of action?
I have this young cat that was recently resuced from a tree and given to me. his name is Vincent Price and is male. when we brought him home, we noticed that his nose was runny and that he was skinny. so we fed him and he ate very well and still does. he has put on weight but sneezes alot, and has some difficulty breathing (noisy, congested) he doesnt act lethargic, runs around and plays well with his new companion Gabriel, is a lap cat, and is all around well tempered. The sneezing and bloody mucus is freaking me out and I have no idea how to treat this. or what the cause is. we have had him for over two weeks now and the "kitty flu" scenario seems to be wearing thin, and am afraid its something worse. any ideas?
Revo
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Tigger's got it going on.I'd worry about Gabriel too!
Could be an upper respiratory infection (needing antibiotics to clear up), or allergies of some kind.
The only way you're going to know for sure is to take him to the vet. He should be taken anyway since he was recently rescued. Is his "companion" Gabriel another cat? If so, I hope he hasn't passed anything nasty to him.
quit letting him use cocaine.
SINUS INFECTION! A good round of antibiotics will fix him right up. just take him to your vet and ask for Cephalexin or Amoxicillin drops
take the cat to the vet for some antibiotics could be a sinus infection or an upper respitory infection. if the antibiotics don't clear it up it could be feline herpes.
a vet is your best bet
Go to the Vet ASAP. He could have a cold or something more serious. Sounds like an upper respiratory infection.
You should bring him to a vet. It could be a lot of things. My thought was a sinus infection. While you are there you can make an appt to get him neutered.
Sounds like an allergy or a cold, or lung problems.take to a vet.
Bloody mucus is not normal for a cat. Nor is constant sneezing and sniffling. Take Vincent to the vet and get him checked. And take Gabriel too, and make sure he hasn't caught whatever Vincent has.
Good luck!
Revo - get this cat to a vet!! Could be highly contagious to Gabriel and even could be life threatening to the new cat. Excessive sneezing is not healthy, especially with blood!! So many things could be wrong, get Mr Price checked out and on the road to a healthy life style!
The sneezing wouldn't worry me so much as the kitty flu he has with probably resolve as does our flu episodes.
The blood however is a matter of great concern and I would want a veterinary opinion about what might be the cause and if there is a treatment that would help VP.
Sounds like VP has a happy home, a fun companion and certainly is much better off than being in a tree! So find out what might be wrong medically and if it can be treated. His prospects for a happy, healthy life are excellent.
take the cat to a vet and see what helth problems that might be going on with the cat and the follow the vets directions on how to deal with this problem.
your cat is sick with a infection and if he does not get to the vet and get medicine he might die.
Colds are very dangerous in cats and more so in kittens, and commonly KILL them. They can cause blindness as well, as felines often will wipe their faces dragging debris into their eyes - causing conjunctivitis, scarring, and eye loss.
He needs to be seen by a vet for deworming, vax, and neutering, so bite the bullet and do the responsible thing.
It is against animal cruelty laws to deny the kitten vet care.
You should really save your money and take this poor animal to the vet because he really needs some kind of perscription medicine to clear up this congestion. You might talk with the vet and maybe he will work out some payment plan with you so that you won't have to make a big payment all at once. Maybe you could pay a certain amout every month.
Please take her to the vet >
Probably some sort of infection. But I'm wondering if it may be a matter of thin nose lining. Or perhaps a very dry invironment. If your cat has thin nose lining %26 you live in a dry climate, that could be a factor.
Revo
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Tigger's got it going on.I'd worry about Gabriel too!
Could be an upper respiratory infection (needing antibiotics to clear up), or allergies of some kind.
The only way you're going to know for sure is to take him to the vet. He should be taken anyway since he was recently rescued. Is his "companion" Gabriel another cat? If so, I hope he hasn't passed anything nasty to him.
quit letting him use cocaine.
SINUS INFECTION! A good round of antibiotics will fix him right up. just take him to your vet and ask for Cephalexin or Amoxicillin drops
take the cat to the vet for some antibiotics could be a sinus infection or an upper respitory infection. if the antibiotics don't clear it up it could be feline herpes.
a vet is your best bet
Go to the Vet ASAP. He could have a cold or something more serious. Sounds like an upper respiratory infection.
You should bring him to a vet. It could be a lot of things. My thought was a sinus infection. While you are there you can make an appt to get him neutered.
Sounds like an allergy or a cold, or lung problems.take to a vet.
Bloody mucus is not normal for a cat. Nor is constant sneezing and sniffling. Take Vincent to the vet and get him checked. And take Gabriel too, and make sure he hasn't caught whatever Vincent has.
Good luck!
Revo - get this cat to a vet!! Could be highly contagious to Gabriel and even could be life threatening to the new cat. Excessive sneezing is not healthy, especially with blood!! So many things could be wrong, get Mr Price checked out and on the road to a healthy life style!
The sneezing wouldn't worry me so much as the kitty flu he has with probably resolve as does our flu episodes.
The blood however is a matter of great concern and I would want a veterinary opinion about what might be the cause and if there is a treatment that would help VP.
Sounds like VP has a happy home, a fun companion and certainly is much better off than being in a tree! So find out what might be wrong medically and if it can be treated. His prospects for a happy, healthy life are excellent.
take the cat to a vet and see what helth problems that might be going on with the cat and the follow the vets directions on how to deal with this problem.
your cat is sick with a infection and if he does not get to the vet and get medicine he might die.
Colds are very dangerous in cats and more so in kittens, and commonly KILL them. They can cause blindness as well, as felines often will wipe their faces dragging debris into their eyes - causing conjunctivitis, scarring, and eye loss.
He needs to be seen by a vet for deworming, vax, and neutering, so bite the bullet and do the responsible thing.
It is against animal cruelty laws to deny the kitten vet care.
You should really save your money and take this poor animal to the vet because he really needs some kind of perscription medicine to clear up this congestion. You might talk with the vet and maybe he will work out some payment plan with you so that you won't have to make a big payment all at once. Maybe you could pay a certain amout every month.
Please take her to the vet >
Probably some sort of infection. But I'm wondering if it may be a matter of thin nose lining. Or perhaps a very dry invironment. If your cat has thin nose lining %26 you live in a dry climate, that could be a factor.
Cat smells!!?
Not being rude but my G/Friends cat let rip this ripper!! I mean it stunk the whole house out 4 an hour. Something so small, but so violent how can this be? Had an old ginger tom that did the same.
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Its probably her husband, who's blaming the cat. That's what cats and dogs are for.
A smelly pussie, cue for a fishy joke there!
cats are mingin
Cat food contains artifical colorings. This gives ALOT of cats gas. Even worse when your dog gets in and eats the cat food.
thats kinda funny.. animal farts are the worse there is..yuck..my dog sure can let some nasty stinky ones sometimes..it may be from the kinda food that is being fed
it may be it got into something,or maby passed gas.If it continues to stink go to the vet..it may have an infection.
WAL-MART FOOD it has additives that are bad for the cat. If you stop buying the cheap shmit, then there poop will even stop smelling so bad.
my cats hardly ever fart, what is your girlfriend feeding the poor cat.
try a different type of food.
I would bet its the brand of cat food she uses.
My cats do better with low dye, dry food.
I dunno.I've had kitties all my life and have never heard of one farting.Dogs do fo sho though!
Try to limit it's consumption of beer and brats. That's what my wife did to me and it's working pretty well for her.
My cat has never farted to my knowledge. People are even surprised to hear I have a cat because they can't even smell the litterbox in my small house.
As for wal-mart food, I buy wal-marts MAXIUM, and it has higher quality ingredients than even science diet. It's actually closer to IAMS, but better because they don't use animal bi-product meal. They use actual chicken and actual fish. no bi-product or bi-product meal. Plus is costs a FRACTION. buy dry food.
lol aw that sux. i have 3 cats and i never had that problem, maybe its the food she is giving them, when i feed my catd soft food it makes them sick, or like tuna from a can.. they usually eat the hard stuff. so good luck ok?
Are you sure it wasn't your girlfriend that was letting out the rippers and just blaming it on the poor cat?
Try feeding him Purina ONE with yogurt, it really helped my cat with his tummy problmes.
Does the cat eat a lot of people food? I know my cats can get horrible farts from eating table scraps, especially foods like donuts, cheese, ice cream, milk, chili, and potato chips. Also, some types of cat food use too much corn, and that can give them gas.
not as much as dogs, they stinck
My boy cat is kind of gassy too..hehe. He has a bit of a sensitive tummy tho. Could very well be the cat food. If he isnt neutered, that could also be the biggest part of the smell. Unneutered boy cats can give off a real skunky smell sometimes, the way they mark their territory if they are outside and on the prowl for the females.
try changing the food to a different brand or if the cat eats only meat introduce some healthy cat biscuits
Sounds like a nutritional problem. Cats are carnivore by nature, and should never eat human food. Our food does not contain the extra proteins cats need to insure proper function of their intestinal tract. Cats should never be given milk or milk products either. Milk contains lactose, which cats can not digest. Also try a new type of cat litter with immediate odor control. Routinely cleaning the litter box every day should help also. Good luck.
wow sounds amazing
its not the amount of the gas coming out, its the percentage of sulfur in the gas! your g/f's cat just lets bad stinkers! try changing her food. if it doesnt smell good, it probably doesnt feel good inside the cats stomach either.
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Its probably her husband, who's blaming the cat. That's what cats and dogs are for.
A smelly pussie, cue for a fishy joke there!
cats are mingin
Cat food contains artifical colorings. This gives ALOT of cats gas. Even worse when your dog gets in and eats the cat food.
thats kinda funny.. animal farts are the worse there is..yuck..my dog sure can let some nasty stinky ones sometimes..it may be from the kinda food that is being fed
it may be it got into something,or maby passed gas.If it continues to stink go to the vet..it may have an infection.
WAL-MART FOOD it has additives that are bad for the cat. If you stop buying the cheap shmit, then there poop will even stop smelling so bad.
my cats hardly ever fart, what is your girlfriend feeding the poor cat.
try a different type of food.
I would bet its the brand of cat food she uses.
My cats do better with low dye, dry food.
I dunno.I've had kitties all my life and have never heard of one farting.Dogs do fo sho though!
Try to limit it's consumption of beer and brats. That's what my wife did to me and it's working pretty well for her.
My cat has never farted to my knowledge. People are even surprised to hear I have a cat because they can't even smell the litterbox in my small house.
As for wal-mart food, I buy wal-marts MAXIUM, and it has higher quality ingredients than even science diet. It's actually closer to IAMS, but better because they don't use animal bi-product meal. They use actual chicken and actual fish. no bi-product or bi-product meal. Plus is costs a FRACTION. buy dry food.
lol aw that sux. i have 3 cats and i never had that problem, maybe its the food she is giving them, when i feed my catd soft food it makes them sick, or like tuna from a can.. they usually eat the hard stuff. so good luck ok?
Are you sure it wasn't your girlfriend that was letting out the rippers and just blaming it on the poor cat?
Try feeding him Purina ONE with yogurt, it really helped my cat with his tummy problmes.
Does the cat eat a lot of people food? I know my cats can get horrible farts from eating table scraps, especially foods like donuts, cheese, ice cream, milk, chili, and potato chips. Also, some types of cat food use too much corn, and that can give them gas.
not as much as dogs, they stinck
My boy cat is kind of gassy too..hehe. He has a bit of a sensitive tummy tho. Could very well be the cat food. If he isnt neutered, that could also be the biggest part of the smell. Unneutered boy cats can give off a real skunky smell sometimes, the way they mark their territory if they are outside and on the prowl for the females.
try changing the food to a different brand or if the cat eats only meat introduce some healthy cat biscuits
Sounds like a nutritional problem. Cats are carnivore by nature, and should never eat human food. Our food does not contain the extra proteins cats need to insure proper function of their intestinal tract. Cats should never be given milk or milk products either. Milk contains lactose, which cats can not digest. Also try a new type of cat litter with immediate odor control. Routinely cleaning the litter box every day should help also. Good luck.
wow sounds amazing
its not the amount of the gas coming out, its the percentage of sulfur in the gas! your g/f's cat just lets bad stinkers! try changing her food. if it doesnt smell good, it probably doesnt feel good inside the cats stomach either.
Cat Smells! Just bought home previous owner had cats, how do you get rid of smell?
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Have your carpets professionally cleaned, they have cleaners and equipment that gets all the stains out. All the way to the sub floor which is where the stink hides.
If you want to do it yourself, Try Quick and Bright, Simple Green, Nature's Miracle, Urine off and Urine Gone. All are available at pet stores, hardware stores and Target and Walmart.
Good luck
Cat pee is about the hardest smell to get rid of. I had a neighbor's cat spraying my patio furniture a few years ago. The only thing I found that worked was from Ace Hardware. It was their brand of a pet odor remover for carpet cleaners. I tried all of that "natural" stuff with no results. You may never get the entire smell out. Humid or damp days seems to make the odors resurface. If carpet is affected you may have to have it pulled and then bleach and seal the floors before installing new carpeting. Hopefully, it isnt' that bad. Good Luck
I don't really know, how many must they of had for it to stink that bad. I guess you can shampoo all the carpet or replace them. Any curtains wash, scrub all walls or paint.
My goodness I can't imagine. Man what a mess.
alright this is going to be difficult (and painful) especially if your cat hasnt been declawed on the front. GIVE IT A BATH! it wont hurt it but they sure hate it. ive done it with my friends cats and have been scratched all over but its still worth having a clean kitty! so try that. it might be the weird kind of cat that likes water also. you never know
smelly cat smelly cat what are they feedin u !!
smelly cat smelly cat its not ur fault !!
use room freshner or something or ask the prevous owner
Lysol floors that can be washed. Hire professional cleaners for carpets, or replace the carpets AND the padding. Good luck.
Try to find the exact areas that the smell is concentrated. That will tell you where you need to treat. My cats have never soiled outside of their litter boxes, but we bought a home from some people who had a cat who did. It was one spot in the dining room, but it stank the whole house up.
I had the professionals come in, I used all kinds of stuff, and the smell kept coming back on damp days. I finally pulled up the carpet in that area - didn't remove it - just pulled it back. I pulled back the padding underneath. Starting with the floorboards, I literally poured Febreze and soaked the wood. I left that uncovered to dry out and I literally soaked the padding and carpet that covered that area. After everything dired out, I simply laid the padding and carpet back into place. So far, so good!
Maybe that will work for you.
pull up carpet new pad and steam the carpet..:)
Well if it is the carpeting, I would recommend using a product called Natures Miracle, you will need to use a carpet cleaning machine, there should be directions on the bottle for that. If I remember correctly in a carpet machine you would use the product 50/50 and do the entire rug. Keep in mind that you will still smell the smell for awhile, but the product works enzymatically so the smell will be a sign that the product is working correctly. Also, most people put their litter box in the bathroom, you may want to wash your floor with the product too. Good Luck-hope it works for ya.
cat smell problem?
anyone know of product to get cat smell out of carpet?
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There are 2 commercial products you can try: Nature's Miracle, and Anti-Icky-Poo. Both are enzymatic and marketed towards pet odors and stains. I prefer Anti-Icky-Poo because it works like a charm. The insert is hilarious. it even claims to get out "dead body" smell, although I can't imagine anyone really needing to use it for that purpose much!
Both products you spray or apply to the area liberally and then let them dry naturally. Once the product is dry, the enzymes have done their job and have eaten away the proteins that cause the ammonia smell urine has.
You can find either of them online, at your local pet store, or at your vet clinic.
1/4 cup of white vinager in a spray bottle with warm water.
