Ok. I know I am going to get a lot of "dislike/disagree" posts but I am all for letting them figure it out them selves. As long as no one gets hurt. Cat social hierarchy is not the same as ours. One is going to be dominant and we usually want everyone to be nice and equal.
What they want is...
I have found that a good combing with a flea comb works great. Removes fur, gives a good scratch (imagine how good THAT feels), and fulfills attention.
All the vet advice is good too.
Does family member have other pets?
I have had my cat Buddy since he was 5 weeks old (he will be 19 Monday!)He was always part of a multi cat household until 7 years ago. He was always silent until then. Now it just him and me. He talks a lot now. Talks as in communicates. Sometimes it...
They do make ridged 'mitts'for grooming, but I don't they are up to the task of coping with seasonal shed. I use a flea comb. It not only removes fleas and that deep coat of winter hair, but it gives a good scratch.
You might mention it to neighbors as a revelation.
"Just found out that...
Cats do not like closed doors.period. everyone knows that pregnant women should not change litter box and whatever germ is in their feces is still on their butt.
I know you love your cat but your baby is more important.
maybe a little special food treat before bed might satisfy him.
besides...
From photo I notice space between walk and stove. Cat Person... watch out. I had a similar gap between my fridge and counter and discovered over 50 paper balls in there deposited by my Pippin.
As to ants. Follow the trail. Wipe it down with vinegar. This erases the scent trail that ants follow. If the entrance spot is out of cat area, put down a bit of sugar mixed with borax. Ants on food..set food bowl in shallow dish of water with a few drops of dish detergent. Detergent...
May sound strange, but I used to lived in Florida.Famous for bugs of tremendous size. I used to use flea spray. The kind you use on cats. Safe. And bugs are bugs. A
I do not let my cat sleep with me. He lets me sleep in the bed.
Usually sleeps curled up next to HIS pillow, but if I am late getting to bed, he sleeps curled up on my pillow.
As for health reasons. I have had several surgeries. I have been advised that before and after surgery to have clean...
BTW. Margory Stoneman Douglas ,champion of the Everglades, refused to support radio collars for Endangered Florida Panthers.
Her cats did not like collars so she figured the C