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2. How do Cats and Dogs know which is cat food and which is dog food?

They know, especially dogs. If you leave the cat food bowl on the floor the dog will go after it before it goes for the dog food. Cat food is higher quality ingredients than dog food, and dogs know this because after they try cat food they think it tastes better. Cats usually won't eat the dog food if it is on the floor because of the same reasons. They know the cat food tastes better as well. Here is a solution to keep the dog from eating the cat's food. Put the cat food bowl up on the counter top where the dog can't reach it. Only the cat can jump up there, and the cat won't go near the dogs food bowl on the floor.

3. Why do cats come to visit my two spayed female cats?

she is probs just marking her terriotory./... are u sure kitty is spayed?????? because every once in a while cats come into season and all that cats are all over them

4. How do I stop other cats using my cat's catflap?

lol...I dont think there is...the same thing will happen to me if I got a cat flap, which Is why im against the idea...my cats wont go through it and other cats will! If putting a jug of water over the cat didnt help I dont know what will!

5. Are cats noses supposed to be cold if they are healthy like a dogs nose?

The whole nose thing is an old wives tale. If you don't think your cats are acting right or they seem sick then you should take them to the vet. It is hard to tell if a cat has a fever or not (unless you physically take thier temp) because their normal temp runs 101.5-102.5. Look for runny eyes, drainage from the nose, Lethargy, dehydration (skin pinch test: pinch the skin between the shoulder blades and lift up, if the skin does not drop back down quickly they may be dehydrated), sneezing, not wanting to eat/drink, or diarrhea or excessive/bloody urine or trouble urinating.

6. Why does my cat get so jealous of other cats?

Shes dominant, in the wild she would be the top cat in the pride. She is asserting her position. Be careful, the other cats could become very scared and start to hide and urinate on themselves. Give her something more productive to do with her time, dont yell at her (this will make it worse, cats think you are cheering them on!). If all else fails use a spray bottle of water to train her to stay away.

7. How to bring a new cat into a house with existing cats?

It will happen on its own , They all have their territorial spots , but they will bond eventually.

8. How do you introduce 1 adult cat to a home that already has 2 adult cats?

Time heals most rifts. What has happened is that in the home with two adult cats, they have already established which one is the alpha cat. Now, a third cat has been added to the mix, and the answer as to which cat now is the alpha cat has to start all over again. Hissing and growling is most common, as most of it is bluff. Even raising a paw might happen, but it is extremely rare for any blood to be spilled. If that happens, you do have a problem. If you are around for a weekend and only hear hissing and growling, you can be relatively certain that they can roam free to help establish the pecking order. I have done a number of introductions, always when I was able to be around for a decent period of time. My approach has always been: here they are, they are staying, so get used to it. It usually settles down fairly quickly, and they establish the pecking order as to who is the alpha cat. Remember, cats normally hate changes, and this is a big change so they are upset. But they will get over it. And which cat is alpha is not set in stone, and may change over time. Once the hissing calms down, you still may hear an occasional hissing; that is likely when one of the cats is startled by the other cat. Sometimes you can rub each cat with the same towel, transferring the scents to each other and fooling them into thinking they all smell the same. This works, however, generally when they do not recognize the other cat, such as coming back with the dreaded 'vet smell'. This is not quite your situation.

9. How do outdoor cats do when you move?

If you can't take the cat with you and make it an indoor cat, let your neighbor take it. I have a cat sitting on my lap at this moment that was an outdoor cat and the people that owned it moved (they lived behind us) and took it with them and it came back to it's old home. Not unusual for an outdoor cat to do. They didn't want him, so I took him in. He is a great cat. He is now an inside cat only. Contrary to what people think, cats do not need to go outside and are very happy to stay indoors. Too bad you can't keep the cat in your home, you sound like you really like the cat.

10. Introducing new cats when moving into a new home that neither pet owner has lived in before?

When you are ready to move , let a friend move your cat , have them make the trip a little stressful. You be waiting for your cat at the new apartment ... thus the cat sees you as his savior. You saved it from the evil stranger who plucked it from its old sanctuary..and then save it ... your cat will be thrilled just to be with you. ditto for the boyfriends cat. GOOD LUCK

11. Did you know cats are at a serious risk for heartworm disease?

this is all true. i have had people come to me with the misnomer that dogs were the only animals susceptible to heartworms. that is far from the truth. thank you for this information and hopefully, there will be many people who will read it and act on it.

