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My New Cat is bullying my cat.

My cat Cali was the head cat of my other house for years. My new cat Winchester wanted to be the head cat. He would slap at Cali with his paws and upset her terribly. He then trained Mr. Gray to do the same thing he did. Cali got, so she was losing weight and did not want to eat much anymore. I tried various things to no avail to get Winchester to act like a gentleman. I locked Mr. Gray in the bathroom when he slapped Cali. Winchester knows how to open doors and had his friend Mr. Gray sprung from the toilet in about 20 minutes. Cali would eat squeeze-able tuna cat treats and not much of anything else. I took her into my house with my three gentle cats, and she has improved dramatically. She now weighs 10 lbs., She loves being in my home and sitting on my lap. She likes being a hairdresser as she rubs my head with her feet and pulls her feet through my hair like a comb. I soon put an end to that as a little of that goes a long way. She is once again a happy and healthy cat.

Separating Your Cat Bully From Your Other Cats

Suppose you can put your cat bully in another room, let him out later, and see how they interact. You can try to reintroduce your cats. Lock up the cat that is the bully in a small room in your house and let him out in about a week and see how he behaves then. You may have to keep your cats separated if all else fails. The cat that is being bullied will get stressed out, and she will stop eating, using the litter box, and more, perhaps. If we were put in a house full of strangers, all of a sudden, we would also be a bit stressed out,

Create A Calm Area Or A Pleasant Area For Your Cat To Be Alone

Cats like to lay away from the other cats in your home when they can—cats like areas that are not noisy and do not like loud noises. Place different cat beds around your house, and your cat will find them and take many relaxing cat naps in them. Cats want to have cat toys to play with as this will take their mind off of other problems they may have. We want to read a good book, watch TV, or eat when stressed out. Talk to your cats, pat them on the head often, and keep them entertained with interactive cat toys. Ensure you pay more attention to your old cat than your new cat. You do not want your senior cat to get jealous, which will cause many problems. Pat, you’re a new cat when your old cat is not watching. Be patient with your cat bully, as it will take time for him to realize that you also love him if he is jealous. I hope you and your cats will live together in perfect harmony for many years.

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How To Treat Your Cat That Has A Cold

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 13, 2021
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Cat Sneezing And Coughing

Some of my cats get colds in the winter months. It generally starts with my cat sneezing a lot, and they are very lazy. Most of my cats get over their cat colds in about four days with no treatment. Suppose your cat does not want to eat with his cold; feed him canned tuna in water. He will be able to smell the tuna. Run a humidifier in your home for a little extra moisture in your air will help your cat’s congestion. Let your cat in the bathroom while you shower, as the steam, will help open up his plugged sinuses. Ensure your sick cat has plenty of fresh water to drink, which will help with their congestion and dry throat. My cat Garfunkel caught a cold and started coughing and wheezing. I gave him some antibiotics from my Vet, and he is no longer sleepy now and is back to his old self again. Keep an eye on your cat for trouble breathing if his lungs are expanding up and down too quickly; Your cat may need an inhaler to help him live. Take him to your Vet ASAP. Cats’ colds can be viral but can soon turn into bacterial illnesses. If left untreated, your cat could die.

Respiratory Problems In Cats

A cat can get so congested that he has to breathe through his mouth. My cat Kohl was born with respiratory problems and had to get an antibiotic shot about once every five weeks. If he did not get his shots, he would be sleeping constantly and unable to walk far without lying started his antibiotic attempts when he was 11.5 years old. Kohl is thirteen years old now. When Kohls’s nose gets crusted over, and he sneezes constantly, I know it is time for another antibiotic shot.

Cat Colds With Several Cats In Your Home

If one cat gets a cold in your home, some other cats will also get a cold. My cat Maggie next door is 13 years old, and she caught a cold she was not getting over; I took her to my Vet, and he gave her an antibiotic shot, and she was over her cold in about four days. Cali caught a cold later but recovered in only four days without treatment.

Keep Your Sick Cat Warm

Keep your cat out of any drafty areas in your home. If you have a heated cat bed, let your cat sleep in it. Lay out some thick terry towels for your cat to curl up in. If you have a little heater, plug it in, and your cat will enjoy the extra warmth. Let your cat lay on your nice warm lap. Cats like lying beside fireplaces and curling up in a tight little ball. Lay out some cat blankets, and your cat can make a lovely little nest. I hope your feline friends quickly get over their colds and are healthy and happy again soon.

