Cat Behavior
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Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the rest of my family? Thanks for your help. Randy
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Have them feed him so he associates them with something positive. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, > but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he > sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the > rest of my family? Thanks for your help. > Randy
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Yes, have the other family members feed the cat. I’ve seen that work before.
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I have been around cats all of my life, and it has been my observation that most cats pick one person in the household to "bond" with. Our last cat adored my husband. She was affectionate with me, too, but I could tell she really favored him. We have two cats now and two daughters. Each cat picked one daughter to favor. The reasons why a cat favors a person can be simple or complex, but basically I think that the other family members have to work at establishing a relationship with the cat, and this doesn’t happen overnight. However, I think it is fairly certain that you will always be #1 in your kitty’s life. Your cat doesn’t like you best because he sleeps with you. He sleeps with you because he likes you best. Regards, Margaret – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, >but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he >sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the >rest of my family? Thanks for your help. >Randy
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I second Gail’s suggestion. A couple of years ago I went to visit my brother and his wife, and was rather sorry to discover that their cat Sandy was terrified of me, and would run whenever he saw me. On my final day there, I got up early and decided to feed the cats. I opened a can of cat food — the sound of which brought both of their cats running. Sandy jumped on the counter and purred and rubbed as I spooned the food into their dishes, and thereafter he "attached" himself to me for the rest of my stay. I think it can be truthfully said that the way to a cat’s heart is through his/her stomach. —- – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Have them feed him so he associates them with something positive. >Gail > Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, > but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he > sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the > rest of my family? Thanks for your help. > Randy
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How do family members approach your cat? If they approach them in a bad away the cat will definately not receptive. However, if a family member just sits and waits for the cat to come up to them it is usually better. The best thing is to have your family members spend time with the cat and allow the cat to get to to know them on his/her terms. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, >but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he >sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the >rest of my family? Thanks for your help. >Randy
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We have a problem and I would appreciate any useful suggestions. We have a twelve year old female cat which has been living with us for the last nine years. Due to unforeseen circumstances. I had to bring home the 10 year old offspring., also a female. Both have been spayed. As soon as they became aware of each other, they started to fight. Enough where they had to be kept apart in different parts of the house. What would be a proven method to teach them acceptance of each other. Pete Remove * from email address please
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I rescued a very affectioante cat from the pound a few months ago. We’re getting along great, but, I don’t understand why she bites me. I’m sure it’s not aggressive, I’ll be peting her or she’ll be rubbing me and out of the blue bites me. Another thing, when she makes a "kill" on one of her toy mice she goes CRAZY. Meowing and crying at the top of her lungs. Is it some kind of cat celebration? -Steven Andover, NJ
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> I rescued a very affectioante cat from the pound a few months ago. > We’re getting along great, but, I don’t understand why she bites me. > I’m sure it’s not aggressive, I’ll be peting her or she’ll be rubbing me > and out of the blue bites me.
As long as it doesn’t *really* hurt or break the skin and there’s no negative body language (ears back, tail twitching), consider it a compliment. I call ‘em "love bites". Wild cats (mostly lions) do it when grooming each other too. > Another thing, when she makes a "kill" on one of her toy mice she goes > CRAZY. Meowing and crying at the top of her lungs. Is it some kind of > cat celebration? > -Steven
Probably. Maybe? I don’t know and Mittsy won’t tell 
Jayme J. and the four-footed posse. Amber, Mittsy, Nikki, Sneakers, Sabrina, Sylvia, and Rocko <whew!>
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I am writing from the PBS science series NOVA. We are trying to get in touch with experts on cat psychology and behavior problems. Any contacts or advice would be appreciated! Thanks -Jen or call: (617)492-2777 ext.4259
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Look for Dr. Nicholas Dodman, author of the book "The Cat Who Cried Too much"
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It sounds more like "pummeling", which many cats do (all of our six do it). I have heard theories that it is a vestige of nursing which stimulated the delivery of milk. It is quite normal. The intensity with which a cat does it is quite variable. We have one that does it with such dedication and supreme self-absorbtion that it seems quite strange. If interrupted, she starts completely over. If left to finish, she usually plops down for a snooze. > I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig > her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does > this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was > wondering if there is an explanation why she does this.
