Topic 'Re: question on cat behavior' in forum 'General Questions' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22640162 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:55:19 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:55:19 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22655383 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22655383 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:01:36 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22655076
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22655076 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:14:35 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22654620 said by KenTheCook:

have you ever watched them stare at a point in space where nothing is there? Yes. In my case it was due to mice in the pantry. The cat knew about them days before I found out.
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I posted this as a PM but I figure I will share it here too..

Man what hell did I have today.. so my aunt decides she wants a puppy.. So I said lets go check out a shelter.. So we go.. but she wants a male and she wanted to take it home right then and was disappointed when she was not able..

So this friend of hers had a litter of puppies about 8 weeks old.. it was hell trying to catch them since they are not used to people.. when I caught one the mother came around so I put the puppy down..

You could tell the mother did not mean it.. she came up to me with her head down and tail wagging low.. Because before all that she would come over and give me her paw.

IMHO I think my aunt is doing this on a impulse and I don't think it's good with the two cats around the house now.
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I had to give my dog of 6 years up...
I remember when I fell off the steps.. I fell under the rail and on my back which was about a 5 Ft drop.. knocked the air out of me and all my mom said was he was running around like crazy after I fell.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647532 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:46:43 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647404 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647404 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:23:23 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647387 said by onDvine:

said by Subaru:

... Can a female cat be a tuxedo cat? ...
Yes. The term "tuxedo cat" refers to a specific bi-color black and white pattern, unrelated to gender. More info here: »en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicolor_cat.
haha thanks for the link I too found that link when searching so yeah.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647387 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:20:01 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647273 said by Subaru:

... Can a female cat be a tuxedo cat? ...Yes. The term "tuxedo cat" refers to a specific bi-color black and white pattern, unrelated to gender. More info here: »en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicolor_cat.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647273 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:48:32 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647255 said by Subaru:

lol this time I was making a tuna fish sandwich.. she wanted some ;) no nipping this time Ah tuna, that one almost always works. Fluffball one hates tuna, fluffball 2 loves it. But the first one will go nuts for the smell of bacon of all things.

I love cats personally, they fit better in your lap than a dog. But they both have a place in your family. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647255 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:44:18 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647068
She has markings like that.. I will try and get a picture if I can.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647068 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:03:57 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647054
I'm sure if I open the door (she is sleep now) she will jump up and run away if I see if she wants to eat.. first time I've seen here since I pulled up on Tuesday.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647054 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:25 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647004 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22647004 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:49:33 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646959 said by Subaru:

... I would get a cat but can't have pets where I live in CT :( Odds are you won't always live where you do now. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646959 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:40:30 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646943 said by onDvine:

I predict that someday you'll have at least one cat of your own. ;)
I wish.. I had to give my dog of 6 years up when I moved to CT since my now late uncle was scared of dogs he was one of the sicker puppies in the litter too bad my mom did not get a photo of me rocking him to sleep in the house lol.

boy me and him and some crazy times.. I remember when I fell off the steps.. I fell under the rail and on my back which was about a 5 Ft drop.. knocked the air out of me and all my mom said was he was running around like crazy after I fell.

I would get a cat but can't have pets where I live in CT :(
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646943 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:36:16 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646905 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646905 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:26:20 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646832 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646832 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:09:13 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646711 said by Subaru:

I will only be here until July 5th I don't think that will be enough time? I just wonder if it will never happen because I really only come once a year..
For you no. But if your aunt wants to give it a go, it could be something fun for her to try. Personally once you train a cat to do something they'll do it for anyone. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646711 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:41:07 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646557 --
"While you can teach an old dog new tricks, you simply can't teach him to be a cat."

"Are you my Mummy?"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22646557 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:04:28 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22645521
Oh no.... we have to have the box that the paper towels came in and that thing is awesome!!

