How To Take Care of Your New Kitten

The first step toward having a good pet cat is choosing a healthy kitten. Visit a litter of kittens about two weeks before they are ready to leave their mother. They will be six weeks old. Ask permission to pick up the kittens and be very gentle when to do so. Make sure that a kitten has clear, bright eyes and a shiny, full coat. Check the skin under the fur for any problems such as sores, rashes or bald spots. You want to choose a kitten that has healthy skin.

Next, make sure that the kitten is neither too thin nor too fat. A kitten that is either all skin and bones or has a bloated belly is likely to have an infection. Do not select such a kitten. Also check the kitten's nose and ears for any sign of discharge or infection.

While you are checking for signs of physical health, take note of the kitten's temperament. Carry the kitten to another part of the room and watch how it behaves. Is it nervous or scared? Does it respond to gentle petting by growing calmer? You want a kitten that adjusts quickly to you. This is a sign it has been handled by the owners of the litter, which is important in preparing the kitten for living with people.

It is extremely important to start out with a friendly cat. A scratching, hissing or terribly frightened kitten will grow up to be a difficult cat at best. At worst, the kitten will never become a friendly, loving pet.

After you have chosen a kitten that you like, make arrangements to pick it up when it is ready to leave its mother (when it is about eight weeks old). A day or two after you get your new kitten, take it to a veterinarian (an animal doctor). The vet will give it the first in a series of shots to protect it against common cat diseases. Tell the vet if you intend to let the cat outdoors. If you do intend to let it out, the kitten may need a shot to protect it against rabies.

The vet will also examine the kitten for signs of disease. Bring along sample of the kitten's dropping so that the doctor can check for worms.

If the vet gives you medicine for the kitten, make sure that you or one of your parents understands how to give medicine. Ask the vet or the vet's assistant to show the proper method. Give the medicine to the kitten exactly as directed by the vet. Twice a day is not good enough if the kitten is supposed to get medicine three times a day.

Young kittens like to eat every few hours, about four times a day. At each meal, serve a saucer of fresh milk alongside a small dish of dry cat food. For one or two of the meals, mix in canned food (meat or fish). If the kitten gets diarrhea, switch to powdered milk. If the diarrhea continues, reduce the amount of milk and the number of meals at which it is served.

Kittens love occasional treats, such as fresh liver, kidney or cottage cheese. But dry cat food is the best thing for a steady diet. Keep treats to once or twice a week.

As the kitten grows older, you can gradually reduce the number of meals. At six months, two meals each day are adequate. At one year, one meal a day is all that is needed. If your cat pesters you for a second meal, give a little more than half of the one-meal portion twice a day. The size of portions is usually recommended on the cat food box.

For your new kitten, and later your adult cat, keep a bowl filled with fresh water all times.
Although your kitten will decide for itself where it will sleep, it might enjoy a soft, snug spot you prepare for it. A fluffy, clean hand towel folded and placed in a shoe box that sits on its side, could make an attractive bed for your kitten. But the kitten may just decide to perch itself on a chair instead.

You will have to help your kitten get used to using a litter box to go to the bathroom. Getting your cat used to a litter box is usually easy, because cats are naturally clean and like to bury their droppings. A litter box is nothing more than a shallow rectangular container. The easiest kind to use is made of soft plastic. Into this you pour cat litter, which is sold in stores. Cover the bottom of the litter box with about two inches of cat litter.


Take your kitten to its litter box as soon you bring it home. Sometimes that first visit is all is needed. But until you are sure that the kitten understands, take it there after each feeding.
Sometimes cats will not use a litter box if something about the particular brand of litter is not to their liking. Occasionally they will avoid the box if its location is not private enough. Try to solve these problems if the kitten does not use the litter box from the start.

About the only unpleasant task involved in owning a cat is cleaning the litter box every two or three days. If you do not clean it, the box will begin to smell.

Empty all the used litter into a paper or plastic bag and take it outside to the garbage. Then wash the litter box with soap and water. Put the newly filled box back in the same place, so that you do not upset your cat's routine.