First give the carpet a good scrub if you can with soapy water then spray every day lightly for 3 days. This will work!
what you need is an enzyme cleaner, make sure you check the label it needs to have live enzymes in it, they are most effective. You can get it at any store that carries carpet supplies (you can get it at pet stores but you will spend more)
I use white vinager to get all pet smells out. Yes it stinks for a while but after about ten minutes or so the animal smell is gone.
okay take your Listerine and pour it right on the carpet where the smell is let it soak in rub it with a brush then pour some more of your mouth wash on it scrub again let it soak in for about 15-30 depending on the smell.Now take your vacuum and vacuum it up but make sure its like a wet vac or a stream cleaner then spray with febreeze when done dont vacuum it with a regular vacuum until dry or it will shock u .
just throw the carpet into the garbage
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There are 2 commercial products you can try: Nature's Miracle, and Anti-Icky-Poo. Both are enzymatic and marketed towards pet odors and stains. I prefer Anti-Icky-Poo because it works like a charm. The insert is hilarious. it even claims to get out "dead body" smell, although I can't imagine anyone really needing to use it for that purpose much!
Both products you spray or apply to the area liberally and then let them dry naturally. Once the product is dry, the enzymes have done their job and have eaten away the proteins that cause the ammonia smell urine has.
You can find either of them online, at your local pet store, or at your vet clinic.
1/4 cup of white vinager in a spray bottle with warm water.
First give the carpet a good scrub if you can with soapy water then spray every day lightly for 3 days. This will work!
what you need is an enzyme cleaner, make sure you check the label it needs to have live enzymes in it, they are most effective. You can get it at any store that carries carpet supplies (you can get it at pet stores but you will spend more)
I use white vinager to get all pet smells out. Yes it stinks for a while but after about ten minutes or so the animal smell is gone.
okay take your Listerine and pour it right on the carpet where the smell is let it soak in rub it with a brush then pour some more of your mouth wash on it scrub again let it soak in for about 15-30 depending on the smell.Now take your vacuum and vacuum it up but make sure its like a wet vac or a stream cleaner then spray with febreeze when done dont vacuum it with a regular vacuum until dry or it will shock u .
just throw the carpet into the garbage
Cat Skin Care?
My cats have been inside all their lives and have recentle develpoed skin problems that have resulted in scabby skin, especially around the neck and head and a good amount of hair loss. I looked on the internet and think it may be some sort of dermatitis. (Miliary dermatitis looked like the best fit, but I sure don't know for sure) If anyone has any experience with this sort of thing and knows what I can do for their skin, I could sure use the help. Thanks in advance guys
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Skin and hair for the cat are the largest organ of the body and frequently the first to show signs of illness or dietary improprities.
"..a good all-in-one supplement is Missing Link, a pet supplement made by Designing Hearlth, Inc. (800-774-7387). The product contains essential fatty acids and many nutiritonal factors important for healthy skin." Jean Hovfe, DVM. Follow label instructions.
Listen to CF. A diet of a single food especially corn and chicken can lead to eventual allergies. It is best to use foods with fillers such as brown rice, millet, pea, oats etc. rather than corn. Eagle Pack, Natural Balance, Solid Gold, Felidae are better foods with high quality protein and better fillers than corn. Don't use just one food, rotate among all these quality foods for protein sources other than chicken - such as venison, duck, turkey, lamb etc.
vets
did she ever wear a flea collar??
or it could be food allergy - avoid ingredients like CORN, and SOY.. which really shouldnt even be in cat food since cats are carnivours
alot of low quality foods use low quality Filler ingredients which can cause skin and coat problems
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE, while not a top food, doe guarantee to improve skin and coat
How about ringworm disease ? Are you sure its not that?
It could be a case of severe dry skin. When the air gets dry their skin dries out just like ours. Ask your vet what would be good for them.
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Skin and hair for the cat are the largest organ of the body and frequently the first to show signs of illness or dietary improprities.
"..a good all-in-one supplement is Missing Link, a pet supplement made by Designing Hearlth, Inc. (800-774-7387). The product contains essential fatty acids and many nutiritonal factors important for healthy skin." Jean Hovfe, DVM. Follow label instructions.
Listen to CF. A diet of a single food especially corn and chicken can lead to eventual allergies. It is best to use foods with fillers such as brown rice, millet, pea, oats etc. rather than corn. Eagle Pack, Natural Balance, Solid Gold, Felidae are better foods with high quality protein and better fillers than corn. Don't use just one food, rotate among all these quality foods for protein sources other than chicken - such as venison, duck, turkey, lamb etc.
vets
did she ever wear a flea collar??
or it could be food allergy - avoid ingredients like CORN, and SOY.. which really shouldnt even be in cat food since cats are carnivours
alot of low quality foods use low quality Filler ingredients which can cause skin and coat problems
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE, while not a top food, doe guarantee to improve skin and coat
How about ringworm disease ? Are you sure its not that?
It could be a case of severe dry skin. When the air gets dry their skin dries out just like ours. Ask your vet what would be good for them.
cat sitting?
A guy at my work said he wanted to offer me some money to watch his cat while he's out of town. He lives on the same road as me. What is a fair amount to charge? $5 a day?
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As a professional petsitter, I used to charge $15.00 per visit, so someone on here saying $5.00 per visit is steep, obviously has NO clue what people pay to have their pets taken care of. A kennel would charge him more than $5.00 per day as well, so that is NOT too expensive at all. I thought it was a little low. It does not sound like the cat needs a huge amount of care..and if it is not a huge inconveinience to you, and you are okay with the $5.00 a day, then take that. HOWEVER, keep in mind that you are pretty much in charge if some emergency pops up and say the cat gets sick and needs to be taken to the vet, or if there in some emergency with his house/apt. It may not seem like a lot of responsibility now, but believe me.things can sometimes go wrong and you should be prepared to handle whatever happens. Also, have him let you know who his regular vet is, and he should leave some sort of payment with the vet (a credit card number or signed check) so that if there is reason for you to take the cat in, you are not stuck footing the bill. Hopefully all will be just fine, but just wanted to give you a heads up so you can be prepared for anything! Good Luck.
yeah, that sounds fair!!
depends on what you have to do, if all you have to do is go in make sure he has food %26 water, then $5 a day is fine
That sounds fair. He would pay at least $15 per day to board kitty.
I thinks thats kind of steep. I used to cat sit and I got 40 dollars for 2 weeks for 3 cats. But its up to you. I would charge like 5 dollars for a weekend, maybe 15-20 for a week depending on what he is having you do.
yeah probably, because since he is letting you in his house, it would be a fair amount.
depends on the the worth of ur day's work. if u feel, ur earnings per day fetches u 5 dollars, the amount is ok, unless u r charging out of compassion.
I cat sit for free for my friends, so they (in return) will cat sit for me when I go out of town. I really like this sort of mutual arrangement. Otherwise, if you will be charging, $5 a day is VERY reasonable . but you did say it would be close. I assume he wants you to scoop the box, food/water, bring in the mail/paper and pet the cat?
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Basically you would be setting out food and water for the cat and cleaning the litter box every day. If you want to go the extra mile, you could find out if his cat is energetic and should be played with for a few minutes or if his cat needs excersise and should be made to chase something for a few minutes. The whole cat sitting shouldn't take very long at all, so yes $5 per day sounds good.
I have a pet sitting service, and charge $15.00 per visit for cats. They typically need only one visit per day.
If he is going to give you repeated business then $5.00 a day seems fair for what you have to do.
Persdonally I do it for free, but that is just me.good deeds
sounds good, if not a little cheap. When we went away for the weekend we offered our friend 40 bucks plus allowed to crash at our place while we were gone in exchange for watching our kitties. He didn't take the cash though.
no more than $10. 00.
Since you're not a professional sitter, $5 is just fine. I once paid a friend of mine $150 because she took my cat in for a month, when I had to be out of the country.
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As a professional petsitter, I used to charge $15.00 per visit, so someone on here saying $5.00 per visit is steep, obviously has NO clue what people pay to have their pets taken care of. A kennel would charge him more than $5.00 per day as well, so that is NOT too expensive at all. I thought it was a little low. It does not sound like the cat needs a huge amount of care..and if it is not a huge inconveinience to you, and you are okay with the $5.00 a day, then take that. HOWEVER, keep in mind that you are pretty much in charge if some emergency pops up and say the cat gets sick and needs to be taken to the vet, or if there in some emergency with his house/apt. It may not seem like a lot of responsibility now, but believe me.things can sometimes go wrong and you should be prepared to handle whatever happens. Also, have him let you know who his regular vet is, and he should leave some sort of payment with the vet (a credit card number or signed check) so that if there is reason for you to take the cat in, you are not stuck footing the bill. Hopefully all will be just fine, but just wanted to give you a heads up so you can be prepared for anything! Good Luck.
yeah, that sounds fair!!
depends on what you have to do, if all you have to do is go in make sure he has food %26 water, then $5 a day is fine
That sounds fair. He would pay at least $15 per day to board kitty.
I thinks thats kind of steep. I used to cat sit and I got 40 dollars for 2 weeks for 3 cats. But its up to you. I would charge like 5 dollars for a weekend, maybe 15-20 for a week depending on what he is having you do.
yeah probably, because since he is letting you in his house, it would be a fair amount.
depends on the the worth of ur day's work. if u feel, ur earnings per day fetches u 5 dollars, the amount is ok, unless u r charging out of compassion.
I cat sit for free for my friends, so they (in return) will cat sit for me when I go out of town. I really like this sort of mutual arrangement. Otherwise, if you will be charging, $5 a day is VERY reasonable . but you did say it would be close. I assume he wants you to scoop the box, food/water, bring in the mail/paper and pet the cat?
Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Basically you would be setting out food and water for the cat and cleaning the litter box every day. If you want to go the extra mile, you could find out if his cat is energetic and should be played with for a few minutes or if his cat needs excersise and should be made to chase something for a few minutes. The whole cat sitting shouldn't take very long at all, so yes $5 per day sounds good.
I have a pet sitting service, and charge $15.00 per visit for cats. They typically need only one visit per day.
If he is going to give you repeated business then $5.00 a day seems fair for what you have to do.
Persdonally I do it for free, but that is just me.good deeds
sounds good, if not a little cheap. When we went away for the weekend we offered our friend 40 bucks plus allowed to crash at our place while we were gone in exchange for watching our kitties. He didn't take the cash though.
no more than $10. 00.
Since you're not a professional sitter, $5 is just fine. I once paid a friend of mine $150 because she took my cat in for a month, when I had to be out of the country.
Cat sitting advice?
We're watching my in-laws cat while they get their house fumigated. He's about 13 and calm. I have a female that's a year old and belongs in a padded room. Any advice on how to help them get along?
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I'd keep them separate, and give the old guy lots of attention, because he's worried about why his 'mom and dad' 'gave' him to you! He probably doesn't understand you're only keeping him for his safety, and that he'll go back, unless you've kept him a while in the past. If he has a favorite thing, a toy or bed, make sure he has it with him. Oh, and if he doesn't seem bothered by your little girl, let them be together, it's company, will take his mind off things, and he's probably worried and scared. I am not trying to say you're being mean to him, it's just that he doesn't understand, and it scares them.
maybe keep them in separate rooms if the active one is annoying the calm one.
Just watch them. THey might get along right away! Or, if not, you may have to separate them for a day or so and then try to introduce them again. Put the inlaws cat in a room where your cat doesnt like to go. and make sure there is a litter box for the visitor! If he ever used your cats litter box, your cat may refuse to use it and have accidents in places you wouldnt like.
Taking a 13 year old cat out of his regular environment can be very stressful and putting him with your young cat could cause undue stress. I recommend keeping them in separate rooms and visiting each often for affection. Good Luck.
I feel for you. When my sister moved in with her two trailer cats, the fighting got so out of control, water had to be used. A spray bottle became the most important thing in the world. It's been 5 years and still I make sure the bottle is always full. The thing I would say to you is, thank the Gods you only have a few days to take care of the cat. Your cat is young, so there really isn't anything you can say to her. The older cat however, needs to stay out of her way. I know you don't want to give him back needing therapy, so I would suggest putting him in another room. Let him get his sleep on and just go in and love on him every once in alwhile. Older cats don't need to be in the main room all the time. They just like to know they still matter.
Just make sure the older cat has a quiet place to retreat to where your cat can't get to him. She's probably quite a bit more active than he is, so she may start to irritate him a bit. As long as he knows he has escape when he needs it, things should be ok.
This sounds like a temporary situation and is best handled by giving the in-laws cat his own room and not letting your cat have any contact with him.
i would just put the older one in a room alone with a litter box and food it doesnt sound like you will be keeping him for long so rather than put him through the aggravation of what the younger one may put him through just keep them separate.
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I'd keep them separate, and give the old guy lots of attention, because he's worried about why his 'mom and dad' 'gave' him to you! He probably doesn't understand you're only keeping him for his safety, and that he'll go back, unless you've kept him a while in the past. If he has a favorite thing, a toy or bed, make sure he has it with him. Oh, and if he doesn't seem bothered by your little girl, let them be together, it's company, will take his mind off things, and he's probably worried and scared. I am not trying to say you're being mean to him, it's just that he doesn't understand, and it scares them.
maybe keep them in separate rooms if the active one is annoying the calm one.
Just watch them. THey might get along right away! Or, if not, you may have to separate them for a day or so and then try to introduce them again. Put the inlaws cat in a room where your cat doesnt like to go. and make sure there is a litter box for the visitor! If he ever used your cats litter box, your cat may refuse to use it and have accidents in places you wouldnt like.
Taking a 13 year old cat out of his regular environment can be very stressful and putting him with your young cat could cause undue stress. I recommend keeping them in separate rooms and visiting each often for affection. Good Luck.
I feel for you. When my sister moved in with her two trailer cats, the fighting got so out of control, water had to be used. A spray bottle became the most important thing in the world. It's been 5 years and still I make sure the bottle is always full. The thing I would say to you is, thank the Gods you only have a few days to take care of the cat. Your cat is young, so there really isn't anything you can say to her. The older cat however, needs to stay out of her way. I know you don't want to give him back needing therapy, so I would suggest putting him in another room. Let him get his sleep on and just go in and love on him every once in alwhile. Older cats don't need to be in the main room all the time. They just like to know they still matter.
Just make sure the older cat has a quiet place to retreat to where your cat can't get to him. She's probably quite a bit more active than he is, so she may start to irritate him a bit. As long as he knows he has escape when he needs it, things should be ok.
This sounds like a temporary situation and is best handled by giving the in-laws cat his own room and not letting your cat have any contact with him.
i would just put the older one in a room alone with a litter box and food it doesnt sound like you will be keeping him for long so rather than put him through the aggravation of what the younger one may put him through just keep them separate.
Cat Sitter?
I'm leaving home for a week. Would it be better to leave my cat at home alone with someone to check on her once a day, or to leave her at the house of someone she knows? I can't decide whether it's worse to leave her alone or to move her to a new environment just so she can be around people. Please help!
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Leave her home. A new environment can be hard on a cat.she'll be fine without you as long as someone takes care of her every day.
Leave her home, she will be fine with someone checking on her.
we often go out of town, and our cat is always fine. we do have a friend come over once a day to give her attention, and i leave the radio on softly for human voices to make her feel secure. do not take your kitty to someone elses house.that will upset her much more than you being gone for a week.
She should be ok on her own. Just have someone go in and feed her every day. If she is a people person, you should let someone she has seen before stay with her =)
I think itd be best to just get someone to watch her at someones house.. itd be convenient for them both..
leave her in her environment.. if you move her it will confuse her..
i think you should leave her at someone's house as long as you and her know that person really well. that way you can trust the person and know that she will be safe and feel safe
I would leave her home . She probably would be just fine and more comfortable, just sleep more..Its only a week you dont even have to have anyone check on her if you dont want its a cat.. Leave enough food and water .Thats all I have to say about that..
