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Every breeder wants a happy cat family where everyone gets along. It can be very distressing when two cats take a dislike to one another — and aren't afraid to show it.
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Imagine the disappointment when you put the male in with a queen in heat . . . and instead of a romantic tryst, he attacks her! Fear not. There are solutions to their romantic speed bump.
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While amitriptyline was originally developed out of a need in human medicine as an anti-anxiety medication, in cats it is prescribed for conditions such as urinating out of the litter box, spraying and excessive grooming.
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A breeder shares her experience with the use of the medication, Amitriptylene, to control and eliminate a cat`s poor litter box habit.
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Occasionally, a well-planned breeding you are looking forward to takes an unexpected detour when the bride and groom develop a dislike for one another. There are ways you can encourage love to bloom between even the most uncooperative of fiancées.
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The human antidepressant, Buspar, has proven effective at treating cats with behavioral and litterbox issues.
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Although it is rare, sometimes a female cat will kill her kittens, or those belonging to another cat. There are several recognized reasons for this type of behavior. The smart cat breeder learns about this strange behavior — and how to prevent it.
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You may think only puppies and dogs need to have a chew toy - but you would be wrong. Some cats like to chew too, but you want to be careful what type of chew toys you give yo your kitty with an oral fixation...
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Clicker training offers you an effective communication tool to use with your cat. You can click and reward for subtle behaviors you normally wouldn't be able to acknowledge. This can be particularly helpful when dealing with an aggressive cat.
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Have you ever been petting your cat and it suddenly turns around and bites you? Learn why this happens upon occasion, and how to discourage the unwelcome behavior.
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Have you ever encountered a full-grown adult cat that becomes hysterical near water and fights tooth and nail to avoid a bath? Learn this simply technique of behavior modification that will help the kitty make friends with the water.
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Feliway is a synthetic copy of the feline facial pheromone that can be effective in reducing a cat's stress level and changing unwanted behavior such as spraying and scratching.
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Cats can be kleptomaniacs. For instance, there is a kitty in New York who is a known serial glove-snatcher.
Especially near the last few months of campaign season and with the spring breeding season just around the corner, it isn't unusual to see the occasional grumpy campaign cat. Here are some tips for sweetening the kitty's attitude.
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If your show cat has been traumatized, there are several techniques you can use to help him overcome his fear and return to the show ring.
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Whether a pet kitten or a show star, every cat should be accustomed to being groomed, including having a bath and being blown dry. Most cats tolerate the use of a hair dryer with a little practice. Occasionally however, a cat may be so frightened by a hair dryer, that bathing becomes a nightmare for both the cat and the groomer.
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Over-grooming, in the form of excessive licking, biting, nibbling, chewing or sucking the coat or skin, becomes problematic when it results in self-inflicted injury. Learn how to discourage this problematic behavior.
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Follow the story of a young Abyssinian female that developed a problem with compulsive over-grooming as she was coming into her first heat period.
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Few behavioral problems are as frustrating as the cat that pees inappropriately. This article includes several easy tips that may make all the difference in your kitty's bathroom manners.
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The pheromone collar uses synthetic feline facial pheromones to help calm a cat in a fearful or stressful situation. Will it help your kitty? Perhaps...
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