FAQs - Cat Behavior Q&A and GIFs (Nov 2024) - Carole Wilbourn
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27 Nov FAQs – Cat Behavior Q&A and GIFs (Nov 2024)

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** This Month’s Quote And Cat Behavior Questions
  * Feral Kittens     * Biting And Out Of Control    * My Cat’s Cheeks
** Happy Times With GIFs  (Thanks to giphy.com)  …..

 

Cat Behavior Questions
* Feral Kittens      * Biting And Out Of Control      * My Cat’s Cheeks

Q.  We have five seven week old kittens, born to a feral mother. Today she brought them out from where they were born.  Now there’s a stray cat, we think is a male, hanging around. What is his interest at this time? Hoping Mama is not in heat again. He seems to be trying to see the kittens. We’re concerned he may hurt them.

A.  The interloper may be the kittens’ father. Some males can be very paternal. If possible, you could arrange to put the kittens in a crate or make another arrangement where he could view the kittens without physical contact. You’d be able to see his reaction, and that would be decisive. The mother cat could be in heat so she should be spayed. And the male may need to be neutered. Good luck with finding homes for this family. You are a socially responsible guardian.

 

Q.  We rescued a 10 month old male cat. He was so docile, lovable and grateful for being taken in. We had him neutered a month later. Now, two months later, he has episodes of stalking me and attacks my ankles. If I sit on the floor, he comes into my lap as before and grabs my leg with his front claws and starts to bite me. I play with him every night to exercise him, which he enjoys. He seems frustrated.

A. Your cat’s aggressive behavior is probably related to being bored. The stress from his surgery may have triggered his aggressive behavior, but it sounds like single cat syndrome. He needs a feline companion. He’s treating you as he would another cat who would respond in a similar way. But you’re not a cat, and his behavior is unacceptable. I agree. He is frustrated. You can refer to my book The Total Cat for the right match and introduction. See it on Amazon. Good luck.

 

Q.  My two-year-old male cat will often rub up against things with his cheeks, turn and raise his tail as if to spray the object, but nothing ever comes out. What is that all about? He has no urinary problems and he uses his litter box.

A.  There are pheromones in your cat’s cheeks which can give your cat a feeling of comfort, power and even excitement. A cat will frequently rub his or her cheeks along objects to mark, claim and personalize. With your cat, when this happens, he becomes sexual and sensual. His male reflex is stimulated. That’s why he gets into the spraying mode. Fortunately, his quantity of testosterone isn’t extreme because he’s neutered. Otherwise, he could spray. Whenever he starts this intense reaction, distract him with a toy or whatever will absorb him. He sounds like a fun cat.


Happy Times With GIFs 

It’s Mine!!


 

What Is This Magic?

 

Now To Follow The Wand

 (Thanks to giphy.com)

 

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