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Cat Training and Behavior (Domestic and Feral)/Questions Answered by Expert Shanti Zinzi
| Subject | Date Asked |
| strange behaviour | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: ok well i have 2 male domestic cats one aged 3 years and the other 1 and a half they both get on ... A: Happy to hear they are getting along so well! and doing what bonded kitties do which is groom each ... | |
| Feral cat fearful of confinement | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: Isobel was a feral kitten approximately twelve weeks old when taken from the colony and adopted by ... A: Yes, kitties do suffer from PTSD, just like all mammals. I am not sure where you live? Is rabies ... | |
| not using litter box | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a question if you don't mind please! Arthur, my kitty, has been with me almost 2 months now. ... A: Although i am not there to see, there is a difference between urinating and marking. Here is a link ... | |
| Human attention in multiple cat household | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: We currently have 13 cats at home. We initially had three [a 7-yr-old, a 4-yr-old and a 3-yr-old]. ... A: . Yes, they are all going to need to be spayed and neutered asap, as you will soon have a lot more ... | |
| New Kitten and introductions | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I just found a 6 week old female kitten 3 days ago. I have a 4 year old male cat already who seems ... A: I bet the mother went to feed and was going to come back or she wondered off and would of cried and ... | |
| Cat Urinating Everywhere | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: We have a cat (3 or 4 years old now) who is a former abuse victim. She belonged to my grandparents ... A: Sorry to hear about this.. Sounds like several issues -mostly anxiety and too much overwhelm for her ... | |
| Mama cat attacking her mate | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a female and male pair of cats. She had a litter that is his. The other night my boyfriend ... A: Sounds as if you are right and she is protecting her babies. I am not sure how large your home is ... | |
| Male Cat Bites me alot | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: i have a male kitten, hes about 8.5 months old.. we got him when he was only 3 weeks old.. the ... A: It is odd if a mother stops nursing early-if a kitten is taken away from mother and its littermates ... | |
| Male Cat Aggression | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I adopted 2 darling male tabby kittens (litter mates) in December from a rescue shelter. They've ... A: Happy to hear they blossomed. are they both neutered? Often this is mating behavior or part of a ... | |
| One of my kitten sucks his brother's penis | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 kitten that I found on the street it's about 6 weeks old and some people found them in the ... A: Are you sure they are six weeks old? They might be younger. Well, they are completely traumatized ... | |
| 1.5 y/o ragdoll why did she run off but stay under my jeep? | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday was a nightmare as my raggie roamed off at 12:30pm, while we were in my backyard (gone in ... A: just a quick suggestion to your follow up comment-thank you!! and try canned Instinct- lamb, duck, ... | |
| multiple pregnant cats | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I recently had two mothers give birth within the same week. One mother repeatedly tried to "kidnap" ... A: First, let me start by saying can I please urge you to spay and neuter your cats? Millions are put ... | |
| how to train and take care of my cats? | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I have to cats a male and a female I want to know how to take good care of thwm and how to massage ... A: The best way to keep cats happy is to meet all of their needs. They need a peaceful environment, but ... | |
| Anxious Cat with possibly spraying issues | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I have two cats that are brothers that are about 6 years old. Ever since I had them I've had a ... A: Have they been medically checked out? It does not sound like spraying, but a potential UTI and ... | |
| Unusual Behavior | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: my tabby just started acting out of the ordinary. She is about 10 years old. She keeps walking ... A: I don't possible have enough information to help you with this. Utah is cold and fleas go dormant in ... | |
| Neutered cat biting another cat | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a male cat (Tippy) who was neutered when he was around 6 months old and had never been around ... A: Biting the neck during mating is normal for felines. This behavior is also seen in neutered males ... | |
| Wet food | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: My mom and I bought a cat not too long ago but accidentally bought crunchies that were too big for ... A: I am not a fan of dry food for cats-its higher calorie, higher fat and higher glycemic index, more ... | |
| My UNRULY cat | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old neutered bangal mix kitty that I got from a family that said he was "just to ... A: Well, first you need to realize what his needs are. He is a kitten still- a teenager and stimulation ... | |
| Our cat attacks my wife every night | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about our cat's aggressive behavior. He's about 21 months old, not sure what breed ... A: I am sorry to hear this. Cats do not like to be played "rough with" by the hands of a human. They ... | |