My cats (I have two) are perfectly happy to be left at home when I'm gone, with someone to check on them - doesn't even have to be daily, just every two or three days. I don't think they'd be happy if they were taken somewhere else to stay.
As long as your cat is healthy, I'd think that would be the better way to go. Cats aren't usually too happy to have their environment messed with.
Cats are pretty self-sufficient and ever-aloof. She'd probably be more comfortable in her own environment than having to deal with new people/environment. Just have someone come check on her food/water supply every couple of days and make sure her litter box is tidy. She won't like the fact that you left her, but she'll be far more comfortable at home than in a strange place. Honest.
First of all, I don't think she needs a sitter at all. My cats have always been just fine on their own, (although mad at me for leaving when I get back) as long as I stockpile a food bowl for them. But if you do want a sitter, definitely keep your cat at her house. It will make her much more comfortable, since if she's moved to another home that you're not at, she might think you abandoned her, which will make her act up at the sitter's house. (Think of all the cat poop!) Plus, you can charge less for a sitter if they stop by your house every day for about half an hour just to feed the cat and change the box.
Cats are so "independant", I think she would be fine alone for a week with someone checking on her once a day. May be more comfortable in her regular enviroment. If you take her to a "new" place, she may not eat due to the change of enviroment. Let her have the week off away from you! LOL! It will be her own little vacation! No one to bother her for a week in her own house!
Just my opinion!
Good Luck!
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Have someone stop by to feed your cat would be easier.
You just have to clean the litter box when you get home.
It would save you money, and you can just hire a teenager to feed kitty. It's not too much work for them to open a can of cat food and put it in the dish. You don't really need anyone experienced, just someone you trust.
Leave her at home and have some check up on her regularly, after all she is a cat, not like a dog. where a dog would be more inclined to trash the house to get even with you for leaven him/her at home alone, a cat is more likely to poop in your shoe to get even. or perhaps sleep the whole time!
leave her home
i would leave her at room and just ask someone that you trust to come check up on her! she will be more comfortable at home. I worked at an animal sitting place, and some of the animals got very stressed being away from home. So it's better for then to be alone for awhile then to be in a totally different place!!
u should have her go to a friends house so she dosent get into anything shes not suppost get into. or get into trouble
I've done both and I opt for keeping mine at home with someone coming in to feed, water and scoop the litter.
Leave her home. When we go away we leave our cat at home and have someone check on her (trust me there is a long list left for the person we have watching her) . If you leave her with someone she may be terrified because its not her territory,they are very territorial. Cats are self -sufficient as well. As long as you leave plenty of food and water and have someone check on her she will be fine. Not to hurt your feelings mommy, after a couple of hours she will be fine. BUT!! when you get back she is going to give you lots of love. I know it will be hard to leave her but she will be fine
Let her stay home, she'll be just fine with someone checking on her every day.
she'll be lonely but not stressed of a new environment. Our old neighbour used to go away overseas for 2 or 3 weeks at a time and my mom would go over their for half an hour or so a day and would leave the radio on a talk radio station during the day. I would ask a reliable person who has time to "hang out" with your cat to take care of them. Just make sure you have lots of kitty time when you get back
It would be MUCH Better to leave your cat in her own enviroment where she has all the familiar smells that tell her that this is home---putting her in your friends house you are risking her pining for in unfamiliar place and you not there is double whammy and if by accident she gets out she'll get lost for will run to find home. Cat sitters from a agency are very reliable and can be trusted. Besides coming to check,feed,change the litterbox and play with the cat-if you instruct-they will also bring in the mail. and newspaper. If its someone like a friend ask to bring in mail,newspaper so it will not be obvious you ar not home. Will also have the number to vet if needed. Leaving her safe at home and be sure to leav where she spends the night usually a piece of your clothing that has your scent on it-for that will make her feel secure.
SHE WILL BE HAPPIER IN A FAMILIAR PLACE.MAKE SURE SOMEONE COMES AT LEAST ONCE A DAY TO CHECK ON HER,SHE'LL BE FINE
Leave her at home. It will confuse your cat if you move her to another place. I remember when i moved to my new place my kitty was so confused and scared he stayed under my new bed for 2 weeks. He only came out to eat and poop, then under the bed it was again! lol
Your kitty will be fine with someone just coming over to check on things. Cats are independent so they'll be okay on their own. I always buy lots of new toys and catnip for my kitty before i travel and just have a family member check up on them.
Leave her home and have someone come into the house everyday or everyother day to play with her. We took care of my grandparents cat once in our home and the cat was a basketcase and would not eat, use the cat pan or anything. My mom finally had to basically force feed the cat because after a week, he still had not eaten.
Another good idea, maybe a little kitty friend for your girl? Two cats keep each other company. I would not suggest it for this trip, but before the next trip maybe?
lever her home just tell someone to check on them and change the litter and feed them
Leave the cat at home and have someone check on it. The cat may get a bit lonely, but it will be for you and anyone else if there are other people at your house. A new environment will be tougher on the cat than being alone.
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Leave her home. A new environment can be hard on a cat.she'll be fine without you as long as someone takes care of her every day.
Leave her home, she will be fine with someone checking on her.
we often go out of town, and our cat is always fine. we do have a friend come over once a day to give her attention, and i leave the radio on softly for human voices to make her feel secure. do not take your kitty to someone elses house.that will upset her much more than you being gone for a week.
She should be ok on her own. Just have someone go in and feed her every day. If she is a people person, you should let someone she has seen before stay with her =)
I think itd be best to just get someone to watch her at someones house.. itd be convenient for them both..
leave her in her environment.. if you move her it will confuse her..
i think you should leave her at someone's house as long as you and her know that person really well. that way you can trust the person and know that she will be safe and feel safe
I would leave her home . She probably would be just fine and more comfortable, just sleep more..Its only a week you dont even have to have anyone check on her if you dont want its a cat.. Leave enough food and water .Thats all I have to say about that..
My cats (I have two) are perfectly happy to be left at home when I'm gone, with someone to check on them - doesn't even have to be daily, just every two or three days. I don't think they'd be happy if they were taken somewhere else to stay.
As long as your cat is healthy, I'd think that would be the better way to go. Cats aren't usually too happy to have their environment messed with.
Cats are pretty self-sufficient and ever-aloof. She'd probably be more comfortable in her own environment than having to deal with new people/environment. Just have someone come check on her food/water supply every couple of days and make sure her litter box is tidy. She won't like the fact that you left her, but she'll be far more comfortable at home than in a strange place. Honest.
First of all, I don't think she needs a sitter at all. My cats have always been just fine on their own, (although mad at me for leaving when I get back) as long as I stockpile a food bowl for them. But if you do want a sitter, definitely keep your cat at her house. It will make her much more comfortable, since if she's moved to another home that you're not at, she might think you abandoned her, which will make her act up at the sitter's house. (Think of all the cat poop!) Plus, you can charge less for a sitter if they stop by your house every day for about half an hour just to feed the cat and change the box.
Cats are so "independant", I think she would be fine alone for a week with someone checking on her once a day. May be more comfortable in her regular enviroment. If you take her to a "new" place, she may not eat due to the change of enviroment. Let her have the week off away from you! LOL! It will be her own little vacation! No one to bother her for a week in her own house!
Just my opinion!
Good Luck!
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Have someone stop by to feed your cat would be easier.
You just have to clean the litter box when you get home.
It would save you money, and you can just hire a teenager to feed kitty. It's not too much work for them to open a can of cat food and put it in the dish. You don't really need anyone experienced, just someone you trust.
Leave her at home and have some check up on her regularly, after all she is a cat, not like a dog. where a dog would be more inclined to trash the house to get even with you for leaven him/her at home alone, a cat is more likely to poop in your shoe to get even. or perhaps sleep the whole time!
leave her home
i would leave her at room and just ask someone that you trust to come check up on her! she will be more comfortable at home. I worked at an animal sitting place, and some of the animals got very stressed being away from home. So it's better for then to be alone for awhile then to be in a totally different place!!
u should have her go to a friends house so she dosent get into anything shes not suppost get into. or get into trouble
I've done both and I opt for keeping mine at home with someone coming in to feed, water and scoop the litter.
Leave her home. When we go away we leave our cat at home and have someone check on her (trust me there is a long list left for the person we have watching her) . If you leave her with someone she may be terrified because its not her territory,they are very territorial. Cats are self -sufficient as well. As long as you leave plenty of food and water and have someone check on her she will be fine. Not to hurt your feelings mommy, after a couple of hours she will be fine. BUT!! when you get back she is going to give you lots of love. I know it will be hard to leave her but she will be fine
Let her stay home, she'll be just fine with someone checking on her every day.
she'll be lonely but not stressed of a new environment. Our old neighbour used to go away overseas for 2 or 3 weeks at a time and my mom would go over their for half an hour or so a day and would leave the radio on a talk radio station during the day. I would ask a reliable person who has time to "hang out" with your cat to take care of them. Just make sure you have lots of kitty time when you get back
It would be MUCH Better to leave your cat in her own enviroment where she has all the familiar smells that tell her that this is home---putting her in your friends house you are risking her pining for in unfamiliar place and you not there is double whammy and if by accident she gets out she'll get lost for will run to find home. Cat sitters from a agency are very reliable and can be trusted. Besides coming to check,feed,change the litterbox and play with the cat-if you instruct-they will also bring in the mail. and newspaper. If its someone like a friend ask to bring in mail,newspaper so it will not be obvious you ar not home. Will also have the number to vet if needed. Leaving her safe at home and be sure to leav where she spends the night usually a piece of your clothing that has your scent on it-for that will make her feel secure.
SHE WILL BE HAPPIER IN A FAMILIAR PLACE.MAKE SURE SOMEONE COMES AT LEAST ONCE A DAY TO CHECK ON HER,SHE'LL BE FINE
Leave her at home. It will confuse your cat if you move her to another place. I remember when i moved to my new place my kitty was so confused and scared he stayed under my new bed for 2 weeks. He only came out to eat and poop, then under the bed it was again! lol
Your kitty will be fine with someone just coming over to check on things. Cats are independent so they'll be okay on their own. I always buy lots of new toys and catnip for my kitty before i travel and just have a family member check up on them.
Leave her home and have someone come into the house everyday or everyother day to play with her. We took care of my grandparents cat once in our home and the cat was a basketcase and would not eat, use the cat pan or anything. My mom finally had to basically force feed the cat because after a week, he still had not eaten.
Another good idea, maybe a little kitty friend for your girl? Two cats keep each other company. I would not suggest it for this trip, but before the next trip maybe?
lever her home just tell someone to check on them and change the litter and feed them
Leave the cat at home and have someone check on it. The cat may get a bit lonely, but it will be for you and anyone else if there are other people at your house. A new environment will be tougher on the cat than being alone.
Cat Sitter Vs Cattery?
Your going away, do you choose to have a Cat Sitter come and feed your cat or do you book into a Cattery?
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Sitter is best.. cats don't get much space at a cattery, they usually don't have runs like dogs get, usually in a smallish cage, and probably will not get much attention besides feeding and cleaning time. Also, your cat will be exposed to picking up fleas, ticks, and possibly some other things. Cats are much less stressed at home in thier own environment. Just make sure you have someone reliable to care for them who will also spend some time playing with them and cuddling them as well as feeding them. Also, don't forget to tell your vet you will be out of town, so that if they need treatment while you are gone the vet and sitter will not have a problem. You can usually fill out a form at the vets and leave a credit card number with them so that the sitter is not responsible for any vet bills. Some vets will just bill you.but others will want payment up front.
Cat sitter.
I always get a friend to cat-sitt her while I'm gone.
you have to weigh the pros and cons for that on one hand the cat sitter will have access to your home so it would have to be someone you trust. On the other hand will your cat be more comfortable in his home environment over a cattery. Don't make the decision lightly.
A neighbor comes in to feed, scoop and socialize.
i prefer buy another cat, persian cat
I have five cats so it is just as economical for me to have a cat sitter as it would be (to say nothing of the logistics) to board them. I also don't vaccinate my cats so they can't be boarded anyway.
Emotionally I think it is better for the cat to stay in its home environment if possible.
Cattery. Usually about æ‹¢200 for 2 cats for just over 2 weeks, inc collection and delivery.
I always call a friend to come feed an Play with my cats while i'm gone. IT's stressful on them while were away , so They always remain at there Home , even if i'm not there.
I used to use a cattery, but since my cat became diabetic, none of my local catteries will undertake to do his insulin injections. So now I use a sitter who used to be a vertinary nurse. It's a bit more expensive, but the cats can stay in their homes. The sitter visits twice a day and also does other useful wee jobs like opening/closing curtains and switching lights on and off to fool potential burglars. She'll also put a pint of milk in the fridge on the day we get back.
If you are thinking about a sitter though, do check them out, as you'll be giving them the run of your home and pets. For example my sitter offered references including a Police reference showing she had not criminal record.
much prefer a cat sitter than a cattery. much more personal, the cats get much more attention and it doesn't stress them out as much. and being there are no other cats around less likely to come home with a sickness of sometype or give something to another cat.
Sitter is best for my cat.
She is happier in her own home, with her own smell around and familiarity.
Also she needs more than feeding, she needs to be cared for - talked to, cuddled and reassured.
cat sitter eveytime,as for start cats are in their own familiar surroundings etc and also lot cheaper.
Sitter..Sorry I am biased cause it is what I do professionally but my animals all get a sitter while I am gone.less stress
I would choose for my cat to stay in its usual environment. It is healthier, as cats often pick up fleas etc at catteries, even the best ones. More likely to be cheaper too, unless you can get a good neighbour to feed and clean their litter tray. Luckily my neighbour is coming in to feed my Fred, next weekend.
you have someone come and feed your cat ther are plenty of good cattery but cats carry things that can not be seen with human eye like ring worm which is passed though cats hair and only bleach kills it but your cat can catch with just one hair from a cat that has it
uri (feline herps) one cat can give to another couging snezzing you woud be surpised at what cat can pass to each other get a cat sitter cat does not leave your house no chance of catching anything
always the cattery much more reliable.
cat sitter
Cat sitter - also acts as house sitter ;-)
i have worked in a cattery and it wasnt very nice, they are fed in a mornin and let out for 2 minutes while u clean their cage then ignored again til after lunch when they get fed again but not let out then at 6pm we would feed them again and lock them away 4 bed until about 8-30 the next mornin, i wouldnt have put mine in there, other places might be different but this place put me off ever usin a cattery,i like them bein in their own surroundings,not that i will leave them 2 go on holiday!!
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Sitter is best.. cats don't get much space at a cattery, they usually don't have runs like dogs get, usually in a smallish cage, and probably will not get much attention besides feeding and cleaning time. Also, your cat will be exposed to picking up fleas, ticks, and possibly some other things. Cats are much less stressed at home in thier own environment. Just make sure you have someone reliable to care for them who will also spend some time playing with them and cuddling them as well as feeding them. Also, don't forget to tell your vet you will be out of town, so that if they need treatment while you are gone the vet and sitter will not have a problem. You can usually fill out a form at the vets and leave a credit card number with them so that the sitter is not responsible for any vet bills. Some vets will just bill you.but others will want payment up front.
Cat sitter.
I always get a friend to cat-sitt her while I'm gone.
you have to weigh the pros and cons for that on one hand the cat sitter will have access to your home so it would have to be someone you trust. On the other hand will your cat be more comfortable in his home environment over a cattery. Don't make the decision lightly.