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I have 11 Cats That Live In A House All Of Their Own

I Have 11 Cats That Live In A House Of Their Own

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 11, 2021
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My Cats Get Along With Each Other Beautifully

If you introduce cats correctly to each other, they should become friends rather quickly. I always put the newcomer in the bathroom with his food dish, water, and litter box. My other cats and he can smell each other from under the door. They can growl at each other with the safety of the door separating them. Remember not to pay too much attention to the new cat when your others cats are watching, as they are just like jealous children. Place your new cat in a room with your other cats and observe how they get along. The head of the household male cat will let the new cat know he is in charge. He may growl at him and try to get in a fight with him. Let them work it out if there is just a little spat. If you see that they will have a no-hold-barred fighting, separate your new cat again before you place them all together. They should all live in perfect harmony within a week.

Fall Cleaning Next Door

I wash all of the cat’s towels that they have for bedding. I scrub the floors with Lysol disinfectant cleaner, and I do a thorough cleaning of the house. I clean up all of the food dishes and the water bowl. I wash and clean out the litter robots and the other cat litter boxes. I make sure my heated cat beds, water dish, and electric heater are working. Now is an excellent time to throw out old cat toys or replace beds that have worn out. Order new heated beds now before the prices go up. I stock up on kitty litter and ensure I have plenty of cat food and treats. Wash your cat toys and beds that are washable. Once your heated cat beds are seven years old, replace them, as the heated pad probably does not release as much heat as it used to.

Cat Trees And Cat Hammocks

My cats love to sit high in the top tier of their cat trees and look out the windows at birds and other animals that may pass by. The cats love to curl up and fall asleep in their cat hammocks with scratching posts. I like sturdy well, constructed cat trees that have carpet on them, as they are also easier to clean with carpet on them.

Fall Health Care

I take my cats to the vet for their shots early in the spring. Suppose your cat has developed a cough or seems to have a cold. Take him to the vet ASAP before it becomes life-threatening. A minor illness can become a significant disease as the weather gets colder and colder. Ensure all your cats are warm and cozy as the colder weather sets in. We all want a happy and healthy cat for our feline friends.

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My Cat Winchester

Winchester Was Given To Me

I loved how Winchester looked and acted the first moment I saw him. He let me catch him immediately, and I put him in a cage. I put him in the bathroom next door, and my other cats could smell him and get to know him through the safety of the closed door. Winchester got all of his shots at my Vet right away. He became annoyed with my Vet after he was poked and prodded, and he tried to bite him. When I released him from the cage, he was annoyed with me, and he scratched me through my pants, luckily, so I did not feel it or bleed. He forgave me quickly, and he acted gentle and docile again.

Winchester Gets Neutered And De – Clawed

I had my Vets assistant bring him into the office that day. I knew he would never forgive me if I took him to the Vets office that day. He recovered in the bathroom next door for about a week before his front feet healed. He would stick out his front feet every morning to show me what the Vet had done to him. One day he wrapped his front feet around my leg and tried to claw and bite me. He had figured out who took him to the Vet that day.

Winchester, The Escape Artist

Three days after he was de-clawed, he escaped the bathroom. He had figured out how to turn the door knob so he could get out. I put him back in the bathroom again, and he escaped like the Great Houdini. He is a brilliant cat.

Winchester Standing His Ground With My Cat Mr. Gray

Mr. Gray tried to intimate Winchester and scare him into submission. Winchester got as close as possible to the ground with his ears flattened and looked like a wild lion on the prowl. He swayed his body back and forth, and Mr. Gray gave up quickly. Winchester was not going to let my big boy Mr. Gray scare him. Winchester is a long, sleek-looking cat who can stand his ground with the best of them.

Winchester Loves Cat Trees

Winchester loves sleeping in the cat tree beds or looking out at the birds. My cat trees are by windows, so my cats can observe any wildlife passing by. The cat trees have balls that dangle from them to entertain my cats. My cats take turns in using the cat trees by the windows. Winchester has a favorite one that he calls his own. He likes chicken, tuna, cat treats, and dry cat food.

Winchester And Faith

Winchester liked Faith right away. Faith is closer to Winchester’s age. Winchester and Faith would play footsies under the bathroom door. They seem to have a great relationship and keep each other company. Faith will lick Winchester on the head, and he will return the favor. Winchester is a gorgeous and brilliant, and loving cat. I am truly blessed to have Winchester as one of my cats.

