Cats and Kittens

Samantha asked:


I have 8 cats (each about a year and a half to two years old), and a Puggle named Jake that turned 2 years old today. We let my cats run around the house, and we keep Jake in his own room and let him in the backyard for an hour or two every day. We want to let my Jake run around the house, so we’re having a trainer come in and train him to not destroy the furniture and such. The trainer says she can train him to ignore the cats, but what about the cats?
Earlier today when we were letting Jake run around free, he got too close to my cat, Trevor. Trevor hissed at Jake and lashed out with his claws, cutting Jake’s ear open. We had to bring him to the vet and for the next 24 hours his ear will be bandaged.
Is there a way to avoid another injury like this without having to separate the cats from the dog?

RayRay1284 asked:


Every week someone’s cat walks all over the hood of my car which I just cleaned. The cat leaves their paw prints all over the hood of my expensive car. I have nothing against cats but I always have to clean my car a lot since of this. Is there some sort of scented car wash that will discourage the cat from walking on my car? I have a feeling that the cat likes to sit on my car because it’s warm on the hood.

meshellpooh asked:


My boyfriend and I are going to be moving in together and I have a 2 yr old neutered male cat. He has 2 spaded female cats(they are sisters) that are 1 1/2 yrs old. I have brought them together before but my cat seemed very threatened and even tried to swat at them. The females seem fine around other animals especially dogs. I’m just worried because I don’t want my male to hurt the females.

claire1332 asked:


This is a question I’ve been wondering about recently. I’ve noticed that a lot more people are getting more than one cat, and a lot of them say it’s because their cat was lonely and needed a buddy (obviously that shouldn’t be the only reason to get another cat). Personally, I have two cats and neither of them act very independent at all. I’m not sure what i think on this matter, but I was wondering what other people think. Do you think cats are evolving to become less independent?

purplepeace59 asked:


I’ve got 6 cats, am unemployed and am finding it expensive feeding both meat and dried food. I’ve been advised in a pet store that feeding them dried food is perfectly alright. I just feel guilty about doing it.

Kristen asked:


I recently took in a 5-week-old kitten I found on the side of the road. I took her to the vet and was told she had a severe ear infection, but other than that she appeared okay. She’s been receiving her antibiotics and is now running, jumping, eating solid food, drinking water, and maintaining a normal life like any kitten would. The only problem is that the kitten has not gone to the bathroom in over 48 hours. What can I do to help with this problem? I’ve heard of rubbing a warm towel on her rear until she goes to the bathroom, but will this work for a kitten of this age? Will she do it on her own if I get her introduced to the litter box? I’m worried that something may be wrong if she hasn’t gone to the bathroom in so long, but she seems fine. Any advice?

Defiant_Rose asked:


I have recently acquired 2 kittens, I’m guessing about 5-6 weeks old. My brother had been taking care of them, but due to circumstances, I have taken over their care. They are in the process of being weaned, and can eat dry and/or canned food. One of the kittens however keeps chewing on the other kitten’s leg. I don’t want to seperate them, but I don’t want the other to continue this habit either. There are now open sores on the smaller ones legs where the larger one has been chewing on it when I haven’t been able to catch it. Any suggestions?

natzcooper1988 asked:


Both pets are very placid alone but when my dog comes up to the kitten in curiously, it is received with a very prompt hiss from the kitten. The kitten is about 9 weeks old and the dog is about 4 years old. The dog is harmless with anything and she just gets very curious around animals which can sometimes lead to a chase. Especially with our other cat who is starting to get used to the dog after 4 years.

Any tips for getting the kitten to not be scared of the dog?

Gaia asked:


They are feeding from mum a lot but when do they go onto dried and wet kitten food? I understand worming is at 6 weeks, when is the first round of injections please?
Many thanks for your help.

adriannamarie19 asked:


We have an 19wk stray kitten who loves to play. Our 12 year old cock-a -poo doesn’t always feel like playing with her. They end up sparring a little but the kitten almost always wins and hurts the dog’s feelings because the dog doesn’t always know the kitten is playing; and trust me, I have scratches all over me, the kitten plays a little rough. What can I do?