– hasan, N0AN
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I think it’s a comforting thing for your kitty-like kneading a mama cat’s belly while nursing. My cat p.t. used to do this on my arm while I rubbed his belly. He seemed to be in kitty ecstasy while doing this. He did it all his long life–15 years. cathy big lost kitty
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> I think it’s a comforting thing for your kitty-like kneading a mama > cat’s belly > while nursing. My cat p.t. used to do this on my arm while I rubbed > his belly. > He seemed to be in kitty ecstasy while doing this. He did it all his > long > life–15 years. > cathy > big lost kitty
I think you’re right, it’s to stimulate the mamacat’s milk production…- Hanneluja *Don’t get even, get everything*
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>I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig >her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does >this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was >wondering if there is an explanation why she does this.
Could be a hold-over from her kitten days, when she would knead her mother’s stomach while nursing, which was a very comforting and soothing experience for her (the kitten).
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> >I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig >her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does >this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was >wondering if there is an explanation why she does this. > Could be a hold-over from her kitten days, when she would knead her mother’s > stomach while nursing, which was a very comforting and soothing experience for > her (the kitten).
Yes, I think almost all cats do this. A sign of contentment. -yngver
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I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was wondering if there is an explanation why she does this.
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> Hi. I posted about a month ago about my cat and his behavior towards the > rest of my family. When he is around me, he purrs and is all excited, but > when he’s around the rest of my family, he won’t go near them unless I’m > around. Some people suggested that my family feed him. All I’ve seen is my > cat getting fatter. He’s nice to my family at the time they’re feeding him, > but after that, he goes back to his normal routine, staying away from them. > Any more suggestions? Thanks a lot. > Randy
You’ve heard of a one-man dog? Apparently, you lucked out and got one-man cat. 8^) All kidding aside, I fail to see the problem. If the cat isn’t slashing or attacking the other family members, what’s the harm? Do they feel left out? Is that it? If so, consider getting a second cat that not only gets along with the first cat but will also purr while letting the rest of your family members fuss over it. — Alan Consciousness, Physics and the Holographic Paradigm: http://www.livingston.net/hermital/holopara.htm
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Hi. I posted about a month ago about my cat and his behavior towards the rest of my family. When he is around me, he purrs and is all excited, but when he’s around the rest of my family, he won’t go near them unless I’m around. Some people suggested that my family feed him. All I’ve seen is my cat getting fatter. He’s nice to my family at the time they’re feeding him, but after that, he goes back to his normal routine, staying away from them. Any more suggestions? Thanks a lot. Randy
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Well, I think maybe you should have your family visit on a regular basis. It is possible that your cat is not used to them. My cat will only go up to people when I am around but then again Bombays are known for their attachment to their owners. She has gotten better about people when I am not in the room though especially if they have food. I think if your family members approach her with kindness and allow her to come to them then things will be less stressful. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi. I posted about a month ago about my cat and his behavior towards the >rest of my family. When he is around me, he purrs and is all excited, but >when he’s around the rest of my family, he won’t go near them unless I’m >around. Some people suggested that my family feed him. All I’ve seen is my >cat getting fatter. He’s nice to my family at the time they’re feeding him, >but after that, he goes back to his normal routine, staying away from them. >Any more suggestions? Thanks a lot. >Randy
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I have a one year old female, who for the last six months or so has been very vocal. She’ll come home, meow a dozen or so times, so I pet her, hug her etc. She still meows. She keeps meowing while I’m cooking or doing the dishes. When I stop & give her some attention, she’ll start getting aggressive to the point where she’ll bite me & hiss. Any body got any suggestions. I feel terrible when she gets angry. I don’t know if she’s mad, or if I’m hurting her. I’ve taken her to the vet & they couldn’t find any physical problem. The vet said she is probably a very vocal cat. I’m not used to this. Please help. Liz
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>I have a one year old female, who for the last six months or so has been >very vocal. She’ll come home, meow a dozen or so times, so I pet her, hug >her etc. She still meows. She keeps meowing while I’m cooking or doing the >dishes. When I stop & give her some attention, she’ll start getting >aggressive to the point where she’ll bite me & hiss. >Any body got any suggestions. I feel terrible when she gets angry. I don’t >know if she’s mad, or if I’m hurting her. >I’ve taken her to the vet & they couldn’t find any physical problem. The >vet said she is probably a very vocal cat. I’m not used to this. Please >help. >Liz
Do you talk back to her? Maybe that’s all she wants, not the hugging, etc. Polar talks a lot, but if I talk back to him enough, he soon gets tired of the conversation. Raymot [[[[[[[[
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Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the rest of my family? Thanks for your help. Randy
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Have them feed him so he associates them with something positive. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, > but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he > sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the > rest of my family? Thanks for your help. > Randy
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Yes, have the other family members feed the cat. I’ve seen that work before.
