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Expert: - 5/27/2007


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I have 2 Indoor Siamese cats (mother and son) both have their tendencies.  Mother (age 6) loves to carry things in her mouth and treat them like babies, yowling as she goes.  This isn't that annoying, actually its pathetically cute.  

The son, is 5, was fixed as a kitten, and ever since we moved into our house 2 years ago, he runs around the first floor and basement, howling as loud as he can, pacing back and forth. It's especially bad this Spring, and if he were female I'd say he was in heat,because he doesn't shut up, unless sleeping.  We have a screened in porch that they sit on as much as possible.  Alot of times, this only seems to make him worse.  He gets plenty of love and attention, always has fresh food and water, and clean litter box.  I've had siamese my whole life, and have never had this problem.  Any suggestions or behavior adjustments I can make?  I'm really getting frustrated.

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Hi Matt,

It sounds like he is seeing something outside that is upsetting him alot. It may be another cat walking around. He may be yowling and trying to tell the other cat to back off, this is his territory. Try keeping him away from the porch area if you can and see what happens. Get a product called Feliway. Spray this around. It acts as a kitty tranquilizer. See if this calms him down. 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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