Cats with Cattitude

You Sit In your Chair Talking On The Phone And Your Cat Gets Your Attention With Annoying Behavior

My cats may start knocking things over while I am talking on the phone, and that always gets my attention. Sometimes, I ignore them until I have to tell them to stop. If I am eating, they try to grab something off of my plate when they think I am totally engrossed in conversation. I generally place them on the ground, and they seem to understand that their behavior is unacceptable under any circumstance. Sometimes, Cali will rub her chin back and forth on the door so you can hear the door constantly banging against the wall. I tell her to stop it, and most of the time, she does. Sometimes, my cats start licking my hands or arms at night. I ask them to stop and move them over so they are not beside me. On several occasions, they wave in and out of the pictures placed on a bookcase, and I tell them to get down right now, and they seem to understand. Amazingly, my cats have only broken one of my items throughout the years, as they are very agile. If they have overeaten, they generally seem to get sick while I am talking on the phone, and I have to end the call early and start my cleaning session. God bless our cats, for we could not live without them by our side with their gentle purrs and mannerisms.

Cattitude

Cali seems to have more attitude than my other cats since she is part Siamese. Siamese tend to rule the roost and get their way, but when they do not, their cattitude shines through. I had a purebred Siamese years ago, and she would make life almost unbearable for my outdoor cats since she liked to go outdoors often. She let them know ASAP that she was the top cat on the farm and over any stray cat that may come also. My cats would run from her, and she would chase them and scare them to death if they did not. I loved her even though she had a cattitude to the MAX.

Let Me Show You My Catch Of The Day

If your indoor-outdoor cat happens to catch a mouse while he is out, he will make sure he brings his catch of the day back into your home. You probably will not notice until the rodent is running across your floor at night or if he places it in your bed or you happen to step on it on the floor on your bare feet at night. Some cats will eat the mouse except for the tail, so you know they were on mouse patrol and doing a great job of it. One of my outdoor cats used to lay garter snakes on our front porch that she had killed. Some cats will spend hours catching and eating annoying flies. Some cats love watching a bird in a cage and becoming friends with it; others see it as a gourmet dinner. God bless our cats on their catch of the day.

Doctoring Your Cat

I have had several cats that have gotten ear mites lately. I had to bring Faith to my Vet for ear mite treatment, and she clawed my Vet and his assistant, and they were both bleeding. My Vet put her in a bag, and she broke the snap off of the bag at the end of her treatment. Once she was back in my car, she looked like she was smiling because her ears felt much better. Mr. Gray needed an ear mite treatment, and I had a friend help me with his treatment. We had him captured in a net, but he was still trying to do cartwheels atop a cupboard to escape me. I managed to get both ears treated with my friend’s help finally. Today he was fine and thrilled, and he let me pat him and hold him this morning. Cali needs treatment for kidney failure, and she wiggles and manages to get the needle out. I had to start her medicine again.

Feliway Pheromone Spray

This spray works very well at getting upset cats calmed down. You can spray it on a towel in the container you have them in to take them to your Vet or for that long road trip. My Vet sprayed it on a towel in my pet carrier, and my cat calmed down ASAP. If you are moving soon, spray it on some of your cat’s favorite items in your home so the moving trip will not be as stressful for your feline friend. If your cat will be flying in an airplane, be sure to spray some in your carrier, as the sound of the plane alone will stress out your dear feline friend.

Feral Acting Cats That Are Your House Cat

Some of my cats act like feral cats, even though I have had them since they were born on my farm. Some cats never seem to warm up to 100%, no matter how well you treat and fuss over them. Nicole, alias Mrs. Finger, loves to bite your finger and watch your blood flow. She looks like a Russian Blue, but she is truly a touch me, not cat.

Bad Behavior

Some cats are bound and determined to jump on your countertop no matter what you try to do to deter them. Crunchy aluminum foil helps as they do not like the sound of it when they step on it. Placing handkerchiefs soaked in perfume discourages your cat from sleeping or sitting on your furniture. Never reward your cat for bad behavior by giving him a snack after misbehaving, as you do not want to reinforce bad behavior.

Be Patient With Your Feline Friend And Try To Figure Out What Is Annoying Him

Your cat may be sick, so he is acting out of character. Your cat may not like your new routine or wonder why you stopped Tuna Tuesday. If you bring a new cat or person into your home, your kitty may rebel by spraying things. Some bad behavior is justified if you stop giving your cat his favorite food or change kitty litter brands or items that have been moved around in your home, as cats do not like changes one little bit. Always give your cat the benefit of the doubt unless you can prove otherwise.