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Cat Forum / General Topics / November 2006Cats that suck and knead
Good Morning All, I wanted to let everyone know that there is now a solution for cats and kittens that suck and knead on things. The only solutions that I've found on the Internet are clapping loudly or saying "NO" in a loud voice. This upset me, as people are trying to discourage a normal feline behavior. Just as a human child will suck on a pacifier or his thumb, cats and kittens also have this suckling need. That is why I came up with the Catsifier. Rather than discourage the behavior - redirect it. The Catsifier has been working wonders and we now have vets that are selling them -(one is an all-cat hospital) and cat rescue groups are ordering them as it seems that there is an awful problem with kittens suckling on littermates to the point of injury sometimes. We have just been approached by the author of a very popular kitten book, who is looking to endorse our product - look for updates in the near future. Anyway, please check it out, and if you are interested, you can email me for a promo code - this offer will end on December 23. http://www.catsifier.com Thanks to all - I hope that I've been of service. Happy Holidays >I wanted to let everyone know that there is now a solution for cats and >kittens that suck and knead on things. The only solutions that I've found >on the Internet are clapping loudly or saying "NO" in a loud voice. I have a very simple solution: Let them do it. So what if they do?? They will outgrow it if they want and if not so what?!?!? My one is 15 years old and still kneads so why should I change it?? One thing, if they have claws, and the majority do, they can tear up your neck! Ornery did that..My hubby and I had cat scratch marks on our necks and chest from where he kneaded us. >>I wanted to let everyone know that there is now a solution for cats and >>kittens that suck and knead on things. The only solutions that I've found [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > My one is 15 years old and still kneads so why should I change it?? ps Nightshade used to suck on my earlobes (when he was a kitten of 4 lbs) he has outgrown this, thank goodness, as he is now 14 plus pounds! ;) > One thing, if they have claws, and the majority do, they can tear up your > neck! Ornery did that..My hubby and I had cat scratch marks on our necks [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >> >> My one is 15 years old and still kneads so why should I change it?? "CLASSACT" <bpolans@yahoo.com> wrote in message > One thing, if they have claws, and the majority do, they can tear up your > neck! Ornery did that..My hubby and I had cat scratch marks on our necks and > chest from where he kneaded us. My Deetoo kneads and I take is as a sign of affection. I know it's an instinctual act and since I trim her nails once a month of so, depending on how sharp they feel, I use it as a sign to get the clippers out and trim them again. As well, it's much more fun wrestling with her when her nails are trimmed. Then, all I have watch for is preventing my fingers from getting crunched by her rear teeth. Since the kneading is an instinctive move, I take it as a compliment. Fortunately, my cat doesn't extend her claws far enough for it to be painful. > Good Morning All, > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Thanks to all - I hope that I've been of service. > Happy Holidays Hi all, Yes, I confess I enjoy this very natural behaviour. On those occasions when a cat has (unintentionally) scratched me whilst kneading, I've simply said "Gentle, puss" and eased the claws away by very gently squeezing the paw in the trough between pad and toes. This teaches puss that "gentle" means "retract claws". I've never had a cat who's failed to learn this. It costs nothing more than the praise that reinforces it. Spider > Since the kneading is an instinctive move, I take it as a compliment. > Fortunately, my cat doesn't extend her claws far enough for it to be [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >> Thanks to all - I hope that I've been of service. >> Happy Holidays || Happy Holidays That is what cats do! It has its good points. Every morniing my tom who is quite heavy comes in the bedroom to wake me. I lay face down when he comes in, I get a bit of back ache in the morning. He then starts needing my back which is exellent and is as good as any massage. It relieves the aches, it is a wonderful feeling and I would never change him.  Signature"A horse a horse my kingdom for a horse, I haven't had a winner in six months". MD >|| Happy Holidays > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > massage. It relieves the aches, it is a wonderful feeling and I would never > change him. I bet you NEED your back more than he does! SignatureRegards, Nicolaas. ... Why are haemorrhoids called "haemorrhoids" instead of "arseteroids"? |
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