a female cat with a litter of kittens may hiss, growl, chase, swat, or try to bite another cat that approaches, even one she was formerly friendly with. two unneutered male cats or an unneutered male and an intact female commonly hiss at each other when they are looking for mates. ...
A classic annoyed cat expression 2. Irritation I think we can all tell when a cat is really angry because of the tail swishing and cold stare, but there are many more subtle signs that lead up to that stage that is handy to know, especially if you have children! Many people consider ...
It doesn't matter which hand she chooses because she gets the treat either way. Repeat a couple of times until she's used to getting a treat. Then start putting only one treat in your hand. Keep switching around the routine and watch her face light up with delight when she gets it ri...
I have a neutered male cat and his 2 spayed sisters. They are 9 years old. He becomes romantic but not to that point and is definitely not overly aggressive as the sisters hiss and swat him. My problem is that when he is like this, he sprays. Is he saying 'hey i'm available.' ...
This page is designed to give you a head's up on what you can expect when you take your pet in for his or her consultation and vaccination appointment. The article contains many basic tips and tricks on getting the best from your time with your veterinarian. The page also discusses what...
In rare cases, a dog who has already been neutered may also develop a particular type of pyometra called a stump pyometra. It happens when a small uterus stump remains inside the dog and gets infected. What Causes Pyometra in Dogs?
Brachycephalic syndrome is a respiratory disease that affects cats with flat faces and short muzzles, such as Persians. Their facial structure can lead to obstructions in their airways, which makes it very difficult for them to breathe. Brachycephalic syndrome happens when the cat has developed ...
When years ago I worked on Capitol Hill, no one seemed to hate you because you thought differently. No one got emotional because you were an R or a D. That has changed. I'm frequently in House or Senate Committee meetings and hearings these days for clients on IP, environmental, infrast...
“mark” their territory with a spritz of urine, others will “claim” you as their owner by rubbing their face on yours, and a few will hiss at any other feline that gets too close. But when we think of territorial cats, we usually picture tomcats—or unneutered male cats—not ...
What's my cat's obsession with boxes all about? Cats are ambush predators that sneak up quietly, hide, then pounce unexpectedly on their prey. They're also adept at hiding in dark, closed spaces when larger predators stalk them. Therefore, tight hiding spaces likeboxes are a comfort zonefo...