A neighbor comes in to feed, scoop and socialize.
i prefer buy another cat, persian cat
I have five cats so it is just as economical for me to have a cat sitter as it would be (to say nothing of the logistics) to board them. I also don't vaccinate my cats so they can't be boarded anyway.
Emotionally I think it is better for the cat to stay in its home environment if possible.
Cattery. Usually about æ‹¢200 for 2 cats for just over 2 weeks, inc collection and delivery.
I always call a friend to come feed an Play with my cats while i'm gone. IT's stressful on them while were away , so They always remain at there Home , even if i'm not there.
I used to use a cattery, but since my cat became diabetic, none of my local catteries will undertake to do his insulin injections. So now I use a sitter who used to be a vertinary nurse. It's a bit more expensive, but the cats can stay in their homes. The sitter visits twice a day and also does other useful wee jobs like opening/closing curtains and switching lights on and off to fool potential burglars. She'll also put a pint of milk in the fridge on the day we get back.
If you are thinking about a sitter though, do check them out, as you'll be giving them the run of your home and pets. For example my sitter offered references including a Police reference showing she had not criminal record.
much prefer a cat sitter than a cattery. much more personal, the cats get much more attention and it doesn't stress them out as much. and being there are no other cats around less likely to come home with a sickness of sometype or give something to another cat.
Sitter is best for my cat.
She is happier in her own home, with her own smell around and familiarity.
Also she needs more than feeding, she needs to be cared for - talked to, cuddled and reassured.
cat sitter eveytime,as for start cats are in their own familiar surroundings etc and also lot cheaper.
Sitter..Sorry I am biased cause it is what I do professionally but my animals all get a sitter while I am gone.less stress
I would choose for my cat to stay in its usual environment. It is healthier, as cats often pick up fleas etc at catteries, even the best ones. More likely to be cheaper too, unless you can get a good neighbour to feed and clean their litter tray. Luckily my neighbour is coming in to feed my Fred, next weekend.
you have someone come and feed your cat ther are plenty of good cattery but cats carry things that can not be seen with human eye like ring worm which is passed though cats hair and only bleach kills it but your cat can catch with just one hair from a cat that has it
uri (feline herps) one cat can give to another couging snezzing you woud be surpised at what cat can pass to each other get a cat sitter cat does not leave your house no chance of catching anything
always the cattery much more reliable.
cat sitter
Cat sitter - also acts as house sitter ;-)
i have worked in a cattery and it wasnt very nice, they are fed in a mornin and let out for 2 minutes while u clean their cage then ignored again til after lunch when they get fed again but not let out then at 6pm we would feed them again and lock them away 4 bed until about 8-30 the next mornin, i wouldnt have put mine in there, other places might be different but this place put me off ever usin a cattery,i like them bein in their own surroundings,not that i will leave them 2 go on holiday!!
Cat sick? Heaving panting, warm, nose running.?
My cat is giving signs he is not feeling well, but I am not sure what it could be or what I should do.
Last night he got a bath. He put up a struggle but nothing seemed out of the ordinary with it. After, he went under the kitchen table as he usually does.
This morning, he is panting really hard and his breathing is heavy. I noticed that he is also a little warm and his nose is running a bit.
He is very hyperactive this morning too. And more affectionate than normal (which for him is quite hard to do), he will not leave me alone and he will not settle down for two seconds.
Money is a very big issue so I think a vet would be out of the question.
Any ideas on what may be causing this or what to do?
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it is not a good thing if a cat is panting. he might be having an asthma attack and needs to see the vet STAT! tell the vet about your money problems and most vets will let you do a payment plan.
here is some advice from now on set aside $5-$10 a month to put in a vet emergency fund. so you won't ever have to worry if your cat needs vet appointment and you don't have the money.
I know you don't want to hear this but he needs to go to a vet. Only a vet is going to be able to tell you whats wrong with your cat.
Is your cat an indoor or outdoor cat? If he's been outside there are a lot of serious things he could have.
If you can't afford a vet call the humane society and ask them where you can take him, sometimes they have "low cost" alternatives to your local vet.
I hope he gets better, good luck.
Your cat is obviously suffering greatly! I am sorry to say, if you can't afford to keep your pet from suffering its not fair for you to keep your pet. Try taking it to a vet or even an animal hospital and explain that it is suffering but you can't afford anything now. If they will not help you, go to another and another and another until someone will act compassionately on behalf of your animal. Good luck, I hope your kitty feels better. I know you are asking because you really do care
afraid to tell you but the cat has to go to the vet. Ask the vet if he will take payments. Call the local shelter they may be able to help you. You should learn how to take your cats temperature for events like this. Make a kitty bank so you will have money for the cat. If he feels hot put some sugar in water and give it to him to drink, they should help with dehydration. Best thing is the vet.
Do you know if he is actually dehydrated?
You can tell by stretching "up" the skin on the back of his neck (not to hurt him though) %26 seeing if it springs back quickly to fully flat.
It sounds like he has caught a cold. I would never bathe a cat. They do a good job of it themselves. Is he wheezing? These could also be symptoms of the stress of having a bath. His change in behavior indicates he thinks that he has to get back in your good graces. He probably thinks he was punished by the bath. I wish you well and hope your kitty is better soon.
Hate to add to the growing list of answers that your cat really needs to see a vet (unfortunately his health cannot determine whether you can pay your rent or not). :-(
His behavior is very unusual, as you obviously know, and he is trying to ask for your help! Call the humane society(s) and see if there is a low cost clinic you can take him to. The panting could be an emergency situation!
If all else fails, I would simply take him to a vet as a "walk in" (no appointment) and explain you feel this is an emergency, can they help you. It will be hard for them to turn you away. After treatment, explain your dilemma, and pay them as much as you can possibly afford - even $10 - to show good faith. (And if it's a check, make sure it will clear!). Then set up a payment plan.
It's easy for the "office people" to say, no $, no service. A lot of people "rip off" vets. But a decent VET will help. Beg if you must!
In the meantime, consider if you can truly afford to have a pet. Give this some serious thought. If you were deathly ill, wouldn't YOU want to see a doctor? If you think you cannot afford your kitty, please find him a loving home that will be able to take care of him. I also like the idea of a "kitty fund" where small amounts could help him in the future should he need it.
Good luck to you both!
Last night he got a bath. He put up a struggle but nothing seemed out of the ordinary with it. After, he went under the kitchen table as he usually does.
This morning, he is panting really hard and his breathing is heavy. I noticed that he is also a little warm and his nose is running a bit.
He is very hyperactive this morning too. And more affectionate than normal (which for him is quite hard to do), he will not leave me alone and he will not settle down for two seconds.
Money is a very big issue so I think a vet would be out of the question.
Any ideas on what may be causing this or what to do?
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it is not a good thing if a cat is panting. he might be having an asthma attack and needs to see the vet STAT! tell the vet about your money problems and most vets will let you do a payment plan.
here is some advice from now on set aside $5-$10 a month to put in a vet emergency fund. so you won't ever have to worry if your cat needs vet appointment and you don't have the money.
I know you don't want to hear this but he needs to go to a vet. Only a vet is going to be able to tell you whats wrong with your cat.
Is your cat an indoor or outdoor cat? If he's been outside there are a lot of serious things he could have.
If you can't afford a vet call the humane society and ask them where you can take him, sometimes they have "low cost" alternatives to your local vet.
I hope he gets better, good luck.
Your cat is obviously suffering greatly! I am sorry to say, if you can't afford to keep your pet from suffering its not fair for you to keep your pet. Try taking it to a vet or even an animal hospital and explain that it is suffering but you can't afford anything now. If they will not help you, go to another and another and another until someone will act compassionately on behalf of your animal. Good luck, I hope your kitty feels better. I know you are asking because you really do care
afraid to tell you but the cat has to go to the vet. Ask the vet if he will take payments. Call the local shelter they may be able to help you. You should learn how to take your cats temperature for events like this. Make a kitty bank so you will have money for the cat. If he feels hot put some sugar in water and give it to him to drink, they should help with dehydration. Best thing is the vet.
Do you know if he is actually dehydrated?
You can tell by stretching "up" the skin on the back of his neck (not to hurt him though) %26 seeing if it springs back quickly to fully flat.
It sounds like he has caught a cold. I would never bathe a cat. They do a good job of it themselves. Is he wheezing? These could also be symptoms of the stress of having a bath. His change in behavior indicates he thinks that he has to get back in your good graces. He probably thinks he was punished by the bath. I wish you well and hope your kitty is better soon.
Hate to add to the growing list of answers that your cat really needs to see a vet (unfortunately his health cannot determine whether you can pay your rent or not). :-(
His behavior is very unusual, as you obviously know, and he is trying to ask for your help! Call the humane society(s) and see if there is a low cost clinic you can take him to. The panting could be an emergency situation!
If all else fails, I would simply take him to a vet as a "walk in" (no appointment) and explain you feel this is an emergency, can they help you. It will be hard for them to turn you away. After treatment, explain your dilemma, and pay them as much as you can possibly afford - even $10 - to show good faith. (And if it's a check, make sure it will clear!). Then set up a payment plan.
It's easy for the "office people" to say, no $, no service. A lot of people "rip off" vets. But a decent VET will help. Beg if you must!
In the meantime, consider if you can truly afford to have a pet. Give this some serious thought. If you were deathly ill, wouldn't YOU want to see a doctor? If you think you cannot afford your kitty, please find him a loving home that will be able to take care of him. I also like the idea of a "kitty fund" where small amounts could help him in the future should he need it.
Good luck to you both!
cat sick after eating wild mouse?
my aunt's cat got sick after eating a wild mouse, and now poops maggots (ya, i know that grooooossssss!) does she need a vet, or will it run it's course?
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It's more likely tape worm segments. Cats can get them from prey or from fleas. You'll need to take her to the vet for deworming. Good idea to get something for flea control as well. Advantage, works for fleas but Revolution helps against fleas pinworms and round worms. it is probably the better choice.
Good-luck.
better get the cat to the vet
Maggots can be deadly. Take the cat to the vet immediately.
She needs a vet!
Are they truly maggots or are the tapeworm segments?
She needs a vet either way.
If it's maggots yes. That means she's being eaten from the inside from them. They have a horrible odor and move rather fast. And vary in sizes depending on age.
It's probably tapeworms (they look like rice %26 don't move much) and she'll need to see her DVM for deworming pills before it gets worse.
She probably needs de-worming. Cats get worms from eating wild prey. If they hunt regularly they need to be de-wormed regularly, so go see the vet.
Those aren't maggots, your aunt's cat has worms. give her a de-wormer and she will be cured. (the cat not your aunt)
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It's more likely tape worm segments. Cats can get them from prey or from fleas. You'll need to take her to the vet for deworming. Good idea to get something for flea control as well. Advantage, works for fleas but Revolution helps against fleas pinworms and round worms. it is probably the better choice.
Good-luck.
better get the cat to the vet
Maggots can be deadly. Take the cat to the vet immediately.
She needs a vet!
Are they truly maggots or are the tapeworm segments?
She needs a vet either way.
If it's maggots yes. That means she's being eaten from the inside from them. They have a horrible odor and move rather fast. And vary in sizes depending on age.
It's probably tapeworms (they look like rice %26 don't move much) and she'll need to see her DVM for deworming pills before it gets worse.
She probably needs de-worming. Cats get worms from eating wild prey. If they hunt regularly they need to be de-wormed regularly, so go see the vet.
Those aren't maggots, your aunt's cat has worms. give her a de-wormer and she will be cured. (the cat not your aunt)
cat scratching?
im thinking about buying a leather sofa , but my cats like to paw my present sofa is there anything i can do to stop them from doing this.
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My mom used double sided tape and stuck it to the places the cats were scratching. She would replace it ever couple of days. The cats hated the feel of the tape on their paws and eventually stopped scratching.
When I caught my cat scratching the furniture, I would take him and put his paws on his scratching post. He stopped scratching after I did this about a dozen times.
I have also heard of making a "shake can" by putting a few pebbles into a soda can and taping it shut. Then, when the cat starts to paw you throw the can near (not at) them. I have never tried it though.
Also, do you have tall scratching post? sometimes cats scratch at furniture because they either do not have a place to scratch or their scratching post isn't tall enough for them to get a full stretch.
get rid of the critter
not really cats will do it no matter what. apart from getting rid of the cats then it'll happen
get her a scratching post and spray cat be gone on the sofa
declaw them or they sell these cap things you can place over their nails or those weird sock things you can get them at any pet store pretty cheap too
Have you considered declawing? Or you can buy special covers for the cats nails so they can't shred your items, but I don't know how long they stay on.
Have you tried declawing them? That is the only way you are going to solve this problem. You don't have to get all the claws done, just the front ones. So, if they were to get outside accidentally, they can still survive. Hope this helps!
yes u can ,,i went through that before,,go buy him a scratching board,,,it helps girl
if i were you, i would go with something other than leather. i don't want to say get rid of the cats, so don't get the leather sofa.
The surest way is to have tha cat declawwed.
Short of that, there are sprays, and there are scratching posts.
Spraysthat you can buy at pet stores that are used to repel cats away from the furniture. It doesn't smell to terrible to humans, but it doesn't always work so well,( my experience), either.
Then there are scrach pads and scratching posts, also available at any pet store.Of course some cats can get used to just scratching on a scratching post and will not scratch other places, while others will continue on the furniture.
You might want to try these options out first before you buy the new furniture.
Declawing can cause a lot of distress to a cat - it's illegal in this country. Basically it involves amputating the toes down to the first knuckle. Cats need their claws for balance and climbing.
Try a scratching post - make sure it's a tall one so your cats can stretch all the way up. If they won't use it at first try lacing the post with catnip - guaranteed they'll love it!
Declawing would be a good choice if the cat is always inside. Also reduces scratches on ppl and kids and disease. Cat scratch fever really exists. I recommend front claws removed when owning an inside cat.
Lol,, yes my cat does the same thing. Well we just get on to him for doing it. But maybe spray something on thier that it doesn't like.But i would be afired it would hurt them soo lol i don't no.. Or try to get a scraching post if it dose not already have one. But other then that i really don't no because our can does it off and on and we just get on to him for it that's it. But just don't go as far as getting it declawed. Because they need their claws for proctecting themselves and getting away from dangoer.
Hope i have been of some help to you..
I notice some people have suggested declawing but you should be aware that declawing hurts a cat. Declawing is equivalent to a person having their fingernails pulled out. Also, right after being declawed it hurts cats to scratch, so they stop using the littler box.
I have faced the problem of sofa-clawing with all my cats and have spent a lot of money buying scratching posts, etc. as well as stuff you spray on the sofa to make it taste bad. Haven't yet found a perfect solution.
So, with the voice of experience, I suggest you either forget about getting a new leather sofa or keep the cats out of the living room!
I'm sure there is a way 4 a vet. 2 "declaw" the critters.However you must be completely comitted to providing adaquate care 4 the entirety of ur cats life.I say this because your cat will lose a vital weapon in its hunting/defense arsenal,and you should'nt do that unless your positively sure that ur cats will never lose the saftey and security which your household provides them.If u r unwilling 2 declaw them,I would buy some of those cat scratch things they sell in the pet store.
I don't want to be mean but you my have to dewclaw your cat.They do what they want.
i wouldnt recommend leather sofa with cats with claws.even if they arent scratching on it when they lay on it they will puncture it with their claws without even trying
Getting a leather sofa wont change a thing, theyll ruin it too. Keep a water bottle near you as much as you can. When you catch them, spray them, theyll run. Eventually, they see that everytime they do it, they get sprayed and they hate it.
Also yell out NO, my cats would run when they heard me yell. I also got a cat tree, and it has scratching posts all over it. My female cat used to scratch everything till we got the cat tree. They love it.
