Hello everyone. I got on this board because my cat Shadow is sick and I am learning so much that I am now addicted so sorry for all the questions so soon in my membership. I honestly will not become a nusance (I hope).
Just wondering, I suspect that Dumpster is partly Maine Coon. He has the markings and from what I've read the tempermant of this breed. He is definately a "gentle giant" he's shy, has the water replelling fur, the markings, the large build, and high pitched almost not existant cry.
Does anyone else on this board have a Maine Coon? Just wondering what thier personalities are like and if they are as sweet as my Dumpster. I love him dearly even if he leaves me presents on my kitchen floor. Hence the name Dumpster!
I am wondering if his behavior is abuse induced because I am not his first owner or if it's anything common with this breed. Here a a few of his unusual quirks that I'd love for anyone to share if thier cats have the same strange personalities.
He is shy and hides around kids and new adults mostly men
He is afraid or the outdoors
He is afraid of plastic bags and being picked up
His meow are almost faint squeaks
He drools when I pet him (maybe he has an overbite?)
He is so gentle and a big sweetie - like an oversized kitten
Won't use litter to go number 2, only smooth linolium (kitchen floor) or a clear plastic tray that I got from a pet store that was to be placed under a bird cage to catch seeds.
When I moved he hid under the stairs. He got through an opening too small for him to fit back out. He didn't even cry he was so scared. I called in an extreminator to find him, no luck. By sheer luck we cut a board under the stairs and there he was. We couldn't get him out through the opening we had to saw him out!
I've always thought that he was abused by previous owners and I have pampered him. I NEVER punish him for leaving Dumps on the floor. But he's still a scardy cat. I honestly don't know why he would have such fear attributed to so many different stimuli unless he was abused. Can anyone relate either with this breed or an abused cat with similar habits?
- Just a fun question - Not too important like my Shadow's scary health problems. I can deal with and pamper Dumpster until he feels safe again. (It's been about three years that I've adopted him)
I am glad everyone helped me with Shadow!! She's feeling a little better after the vet visit yesterday and I've been doing alot of research thanks to all of you. With the new vet and this board I should be a more informed meowmy!!!!
Just wondering, I suspect that Dumpster is partly Maine Coon. He has the markings and from what I've read the tempermant of this breed. He is definately a "gentle giant" he's shy, has the water replelling fur, the markings, the large build, and high pitched almost not existant cry.
Does anyone else on this board have a Maine Coon? Just wondering what thier personalities are like and if they are as sweet as my Dumpster. I love him dearly even if he leaves me presents on my kitchen floor. Hence the name Dumpster!
I am wondering if his behavior is abuse induced because I am not his first owner or if it's anything common with this breed. Here a a few of his unusual quirks that I'd love for anyone to share if thier cats have the same strange personalities.
He is shy and hides around kids and new adults mostly men
He is afraid or the outdoors
He is afraid of plastic bags and being picked up
His meow are almost faint squeaks
He drools when I pet him (maybe he has an overbite?)
He is so gentle and a big sweetie - like an oversized kitten
Won't use litter to go number 2, only smooth linolium (kitchen floor) or a clear plastic tray that I got from a pet store that was to be placed under a bird cage to catch seeds.
When I moved he hid under the stairs. He got through an opening too small for him to fit back out. He didn't even cry he was so scared. I called in an extreminator to find him, no luck. By sheer luck we cut a board under the stairs and there he was. We couldn't get him out through the opening we had to saw him out!
I've always thought that he was abused by previous owners and I have pampered him. I NEVER punish him for leaving Dumps on the floor. But he's still a scardy cat. I honestly don't know why he would have such fear attributed to so many different stimuli unless he was abused. Can anyone relate either with this breed or an abused cat with similar habits?
- Just a fun question - Not too important like my Shadow's scary health problems. I can deal with and pamper Dumpster until he feels safe again. (It's been about three years that I've adopted him)
I am glad everyone helped me with Shadow!! She's feeling a little better after the vet visit yesterday and I've been doing alot of research thanks to all of you. With the new vet and this board I should be a more informed meowmy!!!!