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I have been around cats all of my life, and it has been my observation that most cats pick one person in the household to "bond" with. Our last cat adored my husband. She was affectionate with me, too, but I could tell she really favored him. We have two cats now and two daughters. Each cat picked one daughter to favor. The reasons why a cat favors a person can be simple or complex, but basically I think that the other family members have to work at establishing a relationship with the cat, and this doesn’t happen overnight. However, I think it is fairly certain that you will always be #1 in your kitty’s life. Your cat doesn’t like you best because he sleeps with you. He sleeps with you because he likes you best. Regards, Margaret – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, >but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he >sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the >rest of my family? Thanks for your help. >Randy
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I second Gail’s suggestion. A couple of years ago I went to visit my brother and his wife, and was rather sorry to discover that their cat Sandy was terrified of me, and would run whenever he saw me. On my final day there, I got up early and decided to feed the cats. I opened a can of cat food — the sound of which brought both of their cats running. Sandy jumped on the counter and purred and rubbed as I spooned the food into their dishes, and thereafter he "attached" himself to me for the rest of my stay. I think it can be truthfully said that the way to a cat’s heart is through his/her stomach. —- – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Have them feed him so he associates them with something positive. >Gail > Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, > but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he > sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the > rest of my family? Thanks for your help. > Randy
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How do family members approach your cat? If they approach them in a bad away the cat will definately not receptive. However, if a family member just sits and waits for the cat to come up to them it is usually better. The best thing is to have your family members spend time with the cat and allow the cat to get to to know them on his/her terms. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, >but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he >sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the >rest of my family? Thanks for your help. >Randy
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We have a problem and I would appreciate any useful suggestions. We have a twelve year old female cat which has been living with us for the last nine years. Due to unforeseen circumstances. I had to bring home the 10 year old offspring., also a female. Both have been spayed. As soon as they became aware of each other, they started to fight. Enough where they had to be kept apart in different parts of the house. What would be a proven method to teach them acceptance of each other. Pete Remove * from email address please
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I rescued a very affectioante cat from the pound a few months ago. We’re getting along great, but, I don’t understand why she bites me. I’m sure it’s not aggressive, I’ll be peting her or she’ll be rubbing me and out of the blue bites me. Another thing, when she makes a "kill" on one of her toy mice she goes CRAZY. Meowing and crying at the top of her lungs. Is it some kind of cat celebration? -Steven Andover, NJ
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> I rescued a very affectioante cat from the pound a few months ago. > We’re getting along great, but, I don’t understand why she bites me. > I’m sure it’s not aggressive, I’ll be peting her or she’ll be rubbing me > and out of the blue bites me.
As long as it doesn’t *really* hurt or break the skin and there’s no negative body language (ears back, tail twitching), consider it a compliment. I call ‘em "love bites". Wild cats (mostly lions) do it when grooming each other too. > Another thing, when she makes a "kill" on one of her toy mice she goes > CRAZY. Meowing and crying at the top of her lungs. Is it some kind of > cat celebration? > -Steven
Probably. Maybe? I don’t know and Mittsy won’t tell Jayme J. and the four-footed posse. Amber, Mittsy, Nikki, Sneakers, Sabrina, Sylvia, and Rocko <whew!>
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I am writing from the PBS science series NOVA. We are trying to get in touch with experts on cat psychology and behavior problems. Any contacts or advice would be appreciated! Thanks -Jen or call: (617)492-2777 ext.4259
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Look for Dr. Nicholas Dodman, author of the book "The Cat Who Cried Too much"
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It sounds more like "pummeling", which many cats do (all of our six do it). I have heard theories that it is a vestige of nursing which stimulated the delivery of milk. It is quite normal. The intensity with which a cat does it is quite variable. We have one that does it with such dedication and supreme self-absorbtion that it seems quite strange. If interrupted, she starts completely over. If left to finish, she usually plops down for a snooze. > I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig > her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does > this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was > wondering if there is an explanation why she does this.