Getting a cat declawed can deform their paws, not always, but it is possible. We watched a program on this, and it was really sad. Cats CAN be trained with a little time from the owner.
declaw or clip her nails, i have leather couches and if i dont keep her nails clipped she scratches everything, Including the leather
You can train your cat to scratch on a scratching post.
Please do not go for the declawing option, its barbaric. I doubt a UK Vet would do it unless there was a medical reason for it .
This website tells you why you should not declaw and gives you advice on how to prevent them scratching on unwanted areas. Although I cannot see how trimming the cats claws is of any use - surely it will encourage it to scratch more?
A couple of other pages with advice on how to deal with furniture scratching..
http://www.catscratching.com/
http://www.flippyscatpage.com/catsscratc.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2543_stop-cat-sc.
Maybe sort the sofa scratching problem out before buying that new leather sofa.
Good luck
Before you buy that sofa, you can train your cat to use a paw scratcher which you should be able to purchase at your local pet shop. If you are still worrie about the sofa put a throwover cover on it.
If you are intent upon keeping cats, I would suggest a different type of sofa.
A cat scratch post would probably be the most helpful:
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d.
it will give them something to scratch up other than your couch. You'll have to "train" them to use it. Just put them near the scratch post and if they start for the couch get a spray bottle and spray them. Good luck!
Get a water spray, and when the cats go to the sofa, spray them with it, they hate water and being wet. You dont need to soak them by the way, or use a water pistol, they won't know where the water came from, and associate scratching the sofa with being wet.
Whatever you do, donot declaw, its bloody cruel, painful and causes stress.
I have leather chairs which I bought before I got my cats. My first kitten was handicapped and used her claws to climb as she couldn't jump very well. As she grew older and stronger this wasn't a problem. I trained her to use a scratching post by telling her "No!" when she went near the furniture and by giving her a cat treat when she used the scratching post. I ended up with an unclawed sofa and she ended up with the sharpest claws in Yorkshire, and an unending supply of cat treats. My second kitten is being trained the same way and shows no interest in the leather. Boot polish takes care of the odd scratch mark. If you want leather furniture, you have to make the alternatives more enticing!
Funny. I was thinking of getting a leather sofa too since I am redecorating my home. However I have cats and dogs so I have decided against it. My animals are way more important that a bit of furniture which will go out of fashion and look tatty in a few years time in any case.
My cats don't scratch my furniture but the dogs nails might damage the sofa.
Hmmm.sofa or cat.cat or sofa.??
I know which I would choose :-)
Buy them a scratching post. DO NOT declaw, it's barbaric and should be made illegal! Friend of mine has two cats and two leather sofas and they have never scratched it because they have plenty of other things to scratch at!
Good luck
HI there! Well, as a dedicated cat owner, who adores her little buggers, I can tell you from experience, they love to sharpen those claws on my leather sofa. its very difficult to stop cats scratching, its a natural thing they need to do to keep them sharp for their hunting predator instinct etc (Although the only things mine hunt are bits of paper!).
I am a strong believer that cats need claws, no matter what, and would never ever consider getting mine declawed. I honestly believe this is cruel, particularly if you have an outdoor cat. They need them to climb etc.
I am afraid if you love your cat, you need to bear in mind they will scratch whatever they bl**dy feel like and put up with it! The only cruel free deterrents I could advise - there are apparently some sticky plastic pad things you can buy which you stick to the arms of your sofa. They are transparent so you wont see them, but the cats wont go near them as wont like the stickiness.
In addition, I have heard that getting a lemon scented soap and gently rubbing it on the furniture (whilst dry!) will also deter them as they hate citrus smells. How long that lasts I have no idea as never tried it.
And the old scratching post thing - well mine have several but still claw most of the furniture too!
DON'T DO IT!!
We have a cream leather settee and the scratches really show up.You could try rubbing half a lemon on the area that the cat likes to scratch,it seems to deter our mog.
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My mom used double sided tape and stuck it to the places the cats were scratching. She would replace it ever couple of days. The cats hated the feel of the tape on their paws and eventually stopped scratching.
When I caught my cat scratching the furniture, I would take him and put his paws on his scratching post. He stopped scratching after I did this about a dozen times.
I have also heard of making a "shake can" by putting a few pebbles into a soda can and taping it shut. Then, when the cat starts to paw you throw the can near (not at) them. I have never tried it though.
Also, do you have tall scratching post? sometimes cats scratch at furniture because they either do not have a place to scratch or their scratching post isn't tall enough for them to get a full stretch.
get rid of the critter
not really cats will do it no matter what. apart from getting rid of the cats then it'll happen
get her a scratching post and spray cat be gone on the sofa
declaw them or they sell these cap things you can place over their nails or those weird sock things you can get them at any pet store pretty cheap too
Have you considered declawing? Or you can buy special covers for the cats nails so they can't shred your items, but I don't know how long they stay on.
Have you tried declawing them? That is the only way you are going to solve this problem. You don't have to get all the claws done, just the front ones. So, if they were to get outside accidentally, they can still survive. Hope this helps!
yes u can ,,i went through that before,,go buy him a scratching board,,,it helps girl
if i were you, i would go with something other than leather. i don't want to say get rid of the cats, so don't get the leather sofa.
The surest way is to have tha cat declawwed.
Short of that, there are sprays, and there are scratching posts.
Spraysthat you can buy at pet stores that are used to repel cats away from the furniture. It doesn't smell to terrible to humans, but it doesn't always work so well,( my experience), either.
Then there are scrach pads and scratching posts, also available at any pet store.Of course some cats can get used to just scratching on a scratching post and will not scratch other places, while others will continue on the furniture.
You might want to try these options out first before you buy the new furniture.
Declawing can cause a lot of distress to a cat - it's illegal in this country. Basically it involves amputating the toes down to the first knuckle. Cats need their claws for balance and climbing.
Try a scratching post - make sure it's a tall one so your cats can stretch all the way up. If they won't use it at first try lacing the post with catnip - guaranteed they'll love it!
Declawing would be a good choice if the cat is always inside. Also reduces scratches on ppl and kids and disease. Cat scratch fever really exists. I recommend front claws removed when owning an inside cat.
Lol,, yes my cat does the same thing. Well we just get on to him for doing it. But maybe spray something on thier that it doesn't like.But i would be afired it would hurt them soo lol i don't no.. Or try to get a scraching post if it dose not already have one. But other then that i really don't no because our can does it off and on and we just get on to him for it that's it. But just don't go as far as getting it declawed. Because they need their claws for proctecting themselves and getting away from dangoer.
Hope i have been of some help to you..
I notice some people have suggested declawing but you should be aware that declawing hurts a cat. Declawing is equivalent to a person having their fingernails pulled out. Also, right after being declawed it hurts cats to scratch, so they stop using the littler box.
I have faced the problem of sofa-clawing with all my cats and have spent a lot of money buying scratching posts, etc. as well as stuff you spray on the sofa to make it taste bad. Haven't yet found a perfect solution.
So, with the voice of experience, I suggest you either forget about getting a new leather sofa or keep the cats out of the living room!
I'm sure there is a way 4 a vet. 2 "declaw" the critters.However you must be completely comitted to providing adaquate care 4 the entirety of ur cats life.I say this because your cat will lose a vital weapon in its hunting/defense arsenal,and you should'nt do that unless your positively sure that ur cats will never lose the saftey and security which your household provides them.If u r unwilling 2 declaw them,I would buy some of those cat scratch things they sell in the pet store.
I don't want to be mean but you my have to dewclaw your cat.They do what they want.
i wouldnt recommend leather sofa with cats with claws.even if they arent scratching on it when they lay on it they will puncture it with their claws without even trying
Getting a leather sofa wont change a thing, theyll ruin it too. Keep a water bottle near you as much as you can. When you catch them, spray them, theyll run. Eventually, they see that everytime they do it, they get sprayed and they hate it.
Also yell out NO, my cats would run when they heard me yell. I also got a cat tree, and it has scratching posts all over it. My female cat used to scratch everything till we got the cat tree. They love it.
Getting a cat declawed can deform their paws, not always, but it is possible. We watched a program on this, and it was really sad. Cats CAN be trained with a little time from the owner.
declaw or clip her nails, i have leather couches and if i dont keep her nails clipped she scratches everything, Including the leather
You can train your cat to scratch on a scratching post.
Please do not go for the declawing option, its barbaric. I doubt a UK Vet would do it unless there was a medical reason for it .
This website tells you why you should not declaw and gives you advice on how to prevent them scratching on unwanted areas. Although I cannot see how trimming the cats claws is of any use - surely it will encourage it to scratch more?
A couple of other pages with advice on how to deal with furniture scratching..
http://www.catscratching.com/
http://www.flippyscatpage.com/catsscratc.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2543_stop-cat-sc.
Maybe sort the sofa scratching problem out before buying that new leather sofa.
Good luck
Before you buy that sofa, you can train your cat to use a paw scratcher which you should be able to purchase at your local pet shop. If you are still worrie about the sofa put a throwover cover on it.
If you are intent upon keeping cats, I would suggest a different type of sofa.
A cat scratch post would probably be the most helpful:
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d.
it will give them something to scratch up other than your couch. You'll have to "train" them to use it. Just put them near the scratch post and if they start for the couch get a spray bottle and spray them. Good luck!
Get a water spray, and when the cats go to the sofa, spray them with it, they hate water and being wet. You dont need to soak them by the way, or use a water pistol, they won't know where the water came from, and associate scratching the sofa with being wet.
Whatever you do, donot declaw, its bloody cruel, painful and causes stress.
I have leather chairs which I bought before I got my cats. My first kitten was handicapped and used her claws to climb as she couldn't jump very well. As she grew older and stronger this wasn't a problem. I trained her to use a scratching post by telling her "No!" when she went near the furniture and by giving her a cat treat when she used the scratching post. I ended up with an unclawed sofa and she ended up with the sharpest claws in Yorkshire, and an unending supply of cat treats. My second kitten is being trained the same way and shows no interest in the leather. Boot polish takes care of the odd scratch mark. If you want leather furniture, you have to make the alternatives more enticing!
Funny. I was thinking of getting a leather sofa too since I am redecorating my home. However I have cats and dogs so I have decided against it. My animals are way more important that a bit of furniture which will go out of fashion and look tatty in a few years time in any case.
My cats don't scratch my furniture but the dogs nails might damage the sofa.
Hmmm.sofa or cat.cat or sofa.??
I know which I would choose :-)
Buy them a scratching post. DO NOT declaw, it's barbaric and should be made illegal! Friend of mine has two cats and two leather sofas and they have never scratched it because they have plenty of other things to scratch at!
Good luck
HI there! Well, as a dedicated cat owner, who adores her little buggers, I can tell you from experience, they love to sharpen those claws on my leather sofa. its very difficult to stop cats scratching, its a natural thing they need to do to keep them sharp for their hunting predator instinct etc (Although the only things mine hunt are bits of paper!).
I am a strong believer that cats need claws, no matter what, and would never ever consider getting mine declawed. I honestly believe this is cruel, particularly if you have an outdoor cat. They need them to climb etc.
I am afraid if you love your cat, you need to bear in mind they will scratch whatever they bl**dy feel like and put up with it! The only cruel free deterrents I could advise - there are apparently some sticky plastic pad things you can buy which you stick to the arms of your sofa. They are transparent so you wont see them, but the cats wont go near them as wont like the stickiness.
In addition, I have heard that getting a lemon scented soap and gently rubbing it on the furniture (whilst dry!) will also deter them as they hate citrus smells. How long that lasts I have no idea as never tried it.
And the old scratching post thing - well mine have several but still claw most of the furniture too!
DON'T DO IT!!
We have a cream leather settee and the scratches really show up.You could try rubbing half a lemon on the area that the cat likes to scratch,it seems to deter our mog.
Cat scratching problem.?
My fiancee's cat keeps scratching the mirrors on her closet doors every night when she is trying to sleep. Does anyone have an explanation for this, more importantly. an antedote? I live out of state, so it does not bother me, but I hear about it every morning on the way to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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You don't say how old this cat is, but most cats realize that mirrors are not real cats by the time they are a few months old.
There is another motivation and it could that the cat is chasing dancing lights of headlights which reflect off the closet doors at night. The answer may be to simply draw the shades.
Cats do not normally choose mirrors as the surface they prefer to scratch. BUT, if your fiance uses standard glass cleaner on them, its ammonia smell might motivate the cat to "fix it" by covering it with the scent from her paw-pads. Your fiance can try a vinegar-based window cleaner to see if that deters this behavior.
If that doesn't work, then closing the bedroom door may be the answer. If the cat wails at the door, she might need to restrict her to a separate room like the bathroom with its own nightlight, soft music, toys, and snacks.
they have scent glands in their paws they are marking their territory most likely
What is happening is that the cat is trying to reach the "cat" he sees in the mirror. The only way to stop it is to cover the bottom of the mirror.
Sounds like she wants in the closet, normally cats will scratch something they feel will sharpen there claws. I have stopped my cats from jumping on counters and from scratching the couches by putting two sided tape on the areas I didn't wants her on or didn't want her to scratch, they don't like the boobie traps cause they don't like the way it feels. Try lying the tape across the closet area or attach it to the mirror at her level. She will eventually stop going to the area and when that happens you can remove the two sided tape. If that doesn't work the pet store will carry a spray that will de-tract the cat from the area, spray it in the area you want her to stay away from.
Good luck, I know it's hard at night, cats are nocturnal and like to explore at night time and sleep during tha day.
I dont have much experience in rearing cats..but I think it is trying to get into the closet ..Is the cat expecting ?
If it is..then it means she is trying to have the kittens in the closet.
If it is a male cat, just file off his claws.. Hahaha I dont know whats wrong with the ruddy cat..
tks COG
Is the kitty scratching the mirror or the frame?
If it is the frame she is sharpening her claws.
Tell the kitty owner to try and find a plastic
mouse trap. These won't injury paws when they snap.
Set the trap and set it near the spot where she is scratching. The noise will scare her when it snaps.
A few times and kitty will have to find another spot
to sharpen claws. She needs to retrain kitty to scratch in a spot that is a "yes,good kitty".
double sticky tape
The cat is trying to get to the cat in the mirror. THey have no concept of reflections, and therefore she is trying to reach the other cat she sees (that shouldn't be there! This is her house!). Sometimes they get aggressive, and will go to great lengths, swatting at the intruder.
If your fiancee leaves the door slightly open, the cat will probably go inside to investigate and find the interloper. There's nothing bad about this, just cat behavior. She will have to keep the cat from seeing its own reflection, which means either banning the cat from the bedroom, or finding something she can put in front of the mirror each night, only up to cat-eye level, like a folding screen that people use for their car windshields.
Good luck.
It has cat scratch fever.
Try setting up a board with some carpet nailed to it and a toy mouse at
the top and some cat nip on the mouse and on the board,your cat will
love it, also nail a little mirror on the booard so "Kitty" can look at themselves, just like humans cats like to look at themselves too!
Um perhaps you can close the door or trim her nails so she the cat does not scratch. My cat paws at the mirror, but I eventually got her a scratching post.
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You don't say how old this cat is, but most cats realize that mirrors are not real cats by the time they are a few months old.
There is another motivation and it could that the cat is chasing dancing lights of headlights which reflect off the closet doors at night. The answer may be to simply draw the shades.
Cats do not normally choose mirrors as the surface they prefer to scratch. BUT, if your fiance uses standard glass cleaner on them, its ammonia smell might motivate the cat to "fix it" by covering it with the scent from her paw-pads. Your fiance can try a vinegar-based window cleaner to see if that deters this behavior.
