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steps for re-homing a cat
"Maxine" wrote in message 7.102... It wasn't a physical problem because the cats didn't have the behavior before or after we had them. I don't want to try to dig too deeply into the psychology of THOSE cats, but to understand the best strategy for the next ones. Thanks, Maxine It sounds to me like the cats are fine, but have a problem with something in your environment. It could have been as simple as the placement of the litter box, or the type of litter, or the number of litter boxes, or something else. There are any number of books and information on the Web about litter box problems. Perhaps you will be able to figure out what it is in your environment that caused the cats to react that way. Doing this detective work on your part will help you be better prepared for any future cats you may bring into your home. Also, please understand that cats are individuals and there is no absolute blanket formula that applies to them all. If you bring new cats into your home, you may have not problems at all. But if you do, a little patience and detective work to find out what the cats are telling you will help you and your cats create the happy family you want. You appear to be a caring person, and that is the most important thing. You can find the information you seek. Good luck. Annie |
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steps for re-homing a cat
bookie wrote: Thanks. I will look for these books right away. she has another one out at the minute called The Cat Counsellor or similar, Contains one of the funniest stories I've ever read (This year with Dave in hospital I've made my own arrangements fro Xmas) Spoiler warning... She was called to deal with a cat who was no longer using her litter box despite a previous unblemished record. The only thing she could ascertain was that the family's dog had recently crossed the Bridge and the family had rescued another dog they'd named "Ranger". They had offered the dog a home as he had a previous history of interacting well with cats but through at first dog and cat had existed happily the cat had started to find odd corners to cr*p in all over the house.A vet check revealed no problem to explain this... Anyway she was taking the history and the slave had gone out to make a cup of coffee and the little son of the slave informed her with great solemnity that she shouldn't let Ranger lick her face because "He eats the cats poo" Sad fact. Dogs do this and what was happening was as the poor cat (Sorry the books at work and I can't remember the name) was sitting down to have a peaceful moment on the litter box and the dog was standing there waiting for a warm, steaming treat! (UGH! Then again I used to have rabbits and they produce two different turds. The first one is partially digested and they eat that so they can extract essential nutrients from it (I'd rather not think "Because they like the taste") the second is as it were the final output). No wonder the cat was trying not to use the box.. Apparently simple relocation of the box where the cat could have her privacy and the dog couldn't reach her (I think they put the box in a cupboard and fitted a cat flap and did have a couple of problems with the dog still trying to get in and getting his head stuck) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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