– hasan, N0AN
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I think it’s a comforting thing for your kitty-like kneading a mama cat’s belly while nursing. My cat p.t. used to do this on my arm while I rubbed his belly. He seemed to be in kitty ecstasy while doing this. He did it all his long life–15 years. cathy big lost kitty
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> I think it’s a comforting thing for your kitty-like kneading a mama > cat’s belly > while nursing. My cat p.t. used to do this on my arm while I rubbed > his belly. > He seemed to be in kitty ecstasy while doing this. He did it all his > long > life–15 years. > cathy > big lost kitty
I think you’re right, it’s to stimulate the mamacat’s milk production…- Hanneluja *Don’t get even, get everything*
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>I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig >her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does >this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was >wondering if there is an explanation why she does this.
Could be a hold-over from her kitten days, when she would knead her mother’s stomach while nursing, which was a very comforting and soothing experience for her (the kitten).
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> >I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig >her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does >this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was >wondering if there is an explanation why she does this. > Could be a hold-over from her kitten days, when she would knead her mother’s > stomach while nursing, which was a very comforting and soothing experience for > her (the kitten).
Yes, I think almost all cats do this. A sign of contentment. -yngver
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I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was wondering if there is an explanation why she does this.
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> Hi. I posted about a month ago about my cat and his behavior towards the > rest of my family. When he is around me, he purrs and is all excited, but > when he’s around the rest of my family, he won’t go near them unless I’m > around. Some people suggested that my family feed him. All I’ve seen is my > cat getting fatter. He’s nice to my family at the time they’re feeding him, > but after that, he goes back to his normal routine, staying away from them. > Any more suggestions? Thanks a lot. > Randy
You’ve heard of a one-man dog? Apparently, you lucked out and got one-man cat. 8^) All kidding aside, I fail to see the problem. If the cat isn’t slashing or attacking the other family members, what’s the harm? Do they feel left out? Is that it? If so, consider getting a second cat that not only gets along with the first cat but will also purr while letting the rest of your family members fuss over it. — Alan Consciousness, Physics and the Holographic Paradigm: http://www.livingston.net/hermital/holopara.htm
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Hi. I posted about a month ago about my cat and his behavior towards the rest of my family. When he is around me, he purrs and is all excited, but when he’s around the rest of my family, he won’t go near them unless I’m around. Some people suggested that my family feed him. All I’ve seen is my cat getting fatter. He’s nice to my family at the time they’re feeding him, but after that, he goes back to his normal routine, staying away from them. Any more suggestions? Thanks a lot. Randy
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Well, I think maybe you should have your family visit on a regular basis. It is possible that your cat is not used to them. My cat will only go up to people when I am around but then again Bombays are known for their attachment to their owners. She has gotten better about people when I am not in the room though especially if they have food. I think if your family members approach her with kindness and allow her to come to them then things will be less stressful. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi. I posted about a month ago about my cat and his behavior towards the >rest of my family. When he is around me, he purrs and is all excited, but >when he’s around the rest of my family, he won’t go near them unless I’m >around. Some people suggested that my family feed him. All I’ve seen is my >cat getting fatter. He’s nice to my family at the time they’re feeding him, >but after that, he goes back to his normal routine, staying away from them. >Any more suggestions? Thanks a lot. >Randy
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I have a one year old female, who for the last six months or so has been very vocal. She’ll come home, meow a dozen or so times, so I pet her, hug her etc. She still meows. She keeps meowing while I’m cooking or doing the dishes. When I stop & give her some attention, she’ll start getting aggressive to the point where she’ll bite me & hiss. Any body got any suggestions. I feel terrible when she gets angry. I don’t know if she’s mad, or if I’m hurting her. I’ve taken her to the vet & they couldn’t find any physical problem. The vet said she is probably a very vocal cat. I’m not used to this. Please help. Liz
