Cats !?!!?!?
Q. Does anyone know why cats like to lick on and bite pictures? i was looking through some old pictures today and my cat would not get away she kept trying to lick them, anyone know why?
Asked by Noname - Wed Feb 21 17:14:26 2007 - - 19 Answers - 3 Comments

A. I had a cat years ago that was obsessed with licking pictures. It must be the chemicals on the paper or the smooth surface.
Answered by HobbesMom - Wed Feb 21 21:57:41 2007

CaTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!?
Q. Why do cats get big after they've been fixed!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! ?!!?!?!!?!?!?!
Asked by Appaloosa girl! - Sun Mar 23 21:51:12 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm assuming you mean fatter by "big". This is because the decrease of hormones sort of messes up the way their systems are originally supposed to work. I can't get technical, I really don't know, but it is just like the reason for them to stop spraying or becoming more docile. One relation I can think of is when women (human) get menopause, they decrease in estrogen, and commonly gain weight because the metbolism slows.
Answered by Mosquito Algebra Fountain Thrash - Sun Mar 23 22:08:10 2008

Are cats noses supposed to be cold if they are healthy like a dogs nose?
Q. My cat has a warm nose and not herself. I know that a dog has a cold wet nose if it is healthy. Is it the same way for cats? One of my cats is acting herself and has a cold nose. The cat that has a warm nose is a little moody and I am wondering if she is sick. They are 7 months old.
Asked by Smart1 - Fri Dec 28 20:02:05 2007 - - 6 Answers - 2 Comments

A. The whole "nose" thing is an old wives tale. If you don't think your cats are acting right or they seem sick then you should take them to the vet. It is hard to tell if a cat has a fever or not (unless you physically take thier temp) because their normal temp runs 101.5-102.5. Look for runny eyes, drainage from the nose, Lethargy, dehydration (skin pinch test: pinch the skin between the shoulder blades and lift up, if the skin does not drop back down quickly they may be dehydrated), sneezing, not wanting to eat/drink, or diarrhea or excessive/bloody urine or trouble urinating.
Answered by nuts4pets2 - Fri Dec 28 20:14:11 2007

Do people think cats are evolving to become more dependent?
Q. This is a question I've been wondering about recently. I've noticed that a lot more people are getting more than one cat, and a lot of them say it's because their cat was lonely and needed a buddy (obviously that shouldn't be the only reason to get another cat). Personally, I have two cats and neither of them act very independent at all. I'm not sure what i think on this matter, but I was wondering what other people think. Do you think cats are evolving to become less independent?
Asked by claire1332 - Mon Oct 30 00:38:46 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They are social animals - not as social as dogs, but I once saw as many as 10 stray cats walking around together like a pack. And of course, they're descendants of wild species and have been tamed over generations to accommodate man better. (You wouldn't want something with the temperament of a lynx in your home!) Some cat races also have characteristics. Siamese are more independent and haughty (they were once revered as Gods - as if cats didn't have enough of an ego!). Maine Coons are really friendly and affectionate. Spanish tabbies are quiet, etc... They've been bred that way. I don't think there's any recent development, though. Evolution doesn't work that fast.
Answered by Opinionatedkitten - Mon Oct 30 00:49:48 2006

How do you teach cats to eat out of their own food bowls?
Q. I have 1 kitten who is 3 months old and one adult cat who is 5 years old. Since both cats need different kinds of food (kitten food which has nutrients found in a mother's milk, and adult formula that has nutrients designed for older cats), I have two separate food bowls. One for the kitten and one for the older cat. The older cat steals food from the kittens bowl which is making her overweight, and the younger one is stealing food from the older cat's food bowl. I've tried mixing some kitten food in with the adult food, but that hasn't worked. I've tried putting the bowls in differnt spots in the house which also hasn't worked. What would you suggest? Thanks.
Asked by dg2003 - Wed Aug 1 20:52:05 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, you don't need to feed them different foods. Kitten food doesn't contain any nutrients that adult food doesn't, and vice versa. "Kitten" food is little more than a marketing ploy by cat food mfrs. It makes you think it's necessary to feed kittens "kitten" food - but it's not. Kittens and adults need the same nutrients. Kittens need slighly more which can typically be accomplished by feeding them more. Which you should do because they require a ton more calories than adults. If you feed them both a good quality canned food, both will thrive. From my blog: This site has provided some info: Energy Requirements for Kittens and Adult Cats Age kcal/lb body wt Kittens: 10 weeks 113 20 weeks 59 30 weeks 45 40… [cont.]
Answered by Ehehdogeh - Thu Aug 2 09:24:55 2007

