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It was early Sunday morning about 12:20. I was laying on my bed
watching a movie before I go to bed with my cat sleeping next to my
feet, just like always. When randomly my cat leaps in the air and runs of
my bed as if in fear. I sleep in the basement by the way. Anyway my cat
is in the middle of the floor in deep concentration staring at my closet
door. She would not take her focus off the door. I called her smacked
the wall to get her attention but she never acknowledged me. So I finally
brought my dog down to break her attention. Which it did, but she was
very aggressive towards him. So I picked her up and put her on my bed,
she then jumped down and looked into the doorway looking for
something, but nothing was there. So I went upstairs and was going to
sleep on the couch because I was totally freaked out. My cat then just
looked down the basement steps and wouldnt take her gaze off of it
again. I am bewildered, could this be something paranormal?
Hi Ted,
She definitely heard something in the closet. However I think you have been watching too many horror movies. :)
The most logical reason for this is mice. You most likely have them either in the walls or in the closet. Cats can get very intense when they hear prey. Set some traps in the closet and under the kitchen sink. See what you get. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
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!
Experience
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.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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