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How can I stop a kitten from sleeping on the sofa?
Prepare a comfy, warm, properly sized bed in a quiet, sheltered, slightly elevated spot; add favorite toys, catnip, or scented old clothes to attract it. When it's sleepy, lure it to the bed with food and pet it to sleep there. Also spray cat-safe scents it dislikes (citrus, lemon, vinegar) on the sofa.
How many times a year does a Maine Coon go into heat, in which seasons, and how can it be eased?
Females heat about twice a year, peaking in spring and autumn; males follow females' signals irregularly. During heat the cat feels unwell—if not breeding, soothe a female by gently patting her back and sides, and distract a male with play.
I applied abamectin (ivermectin) and it seems to have been licked off.
A cat's pupils can dilate when frightened, excited, scared, or stimulated by light. If no other abnormality, these are the likely causes. If the eyes seem uncomfortable, consider eye disease or viral infection (glaucoma, uveitis, herpesvirus, calicivirus).
How to take a dog out?
Before going out, fit a secure leash to prevent losing the dog, and bring waste bags and tissues to clean up after it. In heat or on long trips, carry water to prevent heatstroke, and vaccinate the dog beforehand against rabies and parvovirus.
School is starting soon and I may not be able to help with the delivery. I don’t know the due date—about how long until she gives birth?
A cat's gestation period is generally 60–65 days; some purebreds run a bit longer, with due dates around days 68–69 after mating. If you're unsure when she got pregnant, a vet ultrasound can confirm fetal development and an estimated due date.
It’s been about two months and tonight she suddenly started crying, rubbing against me, then stopped when I put her in her bed – is she about to give birth?
A cat's pregnancy is usually 61-63 days. If you're sure she's been pregnant about two months, these signs likely mean labor is near. Watch for mammary changes, restlessness, and rapid breathing, and prepare a quiet, comfortable nesting area.
What happens if you force-hold a kitten?
Force-holding a kitten can cause fear, struggling, scratching, or even incontinence, and may damage its trust in people. Respect the cat's wishes to protect its well-being.
My hamster keeps scratching itself desperately for days. I deworm it and see no abnormality. Why? I am a new owner and very anxious.
Scratching may be normal self-grooming. It also signals discomfort from irritants, allergies, or skin disease. Poor bedding causes allergies; choose suitable bedding. Bacterial or fungal infection causes itch. If persistent, see a vet.
How to make a dog like you?
Spend time together through feeding, play, and walks to build trust, and stop if the dog seems uncomfortable. Social activities with other dogs and people also help bonding.
My 3-month-old kitten just came home; its belly is large and hard, it has not eaten, drunk or used the litter for hours, and it dry-retches with low energy – why?
A hard, swollen belly with dry retching may indicate indigestion or a gastrointestinal blockage from constipation, a foreign object or parasites. Offer warm water with probiotics and a quiet space, and see a vet if it does not improve.