we have a 1.5 yr old dog and our new kitten does not like dogs so she starts to bite me and everyone that comes in her way. our dog is use to cats and loves them but the kitten has no reason to not like dogs so we were told by spca where we got her from. at first she was sweet as pie then she had a problem with the kids, after a while she got use to 'em but the dog she gets into growling and biting and scratching that i don't know what to do.after a while she goes back to being a sweet cat again can any one help us thanks.
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Just give it time, she will get used to the dog. Even if they don't become buddies, she should at least learn to tolerate him/her. At 4 months, cats are still pretty scared of a lot of things. She got used to the kids, odds are, she'll get used to the dog.
She's biting people because of redirected aggression. She's upset about the dog and is taking it out on anything that gets near her. So give her some space when the dog is around. And it would probably be best to separate them at night..just to ensure the safety of both of them.
But please don't declaw your cat. The idiot who said they don't need their claws.well, is an idiot. Cats do need their claws for many things (defense, marking their scent, toning their muscles..it's also therapeutic for them to scratch). And declawing is very cruel! They amputate a bone in the cat's foot..it would be the equivalent of someone cutting the tip of your finger off at the first knuckle. Behavioral problems can arise after declawing, as well (the two big ones being litter box avoidance and biting). Read this site for more info;
http://www.declawing.com/
And I highly recommend Cats for Dummies 2nd Edition. There are tips in there for introducing cats to other animals, AND a whole section on the declawing issue.
Good luck!
I'm not sure, but I think she will get used to the dog because she is only 4 months old. At 1.5 years old, the dog is still pretty much a pup and will be OK. Just try to make sure she doesn't scratch the dogs eyes!! Good luck to all of you!
Maybe you should declaw her, if she is an inside cat and the dog hasn;t harmed her, there is no reason to have the claws.
not many cats or kittens willin like dogs around them . they might think the dogs will hurt them or bite them either both can be harm .
had your dog ever get along with any cats before ?
Monday, May 24, 2010
My 4 month old kitten has a small lump on her head.Is it normal or is something infectious?
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It is hard to say what it is without looking at it, but no it's not normal. I would take her/him to the vet and have him look at it. It may be that your kitten has been scratched by another cat and it has gotten infected. Your vet should be able to tell you for sure.
It not "normal" for you, your cat or your dog to have a lump on the body. Your cat must be seeing a vet for shots and at four months plans should be made for neutering so it is something your vet needs to investigate.
i would keep an eye on it and mention it to the vet next time you go
It may have gotten clawed by another kitten or cat. It could be a pocket of infection.Cats claws are loaded with bacteria from contact with feces.Lance it with a sterile needle to drain the infection then keep area clean with alcohol.If nothing comes out consult a vet.
not seeing it or anything I can't tell you but your vet can take her in to be seen.
Take it to your vet. It could be serious. Good luck and God bless you and your cat.
My 4 month old cat..fetches??
I got a new cat a few weeks ago, and she loves this one particular spongy soccer ball toy, she'll chase it any where,and she brings it back for more, how unusual is this? At least for a cat and one her age?
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I used to have a siamese ragdoll, who had a toy she loved. Her Bud. She would look all over for it. Bring it to you when she wanted to play and sleep with it. Cats are supposed to be smarter than dogs. So fetching is good. Someday soon we'll see you on TV with your cat that can fetch a beer.
Maybe it's a dog in a cat's body?
It's very unusual for a cat to play fetch, but if it likes doing it might as well play along.
next time use a hand grenade
Many cats play fetch.
I have had several that do.
My Mikey loves his soft, beat-up furry ball. As many times as we will throw it, he will bring it back for more. :-))
I had one that would fetch one of those party blowers. The paper tube things at kids parties that roll out when you blow into them. She loved them and would chase them all over the house.
My friend has a cat that will fetch bouncy balls. Like you get in gumball machines at the grocery store. It's the funniest thing if you toss it down the stairs, the cat all but falls over herself to get it.
I had 3 cats do that, it is so cool! Keep doing it because when they get older they either forget how or get lazy. Have fun with your cute baby they love the attention.
we had a wonderful cat that fetched just like a dog
enjoy her, this is a little unusual
My cats Chase a tennis ball when rolled across the lawn but they don't bring it back.