If that doesn't work, then closing the bedroom door may be the answer. If the cat wails at the door, she might need to restrict her to a separate room like the bathroom with its own nightlight, soft music, toys, and snacks.
they have scent glands in their paws they are marking their territory most likely
What is happening is that the cat is trying to reach the "cat" he sees in the mirror. The only way to stop it is to cover the bottom of the mirror.
Sounds like she wants in the closet, normally cats will scratch something they feel will sharpen there claws. I have stopped my cats from jumping on counters and from scratching the couches by putting two sided tape on the areas I didn't wants her on or didn't want her to scratch, they don't like the boobie traps cause they don't like the way it feels. Try lying the tape across the closet area or attach it to the mirror at her level. She will eventually stop going to the area and when that happens you can remove the two sided tape. If that doesn't work the pet store will carry a spray that will de-tract the cat from the area, spray it in the area you want her to stay away from.
Good luck, I know it's hard at night, cats are nocturnal and like to explore at night time and sleep during tha day.
I dont have much experience in rearing cats..but I think it is trying to get into the closet ..Is the cat expecting ?
If it is..then it means she is trying to have the kittens in the closet.
If it is a male cat, just file off his claws.. Hahaha I dont know whats wrong with the ruddy cat..
tks COG
Is the kitty scratching the mirror or the frame?
If it is the frame she is sharpening her claws.
Tell the kitty owner to try and find a plastic
mouse trap. These won't injury paws when they snap.
Set the trap and set it near the spot where she is scratching. The noise will scare her when it snaps.
A few times and kitty will have to find another spot
to sharpen claws. She needs to retrain kitty to scratch in a spot that is a "yes,good kitty".
double sticky tape
The cat is trying to get to the cat in the mirror. THey have no concept of reflections, and therefore she is trying to reach the other cat she sees (that shouldn't be there! This is her house!). Sometimes they get aggressive, and will go to great lengths, swatting at the intruder.
If your fiancee leaves the door slightly open, the cat will probably go inside to investigate and find the interloper. There's nothing bad about this, just cat behavior. She will have to keep the cat from seeing its own reflection, which means either banning the cat from the bedroom, or finding something she can put in front of the mirror each night, only up to cat-eye level, like a folding screen that people use for their car windshields.
Good luck.
It has cat scratch fever.
Try setting up a board with some carpet nailed to it and a toy mouse at
the top and some cat nip on the mouse and on the board,your cat will
love it, also nail a little mirror on the booard so "Kitty" can look at themselves, just like humans cats like to look at themselves too!
Um perhaps you can close the door or trim her nails so she the cat does not scratch. My cat paws at the mirror, but I eventually got her a scratching post.
Cat scratching help?
Well, I just got a new cat, and I'd like some tips on how to keep her from scratching my furniture. I've heard of SoftPaws, where you glue bits of plastic on the cat's nails, but is that comfortable for her? And does it work? Are there other ways to keep her from scratching the furniture up?
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Scratching is a HUGE problem for most cat owners. My husband and I just struggled with it ourselves - just after purchasing brand new leather furniture, one of our cats stood up on his back legs and popped all ten of his front nails through one of the arms of a new chair.
It is a natural behavior for our cats. They scratch to shed long, broken pieces of nails, and to spread pheromones from small glands in their paws. It's also assumed that scratching was a sign of marking territory - "I am scratching this so that you can see it is mine." But, just because it's natural doesn't mean it's acceptable.
SoftPaws are, if fitted correctly, a great way to put a quick stop to scratching. They shouldn't be uncomfortable as long as your cats nails aren't getting to long as a result of the plastic. Make sure you keep an eye on the length of her nails, and be sure to change the SoftPaws as directed by the manufacturer (I believe it's about every four weeks).
It's a good idea to designate a scratching post or carpeted cat condo as an appropriate place to stretch and scratch. Use appealing objects like toys and catnip to attract your cat to this area. When your cat does scratch in a place that is not acceptable, make sure you interupt the behavior by tossing a toy or using a squirt bottle in the direction of the cat instead of stopping her yourself; she must learn that it's not just your presence that mean 'no scratching', but that it's not acceptable whether you're around or not.
You can also put something that the cat doesn't want to walk or stretch on over the area that's commonly scratched. Cats are particularly objectionable to sticky things (for example, a few strips of double-sided tape are a big deterrent), but put an upside-down carpet runner (feet-side up) where the cat normally stands to scratch. That should keep her off that patch of floor.
There's another great over-the-counter product that might help you out, and worked wonders for us. It's a product called Feliway - it's a synthetic pheromone that helps cats with general anxiety and destructive behaviors like urine marking and scratching. You can buy it in a spray bottle form to administer directly onto scratched surfaces to discourage further scratching, or plug in an electric diffusor form of the product (like a Glade plug in!) to disperse over about 550 square feet. This product is nice because it's easy to get (at most pet specialty stores like PetSmart) and it's affordable (around $25).
Good luck with your kitty cat!
You can get then declawed the front paws only and soft claws also work. Once your cat got use to then it would bother them much.
Cats need to scratch at something for the health of their claws.
Provide a cat condo or scratching post of some sort for an alternative for your cat, also their is spray that can be used on
the furniture to keep your cat from scratching.
Get a spray bottle and put water in it. When she misbehaves spray her. but she needs to claw, get her something she can scratch
Soft paws are great! I used them on my kitty. The only problem I had with them was my kitty hates the smell of the glue (it's just like super glue), but other than that he didn't mind them at all! Plus they look really cute!
To stop a bad habbit, you can try to spray the cat on it's face with clean water when it is doing it, after several times, it will know that is something not supposed to do.
Yes, do give it a scratching poll, it is their nature to scratch.
You will probably get some tips from people here who have used the Soft Paws. I think using them prevents the cat from having the natural experience of sharpening her claws on anything.
I have used the Sticky Paws strips which are about $10 from a pet store. I just put them on the ends of my furniture where cats might like to scratch. You get a lot of strips in a package and after you have trained the cat to a post you can take them off.
Then you need to get a really good scratching post with sisal rope at the bottom. A cat tree is wonderful because the cat will love to perch up high on it and will become "her" special piece of furniture. Some cats like the inexpensive cardboard scratchers that lie on the floor. I would get one of those too.
If the cat is a year old you can use catnip as an attractant to the post. You should praise her extravagantly when she uses her post and I mean silly stuff like, "Oh you are such a beautiful cat. Such a wonderful kitty, the best in the world, etc." Really lay it on with a trowel. Your cat will really respond to this praise and associate it with using the appropriate scratching place.
Whatever you do don't declaw - heres a site about it http://community-2.webtv.net/zuzu22/stop.
I suggest that you buy you cat a nice scratching post and rub cat nip all over it to encourage your cat to use that instead of furniture..
heres a link to an article written by Veterinarian Dr. Christianne Schelling about help with cats scratching.
http://www.catscratching.com/
hope this helps..
Claw caps are the most humane and please don't consider declawing the animal which is basically amputating the first digit of their fingers and toes. If you call or go on the web site for Drs. Foster and Smith.com you will find certain products/sprays that may help you and them but the best solution is to provide them with a really good scratching post or may two or three of them. A vertical one and flat one etc. Make sure it is really stable since some of the cheaper models are just plastic and carpet and your cat will not like it. (A "CAT TREE" is always a good idea if you have the room in your house which is basically a cat play ground )They basically need to scratch in order to shed their claws. I have 12 cats and provide them with about 6 scratching areas. I've used in some cases just a small log or thick tree branch about 4-5 inches in diameter and 3 ft long laying flat. they love it. You can also buy catnip spray on the log or item to entice them to the scratching post. that will get them going. Once they get into the habit with that site/log or post. they will skip your furniture. let me know how things workout jontoman60@yahoo.com
you can buy her scratching post or a kitty bed that she will be able to claw an play with give her lots of toys cals like catnip keep her occupied an she will eventually stop.. good luck
Please dont declaw your cat.. its so painful and traumatic for them. I hear softpaws work very well but i havent used them myself. I have 2 cats, almost 11 years old and with me since 8 weeks. When they were little i satisfied their need for clawing with a scratching post (or my leg while i was making dinner.. LOL). As they got older and bigger, they got bored. A cat gymnasium (or tree as they are sometimes called) works well, but expensive. And again, not that large. I have found the best solution to be a relatively inexpensive scratcher box. It is corrugated cardboard, and comes in attractive shapes and colors. The one I buy is Cosmic Catnip Alpine scratcher (on an angle for kitty comfort) or a flat box with cute little cartoons on the side so its not hideously obvious in your living room. Refills are pretty cheap, sometimes come with a little bag of catnip for added fun! You can get them at your larger grocery stores and pet stores. Only downside is bits of cardboard everywhere in the vicinity. But i do have to say i am a proud owner of pristine carpet and fabulous furniture without even so much as a pull.
Have fun with your new furry friend!
If u get a scrathching center and rub it with cat nip she probably wont scratch anything else for a while. you should rub it once a month or as soon as she starts eyeing the furniture again.
DO NOT DECLAW YOUR CAT!
it is like cutting of your fingers/toes. Would you like if your momma did that to you! All they want is a little TLC! Please, dont listen to what other people tell you until you do further reserch. you should not declaw your cat, and it may be illegal around were you are from.
If your cat is going to be going outside AT ALL, please don't get her declawed! I think that's cruel- makes the cat defenseless. I would suggest either buying a scratching post to put up, or setting up a bit of wood in a corner. If you catch kitty scratching your furniture, spritz her with water.
I've tried soft paws and they worked okay, but I got tired of replacing them so frequently and after a while my cats were not very cooperative about the effort to replace the tips. Some vets will put them on for you for a fee. I have some sort of scratching post or scratcher in almost every room of the house. Sprinkle some catnip on it and your kitty will be in heaven. I have 5 cats and only 2 have been declawed and I will never do that again. Even the declawed kitties will go up to the scratchers and make like they are sharpening their claws.
I just put soft paws on my cats a few days ago- they are both 7 years old and I had never tried it before. but we got new furniture and I was desperate. It was not very hard to do- (my cats are used to me clipping their claws so they didnt think much of it). for about 30 seconds they sniffed at their paws and since then- I dont even think they know they have them on. I was so surprised. they dont mind them one bit. plus it looks cute when the stretch and those hot pink claws come out:)
Regularly trimming the cat's nails helps, too. I started clipping my cats' nails when they were kittens, using little clippers I got for that purpose or you can use sharp people nail clippers too. By clipping the nails you help them shed the painful outer layer and that will reduce scratching.
If you don't know how, just search for it in any search engine or ask your vet to show you.
I will sneak up on them when they're sleeping, and by the time they wake up I'm done with a whole foot. At that point they're groggy and don't really care, so I pet their heads and kiss and coo over them and they don't even notice. Most of the time they even purr.
I would try the Soft Paws before you get put off by the fact they could be tricky - every cat is different. If they're no good then depending on what sort of furniture you have you could spray a little citronella onto it (cats hate the smell of lemon) or wrap some double sided tape around it (cats also don't like sticky stuff - this is what we have on the fish tank). Also growling %26 saying "no" very firmly right up into the cats face will help. As long as it has something that it's allowed to scratch on your cat will much prefer to be praised for using the post or whatnot than being told off for going the furniture.
Do not get your cat declawed - it's not needed %26 you can find other ways to solve the problem rather than the lazy way out of mutilating the poor cat.
Be patient %26 consistant %26 you should see results fairly quickly.
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Scratching is a HUGE problem for most cat owners. My husband and I just struggled with it ourselves - just after purchasing brand new leather furniture, one of our cats stood up on his back legs and popped all ten of his front nails through one of the arms of a new chair.
It is a natural behavior for our cats. They scratch to shed long, broken pieces of nails, and to spread pheromones from small glands in their paws. It's also assumed that scratching was a sign of marking territory - "I am scratching this so that you can see it is mine." But, just because it's natural doesn't mean it's acceptable.
SoftPaws are, if fitted correctly, a great way to put a quick stop to scratching. They shouldn't be uncomfortable as long as your cats nails aren't getting to long as a result of the plastic. Make sure you keep an eye on the length of her nails, and be sure to change the SoftPaws as directed by the manufacturer (I believe it's about every four weeks).
It's a good idea to designate a scratching post or carpeted cat condo as an appropriate place to stretch and scratch. Use appealing objects like toys and catnip to attract your cat to this area. When your cat does scratch in a place that is not acceptable, make sure you interupt the behavior by tossing a toy or using a squirt bottle in the direction of the cat instead of stopping her yourself; she must learn that it's not just your presence that mean 'no scratching', but that it's not acceptable whether you're around or not.
You can also put something that the cat doesn't want to walk or stretch on over the area that's commonly scratched. Cats are particularly objectionable to sticky things (for example, a few strips of double-sided tape are a big deterrent), but put an upside-down carpet runner (feet-side up) where the cat normally stands to scratch. That should keep her off that patch of floor.
There's another great over-the-counter product that might help you out, and worked wonders for us. It's a product called Feliway - it's a synthetic pheromone that helps cats with general anxiety and destructive behaviors like urine marking and scratching. You can buy it in a spray bottle form to administer directly onto scratched surfaces to discourage further scratching, or plug in an electric diffusor form of the product (like a Glade plug in!) to disperse over about 550 square feet. This product is nice because it's easy to get (at most pet specialty stores like PetSmart) and it's affordable (around $25).
Good luck with your kitty cat!
You can get then declawed the front paws only and soft claws also work. Once your cat got use to then it would bother them much.
Cats need to scratch at something for the health of their claws.
Provide a cat condo or scratching post of some sort for an alternative for your cat, also their is spray that can be used on
the furniture to keep your cat from scratching.
Get a spray bottle and put water in it. When she misbehaves spray her. but she needs to claw, get her something she can scratch
Soft paws are great! I used them on my kitty. The only problem I had with them was my kitty hates the smell of the glue (it's just like super glue), but other than that he didn't mind them at all! Plus they look really cute!
To stop a bad habbit, you can try to spray the cat on it's face with clean water when it is doing it, after several times, it will know that is something not supposed to do.
Yes, do give it a scratching poll, it is their nature to scratch.
You will probably get some tips from people here who have used the Soft Paws. I think using them prevents the cat from having the natural experience of sharpening her claws on anything.
I have used the Sticky Paws strips which are about $10 from a pet store. I just put them on the ends of my furniture where cats might like to scratch. You get a lot of strips in a package and after you have trained the cat to a post you can take them off.
Then you need to get a really good scratching post with sisal rope at the bottom. A cat tree is wonderful because the cat will love to perch up high on it and will become "her" special piece of furniture. Some cats like the inexpensive cardboard scratchers that lie on the floor. I would get one of those too.
If the cat is a year old you can use catnip as an attractant to the post. You should praise her extravagantly when she uses her post and I mean silly stuff like, "Oh you are such a beautiful cat. Such a wonderful kitty, the best in the world, etc." Really lay it on with a trowel. Your cat will really respond to this praise and associate it with using the appropriate scratching place.
Whatever you do don't declaw - heres a site about it http://community-2.webtv.net/zuzu22/stop.
I suggest that you buy you cat a nice scratching post and rub cat nip all over it to encourage your cat to use that instead of furniture..
heres a link to an article written by Veterinarian Dr. Christianne Schelling about help with cats scratching.
http://www.catscratching.com/
hope this helps..
