Koda's Corner Chat

31 Pounds!!!

Kodas Momma — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:07:49 +0000

I weigh 31 pounds!!! I’m excited because mommy and daddy are excited. I went to a man they call “the vet” this Saturday and got examined, and got my temperature taken, weighed, and my vaccinations (I’d also gone when I was 6 weeks old, but that was before I came to live with Mommy and Daddy). [...]

Cat and Kitten Training Part 4 - More on Housesoiling, Spraying, Marking and The Litter Box

Kodas Momma — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:02:44 +0000

Litter Box Training Most Frequently Asked Questions The single biggest cause of cat owner neurosis is - The Litter Box! Here are the most frequently asked litter box questions and the answers. Why does my cat urinate in his litter box but sometimes defecate in my bathtub? Cats urinate more frequently than they defecate so it is likely that [...]

Cat and Kitten Training Part 3 - Feline Predatory Behavior and Problems

Kodas Momma — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:01:26 +0000

Understanding Your Cat’s Predatory Behavior Cats are born with a hunting and chasing instinct. But they are not necessarily born hunters that kill for food. Killing and eating prey are generally learned behaviors. Hunger will not automatically teach a cat to kill. A cat can be a skillful mouse killer and yet never eat a single mouse [...]

Cat and Kitten Training Part 2 - Feline Social Structure and Behavior

Kodas Momma — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:00:06 +0000

Understanding Your Cat’s Social Nature and Behavior Are cats social? Are cats solitary animals? Are they independent? Will a cat accept another cat into its home? Do cats fight for dominance? Are cats trainable? The answer to these questions is both yes and no. Cats are indeed a solitary species. But they can and do live in [...]

Cat and Kitten Training Part 1 - Feline Territorial Behavior and Problems

Kodas Momma — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:58:18 +0000

Do you ever think your cat is neurotic? Do you ever wonder if maybe you’re the one losing your mind and your cat is quite normal? Why do they do this to us? We love them, in fact we worship them, but still they deliberately leave puddles in our shoes, on our pillows, in the bathtub. [...]

Scratching Furniture and Cat Scratching Posts

Kodas Momma — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:54:32 +0000

If your cat is scratching your furniture, shredding and destroying your home, you need to realize that your cat needs to scratch and climb. Scratching conditions your cat’s claws by removing the old layers of the nails. Scratching and climbing are highly enjoyable feline activities and are part of the essence of being a cat. [...]

Rambunctious and Hyperactive Behavior in Your Cat or Kitten

Kodas Momma — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:51:23 +0000

Courtesty of Perfect Paws. Read the full story here . . . Rambunctious and Hyperactive Cat Behavior If your cat is attacking you, your furniture, phantom spirits and invisible mice; if he’s bouncing off the walls and ceiling; knocking things off counter tops; stealing; carrying around or hiding the most unusual objects; don’t worry, your cat is [...]

Kodas Second Week

Kodas Momma — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:12:56 +0000

My Second Week! It’s been busy! I sure can tell Mommy and Daddy are sleeping really well… maybe it’s because I’m snuggled up between them. I really like to sleep nose to nose with Mommy, or in her arms. I’ve been getting really independent, letting Mommy and Daddy know I need to go potty by going downstairs [...]

Cat Aggression and Socialization

Kodas Momma — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:49:21 +0000

Courtesy of Perfect Paws. Read the rest of the story here . . . Feline Aggression: Biting, Fighting, Scratching, Attacking Not long ago, Motor and I were cuddled together; his gentle kneading and rhythmic purring locked me in a trance of relaxation and contentment. What a perfectly sweet, affectionate cat, I thought. The picture of a savage, [...]

Litter Box Training Your Cat or Kitten

Kodas Momma — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:17:45 +0000

Courtesy of Perfect Paws. Read the rest of the story here . . . The most common reason a cat will not use its litter box… Because the litter box is dirty - from the cat’s viewpoint, not yours. Cats often react to any type of stress by suddenly urinating or defecating outside the litter box. The [...]