Your lucky to have such a playful cat.
My cat does it too. He is particularly clever, I admit. We also play footbal together (I kick the ball, he catches it and kicks it back to me).
That is actually very cute. My cat get's on his back paws and boxes with people.
HOW COOL IS THAT.MY DOG LEARNT TO DANCE WHEN HE WAS 5 MTHS OLD..SEE WOT ELSE YOU CAN GET IT TO DO.
My kitty has done that since she was a baby, now she is nearly 1! I had never seen a cat do that before! She has a toy mouse that she will bring to you for you to throw and she brings it back for more! She will also do it with a scrunched up paper ball!
I have hadmany cats over the years, we have only hadd one that fetched. So, i would say that it is not a common thing for a cat to do.
I had a cat once, who as a kitten of probably about the same age you speak of, would also return a toy to me, and wait for me to throw it again. Unfortunately, and I don't know why, he stopped doing this. It had been so cool, as I'm sure you feel. Just keep it up, so your cat doesn't forget how to do this.
hi, i also have a cat(max) who also does this, it means they are very smart, and have learned if they return it, you will play with them, however yes it is rare, as my other 4 dont do this at all
have fun with her
I currently have a cat that fetches. She's a trip! She also plays with this piece of string that came off the cat food bag (the stiff pull string to open it). She'll take it into the kitchen and grab it in her mouth and turn in circles like she's chasing it. The more we laugh at her the faster she goes.
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I used to have a siamese ragdoll, who had a toy she loved. Her Bud. She would look all over for it. Bring it to you when she wanted to play and sleep with it. Cats are supposed to be smarter than dogs. So fetching is good. Someday soon we'll see you on TV with your cat that can fetch a beer.
Maybe it's a dog in a cat's body?
It's very unusual for a cat to play fetch, but if it likes doing it might as well play along.
next time use a hand grenade
Many cats play fetch.
I have had several that do.
My Mikey loves his soft, beat-up furry ball. As many times as we will throw it, he will bring it back for more. :-))
I had one that would fetch one of those party blowers. The paper tube things at kids parties that roll out when you blow into them. She loved them and would chase them all over the house.
My friend has a cat that will fetch bouncy balls. Like you get in gumball machines at the grocery store. It's the funniest thing if you toss it down the stairs, the cat all but falls over herself to get it.
I had 3 cats do that, it is so cool! Keep doing it because when they get older they either forget how or get lazy. Have fun with your cute baby they love the attention.
we had a wonderful cat that fetched just like a dog
enjoy her, this is a little unusual
My cats Chase a tennis ball when rolled across the lawn but they don't bring it back.
Your lucky to have such a playful cat.
My cat does it too. He is particularly clever, I admit. We also play footbal together (I kick the ball, he catches it and kicks it back to me).
That is actually very cute. My cat get's on his back paws and boxes with people.
HOW COOL IS THAT.MY DOG LEARNT TO DANCE WHEN HE WAS 5 MTHS OLD..SEE WOT ELSE YOU CAN GET IT TO DO.
My kitty has done that since she was a baby, now she is nearly 1! I had never seen a cat do that before! She has a toy mouse that she will bring to you for you to throw and she brings it back for more! She will also do it with a scrunched up paper ball!
I have hadmany cats over the years, we have only hadd one that fetched. So, i would say that it is not a common thing for a cat to do.
I had a cat once, who as a kitten of probably about the same age you speak of, would also return a toy to me, and wait for me to throw it again. Unfortunately, and I don't know why, he stopped doing this. It had been so cool, as I'm sure you feel. Just keep it up, so your cat doesn't forget how to do this.
hi, i also have a cat(max) who also does this, it means they are very smart, and have learned if they return it, you will play with them, however yes it is rare, as my other 4 dont do this at all
have fun with her
I currently have a cat that fetches. She's a trip! She also plays with this piece of string that came off the cat food bag (the stiff pull string to open it). She'll take it into the kitchen and grab it in her mouth and turn in circles like she's chasing it. The more we laugh at her the faster she goes.
my 4 month old cat has runny poo gray/green colour dont no what to do please help?
my cat is 4 months old and is well with in himself but the runny poo is worring me
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Hi Kelly.there are many variants which can cause diarrhea in cats. If the food was suddenly switched this would cause bowel disturbances. If there's some bacteria such as coccidia or giardia (giardia includes a little blood and mucous) or parasites--worms. A vet will need to have a fresh feces sample to examine for cause and then to properly treat. Young cats that have diarrhea for more than a few days will become quickly dehydrated and may need subcutaneous fluids (SubQ .similar to IV fluids).
