Recent questions tagged cats

Description : Can a pet cat be trained to walk on a leash?

Last Answer : Yes

Description : What should I do about my sick cat?

Last Answer : You might want to do some research in your area. I recently had to have my dog euthanized & a neighbor helped me find a vet that would come to my house to handle her final moments. My dog was at ... popular all over the country due to people's busy work schedule. So you might want to look into it.

Description : What do you think of this key to ID domestic cats?

Last Answer : What about bobcats?

Description : How much responsibility do I have for a cat poisoned by it eating my “Hawaiian Ti” plant?

Last Answer : Very responsible. Just as responsible as you would have been, if your toddler gulped down a bottle of bleach it found in an unlocked and easily accessible cabinet.

Description : Is a cat's hearing and smell as keen as a dogs?

Last Answer : They're different, but yes, more or less. Dogs have more smell neurons and more of their brain seems to be devoted to smelling, but cats may be more sensitive, as they have 30 V1R receptors versus 9 in ... tell where it is to within 3 inches. Their ears can each rotate and aim to zero in on sounds.

Description : Kittens or puppies?

Last Answer : I am sure most people could not tell the difference in a taste test.

Description : How did you successfully get a cat not to claw the furniture?

Last Answer : Here's how I approached it, some five months ago, when I took Nouri with me from Greece, to live together. I kept an eye open to see where his first scratches would happen. When that happened to ... 'll most likely will stay with just that one spot. My Tsounouri does. Have much fun with your kitty!

Description : I got a black cat. Will you help me name him?

Last Answer : Ebony

Description : What breed or breeds of cat would you consider to fit the label "Standard Issue Cat"?

Last Answer : Well, all the un-bred cats, broadly referred to as Domestic Short Hair (DSH) and Domestic Long Hair (DLH). Breeds are all their own standards, it seems to me. And of course, each has their own personality.

Description : Would you play Russian Roulette for 1 billion dollars?

Last Answer : Only with a semi-automatic. And the other guy starts.

Description : What does "jellicle" mean?

Last Answer : Lol. Apparently it’s derived from a thick British accent saying “dear little”.

Description : Will my cat become an electric cat if he bites through my smartphone charger cable?

Last Answer : Yes

Description : When cats are washing themselves, are they "doing the laundry", or "taking a bath/shower"?

Last Answer : Yes for both.

Description : If you were moving and had dead cat pets buried on your property then would you dig up the cat bones to take with you when you moved to a new house?

Last Answer : No. I would not. Is it creepy? Unusual might be a better word. And it kinda seems like a lot of work with everything else you’re planning. Letting go is a good thing sometimes. Personally, if anyone wants to venerate my body I’d rather they do it while I’m still alive. But that’s another story…

Description : Traveling with a cat?

Last Answer : How about a cat carrier for sleeping and take her out to the car in it in the morning?

Description : How does a cat's body know how long to make its whiskers?

Last Answer : I found this‘s%20whiskers%20are%20proportionate,is%2C%20the%20longer%20its%20whiskers article. (I don’t know why the link won’t paste right.) Let me know if it’s not coming up.

Description : If dogs or cats were to evolve to human level sapience, do you think they would develop racist beliefs divisions based on breed, fur colour, or fur patterns?

Last Answer : My dog is an equal opportunity dog hater. She hates all dogs. I would bet she would be racist, classis(classism?) and a bully.

Description : Can you train a cat to cuddle?

Last Answer : No. You can’t train a cat to do anything. A cat will only ever do what it pleases, nothing more.

Description : What is the longest you've owned a pet and what were they like?

Last Answer : I have a 21 yr old cockatiel and my oldest dog was 15 when we put him down, cancer. My cockatiel is old, cranky and wants to be left alone with my other bird, usually. He only gets excited ... loved to go with us everywhere, loved everyone and all animals, loved water-we had a great life with him.

Description : How can someone humanely rid a cat from their property?

Last Answer : Humane trap, and a shelter a few towns away.

Description : Fans of musicals, does watching the Cats movie trailer give you goosebumps?

Last Answer : No. I think it looks stupid and I enjoyed it on Broadway.

Description : Is it normal for older cats to stop covering their litter box droppings?

Last Answer : Have your friend replace all of the old litter with new fresh stuff. Wash out the litter tub/box. If your friend uses scented litter, try unscented.

Description : Is this behavior normal for a kitten?

Last Answer : Kittens play like that and it is a normal thing for them. I usually kept two in order that they can play together. But when I had cats/kittens we didn’t cut there claws since they are very pliable still.Usually there claws get naturally cut back by allowing them to climb on tress etc.

Description : What is it with cats and their spidey sense when bedding gets manhandled?

Last Answer : They have very good hearing and can locate soft sounds, and even when partly asleep (i.e. most of the time) they are tracking what is happening where. Different cats are interested in different things, and ... hear you doing that from far away and come to see if you'll play that game with them.

Description : My cat ran away, again?

Last Answer : Does your mom not like the cat? My best advice is move out, since you can't make your parents do anything and you can't make them care. I know you're saving money for whatever, but you have to prioritize ... cat running away, I'd say she doesn't seem to see the sense of urgency about it that you do.

Description : Cats and dogs being derived from lines of apex predators, how intelligent would you be willing to make them before it made you scared of them?

Last Answer : As intelligent as questioning orders.

Description : What's the English (and by English I don't necessarily mean UK), term for trimming cats' nails?

Last Answer : It’s called “declawing.”

