Cats
- ‘why Is My Cat Scared Of My Partner?’ And Other Behaviour Faqs
Do you have a question about your cat’s health or behaviour? Join our regular Facebook Q&As with feline experts, taking your live questions. Last week Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow answered queries, some of which are highlighted below. Question:...
- ‘why Won’t My Cat Sleep In His Bed?’ And Other Behaviour Faqs
In the most recent Facebook Q&A, Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow answered questions about feline sleeping places, kitten socialisation, feeding habits and more. Read some of her answers here: Question: Do you have any tips on getting my cat to sleep...
- “does Neutering Stop Spraying?” And Other Neutering Faqs
Would you like to know more about neutering? Cats Protection’s Neutering Manager Jane Clements recently took to our Facebook page to answer questions on neutering and you can read some of the queries she answered below: Question: Do male cats still...
- Behaviour Focus: Night Time Waking
In this week’s behaviour focus post, Cats Protection Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow discusses why a cat may wake and disturb you through the night. Why does my cat keep waking me up in the night? Most cat owners are familiar with their cat...
- ‘how Can I Help A Timid Cat Trust Their New Owner?’ And Other Behaviour Faqs
Once more behaviour expert Nicky Trevorrow took the reins of our Facebook page and answered live feline behaviour questions from our supporters. Here are just some of the questions that she answered for our supporters: Question: Please could you offer...
Cats
'Why is my cat making that noise?' and other behaviour FAQs
In the most recent Facebook Q and A, Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow tackled your questions on feeding habits, bedtime routines and grooming. Read some of her answers here.
Question: My cat always sleeps in my bed, but recently she’s been using bed time as play time. She’s always been really cuddly and can’t wait to get under the covers but for the last few weeks, she’s been knocking my glasses onto the floor and searching for ‘other toys’ like jewellery. Is there any way to get her to stop these little acts of naughtiness?
Answer: Sorry to hear that your cat has been up to mischief at night time! Cats are naturally crepuscular – meaning they are more active during dawn and dusk. Try giving her several short interactive play sessions during the day using a fishing rod toy (store safely out of reach after use) to use up that excess energy. Give her some special ‘night time’ toys such as soft little ball that are quiet to bat, but also glow in the dark to keep her entertained.
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| Credit: photo by Ella Mullins via Flickr |
Question: How can I stop my cats deciding that they want their breakfast between 1.30 and 2.00am, no matter how late I give them their tea? They are then quite happy to wait until 18.00-19.00 for their evening meal!
Answer: I think many owners will identify with this problem! You’d think that the dark mornings would have made more of a difference! Try providing your cat with feeding enrichment toys at night. These are things that provide food in other ways compared to a standard food bowl and require them to use their brain! Start off simply with a cardboard egg box and put a portion of your cat’s daily allowance of dry food in there (if they are fed dry food) and show your cat how to ‘paw’ out the biscuits with your fingers. You can check out more of our boredom busters on Youtube.
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| Credit: Photo by Kevin N Murphy via Flickr |
Question: My 18 year old keeps drinking lots of water and is very unbalanced when she walks or shakes. Please help!
Answer: Cats are more likely to develop certain conditions when they are older and it’s worth taking your cat to the vets more regularly in their senior years to keep an eye on their health. Many practices offer ‘senior cat’ health clinics. Drinking more water, being unbalanced and shaking are all symptoms of possible various medical issues. Contact your vet without delay.
Please note that we are unable to give specific advice on your cat's health or any change in behaviour observed. For medical problems, consult your vet who will have access to your cat's medical history and will be able to examine them.
Would you like to ask one of Cats Protection's feline experts a question about your cat? Don't miss the next live Facebook Q&A session: CP Vet Vanessa Howie will be answering veterinary questions on 31 December. All our Q&As are held on Cats Protection's national Facebook page from 2-3pm. See you there!
- ‘why Is My Cat Scared Of My Partner?’ And Other Behaviour Faqs
Do you have a question about your cat’s health or behaviour? Join our regular Facebook Q&As with feline experts, taking your live questions. Last week Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow answered queries, some of which are highlighted below. Question:...
- ‘why Won’t My Cat Sleep In His Bed?’ And Other Behaviour Faqs
In the most recent Facebook Q&A, Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow answered questions about feline sleeping places, kitten socialisation, feeding habits and more. Read some of her answers here: Question: Do you have any tips on getting my cat to sleep...
- “does Neutering Stop Spraying?” And Other Neutering Faqs
Would you like to know more about neutering? Cats Protection’s Neutering Manager Jane Clements recently took to our Facebook page to answer questions on neutering and you can read some of the queries she answered below: Question: Do male cats still...
- Behaviour Focus: Night Time Waking
In this week’s behaviour focus post, Cats Protection Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow discusses why a cat may wake and disturb you through the night. Why does my cat keep waking me up in the night? Most cat owners are familiar with their cat...
- ‘how Can I Help A Timid Cat Trust Their New Owner?’ And Other Behaviour Faqs
Once more behaviour expert Nicky Trevorrow took the reins of our Facebook page and answered live feline behaviour questions from our supporters. Here are just some of the questions that she answered for our supporters: Question: Please could you offer...