If you plan on allowing your cat to go to outside, you may decide to let it go to bathroom outdoors. In this case, do not provide a litter box. Instead, take your new kitten outdoors to a spot where there is a patch of dirt in which it can dig and burry. After a few days, the kitten will wait by the door to be let out. Some people even install little cat doors so that their pets can come and go as they please.

An outdoor cat should wear a collar with an identification tag on it. The tag should give that cat's name as well as your name and address.

Now that you know how to make your kitten feel welcome in its new home, it is time for you and your kitten to get to know one another.

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Introducing Cats to Cats

by Michael Douglas

Introducing a new cat to existing cats in the home can be painless if you follow these simple steps, take your time, and let the cats set their own pace.

The key requirements in bringing a new cat into your home where another cat or cats are already well established are patience and a gradual approach. First, allow the newcomer to explore the house without coming into any contact with the feline inhabitants. The reason for this is that behaviourists have found that where a cat is on unfamiliar territory and meets a strange cat which is familiar with it, the former is far more interested in first investigating its surroundings than in checking out the other animal. Territory is of supreme importance to cats.

Next, put the new cat in a room alone with its own food and water bowls, litter tray and bed. Begin feeding the new cat and the other cats on either side of the door, putting their dishes near, but not too close, to the door. Gradually, over a day or two, move the dishes closer to the door.

Now, open the door a crack, just sufficiently for the cats to be able to see one another while they feed, and wedge it. Also, exchange the bedding of the newcomer and the residents so that they become familiar with each other's scent. Some experts actually recommend spraying both lots of bedding with one of the cat scent pheromones, such as Feliway, that are now available. Once the newcomer is eating and using its litter tray regularly, allow it out from time to time to explore the house again, still without meeting the other cats face to face.

Finally, you can open the door wide for a while so that the cats can mix. Do it gradually, extending the contact time more and more as things settle down. There may well be some moderate displays of aggression and fear with some growling, hissing and spitting at first, but unless they are severe, these almost always tend to diminish steadily. If you see either cat becoming distinctly aggressive or frightened, separate them, not by charging in but by throwing a large towel over each of them and carting them off so that they can reconsider things. You will then need to begin the introduction process once again. Make sure you have a litter box for each cat plus one extra. During the 'getting to know you' period, which can last weeks, it is best to keep the cats separated when you go out.

Throughout the process of introduction, it is vital that you continually boost the confidence of the resident cat. It should receive more attention, more fussing over, than the new arrival. Of the two cats, it is the one to feel affronted, and it will be on the lookout for any sign that your affections have been transferred to this Johnny-come-lately. Of course you must make friends yourself with the newcomer, play with it, stroke it and talk to it, but in the initial period you should do this only when the resident cat is not present. Whenever you are with the cats, keep talking, always quietly in an upbeat, encouraging tone of voice, never shouting or scolding.

This familiarization by separation technique, of introducing animal strangers to one another is essentially the same as that used in zoos and safari parks for tigers. In their case there is more visual contact, as the two animals are on each side of a gated mesh barrier. There is of course no question of human beings going in with them, let alone holding them on laps. With tigers, the two individuals get to know one another well, but without bodily contact, over a much longer introductory period of at least one year. When, at last, it is considered time to open the gate and let them mix, it is always an event of high tension for the zoo staff, even though for months the animals may have behaved impeccably towards one another.

A tranquillizing dart rifle is loaded and ready, just in case, although most tiger introductions pass off without trouble, but it is not very uncommon, as the two big cats at last come face to face with no weld-mesh between them, for one suddenly to pounce and, within the twinkling of an eye, deliver the classical, lethal neck bite. No time for tranquillizing darts then. The cause of the tragedy, once again, is probably territorial.

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Strong Bounds Between Cats and Humans

by Rudy Cote

There are a lot of experts out there who say that cats are strictly independent animals. These very same experts state that cats have chosen to associate with humans due to their strategy of survival. Although many argue with this statement, there are many who agree as well – although those that agree are normally those in the percentile who don’t agree with cats.

