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Cat Lovers Only : Site Map
Cat lovers should like this bit of news. I've done some major updates to the cat site recently, so hop on over and take a look. One of the first things you might notice is the Site Map page. This should help you better get around the site. If you're looking for a page on a particular topic, check this page first, as it has all of the current pages listed.
I hope that a site map helps you. You'll also be able to use it to see at a glance what I've added to the site. Hopefully, all this adds up to a better web surfing experience, and easier access to information on cats.
I am trying to add more pages as well. If you have a topic you want covered, post a comment here in the blog, and I'll see what I can do to get a page up about it. Lead time is probably several weeks right now with what I have in the pipeline, but I'll try.
Next topics to research: cat immune system, autoimmune disease in cats, cat litter box problems. I'll be putting up pages whenever I can.
posted by catlover at
10:58 PM
2 Comments:
I recently got two adult cats from a friend. One has adjusted very well, the other one however, hides, and comes out only to eat and use the liter box, any suggestions?
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Anonymous, at December 20, 2004 5:25 PM
If a cat hides excessively after being moved to a new home...
Some cats adjust well to new environments, objects, or people more quickly than others. Some never really adjust fully to big changes.
Some cats will hide during periods of intense stress (a change of living quarters is certainly that). Some cats will hide when ill as well.
If the cat stops any of the following for more than 1 day... eating, drinking, or using the litter box, then it may be ill. A vet consultation is required as soon as possible, even though the cat may show no other signs of a problem.
While you may want to take the cat to the vet just to be sure, you can follow these guidelines as well...
1. Keep the noise and excitement levels down to a minimum to let the cat adjust to the new home.
2. Allow the cat to have its space. Don't crowd her, don't chase her. Let her hide when she wants to.
3. After she's found a good hiding place, speak softly to her from a distance and praise her. Do this as many times throughout the day as you can.
4. Give her as clear a path to the litter box and food as possible from her favorite hiding spot.
5. Keep the litter box and the food away from each other. You don't want to eat while sitting on the toilet and neither does your cat.
5. Offer a toy and have an interactive play session with her. At first, you'll be the only one playing - that's ok.
Try to involve her in a non-threatening way. Cats usually love ropes or strings or string-like items (like a shoe lace). Gently offer the string. Bring it near and far but not too fast. Move by the cat while dragging the string.
Often, closing the door to the room the cat is in and passing a part of the string under the door will entice the cat to come and play. The closed door provides safety. Do this repeatedly even if you get no reaction.
Eventually, she should respond. Later, if you show here enough kindness and gentle attention, she'll adjust.
Be very careful not to let her play with the string by herself. String-like items can cause choking.
Hope that helps.
By
catlover, at January 3, 2005 10:24 PM
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