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Expert: - 7/4/2009


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I took in my step sisters cat, Scrabbles. she is about 3 1/2 years old. she was raised by a three year old and moved from home to home a lot. my step sister travelled a lot and the cat would be moved to my dad's then back to my step sisters over and over again. I now have scrabbles. She sometimes throws up hairballs on my husbands side of the bed i got hairball medicine for her and that stopped. i have another cat, killer, despite his name he is very sweet. they fight sometimes but mostly it seems like playing until scrabbles gets uptight and screams at killer and runs away. well, i came home the other day and she had pooped on my bed where killer usually sleeps i.e. my side at my feet. i knew it was her b/c the size of the poop. i thought she was happy she loves to cuddle w/me in my chair so i dont understand why she did it. i found out she did it to my step sister a lot too though. any thoughts?

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Hi Melissa,

First off I would get her to the vet to be checked out. Make sure there is no physical reason for her doing this. Cats usually aren't dirty unless there is something wrong. Stress can cause this. And it sounds like she may be under a lot of this. There are a few things you can do to help her. You can try something called Feliway. It mimics a cat's happy pheromones. Add another litter box for her. Get this stuff, http://www.preciouscat.com/ You can get it at Pet Smart and other places like that. Show her a little extra loving. And ask your vet about using an antihistamine, cyproheptadine (Periactin), on her. It acts like Prozac for kitties. One or a combo of these things will work.

The first is to get a clean bill of health from your vet. Then try these other things. Good luck and let me know what happens.

Ciao, Karen

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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