Anyone who has owned a cat will tell you that cats are great at bonding with people, although they are very particular. Normally, a cat will choose someone in the home that he bonds with. You’ll know when a cat wants to bond with you, as he will hop on your lap seeking attention or snuggle up to you at night when you are sleeping. Purring is a strong sign of affections, especially with cats that are looking to bond.

Although many experts have tried to figure it out, no one really knows why cats choose a particular person whom they will bond with. It could be the individual’s manners, voice, or simply how that person treats the cat. Perhaps it may be the individual is really gentle, or maybe a little more forceful – bringing the best out in the cat.

My mother's cat Ti Gris

My mother had a cat that really bounded strongly with her. He was a big gray male cat, she called him Ti Gris (Little Gray) She was a chef cook at a restaurant, and when she arrived home sometime very tired Ti Gris was always waiting for her. He would roll on his back, and let her tickle his tummy. He always succeeded in putting a smile on her face. You could see that those two really cared for each other. He would follow her around purring. My mother died suddenly one good morning my father found her dead in her sleep, after her burial Ti Gris just disappeared and was never seen again. He didn't want to stay home without my mother. Nobody knows what happened to Ti Gris.

Another interesting story about a certain cat.

After we moved from the farm we bought a new house in a small town. The heating system was from ducts under the floor coming from a central oil furnace. Somehow our female cat found her way into one of those ducts, if you put her outside she would always crawl into that duct and meowed very loud to get in. We had to remove the floor grill to let her in every time. My father got impatient with that cat. So he decided to drop her in the wood fifty miles from our home. He never told us that, so we thought that she just had died. But after two years a particular morning we heard a loud meow coming from the heat ventilation floor grill. Well, is this weird or what! The cat was back. Explain to me how on earth after two years and two harsh winters she found her way back! My mother was crying, she looked in good shape also. She amazed us so much that she made her way into our heart. We kept her and nobody ever complained about her bad habit again.

About the courage and love of life of cats.

Again this story is very unusual but true. A big yellow cat we had on the farm to keep our farm free from rodent, was doing her usual mouse hunting in the hay field. My father was cutting the hay with the tractor and the hay reaper which has a long arm on the side with moving blades. This arm drag under the hay about one inch above the ground. The poor cat just happened to be in the hay field that day, and the grass cutter cut off the tips of her 4 legs. She ran away leaving a tract of blood and hid under the grain storage building, which was about six inches above the ground. She stayed there for at least a month.

Everyone thought that she was dead. But after a couple of months she was hopping around on the tips of her cut off paws. My father tried to shoot her, because he didn't want her to suffer. He never succeeded. She became a wild cat and hated humans with passion. No one could approach her ever again, she would hiss and snarl and would surely bite your hand off if you would insist on approaching her. We called her La Chatte Maline. (The Upset Cat) Could you blame her! If somebody I trust cut my legs off and tried to shoot me, I sure wouldn’t like him or them either. We just left her alone, she lived another six years. I guess there must have been some rodents living under the grain building. She had plenty of food. But how she survived our harsh winters is something to be admired. Alone, hurt, and proud. She still loved life and proved the real courage of a regular house cat. They are more admirable that we think they are. I sure have a lot of admiration for them. They are by far my favorite animals.

What some researchers believes about cats

There are a lot of ways that researchers have tried to take this subject, one of which being psychic. Some say that cats bond with someone due to a “psychic aura” that is compatible with both the person and the cat. If a cat feels that someone is giving them a bad vibe, they will simply ignore that person. Although this can be true to a sense for some, a majority of those who own cats will tell you that this couldn’t be any further from the truth.

Even though there are a lot of theories and speculation out there, no one really knows why cats bond with humans. There’s little to no proof available as well, other than cats and their natural instinct for physical survival. Those who own cats know that cats crave attention, simply to make them feel needed. They love to be pampered by their owners, and will shower you with attention and affection if you just give them the chance.

Those who are new to owning cats may find bonding to be very different. Cats are different from other animals, including dogs, in the sense that they bond different. Different breeds of cats will bond different with their owners, although most prefer affection and attention. The more time you spend around your cat, the more he will bond with you. Over the years, you’ll find that the bond you create with your pet has grown very strong – and simply cannot be broken.

