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Taboos When Getting Along with Cats
Cats are very sensitive animals, and there are many things owners should pay attention to when living with them. Failing to avoid these can make a cat turn on you. Our veterinarian details some taboos when getting along with cats.
What If Your Cat Won’t Eat Lecithin?
Lecithin (inositol phosphatide) is vital for a cat's coat; deficiency causes shedding and dry fur. If a cat refuses it, mix it into smelly or favorite foods, or use powder form. Egg yolk, soy, and liver also help - 2-3 boiled yolks a week suffices.
Why Won’t My Cat Sleep in Its Bed? How to Train It to
A cat may reject its bed because it dislikes the material, the spot is noisy or out of sight, it was allowed to sleep with you as a kitten, or it is simply too attached to follow you around. Fix it by picking a material and shape the cat prefers, placing the bed somewhere quiet yet within view, and rewarding it with praise and treats whenever it chooses the bed—while firmly returning it there if it jumps on your bed.
How to Help a Cat Gain Weight
A thin cat may be thin from genes, stress, disease, or diet; rule out illness first, then raise calories with high-energy food and small frequent meals. Add play to sharpen appetite and gain weight slowly.
Should a woman get a male or female cat?
It is generally recommended that women keep male cats, since males tend to be more affectionate and clingy, with a better temper and less likely to get angry. Females are relatively more independent and aloof, and less inclined to act spoiled. After neutering, however, the personality difference between males and females is small.
Why Does My Cat Bury Its Food?
Cats bury food from an instinct to cache surplus provisions, or because they lack appetite, dislike the taste, or object to a moved bowl. They may also bury the owner's strong-smelling food to mask the scent and hide their trail, just as wild ancestors did to evade predators.
Where do cats like to be petted most?
Cats generally enjoy being stroked on the chin, cheeks, head and back, and many also like a gentle pat on the rear (just above the tail). Preferences vary by individual, so try different spots to learn your cat's favorite. Because cats are sensitive and wary, build trust first with a new cat before petting.
Why Does a Cat Favor One Family Member?
A cat may prefer one person because it senses who gives the most care and companionship, matches its personality, offers security, or bonded with it early. The one who only plays (not the one who baths and clips nails) often wins favor. Respect the cat's taste — and remember preferences can change over time.
Why Cats Suddenly Lose Their Appetite
A sudden loss of appetite can come from mild causes, weather, heat, stress, or fussy eating, or from illness such as mouth pain, digestive trouble, parasites, or systemic disease. Find the cause first: treat oral pain with pet anti-inflammatories and oral spray, settle the gut with probiotics, and deworm if parasites are to blame.
Is Tapioca Starch in Cat or Dog Food a Problem?
Tapioca starch (from cassava, a tropical root) in pet food is normal and usually fine in moderation. It helps kibble hold its shape, provides energy, and lowers cost. If it sits near the top of the ingredient list, though, protein may be lacking — and since cats are obligate carnivores and dogs are meat-based omnivores, long-term high-starch diets cause muscle loss and weaker immunity. The 'tapioca is toxic' worry is a myth: raw cassava contains cyanogenic glycosides, but proper soaking, cooking, and drying remove them, and high-heat pet-food processing destroys what remains.