How can I get my cats to get along with my dog?
Q. I have 8 cats (each about a year and a half to two years old), and a Puggle named Jake that turned 2 years old today. We let my cats run around the house, and we keep Jake in his own room and let him in the backyard for an hour or two every day. We want to let my Jake run around the house, so we're having a trainer come in and train him to not destroy the furniture and such. The trainer says she can train him to ignore the cats, but what about the cats? Earlier today when we were letting Jake run around free, he got too close to my cat, Trevor. Trevor hissed at Jake and lashed out with his claws, cutting Jake's ear open. We had to bring him to the vet and for the next 24 hours his ear will be bandaged. Is there a way to avoid another… [cont.]
Asked by Samantha - Sat Sep 8 19:13:30 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sounds like you have a houseful!!! We have 3 cats and a Siberian Husky. They have, somehow, learned to all get along. It's nothing that we did, however. When we brought our dog home two years ago he had never seen a cat before and our cats had never seen a dog before! The first few days were pretty stressful because I was certain the dog was going to kill the cats!!! Nothing bad happened, though. The worst thing that did happen was that the dog got his muzzle scratched a couple of times from the cats batting at him with their claws. Nothing that even drew blood, though. Now, after two years, they still tussle once in a while, but for the most part they just ignore one another. If Coby (the dog) sees one of the cats by his food or… [cont.]
Answered by Vicky L - Sat Sep 8 19:26:08 2007

How do I discourage cats from walking on my car?
Q. Every week someone's cat walks all over the hood of my car which I just cleaned. The cat leaves their paw prints all over the hood of my expensive car. I have nothing against cats but I always have to clean my car a lot since of this. Is there some sort of scented car wash that will discourage the cat from walking on my car? I have a feeling that the cat likes to sit on my car because it's warm on the hood.
Asked by RayRay1284 - Sun Mar 4 19:42:21 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try something cats will wont like but u also remember if you put clrox, anything that is a cleaning soultion do put that is toxic you dont want to kill them though try a noise maker something loud just buy a car protector i know the cats will go on it but they wont stain it then!
Answered by Rosiee x33 (: - Sun Mar 4 19:49:21 2007

How do I get stray cats off of my property?
Q. My one male cat has been acting out ever since a new male cat has been coming onto my property. The stray (actually he has a collar) has sprayed all over the outside of my house. My cat, in turn has been spraying and urinating everywhere in the house. He attacks the other cat. It is actually 2-3 cats. I'm at my wits end. Should I trap these cats? Or is there any type of spray to deter them. My yard is an acre!
Asked by Seablanco1 - Fri Jan 11 18:25:43 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is a tough one. I think the goal is to return the cats to their owners. Explain what has been going on. There are ordinances that actually prohibibit cats from freely roaming and destroying property or possessions. I would not try to get up close to the cat. It doesn't know you and for all you know it may have rabies. Get a couple of traps and trap the cats. From within the cage, you can try to look at the collar to see if the cat has a number on the collar. Make a call to the owners if they do. Otherwise, I would contact Animal Control. If you can get close enough---spray them with a water guy--or with the ones that are huge--spray near them.
Answered by whitefay - Sat Jan 12 06:49:41 2008

How do cats communicate with other cats?
Q. I have two cats(well actually one cat and one kitten)and sometimes when they are in the same room they look at eachother and I wonder if they are talking to eachother. Do they have some sort of non-talking cat language?
Asked by Elizabeth - Tue Jun 8 17:51:29 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cats do not use words and vocabulary like we do, but they still communicate with one another. They are not telepathic, but can read eachother by simple body language. Imagine a society without words, where you can determine someone s mood by just looking at them. Where you can have an entire conversation with someone and not say a word. How do cats do it? How do two unfamiliar cats greet one another? Do cats have social hierarchies like dogs do? Cats have very subtle ways of speaking with one another and use various means to communicate, including vocal and body language. Any cat owner can tell you that their cat makes many different sounds. When speaking with us, cats will often meow and display different body postures. Each meow… [cont.]
Answered by Amelie - Tue Jun 8 18:00:37 2010

When cats walk slowly and stealthily are they stalking prey or in defensive mode against predators?
Q. My cat walks that way in the house all the time. Also why do cats back away from you, roll over on their back and make you come to them to greet them by scratching their neck and stomach? And what does it mean when a cat closes it's eyes when you scratch their neck. My cat is an indoor cat.
Asked by flabbergasted - Sat Mar 6 21:25:42 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is predatoral. Cats like to skulk around the house in an "offense" kind of way. They are, after all, related to tigers, lions, etc. which are carnivorous cats. They also stalk their pray in that way.
Answered by Edmund - Sat Mar 6 22:01:49 2010