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There ar many who believe that cat do not really bound with people. I know for a fact that they do and very strongly. This article have a few unique stories which really happened to us on the farm. and elsewhere that proves that cats are really amazing animals. Do you know how useful cats are on the farm? Without cats your barn and fields would be crawling with rodents. Look at New York, they love dogs but not cats, that's why their city is infested with rodents. I think they should switch to cats, it would be a very wise move. But its a free world, as far as I'm concerned, I prefer cats to dogs.

How to Keep Your Cat Free from Diseases with Your Quick Guide to Cat Grooming"

Even a cat that compulsively cleans itself can benefit from a little grooming from her owner. Cats rarely need a bath, but frequent brushing removes a lot of loose hair which would otherwise end up either shed around your home or swallowed by the cat, creating constipating hairballs. Grooming your cat on a regular basis also helps you monitor her health and make her easier to handle.


Long-haired cats should be brushed and combed daily; short-haired cats only need grooming about once per week. While brushing your cat's coat, keep an eye out for lumps and skin irritations. Brush along your cats back, from head to tail with firm pressure. Repeat this several times, and then switch to one side. You should brush each area 4 or 5 times Always remember to brush in the direction of the hair growth.

If you find places where hair is missing, watch your cat for the next week to determine if she is over-grooming these spots, or if the hair loss could be a skin condition that requires a vet's attention. Be sure to watch for fleas and remove them immediately using a flea comb. If you notice rice-like particles around her anus (or in her bed), she probably has worms and needs medication from a veterinarian.

The grooming session is a good time to check your cat's ears, eyes, teeth and claws. If your cat is a young kitten, be sure to frequently manipulate these areas to get her used to handling. By the time she is an adult, looking inside her ears for mites will be a non-traumatic event. If your cat is an adult, proceed at her pace. If she will let you touch her ear, but not fold it back to look inside, that's fine. Each time you groom her, try going a little farther with your examination, praising her with words, strokes, and treats for letting you handle her. If she struggles, it is best to let her go, and try again another day.

You can use a cotton ball slightly dampened with warm water to clean the inside surface of your cat's ears. Never put a cotton ball or swab into her ear canal. If she reacts and jerks, you could injure her. Dark, coffee ground-like flecks inside her ears indicates possible ear mites. If you also notice her shaking her head or scratching at her ears a lot, or notice a strong odor in her ears, have your vet take a look.

A healthy cat's eyes are bright, clear and free of discharge.

Lift her upper lip to check her gums, which should be pink, and take a look at her teeth. If you choose to brush your cat's teeth, be sure to use toothpaste made for cats, as human-type toothpaste can be toxic to your pet. Pet supply stores carry a variety of cat toothpastes, as well as toothbrushes designed to be gentle and easy to use.

When you start to clean your cat's teeth don't even use a toothbrush. Stroke the outside of her cheeks with your finger. When she becomes comfortable with that, add a little toothpaste to your finger and let her taste it. C.E.T. poultry flavored toothpaste can be used to start as cats like the taste. When the cat is comfortable you are ready to introduce the toothbrush. With a small amount of toothpaste on the brush, brush two teeth and the adjoining gum line with a slow circular motion. This will get your cat accustomed to the feel of the brush. You will then be able to gradually increase the number of teeth brushed.

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Choosing the Right Cat for You

There is such a wide range of choices when choosing the cat that you will decide to share in your life, that taking the time to do some quality research is well worthwhile.

Not only do you have to decide what type of color you prefer, but whether you want a male or a female cat and the associated characteristics that come with them.

You also have to look at your personality and lifestyle and determine how that will work in with the personality that can be expected from any particular breed.

Fortunately there are many books that give comprehensive details on the personality types of the various different breeds and while they are a generalization they are also quite accurate in most cases and can help you make the right decision more often than not.

Some breeds require a lot more attention than others, and you also need to look at your stage of life and determine how much time you will have to devote to your cat.

Some breeds will always be more suitable than others when taking into account the term of their lifespan, which can be up to 20 years in some cases.