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Cats With Cattitude

Cats That Do Not Like Vet Visits

I took one of my cats to my vet’s office and she leaped, jumped, and knocked his cordless phone onto the floor. Luckily she did not break his phone. My vet was finally able to contain her and give her her shots. She used to be a feral cat and had not yet gotten used to the benefits of being an indoor cat. I took my new male cat to the Vets office the other day for shots and blood test, and after he had been treated for ear mites, he was mad and beyond mad. After I got him home from the vet, he bit into my shoe and legs, but luckily, he did not hurt me. On the way to the vet’s office, I had one cat hyperventilate and drool. On the way home, he could breathe perfectly fine. One cat leaped in the air once and caused the vet to get stuck in the syringe. When you adopt a new cat, you never know if they have ever been to a Vet before, so remember to prepare for the worst-case scenario.

Cats That Seem Always To Have A Temper Problem

If you adopt a cat that was always the only cat in the house, he may never learn to interact correctly with your other cats. My purebred Siamese cat always wanted things to go her way, or she would quickly lose her temper. She would give you a dirty look, meaning you better be careful. She got very jealous if you did something other than pay attention to her. She chewed off the corner of our paperwork once and destroyed the new road atlas years ago. I have owned only two cats that wanted to be left alone and untouched, and I adopted them.

Cats That Are Never Afraid Of Anything

I have had cats kill a skunk, rat, snake, and rabbit, and even though they had problems doing so, they continued what they thought was their duty to perform. I have had cats climb too high, but they all came down eventually. My cat that killed the snakes would come up to the house once a week and drop a freshly killed garter snake by our back door, and once we saw it, she would eat it. I had one cat that would kill mice by drowning them in the water bowl. I remember the female cat on TV that kept going into the burning house to save all of her kittens. She got them all out, but one died later on. She was burned badly. She and her kittens found loving and caring homes. She was an excellent and loving Mother cat that would do anything to save her family as any good parent would do for their children. God Bless all our wonderful feline friends, as we all have an attitude now and then.

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Cats And Upset Stomachs And More

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 23, 2021
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If My Cats Eat Too Fast Or Too Much

Changing cat food brands is not a good idea when your cat is used to a certain brand and kind of cat food. When my cats eat too fast, they tend to vomit up what they just ate. When cats overeat, they tend to gain too much weight or have issues keeping their food down. Most cats eat what is set in front of them and do so in excess. Cats do not like any changes whatsoever in their life. Changing things around in your house could cause major digestive issues in some cats. Cats are very picky about what they will and will not eat also. I have read that some cats would rather starve to death than eat something that they do not like. If your cat refuses to eat a particular brand or kind of cat food, throw it out and buy the tried and actual cat food they love.

Digestive Issues In Cats

Cats tend to get diarrhea if they eat a mixture of cat foods they are not used to. Cats will also vomit if used to certain kinds of cat food. Sticking to dry cat food is best if you have been feeding your cats all along. If you introduce wet canned food all at once, they may have major digestive issues that day or the next. If the ash content is too high in the wet cat food, this can cause your cat to become very ill, and they may have to go to their Vet. Be leery of giving your cat different flavors of cat food. I tried a bag of salmon cat food once instead of chicken, and my cats refused to eat it. I threw the bag of unwanted food into my field for fertilizer. Remember, the food you may be trying to feed your cat may be spoiled or unfit for them to eat. You do not eat food that does not taste right, so do not expect your cat to.

Worms In Cats

If you have an indoor-outdoor cat, he may have picked up worms while he was outdoors. You may see worms in his bowel movements, or he may be losing weight and have diarrhea. A cat’s coat with diarrhea will look unruly and not have a nice shine. If you do not treat a cat with worms, he will lose weight and most likely die from the worms overtaking his body. You can buy worm pills for your cat online or at a pet store or have your Vet treat your cat for worms. Your cat will Thank you for looking after his well-being with purrs and sitting on your lap.

Remember Cats Like Their Same Routine Day After Day

Cats hate changes, and they have delegated digestive systems. Keep your cats on the tried and true cat foods in their life and pay attention to any changes in their appearance. Keep regular visits with your Vet for your cat so you can have many beautiful moments together in optimum health.

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Cleaning Your Cats Living Area And More

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 21, 2021
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Scrubbing Floors

I scrub the tile floors next door. I use a combination of Liquid Lysol and Tide, which kills any germs on the feet and make them sparkling clean. I use a bucket and a mop which works well. I also have a small floor steam cleaner that sanitizes my floors ideally. Some areas require a little scrubber to clean them area.

