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I don't have a cat nutrition question but I'm curious as to what our 1 1/2- year old "kitten" means; when we pet her while she is purring she likes to gently bite our hands. Are these "love bites"? If so why do they do that? The bites don't usually break the skin, but we have wondered why she does that.
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Our cat is constantly scratching everything. Does this mean she is sick? Her nails have been clipped and lately she is meowing more than usual. Nothing in her treatment has changed. Should we take her to the veterinarian?
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My new kitten is 4 months old and she loves to bite and scratch. Is this normal behavior and how do I break her of this?
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My cat will come to me wanting me to pet him, but after just a couple of minutes he starts biting me. I asked my veterinarian about this and she said it could be over stimulation. What can I do about this problem?
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my cat is around 3 yrs old. she is neutered. she weighs 11 lbs.
i feed her purina 1 hairball treatment ( 2cps a day) and tender vitals (1 cp) a day. plus she always has fresh water. my question is - is the purina one alone enough and if so how much should i give her a day...thank you...joan winter
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I don't have a cat nutrition question but I'm curious as to what our 1 1/2- year old "kitten" means; when we pet her while she is purring she likes to gently bite our hands. Are these "love bites"? If so why do they do that? The bites don't usually break the skin, but we have wondered why she does that.
Usually these type of attacks mean "I've had enough" and typically occur when you've been petting your cat's stomach. This is a very sensitive area for cats. Rather than wait for the cat to start to nibble on you, it might help if you become familiar with her body language so that you will know when to stop petting before she becomes over stimulated. Her tail is the key. If she starts to twitch her tail in a jerky motion it's time to stop. By knowing when to stop petting, she will eventually tolerate more and more affection.
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Our cat is constantly scratching everything. Does this mean she is sick? Her nails have been clipped and lately she is meowing more than usual. Nothing in her treatment has changed. Should we take her to the veterinarian?
Cat scratching behavior usually has two components, sharpening the claws and leaving a visual and scent mark in the environment. If a cat is anxious, they may feel an increased need to mark their environment. Marking may increase when the scent profile in the house has changed, the routine has changed, cats outside of the home and many other reasons. Be sure that you have provided a scratching post that is easily torn and placed in a prominent location, ideally near where she is scratching the household possessions. It also might be useful to cover the possession she is scratching. Try to normalize your interactions with her and make sure that you have daily play, petting and grooming time to help calm her.
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My new kitten is 4 months old and she loves to bite and scratch. Is this normal behavior and how do I break her of this?
Scratching and biting is normal kitten play behavior, but not acceptable when directed towards people. Be sure to provide plenty of opportunity for appropriate play with toys or her own climbing tower. If she begins to bite and scratch at you, gently put her down and leave the room. That will send the message to her that you do not wish to be near her when she engages in those behaviors. Punishment will only make her frightened and probably will increase her biting and scratching.
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My cat will come to me wanting me to pet him, but after just a couple of minutes he starts biting me. I asked my veterinarian about this and she said it could be over stimulation. What can I do about this problem?
When our cats solicit attention they may not want prolonged petting. It might help to learn his boundaries by watching him closely when you are petting him. If he begins to twitch his tail or ears that is often a sign that he is agitated and may not want any more physical contact. You also may find that your cat would prefer gentle scratching around the ears or just to sit quietly with you rather than stroking. By watching and observing you may learn the best way to interact with him that you both would enjoy.
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my cat is around 3 yrs old. she is neutered. she weighs 11 lbs.
i feed her purina 1 hairball treatment ( 2cps a day) and tender vitals (1 cp) a day. plus she always has fresh water. my question is - is the purina one alone enough and if so how much should i give her a day...thank you...joan winter
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