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>I have a one year old female, who for the last six months or so has been >very vocal. She’ll come home, meow a dozen or so times, so I pet her, hug >her etc. She still meows. She keeps meowing while I’m cooking or doing the >dishes. When I stop & give her some attention, she’ll start getting >aggressive to the point where she’ll bite me & hiss. >Any body got any suggestions. I feel terrible when she gets angry. I don’t >know if she’s mad, or if I’m hurting her. >I’ve taken her to the vet & they couldn’t find any physical problem. The >vet said she is probably a very vocal cat. I’m not used to this. Please >help. >Liz
Do you talk back to her? Maybe that’s all she wants, not the hugging, etc. Polar talks a lot, but if I talk back to him enough, he soon gets tired of the conversation. Raymot [[[[[[[[
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Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the rest of my family? Thanks for your help. Randy
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Have them feed him so he associates them with something positive. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, > but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he > sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the > rest of my family? Thanks for your help. > Randy
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Yes, have the other family members feed the cat. I’ve seen that work before.
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I have been around cats all of my life, and it has been my observation that most cats pick one person in the household to "bond" with. Our last cat adored my husband. She was affectionate with me, too, but I could tell she really favored him. We have two cats now and two daughters. Each cat picked one daughter to favor. The reasons why a cat favors a person can be simple or complex, but basically I think that the other family members have to work at establishing a relationship with the cat, and this doesn’t happen overnight. However, I think it is fairly certain that you will always be #1 in your kitty’s life. Your cat doesn’t like you best because he sleeps with you. He sleeps with you because he likes you best. Regards, Margaret – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, >but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he >sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the >rest of my family? Thanks for your help. >Randy
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I second Gail’s suggestion. A couple of years ago I went to visit my brother and his wife, and was rather sorry to discover that their cat Sandy was terrified of me, and would run whenever he saw me. On my final day there, I got up early and decided to feed the cats. I opened a can of cat food — the sound of which brought both of their cats running. Sandy jumped on the counter and purred and rubbed as I spooned the food into their dishes, and thereafter he "attached" himself to me for the rest of my stay. I think it can be truthfully said that the way to a cat’s heart is through his/her stomach. —- – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Have them feed him so he associates them with something positive. >Gail > Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, > but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he > sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the > rest of my family? Thanks for your help. > Randy
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How do family members approach your cat? If they approach them in a bad away the cat will definately not receptive. However, if a family member just sits and waits for the cat to come up to them it is usually better. The best thing is to have your family members spend time with the cat and allow the cat to get to to know them on his/her terms. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi. I’ve had my cat for about a year and a half now an he and I are close, >but he won’t get near the rest of my family. I figured the fact is that he >sleeps with me at night and is used to me. How can I get my cat to like the >rest of my family? Thanks for your help. >Randy
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We have a problem and I would appreciate any useful suggestions. We have a twelve year old female cat which has been living with us for the last nine years. Due to unforeseen circumstances. I had to bring home the 10 year old offspring., also a female. Both have been spayed. As soon as they became aware of each other, they started to fight. Enough where they had to be kept apart in different parts of the house. What would be a proven method to teach them acceptance of each other. Pete Remove * from email address please
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I rescued a very affectioante cat from the pound a few months ago. We’re getting along great, but, I don’t understand why she bites me. I’m sure it’s not aggressive, I’ll be peting her or she’ll be rubbing me and out of the blue bites me. Another thing, when she makes a "kill" on one of her toy mice she goes CRAZY. Meowing and crying at the top of her lungs. Is it some kind of cat celebration? -Steven Andover, NJ
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> I rescued a very affectioante cat from the pound a few months ago. > We’re getting along great, but, I don’t understand why she bites me. > I’m sure it’s not aggressive, I’ll be peting her or she’ll be rubbing me > and out of the blue bites me.
