Cat and Kitten Behavior Training

Symptoms of Pregnant Cat

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A female cat do not need special attention to maintain a pregnancy.

How to tell if a cat is pregnant?
It's not possible to determine if your cat is pregnant doing any urine or blood test. There are some symptoms of pregnant cat easy to be noted.

Pregnant cat symptoms are:

1. Increased appetite and gain of weight
2. Cat nipples become enlarged with pink collor
3. More rounded appearance of the abdomen
4. Engorgement of the mammary glands

How long is a cat pregnant?
A female cat stay pregnant for nine weeks. The gestation in cats has a time variation of 60 to 70 days. A pregnancy based on that time is healthy.

Stages of a pregnant cat:
In fourth week of pregnancy is visible because the cat gain enough wait and your veterinarian will see it. Its very important to give some quality food like kitten food for you cat. Your veterinarian should recommend it.

Can You Terminate Your Cat’s Pregnancy?

Purebred cat breeders know when their females are cycling and try to plan their pregnancies. Ideally, they mate cats who are not too closely related and try to produce offspring who are healthy and have certain characteristic traits. Owners of pet cats may want their female to have a litter, and they have the right to do so—although again, I suggest that they visit their local animal shelter first and see what happens when there are too many kittens and not enough good homes.

Sometimes time just gets away from a cat owner, and his cat is in heat and pregnant before he’s had a chance to have the animal sterilized.What are the options?

Ovariohysterectomy

Pregnant cats can be safely spayed, but most veterinarians do not like performing the surgery when a cat is close to full term. If you know your cat is in heat and that she got outside, she can be spayed before significant fetal development has occurred.

If you are already noticing that the cat’s belly is distended and she looks pregnant, chances are the cat is at least six weeks pregnant.The risks of spaying a pregnant cat are slightly higher than performing the surgery on cat who isn’t pregnant, due largely to blood loss and increased surgery time.However, if you do not want kittens, spaying at this time should be considered.

Medical Intervention

Currently there are no safe and reliable medications that will terminate a feline pregnancy, and if your queen is bred by an undesirable male, you are out of luck.Drugs are available that will cause the pregnancy to abort, but they can also harm the queen.For the safety of the queen, let her have the kittens if you are set on breeding her again; otherwise, spay her.

My Cat Wont Eat or Drink

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If your cat is not eating, you need to determine if there is a problem with his diet or if the cat is sick. Some reasons why my healthy cat wont eat or drink:

• The food is spoiled.
• Ants or other insects are in the food.
• You bought the wrong flavor.
• There is competition at the food bowl.
• People food or treats have affected his appetite.
• The food bowl is in a bad location.
• The cat has been hunting and eating prey or snacking at a
neighbor’s house.

If none of these reasons is valid, it is likely the cat is sick. Reasons why a sick cat may not eat include:

• The cat is congested and cannot smell the food.
• The cat has a fever, causing a loss of appetite.
• Bad teeth or other dental disease is affecting the cat’s ability to eat.
• Liver or other gastrointestinal disease is causing nausea.
• The cat is dehydrated and too weak to eat.

In this case: what kind of food should my cat eat? what is the best cat food?

Sick cats do not eat well, so it is important to encourage them. Offer yummy foods, such as canned cat food, tuna fish, deli meat or meat baby food. Lightly warming the food for a few seconds in a microwave oven can help build a cat’s appetite by increasing the food’s aroma. Hand-feeding, talking gently and petting the cat can stimulate eating, too.You can hand-feed your cat by offering him some soft food on a spoon or on your finger and encouraging him to lick it off. If a cat seems uninterested in eating, do not leave food sitting out for more than an hour. Pick it up and reintroduce it a few hours later.

When none of these suggestions proves successful, a trip to the veterinarian is warranted. Veterinarians may use prescription appetite stimulants or may even force-feed an anorexic cat. Force-feeding is typically done using a syringe without a needle and squirting some type of strained diet into a cat’s mouth. For cats who are difficult or too sick to orally force-feed, feeding tubes can be placed into the esophagus or stomach.

