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Is Your Cat Over-Attached Or Under-Dependant?
Kathy Davison
Over-Attached
Of course we all love our cat to show affection, but it can be both irritating and worrying when it follows you everywhere, tripping you up, jumping on your lap the minute you sit down and working itself into a frenzy every time you go shopping.
Cats sometimes become too dependent on their owners if they are kept indoors and then depend on their owners for interest and company.
The eventual answer may be a feline companion but before you introduce another cat make sure you have weaned your cat from its over dependence, or it will feel jealous and resentful and you will be no further on.
You must school your cat to do without you, so don,t let it follow you from room to room. Shut it out of the kitchen when you are preparing meals and out of the study when you are working.. it will probably stand outside the door mewing piteously but you will have to steel yourself.
Don t let it settle on your lap for the evening so that you are pinned to one place.. After a few minutes put it on the floor give it a quick stroke then go and do something else.. the cat should not be made to feel like it is being punished only that it has to get used to periods of separation.
Set aside times when you give the cat a short intense period of cuddling and petting, so that these replace the over -dependence .
Under-Dependence
Some cats seem to be born with a great need for human contact and others are more independent and require far less petting.
Given this basic difference in temperament ,what happens to the kitten in the first few weeks of like is essential to the cats later development.
If it is not handled frequently by humans or if it is treated roughly then it may grow up wary and anti-social, avoiding a stroking hand or stiffening up when held.
You will need to be patient in building up the relationship and let the cat come to you in its own good time.
Feed the cat little and often, holding out the dish and encouraging it to follow you. Either squat down beside the cat when it eats stroking it occasionally and talking to it gently or put the food bowl on a table and sit alongside.
Don t put the cat on your lap but put the catnip mouse there so that it has to climb over you to seize it.
If the cat has a favorite chair make a habit of sitting in it and when the cat decides to join you let it settle with no fuss beyond a quiet word and gentle stroke.
If you cat usually spreads itself out in front of the fire or next to the radiator, try lying down there yourself.
Once you are right down to their level most cats overcome their timidity and begin to give an interested sniff, which invites a friendly overture.
Slowly attachment will grow.
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Getting Pet Dandruff Out of Your Carpet
Enrique Cleanotto
If you are a pet lover, you know the joy of having one. Unfortunately, even pets get dandruff and you need to keep it out of your carpet.
Having a pet can be quite an expensive proposition. Aside from having to care for your pet by feeding it, grooming and regular check ups, there are also other expenses that you might not have thought of.
Keeping your home clean when you have a pet can cost more, and it can also be a matter of health. Many people are allergic to pets of one kind or another, with the most allergenic pets being cats and dogs. Unfortunately, for families that own pets, getting rid of them because of an allergy is not always an option. For this reason, keeping the house clean and free of pet dandruff is essential in having a home that’s happy and healthy for the whole family.
When you have a pet, there is one huge reason for keeping carpets clean – pet dandruff. Pet dandruff is actually dead skin cells that are constantly being shed by animals. All animals have to shed their dead skin cells (yes, humans too!) but these skin flakes can be especially bad in certain species. Cats and dogs (even so-called hairless or short haired breeds) produce large amounts of pet dandruff. When this dandruff comes in contact with a person who is allergic to it, that person can have symptoms such as those from hay fever – runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and even swelling. The only animals that have been found to not have dandruff are those that are completely hairless such as snakes and lizards.
Pet dandruff removal can be one way to cut down a person’s exposure to this allergenic substance. Be sure to always use a vacuum with HEPA filtration (this will cut down on the airborne particles of dandruff that ordinary vacuums throw into the air), and vacuum your home frequently. If possible, remove carpeting from areas where you sleep, like the bedroom, so that you will not be exposed to dandruff overnight.
You can also install HEPA air filters in the rooms of your home where your pet frequents – this way, any airborne dandruff will be removed. Finally, bathe your pet at least once a week to keep the dandruff levels on their skin down. Some people will not be able to keep their pets, even with these modifications, but try these steps before “getting rid” of your pet. If you follow these tips, you’ll be sure to have a more comfortable time with your dog or cat!
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