Cats
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Cats
Your Cat and Plants
To prevent your cat from digging in the dirt around your houseplants, go to your local craft store and buy a few pieces of the plastic needlepoint mesh. Cut it to fit the pot, with a slit and an opening for the plant. Place it on top of the dirt. Or, dampen a cotton ball with oil of clove, then bury the cotton ball just below the surface.
To stop him from chewing on houseplants, you can buy Bitter Apple from your local pet store and spray it on the leaves. Here is a list of plants that are toxic to your cat.
To keep cats out of the garden, pour 2 quarts of water into a large watering can and add 5 tablespoons flour, 4 tablespoons dry mustard, 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper, and 2 tablespoons chili powder. Mix it and sprinkle it around flowers and bulbs.
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Water
The chlorine in fresh tap water irritates sensitive parts of the cat’s nose. Let tap water sit for 24 hours before giving it to a cat.
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How Can You Tell A Cat’s mood?
Written by klip7 on July 23rd, 2010 in Behavior.
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How Can You Tell A Cat’s mood?
You can tell a cat’s mood by looking into its eyes. A frightened or excited cat will have large, round pupils. An angry cat will have narrow pupils. The pupil size is related as much to the cat’s emotions as to the degree of light.
Cat Behavior Problems
Written by post on June 15th, 2010 in Cats.
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Cat Behavior Problems
The occasional cat fight is expected in multiple cat households, because cats are territorial. However, when aggressive behavior becomes the norm, you can take steps to stop it.
Confinement in a less attractive space; place a collar and bell on the “trouble maker”; squirt the “trouble maker” with a water bottle during agressive acts.
For the victim give rewards. Letting him/her roam the house, plus treats and affection rewards.
Gradually increase the supervised interaction, rewarding good behavior and using corrective measures against cat aggression.
Cats: The Carpet
Written by post on May 28th, 2010 in Cats.
Cats
The Carpet
A few owners have a problem with their cat shredding the carpet, even with a convenient scratching post. First, look at the scratching post from a cat’s viewpoint: it’s covered with carpet …. this stuff on the floor has the same feel. Hmmm…. Since it’s less costly to replace the scratching post than the carpeting, try getting a post that is covered with sisal fabric or rope, corrugated cardboard, or carpet turned wrong-way out.
If the cat is always scratching (or worse) at a particular spot in the carpeting, the reason might be due to a strong smell in that one spot – go to the vet or pet store and get an enzymatic cleaner specific for pet smells, then clean it thoroughly.
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