When cats do not get along with another inside cat, and they are threaten, they pee on my bed. What meds work?
Q. Both cats are healthy, no problems. Litter boxes, (3) are kept clean, and are in private places. This only happens when the inside/outside cat is inside . She is very dominate and bossy.
Asked by PATRICIA B - Fri Oct 26 18:26:21 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It may be very difficult to get an inside only cat to get along with one who goes out, because every time the cat goes out and comes back in, he comes in smelling like outdoors, and all the animals he has encountered out there. You may have to simply separate them, as the other poster suggested. If you want to try a product, I suggest Feliway. It is not a medicine, it is a spray you spray on the area the cats pee on, and it discourages them from peeing there. It is available at any most pet stores, and comes with complete directions for its use.
Answered by naomi - Fri Oct 26 22:59:19 2007

How to get my cats to stop fighting?
Q. My 2 cats won't stop fighting! It's gotten to the point where my one cat has a bleeding scratch on her ear from the other cat! One cat has claws and the other doesnt, so the one cat has no way to defend herself. Any ideas on how to get them to stop fighting?
Asked by Kristen - Wed Jul 23 13:33:42 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First, make sure they are fighting and not just playing roughly. When the relationship between the cats breaks down to this extent you need to start over again and introduce them as though they have never met each other before. You have to do this slowly. This will tell you how you can do that Usually some change in the environment triggers relationship breakdowns in cats. Unfortunately there are some cats that really can't get along with other cats and if that happens it is kindest to rehome one of the cats, otherwise you get a lot of stress-related behaviour problems like house soiling.
Answered by messy_beast - Wed Jul 23 13:54:31 2008

How to stop cats poohing in my new vegetable garden?
Q. I do have 2 cats myself so I don't want them to run away. Before i made my garden my cats use to pooh in the lawn like dogs so I am not sure if its my cats or neighboring cats.
Asked by Working Mum - Sat Jan 30 13:38:52 2010 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. sprinkle cayenne pepper on the area and the cats will avoid it altogether. It won't hurt your plants.
Answered by Layla - Sat Jan 30 15:30:23 2010

How come some cats are way more affectionate than others?
Q. I heard a funny story about cats on NPR today. It said reddish/orange cats are more affectionate than others. I have two cats and the orange one is WAY more affectionate and friendly than my gray girl one, (the orange one is a boy!)... How come some cats are more affectionate than others? Are they just born like that? LIke how poeple are born w/ different personalities?
Asked by nickname - Tue Jan 6 22:52:01 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's down to their individual personalities more than it's due to their coat colour or how they were raised. Just the same way that humans from the same family all have different personalities. The two cats that I have now, are the least affectionate of any cats I've ever had. They are now 3 and 4 years old, and it's only in the last couple of months that they've been sitting on my lap and wanting cuddles. A neighbour has the most affectionate cat ever and he's always coming into our house for a cuddle. Yet his owner is hardly ever at home and when he is, he doesn't pay his cat any attention The Messybeast web site has an article "Is Coat Colour linked to temperament?" which you might find interesting. There's also speculation… [cont.]
Answered by michele_cat_cyprus - Wed Jan 7 03:58:05 2009

What are cats doing when they press on another cat's stomach?
Q. I think it's similar to what cat's do to people sometimes, but they do it to the stomach of other cats. What does it mean?
Asked by (The Girl You Lost To Cocaine) - Sun Jan 3 00:35:14 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This procedure is actually a reminder of kitten hood. From the age of three weeks until weaning kittens spend a lot of their time kneading and purring around their mothers milk supplying nipples. Kittens learn very quickly that the movement of their paws on either side of the nipple stimulates and increases the milk flow. A soft and warm or comfortable area, whether it be our laps or the favorite cushion on the couch seems to bring out this kittenish behavior in cats.
Answered by NoraCat - Sun Jan 3 00:39:40 2010

One of my cats ran away for two days, what precautions should I take?
Q. I have two cats. One is a male, 2 1/2 years old and neutered. The other is a 1 year old female that is not spayed. The one year old got out the other day and was gone until late tonight. When she left, she was in heat. She does not have any cuts or wounds, nor does she have fleas or ticks. However, I have kept her away from our other cat for fear of transmitted diseases. I am planning on taking her to the vet tomorrow morning, but how long will it take for any tests to come back for things like FIV and FeLV? I am sure my two cats want to see each other again. Am I being too paranoid? Does anyone know how expensive it is to get a cat tested for various things? I am not worried that she is pregnant, I can deal with that.
Asked by Ashley Z - Wed Mar 21 00:22:27 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think you should also be worried that your cat may have become impregnated while she was gone. It is always better to have your cats spayed or neutered for so that you're not contributing to the pet population (I sound like Bob Barker). Also, there are a lot of health reasons for it as well. I wouldn't be too worried about diseases unless your cat has any visible abrasions or is acting strange. Call your vet, and see what they think. They will know if certain diseases are common in your area or not, and thus, whether or not you should be worried about them. As a precaution against losing your cat again, I would recommend getting them both microchipped, put tags on their collars, get preventative medications for fleas, ticks, rabies,… [cont.]
Answered by Canadian Girl - Wed Mar 21 00:31:17 2007