Claw caps are the most humane and please don't consider declawing the animal which is basically amputating the first digit of their fingers and toes. If you call or go on the web site for Drs. Foster and Smith.com you will find certain products/sprays that may help you and them but the best solution is to provide them with a really good scratching post or may two or three of them. A vertical one and flat one etc. Make sure it is really stable since some of the cheaper models are just plastic and carpet and your cat will not like it. (A "CAT TREE" is always a good idea if you have the room in your house which is basically a cat play ground )They basically need to scratch in order to shed their claws. I have 12 cats and provide them with about 6 scratching areas. I've used in some cases just a small log or thick tree branch about 4-5 inches in diameter and 3 ft long laying flat. they love it. You can also buy catnip spray on the log or item to entice them to the scratching post. that will get them going. Once they get into the habit with that site/log or post. they will skip your furniture. let me know how things workout jontoman60@yahoo.com
you can buy her scratching post or a kitty bed that she will be able to claw an play with give her lots of toys cals like catnip keep her occupied an she will eventually stop.. good luck
Please dont declaw your cat.. its so painful and traumatic for them. I hear softpaws work very well but i havent used them myself. I have 2 cats, almost 11 years old and with me since 8 weeks. When they were little i satisfied their need for clawing with a scratching post (or my leg while i was making dinner.. LOL). As they got older and bigger, they got bored. A cat gymnasium (or tree as they are sometimes called) works well, but expensive. And again, not that large. I have found the best solution to be a relatively inexpensive scratcher box. It is corrugated cardboard, and comes in attractive shapes and colors. The one I buy is Cosmic Catnip Alpine scratcher (on an angle for kitty comfort) or a flat box with cute little cartoons on the side so its not hideously obvious in your living room. Refills are pretty cheap, sometimes come with a little bag of catnip for added fun! You can get them at your larger grocery stores and pet stores. Only downside is bits of cardboard everywhere in the vicinity. But i do have to say i am a proud owner of pristine carpet and fabulous furniture without even so much as a pull.
Have fun with your new furry friend!
If u get a scrathching center and rub it with cat nip she probably wont scratch anything else for a while. you should rub it once a month or as soon as she starts eyeing the furniture again.
DO NOT DECLAW YOUR CAT!
it is like cutting of your fingers/toes. Would you like if your momma did that to you! All they want is a little TLC! Please, dont listen to what other people tell you until you do further reserch. you should not declaw your cat, and it may be illegal around were you are from.
If your cat is going to be going outside AT ALL, please don't get her declawed! I think that's cruel- makes the cat defenseless. I would suggest either buying a scratching post to put up, or setting up a bit of wood in a corner. If you catch kitty scratching your furniture, spritz her with water.
I've tried soft paws and they worked okay, but I got tired of replacing them so frequently and after a while my cats were not very cooperative about the effort to replace the tips. Some vets will put them on for you for a fee. I have some sort of scratching post or scratcher in almost every room of the house. Sprinkle some catnip on it and your kitty will be in heaven. I have 5 cats and only 2 have been declawed and I will never do that again. Even the declawed kitties will go up to the scratchers and make like they are sharpening their claws.
I just put soft paws on my cats a few days ago- they are both 7 years old and I had never tried it before. but we got new furniture and I was desperate. It was not very hard to do- (my cats are used to me clipping their claws so they didnt think much of it). for about 30 seconds they sniffed at their paws and since then- I dont even think they know they have them on. I was so surprised. they dont mind them one bit. plus it looks cute when the stretch and those hot pink claws come out:)
Regularly trimming the cat's nails helps, too. I started clipping my cats' nails when they were kittens, using little clippers I got for that purpose or you can use sharp people nail clippers too. By clipping the nails you help them shed the painful outer layer and that will reduce scratching.
If you don't know how, just search for it in any search engine or ask your vet to show you.
I will sneak up on them when they're sleeping, and by the time they wake up I'm done with a whole foot. At that point they're groggy and don't really care, so I pet their heads and kiss and coo over them and they don't even notice. Most of the time they even purr.
I would try the Soft Paws before you get put off by the fact they could be tricky - every cat is different. If they're no good then depending on what sort of furniture you have you could spray a little citronella onto it (cats hate the smell of lemon) or wrap some double sided tape around it (cats also don't like sticky stuff - this is what we have on the fish tank). Also growling %26 saying "no" very firmly right up into the cats face will help. As long as it has something that it's allowed to scratch on your cat will much prefer to be praised for using the post or whatnot than being told off for going the furniture.
Do not get your cat declawed - it's not needed %26 you can find other ways to solve the problem rather than the lazy way out of mutilating the poor cat.
Be patient %26 consistant %26 you should see results fairly quickly.
cat scratching furniture?
What is the best product to keep cats and kittens from scratching on furniture?
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Placing a scratching post next to the furniture they are scratching is a good first step. Next, place some double-sided sticky tape on the furniture. Lastly, when you see them going for the furniture, redirect them to the scratching post (I place my cats' paws on the scratching post and then they scratch there--I pet them while they scratch the post). It's a bit of work, but worth it in the long run :-)
something else they can scractch like a scratching post and show them that they can scratch that and when they go to scratch the furniture either push them away or smack your hand right in front of them to show them that when they scratch that it scares them.
Get rid of it! The furniture not the cat.
well my cats had distroyed our 900,00 doller couch ;scraching and tearing at it . i tryed shoo cat i tryed sprayingit. none of those worked;but i bought them a condo scarcher and they have not been to the furniture since. i guess when they do that there getting the old claws off;it;s painful if the old claw stays in ;my vet said good-luck
yes, a scratching post so they actually have something to scratch. a good way to train a cat is with a spay bottle for water. if they are on the furniture, scrathing it, or something else you don't want them to to do. spritz some water at them and they will sure figure it out that it isn't okay.
It depends on why he/she's doing it. If it's just for the feel, a scratching post will work, followed by a squirt bottle to shoot her when you catch her doing it on furniture. If it's for attention - good luck. Our cat turned our efforts into a game. We tried tin foil and that turned into a game. The squirt bottle acclimated him to water and he climbs in the shower now. The noise maker got knocked off the counter at 3am and he took to pushing the buttom and hissing at it. (At least it was good for laughs.)
A trip to the vet for a declaw.
There is something called soft paws. They are these little vinyl covers that you glue to your cats nails. I just had my whole house renovated and refurnished, and didn't want to see it all ruined. I feel that declawing is extreme but was almost ready to do it until I found these nifty things. Takes a little time to put them on (or some vets will do it for a fee) but they work miracles. Your cat can go through the motions of clawing but won't do any damage to the furniture.
Good luck!
Right - it would be great to use a spray to get hubby to take out the trash, too! Do you have that in aerosole?!
Training and redirection are key, as well as understanding WHY cats scratch. Block any vertical surface they molest with a scratching post and any horizontal surface with a scratching pad. You will likely need several during training, so experiment with different types to find the materials your cat prefers.
Cover your furniture with a throw during this period, then plaster any scratched spots with double-stick tape or StickyPaws, and plunk a post or pad right in front.
If you find a surface your cat likes, he will use it instead of your furniture. For more hints, see this page:
http://www.geocities.com/nyc_sr/scratchi.
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Placing a scratching post next to the furniture they are scratching is a good first step. Next, place some double-sided sticky tape on the furniture. Lastly, when you see them going for the furniture, redirect them to the scratching post (I place my cats' paws on the scratching post and then they scratch there--I pet them while they scratch the post). It's a bit of work, but worth it in the long run :-)
something else they can scractch like a scratching post and show them that they can scratch that and when they go to scratch the furniture either push them away or smack your hand right in front of them to show them that when they scratch that it scares them.
Get rid of it! The furniture not the cat.
well my cats had distroyed our 900,00 doller couch ;scraching and tearing at it . i tryed shoo cat i tryed sprayingit. none of those worked;but i bought them a condo scarcher and they have not been to the furniture since. i guess when they do that there getting the old claws off;it;s painful if the old claw stays in ;my vet said good-luck
yes, a scratching post so they actually have something to scratch. a good way to train a cat is with a spay bottle for water. if they are on the furniture, scrathing it, or something else you don't want them to to do. spritz some water at them and they will sure figure it out that it isn't okay.
It depends on why he/she's doing it. If it's just for the feel, a scratching post will work, followed by a squirt bottle to shoot her when you catch her doing it on furniture. If it's for attention - good luck. Our cat turned our efforts into a game. We tried tin foil and that turned into a game. The squirt bottle acclimated him to water and he climbs in the shower now. The noise maker got knocked off the counter at 3am and he took to pushing the buttom and hissing at it. (At least it was good for laughs.)
A trip to the vet for a declaw.
There is something called soft paws. They are these little vinyl covers that you glue to your cats nails. I just had my whole house renovated and refurnished, and didn't want to see it all ruined. I feel that declawing is extreme but was almost ready to do it until I found these nifty things. Takes a little time to put them on (or some vets will do it for a fee) but they work miracles. Your cat can go through the motions of clawing but won't do any damage to the furniture.
Good luck!
Right - it would be great to use a spray to get hubby to take out the trash, too! Do you have that in aerosole?!
Training and redirection are key, as well as understanding WHY cats scratch. Block any vertical surface they molest with a scratching post and any horizontal surface with a scratching pad. You will likely need several during training, so experiment with different types to find the materials your cat prefers.
Cover your furniture with a throw during this period, then plaster any scratched spots with double-stick tape or StickyPaws, and plunk a post or pad right in front.
If you find a surface your cat likes, he will use it instead of your furniture. For more hints, see this page:
http://www.geocities.com/nyc_sr/scratchi.
cat scratches in litter box for 10 minutes +?
Every time my guy uses his litter box, he is in there scratching %26 digging for 10 or more minutes. He never poops anywhere else %26 I clean it out every day, I just don't know what he could be digging %26 scratching for that long for. ANyone else heard of this or know why?
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Normal.
Our cat, Thomas, he's the man, will scratch like he is digging to China. He is very particular about finding that right spot and then as particular about covering it up.
Feel lucky that your cat does this. There are many cats that will use the litter box and jump right out without covering it up.
Its normal for a kitty to do that. Some are more picky than others about covering their waste.
Also, cats have scent glands on their paws and they like to mark their territory. Do you have other animals? If not it is still normal, he is letting everyone know that this is HIS territory by marking it well with waste and his scent.
So nothing to be worried about, be glad that he defecates in the litter box.
My cat did this for a long time, then he started crying when he was in there. it turns out he has crystals in his urine, which are making it hard for him to pass that is why he spent so much time in there. I would watch to see if it seems like hes in pain. It could be that its just starting. Good Luck.
Make sure the litter in the box is at least 5cm in depth, and that it is covering every corner of the box.Cats are very clean creatures, and he is just making sure that he is covering in it up for you! What a lovely clean cat he sounds!!
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Normal.
Our cat, Thomas, he's the man, will scratch like he is digging to China. He is very particular about finding that right spot and then as particular about covering it up.
Feel lucky that your cat does this. There are many cats that will use the litter box and jump right out without covering it up.
Its normal for a kitty to do that. Some are more picky than others about covering their waste.
Also, cats have scent glands on their paws and they like to mark their territory. Do you have other animals? If not it is still normal, he is letting everyone know that this is HIS territory by marking it well with waste and his scent.
So nothing to be worried about, be glad that he defecates in the litter box.
My cat did this for a long time, then he started crying when he was in there. it turns out he has crystals in his urine, which are making it hard for him to pass that is why he spent so much time in there. I would watch to see if it seems like hes in pain. It could be that its just starting. Good Luck.
Make sure the litter in the box is at least 5cm in depth, and that it is covering every corner of the box.Cats are very clean creatures, and he is just making sure that he is covering in it up for you! What a lovely clean cat he sounds!!
Cat Scratches Floor Before Drinking H2O..?
I've had 2 beautiful white cats (1 for 23 yrs growing up, and my current doll of 10+ yrs) , both white long-haired wonderful sweeties who before they drink in a bowl, will scratch the floor 1/2 doz. times before drinking. Any answers to this?
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No specific answer to this. I think its a "mental" thing. I have two cats also, and only one of them will "cover" the food (after she gets through eating), but they both have a "hard time" covering everything in the litter box. Its actually hilarious to watch mine "cover" her food (she mainly does it when I give them canned food and occasionaly with dry food when if first gets put out). I'm not sure on the answer, but at least I'm not the only person whose cats will do this.
I know my cat turn away from his food and scratches the floor when he doesn't like it. I believe he is "burying it"..So maybe your little snowballs are digging up the well?
cats will be cats. my cat Fur-ball would look into a cup if it was empty he would leave it alone, if it had water or juice in it he would promptly turn it over and run, it was funny and annoying. don't worry about your cat they have their own personalities and their isn't anything we can do about it.
There are scent pockets in cats' feet. I think by scratching the floor around the food or water, the cats are releasing their scent, to claim the area as theirs in case any other cats come along. They are doing the same thing when they rub against your leg--claiming you as theirs.
Maybe just "grooming" the area, mine will do that when he finishes in the litter box, he does it outside the litter box-like sweeping up.
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No specific answer to this. I think its a "mental" thing. I have two cats also, and only one of them will "cover" the food (after she gets through eating), but they both have a "hard time" covering everything in the litter box. Its actually hilarious to watch mine "cover" her food (she mainly does it when I give them canned food and occasionaly with dry food when if first gets put out). I'm not sure on the answer, but at least I'm not the only person whose cats will do this.
I know my cat turn away from his food and scratches the floor when he doesn't like it. I believe he is "burying it"..So maybe your little snowballs are digging up the well?
cats will be cats. my cat Fur-ball would look into a cup if it was empty he would leave it alone, if it had water or juice in it he would promptly turn it over and run, it was funny and annoying. don't worry about your cat they have their own personalities and their isn't anything we can do about it.
There are scent pockets in cats' feet. I think by scratching the floor around the food or water, the cats are releasing their scent, to claim the area as theirs in case any other cats come along. They are doing the same thing when they rub against your leg--claiming you as theirs.
Maybe just "grooming" the area, mine will do that when he finishes in the litter box, he does it outside the litter box-like sweeping up.
Cat scratch?
My cat got a scratch from jumping the fence or something. It isn't deep or big, and I wouldn't make a huge fuss about it. However, I would like to clean it off with something. What should I use??
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You are wise to want to clean it as scratches %26 cuts can often cause infection.
Something antibacterial would suit best. However, as many human products are inappropriate for use on animals, why not give your local Vet Clinic a call %26 see what they would suggest?
If the Vet is closed right now, some saline solution should do the trick for now. Peroxide is also a good antibacterial cleaner. However, this will most likely sting a lot so perhaps get some help to hold your kitty.
peroxide on a cotton ball-get help holding it!
regular peroxide is safe for animals. thats what vets use.
Peroxide won't hurt him, use a cotton ball,dab the scratch.
Triple anti biotic ointment if it cant reach to lick it.
clean it with hydrogen peroxide and let the area dry then put some neosporin on it and keep him inside so the chance of infection lessens and you may have to do this about twice a day until you notice the area healing by the way try to divert his attention after you put the neosporin on because he will lick at it and the longer you get it to stay on the better chance it will have of sinking in
use a q-tip with a TINY bit of peroxide mixed with water. I had to do this for my cat when she messed up the bottom of her paw.
Try hydrogen peroxide, followed with just a tiny dab of antibiotic ointment. If if shows no swelling or strange discharge, then it might not require professional assistance. Whatever you do, dont give a cat oral medication. Cats systems are highly sensitive.
dip a q-tip in poroxide and wipe the cut out and then put some triple antibiotic ointment and then just leave it to get to a scab. don't let the cat pick at the scab that will just make it worse.
that happens to our cats a lot because they get in cat fights. what our vet told us to do is to put that vaseline-like antibiotics on it. it heals really quickly and the vaseline is like a liquid bandaid. and if they lick it off it wont be bad for them at all.
Peroxide is something that vets USED to use. It's been discovered that it kills healthy tissue and is no longer used on injuries.
