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Cat Behavior

Cat Behavior includes ways in which cats act and behave, from purring when they are content to playing to other types of behavior.

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Why does my kitten puff up when she sees herself in the mirror?

When a cat sees another cat, sometimes they want to puff up to look big to scare the other cat. But I think your cat does this because it sees its reflection in the mirror. Hope this helps!

Can Streptomycin be used on cats?

Streptomycin is not commonly used on cats. It is an antibiotic medication that is used for larger animals such as sheep, cattle, and horses.

When do cats mate-?

Cats will mate throughout the year as the breeding season in cats is practically year-round, running as early as February, and as late as December, although the average season is from March to September. Heat cycles in females can last from several days to two weeks or longer, and repeat every two to three weeks. A female left unspayed and left to roam outside or manages to escape will seek out a male and may not return home for several days or weeks.

Cats reach sexual maturity at around 6 months (some have their first heat as early as four or five months), and will continue until she is either bred (heat cycles will start again a few weeks after the kittens are born or weaned) or spayed. Unless she is a qualified pedigreed breeder, a female cat should be spayed. It will not only cease the uncomfortable heat cycles, but prevent certain serious medical problems.

Can pregnancy occur when a cat is in heat but unwilling?

Pregnancy can only occur if the cat courted with a male.. It could occur even if the cat was unwilling, but I'm pretty sure if you keep your cat indoors, and watch it when you let it outside, will it avoid pregnancy. Unless you do want kittens.

Why does your cat bite your blanket and walk in place?

The cats most likely horney, as your cat "walks in place" he actually is humping it. To prove this wen he's mid hump pull him away and his junk is most likely pokin out.

What does 'herding cats' mean?

It expresses how difficult it is to handle a group of people who all want to do something different. Or, more generally, it means that something is difficult, and perhaps a bit chaotic.

Is it better to let a female cat have her first litter of kittens or not?

It is not. A cat will never miss the experience of "motherhood". In fact, spaying a cat prior to it going into heat the first time is easier on the cat and less expensive to you. It's a bigger surgery once she's been in heat. In addition, spaying a cat before she goes into heat the first time can keep her from developing the urges to spray, mark her territory, and become aggressive. Yes, female cats do spray.

You have heard of a male un-castrated house cat that marks territory as a cotter cat Where does this term come from and what is correct spelling?

I think this may be the term you are looking for. Most authorities agree that the domestic cat descended from the Caffre cat, a small breed of African wildcat. The Caffre cat was domesticated in ancient Egypt, possibly as early as 2500 bc.

Why do cats fight?

Because, it's either: A) They want a female. B) They want to make their territory. But, yes! They most certainly DO fight.

How do you get a cat to go to the bathroom in the same litterbox as other cats?

Cats are generally clean pets and they prefer to have their own litter box mainly because of how they reacted while in the wilds (marking territory) before becoming human's pets. Cats are also very private about doing their business in front of you or other cats. My cat will let me know if she wants her litter box cleaned (I clean it every two days) but sometimes that's just not good enough for her! LOL I use 'clumping litter' and it's easier to scoop the lumps out and also keeps the odor down. If I happen to be near her litter box while she is in it she'll get upset and walk away until I leave. Get a litter box for each one of your cats and here's hoping that you don't have more than three cats! Answer My two cats were siblings from same litter and been together ever since. It was still the FUNNIEST THING when i walked into where they have litter box and they were sitting side by side in the litter box pooping at the same time! But that's because they've known each other since birth and they don't mind sharing. I've even seen one of them already at it in the litterbox and another will come along and push her a little and she'd scoot over a little for him to come in! But lately, with the third kitten in enclosed room, they got a little bit restless, so I provided another litterbox at another location in the house just so that in case they do get antsy and start hissing, at least they have an option of not sharing the litter box and not just go poopy somewhere. I clean my litter box maybe once in two three days... I used to use scoopable silica based litter (the most common one), but I recently changed to world's best kitty litter (grain or corn based). It's still scoopable, but doesn't affect human health and kitty health really badly like silica does (and scooping is slightly slower- u'll understand if u ever use it). It lasts longer time than silica one did, so even if it's a bit more expensive I'm rather more for this. Also I used to feel sick a lot when I was using silica based one but with this one I'm a lot better. I just put a little bit of kitty deodorizer a little bit and it takes care of the smell (I only put like.. a tablespoonful of deodorizer every a 4~6 days).

