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Expert: - 4/16/2007


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I have just adopted a 3 year old female tabby who has been spayed and had all her vaccines. She was up for adoption as she apparently did not get along with her owners original cat. She is very friendly and loves to be cuddled. But...at night she meows constantly and it keeps myself and husband awake. She has full roam of the house at night and as she is so new to us, we have not yet recognised where is best for her to sleep (as we felt she should choose). We have a litter tray that is in the same room as her food, but she has not yet used it.  

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Hi Jessica,

You need to do the opposite. Limit the area she can go into. She is stressed out and is trying to figure her way around. She most likely misses her old home and other kitties. At night keep her in your room. She needs the companionship. If she doesn't settle down for the evening play with her and get her tired a little bit before bedtime. Good luck.

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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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