As long as it doesn’t *really* hurt or break the skin and there’s no negative body language (ears back, tail twitching), consider it a compliment. I call ‘em "love bites". Wild cats (mostly lions) do it when grooming each other too. > Another thing, when she makes a "kill" on one of her toy mice she goes > CRAZY. Meowing and crying at the top of her lungs. Is it some kind of > cat celebration? > -Steven
Probably. Maybe? I don’t know and Mittsy won’t tell Jayme J. and the four-footed posse. Amber, Mittsy, Nikki, Sneakers, Sabrina, Sylvia, and Rocko <whew!>
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I am writing from the PBS science series NOVA. We are trying to get in touch with experts on cat psychology and behavior problems. Any contacts or advice would be appreciated! Thanks -Jen or call: (617)492-2777 ext.4259
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Look for Dr. Nicholas Dodman, author of the book "The Cat Who Cried Too much"
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It sounds more like "pummeling", which many cats do (all of our six do it). I have heard theories that it is a vestige of nursing which stimulated the delivery of milk. It is quite normal. The intensity with which a cat does it is quite variable. We have one that does it with such dedication and supreme self-absorbtion that it seems quite strange. If interrupted, she starts completely over. If left to finish, she usually plops down for a snooze. > I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig > her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does > this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was > wondering if there is an explanation why she does this.
– hasan, N0AN
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I think it’s a comforting thing for your kitty-like kneading a mama cat’s belly while nursing. My cat p.t. used to do this on my arm while I rubbed his belly. He seemed to be in kitty ecstasy while doing this. He did it all his long life–15 years. cathy big lost kitty
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> I think it’s a comforting thing for your kitty-like kneading a mama > cat’s belly > while nursing. My cat p.t. used to do this on my arm while I rubbed > his belly. > He seemed to be in kitty ecstasy while doing this. He did it all his > long > life–15 years. > cathy > big lost kitty
I think you’re right, it’s to stimulate the mamacat’s milk production…- Hanneluja *Don’t get even, get everything*
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>I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig >her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does >this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was >wondering if there is an explanation why she does this.
Could be a hold-over from her kitten days, when she would knead her mother’s stomach while nursing, which was a very comforting and soothing experience for her (the kitten).
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> >I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig >her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does >this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was >wondering if there is an explanation why she does this. > Could be a hold-over from her kitten days, when she would knead her mother’s > stomach while nursing, which was a very comforting and soothing experience for > her (the kitten).
Yes, I think almost all cats do this. A sign of contentment. -yngver
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I have a cat that is declawed in her front paws, but she will sit and dig her front paws into blankets as if she still has nails. And while she does this she doesn’t want to be bothered-like she’s in her own world. I was wondering if there is an explanation why she does this.
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> Hi. I posted about a month ago about my cat and his behavior towards the > rest of my family. When he is around me, he purrs and is all excited, but > when he’s around the rest of my family, he won’t go near them unless I’m > around. Some people suggested that my family feed him. All I’ve seen is my > cat getting fatter. He’s nice to my family at the time they’re feeding him, > but after that, he goes back to his normal routine, staying away from them. > Any more suggestions? Thanks a lot. > Randy
You’ve heard of a one-man dog? Apparently, you lucked out and got one-man cat. 8^) All kidding aside, I fail to see the problem. If the cat isn’t slashing or attacking the other family members, what’s the harm? Do they feel left out? Is that it? If so, consider getting a second cat that not only gets along with the first cat but will also purr while letting the rest of your family members fuss over it. — Alan Consciousness, Physics and the Holographic Paradigm: http://www.livingston.net/hermital/holopara.htm
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Hi. I posted about a month ago about my cat and his behavior towards the rest of my family. When he is around me, he purrs and is all excited, but when he’s around the rest of my family, he won’t go near them unless I’m around. Some people suggested that my family feed him. All I’ve seen is my cat getting fatter. He’s nice to my family at the time they’re feeding him, but after that, he goes back to his normal routine, staying away from them. Any more suggestions? Thanks a lot. Randy
