Cat Behavior

Are you thinking of "J.T" by Jane Wagner and Gordon Parks, Jr, published by Dell, 1969? The little boy is JT, he names the cat Bones. I believe this may have been made into a movie as well. Thank you for the answer ... you're an angel. And yes, that was the movie I was talking about, made in 1969 also. I strongly recommend the book and/or the movie for youngsters, between the ages of ~9-15. It's a little dated but the overall message is timeless. Thanks again! The actor who played JT, Kevin Hooks still has a lively career in entertainment. He's acted in such films as "Innerspace" with Dennis Quiad and directed "Fled" and has been a guest director on many T.V. series such as "E.R." and "Lost" and many more. I thought I was the only one whoe remembered that obscure movie JT. My teachers in elementary school used to show it to us every year, this was mid to late 70's. We loved it. I Googled it and found some of that info out. He's also from Philly which is the area I'm from. Regards I misremembered the movie as "T.J. and the Cat", and can hardly think about it without crying. You can find out lots more about the movie "J.T." at http://imdb.com/title/tt0158681/. Especially check out the user comments section.

A neutering. And no, I'm not being funny.

A constipated kitten will not want to play. Instead, it will most likely be lethargic, will refuse to eat and some even stop grooming. Some kittens will constantly lick their anal area in an attempt to relieve the soreness.

Constipation, if left untreated for more than 48 hours, can become severely detrimental to a cat's health to the point of being fatal. If there has been a change in your kitten's toiletry habits, it is recommended to see a vet right away.

I saw on a forum that many people are playing, petting, and holding cats in various petstores (for example petco) but I'm sure if you ask politely, the petsmart volunteers/employees will let you c:

It's also really good if you pay them a little extra attention, It's never a bummer to say hi

I plan on asking them the next time I go somewhere near a pet store, I'm pretty sure they won't say no. (I also saw on a video of a couple in petstore and they were petting, holding and cuddling with the cats, so adorable!)

They might also talk you in to adopting one, and I must warn you, it's hard to say no. Good luck!

If the owner leaves the cat alone or if the owner is going on a holiday, it is more likely for the cat to starve and run away and look for food. But if there is a person looking after the cat then they can feed it. A cat needs to be fed everyday and night. If it is not fed for a week then it might possibly run away and look for food. You may be lucky enough and get another chance for the cat to come back.

Yes! Although not directly, as in the kitten drinking the soda. Every time you drink a soda, somewhere in the world a kitten dies.

I'm not sure what you mean by 'what rights', but you don't have the right to leave home without parental consent.

Female cats get spayed. Male cats get neutered. It's the smart thing to do.

Once a cat matures enough to go into heat it can get pregnant anytime after that. Cats are not like dogs that are only fertile for short periods a couple of times a year. Cats are ready all the time. After giving birth they behave until the kittens are done nursing but are extremely eager at that point. Having them spade before they have a chance to breed is the best thing to do.

No. Male cats are not involved at all with the bringing up of their offspring; only the mother cat will do this. Male and female cats will only come together to mate, and after will go their separate ways. In the wild, male cats can kill kittens in order to bring the female into heat again.

The air in the compartment starts moving. So the situation is like being out in free air when a breeze starts to blow. If the fly had zero mass it would go exactly with it. Since it doesn't have zero mass, a "drag" effect will accelerate it and its speed will quickly approach the speed of the air. In the carriage it means that the fly will shift a little way to the back wall.

You CANNOT feed your cat canned tuna for every meal. First of all, it is extremely high in sodium (salt), which is really unhealthy for the cat. Second, actual cat food is scientifically formulated to provide a balanced diet. Canned tuna is not. There is no way your cat is getting the full range of nutrients he needs, eating nothing but tuna.

If your cat is bored with his cat food, then try a different brand. My cats get bored with their food very easily, too, so whenever I buy cat food, I buy a few different flavors of each brand they have, so as to give them as much variety as possible.

If you have not done so already, you might also want to switch to high-quality cat foods, instead of supermarket brands. Most supermarket brands -- such as Purina, Friskies, Whiskas, Fancy Feast, Tender Vittles, etc., etc. -- are made with extremely low-quality "meat." It is actually really disgusting. These brands are made with all the leftover animal parts, including ground-up chicken beaks and feet, cow eyeballs, intestines, and something called "Animal Digest." Animal digest is essentially a mishmash of leftover parts; it can include rats, roadkill animals, and animals that were euthanized at animal shelters -- including dogs and cats. That's right, cats. These brands also include something called "ash," which is burnt animal remains. It is absolutely revolting.

