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Cats Defending Territories

Cats Defending Their Territories

Cats Fighting

Cats will get into very aggressive fights to defend their territory. Cats have bitten an ear, put out an eye, severely bit the intruder, and in the worst of cases, one of them has died trying to defend its territory. If one male cat enters your property and you have several toms, all of them will take on the intruder, and he will not return. Sometimes, cats will have a growling and hissing match, and the one that runs away is the loser. Female cats will attack a Tom that is getting too close to their kittens, as some Tom cats will kill kittens even if they are their own. Sometimes, cats will have a fight with their claws spread out, and then they can end up bloody. They may get an infection and must be taken to your vet for antibiotics. Try to discourage your house cats from getting into fights by having plenty of food, water, and litter boxes. Have areas in your home where they can be by themselves and rest and relax. Do not treat one of your cats better than the rest, as they will notice your favoritism and take out their aggression on that cat.

Cats Peeing On Things

If another cat uses your cat bed, your cat might pee on it, so no one will ever want to sleep in that cat bed again. Cats figure if they cannot use their bed, they might as well ruin it for every cat in your home. If your cat pees on a cat bed, burn it, and do not buy a new one right away, or they will think I want a new one, so I will pee on the old one and have a new one in a few days. If a new cat comes into your home, your cat might start peeing on things to show his displeasure to the new cat in the household.

Tormenting The New Comer

I had a female cat that would not let my male cat use the litterbox. She figured he would have to pee on something in the house eventually, which he did. I did not scold him. I watched her and saw her not letting him into the basement to use the litterbox. I put her in the basement for a while, and she never tried that again. My older female cat knocked over my Christmas tree, and she had never done anything like that before, so I figured my new cat did it. One day, I saw her trying to knock it over again, and she knew the jig was up immediately. My older cats must have told my young cat to eat one of the gold birds on my Christmas tree. He de-winged it, lying on the ground with no wings. He looked humiliated, and my other cats were laughing at him more or less. Cats are constantly vying to be the top cat in your household.

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Some Of My Cats Mouse Catching Techniques

Some Of My Cats Mouse Catching Techniques

The Pride Catch

Sometimes, my cats band together to catch that elusive mouse in the house. One of my cats will be in the middle of the piece of furniture, stove, or refrigerator they think the mouse is hiding under, and a cat on both ends. This method works out very well, as the mouse always gets caught. My cats will sit by the stove all night, and eventually, the hungry mouse runs right into the trap with the almond butter. Outdoor cats have routines similar to family groups, which will help catch the mouse. Outdoor cats play with the mouse before they go in for the kill.

Single Cat Mouse Hunting

My indoor cat Conrad prefers to drown them in his water dish. Cali will chase them into a trap or kill them and leave the head behind to show that she is earning her keep as a huntress. Garfunkel helps my other cats out, but he never learned mouse-hunting skills from his Mother, as he was given to me when he was very young. My outdoor cat Onyx, who died at age 18, caught many mice in the ditches by my house. I used to have a cat that would sleep in the bushes by my home in the summer months, and he could catch a lot of mice by doing that.

Mother Cats

Mother cats will generally teach their kittens how to catch and kill mice as it is a survival skill in the wild. Most Mother cats will catch and release the mouse in front of their kittens. They hope the kitten will eventually learn to kill the mouse and eat it for nutrition. Most young kittens play with the mouse, and then it gets away unless the Mother cat watches it constantly. They often repeat the mouse-hunting and killing skills until their kittens finally catch on. If the Mother cat is not a great huntress, the kittens will not be either.

If You Have Any Cracks In Your Home, A Mouse Will Get In Eventually

I caulked all of the cracks in my foundation and by my doors. Mice can run in your home when you open your door, coming and going. Mice can flatten down and get in the thinnest of cracks. I had a cat that loved to sleep with a small dog in her dog house that we had years ago. She could catch any mice that got next to my door, and the dog kept her and her cat family warm in the cold winter months. I keep mothballs in my vehicles as they do not like the smell of mothballs.