Your decision might also be based on how long you intend to look after a cat, and you might decide that getting an older cat from an animal shelter rather than a kitten might be a better decision.

There are certainly a lot to choose from as animal shelters are generally overflowing with unwanted pets, just waiting for a home.

When choosing your cat, see how  it interacts with you right from the outset, as even in one litter there will always be a personality that stands out and shows that it wants you to be its owner.

More often than not the kitten will choose you, rather than the other way around.

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Can You Train A Cat?

The best way to train a cat is by letting it imitate you as though you were its mother.
This is easier done when it is a kitten as older cats become a lot more difficult to teach.
We all know how cats have a mind of their own and are very independent animals.

This only becomes more so as they age.

You need to get your cat to trust you and shouting and growling at it is not the right approach to do this. Speak softly and encourage and reward it when it does the right thing as this is the fastest way to get your cat to do what you want.
Cats love praise, and teaching them that they will get more from doing something that you want them to do, will ensure that they will be more inclined to obey you for the reward.

If you do have to reprimand your cat don't use its name when doing so as you don't want it to associate its name with something that might upset it.
When you are training a cat you have to remain consistent at all times and be very diligent until you get the desired results.
Expect it to take considerably longer than if you were teaching a dog but don't believe that you can't teach a cat to do many things very well.
If there are other members in your family, they can help by always ensuring that the same commands that you give to the cat are also given by them.
With the help of other people doing this you will have a better chance of training your cat a lot faster.

Cats can be a lot of trouble, and that's part of the reason why we will love them so much, but there will be times when you will need to reprimand your cat and stop bad habits.
This can be done by flicking a bit of water at it or by giving it a small fright by making a bit of noise when it does something wrong.
A trained cat is a lot more fun and as we have them for many years it is well worth the time and effort.

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Are You Getting a Second Cat?

Cat /Behavior Problems
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Getting a Second Cat

Cats are very territorial and often introducing another cat into the household can cause problems.

It is always a lot easier, if you prefer to have two cats, to get them both at the same time as they're likely to get on a lot better if they are introduced to the house at the same time rather than one having the run of the house first and then having to share it with another later.

After the initial few fights that the young cats might have, they should tend to get along well with each other and enjoy each other's company in play and relaxation.

When a kitten is introduced to the house of an older cat you need to make a determined effort not to neglect the older cat.

Why? 

Well, the older cat becomes jealous and will start fighting with the new member of the family.  This is very easy to forget when you've got a new kitten as because normally people love playing with kittens more than with older cats.

Other problems arise from this situation  In other words, cat behavior problems where a house trained cat might decide to start urinating in the house where it wouldn't have done so in the past, or it might go off its food and stop eating and get sick.

By considering the feelings of the older cat, not neglecting it, giving it sufficient time and letting it know that it is still special, there is more chance that the new kitten will be accepted better by the established cat.

It is made more difficult when the cats are in confined living conditions, and where possible, if there is conflict try to keep the cats apart for a while until they become used to one another.

You can put their litter boxes in different areas of the house, and also keep the food dishes apart.

Any time that one shows aggression to the other, calmly step in between and stop it going any further.

Cat Naps and Sleeping Habits

Cats are famous for their sleeping habits.   In fact, cats are one of the most laid back pets on earth and they are also one of the most relaxed animals with their ability to sleep almost anywhere at anytime of the day or night.

They will rarely sleep deeply for more than about 10 minutes at a time.  But
cats sleep over two thirds of their life.

They have the ability to sleep for a short period, commonly called a cat nap, and then awaken in an instant totally refreshed and alert.

Even if a cat is in a deep sleep, its basic senses are still highly alert to any danger that might be around them.  This allows it to wake in an instant if necessary and get out of a dangerous situation

A domesticated cat that feels protected and relaxed in its surroundings will not be so “on edge” because they have the comfort of  a cozy home all the time and will be able to sleep in a more relaxed manner.

In these situations the cat can often be a little sleepy when it awakes and even disorientated for short while.

Older cats and particularly those who have lived in the one house all their life, suffer this disorientation more often.

