Help!: My cat is eating rocks!?
My cat has this strange habit, and keeps on eating rock-like substances. A couple days ago I even noticed him trying to eat cat litter. I have no idea if he's doing this due to the frustration from having a cone on his head, or if he's just a really bizarre cat. Either way I know that this isn't exactly healthy for him. I want to know how this might be harmful to his body, and if there are any symptoms I should look out for just to be safe. I mean, he already has a licking/scratching problem, so I just thought it would be good to know. Plus, it might help to get some tips on how to stop this habit once and for all. ~Thank You~
How can I help my cat adjust to a new apartment?
It’s a little hard to say what’s wrong without knowing what’s changed besides the apartment and a new person to adjust to. It sounds like something your cat liked very much is now missing from her life.Does she get along okay with the roommate? Are you spending less time with her than you used to? Did you leave behind her favorite chair/window seat/sofa/toys?Calming pheromones can help. I also recommend playing with your cat and giving her as much attention as possible. The play will help tire her out and possibly reduce some of the activity and aggressiveness.As always, I suggest a checkup with the vet. There could be a physical reason for her behavior that has nothing to do with the move. You certainly want to rule this out. Also, the vet should have further advice on how to help your cat.Good luck!
What can I do to help stop my cat from peeing outside of the litter box?
I won't repeat the points made by others, but have two things to add: 1) If you have kittens or young cats, make sure you have litter boxes on every floor, in easy-to-get to, non-scary places. One of my foster kittens was returned because the adopter put the box in a dark scary basement of a 4 story townhouse. Kittens are a lot like toddlers: they realize they need to go just in time to run for the box. Putting one on every floor will help avoid accidents with both young cats and geriatric cats who may have trouble with stairs. 2) If they go outside the box, clean the area with a microbial cleaner (Anti Icky Poo is my favorite.) If you don't, they may continue to go there even after you have addressed the cause of the original behavior. Microbial cleaners are the only way to remove the smell so that they know it is NOT the place to go. If it has been going on for a while, you can further reinforce the point by covering the spot in aluminum foil. (They don't like the noise or the feel on their paws.) If you're not sure exactly where they have gone, use a UV light. A LOT of smell can come from a few spots. If you've had them checked for health problems, clean the box daily, and have cleaned the area thoroughly with microbial cleaner and they still go back, try behavioral therapy: put their cat box there. Gradually move it -- a few inches a day -- to where you want it to be.
My cat wont eat, all she does is sleep. help please?
please call your vet now and have her seen ther can be a number of things ask for these tests blood,urine,poo call now do not wait and see if she is dehydrated by tenting the skin pick up skin if it stands then she needs fluids now and a iv good luck
How do you get a cat to get along with another cat?
Since all cats have different personalities when you put two or more cats under the same roof there will almost always be some kind of conflict.When we first got our two cats, they were both from two separate houses. The one cat would always hide, whether it was under a table or behind the closet. The other cat was the complete opposite, always following everyone around, playing with everyone and craving attention. As you can already tell, the two cats had complete opposite personalities.After finally coaxing the shy cat out of hiding, we decided to bring in the other cat. However, this did not go well and resulted in endless hissing and fighting, until eventually the shy cat would run and hide again. After about a week of doing this we began to notice the things that were helping them get along and the things that were making it worse. Eventually they begun to get along and now they are inseparable!Although cats may take a while to adjust and get used to each other, here are some ways you can help them settle in:Do’sMake sure that the cat has plenty of space. Make sure that both of the cats have separated areas where they can access their food, water, litter trays and beds.Ensure that the time the two cats spend together is enjoyable. Use their favorite toys or treats to encourage positive behavior.Have them play together in a big cardboard box. It is rare that cats will not enjoy playing in a cardboard box, so open both ends so they can go in and out and put it on the floor so they can crawl in and play in it.Give each individual cat attention - make sure not to neglect a cat if there is a new addition to the family.Reward the cat when the desired behavior is shown and they are showing signs of getting along.Do not’sUse catnip- this can increase the aggression in some cats.Let the cats fight it out. They do not resolve their issues through conflict. If they do try to fight, break it up with a clap or a spray of water.Leave the two cats unattended until fully confident they will not fight.Be too rushed. Cats will take their time and being rushed can just make the situation worse.Good Luck. Hope your cats will begin to get along soon!
Why does my cat seem frisky and then she starts to bite? HELP? I need it to stop!?
She is fixed. She gets really friendly and rubs up against everything. Then if you pet her or try to pet her she will catch your hand with her paws, dig her claws into you, and start biting your hand and attacking it. Then sometimes she'll come up on top of your bed at night and start attacking your feet and biting them, or your arms. I am just getting tired of it. My other cat, which is her sister, born at the same time, fixed the same day, had all the same shots, is treated the same, doesnt do this. I need it to stop because it is getting to the point that my sister or me are afraid to go to sleep for fear she may poke our eyes out or damage something by accident. I love the cat, but how can I train her not to do this? I dont like tapping her on top of the head to train her, i think its too mean. We did it a bit when they were younger only in extreme cases, but not at all anymore. So any suggestion? I wont get her declawed because we let them go in the backyard to get fresh air once in a while, and I want them to be able to protect themselves.