Cats Want To Please Their Human Family By Keeping Us Rodent Free

My cats are always on mouse patrol, even when I have not seen a mouse in my house all year. In frigid winters, mice will find a way to get into your home to stay cozy and warm. Never put out mouse poison when you have cats, as your cats may eat the poison and die. Let your hunters and huntresses keep your home rodent-free.

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Cat Behavior

Cat Behavior

Your Cat May Get His Feelings, Hurt

If you do not give each of your cats the same amount of cat treats, they will gang up on the cat in your home that is getting the most goodies. Try to think how you would feel if your siblings got a big piece of Birthday cake and you only got a sliver. Sometimes you are the one that creates your cat’s bad behavior by not treating all of your cats alike. If you punish one of your cats and not the others for the same behavior, there will be animosity between them. If you buy cat toys, ensure each cat in your home has a new toy in about the same time frame. Groom all of your cats and not just one of them. Hold all of your cats, as the others will be watching. We do have favorite pets, but make time in your day for each pet.

Cat Fights

Males will fight to see who is the top Tom. Their fights can get very nasty and bloody quickly. Try to throw water on them to break up the battle if it is warm outdoors. Female cats fight with cats that try to harm or take their kittens away. I had three Toms that tried to beat up my neutered house cat. I managed to get him out of harm’s way quickly. Never leave your house cat outdoors unattended; another cat or wild animal may kill them. Cats are very territorial; if a newcomer gets on their turf, he better watch out. Tom cats have beaten up female cats badly, especially if they are newcomers that your resident Toms overlooked.

Toilet Paper And More

One day my toilet paper was all over the floor, full of teeth marks from one of my cats. I also found my toilet paper entirely off the roll all over the hallway. I was happy I did not have any company that day. My Siamese cat years ago was extra fussy with her litter box, and I guess she did not think it was clean enough to suit her. She started using my house plant for her litter box. I believe the house plant got replanted more than any other on Earth. House cats love jumping up high on things, and many things come tumbling down on the floor. I pick them up and arrange them differently to prevent recurring events.

Cats Get Jealous When You Pay Too Much Attention To Your Work To Suit Them

My purebred Siamese cat would always figure out how to get even with you. My Mother had papers on the couch, and Sugar bit the end of each piece of writing along with the entire edge of a new Atlas. Cats jump on bookwork, land on the floor, and start rearranging and putting your papers in the correct file again. Cats claw up your furniture to get your attention or start meowing or misbehaving while you talk to someone on the phone.

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Cats And Their Everyday Routines

Cats And Their Everyday Routines

Cat Toys

I put all my cat toys away at the end of the day. Cali starts her morning by picking out the cat toys she wants to play with for the day. She picks out small stuffed animals and toys that have catnip in them. She loves to carry the smaller ones in her mouth and meow loudly. She wants you to see her catch of the day. Conrad likes the toy mice and will toss them around in the air for a long time. The singing birds get all of my cats very excited and worked up. Garfunkel likes to play with the toys my other two cats have set out for the day. Garfunkel will toss some of the toys up and act like a young kitten again’. Play with your cats one-on-one with a line with a bird or fish on the end. Your cat may learn to fetch with training and treats for a reward.

Medicine

My indoor cats let me give them their medicine without a fuss. Naturally, they do not like it, but they seem to understand that they must put up with it to improve. The outdoor cats that have been strays over the years that I have nursed back to health go to live with my neighbors once they get better. They think I am cruel and do not understand that I helped them back to health.

Cat Food

I give all of my cats the best cat food that I can afford to buy. I also occasionally give them top-quality soft cat food and tuna canned in water. My cats like chicken flavor, tuna, shrimp, chicken, and vegetables pouched or canned cat food. If your cat does not like what you give him, replace it with what he wants.

Lap Time

My cats delight in taking catnaps on my lap whenever I take time to rest and relax. Conrad and Garfunkel will lay side by side, purring away contentedly. Cali meows loudly, and my other two cats jump off, and she takes her turn on my lap.

Recliner, Cat Bed, Or Hammock Time

Conrad loves to sleep on his recliner or pet hammock. Cali sleeps on another recliner or in a heated cat bed. Garfunkel rests on my recliner or in the hallway on a cat bed. Cats know how to get the best set in the house.