| Unusual Cat Urination | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: My cat Kazam is an 8 month old female who has had problems with peeing on people's things in my ... A: Keep her out of your dad's room by keeping the door closed. Make a peaceful, safe environment for ... | |
| Cat peeing on couch and overweight | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions. How to get cat to stop peeing and how to get her to lose weight as I feel it ... A: She sound like a sweet kitty... If you would like help with dietary suggestions contact me via my ... | |
| mother cat | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: my son and me were looking after some kittens in our locality and v started giving them food. ... A: She may be rejecting the kitten, in that case if the kitten is younger than 6-8 weeks it is not ... | |
| My new puppy | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: One of my cats(age four)doesn't get along with my new puppy(age eight months) because my cat ... A: Hire a dog trainer to help you get control of the dog so he isn't overly bothering the cat. Puppies ... | |
| Cat Kennel | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been thinking and i want to start my own cat kennel. I would like to know if you have any ... A: I am not sure of your intent- a cat kennel to breed? Or are you an animal rights activist wanting to ... | |
| Cats on Dinner Table | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I moved in with my roommates & they have 2 cats over a year old. They are relatively good cats, but ... A: Well, firstly you need to come to an agreement with your roommates. If they allow it and you don't ... | |
| kitten biting problem.. | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a 3 months old siamese kitten. just like all other kittens, she like to bite when she plays ... A: It might be that a settled older kitty is a better match for you? (they settle into being more ... | |
| Cat weeing on everything | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: In Dec 08 my boyfriend bought me a new cat, a British Blue, he was 1 1/2 at the time and we rehomed ... A: I get this type of question constantly so it might be good to research my archives to see the ... | |
| Cat weeing/pooing around the house. Dad getting very annoyed | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My cat, Poppy, 3 years old, who is spayed, has recently in the past couple of days starting peeing ... A: Your poor kitty is possible anxious as well as it could be other things. I can tell you your dad's ... | |
| hyperactive cat? | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: We adopted a resuced Siamese 1.5 yrs ago, and ever since we got him (he's about 3-4) he has paced ... A: If it is indeed behavioral and not relating to medical or brain issue, This type of obsessive ... | |
| kitties not getting along anymore | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I own two female cats. One we've had since kittenhood, the other we rescued. Both ... A: I didnt get how they were introduced,or the original kitty's age, so for the sake of helping i will ... | |
| neutered cat mating with spayed female | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: We have an aggressive young male cat and a gentle female cat, both 1 yr olds and fixed. Cowboy, the ... A: I hope i didn't offend i am sorry if i did. Through your response, there was vital piece left out ... | |
| Aggressive Cat | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I rescued an adult female cat in March that was dumped near my home. I have had her spayed and she ... A: Some cats simply do not get along with other cats, although they can be taught with proper slow ... | |
| Pee crazy kitty | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: Three months ago I took in a 6 yo rescue cat. I found out as I was walking out the door that he was ... A: What tests were run at the vet? You said you know he has no urinary infections. Please tell me what ... | |
| Complaining kitties | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Some time ago, I wrote you regarding three young cats I had adopted/rescued. They are all thriving ... A: Everyone has a different philosophy about indoor/outdoor. For me, they are animals and need the ... | |
| I can't get my cat to stop peeing on everything | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a Siamese named Sonya. She's about 7 years old, and I can't get her to stop peeing on ... A: This is suspect of a bladder infection. she needs to have her bladder aspirated by a vet and a urine ... | |
| Complaining kitties | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: Some time ago, I wrote you regarding three young cats I had adopted/rescued. They are all thriving ... A: So glad they are all doing well! The crying can get overwhelming. How nice that you give them an ... | |
| Cat Bellowing | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: Shanti, Our cat Marco has developed a very annoying habit of loudly meowing non-stop at 4:30 every ... A: Ah,the famous caterwauling. Cats will caterwaul for many reasons, for loneliness, for mating ... | |
| new born kitten not cl;eaned properly | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: my cat has had 5 kittens last night this morning all are doing well but mum has not cleaned up the ... A: You can help out, but perhaps she hasnt finished cleaning, as they were just born? a warm wet q-tip ... | |
| my mean cat | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: My cat is always attacking the dog. I want to know how to train him to get along with the dog ... A: This is not a case of "king of the house." Is your dog small, large? any chance your dog is overly ... | |