Once they see a familiar environment or people they are less likely to feel spooked, as this anxiety can sometimes cause them to bite or claw someone before realizing where they are.

When the cat is in a deep sleep its feet, tail and whiskers can twitch irregularly as they are in a state of REM (rapid eye movement)

If the cat is lying in a hot sunny position it can go into a deep sleep and take a little longer for it to become alert after awakening.

Usually, after awakening the cat will stretch and yawn then sit for awhile and contemplate their surroundings.  Then he will lazily move about again.

Unless there is a very good reason, the cat will never feel rushed.

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Advice for Choosing the Best Cat Litter Boxes

By Albert Gomez

When you look at cat litter boxes and try to figure out which one to get, it's important to remember that what's really important is whether or not your cat likes it. If you get the wrong size or features that scare your cat you'll be in for a rough transition. On the other hand you want one that makes your life easier so you want to look for a box that minimizes odor and is self cleaning. This article will take you through a few of the available types of cat litter boxes that may suit your needs as well as the needs of your cat.

If you ask some people a hooded box is best however there are those who disagree with that theory. Many people believe that cats are more comfortable with a hooded litter box because they provide privacy. There are, however, disadvantages to covered boxes. In many cases they're too small and don't allow the cats to get into a comfortable position inside the box. One thing many complain about with these boxes is that they forget to clean them out because it's easier to ignore them since they are covered. You will have to make that decision for yourself which may mean trying it both ways, open and covered. For an efficient, self-cleaning litter box that you don't have to change for weeks, take a look at the Complete Scoop Free Automatic Litter Box. The waste is raked into a covered area as soon as your cat leaves the box and the litter cartridge absorbs odors and moisture, keeping odor to a minimum. One of the main advantages of this unit is that you can leave it untouched for up to 30 days without cleaning or refilling it. The kit comes with two litter cartridges and costs about $130. This is a good option if you're looking for a self cleaning litter box and it's not as expensive as other models.

LitterMaid's self cleaning boxes are less expensive than other models while saving you the hassle of having to clean the box yourself. As soon as your cat leaves the litter box, these are designed to clean away the waste. It has a rake that automatically deposits the solids into a covered container. If you only have one cat, the container only needs to be changed once a week. The LitterMaid Elite Basic Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box costs around $150 but you may be able to find it online for less.

One system you need to check out is the Booda Dome Clean Step Litter Box which solves many litter box issues and is not expensive. the Booda Dome Clean Step Litter Box is a covered box large enough for two cats. This box has an elevated ramp that prevents litter from escaping and the design of the steps helps to keep your cat's paws clean. There is a filter that helps keep odor under control. This Booda Dome Clean Step Litter Box only costs around $30 and offers many helpful features.

Kitty litter boxes come in various sizes, styles, and prices. If you've spent time around cats, you know they have their own personalities which you'll need to consider when choosing a litter box. Most cats can adjust, however, if you want to change their habits. Fortunately, there are more options today than ever before, so if you want a litter box that's not as messy and smelly as the old fashioned types, you can find one.

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Cat Behavior

Cat Behavior Problems
Cat behavior problems are a lot more common than many people believe.
There is always a solution, but this can quite often take quite a lot of work, and the longer these behavioral problems are left the harder they are to correct.
It will take consistent effort and the use of the right techniques to get your cat to behave as expected.
These behavioral problems can be anything from urinating inside the house to aggressive action towards you and other people.
Knowing what to do will eliminate a lot of the frustration that is involved in trying to train or retrain a cat, and will ensure that you get the desired results as fast as possible.
Not only will you be happier and have a happier household, but your cat will also have a happier life if it doesn't have these behavioral problems because often they stem from problems that need to be addressed for your cat's happiness.
Urinating and aggressive behavior can often be associated with your cat feeling insecure about itself and its surroundings.
Consider whether there are other cats or threats to your pet and try to eliminate these first to see if they help to curb or cure the problem.
Often the elimination of any threats towards your cat will result in your pet being comfortable with its surroundings and not feel that it is necessary to mark its territory or to be aggressive towards other pets and people.
Sometimes it can be a jealousy problem if there is more than one pet in the family and the cat with the problem feels like it is not getting enough attention.
Even as a change of location can affect stress levels for people, the same can happen to cats, so any changes in their environment can have a marked effect on the way that they act and time will need to be spent on them to ensure that they feel secure.

