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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / March 2004Various Kitty Questions
Hello, I have a bottle fed kitty with a problem. Naturally, since she was bottle fed, she has some issues...one of which is that she loves to chew the bristles off my hairbrush. She also likes to suck on my neck, but I can live with that. The scalp lacerations from blindly groping for my hairbrush in the morning however are intolerable. What can I do to keep kitty (her name is Bitey, appropriately enough) from chewing on my stuff? She also likes cosmetic sponges and whatnot, but the chewing is the only thing that really bothers me. Another question: I read that it is preferable to spay a kitten before first estrus. I'm a college student, so I rely on my student aid disbursements to get by. I was hoping that Bitey's estrus wouldn't come in till my spring disbursement (arrives in 2 weeks) but I'm pretty sure she's been in heat 3 times since January (She is 7 months old). Will this be a problem? Another question, far less serious, more out of curiosity: Bitey is an orange female. How rare really is it and do any other genetic anomalies travel with it? Sorry to ask so many questions so quick, but she is a thought provoking kitty! Thanks, Beth >Beth< > Hello, > I have a bottle fed kitty with a problem. Naturally, since she was bottle fed, [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > enough) from chewing on my stuff? She also likes cosmetic sponges and whatnot, > but the chewing is the only thing that really bothers me. Keep them in a drawer or cosmetic bag on your counter. > Another question: I read that it is preferable to spay a kitten before first > estrus. I'm a college student, so I rely on my student aid disbursements to > get > by. I was hoping that Bitey's estrus wouldn't come in till my spring > disbursement (arrives in 2 weeks) but I'm pretty sure she's been in heat 3 > times since January (She is 7 months old). Will this be a problem? Not medically. Look around and ask at the shelter for a low cost spay neuter clinic and have her done as soon as you can. > Another question, far less serious, more out of curiosity: Bitey is an orange > female. How rare really is it and do any other genetic anomalies travel with > it? I don't believe I've ever heard of any. Karen > Sorry to ask so many questions so quick, but she is a thought provoking kitty! > Thanks, > Beth >> Beth< > Hello, > I have a bottle fed kitty with a problem. Naturally, since she was bottle fed, [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Beth > >Beth< I'm not quite sure what you mean about bottle fed kittens naturally having issues. When you have kittens (much like small children) you have to baby proof the house. They seem to like to or end up eating stuff that makes no sense to us. If it's a potential danger to the kitten (rubber bands, dental floss, pills etc.) or something you just don't want them playing with, make sure it's put away where they can't get to it. W > Hello, > I have a bottle fed kitty with a problem. Naturally, since she was bottle fed, [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > enough) from chewing on my stuff? She also likes cosmetic sponges and whatnot, > but the chewing is the only thing that really bothers me. You must raise your level of displeasure from a feminine squeak to a masculine demand. In other words, let your hubby handle it. From time to time, our cat still likes to nurse on my wife's neck, but it used to be so much worse. It was almost at what you'd call an unhealthy level. I simply had to voice my displeasure at him every time he did it in my presence, and the wife had to do the same. We had to let him know that IT IS WRONG and he will face shunning rejection and further displeasure if he continues (no striking, of course!). Just like other cats who reside in prides, he quickly learned what the 'rest of the pack' approved of and what they did not. Scolding in a booming yet firm tone was my number one weapon in the battle of what I call 'kitty neck masturbation'. The demand is small, but the reward for the obedient is acceptance and love. Something that your cat needs from you very badly. Tough love. It worked for us. My repetitive command to my cat was simple: "Big Boys Don't Nurse!" > Another question: I read that it is preferable to spay a kitten before first > estrus. I'm a college student, so I rely on my student aid disbursements to get > by. I was hoping that Bitey's estrus wouldn't come in till my spring > disbursement (arrives in 2 weeks) but I'm pretty sure she's been in heat 3 > times since January (She is 7 months old). Will this be a problem? Is she an inside cat? If so, then why the rush to needless sexual mutilation? Your are dooming her to a lifetime of major hormonal imbalance. Depression and the like will follow, and the bad thing is... she can't let you know how terrible it has become. Think it over carefully before you just go and act because "everybody else is doing it". > Another question, far less serious, more out of curiosity: Bitey is an orange > female. How rare really is it and do any other genetic anomalies travel with > it? Don't know. Sorry. > Sorry to ask so many questions so quick, but she is a thought provoking kitty! > Thanks, > Beth > >Beth< Your welcome |
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