How can I get my cat to like other cats?
Q. My cat, Rocket, is the happiest and sweetest cat that I've ever met. She purrs all the time and loves being cuddled and held, but there's one problem: while she's so loving and happy with people, she hates other cats. She will turn nearly feral towards them. Is there any way to get her used to other cats, so she can at least be in the same room as them?
Asked by WinkleDoodle - Wed Dec 27 12:40:08 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. ~Just let them work it out among themselves, it's a cat thing. Are you wanting more cats? It sounds like you're happy with the one you have. Point being, does she have to get along with other cats? Good luck~
Answered by Baby Dolls - Wed Dec 27 12:48:41 2006

What breed of cats is mean and unfriendly and generally hates everyone?
Q. I want to get that breed of cat for a pet. I grew-up with a two mean cats. One stalked and attacked a small child in 1978 and my mother had it put to sleep :(. (The child had some scratches and bite marks). The other cat, just attacked me, my parents and siblings at random. Such a wonderful cat.
Asked by Gardenfoot - Mon Jun 22 14:07:07 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think nurture rather than nature may be in the equation here. If you want a cat that is friendly and cuddly, you need to get an adult cat that has been "road tested". All breeds can be nasty if treated badly or roughly, kids can unwittingly train cats to attack, ambush and fight by their reaction to kittenish behaviour. A kitten can interpret a yell or running away as a reward for its ambushing or attacking behaviour - as long as the game continues, in whatever form, they take this as a reward. Take a long hard look at your lifestyle be realistic and totally honest with yourself. If you still want a cat after your bad experiences, you need help choosing the right one, and then how to train and handle the cat so you don't repeat the… [cont.]
Answered by Bitzy - Mon Jun 22 14:29:42 2009

How can I cat proof my garden fence to keep my 3 cats safe?
Q. Two of my cats have been hit by cars in tne past 8 weeks and are lucky to have survived although one will probably lose a front paw. I have a 30 foot garden which is fully fenced but the cats can climb over the top. Does anyone have any ideas how to perhaps use netting on top of the fencing to keep the cats in the garden? Any help would be much appreciated as I feel am being cruel by keeping them indoors as they are used to going outside.
Asked by blue_stones2007 - Fri Nov 3 17:32:26 2006 - - 10 Answers - 3 Comments

A. I have had cat fence-in in my garden for twelve years so my cats can be outside and be safe. It was expensive and with six cats very worth the money. You can go to catfencein.com and see about it. Large trees near the fence can be a problem and it took me a while to solve that one. The principle is very simple -- the netting is stapled to the fence and draped over brackets about every eight feet so when the cat runs up the fence it cannot go over the fence as the brackets hold the netting out from the fence by a couple of feet. If my words aren't clear to you a picture at the website may make it clearer. You just need someone to make the brackets for you, maybe even the shelf holders in the hardware store would do. You can solve the… [cont.]
Answered by old cat lady - Fri Nov 3 17:43:06 2006

How do you get house cats to stop fighting?
Q. I have a 7 yr. old spaid female cat . About 6 months ago we got a 8 month old nutered male cat. Both cats are in and out side cats. At night they are both in. The male beats up the female all the time. He stauks her out side and jumps on her and hair goes flying. I seperate them in 2 different parts of the house when they are both home. Is there any way I can get the male cat to leave the female alone out side of getting rid of him? I really like him other wise. He is a bully ALL the time with the female. She can not walk, sit or stand with out him jumping on her and scratching and biting her. She runs from him and will not come home if he is waiting for her out side. He keeps her off our property. Any suggestions would be greatly… [cont.]
Asked by nhalleycat - Fri Mar 16 20:40:59 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. We have a 2 year old female and a 5 month old male. They fought at first but now you can tell they like each other and are just playing. I grew up in a house with 6 cats and they just learned to avoid each other. They will realize that they both live there and will get along. ntil then maybe you should make sure the male cat stays inside so the female can come home.
Answered by dish79 - Fri Mar 16 21:06:19 2007