Getting a Second Cat

Cats are very territorial and often introducing another cat into the household can cause problems.
It is always a lot easier, if you prefer to have two cats, to get them both at the same time as they're likely to get on a lot better if they are introduced to the house at the same time rather than one having the run of the house first and then having to share it with another later.

After the initial few fights that the young cats might have, they should tend to get along well with each other and enjoy each other's company in play and relaxation.

When a kitten is introduced to the house of an older cat you need to make a determined effort not to neglect the older cat.

This is very easy to forget when you've got a new kitten as people tend to fuss over kitten a lot more than older cats and it is not uncommon for the older cat to become jealous and start fighting with the new member of the family.

This can lead to other cat behavior problems where a house trained cat might decide to start urinating in the house where it wouldn't have done so in the past, or it might go off its food and stop eating and get sick.

By considering the feelings of the older cat, not neglecting it, giving it sufficient time and letting it know that it is still special, there is more chance that the new kitten will be accepted better by the established cat.

It is made more difficult when the cats are in confined living conditions, and where possible, if there is conflict try to keep the cats apart for a while until they become used to one another.

You can put their litter boxes in different areas of the house, and also keep the food dishes apart.
Any time that one shows aggression to the other, calmly step in between and stop it going any further.


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Product Review for Anthony Nerman's Easy Cat Training Home Study Course

Product Review for Anthony Nerman's Easy Cat Training Home Study Course

When it comes to cat training people need all the help they can get and having the right information when attempting to train a cat is CRUCIAL. Although there is much information on the web about training your cat, much of it can be misleading. Most of the time the author doesn't really know how cats think and how they behave and just write because of their animal psychology knowledge. But cats aren't at all like other animals. What you do to train a dog you certainly can't do when training your cat. Unfortunately most owners don't understand this and they can easily get down the road of frustration when attempting to train their cat.

As I said there is much cat training advice out there. And some products kinda have it right and some, well, I don't want to give any bad reviews or call names, but let's just say that some just don't get it. You know, I've come to the conclusion that whether you do or don't do cat training, you are still training your cat, and what you do will determine your cat's behavior. Some of your behaviors can affect your cat they way you don't want to. Without having the right information about understand your kitty can affect your relationship with him or her.

If you're like me, then you want your cat to love you and respect you, and have a great relationship. But having kitty run away from you when you want to pet him might not be exactly what you had in mind. This can happen if you don't understand essential cat training concepts.

That's why it is very important to start training your cat as early as possible with the RIGHT information. Searching for the best cat training advice out there is CRUCIAL for both our feline's safety, our safety and most of all, our home's safety. That's why I want to draw your attention on Anthony Nerman's Easy Cat Training Home Study Course because it's one of a kind. I'm really impressed by the ammount of information inside this course. It will teach you everything you need to know about cat training.

After searching through so much cat training information I can easily recognize what a good cat training information looks like.

A cat training book or course that is GOOD must teach you one of the 3 cat training frames. And that is:
- your cat's thinking
- the owner's part in cat training
- your cat's natural behaviors

I was amazed that Anthony Nerman's Easy Cat Training Home Study Course covers ALL THREE of them. That's why I want you to know about this course. And you know what, currently there is a special offer on Anthony Nerman's site offering $60 discount on the original price of $97. So the price is just 37$ if you buy NOW. I really want you to check this out and if you are a responsible cat owner go ahead and buy it right away. You'll thank yourself and kitty will too.

So if you go ahead and BUY NOW you'll get the course at the discounted price and if you follow the link below to the site you'll also get the free bonus "Pampering Your Cat".  Easy Cat Training Home Study Course .



