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Thanks for the responses. I won't use oils. I did clean the inside of the cooler and put a brand new media pad in and what not...

I have an evaporation cooler and before I adopted my cat I would put drops of essential oil in the water to give the cooled air a nice aroma. I stopped doing it when I adopted my cat after reading that essential oils are too strong for cats. It may not have been an issue in an evap cooler, it's...

I've tried to harness train him, so far no luck, but maybe I'll give it another shot.

Thanks, I will definitely try this!

Thanks. Looks like showing my buddy affection when he's by the door is one mistake I've been making!

My nephew is 12. Appreciate the tips. I think the foot stomps might work, though Toru does tend to be fearless after a while, so it might be better if my nephew is the first one to try it. Opening the front door when entering is only an issue when he's parked himself by the door which he has a...

The scenario is this: I live alone with a wonderful indoor Russian Blue mix named Toru. Well, I want him to be indoor. He wants to be an outdoor cat. I've decided it's best for him to be an indoor cat for various reasons. As long as I'm home I can supervise the door openings and make sure Toru...

Hello. I recently have changed my insurance plan for Toru. The new one covers most basic care but I have to go to a specific clinic, and there's no coverage for emergencies. I'm trying to figure out what would be my best supplemental plan for emergencies only, since the current plan covers most...

Thanks for the advice ArtNJ and Hellenww. Yeah taking the mouse and throwing it somewhere else is definitely a fun game for him. Though getting the mouse out of that area has to be done, I think now I might start confiscating them. I tried clapping loudly and yelling "no" at him but he just just...

Thanks, those do actually look like they'd be handy.

I have an open TV stand where I keep various devices, including my modem, and my cat is obsessed with going behind it and messing around. He's got these mouse toys that he likes to throw around and chase. Normally him playing by himself is a good thing if he didn't find such a liking for this...

Thanks for the responses. Toru is pretty young, about 16 months old or so, and he still hasn't been neutered (I have an appointment in a couple of weeks). I do often use my feet to nudge him out of the way and I've also used toys to divert him when he's doing things he shouldn't. But I felt...

Toru likes to do this, and I've had other cats that like to do it too. When I'm walking up and down the stairs I'm usually hyper aware not to trip over him, but there's times when I'm not aware and I might accidently kick him when I walk. It's not hard and usually it doesn't bother him. Well...

Well he took to a new litterbox quickly! He didn't seem too put off by changing where he eats either. I may just end up permanently changing his feeding location.

Yes, that should be possible. I'll try that.

I had been keeping the litter and the area where I feed my cat in the basement. Well I've had a major flooding issue, and I have to find a new location immediately. I've read it's recommended to "slowly" move the locations, setting up a second litter tray and feeding station so the cat can make...

Toru has been doing the same thing. Playfully biting me. It doesn't hurt, and it's pretty clear he's not trying to hurt me. But I may have my two young nieces moving in with me for a couple of months in the near future and I'd like to make sure he's not doing that if they are around.

Any strategies for getting cats accustomed to it. I was able to eventually get Toru to settle down enough to clip his claws, but he seems even more resistant to brushing his teeth. Maybe a different toothpaste? I held it out for him so he could smell it and get used to it but he fought and ran...

I named Toru after Toru Takemitsu, a Japanese composer. It was between that and Miles (Davis). I went with Toru because I figured I may be the only one still alive who is a big enough Toru Takemitsu fan to name a cat after him.

I bought a toothbrush and cat toothpaste to brush Toru's teeth but so far he ain't havin' it!