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Hi Ali
Our kitten (male) is now 8 months old. He sleeps in our bedroom occasionally, but most of the time he sleeps in the loungeroom. Everytime he hears a sound (ie us geeting up to use the bathroom during the night) he Meows and Meows. As soon as we get up he starts to Meow (esp when I'm in the kitchen he never leaves me alone, I love cooking, but he makes it very difficult!!) He demands to be paid attention CONSTANTLY! He is only quiet when he's sitting in our lap!! My partner and I love him to pieces, but are becoming a little fed up!! He is alone for 8 hrs a day/5 days a week while we're at work, when I arrive home I pet him - showing him lots of love for around 10-15 mins or so - I was told by a colleague (who had a Siamese once) that this is where I may be going wrong. I do pay him a fair bit of attention...maybe too much?? Please help!! Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Nicole,
This kitty may just be vocal - Siamese cats are known for being talkative. I would strongly suggest that you have this kitty assessed by your vet just to see if there is anything happening with his health, if not the cause is likely behavioral. If your vet can't find a medical cause the best that I can offer since the vocal nature is in the breeding is to try and give him loads of stimulation during the day while you are away and prior to going to bed. A tired Siamese is a quiet Siamese...Essentially the more attention that you pay to a Siamese cat the less likely he will be to start off with nuisance vocalizations. Siamese cats are known for being demanding of time, attention and stimulation. These guys are very bright cats and with plenty of entertainment and attention he should settle down some provided that there isn't any underlying medical or psychological condition happening. If you suspect that your kitty may be anxious you may want to try adding 4-5 drops of a homeopathic remedy called Bach's Rescue Remedy to his fresh bowl of water each morning. Rescue Remedy is a blend of flower essences designed to calm and reassure and in my experience it's been a very effective non-pharmaceutical approach to treating anxiety and fear in cats. Rescue Remedy is used by many pet parents and veterinarians worldwide to help anxious or fearful animals become more relaxed. You can usually find Rescue Remedy in health food/natural health stores for around $15 CAN.
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Ali
Expertise
I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.
Experience
I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.
Education/Credentials
I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.
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