How do mum cats pick up baby cats?

They grab them with their mouth...It doesn't hurt them because they have extra skin.

Are some cats naturally chubby?

No cat should be "chubby". Cats become overweight from either overfeeding or feeding low-quality food that is full of fillers like grain or cereal.

However, cats come in many shapes and sizes. Some cats are heavily-built and do naturally have bulk on them, but this is usually muscle. Long-haired cats look bigger than they are due to the long, thick fur.

A cat with a healthy weight should have a definable waist, looking from the top down. One should be able to feel the cat's ribs over a layer of fat (if you cannot feel the cat's ribs, it might be overweight). If you are worried about your cat's weight, take it to a vet who can weigh and assess its overall health.

What is a healthy weight for 5 week kitten?

I have a 5 week old kitten that my fiancée and I rescued and he's healthy at 1.3lbs

If a cat got stung by a scorpion is it deadly to the cat?

It would depend entirely on the type of scorpion. Some scorpions are really deadly, even to humans, while others just have a painful sting that is not really poisonous.

Do tom cats still spray after spaying?

No.

Another Answer

The first answer isn't strictly true; it really depends when the cat was neutered. A fully mature Tom cat that has been left intact months or even years after it became sexually mature (most cats reach this stage at around six months old), the spraying often becomes a habit, so may still spray after being neutered.

However, a kitten who has been neutered before or just after reaching sexual maturity are very unlikely to spray, as it has not become a habit or have developed a "need" to act out this activity.

Is it harmful if your child swallowed bubbles?

It depends on how much. In general, soap is not good for you, and can make you sick if you eat enough of it. However, she probably did not swallow enough to make her sick.

How long does the queen bee live?

A honey bee queen can live for four or five years but beekeepers usually replace them after two years.

Your son got scratched by a cat and there is bruising Is this normal?

Does he normally bruise when he gets scratched? I doubt it has anything to do with the cat. Did you clean the scratch after? It probably bled a little and that contributed to the bruising. I wouldn't think there is anything abnormal or anything to be concerned about.

What does I like kittens mean?

It means that you enjoy spending time with kittens, the look of kittens ect.

What can you do about your kitten's litter box if you clean it out every day and change it once a week but there is still an odor?

We have had EXCELLENT luck with a product called EVER CLEAN. We've got 5 cats in the house, and visitors find that hard to believe since they never smell any odor.

If a cat has missed the box, and urine has gotten on your floor, clean with a warm solution that is heavy on white vinegar. There also is a new product that has recently been introduced called 0 Odor...and that's what it provides. But the best way to control the odor is to prevent it in the first place, and that's where the EVER CLEAN comes in. We've tried ALL the current litters, and EVER CLEAN works best for us.

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I used to have the same problem, try using scented cat litter and if that still doesent work just spray some air freshner around the room if it really pongs!

Baking Soda, and try different brands and types of litter. They are not all the same quality. Just experiment until you find a good one.

The food your feeding makes a difference too. I mean, what goes in must come out. I found that when I feed my cats inferior food the box gets much worse.

Also, I don't know what your cleaning routine is right now, but cat pee can kind of soak into a plastic litter box. It helps if when you change the litter box, you empty it completely, let some dish-washing detergent soak in there for a while and then set it out to dry in the sun.

Be sure the litter box is a real one and not just a plastic organizer or such because most litter boxes are treated, but it should also have a smooth shiny inner surface. Using a clumping litter is really best, and most have odor neutralizers in them. Of course you could use litter box liners, but most of the time they get slashed by the cat's claws. I clean mine about every week or so, and I have no odors come from it unless she has a poop; and it is cleaned out right away. Also wipe from just above the litter the the rim every day. That will help to keep odors away.

You should change it like twice a week because it will stink really bad no matter what you do

I use Feline Pine's clumping formula, Its the best smelling/best odor control litter I've used yet. Best clumping too and eco friendly to boot!

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You also may want to try cleaning the area around where you keep the litter box because sometime the cat may miss the litter box or kick some of its "wastes" out.

And also try buying a new litter box or keeping it in the garage so that you can't smell the odor anymore.