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Expert: - 4/19/2007


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Hi Karen. Please help! My cat (6.5 months old)is a chronic meower.  Unless he is sleeping, he is always talking. It is definitely not a cry & nothing is wrong- I have consulted w/the vet about every possibility & because he is perfectly healthy their answer is that "some cats are just talkers" I have come to terms with that, but when I am home it drives me out of my mind! I have tried all kinds of things like squirting him w/a water bottle, shaking pennies, etc. But it just seems to get worse. I have done some research & feel the ultrasonic petsafe high pitched sound remotes would be a wonderful & safe option but I have a dog (2.5 yr old lab) that I don't want to get confused. Please help w/any advice! Thank you.

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Hi Elizabeth,

I agree with the vet. Some cats are just talkers. You might want to consider getting another cat to keep him company. This might help you. Sometimes leaving a TV or radio on can also help. I don't know anything about the ultrasonic thing to help them stop the talking. They look more to be for keeping them from an area. And I wouldn't know how your dog would react. I can tell you that "talkers" quiet down as they get older. And I don't know if he is fixed or not but this might help also if he isn't. 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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