Coccidia: http://www.westlakeanimalhospital.com/en.
Giardia: http://cats.about.com/od/gastrictractdis.
Feline Diarrhea: http://www.animalhelp.com/pets/articlede.
clean it up
Call the vet being that young they can dehydrate very quickly. Good luck
Veterinarian get off line and go see one. HELLLOOOOO!!
Time for a visit to the vet..
Phone your vet.
草你妈
take him to a vet
What goes in must come out. What are you feeding you cat? Has it has all it's shots?
This sounds like a problem with the level of bacteria in the gut, you really should consult you vet as kittens can lose condition with frightening speed
Good luck
It's not unusual for kittens to have diarrhea while still nursing, or even for a little while after being weaned, but since your kitten is now 16 weeks old, I'm assuming he's been weaned for a while, and this diarrhea just started up. And since the color is so odd, it's time for a trip to the vet. And do it soon! Any problem can kill a kitten quickly.
Depends how long this has been going on for ?
Cats can catch little bugs and illness's like us so they make get the runs now and then. our cats do every now and then and as long as it doesn't go on for more than 3 days I shouldn't worry too much. Have you wormed him yet, that may be why, or changed his food. Cats as you may know already are very fussy with their food. clean fresh water so he doesn't get dehydrated after having the runs.
If still worried then take him to the vets.
And you still sitting in front of the computer? Take your poor cat see the vet as quick as you can..Runnnnn.
What are you feeding your kitten? Try Junior canned food / pouches, and see if that has any effect. Kibble food can cause runny stools, as there is so much in it that cats cannot digest.
When you buy food, go for foods that have _very_ low carbohydrates and little carb sources (try for no corn and rice foods, if you can access them). There is info on good foods at www.catinfo.org and some home preparing recipes at www.catnutrition.org.
But a visit to the vet, or at least a phone call, is always a good idea. make sure he has had all his shots and de-worming too.
You need to make an apointment with your local vet. There could be a number of reasons this is happening, including your cat's diet. Your vet will probably want a "fresh" sample as well.. as gross as it sounds. When you call to make an apointment you should ask.
Pleasse contact a vet or if you are unable to afford vets fees try RSPCA,PDSA or BLUE CROSS poor little thing needs checking over. Do not feed regualr kat food or give milk : Give water and a ;ittle boiled chiken and rice BUT 1ST SEEK ADVICE
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Hi Kelly.there are many variants which can cause diarrhea in cats. If the food was suddenly switched this would cause bowel disturbances. If there's some bacteria such as coccidia or giardia (giardia includes a little blood and mucous) or parasites--worms. A vet will need to have a fresh feces sample to examine for cause and then to properly treat. Young cats that have diarrhea for more than a few days will become quickly dehydrated and may need subcutaneous fluids (SubQ .similar to IV fluids).
Coccidia: http://www.westlakeanimalhospital.com/en.
Giardia: http://cats.about.com/od/gastrictractdis.
Feline Diarrhea: http://www.animalhelp.com/pets/articlede.
clean it up
Call the vet being that young they can dehydrate very quickly. Good luck
Veterinarian get off line and go see one. HELLLOOOOO!!
Time for a visit to the vet..
Phone your vet.
草你妈
take him to a vet
What goes in must come out. What are you feeding you cat? Has it has all it's shots?
This sounds like a problem with the level of bacteria in the gut, you really should consult you vet as kittens can lose condition with frightening speed
Good luck
It's not unusual for kittens to have diarrhea while still nursing, or even for a little while after being weaned, but since your kitten is now 16 weeks old, I'm assuming he's been weaned for a while, and this diarrhea just started up. And since the color is so odd, it's time for a trip to the vet. And do it soon! Any problem can kill a kitten quickly.
