Not exact matches
The first year of life also tends to be quite a bit more expensive because kittens receive a series of vaccines, and will need to be spayed or neutered (this will cut down on medical costs later in life
by preventing unwanted pregnancies, reduces the risk of
certain types of cancer, and prevents unwanted
behavioral problems for which many cats end up unwanted in shelters).
It's amazing to think that someday
behavioral problems such as fear - aggression in dogs or inappropriate urination in cats could be treated
by the administration a
certain type of bacteria rather than a drug such as Prozac.
Spayed and neutered animals also may lead longer, healthier lives with fewer of
certain behavioral problems exhibited
by animals who have not been spayed or neutered.
By having some understanding of the
behavioral attraction of cats to
certain scratching areas, one may prevent, or even resolve cat furniture scratching
problems.
Certain medical conditions can be responsible for
behavioral problems and may need to be ruled out first
by physical examination and tests.