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Feeding Cats a Vegetarian Diet
In today’s society of designer pets, chickpea-based diets and rights for inanimate objects, it should come as no surprise to readers when I write than many pet owners are moving their pets onto vegetarian diets. Instead of tackling the issue of rights and the subject of ‘what people should do’, it is my job to give you the facts so you can make your own informed choices.
Playing with Your Cat
In our recent posts, we recommended keeping your cat relaxed and entertained to help deal with urination problems. In response, some people said they had trouble playing with their cat, or finding anything to keep it amused. In the next couple of posts, therefore, we’ll cover a few tips on entertaining your furry friend.
When and How To Play With Your Cat
When it comes to successfully playing with your cat, an element of routine can help. Remember a large part of playing relies of stimulating the hunting instinct in your cat, so try playing at times when your pet would be out hunting – mornings and evenings are the obvious choices. Since most of us have more free time before and after work, this works out well for pet and owner.
Solutions To Urination Problems
If you are really struggling to make your cat use the litter tray, here are some tips:
• Make sure you put the litter tray somewhere where your cat will feel safe and unexposed. Nobody wants to be watched while they go, it’s only natural!
• Try not to put the litter tray somewhere where it’s too enclosed or cramped.
• Don’t put the litter tray near your cat’s food bowl, or even in the room where your cat eats. Read the rest of this entry »
Urination Problems: Behavioural
When it comes to understanding behavioural problems with urination, it is important to think ‘outside the box’, if you will. When outside, cats bury their excrement; hence, when inside, they are already far more likely to use a litter box for defecating than for urinating, even before being training. Although some cats aren’t particularly bothered about the state of their litter box, others are exceptionally picky and, if their owner doesn’t keep their litter box clean and tidy, they won’t use it. After all, they probably see no reason to wee in a tray!
Preventing Cat Spraying
If cat spraying is becoming a frequent problem for you, there are various methods for preventing it. Today I’ll explain just a few of them. First of all, however, I must ask that you don’t punish your cat for spraying; as frustrating as it is, it is natural behaviour and in most cases the delay between the spraying and punishment will simply serve to confuse the cat. Read the rest of this entry »
Cleaning Cat Spray
Nobody really wants cat wee all over their house, no matter how natural spraying might be! In this post I’ll explain how to go about cleaning up your cat’s sprayed urine, as it’s not as simple as you might think! Read the rest of this entry »
Why All The Rubbing?
Any cat owner will be familiar with their cat running herself on objects and people. I wonder, though, how many understand what their cat is actually doing… Read the rest of this entry »
Spraying: What Is It and Why Do Cats Do It?
Although spraying is perfectly normal for cats, it can be something of a nuisance for cat owners. In the next couple of posts I shall explain spraying; what it is, why cats do it, what causes it, how best to clean it up and what you can do to prevent it. Read the rest of this entry »
Avoiding Dehydration in Cats
As we discovered last time, dehydration can be very dangerous if it gets too severe. Today we’ll look at how to help your cat avoid dehydration. Read the rest of this entry »