Contented Cats

I want my cats to be contented. I want to make sure my cats are happy and healthy. A contented cat is comfortable and not afraid. Cats have to have things to entertain them to put them in a reasonable frame of mind. My cats have cat toys that stimulate their minds. I have several treat ball dispensers; the cat treat will not come out until they have masted the dispenser. Never have loud music in your home; it could ruin your cat’s hearing. Their hearing is way beyond our hearing as it is handy for catching prey or being prey to a coyote. I hope your feline friends are content in their nine cat lives with you.

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Cats Don't Give Up Easily

Cats Don’t Give Up Easily

Cats That Want To Sleep In Your Bed

My cat Garfunkel will meow until I relent and let him sleep in the bed. He is spoiled, and I let him get what he wants. He will lay next to me and lick my face or cuddle up as close as he possibly can next to me. My cat Cali likes to sleep at the bottom of my bed, which works fine for us both. Conrad would lie down by my side and was quiet all night. Kohl used to sleep on my pillow above my head. Kohl would comb through my hair with his teeth. He was quite the hairdresser. Ginger used to sleep by my side at night. All cats behave and act differently if they sleep in your bed at night. Train your cat early as to where they are to sleep in your bed so you and your cat will have a relaxed and restful night.

Cats Will Keep Trying To Accomplish Something, And They Tend Never To Give Up

Jumping on top of something very high up is a great accomplishment for your cat. Your cat may have to make several perfect landing attempts, but he will get it nailed down pat. Some cats have knocked down and broken things before their landing skills are perfected to a science. One Mother cat kept running into a burning home to rescue her kittens. She got all of them out, but one kitten died, and she was severely burned. She and her serving kittens were adopted out to loving homes. My cat Kohl did a balancing act on a curtain rod as he grew older; the rod was too small to balance on anymore. My cat Trisha managed to chase down a rabbit at age 16, but she ran out of breath to take it down. Farm cats will stalk a mouse until they finally catch and devour it. Cats are very patient when it comes to stalking prey, and at the exact moment, they will pounce on it and kill it.

Cat Hierarchy

Cats soon let the other cats in your household know who the lead cat is. They may lick or rub against the head cat when they walk past them. Cat hierarchy is established through cat fights or body language that your cats understand. The head cat sleeps up as high as he can get to show off the fact that he is a head cat, along with a bird’s eye view of the great outdoors. The other cats in your home will groom him and bow down to him as if he were a King.

Your Cat Will Find A Way To Make You Do What They Want You To Do

Cats will sneak out of your house to get outdoors if they desire. Cats will lead you to the door if you want to go outdoors with them. Sometimes your cat may be trying to tell you of hidden dangers in your home. Several cats have led their owners to gas leaks in the yard that could have blown up your home if left unattended. Suppose your cat tries to get you to follow him as he could save your and your cat’s lives. If your cat is acting differently than usual, watch and observe his every move as he is trying to protect you from potential harm.

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If My cat Were a Person What Would He Act Like

If My Cat Were a Person What Would He Act Like

My Cat Kohl That Passed Away

If kohl were a person, he would be very outgoing. He would be willing to take risks in life. He would pr

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Your Cat May Rule You

Your Cat May Rule You

Your Cat Plops Down Right In Front Of You

This is particularly bad when your cat plops in front of you at night. If it is dark, you may step on your cat and harm it or yourself. One night my black cat Kohl laid down on my pie steps, and I stepped on his tail. He moved, and I slid on my butt halfway down my steps. Teach your cat to move if he plops in front of you, and do not try to maneuver around your cat in the dark.

Starring At The Food Or Water Dish

My cats will stare at the water dish until I put out fresh water for them, even though I put it out 4 hours ago. If they do not like the food you place in their dish, they will wait until you put in something they love, like tuna canned in water. Do not cater to every whim your cat may have. If they do not like a particular brand of food or it makes them sick, stop feeding that brand to them ASAP. Cats want to make you think they will die if their food dish gets a bit low.

