Postings by Hunter

Behavior & Training > Please help my kitty family!

Hunter Is that a hair- elastic? ^w^     Purred: Fri Mar 22, '13 8:45pm PST  I would highly suggest reading Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett ( http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Vs-Keeping-Peace-When/dp/0142004758 ) as it's a great in depth look into how cats interact and gives you some great clues into what they are thinking. As time passes and the hormones leave their systems you should have an easier time reintroducing the cats. I would separate all 4 cats and reintroduce first the two you know get along best and slowly work my way back to the two that don't get along so well. While you have the cats in separate areas do a major overhaul clean of the main space. Deodorize and rearrange the room so the cats feel like they are entering a new (and neutral) territory. Hope that helps a bit! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Hunter Is that a hair- elastic? ^w^     Purred: Tue Feb 5, '13 7:16pm PST  " Make them a dish of shredded turkey breast from the deli and make them eat it together a few times, this is called the corporate luncheon. Seriously.. im not joking." Kisu you made my day XD my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Behavior & Training > Is this going well? Or not so much lol

Hunter Is that a hair- elastic? ^w^     Purred: Wed Jan 2, '13 8:22pm PST  I'm so happy for you guys! I love hearing stories where everyone is happy :3 Your Tao kitty came home and now he has a buddy, a super bonus for them both being rescues! I just got a second cat (I myself am not a cat person either. I like and understand dogs a lot more) and I've been having the same problem so I'm glad I read your post and everyone's advice. Well wishes from myself, Kye, Carbon, Hunter and Simon! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Behavior & Training > Catching this cat or keeping it outside - any tips?

Hunter Is that a hair- elastic? ^w^     Purred: Sun Dec 30, '12 4:33pm PST  You could always try calling Animal Control who would come and try and catch the cat for you, where I live they do not charge you to do this. Another thing you could try is rigging up the door so that the new cat can get in but cannot get out again. All you would have to do is set up a few strips of wood or something on the outside of the cat door so that it opens when he pushes outside to go in but it will not open when he's inside trying to get back out. As for the hole that is uncovered just put something up to block that until you catch this wandering kitty. I agree that it is way safer for a cat to be kept indoors, using kitty litter seems to be second nature to a cat. I would start by using an uncovered litter box and place some dirt or sand in it at first as that's where outdoor cats are likely to go to do their business. Just start slowly incorporating the litter into the sand/dirt until you reach the point where she goes into the litter. Depending on the size of the space the cat is in now I would just keep her in a smaller area where there is less opportunity to go in unwanted places until she learns about the litter. Cats catch on pretty quick so I wouldn't worry about her not learning what a litter is for. Stay away from litters that are heavily scented or have a lot of dust at first because that can deter a cat from going in the litter. Unless you are planning on keeping the marauding cat as a pet I don't think it should be your responsibility to make sure he's neutered, if he has an owner that would be their responsibility. If animal control wont pick him up the best thing to do is trap him and take him to a shelter/rescue or try and find him a home independently. Good luck and keep us posted! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Behavior & Training > Cat dominating the other

Hunter Is that a hair- elastic? ^w^     Purred: Sat Dec 29, '12 9:14pm PST  I just finished reading a book called Cat VS Cat that has some really good insights as to how to maintain a household of more than one feline. The advice was easy to understand and she explains why they do what they do. I would very much suggest reading that, I'm sure your local library can order it in. I got mine at Petsmart and I'm sure any local book store would be able to order if it if you wanted a copy of your own! http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/72818.Cat_vs_Cat I haven't read her first book "Think Like A Cat" but I am definitely going to order it in! http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13484.Think_Like_a_Cat She recommends using Feliway a lot in her book and explains how and when to use it for the best results. Good luck and keep us posted!! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

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