Depends how long this has been going on for ?
Cats can catch little bugs and illness's like us so they make get the runs now and then. our cats do every now and then and as long as it doesn't go on for more than 3 days I shouldn't worry too much. Have you wormed him yet, that may be why, or changed his food. Cats as you may know already are very fussy with their food. clean fresh water so he doesn't get dehydrated after having the runs.
If still worried then take him to the vets.
And you still sitting in front of the computer? Take your poor cat see the vet as quick as you can..Runnnnn.
What are you feeding your kitten? Try Junior canned food / pouches, and see if that has any effect. Kibble food can cause runny stools, as there is so much in it that cats cannot digest.
When you buy food, go for foods that have _very_ low carbohydrates and little carb sources (try for no corn and rice foods, if you can access them). There is info on good foods at www.catinfo.org and some home preparing recipes at www.catnutrition.org.
But a visit to the vet, or at least a phone call, is always a good idea. make sure he has had all his shots and de-worming too.
You need to make an apointment with your local vet. There could be a number of reasons this is happening, including your cat's diet. Your vet will probably want a "fresh" sample as well.. as gross as it sounds. When you call to make an apointment you should ask.
Pleasse contact a vet or if you are unable to afford vets fees try RSPCA,PDSA or BLUE CROSS poor little thing needs checking over. Do not feed regualr kat food or give milk : Give water and a ;ittle boiled chiken and rice BUT 1ST SEEK ADVICE
My 4 month old cat has had Diarrhea for about 6 days should i take her to the vet? or what should I feed her?
SHe has engery and seems to be fine she just has diarrhea. I've be monitoring her eating, drinking, and how many times she poops. Shes eating fine drinking right and poops 2-3 times a day as usual. I heard if u feed cats grass it helps but I haven't done it cause i'm not sure about it. Please only answer if you REALLY know what to do about this. I don't want to make her sicker than what she is.
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whatever you do DO NOT give your cat human medicine as some idiot suggested, that could kill it. You must take your cat to the vet ASAP ( SINCE THIS QUESTION WAS POSTED 15 HOURS AGO I HOPE YOU HAVE) 6 days is way too long for you to leave this cat without attention from a vet.
Take her to the vet, she may have worms or be really sick, six days is too long to have diarrhea.
Make sure you aren't giving her any milk, milk can give cats diarrhea. If this continues, I would call the vet.
take her to the vet ASAP!! DUH!!
it's NOT rocket science ok!!
Take her to the vet. Diarehha is not normal. especially for 6 days she will get dehydrated and very ill fast so it is best to get her to the vet as soon as possible.
She will eat grass if SHE wants to. Have you changed her food? Are you buying the cheapy cat food? I prefer Iams or the new Fancy Feast dry. Stay away from canned food except for an occasional treat.
I rescued a kitty once, brought her home, fed her milk and then named her Squirt once I saw the results of my good intentions. Milk really messes with their tummies, so give that up too! They like it but should not have it.
Have you changed her food, or have you been consistant with the same food? Changing a kitties food, giving it milk, or giving it table scraps can all give kitty the runs, but they can have a disease that doesn't show symptoms until when they are a little older, and of course worms will almost always give a kitty the runs.
Better to take her to be checked just in case.and kitties need to be wormed once in a while anyway.
first don't feed her any human food the worst u can give her is ham. Feed her solid cat or dog food.
go to the vet after u give her a good diet wait maybe a day or two to go to the vet after you switch her diet.
it could also be tapeworm that can cause diarrhea
before it gets too late, take her to the vet asap!! You will regret forever if it's too late.
You should definitely take her to a vet.
You are risking her getting dehydrated, she should see a vet.
They may tell you to change her diet and how to.
If you want to get her grass - some cats like it. You can buy them the right kind at Petco. Do NOT let her eat any regular houseplants. Some of them are poisonous to cats (Specifically Easter Lilies!)
definitely take her to the vet!! she could have worms or something terrible wrong!!