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Well, I think maybe you should have your family visit on a regular basis. It is possible that your cat is not used to them. My cat will only go up to people when I am around but then again Bombays are known for their attachment to their owners. She has gotten better about people when I am not in the room though especially if they have food. I think if your family members approach her with kindness and allow her to come to them then things will be less stressful. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi. I posted about a month ago about my cat and his behavior towards the >rest of my family. When he is around me, he purrs and is all excited, but >when he’s around the rest of my family, he won’t go near them unless I’m >around. Some people suggested that my family feed him. All I’ve seen is my >cat getting fatter. He’s nice to my family at the time they’re feeding him, >but after that, he goes back to his normal routine, staying away from them. >Any more suggestions? Thanks a lot. >Randy
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I have a one year old female, who for the last six months or so has been very vocal. She’ll come home, meow a dozen or so times, so I pet her, hug her etc. She still meows. She keeps meowing while I’m cooking or doing the dishes. When I stop & give her some attention, she’ll start getting aggressive to the point where she’ll bite me & hiss. Any body got any suggestions. I feel terrible when she gets angry. I don’t know if she’s mad, or if I’m hurting her. I’ve taken her to the vet & they couldn’t find any physical problem. The vet said she is probably a very vocal cat. I’m not used to this. Please help. Liz
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>I have a one year old female, who for the last six months or so has been >very vocal. She’ll come home, meow a dozen or so times, so I pet her, hug >her etc. She still meows. She keeps meowing while I’m cooking or doing the >dishes. When I stop & give her some attention, she’ll start getting >aggressive to the point where she’ll bite me & hiss. >Any body got any suggestions. I feel terrible when she gets angry. I don’t >know if she’s mad, or if I’m hurting her. >I’ve taken her to the vet & they couldn’t find any physical problem. The >vet said she is probably a very vocal cat. I’m not used to this. Please >help. >Liz
Do you talk back to her? Maybe that’s all she wants, not the hugging, etc. Polar talks a lot, but if I talk back to him enough, he soon gets tired of the conversation. Raymot [[[[[[[[
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I have a new kitten a male, he is about 13 weeks old. It has greatly the household. I have a 3 other cats, females. 1 is 7 and she is starting to play with the new kitty. I have 2 others, sisters, together since birth that are 3 years old. 1 of them is very spoiled. This cat is very mean to the new kitty. She chases him around hissing at him, also he can be laying sleeping and she runs up and starts wapping him, she hits at him and the biggest problem is she chases him out of the cat box, so he goes on the floor and in my plants. The other 2 cats have begin to tolerate him, and I also have a miniature dachshund who just loves the new kitten and plays with him constantly. I wonder if the cat will ever accept the little kitty, he is a male and will likely be the dominant cat in the household. Maybe get bigger than the harassing cat. What can I do to stop her from harassing him? Any ideas would be appreciated.
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You probably already know this but in addition to this board, there is at least one other news- group that deals with cat health issues. The people there are often quite knowledgable in dealing with issues such as the one you’re currently dealing with. The way I found that board is by using the" Search All Newsgroups " feature and typing " cats " in the search box. " Truth is what stands the test of experience. " Albert Einstein 1950
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I have a new kitten a male, he is about 13 weeks old. It has greatly the household. I have a 3 other cats, females. 1 is 7 and she is starting to play with the new kitty. I have 2 others, sisters, together since birth that are 3 years old. 1 of them is very spoiled. This cat is very mean to the new kitty. She chases him around hissing at him, also he can be laying sleeping and she runs up and starts wapping him, she hits at him and the biggest problem is she chases him out of the cat box, so he goes on the floor and in my plants. The other 2 cats have begin to tolerate him, and I also have a miniature dachshund who just loves the new kitten and plays with him constantly. I wonder if the cat will ever accept the little kitty, he is a male and will likely be the dominant cat in the household. Maybe get bigger than the harassing cat. What can I do to stop her from harassing him? Any ideas would be appreciated.
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You probably already know this but in addition to this board, there is at least one other news- group that deals with cat health issues. The people there are often quite knowledgable in dealing with issues such as the one you’re currently dealing with. The way I found that board is by using the" Search All Newsgroups " feature and typing " cats " in the search box. " Truth is what stands the test of experience. " Albert Einstein 1950
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