When deciding the issue of having a cat be indoor, outdoor, or both I believe it's crucial that the individual circumstances be the deciding factor. It's one thing to have a cat who comes and goes as they please if you live in a rural area with lots of land and few predators/roads, but what if...
Yeah regular paper won't work well- you really need the wristbands because of the thick material and the adhesive. Just remember they are a very temporary fix only to be used as she adjusts to the regular collar. While they have their benefits they also have their drawbacks and you need to check...
Just wanted to add another brief update that I think we have had some more success with helping Diego and his anxiety! We got him a Thundershirt and so far it has been night and day on his behavior. I don't yet know the effect it will have on his nighttime howling (though he has gotten somewhat...
I agree with the others that you don't want to put a harness on a cat who has unsupervised access to the outdoors as the risk of getting tangled up is just too great. So, a collar is the way to go. As far as getting her to stop messing with it.....
- Make sure you have her in the right size...
Alright I'm updating already and going on the record to say that this shirt is magic! Last night and today in his shirt Diego (the anxious kitty) has literally been a different animal. He loves to be pet by the few people he trusts but has always refused to sit on anyone's lap- he will just...
I too have an anxious kitty, and we are on day two of the Thundershirt experiment. And, I am optimistic so far!
He is currently wearing it for the 5th time in 48 hours. When we first put it on him he went total "jelly leg" (where he acted like he couldn't move) but with each subsequent wearing...
So the time for my big move is quickly approaching- less than a week away! I think I have finalized my plan for my two precious felines but I would love any advice from those who have successfully moved with cats before.
Logistically, we are moving from a one bedroom (750sq/ft) to another one...
Oh no- I'm so sorry to hear things have gotten worse for you! I'm also sorry for the delay in replying. I've actually been out of town and without internet for the past month. I am home now but still have very limited access for the next few weeks.
I can tell you that my journaling on his...
Thank you both for your replies. They are super helpful and informative but also nerve wracking (especially hearing from another poster that howling at night can be a symptom which is something we are dealing with heavily right now). Only time will tell if he starts to develop more serious...
Okay that's what I thought it stood for. I guess this might be another stupid question but why did you file with them? Do you live in Canada? Or does the fraudulent poster? Or is that where youcaring is based out of? I know very little about Canadian laws but my legal intuition is that they...
I agree that this is absolutely appalling. It's bad enough that it happened once but TWICE by the same person is just ridiculous. I know others have filed complaints but I wanted to let you know that I took the time to as well. I even included my lawyer initials to give it a little more punch...
To my knowledge, loose stools are not associated with a cat going into heat so there is likely some other cause. Was it just a one time bout for each of them or has it been ongoing? Many things can cause diarrhea and if it's just the occasional instance then it's not really a cause for concern...