Description : Why do cats hate being flipped off?

Last Answer : Cats hate any challenge to their authority & being flipped off makes them feel challenged!!! The only thing cuter than a pissed off cat is Babies & their cats

Description : Do you use flea protection on your animals that are outside every month?

Last Answer : Yes. You do not want fleas; they do not want fleas.

Description : So my cat just ran away and I can't find her?

Last Answer : Some animals never get used to a cage. Personally, I would not look forward to being restricted to my house regardless of the comforts involved. Your cat was attuned to those good old days when she ... , another feral convert who turned out to be the best damned cat I've yet to come across.

Description : Do animals agree to commit euthanasia, when they are taken as pets?

Last Answer : My dog is pretty tight lipped about the subject.

Description : Pet owners: will you keep a pet in the first place if you know that it can only live healthy with raw diet?

Last Answer : I would definately keep them, no question. A little rice, chicken (or salmon, or cooked burger, steak, etc..) and veggies and they're good, it's not that hard, just prepare a little on the ... their coats. They each get a cup of food in morning and evening and are supplemented' with wholesome food.

Description : Have you ever noticed that there is a much greater variety of dogs than there are cats?

Last Answer : Big cats, little cats. Black cats, white cats, red cats. Good cats, better cats. Go Cats, Go. Siamese, Burmese, Bengal, Turkish Van, Russian Blue, European short hair, Sphynx, Norwegian Forest cat, Maine Coon, Scottish Fold. And those are from the top of my head.

Description : Is it possible that we have the most adorable cat in the universe?

Last Answer : Pics or we can’t say!

Description : Cat and dog lovers, would you agree a dog-cat hybrid could be the best pet ever?

Last Answer : A dog that uses kitty litter box. Cat that actualy gives a crap about me instead of considering me as replacable staff.

Description : How to look after a stray cat?

Last Answer : The best thing that you can do is to find a good home for it. If you can’t find a good home for the kitty then take it to the Humane Society. Please don’t try to take care of this kitten at your house. It needs and deserves good care.

Description : Why should I care if it's a cat, dog or squirrel, on a plane, if it's caged and has the papers?

Last Answer : If it's caged, it can be shipped. The article never mentioned that the animal was caged. In fact the article is a shit job of coverage, since isn't clear whether the animal was confined in any way ... you care? One excellent reason is that your flight can be delayed 2 hours by some fool with a pet.

Description : Do cats become aware of the effect of catnip?

Last Answer : I don't know how much the associate the cause & effects and/or care about the consequences, but my observations of quite a few cats on catnip is generally: * Each cat reacts differently to it. * ... fairly regular use of it. * Freshness matters, as does whether it's been rustled to release more.

Description : Is this an example of Congress finally taking on an important issue to America?

Last Answer : It is racist. Certain cultures eat dog meat. How would we feel if Israel and Saudi Arabia joined together to campaign against eating bacon? Bacon is not kosher or halal.

Description : Is a 5 year old cat too old to be declawed ?

Last Answer : Is there any other way? Any other option? Why would the apartment care if she is declawed? Is it a furnished apartment?

Description : Is there a species of mice that is shaped like an actual computer mouse?

Last Answer : Not that I am aware of nor have I ever seen anything that looks like a computer mouse.

Description : What could have prevented the following employer vs employee court case?

Last Answer : Edited to add the 1st link (which is the court case in question.) Sorry.

Description : Why do Turkish Angoran cats have a fascination with running water?

Last Answer : I have no experience with Turkish Angoran cats, but had a long-haired no-particular-breed black cat who loooooved running water. She would rocket up to the bathroom sink when I turned on the faucet. ... she walked the rim while we showered, poking her paw in the curtain gaps to catch some spray.

Description : Do you regret owning a pet?

Last Answer : Never. I have had some pets that are more difficult than others, and sometimes it was inconvenient having pets, but I have never regretted it. The positives by far outweigh the negatives for me. I have been fortunate in that I’ve never had an overly aggressive pet.

Description : Do you have advice for the owner of a very timid cat?

Last Answer : Beautiful kitty! My hairdresser, an experienced cat owner, recently adopted two kitties – one of whom was very shy. I think he basically did what you are doing, was friendly but not obtrusive, and the cat became more outgoing over a matter of months.

Description : Is there anything I need to know about the development of a kitten with no littermates?

Last Answer : Mittens and Dobbs were adopted. Dobbs was a mature cat and Mittens (Dobbs daughter) was was adopted 24 hours after being old enough to be fixed. I got them both!! Dobbs actually had five kittens and ( ... /i.imgur.com/G2yVPqP.jpg But yeah.. The litterbox thing isn't hard. They naturally go to it.

Description : Me my Girlfriend and her Cat?

Last Answer : Get the cat to the vet ASAP. Vomiting blood is not normal. Assuming the litterbox is clean (clean it daily) and the cat has used the litterbox in the past and it has stopped using it we get back to the ... would make my GF choose between me and her cat. I'm pretty sure the cat would win. Good luck.

Description : Is there any simple solutions to make our cat less staticky?

Last Answer : Add humidity to your air and/or a little bit of moisture to your cat.

Description : Why don't dogs and cats seem to realize their tails are a part of themselves?

Last Answer : I think that they they are just playing with themselves. Just having fun. They really know it’s their tail.

Description : How can I keep our cat from moving the water dish?

Last Answer : That cat probably male is territorial or threatened? Give it own food/water dish/bowl.