Cat Behavior

Yes, they could. If there was a hole already there, though. They usually would dig their own hole. If they were a big, wild cat like a mountain lion, they might go for a cave. But little house cats might use an already dug out hole for shelter when they're in the woods.

Mice normally wait at least two weeks to a month between litters. A mouse can have anywhere from 12 to 24 litters in a single year.

With an average of 12 mice per litter, a single mouse can give birth to around 144 to 288 babies a year!

A lot of patience. My friend owns an abused cat, and it's simply ... really hard to get that cat to trust humans again... Funny thing about that cat is, she thinks my friend who gives her food is her servant. And I guess she was abused by a food-giver, so she often also tries to be spiteful and bite my friend when she gives her food. I think she's had that cat for years, and the cat has dropped the act a little bit, but I think she gets scratched for no reason (the cat will just jump on her and scratch for no reason) once in every week or so... But I think frequency is very very slowly dropping. If you just keep the claws clipped, it shouldn't be too much of a problem (although it still hurts a bit...) But well, clipping claws of abused cat is also very hard since sometimes they think you're trying to hurt them... You just have to have a lot of patience. Funny thing, the cat was actually very affectionate when my friend got pregnant, and never hurt the daughter. And that cat knows she's not well-liked by the husband of my friend. So she stays away from him (it's hard to like an animal that hurts the loved one, so I understand him). but I think the cat sort of understands that house is relatively safe, but still having the nightmares and attacks the weakest one (the one who gives her food) once in awhile... Hopefully it will stop in near future.

You can deter your cat from eating live flower plants by providing alternative plants like cat grass or catnip for them to nibble on. You can also place citrus peels or a natural deterrent spray (available in pet stores) around the plants to discourage your cat from eating them. Additionally, make sure your cat has enough mental and physical stimulation to prevent boredom, which can lead to undesirable behaviors like plant chewing.

There are different ways to stop this, but one way is to grow grass inside little window pots for your cats to eat. Encourage them to eat this grass and praise them when they do, and when they eat the other plants spray them with water or hit them lightly on the hip to discourage them from eating those plants.

Cats may lick their owners as a sign of affection or to groom themselves. It is also a way for them to show trust and establish a bond with their human companions.

It's excellent that your cat has never sprayed before. But, in their old age there is a possibility they could forget (just like humans) and accidentally have a mishap somewhere. Tip: Usually your cat doesn't spray if you have them fixed.

1. Hold some tuna 2. You can't really get a cat to do anything they don't want to. Even with tuna. 3. You have to gain a lot of trust from your cat to get it to sit on your knee so i suggest just kep stroking it and feeding it make sure it knows that you care and slowly but surely he/she will gradually trust you and sit on your knee. It does take a long time though i have been trying for 1 year to get my cat who wouldn't come into the house to finally come into the house haven't quite managed to get him to sit on my knee yet though but i am sure i will get there. Answer: Some cats just WON'T do it. My female cat hates being cuddled up too long unless she decides to hereslf. She sits on the lap maybe for couple seconds. Even when she was a little kitten, she easily woke up if something rustles by her, so it was impossible for her to fall asleep on my lap since I sorta move a little (you just can't sit still, you know... even while reading or something, ur body moves a little to re-adjust your butt position for comfort) My male cat on the otherhand, was such a dear! I just put him on my lap and at first he didn't want to be there, then I lured him with couple treats, then he loved being on my lap. I'd just give him enough patting and grooming his hair, then he'd just fall asleep on my lap. It also helped that it was during winter and our heater wasn't running, so the warmest part of the house was my lap, even compared to the couch or anything. He did that till he got too big to be comfortable lying on my lap (he switched to sitting on my husband's belly after that, lol...) Then he lost that habit altogether because he realized he's way too big to be comfortable lying on any parts of human being... But I remember my male cat was more likely to lay and sleep on my lap when I wore a long comfortable roomy skirt. When I sat like buddah way on a big chair or couch, the skirt would flap out loosely like a hammock, and he'd just cradle right there. I think more comfortable it is, rather likely that cat will sit on you. But if you're just expecting your cat to sit on you while you just sit normally, and your legs are skinny or just not big enough room for your cat to cuddle comfortably, it's less likely for your cat to come to your lap. My cat sometimes still comes to just sit on my lap when I'm sitting straight on dinner table, because he wants a bit of attention and curious of what's going on, on the diningroom table. But that's about it now. Oh, also, if your cat's REALLY COMFORTABLE AND LOVES IT, he'll also knead you. But if his claws are sharp (kitten's teeth and claws are sharp and can draw blood even). He doesn't mean to hurt you. I've yelped before 'cause I didn't expect him to "scratch" me, but he just meant to "knead"... So clip those claws. And also if you keep putting him down from your lap when he starts kneading, it doesn't stop him from kneading (which is expression of comfort and enjoyment from your cat). It just stops him from coming to your lap... So don't just drop him because it hurts. just put a towel over your lap or something so his clipped claw won't penetrate and scratch you. Also a loud sudden telephone rings and such might make your cat scramble. Just give your cat some time and don't make him feel like you're trying to get him off your lap.

Some mother cats do this for many reasons, sometimes it's because the kittens are ill/deformed... or if someone has been handling the kittens and then the mother can smell their scent on them In both cases it is natural instinct. If the mother cat smells quite different scent in her kittens, she may think kill them for protection. If the kittens are ill/deformed, she also eats them before they die and bring diseases to the rest of kittens. Also dying kittens or dead kitten corpse marks the smell for the predators to notice where she lives.