Dania
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Overcoming Cat Training Problems

Easy Cat Training Home Study Course

Take a look and see if any one of the cat training tip I’ll be listing on this page has anything to do with your cat training problems. Of course in the beginning of house cat training there may appear problems. It’s natural. Kitty is adjusting to something new. If you just got kitty from the pet store of course he wouldn’t just start obeying your every command. But what if these cat training problems continue? There are several things a cat owner could do, sometimes without even realizing that could cause this cat training problems and interfere in making house cat training a success.


Cat Training Tip 1: One of the common cat training problems that could interfere with house cat training is the fact of recent change in the house. Moving a lot of furniture lately? Renovating the place? A new pet? These all are common changes that your cat might be affected by. When you realize that this is true all you need is some patience to get your cat adjusted to the new place.

Cat Training Tip 2: A new pet? Even though it’s in cat training tip 1, I want to speak about it more, since its one of the common cat training problems. For example, if you get another cat in the house or another dog, then kitty might feel he needs to compete for your attention. You can see how this can be a problem for house cat training. Having a dog means that you’ll probably need some dog cat training for your kitty to get adjusted with your new pet and live in harmony and friendship. Even if you get a new cat, this can make kitty jealous, or frighten he might not get the same attention. Make sure you give equal attention to all of your pets and not one over the other.

Cat Training Tip 3: Health issues? Is your
cat healthy enough? If you don’t find yourself in one of the above cat training tip, then you might want to consider taking your kitty to the veterinarian just for a regular checkout. Make sure your kitty is healthy enough before putting him through any cat house training. Health can certainly be one of the cat training problems.

Cat Training Tip 4: Are you using the right cat training guide? If none of the above then the reason for cat training problems is actually in the training and how you structured it. Make sure first of all of getting the best cat training guide if you ever want to do house cat training. I do recommend you go check out the “Easy Cat Training Home Study Course” since it’s the best cat training guide out there that will teach you everything you need to know about house cat training from start to finish, and will help you avoid any cat training problems.

Cat Training Tip 5: Patience. Actually this should be cat training tip 1, but you might be surprised how many people don’t have the necessary patience when it comes to house cat training. You need to have patience with your cat and not expect to toilet train your cat in just a few days. It might take one to two weeks. While house cat training can be easy with the right information, it does require patience. Having these in mind may help you in your cat training problems.


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Easy Cat Training Home Study Course

Dania
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Cats and Children

Cats and Children

If you have small children in the house and in particular those under the age of three then a cat might not be the best pet to have around.

This is taking into consideration both the child and the cat's well-being.

Cats love to snuggle into people for company and warmth and this can be particularly dangerous where cats have been known to get into bed with babies and smother them unintentionally.

Another problem can occur when young kittens like to play with children.

Kittens have particularly sharp teeth and claws and when they play they can get overly excited and do a lot of damage to the tender skin of children.

There is also the chance for the child to get scratched in the eye when playing with a kitten.
On the other hand, cats can get a hard life from children.  Young children often tend to be a little bit heavy-handed when handling cats, and this can lead to anxiety for the cat.

If there are cats and children in the family, then it is a wise decision to teach the children how to handle a cat correctly

Children need to be told how to pick up the cat and handle it carefully and also to become aware of when the cat doesn't want to be handled any longer and would like to be left alone in peace.

Many cats also get quite stressed with loud noise and sudden action which is something that is quite common with young children.

It is good for children to learn to be considerate towards animals at a young age. 

They will not only treat animals better but will also be more considerate towards other people, so having a pet in the family that the children can learn to respect can be excellent for developing better people.



Dania
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Here is a list ot the top-ten cat websites they are ranked by search-engine popularity.

1. I-Love-Cats.com

 Free stuff for cat lovers.

2. Cats Online

 Home of Cats Protection.

3. Cats Are From Mars


You always knew they were different!

4. Big Cats UK


Big cat sightings in the UK

5. Cats: The Musical

Official site of smash hit show.

6. Cat Fanciers Website


Cat breeds, cat shows, cat care.

7. Care2.com: Race For the Big Cats

Help save the tiger, jaguar, snow Leopard.

8. Absolutely Cats

Excellent resource for cat breeders.

9. Tidy Cats

Litter products, health, behaviour.

10. Cats! Wild to Mild The natural history of the cat.