Luckily, there are better foods available, made with high-quality meat that is fit for human consumption. They are more expensive than supermarket brands -- up to $2 a can -- but they will keep your cat healthy, and will add years to his life. It is well worth the money to keep your beloved pet healthy and happy. And in fact, you will most likely save money in the long run: since better cat food means a healthier cat, you will save hundreds, even thousands of dollars on veterinary bills.

High-quality cat food brands are sold at most pet stores, including Petco, Pet Stop, and petnetdirect.com. Some high-quality brand names include: Innova/Evo, Weruva, Max Cat, PetGuard, California Natural, Instinct, Prairie, Natural Balance, Solid Gold, Merrick, Wellness, Eagle Pack, Newman's Own, WYSONG, Precise, etc., etc.

If you really cannot afford to buy this food for your cats, then Iams brand is an acceptable second-choice. Iams is a supermarket brand, but it is of a higher quality than most supermarket brands. It's not as good as Innova/Evo, Weruva, Max Cat, etc., etc., but it is better than the other supermarket brands.

Also, although it is not strictly necessary, it is a good idea to feed your cat both wet and dry food. Wet food is more fatty than dry food, so a diet consisting of nothing but wet food can potentially cause weight problems. But more importantly, dry food helps scrape plaque off of the cat's teeth, giving him healthier teeth and gums, and better-smelling breath. My personal favorite dry food brand is Innova/Evo: most cats love it, and it makes their coat super-shiny and soft.

Sometimes they are just playing; and sometimes they are trying to nurse the pillow, like they did to their mothers when they were young. It's comforting and soothing for them. Like a child that sucks its thumb.

please do not do that or ask any of your relatives to never do that your fridge would stink best think to do is either give him to the vet hospital or bury him in the yard

2nd answer - No , you should take your pet to your veterinarian where they will have the proper facilities to refrigerate the pet until you can make arrangements for the final disposition of the pet .

It means the cat likes you.

give her some time being in a carrier must of scared her so just try to be calm around her, if you give her a treat she will be forced to come near you. if this doesn't work, just try to be nice and calm with her and eventually you will gain her trust again

In Irish it's bheannaigh.

Kittens have two initial set of injections; one at nine weeks and the second set at twelve weeks old.

Yes, but you have to be VERY CAREFUL about introducing them. When you bring the kitten home, keep it in an enclosed area like an unused room that the other cat doesn't use. Keep it there for 3-5 days, then lock it up in a travil carrier or cage. Open the door, (The other cat will want to go into the room), and then STAY IN THE ROOM. See how they react to each other. It is okay if they growl and/or hiss. If the adult cat tries to attack the youngster, don't get involved, you might get scratched. Simply make a loud noise behind it. After the adult looses intrest, let the kitten out and shut the door to its room. After repeating this several times and when they're pretty much used to eachoter, start feeding the adult next to the kitten's crate when you feed the kitten. When there is no hostility, let the kitten out and WATCH THEM. If the adult attacks, make a loud noise. If it doesn't work, protect yourself before interfearing. Keep them apart when you're not around.

It is different because in one form poetry is a usually a song or has a rhythm to it or has a pattern or rhymes and story telling is continuous talk and doesn't have a pattern of any sort but they are alike because they both have words and usually have a meaning ,but poetry is different from story telling Don't be mad if this isn't the answer you expected because a 6 year old is answering well I'm almost 7!

You can upholster a cat tree with carpet by gluing the carpet to the tree. Any carpet store will have carpet glue that you can use.

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If you are asking if that sentence is written with proper grammar (this is the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling section), then it should say "ran away." If that is not what you are asking, please reword this question to let us know what you are asking.

The answer to 'which is the spice in the cookie that ran away' is GINGER. It was the gingerbread man that ran away

It's a nonsense phrase from the 1920's meaning that something was fine and desirable. "It's the cat's meow" could also be said in other nonsense phrases such as "It's the bee's knees."