Is she an in door cat or out door? Try a tsp of pepto bismal twice a day. Take her off wet food and feed dry. Try giving her food ennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. (acidophilus.) 30 to 50 mg.
the frist answer here is very true --take your kitten to the vet . It could die.Kittens can get dehidered very fast .If you love her you will take her to the vet.
I guess my question is about the same as everyone else's.what are you feeding kitty? Too much dairy, cheapie kitty food, human food..? Diahrea for six days is not a good sign.if nothing else, call your local vet..some vets have an "ask a nurse" program and they'll help you over the phone.
Try changing her food and give her one capful of Kaopectate in a can of soft food that will help firm her stools.
Give her some cooked beef. I know it sounds weird, but it works. Fry her a little ground beef if nothing else. If that doesn't work, take her to your vet.
First off it could be the cat food that she is eatting. What kind are you feeding her? try giving her some rice cooked in chicken broth.. You can also give her 1cc. of keopectate.If I can help I am at mfroeh@yahoo.com
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whatever you do DO NOT give your cat human medicine as some idiot suggested, that could kill it. You must take your cat to the vet ASAP ( SINCE THIS QUESTION WAS POSTED 15 HOURS AGO I HOPE YOU HAVE) 6 days is way too long for you to leave this cat without attention from a vet.
Take her to the vet, she may have worms or be really sick, six days is too long to have diarrhea.
Make sure you aren't giving her any milk, milk can give cats diarrhea. If this continues, I would call the vet.
take her to the vet ASAP!! DUH!!
it's NOT rocket science ok!!
Take her to the vet. Diarehha is not normal. especially for 6 days she will get dehydrated and very ill fast so it is best to get her to the vet as soon as possible.
She will eat grass if SHE wants to. Have you changed her food? Are you buying the cheapy cat food? I prefer Iams or the new Fancy Feast dry. Stay away from canned food except for an occasional treat.
I rescued a kitty once, brought her home, fed her milk and then named her Squirt once I saw the results of my good intentions. Milk really messes with their tummies, so give that up too! They like it but should not have it.
Have you changed her food, or have you been consistant with the same food? Changing a kitties food, giving it milk, or giving it table scraps can all give kitty the runs, but they can have a disease that doesn't show symptoms until when they are a little older, and of course worms will almost always give a kitty the runs.
Better to take her to be checked just in case.and kitties need to be wormed once in a while anyway.
first don't feed her any human food the worst u can give her is ham. Feed her solid cat or dog food.
go to the vet after u give her a good diet wait maybe a day or two to go to the vet after you switch her diet.
it could also be tapeworm that can cause diarrhea
before it gets too late, take her to the vet asap!! You will regret forever if it's too late.
You should definitely take her to a vet.
You are risking her getting dehydrated, she should see a vet.
They may tell you to change her diet and how to.
If you want to get her grass - some cats like it. You can buy them the right kind at Petco. Do NOT let her eat any regular houseplants. Some of them are poisonous to cats (Specifically Easter Lilies!)
definitely take her to the vet!! she could have worms or something terrible wrong!!
Is she an in door cat or out door? Try a tsp of pepto bismal twice a day. Take her off wet food and feed dry. Try giving her food ennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. (acidophilus.) 30 to 50 mg.
the frist answer here is very true --take your kitten to the vet . It could die.Kittens can get dehidered very fast .If you love her you will take her to the vet.
I guess my question is about the same as everyone else's.what are you feeding kitty? Too much dairy, cheapie kitty food, human food..? Diahrea for six days is not a good sign.if nothing else, call your local vet..some vets have an "ask a nurse" program and they'll help you over the phone.
Try changing her food and give her one capful of Kaopectate in a can of soft food that will help firm her stools.
Give her some cooked beef. I know it sounds weird, but it works. Fry her a little ground beef if nothing else. If that doesn't work, take her to your vet.
First off it could be the cat food that she is eatting. What kind are you feeding her? try giving her some rice cooked in chicken broth.. You can also give her 1cc. of keopectate.If I can help I am at mfroeh@yahoo.com
My 4 mo kitten keeps chewing telephone cords. What can I do to get him to stop?
