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    Cat isn’t too fond of other cats

    I have to be completely honest ... I do not think the situation is going to improve ... I have a LOT of experience with cats living in groups, fostered for many years, and had to learn the painful way that sometimes- forcing cats that are not compatible to live together can lead to horrible...
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    Redirected Aggression

    also cover the wire shelving with a sturdy, plastic shelf liner ( can be zip tied or taped in place)- that is what I used on the pic ... it makes it harder to climb ... if you do decide to re-introduce - you can start with shorter periods of supervised playtime with plenty of cardboard boxes...
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    Cat Introduction .... Failure?

    well ... marking their territory is somewhat normal for cats ... We humans do not understand it but ... there are smells in new carpets or rugs that just need to be changed ... My cats are good with their litter boxes but we give them cardboard boxes to play with and one morning ... they peed...
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    I feel bad at neutering my cat

    all my babies get neutered at 10 weeks ... yes - when they are still babies because ... once they get their first hormones and start marking their territory inside your home and spray pee on walls and chairs ... they might never stop even after neutering. The " growth " theory your vet is...
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    Should I Stop Fostering?

    in general I would never introduce new cats to a cat who is not 100% health wise ... if she has seizures- eve controlled with meds ... it might be too stressful for her to have cat companionship. Sick animals tend to get isolated by their groups ... and chased away ... another consideration is...
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    Sent 3 Cats for Lion Cut and They Came Back Like This. Normal?

    I have 4 dogs that need regular haircuts and 5 cats … my groomer who is extremely skilled told me that most cats need sedation to safely get a haircut … there are exceptions of cats who love the brush and clippers but they are rare - our vet doesn’t offer any type of grooming except with...
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    Idiopathic aggression / redirected aggression

    steroids can make people and pets a bit crazy ... some react quite strongly and they do take a while to get out f the system and there can be a withdrawal period if the treatments was longer than a week or two. Our behaviorist recommended an indoor Catio ( large cat enclosure) for our 5 indoor...
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    non dust kitty litter

    we must have tried every kind on the market and there is no litter that is completely dust free ... I am more concerned about the litter being healthy for me, my kids and the cats to breathe in however ... clay litter is NOT good for the environment or to breathe in , some of natural litters can...
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    Leaving my cat for two weeks. I’m so scared

    I just came back for a 5 week long road trip with my kids ... my husband was in charge of the cat room ... he only went upstairs twice a day ( we have 5 cats ... they are not lonely) and they were completely fine. When we came back they immediately recognized us and were happy to see us ... I...
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    Cat Exercise Wheels?

    our humane society had not just one but several cat wheels donated to them by people who's cats never used them ... and according to the people at the shelter not one in ... hundreds/ thousands of cats over several years has ever wanted to use it ... not with treats , not when a cat trainer...
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    The mouser

    this made me smile ... your cat loves you and as you are probably not a very good mouser ... she is intend of feeding you too ... how sweet ;-) ... I think the best course of action is to ... maybe not allow her into your bedroom at night if you don't like moles or mice on your pillow or in your...
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    Quandary: Older Cat and Kittens

    Most cats prefer non automated feeders and litter boxes ... the noises and motions can scare them - their hearings is so much better than ours! It doesn't sound like your older cat hates the babies ... if he is fine with them I would focus on giving him time to himself at night ... the way I...
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    Cat Adoption Regret :(

    if they have to medicate Kiki forcefully she will likely act slightly traumatized and might not be an ideal cat for a first timer ... cats take a long time to get over such stress and it is possible that Kiki would hide from humans or be hand shy for a while ... which is likely the reason she is...
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    Are some cats better off being rehomed?

    Some cats do not get along ... this is the short answer ... of course there are ways you can - over a very long period of time - try to make it work ... neutering takes months to really lower the hormones. However .. cats are not like dogs - they do not have the same hierarchies where they have...
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    The Bird Killer

    keep her in that catio - in some areas house cats are responsible for decimating vulnerable song bird species to the point of grave concern ... let your kitty hunt Dabird , the laser pointer and other toys multiple sessions a day, get puzzle feeders and keep him mentally healthy that way ...
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