12. How do you introduce cats to each other?

Hi hun, Don't worry - this is totally normal! Because they haven't lived together for 2 years, in all honesty they may not even know that they are related. And even if they do, the battles about hierarchy will still exist in the same way as unrelated cats. Even though they are all male, there will need to be a hierarchy in place if you are planning to move in with your boyfriend. If you aren't planning to move in with your boyfriend, and you don't need to bring the cat over, I'd just leave it alone if I were you. Being moved around can be very traumatic for cats and really it's best to avoid it unless absolutely necessary. Let's say you're moving in with your boyfriend or you do need to bring your cat over to his.... They will all need to have a place in the hierarchy. This is why they hiss and scowl - all of them want to be 'top cat'. Most likely, your cat will have to take third position though! He is afterall an intruder in their eyes! This is something you have to let them work this out for themselves. Don't worry about them hissing - they will eventually accept him and it's completely normal. Try not to intervene too much - if you keep 'defending' your cat or telling your boyfriend's cats off, the problem will get worse because your boyfriend's cats will see the kitten as a threat. Your boyfriend's cats will think that you are taking the side of your cat, and this will make them anxious. Honestly, most cats do find a way of living with each other, even if they only tolerate each other's presence. If it helps, I took my kitten to see my mom's 3 cats (my childhood pets!). Oh boy, were they not impressed with that?! My kitten was being very fiesty, trying to rule the roost - and my mom's cats were having none of it! After a couple of hours, my kitten finally learnt that he came 4th in the kitty ranking. Once he'd accepted his position, they got on great. In fact, later that day they all slept together upstairs! Obviously because you're cat is 2 years old, he will not be as submissive as my kitten, so it will take a little while longer. So in a nutshell, my advice is this: If you don't *have* to take the cat round to your boyfriend's, just don't do it. Even if he spends a weekend there and gets along with the other cats, he may go back to square one if you separate them again. It may also be very stressful for your cat - trust me, he would rather be left at home alone for one night than taken to a new house with new smells, unfamiliar sights and two hostile cats. Cats are really creatures of habit and they much prefer their own territory. If you have to take him to your boyfriend's, then my advice is to let them get on with it. Supervise, but let them hiss and swat each other. It's natural, not dangerous, and it's the only way they'll learn to tolerate each other. Comfort your cat regularly, and try to comfort the other cats at the same time. Not only will this show the cats that you 'like' them all equally; but it will also mix their scents, which helps the introduction process. Good luck! xx Emmie You may want to read these: http://www.cuhumane.org/topics/catcat.html http://www.fourpaws.org/pages/adopting_pages/introducing_cats.html http://www.vetontheweb.co.uk/pet-clinic-detail.asp?id=471 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=AA=960S=2 http://www.littlebigcat.com/?action=libraryact=showitem=cattocatintroductions

13. What should I do with my cats after flea treatment?

you are allright to let them out to run around just keep an eye on them for any symptoms

14. How do you teach cats to eat out of their own food bowls?

Well, you don't need to feed them different foods. Kitten food doesn't contain any nutrients that adult food doesn't, and vice versa. Kitten food is little more than a marketing ploy by cat food mfrs. It makes you think it's necessary to feed kittens kitten food - but it's not. Kittens and adults need the same nutrients. Kittens need slighly more which can typically be accomplished by feeding them more. Which you should do because they require a ton more calories than adults. If you feed them both a good quality canned food, both will thrive. From my blog: This site has provided some info: http://www.maxshouse.com/feline_nutrition.htm. Energy Requirements for Kittens and Adult Cats Age kcal/lb body wt Kittens: 10 weeks 113 20 weeks 59 30 weeks 45 40 weeks 36 Adult Cats: Inactive 18 Active 20-30 Pregnant 45 Lactating* 56--145 So it appears that kittens need many more calories than adults. So why not just feed them more? This site has another table showing the minimum protein allowances for cats v. kittens. It boils down to kittens needing 4% more protein than adults. There were other items in there, but it didn't vary widely at all. Kittens need the same amount of fat. They need a little more calcium, phosphorous and magnesium. So in essence, it appears that so long as the food is adequately high in protein, your kitten will get what it needs - regardless of marketing hype.

15. How will my cats be if I leave for four months?

They might get a little depressed at the worst, and maybe sulk at you for your first few days back (cats like to give the silent-treatment...) but if they are together and there is someone in the house most of the time, they should be fine. Get them some toys they could plat together with while they're alone...

16. Do people think cats are evolving to become more dependent?

They are social animals - not as social as dogs, but I once saw as many as 10 stray cats walking around together like a pack. And of course, they're descendants of wild species and have been tamed over generations to accommodate man better. (You wouldn't want something with the temperament of a lynx in your home!) Some cat races also have characteristics. Siamese are more independent and haughty (they were once revered as Gods - as if cats didn't have enough of an ego!). Maine Coons are really friendly and affectionate. Spanish tabbies are quiet, etc... They've been bred that way. I don't think there's any recent development, though. Evolution doesn't work that fast.

17. How do I discourage cats from walking on my car?

Try something cats will wont like but u also remember if you put clrox, anything that is a cleaning soultion do put that is toxic you dont want to kill them though try a noise maker something loud just buy a car protector i know the cats will go on it but they wont stain it then!

18. Can cat owners train their cats to stay at home?

keep your cat inside. they live longer, happier, and healthier lives inside.

19. How can I get my cats to get along with my dog?

Sounds like you have a houseful!!! We have 3 cats and a Siberian Husky. They have, somehow, learned to all get along. It's nothing that we did, however. When we brought our dog home two years ago he had never seen a cat before and our cats had never seen a dog before! The first few days were pretty stressful because I was certain the dog was going to kill the cats!!!! Nothing bad happened, though. The worst thing that did happen was that the dog got his muzzle scratched a couple of times from the cats batting at him with their claws. Nothing that even drew blood, though. Now, after two years, they still tussle once in a while, but for the most part they just ignore one another. If Coby (the dog) sees one of the cats by his food or water bowl he will go up to them and bark at them -- like, get away from my stuff! Once in a while, just for fun, I think, one of our cats will purposely come up to him and cuff him on the head and then just walk away like she's gotten away with something!!!! The cats will hiss at him if he gets too close to them. It's comical to watch them interact with each other!

20. How can I help my cat adjust to the new cats?

Some cats (especially tortoiseshell) do not like other cats...they will sooner or later put up with them but that is it. It does depend how you introduce them on how fast they adjust. First put them in a separate room and when you introduce them make sure they are in a crate or pen. Buy some Feliway and/or Rescue Remedy to reduce the stress and keep them calm. Then put your cat in the room that the new cat has been in so it can get used to the smell of the new cat without confronting the new kitty. Just be patient for it takes time and each cat is different...some take longer than others to adjust. Good luck!