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Yikes! I know a cat that actually electrocuted himself doing that. He recovered but it wasn't pretty.
You could try a bitter spray like "Bitter Apple". It makes things taste bad so that the cat won't bother with it. Also make sure that the cat has toys etc to play with and chew on to help distract him from the cords.
Keep a close eye on him!
Best of luck!
buy him a lilttle toy, the reason he is doing that is because he is teething :]. awww! my cat`s all old. lol.
Cover the cord or wind up the cord and go to the pets store and buy your cat some toys that resemble the phone cords. But be sure you keep that phone cord hid the best you can so that he doesn't play with it it can electrocute him
get him some grass to eat, and rub some lemon juice on the cords.
if you catch your kitten chewing any cord het a spray bottle of water and spray him ONCE only once you do not want him getting sick if that does not work go to a pet store and get something called green apple its sour and taste nasty to them so when they bite the wire they dont like the taste in turn they stop biting whatever it is that taste nasy and if that doesnt work call your vet make an appointment and he should be able to help you.
Same thing happens to me just keep the wires on high evaltion or get a wireless phone.
I had the same problem with my cat when she was a kitten also,and I found that spraying a topical biting deterrent on items such as cords really helped to diminish that habit. I used this great product called Biter Apple biting deterrent. I'm sure pretty much any pet store( like Petsmart or Pet co.) carries this product or one like it. Well good bye and good luck with your kitten! :)
I've read that cats really dislike citrus. I would suggest taking some fresh orange or lemon peel and rubbing it on the cord every couple of days until kitty gets the idea to leave it alone.
When my adult female cat was a kitten I had to use hot peppers to prevent her from chewing up power cords and anything else that she tried destroying. All you have to do is go to your local store or food market and get some hot peppers then take them home and rub some of the juice on the power cords and that should put a stop to your kittens chewing problem also try getting some catnip to distract the kittens attention or even lots of toys with feathers attached.
My 4 cats (3 boys, 1 girl--all fixed) have started spraying--how can I stop this?
1.5 years ago, I got married and moved my 2 cats in with my husband's 2 cats. They never got along, but up until recently there haven't been any spraying issues. I've caught 2 boys in the act, and also caught the girl peeing in the corner. They've been checked out for UTIs, and I've tried such remedies as Feliway, and using enzyme cleaners to get out the smell, but it hasn't worked. Any ideas?
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Often when you combine two households together including animals you will have some problems( as you have noticed). The same problem has happened to me -- so all I can tell you is what is working for me. But first the reason(s) your cats are spraying (1) your cats are territorial, which means they will mark what they consider their space or area. (2) there may be scents from previous animals they are trying to cover up with their own scent (3) Are there any stray cats roaming the area outside that are possibliy marking the area?? Your cats will retaliate by marking the inside of the home to let the strays know this is their area. (4) They might simply be expressing their dislike for one another in the household. Now what may help with the smell inside the house (1) an equal mixture of white vinegar and water sprayed directly to the areas sprayed (as soon as possible to time of spraying) (2) search the internet for products that claim to remove odors completely and maybe try some. (3) Pulling up carpeted areas that are liked to targeted and bleach underneath / or refinish(replace) wooded areas ( bleach mixture should be in the ratio of 1 to 10, 1 part bleach/ 10 part water) ; mixture should remain on location for a few minutes and wiped off quickly to prevent discoloration of wood/underneath material. (4) for the outside -- you can try planting a herb/plant called Rue in plentitude around the home; some say mixing in the old cat litter into the soil or plant material used in gardening or flower beds will deter the strays outside; Or there is trying to trap the strays and make sure they find ways to shelters for new homes or such. I have had some success with the rue outside and white vinegar mix inside ( thank god for warm weather and open windows during treatments) I have also had success with pulling up carpeted areas and bleach treating spots. So I hope this helps and if you find anything else that works let me know so I can try it too.
Cats who suddenly start doing this usually have a health problem (which you have ruled out) or are experiencing a behavioral problem. Sounds to me like they are not happy. Not much really works to remove the smell. I've actually had to paint wood floors to seal the smell in to the wood because nothing else worked. Maybe you could restrict 2 cats to one part of the hosue, and the other 2 to another part. This will give them all some space, and maybe they won't be so angry. Good luck.
