Cat Behavior

You need to call the veterinarian that prescribed the pills for your cat and ask him this question - he should be able to give you an answer over the phone. Without having the exact formulation of the clindamycin, there is no way for anyone on the internet to accurately answer that question without risking your cat's life.

The best way to train an adult cat is with operant conditioning. When you see your cat doing what you want it to do or see it doing something that is close to what you want to see it do, reward it with food. This is called positive reinforcement. When your cat does something you don't want it to do offer negative reinforcement (squirt it with a water pistol). After a while your cat's behavior will be molded to that which you want it to have.

actually some cats do, it depends on if you have trained them to do it. the cats that don't come either have not beed traind to come on call, or they are just to idapendant. (cats are a verry independent race, that is why they often wander off to be by themselfs.)

Here are the names of some of them. I will refer you to your own further research for their respective stats. At this point, their is most likely not a single person on earth who can name all of the species of cat residing in all of the world's rainforests. Why? Because even now, new animal species are discovered yearly, if not daily. And we. as a species, have undoubtedly missed more than a few. And, undoubtedly, at least a few of these may be cats.

But I have a little list:

★ Jaguar

★ Ocelot

★ Jaguarundi

★ Margay

★ Oncilla

★ Rusty-spotted Cat

★ Iriomote Cat

★ Indian Leopard

★ Sri Lanka Leopard

★ Bornean Clouded Leopard

★ Bengal tiger

★ African Golden Cat

★ Asiatic Golden cat

★ Potentially, various ABCs or phantom cats. I leave the questioner to do further research.

Some are smaller, some are larger, all are interesting.

You can find cats anywhere in the world. Most continents will have some species of wild cat, and the domestic cat is found worldwide.
All over the world

My cat recently ate a mint stem and I wanted to know it could possibly hurt him. I found out that the ASPCA warns that peppermint plants and oils are dangerous for felines to ingest, as their stomachs aren't capable of digesting it properly. Consuming mint can lead to liver damage, nervous system problems, gastrointestinal malfunctions and other issues for cats. Although catnip is a member of the mint family, and its not rare for a cat to express interest in other types of mint, it's best to avoid exposing them to strong minty plants, oils, and essences. Inspite of this admonition by the ASPCA, my cat is doing fine after drinking quite a bit of water.

Could be that there's a nutritional deficiency and the animal is trying to reabsorb the nutrients that are in it's waste. Some animals eat their faeces because of this, among other reasons.

Male cats have sensors in their mouths which pick up the chemical signals that indicate that a female is in oestrus, so that's one reason why a male cat might drink the urine of females.

It's probably harmless, not counting that the kidneys will probably become overworked having to refilter concentrated waste products and salts again. Take to a vet to be sure.

Because all cats have slower or faster metabolisms. The fatter the cat, the slower the metabolisms.

Sadly, the most common cause of obesity in cats is due to what the cat eats, and how much the cat eats. Obesity in cats is becoming a very common problem with around 50% of all pet cats being considered as overweight.

Many brands of dry and low quality wet food are packed with corns and grains. This is cheap carbohydrate filler that the food manufacturers use as its a cheaper source of protein than meat is. Cats are strict carnivores, so can only get their nutrients from meat-based protein, not plant-based protein. Grains, not only are completely indigestible, is one of the main causes of obesity, diabetes, food allergies and other health-related problems in cats. A cat will often overeat (especially if free-fed) to get all the nutrients it needs.

A cat's stomach cannot digest such complex carbohydrates, and most of the time it gets stored as fat, which will build up over months or years. Even prescription brands such as Royal Canin and Science Diet have a huge amount of grains and cereals in and not much meat-based protein.

Lastly, cats need exercise. Not only does frequent playing with your cat help exercise it mentally and physically, it also provides both pet and owner with happiness and strengthens the bond between pet and owner.

Well my two female cats get along fine i have a youngerSiamese kitten and an older Black cat but the age difference is only about a month. They play and have fun. The Siamese one has grown accustom to me. The black one has grown accustom to my dad. The black one loves to be lazy, and the Siamese one loves to play!