And if my cat won't drink water?

Water intake is extremely important. If a cat (or any animal) cannot keep water down, he should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. This can be a sign of an intestinal obstruction.

A cat who does not eat or drink can become seriously dehydrated within a day.Vomiting and diarrhea can contribute to water loss leading to dehydration. If your cat is not drinking, you can give him some water with a syringe (minus the needle) or an eyedropper, but it is almost impossible to get enough water into a cat this way.

Veterinarians can rehydrate cats by injecting a sterile, balanced electrolyte solution under the animal’s skin.This practice is called subcutaneous administration. Fluids can also be directly injected into the body through a vein using an intravenous catheter, commonly known as an IV. Intravenous treatment requires hospitalization but is necessary for more seriously dehydrated patients.

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About Us

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Important Cat Care Information

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The number of cats kept exclusively indoors has grown throughout the years, and as the population rises and lifestyles become faster, this number should continue to rise.

But are cats happy staying indoors? That is an important cat care information. And the answer is that it depends on the cat and her circumstance and surroundings, as well as other factors such as her upbringing, personality, and acclimation to the world within walls.

There’s a wide misconception that keeping a cat inside is ludicrous, even cruel. This belief leads to the notion that the quality of an indoor cat’s life is diminished. But the truth is that if a cat is raised in a proper indoor environment, she can very well enjoy both quality and quantity of life.

The notion that an indoor cat is “locked up,” as if the animal were kept in a prison, is completely false. The cat does not see it this way, particularly a cat who has been raised indoors her entire life. The belief that an indoor cat “suffers” likens the complexity of a cat’s mind to the complexity of a human’s—and it’s not an accurate comparison. Watch your indoor cat gazing outside at the birds and squirrels, tail flicking, eyes wide. It may seem as if the cat is frustrated at not being allowed out. But to the cat, the window is like a television screen where she can sit and watch a fascinating “movie.”

Our cats are no longer wild animals. Humans domesticated cats thousands of years ago. Despite their independence, cats need humans to protect them from dangers. Most of these dangers were created by humans, and now that cats live with us in our world, it’s our responsibility to see to their safety.

Cat Owners Manual

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Cats can be wonderful animals to observe, and what better place to observe their playful leaps and chases than in the comfort of home? Also, because they do not have the distraction of wanting to go out all the time, indoor cats turn their attention to loving their owners instead of the neighborhood. A domestic cat is a companion animal, and she should be allowed to be just that—a companion. Experience is important and a cat owners manual can help you understand your cat.

There are still preparations to be made, and the following should always be ready for your new pet:

• Litter box and litter
• Food and water dishes
• Scratching post or tree
• Cat carrier, for safe trips to the vet or groomer; the carrier you choose should be of sturdy plastic, rather than the cardboard type, as some cats hate the confinement of a carrier so much they will actually try their hardest to break out of it
• Grooming tools
• Toys

Keep your kitty happy:

• Give her a place to use her claws, stretch, and climb.
• Lots of attention, petting, and TLC goes a long way.
• Toys, toys, toys.
• A nice, sunshiny window to sleep in.
• Cat greens to munch on are always fun.
• Cleanliness rules where cats are concerned. Keep that litter box clean!
• Keep food and water away from litter. Do you eat dinner in the bathroom?
• Always provide fresh, clean water!
• Each cat should have their own spaces to relax away from anyone else if they choose.
• Can your kitty see what’s going on outside? Cats love to watch the neighborhood happenings.

Cat Chat: How Cats Communicate

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Good communication between you and your cat is essential so you will know when something is amiss. Know your cat’s body language and usual activity level, what toys are her favorites, and how she normally behaves when she’s happy. That way, you’ll know when something is not right. Know how do cats communicate also helps form a bond between you that can help to reduce stress for the cat as well as for yourself.

You have tried to communicate with your pet? And got some success? I think not. Would this be possible? Can cats talk? I am training cats for over 10 years and my answer to that question is yes, it is possible to teach your cat to talk. Of course, the type of communication that we are talking is not the same as human. But it is possible to establish contact and talk to cats.

