Aren't moth balls poisonous? Knowing our cat, he'd try to eat them as he has done with every bug he's found in our apartment so far.
We had our cat neutered when we got him which was a month ago. At first, for a few days, he was pretty slow while he healed like your cat. Now he's all over the place, running, jumping, pouncing, and everything else you can think of. He's worn me out on more than one occasion playing with him.
techfuzz
Sorry, but that is just so misleading as to be false. #1. In CA, ALL animals from humane and rescue shelters are Spayed or neutered and have been checked by a vet. IN ADDITION , most humane shelters will give you a free visit to a vet on their list OR re-imburse you if you take it to your vet.
#2. If you get a pet from a "box on the corner" you have NO idea as to the condition of that animal other than your intuition. How is that better than from an SPCA or No-Kill shelter?? Even if you rescue from a disposal shelter, you're far better off. If you don't think an animal knows what awaits them, you don't really deserve a pet, imo as you are closed off to any empathy with that animal.
#3. A kitten will need constant attention, I suggest you get a young cat that needs a home. Your kitten can come later after you've become more attuned to the feline's ways.
Get it spayed, if it isn't, and micro-chipped, and DON't let it outside. Cats live far longer if kept inside. Mine loves her cardboard scratchers and doesn't claw any of the furniture. And plays "fetch" , will choose specific toy's to play with, and will wake me up if I ask her to, well, sometimes even if I don't ask her to....
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I would add to these excellent points that be sure you really understand that you are making a commitment that could last upwards of 17 years to provide care and shelter for this animal. I urge you to be sure you are ready to make that commitment before seeking to adopt a kitten or any other pet.
PingSpike
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If you get a male cat fixed before they reach sexual maturity and START doing that, they usually won't ever do it. By the same token, if you wait until after...they often won't ever STOP. I like male cats better myself, they just seem to be more content and lazy, qualities I admire in a pet.
We have a female kitty, sneakers. She's a bit of a pain sometimes, but I'm a sucker for her. We're at work about the same as you, she sleeps while we're gone. I'd like to have a second cat for her to play with...but our apartment is to small.
If you're smart about where to look for shots, I'd say under $100 for those. $35-70 to get them fixed at around the 6 month mark. Get a water bottle to punish them for getting up on stuff, it doesn't hurt them and most cats hate it. Although ours seems to be in a rebellious stage and just gets mad when squirted now.
Crumpled up paper, small stuffed animals, string and anything small and mobile are good toys.Pet them and play with them a lot and you'll be their favorite...I'm pretty sure our cat loves me more than my girlfriend despite her wanting it more originally...but I will always official deny that in her presence.
Oh, they'll bite you when you play with them a lot when they're kittens...not enough to draw blood or anything though.
You can clip their claws with fingernail clippers and that will cut down on furniture damage...they seem to pick one or two things as claw sharpeners and always use those. I've HAD to clip my cats claws before because they will get so sharp that she gets 'stuck' on things all over the house.
Cats kind of do their own thing, you can't really train them like dogs. Its not because they're stupid, they most definately aren't stupid...they just won't. If they didn't come litter box trained that would be a real problem.
Biting is a part of feline play behavior. It doesn't "go away". Ginger responds to single claps of the hand and if I point and snap my fingers with a harsh NO she stops. Those are the only discipline behaviors we use. If you establish a regular Play time Pattern with the cat, they will come to aschedule and be more accepting of times of being alone. A short 5 minute play time prior and a longer time upon return will keep them happy. They like it when we leave because it gets quiet and they can FINALLY get some sleep!Originally posted by: PingSpike
If you get a male cat fixed before they reach sexual maturity and START doing that, they usually won't ever do it. By the same token, if you wait until after...they often won't ever STOP. I like male cats better myself, they just seem to be more content and lazy, qualities I admire in a pet.
We have a female kitty, sneakers. She's a bit of a pain sometimes, but I'm a sucker for her. We're at work about the same as you, she sleeps while we're gone. I'd like to have a second cat for her to play with...but our apartment is to small.
If you're smart about where to look for shots, I'd say under $100 for those. $35-70 to get them fixed at around the 6 month mark. Get a water bottle to punish them for getting up on stuff, it doesn't hurt them and most cats hate it. Although ours seems to be in a rebellious stage and just gets mad when squirted now.
Pet them and play with them a lot and you'll be their favorite...I'm pretty sure our cat loves me more than my girlfriend despite her wanting it more originally...but I will always official deny that in her presence.
Oh, they'll bite you when you play with them a lot when they're kittens...not enough to draw blood or anything though.
Funny, the same thing happened to me and my fiance. Mr. Jack (our kitten) seems to enjoy lounging about on top of me, probably cause I'm always warmer than my fiance.
techfuzz
PingSpike
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Yeah, I am also probably warmer...but...As the 'man' of the house it has somehow become my defacto job to take care of all dirty things. I usually clean the litter box, I also usually feed the cat and I am the only one that actually plays with her for any real length of time.
So it stands to reason, I'm the cats favorite.
That and she litterally jumps out of my girlfriends arms to come see me when I come through the door. Heh.Whenever I come home, our cat follows me into the bedroom while I get changed and plays with my shoes as I take them off. He also seems to sleep most of the day, then when I get home he's all recharged and ready to play according to my fiance.Originally posted by: PingSpike
So it stands to reason, I'm the cats favorite.
techfuzz
Thanks beatle. I guess they aren't as bad as I thought. I'm still going to read the warning label on them before I buy some to use against my cat's tactics.
techfuzz
techfuzz
Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Biting is a part of feline play behavior. It doesn't "go away". Ginger responds to single claps of the hand and if I point and snap my fingers with a harsh NO she stops. Those are the only discipline behaviors we use. If you establish a regular Play time Pattern with the cat, they will come to aschedule and be more accepting of times of being alone. A short 5 minute play time prior and a longer time upon return will keep them happy. They like it when we leave because it gets quiet and they can FINALLY get some sleep!Originally posted by: PingSpike
If you get a male cat fixed before they reach sexual maturity and START doing that, they usually won't ever do it. By the same token, if you wait until after...they often won't ever STOP. I like male cats better myself, they just seem to be more content and lazy, qualities I admire in a pet.
We have a female kitty, sneakers. She's a bit of a pain sometimes, but I'm a sucker for her. We're at work about the same as you, she sleeps while we're gone. I'd like to have a second cat for her to play with...but our apartment is to small.
If you're smart about where to look for shots, I'd say under $100 for those. $35-70 to get them fixed at around the 6 month mark. Get a water bottle to punish them for getting up on stuff, it doesn't hurt them and most cats hate it. Although ours seems to be in a rebellious stage and just gets mad when squirted now.
Pet them and play with them a lot and you'll be their favorite...I'm pretty sure our cat loves me more than my girlfriend despite her wanting it more originally...but I will always official deny that in her presence.
Oh, they'll bite you when you play with them a lot when they're kittens...not enough to draw blood or anything though.
yeah my cat was a biter and still is.
but thats how he likes to play. when he gets the web of my hand or bites down too hard, a clap or snap of the fingers or an emphatic NO usually makes him ease up. hes definitely worked into a schedule, everyday when i get home at 5:05 hes at the door and ready for some attention.
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If you get the kitten from the Humane Society, they may already be following this practice, but if not I would try a different branch. If you are using a vet who is clueless enough to ignore 10+ years of scientific studies and the endorsement of the American Veterinary Medical Assocation and American Animal Hospital Association, then I highly suggest you look for another vet. Do you really want that person caring for your furry friend?
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