Litter Box

Some of my cats want the litter box to be cleaned ASAP in the morning, and then they make a deposit the minute it is washed; I told one of my cats to go before I cleaned the box, but that did not work; it always leaves out the old litter box and the new one, or you may get a surprise that you do not want.

Your Cat Is Your Alarm Clock

Having your cat meowing outside your bedroom door at 4 in the morning isn’t enjoyable. Ignore your cat if they do that, and then they will soon stop doing that. Never talk to your cat when they wake you up; they will think yes, that worked well. One of my cats would wake me up at 6 AM every morning, which was terrific since that was the time I wanted to get up anyway.

Your Cat May Overtake Your Recliner

Every time I went to sit down in my recliner, it had a cat in it. I used to lift them and place them in my lap. I make my cats leave my recliner now, and then they can sit on my lap after I am situated. My cat Conrad took over my newest recliner, which was OK since it was not my favorite.

Cats Sleeping In Your Bed With You

I had one cat that would act like a hairdresser at night. I had another cat take over my pillow. One of my cats would sneeze right in my face at night. My cats no longer sleep in my bed anymore. They did a study that said people sleep more soundly without any pets in their beds at night. I would have to agree with that study. My cats were restless at night and would wake me up. Try not to let your cat rule you.

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Cats Let You Know What They Want You To Do

Cats Let You Know What They Want You To Do

Food Dish And Water Bowl

My cats will meow and carry on if they think their food is getting too low for their comfort. They will stand in front of it or lie beside their food dish. Cali will stare at her water bowl in the morning until I put fresh water in it. They will wail and carry on even if the dish is half full of food.

Litter Box

Cats are very fastidious and they want their litter box to be extra clean. Mr. Gray and Winchester will run to a litter box after I have cleaned it to make a deposit. They seem to know I will clean it out again before I complete all my cleaning next door. I have had cats refuse to use litter if they do not think it is up to their standards. I once had a purebred Siamese cat that wanted her box cleaned every single time she made a deposit. She started using my houseplant dirt for her bathroom. I gave her an extra litter box and the problem was solved.

Looking Out Of The Window And Meowing Loudly

If my cats see something they do not like the looks of outdoors they will meow and wail until I come to see what they are looking at outdoors. Sebastian once made a horrific meow late at night and I noticed a man walking down my road. I immediately pulled my shade down and thanked Sebastian. I can depend on my cats to alert me on strange going on outdoors.

My Furnace Stopped Working One Day

Garfunkel started running through the house like a madman. He was leaping on and off the furniture. Garfunkel leaped on me and almost stuck his foot in my mouth. I kept looking around to see the problem and could not see anything. I was wondering why I was feeling cold and then I noticed that it was 66 degrees in my house. Garfunkel wanted to make sure I called the repairman before they closed for the day. I called the furnace shop and He fixed my furnace.

Sitting On Your Lap

If a cat wants to sit on your lap he will do it on his terms only. My female cats do not like to stay on my lap very long before they jump off. My male cats would sit on my lap all day long if I would let them. If you try to keep a cat on your lap it will dig its claws into your legs until you let it go.

Bedtime

Most cats like to sleep as close as possible to you. I have one cat that loves to sleep above my head. One of my cats sleeps by my feet. my other cat sleeps by my side. I do not like it when a cat sleeps on your legs as you can hardly maneuver later on. I had one cat that would sleep on my arm and my arm went to sleep and I could not lift it when I got up. My cats no longer sleep on my bed at night as they have their own cozy beds to sleep in now. God bless our cats as they herd us to what they want us to do for them.

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Lost Cats And How To Get Them Back Home Again

Lost Cats And How To Get Them Back Home Again

Run A Piece Of Equipment That They Are Used To Hearing

My Russian Blue cat ran out into my cornfield one day, and I called and called her, and she would not come out of the cornfield. I finally remembered that she was used to the sound of my riding lawn mower. I drove the lawn back and forth on the property next to the field. Catrenia finally came out of the field. I grabbed her up in my arms and put her back in the house.