The first thing you should know is when and how to talk to your cat. What kind of sound does your cat issues when he is angry, happy or when he is asking for food or attention. Note that the sounds emitted are different. Pay attention on it and try to make a connection between the sound and action. Realizing this difference you will automatically be talking with your cat and will understand when he is happy or when you're not satisfied with something. This is the better way to do a cat chat.

10 Must Have Cat Training Tips

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It has been widely stated that cats are incapable of learning house rules. This belief is fueled by cats’ tendency to want things done their way. It is also not wholly true. Cats are intelligent animals and are quite capable of learning rules and even tricks, when taught properly and with patience.

1. Persistence, patience, and consistency are the keys to teaching house rules to cats. It is important to remember that any rule (such as not jumping on counters) you want your kitten to follow in adulthood must be taught right from the start. Try not to give in on the rules just because the kitten is cute or the cat is new to the house, only to punish the cat later when the novelty of owning him has worn off.

2. Cats hate closed doors. Their natural curiosity makes them want to get on the other side, even if they know what is there. But, as with any other rule, teaching the cat to stay out is a task that requires patience and persistence.

3. When training or correcting a cat, never hit or use extreme physical force. A cat will not associate the punishment with the crime, and may grow fearful of you while retaining the behavior you wished to stop.

4. A good correction tool is a water pistol or spray bottle filled with water (please, do not squirt your cat right in the face). Most cats hate being sprayed with water and will quickly learn that getting up on the counter or scratching your sofa will result in a squirt.

5. Provide your cat with plenty of attention, toys, games, and TLC. Try to set aside a specific time every day to hold, pet, and play with your cat

6. Be careful which toys you choose for your cat. Simply because a toy is offered for sale does not guarantee it is safe for your cat. Knowing your cat is the first rule in knowing which are the best toys to provide for her entertainment.

7. Talk to your cat every day. Look right at her when you do she’ll love the attention. Don’t be afraid to use baby talk with your cat. Cats particularly enjoy soft voices.

8. You can train your cat right at home and put her through the obstacle courses for fun, or get together with friends. There is a form of cat agility for almost anyone.

9. Who doesn’t love a good massage? Cats do, too! Cats can benefit from massage, not only for its stress-relieving qualities, but also because a massage gives you the chance to check your cat for any lumps, scabs, or physical abnormalities.

10. Some cats have physical limitations such as illness, blindness, deafness, or a crippling deformity. These cats may experience a higher level of stress due to their handicap. Cats such as these need special care and love.

Cat House Training: house training a cat

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Can you show your cat how to use a litter box? Don't worry cat house training is not a hard thing.

There are almost as many types and styles of litter boxes as there are litters. What kind of litter box is right for your cat? The answer will depend on your cat, your preference, the space available, and where the box (or boxes) will be placed.

For kittens, it is probably best to start out with a smaller, open box and get a larger one when the cat grows big enough for it. A large box for a small kitten is not a good idea. A kitten who continuously has to struggle to climb into the box may decide the effort is not worth it and start doing his business in other locations.

Many styles of boxes are designed with ease of cleaning in mind. Some companies sell boxes with one or more movable parts that sift the litter from one box to the next, with the solid waste then easily discarded. Although they can be used with almost any litter type, these litter boxes work best with clumping litters.

Most cats, like humans, prefer a little privacy in the toilet. The decision of where to place your cat’s litter box should be based on this fact, as well as the space available in your home, accessibility for the cat, convenience, and your personal preference.

Putting the litter box in a basement or other room your cat rarely frequents will probably result in a mess elsewhere, particularly during times of stress or if the cat has a bowel upset due to illness or something he ate. If, however, your cat spends much of his time hunting for spiders (or whatever else he enjoys) in the basement, then placing the litter box there is not a bad idea.

Toilet training cat is another possibility. The sight of a cat squatting over the toilet is quite a humorous one. This method is more successful for the owner of one or two cats, rather than for a house full of cats. Not every cat will do it. And not every cat owner wants the cat using their toilet seat.