Counter Tops, Sleeves, And Tables Next Door

I use Lysol and soap on the countertops and the table next door. I also use a soft scrubber or a brush on the countertops. Wooden tables get cleaned with a wood cleaner, and then I apply some lemon oil to the wood tables. My cats sleep on sleeves that have cat beds and towels. The sleeves get cleaned with soap and water since they are plastic.

Cleaning The Dreaded Litter Boxes

I disassemble my litter boxes and then take them outdoors for a thorough scrubbing. I use a toilet brush only for cleaning my litter boxes and a 3 M scrubber. I put rubber gloves on before I start cleaning the litter boxes. I put dish soap in the litter box with the other parts of the litter box, and then I scrub them with the toilet brush. I let the litter box and parts air dry.

Cleaning Food Dishes And Water Bowls

I use glass or metal food dishes and water bowls since they are easy to clean and sanitary. Never buy plastic food or water bowls since they are a magnet for germs. The plastic gets scratched, and then it is impossible to sanitize them. I use dish soap to clean the water and food bowls.

Cat Bedding And Towels

I spot clean cat beds that cannot be washed in the washing machine. If the beds look bad, I remove them and replace them with a new ones. I use an old washing machine just for cleaning cat bedding. I use hot water and laundry soap on my cat towels. When washing cat beds, use the gentle and bulky cycle.

Cat Carriers

Remember to clean your cat carriers with Lysol and put new paper in them so you are always ready to transport your cat in a clean, sanitary pet carrier. Window cleaner comes in handy to clean the metal doors on the airlines. Cloth carriers will have to be spot cleaned with laundry soap.

Cat Toys

I wash my cat toys in my washing machine with laundry soap; they look and smell new. Some cat toys must be spot cleaned or replaced due to years of use. Sanitize your cat items to help you keep a healthy cat for many years.

Medicine Dispensers

If you have a pill gun, an Inhaler, a medicine cup, and more, remember to keep them sanitized so your cat won’t get sick from some virus living on the dispenser. Rubbing alcohol or soap and water works well. We all want our cats to be with us for many years. Keep their supplies and living area as clean as possible.

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Strange Cat Behavior

Rolling Around In The Dirty Cat Litter

Cats will roll around in their kitty litter to take a dirt bath. Outdoor cats may move around in your garden or on your sidewalk as the dirt removes the excess oils in their hair. If your kitty litter has sand consistency, they will roll around in it, perhaps. Some cats put their scent in the litter box by moving around in the trash. I guess it is their way of saying they do not want any other cats in your household to use that litter box. Use corn-based, pine, or walnut cat litter to eliminate the problem. No one wants a cat sitting on their lap or sleeping in their bed that has had a litter box dust bath. Use waterless shampoo on your cat to clean him up. If you see him take a total kitty litter dust bath.

Why Did My Cat Pee On That?

Cats pee on things to mark their territory. Cats will pee on a stranger’s clothing in your home if they do not like them for some reason. If you introduce a new female cat, some female cats will start peeing on things in your home. Your matriarch female cat wants to remain the female head cat of your home forever. Sometimes cats will start peeing on your large houseplants if they do not think their kitty litter is clean enough or it does not live up to their standards as far as kitty litter goes. Never change kitty litter brands without leaving their old brand out, as they may refuse to use the new brand of cat litter. Toms pee on things to mark their territory. Cat may stake their claim to something by peeing on it.

Licking Their Hair Off

Your at may have allergies and is therefore licking off his hair. A cat with fleas will lick its hair off as it is itching, and its skin is irritated from the biting fleas. A nervous cat may lick off almost all its inches in one area of its body. A cat under stress can exhibit this kind of behavior. Give your cat a bath with a product that your Vet recommends for this problem.

Why Is My Cat Scrunching Up His Nose

Your cat will turn up his nose if he smells something terrible or not to his liking. If you hold another cat, your cat may smell that on your clothes and turn up his nose. A cat may smell a gas leak in your home and turn up his nose to alert you to impending danger. If another cat rubs against my blue jeans, my other cat may turn up his nose to tell me he does not want me to pay so much attention to the other cat.

Bored Cat Behavior

Your cat may scratch your furniture or do something he knows you do not like to get your attention. Some cats will play chase with their tail. Your cat may lay on your bookwork because they feel you have been spending too much time on it that could have been spent on them. Cats are very jealous and loving pets. I cannot imagine life without a cat or two or three or more in it.

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Why Does My Cat Do That ?