Cats That Sneak Out Of Your Door And Decide Not To Come When You Call To Them

I will generally place a dish of water and tuna canned in the water out for them, and some will be waiting by the door to return to the house. Some cats decide to explore, especially if you have not had them long. I put a live animal trap out with tuna canned in water, and generally, in 2 to 3 days, they are in the trap, and I release them in the house.

Post Messages On Your Social Media Platforms

I have seen people put up a picture of a missing cats on Facebook. One lady posted pictures of her cat on Instagram, Twitter, and any place she could think of on the internet. It turned out that her neighbor lady had her cat in her house, thinking it was a stray cat. She got her cat back in 3 days. One party had moved to another state to have their cat return to its original home. The old owners sent a picture of their cat to the new owners on messenger, and the cat was placed on a plane where his owners lived now.

Put A Chip In Their Ear At Your Vets Office

With the chip, whoever finds your cat can take them to a Vet and get your cat returned to you again. One cat managed to travel 400 miles without the chip in his ear; I do not think he would have ever returned home. The owners traveled 400 miles and picked up their cat, and it was a wonderful reunion.

Post Up Flyers

Attach flyers with a picture of your cat on poles, bulletin boards, and any place to let you put one up. Sometimes a neighbor will tell you where your cat was last seen. The party of the missing cat went to that location one night, and they had their cat back after a 5-hour stakeout.

Tell Everyone That You Know To Be On The Look Out For Your Missing Cat

Tell your friends and neighbors that your cat sneaked out of your house and to call you when they see your cat. The more people that know about it, the more likely it will be that your cat will be found safe and sound.

Place Ads On The Radio And In The Newspaper

Some people still read the local newspaper and listen to their favorite station on the radio. Never give up hope on finding your beloved pet cat. One outdoor cat returned to me after she was gone for 12 years. I figured she probably lived with the dairy farmer in our neighborhood then. God bless you and all of the pets in your life. May you and your cats live together for all of your cats for nine years safely.

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Cats And Their Pride

Cats And Their Pride

Embarrassed Cat

My cat Winchester was trying to jump on top of something, and he slid off and fell to the ground. His girlfriend Faith was watching him along with Mr. Gray. He was mad and embarrassed that he missed the jump,  and two other cats witnessed his mishap. Later on, when I walked past him, he went for my leg as if it was all my fault what had happened to him. I thought he would be more embarrassed if I tried to catch or help him. Cats never like it if they cannot jump or land wrong with another cat watching them. A cat’s ego gets bruised easily. Cats must always be on top of their A-game to be happy campers.

Cats Want Your Attention At All Cost

They start meowing loudly in the background if you talk too long on the phone. A cat will most likely climb your Christmas tree if they feel they are being ignored by you and the rest of the family. Ensure you give your cat his Christmas present first so his ego won’t get bruised as easily. Cats have to be the star of any family gathering. Your cat is trying to say look at me; I am the only one that matters. If a cat could talk, he would say feed me right now, and then you can return to your chore when all my needs are met. One of my black cats got very good at balancing on the curtain rods and walking across them like a man on a tightrope.

Your Not Paying Enough Attention To Me Rivalries

If you have a three-cat household or more, one cat will give you a sad face look. Their look generally makes you pick them up, hold them, and pat them on the head. Sometimes my older cat will get the young one in trouble. My cats seemed to assume I would blame the youngest cat, which generally worked until I became wise to the older one’s devious plans. Sometimes the older cat would break something and run, leaving the young cat looking at the broken mess. Cats will knock on your bedroom door at night by banging their body against it, and when you open the door, they come dashing in.

They Make Funny Faces At Each Other

They will wrinkle up their nose after another cat has used the litter box. They look at the other cat like why you are so lazy you cannot cover up your waste correctly. Cats will smell each other, wrinkle their nose, and then look at me. My cats look at me like, that is one gross and smelly cat you have there, and I smell of Lavender and honey, and you should hold me and forget all about that gross and smelly cat. I love all of my cats and their crinkle nose and their funny facial expressions. I hope none of them get their ego bruised too severely and they are happy and healthy for many years.

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