There is no exact number, but despite common stereotypes, many cats and dogs get along beautifully, I have seen them snuggle up together at night. When introducing a new cat/dog into a home with a cat/dog keep the new animal in a separate, closed off room for a few days until it adjusts to it's new environment. Then keep both animals on a leash, and let them meet. A vet told me if introducing a cat into a home with a dog, to put the dog in it's crate and let the cat walk around it.

Yes, there are feline hermaphrodites. My cat is one. My cat has a small penis, but he also has an opening similar to a vagina. In male cats, there is space with fur between the uretha and the anus. Female cats don't have that much space, and it sort of looks like an upside down exclamation point. Three vets all examined my cat to determine its gender, and they all agreed that he just didn't have what he needed to have to be a boy, but he definitely had what appears to be a penis.

(None of this is easy to see. My cat howls when they poke and prod him to examine his genitalia.)

It usually only takes about 12 hours for worming tablets to work on cats. The actual time will depend on the medication and type of worms.

of course! you can walk a cat. you should practice walking the cat first, it might not be as easy at the first or second time, it takes patience.

Yes and always use a harness because their throats are so delicate.

Cats may drag clothes out from rooms for a variety of reasons, including seeking attention, playing, or trying to create a cozy spot to sleep. This behavior could also be a form of scent-marking or territorial behavior. Providing your cat with appropriate toys, scratching posts, and cozy bedding can help redirect this behavior.

== == * Cats are at best a mystery and just like people they can have habits. Cats drinking from a toilet bowl (some dogs do this as well) is because the water is cold! Even though you may put fresh water down once a day doesn't mean the water remains cold. I change my cat's water twice a day with cold, bottle water out of a cooler. In order to get your cat to stop doing this, buy a clear glass round bowl (low enough for your cat to be able to drink from (5 - 6 " high) and put flat colored stones inside (I buy these at any craft shop like 'Michael's Crafts' (also in the U.S.) Then pick up your cat to show them, dip your finger in the water and put it on their lips. The colors fascinate them and they will then start drinking from the bowl. Change the water twice a day and place on a high area such as an old table, etc. Cats unlike dogs prefer to be on high places. Dogs drink from their dish on the floor, but cats prefer everything up higher. * You might want to try investing in a cat water filter fountain. Most cats LOVE running water. The water is filtered and as it pours out of the fountain, the bubbles it creates in the bottom keep oxygen flowing in the water. Also, like Marcy said, change your water every day no matter what. Here is an example of one: http://www.petco.com/product/8820/Drinkwell-Pet-Fountain-for-Cats.aspx

* You can also try and get the habit of putting the toilet cover down and closing the door to the bathroom and give the water bowl out where it's cooler (I leave it next to the kitchen ventilation - with A.C. running and stainless steel bowl, the water's usually kept cold. then I changed over to the drink well fountain. My cat loves it.

Ragdoll cats are considered to be one of the most mild mannered cats. The reason they are called ragdoll is because they tend to go limp in someone's arms like a ragdoll. The often seek out human companionship.

almost all the time animal behaviors are learned. The bad behaviors can be corrected and the good behaviors should be awarded

That is only fully true of domesticated animals. Wild animals can be taught new behavior, or "tricks", but their true instinct is always present.

I believe they do, my cat consistently wakes me up at the same time every morning to be fed. I'm not sure how you would test such a theory though...

Some cat breeds actually enjoy water or individual cats like it. I think it's because they don't want to get their belly fur/belly wet.

i know it's weird of thinking of a cat eating dog poo but you have to die to know i know it's weird of thinking of a cat eating dog poo but you have to die to know i know it's weird of thinking of a cat eating dog poo but you have to die to know yes my cat does it all the time.

If your cat is making a weird noise or, like mewing in a weird way. Especially if there are signs like limping and some body part twisted the wrong way.

Yes, cats can die from Cat Flu (Feline Herpes Virus/ Feline Virus Rhinotracheitis/Feline Calicivirus), however it seldom causes death in previously healthy cats. Kittens and older cats are more at risk from Cat Flu.

The cat is put under a general anesthetic and the fur around the scrotum removed, then the skin is disinfected prior to surgery. A small incision is made in the scrotum, the testicles are removed and the associated cords tied. The procedure may not even result in the cat requiring stitches as the incision is so small, and recovery time is minimal- cats can be allowed to go home on the same day.