Change the litter frequently. Use one that absorbs odor, like FreshStep. Dirty litter turns off cats and gets them spraying to tell you. Let the cats have time alone in a room of their own (with litter) as they may not all want to be together all the time. Clean up all sprays with something like "Urine Gone". Check if any cats are "stooping down" and dropping urine as that might mean they have a bladdar infection and need to see the vet. Make sure they all have food they like, like Science Diet. Don't skimp on crummy food. If cats spray they are trying to tell you something and if they are all fixed it may not be marking territory. Good luck.
are they fixed if not you should get them fixed but I have seen fixed cats spray but it was out side thank god but I believe that it is a Territorial thing so I don't know what to tell you
Do you have 4 litter boxes? Some cats just won't share.
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Is there someone new in the household? Someone new outside? Is there a stray hanging around outside? Something is making them feel threatened and territorial issues have popped up. Did you get another pet like a dog? If this just started and there are no health issues something has made them feel their territory has or is being threatened. Try to figure out when it started and what has been new since then. Good luck.
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Often when you combine two households together including animals you will have some problems( as you have noticed). The same problem has happened to me -- so all I can tell you is what is working for me. But first the reason(s) your cats are spraying (1) your cats are territorial, which means they will mark what they consider their space or area. (2) there may be scents from previous animals they are trying to cover up with their own scent (3) Are there any stray cats roaming the area outside that are possibliy marking the area?? Your cats will retaliate by marking the inside of the home to let the strays know this is their area. (4) They might simply be expressing their dislike for one another in the household. Now what may help with the smell inside the house (1) an equal mixture of white vinegar and water sprayed directly to the areas sprayed (as soon as possible to time of spraying) (2) search the internet for products that claim to remove odors completely and maybe try some. (3) Pulling up carpeted areas that are liked to targeted and bleach underneath / or refinish(replace) wooded areas ( bleach mixture should be in the ratio of 1 to 10, 1 part bleach/ 10 part water) ; mixture should remain on location for a few minutes and wiped off quickly to prevent discoloration of wood/underneath material. (4) for the outside -- you can try planting a herb/plant called Rue in plentitude around the home; some say mixing in the old cat litter into the soil or plant material used in gardening or flower beds will deter the strays outside; Or there is trying to trap the strays and make sure they find ways to shelters for new homes or such. I have had some success with the rue outside and white vinegar mix inside ( thank god for warm weather and open windows during treatments) I have also had success with pulling up carpeted areas and bleach treating spots. So I hope this helps and if you find anything else that works let me know so I can try it too.
Cats who suddenly start doing this usually have a health problem (which you have ruled out) or are experiencing a behavioral problem. Sounds to me like they are not happy. Not much really works to remove the smell. I've actually had to paint wood floors to seal the smell in to the wood because nothing else worked. Maybe you could restrict 2 cats to one part of the hosue, and the other 2 to another part. This will give them all some space, and maybe they won't be so angry. Good luck.
Change the litter frequently. Use one that absorbs odor, like FreshStep. Dirty litter turns off cats and gets them spraying to tell you. Let the cats have time alone in a room of their own (with litter) as they may not all want to be together all the time. Clean up all sprays with something like "Urine Gone". Check if any cats are "stooping down" and dropping urine as that might mean they have a bladdar infection and need to see the vet. Make sure they all have food they like, like Science Diet. Don't skimp on crummy food. If cats spray they are trying to tell you something and if they are all fixed it may not be marking territory. Good luck.
are they fixed if not you should get them fixed but I have seen fixed cats spray but it was out side thank god but I believe that it is a Territorial thing so I don't know what to tell you
Do you have 4 litter boxes? Some cats just won't share.
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Is there someone new in the household? Someone new outside? Is there a stray hanging around outside? Something is making them feel threatened and territorial issues have popped up. Did you get another pet like a dog? If this just started and there are no health issues something has made them feel their territory has or is being threatened. Try to figure out when it started and what has been new since then. Good luck.
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