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date April 12, 2021
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Some Common Things Your Cat Does

Cats clean themselves as it is relaxing and refreshing to them. Cats lick themselves to remove their scent in the wild so nearby predators cannot pick it up. They also remove loose hair. A cat licking himself clean is like us taking a refreshing shower. Kneading relaxes your cat and reminds him of when he used to nurse his Mother. Your cat finds comfort in his kneading behavior. Cats eat grass to remove hairballs, as most cats heave after eating some grass. Outdoor cats also need to eat grass to remove any feathers or bones of an animal they may have ingested. Cats love to follow you into the bathroom as you are now their captive audience and get all the immediate attention they crave. Cats lick you to show that they love you and create an everlasting bond. Cats cover their kitty litter so predators will not pick up their scent. Toms and females in heat will leave it uncovered to let other cats know that they are present in the area.

Cats Like To Sleep As Close As Possible To You

Your cat feels secure when he is close to you. Your cat feels safe when he is around your familiar scent. Cats love to be extra warm and comfy and find our bodies an excellent heat source. Cats love to sleep by your head because it is the most generous area of your body. You may wake up to your cat kneading away on you in the morning. Your cat finds comfort in needing and being next to you. My oldest house cat sometimes likes to be the only cat in my bed, and he starts nipping my other house cats. I make him stop. My most senior cat wanted to stake his claim on me and make me think he was the only one to stay with me and be my knight in shining armor.

Other Things That Your Cat Likes To Do

Cats like to walk between our legs and put their scent on us to stake their claim on us and warn other cats to stay away from us. They do not realize you may not see them and step on them accidentally. Cats love to play with string when bored, which also helps strengthen their hunting skills. Cats make a chirping meow sound when they see a bird outdoors. Your cat imagines what it would be like to catch the bird and eat it and savor its flavor of the bird. Cats will flash their tail quickly when they are upset or nervous or anticipate an encounter with a rival cat. Cats that are healthy and happy will hold their seats straight up. A cat with its tail straight down may be feeling aggressive. A bushy tail means your cat is very agitated, and anything in her way better get away or she may attack it. Ears tucked down signal a nervous cat that feels threatened, and you better leave her alone until she feels less fearful. Cats try to communicate with us to the best of their ability. Cats have notified their owners of a gas leak by curling their noses back, leading the owners to the leak, sniffing it, and curling up their noses. God bless our feline friends for helping us out over the years. Cats are excellent friends and lifelong companions.

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Cat Help Tips

Putting Your Cat In A Pet Carrier

Never stick your cat’s head in the carrier first; he will likely bite or scratch you. Trim your cat’s claws before putting him in a carrier. Put your cat’s buttocks on the page first for a fast and safe loading experience. Give your cat a cat treat once he is in the carrier safely so he thinks of the page as a place to go where he will be rewarded.

Taking Your Cat For A Ride In Your Car

Place him in a pet carrier, as he may be frightened to ride in your car. Some cats have gotten down by the brake in the vehicle, almost making it impossible for you to stop your vehicle in a hurry safely. Your cat may be climbing all over you, distracting your eyes from the road. I had an older Siamese cat trained to sit on one’s lap in the car. She sat on my lap and was perfectly behaved. I adopted her when she was eight years old. Take your cat for a ride as a young kitten so she will get used to the car rides.

Why Did My Cat Wet On That

Some cats will wet on a stranger’s clothing in your home. They may not like the newcomer in your home, which is their way of showing disapproval. Cats do not like changes at all. If you switch to a new kitty litter, ensure you still have the old brand out, as they might refuse to use the new brand of litter. If you do not change your kitty litter often enough, they may use your house plant for their litter box. A female cat may wet something because you decided to add another female cat to your household. Toms spray furniture if they smell a female cat in the season to mark their territory.

Overeating

Some cats may eat so fast that they may vomit later on. Cats can be nighttime eaters and will pack on the pounds then. Take their food away from them at night and put it back for them first thing in the morning. Buy cat food for weight control and senior cat food for your older cat. Cut down on cat snacks and treats.

Some Cats Do Not Like To Be Held

I have discovered over the years that female cats do not want to be held or petted on the head for long. Male cats are very tolerant of being stored and rubbed most of the time; Feral cats seem never to like being kept unless they jump on your lap on their own. Never force a cat to let you have or pet them, as they will become less tolerant.

Feral Or Scared Cats

Let a feral or scared house cat come when they choose to go to you. Feed them cat treats and talk gently to them. It could take six months, but they will eventually warm up to you. One of my cats finally trusted me enough to sleep at the foot of my bed at night and let me hold him and pat him on the head. Trust has to be earned between you and your cat.

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