Best thing to do is to soak a cloth in plain warm water and hold it to the scratch. This will help clean it without causing further injury. A mild ointment such as Panalog or Neosporin is ok to use but the cat will probably lick it off.
If it looks deep or wide or looks angry and you are concerned, be sure to call your vet for suggestions.
I would think soap and water but if you want to use an antiseptic that is over the counter double check with your vet before using anything (you can call a local animal hospital on the weekends if your vet is closed)
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You are wise to want to clean it as scratches %26 cuts can often cause infection.
Something antibacterial would suit best. However, as many human products are inappropriate for use on animals, why not give your local Vet Clinic a call %26 see what they would suggest?
If the Vet is closed right now, some saline solution should do the trick for now. Peroxide is also a good antibacterial cleaner. However, this will most likely sting a lot so perhaps get some help to hold your kitty.
peroxide on a cotton ball-get help holding it!
regular peroxide is safe for animals. thats what vets use.
Peroxide won't hurt him, use a cotton ball,dab the scratch.
Triple anti biotic ointment if it cant reach to lick it.
clean it with hydrogen peroxide and let the area dry then put some neosporin on it and keep him inside so the chance of infection lessens and you may have to do this about twice a day until you notice the area healing by the way try to divert his attention after you put the neosporin on because he will lick at it and the longer you get it to stay on the better chance it will have of sinking in
use a q-tip with a TINY bit of peroxide mixed with water. I had to do this for my cat when she messed up the bottom of her paw.
Try hydrogen peroxide, followed with just a tiny dab of antibiotic ointment. If if shows no swelling or strange discharge, then it might not require professional assistance. Whatever you do, dont give a cat oral medication. Cats systems are highly sensitive.
dip a q-tip in poroxide and wipe the cut out and then put some triple antibiotic ointment and then just leave it to get to a scab. don't let the cat pick at the scab that will just make it worse.
that happens to our cats a lot because they get in cat fights. what our vet told us to do is to put that vaseline-like antibiotics on it. it heals really quickly and the vaseline is like a liquid bandaid. and if they lick it off it wont be bad for them at all.
Peroxide is something that vets USED to use. It's been discovered that it kills healthy tissue and is no longer used on injuries.
Best thing to do is to soak a cloth in plain warm water and hold it to the scratch. This will help clean it without causing further injury. A mild ointment such as Panalog or Neosporin is ok to use but the cat will probably lick it off.
If it looks deep or wide or looks angry and you are concerned, be sure to call your vet for suggestions.
I would think soap and water but if you want to use an antiseptic that is over the counter double check with your vet before using anything (you can call a local animal hospital on the weekends if your vet is closed)
Cat scratch.?
My cat has recently started scratching herself right around her neck. It's gotten so bad that now shes scratching sores on her neck and they are all around it.and there are no fleas.any ideas on what is wrong with her?
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Some cats are really sensitive and only need one flea bite to start of an itch fest that doesn't end. Take your cat to the vet and get a depo shot. That'll fix it right up.
you should take her to the vet. She may have some type of skind disorder.
My cat did the same thing after I put flea meds on her, she was allergic. If you have not treated your cat with meds think about other things that she has been exposed to. Does she wear a collar, this could also cause irritation.
If she has dry skin you can add a small amount of oil to her food and it will keep her skin and fur healthy.
If she has ear mites it could also cause her to scratch at her head and neck.
Good Luck
Does she wear a flea collar, or any collar? My cat was allergic to his flea collar and did that.
take her to a vet so they can look at it to tell you whats wrong
your kitty could have dry skin, or dermatitis! take her to the vet to save her the suffering of itching all the time..your vet should prescribe something for her itching..possibly like benedryl
..probably..fleas!!.
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Some cats are really sensitive and only need one flea bite to start of an itch fest that doesn't end. Take your cat to the vet and get a depo shot. That'll fix it right up.
you should take her to the vet. She may have some type of skind disorder.
My cat did the same thing after I put flea meds on her, she was allergic. If you have not treated your cat with meds think about other things that she has been exposed to. Does she wear a collar, this could also cause irritation.
If she has dry skin you can add a small amount of oil to her food and it will keep her skin and fur healthy.
If she has ear mites it could also cause her to scratch at her head and neck.
Good Luck
Does she wear a flea collar, or any collar? My cat was allergic to his flea collar and did that.
take her to a vet so they can look at it to tell you whats wrong
your kitty could have dry skin, or dermatitis! take her to the vet to save her the suffering of itching all the time..your vet should prescribe something for her itching..possibly like benedryl
..probably..fleas!!.
Cat Sassy's Shampoo -Suggestions Please?
My cat's groomer told me that the shampoo I was using on her was harmful to her fur. She makes her own, but I can tell that my cat doesn't like going to her, so I've been doing it myself. I want to know if anyone knows of any good FLEA shampoos for cats.
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I've never really understood the point of using shampoo with insecticide in it. The fleas drown anyway, and the chemicals can be harmful to your cat.
If you want a good all-around shampoo, try Cloud Nine herbal shampoo for dogs and cats. I managed to get a bottle of it on clearance and I LOVE it. It has rosemary and cedar in it, both of which help repel fleas (they don't like the smell). It rinses clean, and leaves my cat extremely soft. I used it on my brother's lab/border collie mix and she felt wonderful afterwards. It helps reduce dander, as well.
Check it out here; http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/h.
try to visit these sites :
http://www.thecatconnection.com/cat-prod.
You don't want to use a shampoo that has insecticide in it. The fleas will drown with the bath anyway. They don't have to be "zapped" and you run the risk of zapping your cat.
Really the safest and most effective way to keep fleas off your cat is to use Advantage on a monthly basis. My vets sell this on a discount to compete with people who sell it cheaper online.
You really don't need to give a cat a bath. It's very difficult to get the shampoo washed out of their fur- and the residue might make them sick when they lick themselves. Plus, it really pisses off the cat. Cats bathe themselves with their saliva- it has a detergent in it.
I would not advise a flea dip either. Maybe try some Advantage- it works great during the flea season.
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I've never really understood the point of using shampoo with insecticide in it. The fleas drown anyway, and the chemicals can be harmful to your cat.
If you want a good all-around shampoo, try Cloud Nine herbal shampoo for dogs and cats. I managed to get a bottle of it on clearance and I LOVE it. It has rosemary and cedar in it, both of which help repel fleas (they don't like the smell). It rinses clean, and leaves my cat extremely soft. I used it on my brother's lab/border collie mix and she felt wonderful afterwards. It helps reduce dander, as well.
Check it out here; http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/h.
try to visit these sites :
http://www.thecatconnection.com/cat-prod.
You don't want to use a shampoo that has insecticide in it. The fleas will drown with the bath anyway. They don't have to be "zapped" and you run the risk of zapping your cat.
Really the safest and most effective way to keep fleas off your cat is to use Advantage on a monthly basis. My vets sell this on a discount to compete with people who sell it cheaper online.
You really don't need to give a cat a bath. It's very difficult to get the shampoo washed out of their fur- and the residue might make them sick when they lick themselves. Plus, it really pisses off the cat. Cats bathe themselves with their saliva- it has a detergent in it.
I would not advise a flea dip either. Maybe try some Advantage- it works great during the flea season.
Cat Repellants?
We have 6 dogs %26 live on a ranch, so we don't have this problem. But my mom who lives in the country also has a neighbor with like 10 cats %26 all of them use her flower beds as their litter box. Is there a commercial cat repellant that REALLY WORKS that I could tell her about. Something besides fencing her yard like a fortress, getting a dog, electrocution or poison (which she wouldn't use because it is horribly cruel)?
Almost any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
This neighbor is very irresponsible, she doesn't vaccinate or alter her cats. At one point last year, my mom %26 step dad live trapped 18 cats %26 took them to the animal shelter. The neighbor got mad at them %26 when mom told them to have their animals fixed or it would happen again, the neighbor just ignored them.
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I read somewhere that cats absolutely hate the smell of oranges. Tell her to put orange peels around the flower beds and see if that helps.
gonna need to do something.. just get out the cat trap again. first time a dud, but the seconds usually a charm huh. gotta be something she can do if this doenst work huh
I heard something like taking chicken wire and placing it where they shouldn't go. They don't like the feel of it so they will learn not to walk there
http://www.critter-repellent.com/cat/cat.
if that doesn't work just call the city and report it, they'll most likely sent the animal shelter workers to round them up..
Hi there.Common odours that are effective deterrents for cats are:
Citronella works best for cats as well as citrus scents such as orange or lemon (primarily towards cats), cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, and mustard oil.
"Havahart's Cat Repellent" uses capsaicin pepper and oil of mustard as its active ingredients. It repels by both taste and odor, has a lemon scent.
Every animal responds differently to each of these. Some will not be phased by them and others will be quite revolting.
For training purposes they are applied on items that are to encourage avoidance behaviours and not for use with a squirt bottle as they could harm the eyes or respiratory system. Test each substance and observe to see which works as a deterrent so that accidental injestion does not occur as some could then be fatal.
Coleus plants can be effective, but every cat responds differently so it is uncertain without experimenting.
Many people believe mothballs work, however they are considered toxic. Here's more information on this:
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/ope/enotes/showa.
MOTHBALLS are toxic to cats which contains the ingredient Naphthalene. Mothballs are approximately twice as toxic as paradichlorobenzene, and cats are especially sensitive to naphthalene. Signs of ingestion of naphthalene mothballs include emesis, weakness, lethargy, brown-colored mucous membranes and collapses. Paradichlorobenzene mothballs may cause GI upset, ataxia, disorientation, and depression. Elevations in liver serum biochemical values may occur within 72 hours of indigestion.
shotgun
you can put citrus fruit like oranges, grapefruit,lemons ,limes, where you dont want the cats ,they dont like ammonia either.
Moth balls! Cats absolutely hate the strong smell of them. I've used them and it worked for me and as they won't go near them, they are hardly likely to eat them!
bowl of anti-freeze. End of cat problem.
Almost any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
This neighbor is very irresponsible, she doesn't vaccinate or alter her cats. At one point last year, my mom %26 step dad live trapped 18 cats %26 took them to the animal shelter. The neighbor got mad at them %26 when mom told them to have their animals fixed or it would happen again, the neighbor just ignored them.
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I read somewhere that cats absolutely hate the smell of oranges. Tell her to put orange peels around the flower beds and see if that helps.
gonna need to do something.. just get out the cat trap again. first time a dud, but the seconds usually a charm huh. gotta be something she can do if this doenst work huh
I heard something like taking chicken wire and placing it where they shouldn't go. They don't like the feel of it so they will learn not to walk there
http://www.critter-repellent.com/cat/cat.
if that doesn't work just call the city and report it, they'll most likely sent the animal shelter workers to round them up..
Hi there.Common odours that are effective deterrents for cats are:
Citronella works best for cats as well as citrus scents such as orange or lemon (primarily towards cats), cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, and mustard oil.
"Havahart's Cat Repellent" uses capsaicin pepper and oil of mustard as its active ingredients. It repels by both taste and odor, has a lemon scent.
Every animal responds differently to each of these. Some will not be phased by them and others will be quite revolting.
For training purposes they are applied on items that are to encourage avoidance behaviours and not for use with a squirt bottle as they could harm the eyes or respiratory system. Test each substance and observe to see which works as a deterrent so that accidental injestion does not occur as some could then be fatal.
Coleus plants can be effective, but every cat responds differently so it is uncertain without experimenting.
Many people believe mothballs work, however they are considered toxic. Here's more information on this:
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/ope/enotes/showa.
MOTHBALLS are toxic to cats which contains the ingredient Naphthalene. Mothballs are approximately twice as toxic as paradichlorobenzene, and cats are especially sensitive to naphthalene. Signs of ingestion of naphthalene mothballs include emesis, weakness, lethargy, brown-colored mucous membranes and collapses. Paradichlorobenzene mothballs may cause GI upset, ataxia, disorientation, and depression. Elevations in liver serum biochemical values may occur within 72 hours of indigestion.
shotgun
you can put citrus fruit like oranges, grapefruit,lemons ,limes, where you dont want the cats ,they dont like ammonia either.
Moth balls! Cats absolutely hate the strong smell of them. I've used them and it worked for me and as they won't go near them, they are hardly likely to eat them!
bowl of anti-freeze. End of cat problem.
Cat repellant- off my chair?
He just BLANTENTLY peed on my new comfy chair. We keep the box very clean, scooping several times a day (so thats not the prob)We recently rescued another cat (so I think thats the problem) I've use bitter orange, but I'd like a back up plan, something to keep him OFF MY CHAIR
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"I'm jealous and I didn't want a baby brother. Do you still love me?" That's what old cat is saying. The state of the box is not the big problem. You might try getting another one, for new cat to use just to keep a potential fight from happening.
This is more of a psychological problem. I think this will stop when he learns he is still top cat. So don't scold him. Of course you still love him. He is still the best cat in the whole world you will tell him every chance you get.
In the mean time, put some tin foil on the chair. Cats hate it.
Yup, the new cat is probably what did it.
Here's an indoor/outdoor repellent that might work;
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pr.
I'm wondering if people will ever read what I have to say about tinfoil. DON'T use it. Not all cats hate it..some like to eat it. I know of a cat that DID..in my friend's words, he was "shittin' tinfoil for a month".
they make plastic covers for couches and chairs to protect them.get one,for some reason cats hate them.if that dont work at least your chair is covered from future "ATTACKS"
is he neutered? if not, neuter him then he won't spray. Something to keep him off your chair- Lemon. Cats hate the smell. either put some peel in a muslin bag and leave it there, spray lemon oil mixed with water on it (depending on what your chair is made of - test in an unconspicuous place) or just leave some lemons on your chair when you're not there.
Put the kitty outside.
Cats are very territorial, and doesn't like to share with other cats; it's a threat to them. Best way to overcome the jealousy thing is to take both cats at the same time and give equal attention to them both. The jealous one will come to realize that it is not loved any less. This may sound cruel, but it works; keep a spray bottle of plain tap water close to the chair, and anytime he gets on the chair, give him a quick spray shot. Cats are not very fond of water. Doing this routinely will eventually teach the cat to stay off!
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"I'm jealous and I didn't want a baby brother. Do you still love me?" That's what old cat is saying. The state of the box is not the big problem. You might try getting another one, for new cat to use just to keep a potential fight from happening.
This is more of a psychological problem. I think this will stop when he learns he is still top cat. So don't scold him. Of course you still love him. He is still the best cat in the whole world you will tell him every chance you get.
In the mean time, put some tin foil on the chair. Cats hate it.
Yup, the new cat is probably what did it.
Here's an indoor/outdoor repellent that might work;
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pr.
I'm wondering if people will ever read what I have to say about tinfoil. DON'T use it. Not all cats hate it..some like to eat it. I know of a cat that DID..in my friend's words, he was "shittin' tinfoil for a month".
they make plastic covers for couches and chairs to protect them.get one,for some reason cats hate them.if that dont work at least your chair is covered from future "ATTACKS"
is he neutered? if not, neuter him then he won't spray. Something to keep him off your chair- Lemon. Cats hate the smell. either put some peel in a muslin bag and leave it there, spray lemon oil mixed with water on it (depending on what your chair is made of - test in an unconspicuous place) or just leave some lemons on your chair when you're not there.
Put the kitty outside.
Cats are very territorial, and doesn't like to share with other cats; it's a threat to them. Best way to overcome the jealousy thing is to take both cats at the same time and give equal attention to them both. The jealous one will come to realize that it is not loved any less. This may sound cruel, but it works; keep a spray bottle of plain tap water close to the chair, and anytime he gets on the chair, give him a quick spray shot. Cats are not very fond of water. Doing this routinely will eventually teach the cat to stay off!
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