Hi everyone, I just want to preface this by saying I am in no way connected to this fundraiser or the Mississauga Humane Society other than that I adopted my sweet boy from them. I am sad to read that some cats are already being turned away and hope they get the help needed...
I'm leaning towards "chemical" (Feliway, chamomile tea, etc.) only because it's really bad. I can't drown out with white noise because the noise is similar to having a jackhammer outside the window. I have Surefire earplugs and the noise still comes through.
I can't do a cat cave because he...
I live in an apartment and it's currently undergoing construction work. We have days where drilling noises go on all day (8-6) until June!!! I have ear plugs but feel sorry for my boy. It's very loud and he looks miserable, I don't know what I can do to help him. Any suggestions?
I have never seen him rub up against anything, only against my legs and not that often so this may not work.
As for grooming in a shower stall, I'm hesitant to get into one with Master Shredder. I will take my time and just suck it up for now with more sweeping and vacuuming :D I just need to...
I saw this comb come up a lot in my research but always for long hair and I always wondered if it will work for short hair. I will keep this in mind if I get desperate again. ;)
This was actually the first brush I brought. No luck with this. I am better off just misting my hands with water and petting him. I have also found a brush for toy dogs that he is willing to tolerate for 4-5 brush strokes before giving me The Look.
Didn't think of this but it's a great idea and I will give it a shot. My boy doesn't like brushes so I will just dampen my fingertips and curry him when he allows it.
I see my toothless boy try to eat cat grass but he can't bite them off. I try to give him some that I've cut fresh but it seems he's not interested in easy pickings. I'd rather give him fresh than dried if possible. Other than cutting it finely and mixing with his food, what else can I try...
Update on my opinionated boy. First, I'd like to thank everyone who's provided support, insights & suggestions. With regards to the question of does he really need to be groomed... yes undoubtedly. Although he has no matted fur, I could build another cat from the fur he sheds.
Another question...
Sorry I should have added - short haired - from the start. He's a rescue and not much is known about him but it seems that he is unused to people touching him in any way :( I hope someday he will change his mind about that.
I have a 5 y/o boy who just refuses to be groomed. I have all sorts of brushes even the pet gloves a lot of people seem to love, nope. I have gotten to the point of attempting to bribe him with 1 treat per brush stroke. No go. He just looks at me and walks away from the treats he normally trips...