I do have that comfort diffuser and I completely forget about that! Thanks for the tips! I do feed him dry in the morning and wet in the evening, just reduced to the amount he actually needs now. I used to give him 20 treats per day (Yeah I was crazy back then). I guess I could give him one or...
OMG great idea. Now I think every time he sees me approaching he might think I am about to put him in the carrier. I will try to say different things when I want to pet him now so he could tell!
Honestly speaking I do feel guilty... He changed a lot because what I did to him. But I guess you are right, I will keep what I am doing and play with him more! Thank so much!
I adopted my cat about half a year ago. He was about 3, and people at the shelter believed that he was a feral. It took him some time but he finally settled in at my home. He loved chin scratches and purrs like a motorboat. I really thought we got along, for the first 3 months….
He accidentally...
Hi! Yes, he is indoor only. I still didn't figure out how he got that wound, neither did the vet. I assumed that he was jumping around in my house and got scratched because of his speed, but I don't think I will ever find out. I did make sure there are no sharp edges or anything like that.
I adopted this adult cat about 3 months ago, and his behavior really gave me a roller coaster ride. He was a bit shy at first, but I made sure he gets a lot of love, and he began to follow me around in my house and asks for pet. By the end of the first month, he seems sweet and he greets me...
Getting the resident cat to groom for the kitten is like my aunt's ultimate goal because it is a sign that the kitten acknowledges adult cat's dominance and the adult cat accepts the kitten. Unfortunately the adult cat is so alert when kitten is present right now and they need to be in separate...
I am glad to hear that! My aunt is so afraid that one of them will get hurt and she is seriously considering putting them together for the rest of their lives is best for both of them. Clearly she underestimated the energy level of a kitten. From now on, I will try not to intervene if they got...
Thanks for your reply! Yes I completely agree. I think my aunt underestimated the energy level of the kitten. Even though the resident cat enjoys toys and looks like he might need a pal, the amount of energy a 3-month kitten gives him might make him wanna hide. We will focus on comforting the...
I see. I really appreciate all your suggestions and each of them looks promising to me! I have told my aunt to spray the calmer, and I ordered some interactive toys for cats to play by himself online so that the kitten still has ways of letting out energy if we are not there. My aunt also...
Thank you so much for your reply! Yes, my aunt has a vet visit scheduled to make sure everything is ok with the resident cat. I was a bit relieved reading your comment because both me and my aunt are so worried that one of them will get hurt during the fight, my aunt did get some scratches...
Hello! thank you so much for your reply. The kitten is about 4 months old, and he is super energetic. My aunt has scheduled a vet visit next week for the resident cat, just to rule out health issues. I will definitely tell her to spend more time with the resident cat, maybe has some time with...
Hi, I am posting this for my aunt since she is not that good with a laptop. She has a 2-year-old cat who is very laid back. He likes to occasionally plays with toys (not jump on or chase mice-like wand, more like sits there and plays with plastic springs) but spends more time looking outside a...
Hi there! I am posting this for my aunt, who adopted a 2-year-old male cat about 7 months ago. The cat was calm and a bit shy. He enjoy's my aunt's petting but does not let her hold him for long (which is completely fine). I visited him a few times myself, and I noticed that he sometimes plays...
I have to say that I was not aware of tree dwellers and ground dwellers before reading your reply. Now a lot of Kent's behaviors actually make sense because he is indeed a ground dweller! Thank you so much for all of the helpful information, I was so worried earlier cuz I just assumed all the...
Wow I am happy for Waffles, and I think what have done is amazing! A month is a short time for a cat to fully adjust, especially for a possible feral. I will definitely give Kent more time, and pay attention to what he is into at the same time!
I just remembered that Kent also loves to stare out the window! I guess he does have a hobby haha! As long as Kent has some way to let out his energy, I will be happy for him!
Thank you so much for your reply! I am so happy for your cats, sounds like they are having a lot of fun now! I have kept all the toys (there are like 10 types now lol) I bought for him in plain sight, hopefully he will find one of them interesting someday. It is OK if he is never impressed by...
Thanks for your reply! I was so relieved that I didn't accidentally upset Kent! I did tons of research before going to the shelter, I learned that playing with toys and climbing up and down on the cat tree are how they letting out their energy. I understood that Kent is not a kitten, but I am...