| new cat | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a female cat from 3 years then i got new male cat from 4 months and he is now 7 months, they ... A: If your female is sleeping all day and they generally are fighting it sounds like she may have a ... | |
| Is This Inappropriate Elimination? | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: My neighbor just sent me this email about my FEMALE cat. The cat uses the litter box regularly. I ... A: Technically no, it is not considered inappropriate elimination but due to not knowing exactly how ... | |
| Cat going out at night | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I like my cat to go out at night rather than using the litter box but she wants to go out too many ... A: I am not really sure what you need help with, the decision to commit to having a litter box in the ... | |
| my male cat still fighting | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have two Persian cats, a male and a female, they are 3 years old. my male cat is neutered,he used ... A: (i added a couple of sentences,.. you can have a toy in each hand.... How long were they together ... | |
| Calming down cat | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: My cat Voltaire LOVES people. He's very clingy and loves attention. So whenever my husband or I have ... A: I am not quite sure what exact stimuli Voltaire is responding to, (the sound of the water blasting, ... | |
| My Cat | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Do cats become more affectionate with age? My cat is almost 2 and seems to be getting more ... A: Yes, they often do, provided they are in a safe, loving environment. When they are under 2 and young ... | |
| cat loosing whiskers/ vomiting almost once daily | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: i have had my cat now for 2 years. now and got her from someone else, who picked her up from a ... A: Losing several whiskers is normal but excess amount could be a sign or ill health. Is there ... | |
| Cats loosing their territory | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I live in the country and have a Burmese cat, around 4 years old. He is used to having the large ... A: Sorry to hear your cat isn't himself. The feral or stray outside might b starving and perhaps more ... | |
| female cat agression | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: We brought our 4 year old female cat home from the vet today after being spade. My 1 year old ... A: Well, for one your 4 y/o came home smelling funny with tons of fear pheromones and the like from ... | |
| dead kittens | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: One of the wild cats that i feed recently had babies. Every day I would check on them as she did not ... A: Sorry to hear this. Are you in a city or country side? I wouldn't be able to know without seeing or ... | |
| Playtime after dark | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Our 6 month old kitten, who until 3 weeks ago, settled down to sleep when we did, has started to ... A: ! This is essentially the issue many people face with kittens which is why i always say bring home ... | |
| keeping outdoor cat inside | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a tiger cat named tigerlillie. He was born feral but now is a good house cat. But he keeps ... A: What an adorable name! This is hard, as cats will get frustrated and be insistent about getting out. ... | |
| random savage aggression | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: My cat Dexter is 5 1/2 years old, a purebred silver shorthaired tabby who has been neutered. I ... A: ! Good for you and lucky for him that he has such a committed person! I do not think re-homing is ... | |
| cat with behavioral problems? | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 cats one 2 years and one about a year old. My 2 year old is very well behaved (although ... A: As far as the tests, please check if it was a urine analysis and a stool sample was checked. I was ... | |
| cat with behavioral problems? | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 cats one 2 years and one about a year old. My 2 year old is very well behaved (although ... A: I am not sure it a behavior problem because you havent mentioned if you took care of finding out if ... | |
| My cat is the neighborhood bully | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: My 10-year-old, neutered 16-lb Henry cat is a very sweet boy when inside. He cuddles in bed and is ... A: ! It was my suspicion he was put on a diet! I do believe you give him enough food but all ... | |
| My cat is the neighborhood bully | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: My 10-year-old, neutered 16-lb Henry cat is a very sweet boy when inside. He cuddles in bed and is ... A: There is one bully in every neighborhood. It is no fault of yours! It is very responsible and ... | |
| I mistreated my cat, and now I want her tame again. | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a Persian cat which is about 2 years old now, when she was 1 and a half she came back from ... A: This is a difficult situation and i am going to be honest with you. So you have to be a man and face ... | |
| kitten not affectionate | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Even when I picked him out at the foster home I knew he would have not much connection to people. ... A: Congratulations on your new kitten! Not to worry, with a little perspective of their development at ... | |
| how to keep cat from jumping on stove etc | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday I adopted a beautiful little kitty almost 2 years old. She was found as a stray...taken in ... A: Congratulations on your new kitty! I will provide two links that will discuss common training ... | |
