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I am currently owned by 3 mixed breed cats ranging from 4 to 10 years old. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats in different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on feral cat colonies, help rehabilitate strays and find them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there is a significant difference. New cat/kitten introductions can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because they are territorial and don't like change. There is a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a house with one or more resident cats. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am not a veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.
I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am the proud pet guardian of three wonderful cats. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up.
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My favorite part of being a pet parent is that cats mirror the behaviors that you see in big cats. In essence, being a cat guardian allows people to experience the joy of life with a lion on a smaller scale.
Part of having a lifelong love affair with cats of all sizes is knowing that no matter how many years one studies there`s always something new to learn about cats. If you take a risk and invest your heart in each cat in your life you`ll be amazed at the results. Cats aren't aloof, they simply remember being treated like gods.
Behavioral issues a common cause of death in cats. Too many healthy, cats are euthanised because their guardians can`t find help to correct behavioral issues. A can of compressed air (used for cleaning electronics) or a spray bottle filled with water is handy for delivering unpleasant but humane consequences for undesirable behaviors.
Statistics seem to show that cats are viewed as disposable pets, only 3% of cats admitted to shelters are reclaimed. Spaying and neutering is a humane way of reducing these sad statistics. Take responsibility for your cats, spay and neuter them to reduce overpopulation and change these statistics.
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Allysha, I too have rescued emaciated kittens on more than one occasion. This baby is still quite young, give her time to get herself sorted out - with proper feeding, gentle therapy in the form of
Lisa, The history you've provided is quite brief and I'm not sure that I have a complete understanding of what's going on with this kitty and your partner. I have a few questions that will hopefully
Annie, She might be pregnant, but there are other issues that might cause her belly to sway, become swollen and feel as though there might be something in there. The best way to know for certain whether
Allison, This kitten really should see a vet ASAP, she likely has some sort of heavy parasite burden causing the blood in her stool which can be rapidly fatal in young kittens. It's also possible that
Angela, I have a few questions that will hopefully help me get a clearer picture of why this kitty has such bad gas and what we can do to help her become less offensive. - What brand of food is this
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