Dealing With Spray-Marking Behavior Of Cats

 

Like all behavior issues, your pet’s history will help in identifying options for treatment.  Where your pet urine marks, how many locations, how often, and how long she marks are all important factors.  The number of pet cats both outside and inside the home must also be identified.  Environmental changes, human/animal social patterns, and new additions to the home (such as renovations, furniture, pets, people) must also be investigated. 

If your pet cat is not yet neutered and you do not want it to breed, you may want to have your pet castrated.  To rule out medical issues, a urine test has to be done.  Also, determine where your cat sprays urine.  Do you see small spots of urine in various multiple locations, or do you see urine 6 - 8 inches up on walls? 

The treatment should be focused on minimizing the animal’s spraying motivation.  There is some evidence that evaluating and enhancing litter box usage might minimize spraying.  The ideal number of cat litter boxes is how many cats are there in the home plus one.  Change the litter weekly and clean it every day.  Spray some scent neutralizing products on any spots that get sprayed.  Additionally, factors that could make a cat refuse to use the litter box have to be addressed.

If your pet’s spray marking behavior bothers you, it is a good idea to talk to your veterinarian Pasadena, MD about it.

Why Your Cat Gives You Gifts

 

You might find it weird when your cat leaves some items for you. One day you’ll see dead mice or small birds on your doors step. You might feel that your cat is sharing her stuff with you.

What’s the reason for doing this? Your pet wishes to thank you for taking care of her. She appreciates you by sharing her treasures with you. Don’t ever think that your cat is acting differently. You should be flattered that your cat thinks highly of you.

Don’t reprimand your cat for leaving these items with you. The cat might think that you are encouraging her actions. And besides, she doesn’t know that what she did was wrong.

What you can do is dispose of the items when your cat is not looking. You can even encourage your pet to stay indoors. By not going out, you prevent her from collecting stuff to give to you.

If you have concerns about your pet’s behavior, contact your animal hospital Pasadena, MD.

Some Tips Before You Place Your Hamster Inside a Ball

 

Buying pet toys is one of the enjoyable things that pet owners like to do. If you have a pet hamster and just recently purchased a ball, consider first the following tips before putting your pet inside:

●     To prevent injuries, make sure your hamster is completely awake and eager to play. It is not advisable to wake up your pet to play or put your hamster inside the ball when it is tired. They also feel anxious when pet owners pick them up while sleeping.

●     When picking up your hamster, make sure you do it carefully. Hamsters tend to bite when mishandled. Always supervise your kids when holding or picking up a hamster.

●     Hamsters run while inside the ball. Do not put your hamster inside the ball after eating to prevent your pet from having an upset stomach.

Hamster balls are a great way to physically and mentally stimulate your pet. Consult your veterinarian Pasadena, MD if you have any concerns regarding your pet’s health and wellbeing.

Cockatoos

 

If you are planning to get a pet bird, make sure you talk to your vet ahead of time to find out what kind of care is needed for a pet bird. For instance, how much will it cost, how much care is required, are vaccinations needed? Cockatoos are a common first time pet bird and a popular pet bird for those with experience in bird care. Cockatoos, however, need a lot of time and attention given to them. You may want to consider buying a pair instead of just one that way they can keep one another company. In general, Cockatoos should have three to four hours of playtime outside of the cage. You may not do this every day but at least every few days would be best. Cockatoos love toys and love attention from their person. A well trained and socialized bird can be affectionate, playful and even a bit silly. Talk to your vet clinic Pasadena MD  to learn more.