| My persian-siamese cat | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Is regarding the answer I got from the expert Karen Craft about my cat's behavior. I already tried ... A: I am hoping you will write back to tell me what you are dealing with. Due to not having any ... | |
| Cat seems scared after move | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a kitty about 2 years old and I got her from a friend and I was living in a 2 story townhome ... A: Well, if you do move again upstairs, it will probably happen all over again. Some kitties take some ... | |
| Cats still not getting along | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 y/o female cat and a 9 month old female kitten. We got the kitten last November and the ... A: I am not sure if you wrote me before, but i didnt see your name on my list of inquiries, but pardon ... | |
| Big problems with my male cat peter. | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have three cats, all of which I have personally rescued. Peter my eldest, male was rescued at 9 ... A: Yes, please let me know! The vet needs to do an bladder aspirate with needle for urine sample at ... | |
| Big problems with my male cat peter. | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have three cats, all of which I have personally rescued. Peter my eldest, male was rescued at 9 ... A: Did vet run a blood panel to check for other medical issues that could contribute to litter box ... | |
| Big problems with my male cat peter. | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have three cats, all of which I have personally rescued. Peter my eldest, male was rescued at 9 ... A: you did not mention if Peter is neutuered? This will solve many spraying issues. You mentioned that ... | |
| jealous cat | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 cats, 2 males and one female. The two males are brothers-one of which has become extremely ... A: Well, it is nice to be in such demand! Find an activity that is specifically enjoyed by him and that ... | |
| Feral cats vs. new indoor puppy | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: My husband and i have been feeding three feral cats for the last three years outside on our deck. In ... A: There are many places/area/things/issues that can make a pup ill. I will briefly touch on things ... | |
| Change in cat behaviour | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Early this January 2010, we found the sweetest tabby outside, on a very cold winter's afternoon. ... A: You have introduced a new issue here, and all this couldnt properly be addressed in one email in ... | |
| Change in cat behaviour | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Early this January 2010, we found the sweetest tabby outside, on a very cold winter's afternoon. ... A: What a great photo!! Thank you for the details, and great to hear you are working with a homeopath!! ... | |
| Teach your cat not to attack (or at least not bring in) small animals? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Can one teach their kitten not to attack small animals, or at least not to bring them into the ... A: Well, what is happening for the cat in their eyes is their are bringing you a gift. I know it doen't ... | |
| Cat pulling chunks of his own fur out | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: He does this when he is licking himself and then will pull out four or five tufts of fur - what ... A: Before we discuss several reasons that make a kitty itchy (biting is often associated with an ... | |
| What do I do? | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Well, I found a young cat. I call her Damestic. She is Very shy and she doesn't like loud noise ... A: Well, how wonderful of you and your family to open your home to a kitty! Are you an adult writing on ... | |
| Siamese Twin Cats | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Yes the animal officer checked and as far as she can tell. A neighbour verified that he had seen 2 ... A: Happy to hear things are going well with Hiko! Perhaps you should work individually with Sushi and ... | |
| fear aggressive cat with company | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a very dominant male cat. It is so bad that anytime I have people over he is aggressive with ... A: I am not seeing this as dominant but rather the kitty is uncomfortable and fearful. What is he doing ... | |
| Male cat leaving trails of poop all over house | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My 8 month old male cat has been leaving little trails of poop all over my house for the last month. ... A: Being that there are two cats, they might both need to be treated. They could be passing the ... | |
| Male cat leaving trails of poop all over house | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My 8 month old male cat has been leaving little trails of poop all over my house for the last month. ... A: First and foremost i must ask in a situation like this is did your vet do a fecal? Was it checked ... | |
| hairballs, loose stool traces on, fur long haired cat | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have female cat who is nearly two years. she has long hair and sometimes i think it troubles her ... A: Some kitties like Persians or certain long hairs need help with their coats. Are you gently brushing ... | |
| Positive stimulation advice. Chattering? | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I’m hoping that you can help me find a solution to a small issue I am having with one of my cats. I ... A: H Jon! Thank you for posting details! Not to worry,she did not disobey or act out of frustration. ... | |
| Unruly cat | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old spayed female cat. The cat has a behavior problem, She goes after my ... A: Sorry to hear this. You didnt give me a lot of information so i will ask some questions and pose ... | |
