Purchase necessary accessories
such as a litter box, litter, toys and food and water bowls.
Check out our library topics to the left to learn more about commonly asked questions
such as litter box issues, how to introduce a cat to other pets, health conditions, cat communication and training.
Also, declawed cats may begin developing behavior problems,
such as litter box aversion or biting.
These cats require the same level of care, but are either not as affectionate towards people as most indoor cats, or have a behavior problem that is better accommodated outdoors,
such as litter box issues.
The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery has just published research indicating that declawing increases the risk of long - term or persistent pain, which can result in behaviors
such as litter box avoidance, aggression / biting and over-grooming.
Note: Some cat behaviors (
such as litter box problems) can be caused or magnified by a medical condition.
Helping you with behavior issues
such as litter box use, acclimating your kitten to its carrier, and to riding in the car.
Territory usually includes important resources
such as litter boxes, food dishes and choice sleeping spots.
Your pet's Grab - and - Go pack should also include sanitation items
such as litter boxes and litter for cats and plastic bags for waste clean - up.
The Cat Connection will cover the cost of veterinary care and supplies
such as a litter box, food bowls, etc, depending on need.
Therefore, anything that causes dehydration or your cat to hold her stool in longer,
such as litter box aversion or your cousin's week long visit, can lead to constipation.
Animals that are not ready for adoption are sent to foster care including kittens and puppies that are under eight weeks old, nursing dogs and cats with their litter, orphaned infant animals that require bottle - feeding, animals that are sick, recovering from surgery, or being treated for a medical condition, and animals that have behavioral issues
such as litter box avoidance, separation anxiety, or shyness / under socialized.
Loews Regency Hotel New York offers the Loews Loves Pets Program, which includes a complimentary welcome basket filled with a water bowl and treats along with other amenities
such as litter boxes, scratching poles, cat or dog beds, and gourmet pet room service menus.
Not exact matches
The cubicles are punctuated with workbenches and shelving that are
littered with all sorts of random - seeming odds and ends,
such as cereal
boxes and automotive parts.
I will be showcasing the best self - cleaning
litter boxes rated based on my reviews with each unit
as well
as taking in the consideration of other user reviews from various other websites
such as Amazon and user based forums, bringing you my top picks of the Top 5 best automatic cat
litter boxes on the market.
Today's
litter box designs include new shapes,
such as corner
boxes; alternate entry points, like top - access
boxes; options that come disguised
as end tables or plants; and those with more functionally - focused upgrades.
Even temporary changes,
such as the arrival of houseguests, can lead felines to over groom or avoid the guest bedroom where the
litter box usually resides in favor of the houseplant in the master bath.
Retailers should also take note of new
litter box options that are designed for specific functionality — Walker points out
litter box options made of materials other than plastic,
such as paper or cardboard
litter boxes.
According to the Huffington Post, felines have been known for changing their behavior, even right down to avoiding use of the
litter box, after stressful situations,
such as a move or the addition of a new pet.
«FIV can't be spread casually between cats,
such as in water or food bowls, or in
litter boxes.
Small Animal Hospital of Owasso is collecting donations
such as usable dog crates, pet bowls, pet food, cat
litter &
boxes, blankets, leashes, and more to go to Moore and Shawnee.
The information is then passed through an analytics system that learns your pet's profile, taking note of details
such as weight trends and
litter box behavior, and flagging anything abnormal —
such as a marked decrease or increase in toilet visits — to you via a mobile app.
A number of the automatic
litter boxes,
such as the LitterMaid models, will require a premium clumping clay
litter.
An indoor potty area
such as a dog
litter box may be an ideal option.
A healthy aging cats should not show any signs of urinary tract disease
such as frequent or increased urination or eliminating outside the
litter box.
If your kitty is using a smooth surface,
such as tiles, spread a thin layer of
litter at one end of the
box, and leave the other end bare.
This can cause behavioral problems,
such as eliminating outside the
litter box, and it can also lead to destructive and aggressive behavior.
Another thing you can do is use an automatic
litter box, such as the LitterMaid or Litter
litter box,
such as the LitterMaid or
Litter Litter Robot.
Users are asked to first create a virtual map of each room in the home and then drag and drop items
such as food bowls, cat trees and
litter boxes into their respective locations.
Your kitten's first veterinary visit is also a great time to discuss other topics with your veterinarian,
such as the health benefits of spaying and neutering, diet, dental health,
litter box training, socializing, regularly scheduled veterinary visits and wellness bloodwork, and other ways to keep your kitten a well - behaved and well - adjusted member of your family.
While they don't necessarily want their
litter box to be the focal point of the room, if they offer too much «privacy» —
such as those placed around corners, in cabinets, behind couches, or in small rooms or closets — your cat may be worried about being attacked.
There are also a variety of medical issues,
such as diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, arthritis, and dementia that can also be a reason for your cat to stop using the
litter box, which is why we will also want to examine your cat, and possibly do a few tests to rule these diseases in or out.
Another option is to limit where the cat can go,
such as keeping her exclusively in your friend's bedroom, equipped with
litter box, toys, water and food, in order to minimize damage.
Our innovative society invented great devices,
such as toilets for people and
litter boxes for cats.
Many pet owners are currently living with unsightly, high - maintenance
litter boxes that also have issues
such as bad odor control and
litter spillage.
Aversions are best treated by using an alternate type of
litter,
such as scent - free clumping or pelleted paper; having two
boxes per cat; keeping the
boxes in accessible but quiet locations; and keeping the
boxes fresh and clean.
What to feed my cat and how often Introducing your new cat to your other pets Introducing your new cat to other family members Boarding or other care options for your cat, when you are out of town
Litter box training Bad habits,
such as spraying, counter jumping, scratching furniture, etc..
Avoid
litter box liners and large size
litter pieces,
such as crystals or pellets.
Duties include: feeding, cleaning
litter boxes and cages, changing and washing bedding from cages and overall general cleaning
such as sweeping and mopping.
Adopting a full grown cat means that your new pet knows how to use a
litter box, knows how to use a scratching post, rather than scratch at your furniture, and is less likely to chew things
such as electrical cords.
Spaying and neutering greatly reduces territorial marking behavior,
such as urine marking, and can make
litter box training easier.
«Subtle changes
such as weight loss, eating less, not greeting you at the door or peeing outside the
litter box are significant with cats, and should prompt a call to your veterinarian,» he says.
Booda makes stylish, globe - like covered
litter boxes in pearlescent colors
such as Iris, Pearl, Titanium, and Pink.
In the study, researchers compared the number of sickness behaviors,
such as vomiting, not eating, or refusing to use the
litter box, among 12 healthy cats and 20 cats with feline interstitial cystitis, a chronic illness that causes recurring discomfort and pain in the bladder, following a change in their environment or routine.
Keep
litter boxes inaccessible to other pets by using barriers
such as baby gates.
They assist people receiving hospice care by doing basic pet care duties,
such as cleaning
litter boxes and walking dogs, so that the pet can remain with the owner for
as long
as possible.
The sight of an unfamiliar cat in the yard is a common cause of behavior problems (
such as elimination outside of the
litter box or redirected aggression).
Cats that suddenly stop using the
litter box sometimes do so
as a result of a medical issue
such as a urinary tract infection or something more serious.
During the check - up, your veterinarian will review your cat's nutrition, lifestyle, environmental enrichment (key resources
such as food, water,
litter box, scratching areas, play areas, resting areas, etc.), disease and parasite prevention, and behavior.
Reacquainting your cat and modifying the
litter box avoidance behavior requires patience, but a good start is a clean
litter box and isolating the cat in a small space,
such as a bathroom, with the
litter box available.