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Comments (8)Both my cats are female, almost 4 years old. I also agree that they can be extremely finicky about their litter AND the size of their box. I had to get one of them declawed when we moved...she was clawing everything, especially ME whenever she wanted to knead me. The vet insisted that I use "Yesterday's News" litter (one made out of newspaper) instead of their regular scoopable clay type. NEITHER cat would use the box until I switched back. And if I try to use too small a box (like the one I used when we moved and had to confine them to a huge kennel for the day), the BMs didn't make it into the box. I've also had female cats in the past with bladder issues that would spray, especially in the spring...It is not just males that spray. And they were spayed. Char...See MoreMaine Coon Grooming/#2
Comments (11)Well, different things work for different people. I wouldn't say Fatty (The MC) is "friends" with Lola, but they do like each other and Fatty just jumps on the couch for my attention and sometimes acts as if Lola isn't there. Sometimes Fatty will lay next to Lola and they cuddle a bit, but nothing major. You know how MC's are. They have a mind of their own and don't always seem all "there". We have two beagles and Lola(the foxhound). Because they are all hounds, we were very strict when introducing them to the cats. We had all three dogs and then I acquired the cats, so the cats were the new ones. All dogs are different, but hounds are obviously hunting dogs, and tend to have rather strong chasing instincts. The most important part of it all is that the CATS had control over their exposure to the DOGS, not the other way around. This is really important. The cats need to meet the dogs on their own time and way. Doing it the other way around will not work. Anyhoo, we taught our dogs the "leave it" command with the cats. Because they are all hounds, we can't trust the dogs to be "friends" with the cats. When the cats started coming to the gate to the living room, and then started exploring the living room, everytime one of the dogs: 1. Started staring. 2. Started running. 3. Started sniffing and investigating the cat or the area they were. 4. Actually was staring, We said "leave it" very sternly. The key to us was training the dogs to essentially "ignore" the cat. It has worked very well. After about a week of training, the dogs were acting like the cats weren't there. After a year, they still pretty much ignore the cats. They sniff sometimes, and every once in a while try to say hello, but for the most part, the dogs act as if the cats are not even there. This was the only way we felt that we could have them co-exist. We have not had ONE problem with them coexisting using this method. Lola is by far the most laidback one, so the cats do not mind being around here. Sometimes they chase her long tail. The beagles though, eh. The cats aren't too fond of them. I know the beagles want to chase and sniff the cats, but it's strictly not allowed. The cats get to do as they please, within reason. They aren't allowed to tease the dogs, but if the dogs get to close to the cats for any reason, and the cats swap, then that is fine. And it depends on the cat. Fatty (the MC) couldn't care less about the dogs. He goes in the kitchen with them when it's feeding time and drinks from their bowl. He'll beg in the kitchen with the dogs. He doesn't care. Baloney (our other cat, just a regular short hair), does not care for the dogs really. It took him several months to be comfortable down here with them. He's a lot better now, but if the dogs get too close, he does swat them. So, in essence, after that long post, the best way we treated the situation was to teach the "leave it" command and teach the dogs that the cats were to be ignored as if they were simply moving fixtures. After the dogs have been taught that, the cats and dogs may become friends, or may not, just depends on the personalities involved....See Morewhat to do when you see a stray cat?
Comments (30)Looks like I'm having this conversation with myself now! Anyway, last night I got to interact with "Henry" again. I put a generous serving of food on a paper plate and put it out in the bushes where his area usually is. I went back inside for about 5 minutes... just long enough to plate myself a slice of cheesecake. Then went out with the flashlight to find not only Henry but another baby grey tabby chowing down fiercly! The new arrival is feral... it ran as soon as I shone the light on the feast. Henry gave me a HISS as I approached. I sat down right beside him and started petting him on the head and back. Even scratched his ears. He didn't even acknowledge my presence... just continued munching. He must have been STARVING. As soon as he finsished the food (3 minutes flat 2 cups of dry food was GONE) he gave a final hiss and darted off into the woods. I guess I've got a routine going now and I will just supply food until I can gain the trust of the poor thing! I didn't hear a single purr so I am assusming survival is more important than interaction at this point. Since there is a white collar (no ID tags!) and the cat ate in front of me I'm assuming he's owned a human before... just wonder if he ran away or was dumped!...See MoreOT: very funny for dog and cat lovers
Comments (24)I love that email... i have it saved in my "saved" mail folder. that email came with pictures..soo funny!!! so true if you have a dog and cat!!!! the first time i read it i was laughing so hard...it is great!!!!!! love the video alphaba...my dog and cat would never tolerate that, either way. although i wish they would, but they do get along very nicely most of the time. the cat tortures the dog alot which is hysterical. he is long gone and she is still wondering what the H**L just happened! they make us laugh every day...what a joy they are. thanks again for the video!...See More- 9 years ago
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