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Comments (7)I have been reading about the "Klutz" in some cats. My cat is definitely a Klutz. After watching, owning and reading about cat behavior I've concluded that domestic cats still carry alot of wild cat behavior. Female cats are the hunters. They are agile, strong, intelligent hunters that will ban together to hunt for the food especially when they have young who still rely on them. They are quiet, stealthy, intelligent and together they are a hunting force with fierce skills that can quietly and effectively make a kill. The males on the other hand are scavengers, lone hunters and not the effective graceful and force their female counter parts are. They are there to protect the the pride and his young from other males. They are forceful and loud and use their large size to intimidate other males.youll also notice the playful cubs and just as human babies, they don't listen very well at times. Sometimes they push their boundaries. The playful side is necessary to teach them hunting skills and grow a relationship withing the pack. Some domestic cats are also prone to have vision problems as well. Some don't have the problems until later in life....See MoreAdvice on getting another cat
Comments (8)I'm so sorry about your recent loss of Rocky Top. Death is especially tragic when it takes one so young. These issues vary so much depending on the personalities of the felines involved that everyone's experience is likely to be different, as is everyone's advice. As far as my own experience is concerned, if your goal is to get another feline who will hopefully develop a close bond with Abigail Rose, your best bet is to adopt a young kitten - preferably female. Adult females like Abigail Rose who has only lived with one other cat, may deeply resent another adult, young adult, or even older adolescent feline invading her territory. She may find them threatening. A young kitten, however, is not nearly so intimidating and, if you're lucky, may even trigger her maternal instincts. Male kittens tend to be relentlessly active and rowdy, making huge pests of themselves with other cats. That's why I think a female kitten may be more easily accepted by Abigail Rose. Female kittens are a bit less maniacal than males, as a general rule, and easier for an adult cat to tolerate. If you really want a male, though, avoid the most pushy and playful ones in the litters; they are the ones who will make huge pests of themselves with your female. In fact, whichever age or gender you decide to adopt, choose a feline with a middle-of-the-road personality. Avoid the more dominant, aggressively playful and affectionate kittens, as well as the shy, reclusive, "victim" types. Find an engaging feline with a non-pushy but friendly demeanor, confident and curious without being demanding, and gently playful. That's the type who will transition smoothly into your family. Good luck! Laurie...See MoreCat Scratching solutions or declawing?
Comments (30)I have adopted 3 previously declawed cats...and I've had the same experience as oregpsnow. They were/are sweet, affectionate, and no more prone to biting than the other cats I've had with claws. And while I could never have a cat declawed, it is a great solution for people who don't have the patience or know how to get a cat to scratch appropriate places. Its also a wonderful opportunity for especially vulnerable adult cats to be adopted into loving homes. Ironically, when I bought Odessa home from the ASPCA she paid absolutely no attention to the old cat condo that all my late cats (with and without claws) loved. Nor does she seem interested in my most valuable pieces of upholstered living room furniture, but she does 'claw' the sofa in the office that would be shredded to ribbons if she had claws. Having said that, you do have careful when assesing a declawed cat. Before adopting Odessa, I briefly fostered another declawed cat, She was obviously frightnend and not friendly, but I thought I could make it work. I think the vet knew that this poor puss had problems besides her hyper thyroid because it was she who insisted on a temporary fostering before adoption. Because he had to be medicated and would not let me near her, so had to give her back to the ASPCA. When I looked at Odessa (she was not my first choice because she was a few years older)I could see that her personality was just fine. She let me play with her paws, purred, and jumped right into my arms when I opened the cage...and she has been an ideal puss ever since....See MoreDe claw?
Comments (35)I have owned both clawed and declawed cats. I have seen no difference behaviorally (such as litter box issues or inability to defend themselves). The first new cat I adopted in years was from a shelter where I contractually committed not to declaw. The shelter had clipped her weekly so even now, she's a breeze to clip. The next cat I rescued it was my choice. Despite being clipped weekly since she was a baby, she hates it. It actually seems to hurt her. I'm not sure what I'll do with her yet. But I will consult her vet and see what options there are - it seems to mainly be her hind legs - she yelps in pain when I clip them. (by the way she already tends to be a biter - and she hasn't been declawed). At any rate, cats can have litter and biting issues, even if they are not declawed. One does not = the other. Every cat is different. I think if a situation only allows declawed cats, a better option may be to seek out cats in the shelters that are already declawed. The shelter I got my older cat at, had several declawed cats up for adoption. As another poster said, they actually get adopted very quickly....See Morelivvysmom
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