| Confused about kitty | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have two cats, one we've had since kittenhood, the other we adopted when we found ... A: that awful neighbor to leave her behind! I would get Midna back to the vet asap. Was the spay just ... | |
| Young cat biting other older cat and us | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a huge problem with our cat Oli.Oli is 7.5 months old. We got him from an animal shelter 2 ... A: Well Oli is technically still a kitten and still honing his kitty skills. This behavior also ... | |
| Compulsive Chewing | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My cat has been a wool-sucker since we got him (we got him when he was 12 weeks old from a Foster ... A: Well, firstly I would try to kitty proof as much as i can, for the electrical cords you can buy pipe ... | |
| change in male cat's behavior | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 8 year old male cat who has been neutered. He's been a member of our household for the ... A: I wanted to add one more thing.... It is hard to say since i am not there to witness all of the ... | |
| change in male cat's behavior | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 8 year old male cat who has been neutered. He's been a member of our household for the ... A: It seems you have taken care of many avenues in trying to figure out what the issue is here. I will ... | |
| Siamese Twin Cats | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: Yes the animal officer checked and as far as she can tell. A neighbour verified that he had seen 2 ... A: ! Thank you for the wonderful news! wow, that is great! All of your hard work, persistence and ... | |
| Cats dont get along. | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: Our two cats one a 6 year old female and a male 1 year old dont get along. We have to keep them in ... A: I'd love to help. Please give me more details as to how did you first introduce them. How long have ... | |
| cat behaviour change after spaying | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: we have been feeding stray female cat outside since November. by mid December, she progressed to ... A: This is a cut and paste from my reply to your wife's email. (also, to add, it is a bonded behavior ... | |
| change in spayed cat | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: we adopted a stray female cat in November and after waiting to see if she would get along with our ... A: I received two questions from the UK that are pretty similiar so i will assume you are from the same ... | |
| Siamese Twin Cats | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Yes the animal officer checked and as far as she can tell. A neighbour verified that he had seen 2 ... A: ok, so the confirmation is they were with a guardian and are what we refer to as "undersocialized." ... | |
| Timid Cats | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: We have recently (7 weeks ago) rescued 2 siamese cats (brother and sister) that were living outside, ... A: Oh you must be feeling a little frustrated. Thank you for update. It seems some important info got ... | |
| meow!!! | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: .i have a three year old tabby who is very vocal..however, there are times of the day (of course the ... A: Yes this could be challenging when we are trying to sleep. There are several things I would keep in ... | |
| introducing cat to dog | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old cat who I've had since she was 12 weeks old. I adopted her from a shelter and I ... A: The good news is - with the proper introduction and supervision, they can really end up liking each ... | |
| cat behavior after vet visit | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am puzzled and disturbed by my one cat's behavior toward my other cat after a vet visit. Mausi is ... A: I wouldn't worry too much, at this point. Yes, Mausi came home with unfamiliar smells from the vets ... | |
| Why did my cat viciously attack me? | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an approx. 2 year old male cat (un-neutered and has not has his shots yet due to my ... A: I am so sorry to hear this, I will reread this at a later time to see if i have missed any points ... | |
| Timid Cats | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: We have recently (7 weeks ago) rescued 2 siamese cats (brother and sister) that were living outside, ... A: Hola Eileen! Thank you for the update! I am glad Sushi is coming around. Sorry I wasnt able to get ... | |
| My Male Cat is Spraying Things | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: My 28 week old male cat has began to spray carpets and furniture. He hasn't been neutered yet ... A: ! Good for you, for checking right away! did the vet find bacteria? I am assuming he did not find ... | |
| My Male Cat is Spraying Things | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My 28 week old male cat has began to spray carpets and furniture. He hasn't been neutered yet ... A: Ok, most importantly get him checked for urinary infection ASAP. There are several reasons why a cat ... | |
| My Male Cat is Spraying Things | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My 28 week old male cat has began to spray carpets and furniture. He hasn't been neutered yet ... A: Oh that's a bummer. Are we sure it is spraying and not urinating? If it is urinating I would ... | |
| Cat and Hair | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My male cat is 4 years old and has had the same habit since he was a kitten. He is obsessed with my ... A: Congratulations on having your baby! Has this behavior escalated since the baby was born? I would ... | |
