Archive for October, 2007
I adopted 2 kittens and the male one aggressively suckles on the female
Monday, October 29th, 2007I recently adopted 2 kittens, and the male one aggressively suckles on the female - how do I stop this?
It sounds like your kitten wasn’t completely weaned before taking it away from its mother. If your kitten is already eating solid food then it’s nothing to worry about and eventually your kitten will grow out […]
How do I keep my cat from sleeping in bed with me
Sunday, October 21st, 2007How do I keep my cat from sleeping in bed with me? I have a 4 month old kitten that never leaves my side when I am home. She is a very affectionate cat and very good around groups of people. I live in an apartment where I don’t want to leave the litter […]
When do cats loose thier baby teeth
Monday, October 15th, 2007When do cats loose there baby teeth? At what age do kittens lose thier baby teeth and then get there adult teeth?
-Jo Pittsburgh PA
They have all their milk teeth at 8 weeks of age and permanent teeth will appear around 12 to 18 weeks.
How do I keep my cat from sleeping in bed with me
Sunday, October 14th, 2007How do I keep my cat from sleeping in bed with me? I have a 4 month old kitten that never leaves my side when I am home. She is a very affectionate cat and very good around groups of people. I live in an apartment where I don’t want to leave the litter […]
Why does my cat like to drown his toy mice in his water bowl
Saturday, October 13th, 2007Why does my cat like to drown his toy mice in his water bowl? They are the kind of toy mouse that is made of real rabbit fur, I think. he carries it around and plays with it a long time, then finally drowns it. he just started doing it , he used to […]
My 9 week old kitten has dirty ears
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007I have a 9 week old kitten who seems to have very dirty ears. When you look inside them it looks like there is dirt in them. Do you know what it could be? Thanks in advance
- Dale Manassas VA
It could be ear mites. If there is any brown/black waxy/gritty material in the ears then […]
How do I cut my cats nails
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007Do you take your cat to a professional to get his or her nails cut or do you try to cut them yourself?
-Elaine Utica NY
You can take your cat to a groomer or vet but if you’re up to it there is no reason not to do it yourself. (of course your cat may […]
How to tell when my cat or kitten has to pee
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007When holding a kitten/cat, how to know if they have to pee? Usually what moves or signs do they show that they have to pee if I’m holding the kitten?
-Bob
If the kitten has already been box trained it will squirm to get away. If your kitten isn’t boxed trained yet you’ll be able to tell […]
How do I teach my kitten to stay off my lap when eating
Monday, October 1st, 2007How do I teach my kitten to stay off my lap when I am trying to eat, short of locking him in the room?
- Kail, Madison WI
Redirection is the best method. As your kitten is approaching say ‘no’, if he/she jumps on your lap, say ‘no’ and take him into another room. If you […]