There is a possibilty that the male cat may be reacting to the female dog in a weird way if he is the only cat in the household. If the male cat is not fixed - that could be a reasoning why as well. Keep them separated for a while. You don't want to irritate a female dog when she is in heat.

At first, the kitten (or cat) will be a bit frightened and scared once brought into a new home. Comfort him/her by making it feel relaxed and at ease with their surroundings. You don't want to scare it in any way. Let him/her come to you; don't go to it. It will only make things more difficult in the process. Answer:Don't forget to confine your new cat in a small area (like, a small room with not many hiding spots). So no matter which direction the cat may run around in that room, the cat will be forced to see you. Only approach your cat while holding incentives like food and water, etc. and call on the cat with consistent tone/phrase that you decide to use. Soon enough the cat will get in its head that you're giving her/him food and like you for it at least! and might even let you pet him for longer period of time without running away in couple days. Don't just let him run around the house when the cat first arrives at home, then your cat might just NEVER come out 'cept for meal time since you never had proper bonding time w/ it.

It's possible that your cat will come back, especially if she has never wandered far before. It's common for cats to go on adventures and return home when they are ready. Keep an eye out for her and check with neighbors in case she is stuck somewhere nearby. Consider putting out her favorite blanket or toy to entice her back.

Two years is the length of time that the queen honeybee lives. A queen honeybee's life expectancy may be lengthened or shortened by conditions within the hive or nest, such as the presence of disease, germs, pathogens, pests or viruses. That life cycle and natural history likewise will be impacted by factors outside the hive or nest, such as environmental stress and extreme weather.

Cats think of you as a cross between a room-mate and a brother or sister. They bring animals they have killed as presents for you. This is their way of saying, "See, I am doing my part to feed us" and also, "See what a good hunter I am!" The nicest way to respond is to praise the cat. I always pick up the dead animal and tell the cat it's a great present and that I will eat it later. Then I put the dead animal outside or bury it. It's just their instinct. The only thing you can do is praise the cat... if you try to punish the cat to make him stop doing it, you're wrong. Instead of stopping, the cat will try harder to get praised and somehow might end up hating you instead.

It's a possibility, but some cats may just have an itchy behind. My cat Molly does it on occasion and she doesn't have worms. Also, if they go to the bathroom sometimes they may have a 'hanger' back there and they want to get it off.

If your cat is constantly doing this then take a sample of their feces into the vets to see if it is worms.

If your cat is purring abnormally and also clearing its throat, it could be a sign of a respiratory issue or an obstruction. It is important to take your cat to the vet for a thorough examination as soon as possible to determine the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment.

Not all cats are afraid of ballons. My Siamese cat loves to play with them, especially the kind with heilium. He goes after the string and carries them around in his mouth. It's quite cute. Perhaps your cat is afraid of them because he played with it and it popped. The noise might have scared him, making him afraid of ballons.

To deter cats from jumping on and scratching your car, you can try placing double-sided tape or aluminum foil on the hood and roof, as cats dislike the texture. Additionally, consider using citrus-scented sprays or commercial cat deterrents around your vehicle to discourage them from approaching. Providing a designated scratching post nearby can also divert their attention away from your car.

Never move the litter box if possible. Some cats are just lazy and go where they want or may smell an old pee spot and decide to mark it again. When your cat does this take a clean spray bottle with cold water and give her a good squirt with it and it shouldn't take long to stop her from doing this. The problem is they are so sneaky and you don't always see them do this.

Every time you see a pee spot scold the cat 'Shame!' Then carry her to the litter box. Trust me ... it's a Mexican stand-off, but if you persist you will win.

Your pets should have a general physical by your vets once a year so it may be a good idea to talk to the vet about it and be sure there are no urinary tract or bladder problems. If there is there are medications for it.

Time between kittens in a litter can vary, with anywhere from a few minutes to several hours between each kitten being born. It is important for the mother to continue to care for and help deliver the remaining kittens if there is a long delay between births. If more than two hours pass without a kitten being delivered, it's recommended to seek veterinary assistance.

Cats pounce on their prey. That is a normal cat behavior. Cats also climb and sit on high places. Also normal cat behavior. Sounds like your kitten is perfectly normal.

**Cats (and kittens) love to be in high places. They will NOT outgrow this completely, but they do calm down as they mature. However it can be trained not to jump up on things you do not wish them to jump up on. This takes lots of time and patience though.

Cats may stare at walls due to a prey-drive response, curiosity about sounds or movement behind the wall, or their keen sense of hearing detecting something we cannot. It could also be a way for them to focus and relax their minds.

Dad cats typically play a less active role in raising their offspring compared to mother cats. They may provide some protection or resources, but the majority of caregiving responsibilities usually fall on the mother cat.

I don't know how they lose it, but I had a cat that never made a sound. Then one day she got loose and went to kitty jail (animal shelter). When I went to get her, she screamed at me all the way home. I guess she found her meow.

Each kitten is an individual, but most are much like babies and love to be cuddled. Just hold your kitten and stroke it and if it wiggles to get away then let it go and keep this up until they stay longer with you. Cats don't like the feeling of being trapped such as their owner holding on too tight and not letting it go when 'it' wants too. Other kittens thrive off affection. I was given a barn kitten many years ago and she was quite wild, but with patience and love and gently stroking she turned out to be a wonderful cat and very affectionate.