| kittens | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I live about 1-2 feet away from a busy road and i have 2 kittens about 3 years ago we had one kitten ... A: that sounds terrible, i am sorry to hear that. I dont know your property boundaries or financial ... | |
| Cat shaving himself | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Greetings!! Over the summer, Shadow (4 year old male neutered indoor cat) started shaving his ... A: It is hard to tell, but is he a black cat? Black cats are my all time favorite! Ok, i have seen this ... | |
| Mao | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I had to go to ask a new question, as apparently I had typed too many follow ups to continue on ... A: Well, lets hope this is what it is. Again, please keep in mind "allergic responses" and reactions ... | |
| Rapid change in behviour. | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have had my cat Mao since she was 9 weeks old, and she is now 7.5months old. 2 Months ago I was ... A: Great detective work :) Give a try to those Bach Flower Essences to if you can. You can order online ... | |
| Why my calico cat plays with my clothes? | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Just have 1 question, my calico cat miss kitty has been taking my clothes out of the laundry basket ... A: I think it nothing more than play or the "predator dragging prey" type behavior when they drag ... | |
| Rapid change in behviour. | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have had my cat Mao since she was 9 weeks old, and she is now 7.5months old. 2 Months ago I was ... A: Ok, when was the last vaccine given? I have seen aggressive behavior due to vaccines affecting ... | |
| feral cat on the edge | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I care for 2 one time feral cats about 5-6 years old. Both trapped by advocat persons in ... A: Wonderful of you to save two felines to help you on the farm and not use toxic chemicals or awful ... | |
| Rapid change in behviour. | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have had my cat Mao since she was 9 weeks old, and she is now 7.5months old. 2 Months ago I was ... A: This could be a medical issue. Are you sure she hasnt been injured? Are her pupils the same size? I ... | |
| Inappropriate bathroom behavior | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have two 3 year old cats, 1 male & 1 female(neutered and spayed at 6 months). They are from the ... A: Please do NOT discipline if you do find her in the act. This can only make matters worse. But if ... | |
| mental health issues | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: "Nibbles" is two yrs old, recently spayed just after weaning her second litter. (We kept three of ... A: Sorry I missed the spay part! and deeply apologize for offending you, i merely was trying to think ... | |
| Timid Cats | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: We have recently (7 weeks ago) rescued 2 siamese cats (brother and sister) that were living outside, ... A: How wonderful of you to open your home to two shy kitties. Dont give up! Siamese can be some of the ... | |
| Bad Neighbor Cat | 1/29/2010 |
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Cat Training and Behavior (Domestic and Feral)
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Shanti Zinzi
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Expertise
I can answer questions related to cat behavior, such as how to keep your feline happy and healthy with minimal expense but maximum commitment. I offer tips on how to touch and massage your feline to foster a good bond and direct people in how to spot and avoid overstimulation. Accurately interpreting a cat's body language, signals and cues is often not understood by many beloved feline guardians. I offer advice on alternatives to expensive veterinary bills, tell you when is it necessary to visit your vet, and how to maintain proper diet for your individualized feline's needs to avoid those astronomical vet bills down the line. I also give holistic medical and dietary advice, and hospice care tips for the aging kitty. I offer advice on how to deal with shy or undersocialized cats or feral kittens. www.thenatureofthebeast.org If you need a consultation during my vacation hours, I will unfortunately need to charge my normal fee. http://agentprovaCATeursDOGgeddetermination.blogspot.com/
Experience
I have worked with felines for 20 years both personally and professionally. Called the "queen of behavior cats" by SF SPCA's former feline behavior dept, I work with off-limit felines at the city shelter for nine years. I have onsite tech training from holistic vets and allopathic veterinarians. I have helped out rescues with behavior animals and help assist clients in problems with behavior and/or medical issues. Along with graduate studies in holistic medicines I have participated in a holistic hospice internship.
Public radio show on feline behavior and holistic health.
Organizations
I currently operate my own business which site can be accessed from internet explorer, www.thenatureofthebeast.org
http://agentprovaCATeursDOGgeddetermination.blogspot.com/
I am a custody feline volunteer at SF Animal Care and Control
I also am part of a feral kitten/undersocialized adult feline volunteer handler program at Animal Care and Control
I am a member of Allcreatureshealingnetwork.org
Education/Credentials
Masters in Somatic Psychology,
on site veterinary tech training at holistic and allopathic vet offices,
graduate studies in Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbs, eastern principles,
certification in Acupressure,
animal hospice internship at Bright Haven
Past/Present Clients
My clients include private clients and bay area rescues, NY Yankees, and actors from NYC and LA
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