I told the wife "we are not buying any more pet beds" if they won't sleep in them why buy them? Spaz is happy with a box he can barely fit in.
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No they still want to sleep on.... My keyboard!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22645492 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:30:08 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22645349 --
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22645051 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:08:40 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644906 said by mocycler:

Remember that even "sweet innocent" house cats are genetically programmed to be vicious, bloodthirsty predators. Except for the 16 hours a day that they're sleeping. :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644906 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:03 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644883 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644883 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:34:54 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644797
She is a Maincoon. I adopted her when she was a few months old and was a feral cat. She would not let anyone get close to her when I went to adopt her. We trapped her in a small garden cage thing. She started to go nuts and was about to squeeze through one of the openings. Of course, me being the macho man I am, I decided I would just grab her up, bare handed. I figured what would a little kitty do to me! BIG MISTAKE! She ripped my hand open and bit me up pretty good. My hand was literally dripping blood. I still held on to her and put her into a big box for the ride home. She was one of several at my then GFs grandparents. They were becoming a nuisance would have ended up being put down. My GF at the time really wanted this cat. When I dumped her ass, I damn sure wasnt giving up my cats! HAHA!

Over time, I trained her to be friendly with me and others. She is still shy at 3 years old but not bad at all. Since I brought her home she has only bit and scratched me twice. Once was about two months after bringing her home. She wanted to run free in the house and made a dash for the rafters in the basement. I caught her just before she made it and she again gave me the psycho bite and scratch move. I snatched her up and put the fear of god into her. I didnt beat her anything like that. Just got a little rough and yelled at her. Since that night, she has never bit me or scratched me. I cant even get her to bite or scratch me when playing. It is nice to tell my guests that I know 100% she will not harm them. Honestly, she has become the best cat ever. When I want her to do something, she does it. When I want her out of a room. I tell her and she leaves. When I want her off the table, I tell her and she gets down. She will not even touch people food unless it is directly given to her.

She did scratch me one time about 2 months ago. It was my fault though. My buddy brought his Corgi over and I went to pet my cat with the Corgi nearby. This spooked her and I took the defensive attack for the dog. LOL!

I did take in two but one of them died at about a year old. No idea why, just found him dead. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644797 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:18:17 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644681 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644681 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:55:31 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644518 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644518 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:25:06 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644440 --
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644440 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:11:16 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644337 said by Subaru:

She loves staying near my car she came near this morning to visit but was more ready to head outdoors
I would advise you to keep her away from your car. Sometimes they'll crawl up into the engine compartment because of it being warm. And if you turn on the engine while she's there....man, that ain't gonna be pretty.
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My kitty is very friendly and runs to everyone who comes in the door. He will sit on guests and playfully claw and bite them. Of course, not all people think this is cute so sometimes I have to shoo him away.

I think it's their way of "hunting". Remember that even "sweet innocent" house cats are genetically programmed to be vicious, bloodthirsty predators. Anyone who has ever seen the National Geographic specials where cheetahs chase down gazelles and tear them to shreds can confirm this.

I've seen what my own cute little kitten will do when he corners a mouse. The cat is not declawed and it wasn't pretty.

mocycler ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22644025 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:55:59 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22643859 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22643859 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:19:17 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22643821
Get a laser pointer, and point it on the floor. That cat will go nuts trying to catch it. Like humans, just don't point it in their eyes.
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Cats use their teeth just like you would use your hands to hold something firm. like if I would grab your arm and hold onto you.

I have a massive Mainecoon Cat that bites occasionally, either to solicit play, or just plain "love bites", or to say; "Hands off I'm napping and don't want to be disturbed", or; "Don't touch me there". This cat has never used his open claws when pawing either, even in play.

Cats pick individuals in a house to make friends with. Sounds like your Aunts cat has chosen you as a friend.
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She's not vocal to me yet and I don't think she was the last time I was here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22642399 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:09:07 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22642253
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22642218 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:28:02 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22642195 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22642195 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:23:04 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22642183
But getting them used to you, by equating you as 'someone who gives it something' is the key part. Whether that's pleasure, food, or enjoyment is the easy part. Catnip, ryegrass, or catgrass are good choices. Also going on with normal daily stuff, and letting the cat see that you're a part of the house will let it get used to you.

Just wanted to add in here, I skipped to obvious stuff here about cats wanting to play(swatting, nipping bitting, etc) my old cat the male doesn't have any sense beyond, ZOMG ATTACK...and goes nuts when he can. I need to use a winter glove or lose a hand. The small cat, different story, she has no interest at all, it's all lazer pointer for her.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22642183 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:21:56 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22642151
She should be coming back in to eat soon.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22642151 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:13:57 EDT Re: question on cat behavior http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-question-on-cat-behavior-22642113
If you move your hand in from above his head, he'll be cautious and may think it's some sort of attack.
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