Rabies in Cats

When the disease attacks cats, they generally hide under the furniture or in some dark corner, and there they may die unobserved in a day or two. As a rule, however, the disease in cats implies danger for human beings.



The rabid cat becomes very bellicose; from the dark corner where it has hidden it will suddenly attack animals or persons, especially children, jumping up to the face and inflicting severe wounds with its teeth and claws. In the violence of this attack it frequently bites itself. The rabid cat nearly loses its voice, being able only to mew hoarsely. Later it loses its appetite, has difficulty in swallowing, becomes emaciated, and succumbs within several days with symptoms of paralysis.

Cat Aggression Issue

Fortunately, most cats in a household are pleasant family members. They get along with their humans and other "relatives." But there are times when two cats will have a "dog fight,"but any aggression should be confronted immediately. Cats' teeth and claws can inflict serious damage.

Cat aggression can be classified as folows: intermale, territorial, fear-induced, orplay.

Raging hormones are responsible for the growling, howling, and posturing common to intact (uncastrated) tom cats trying to hold on to their territory and girl friends. Castration will stop this behavior.

Cat Aggresssion Treatment

If you have a cat that is always a victimof another cat's hissing, growling, chasing, biting and scratching, and only comes out of hiding when the other cat is not around, you may want to give the aggressive cat access to the outdoors or restrict the cats involved to separate areas of the house so they do not encounter each other. This should stop territorial aggression. If not, find one of the cats a new home (without other cats).

The way to stop cat scratching problems

For many, understanding the reasons behind why cats need to scratch has remained an elusive mystery. From the wild cats of the jungle to the domesticated feline companion, scratching has been a means for survival. This predisposed instinct has unfortunately led to the untimely demise of our sofas, window screens, curtains and walls. In order to decide what the best methods for alleviating this problem are, you must first understand why it is done.



In the wilds of the mighty jungle, it was necessary for cats to be mighty hunters in order to survive. Cats instinctively used their claws as a means for support for climbing trees, giving them the opportunity to pounce on their unsuspecting prey. Razor sharp claws were required for hunting as well as fending off other predators. Today, the domesticated cat does not have to depend on their skills as a hunter as their food bowls are always full. However, the instincts to keep their nails hunter ready are still there.

Socializing Your Shy or Fearful Cat

Cats can develop a fear of people they don’t know for many reasons. Companion felines have unique personalities, and some are just more outgoing than others.

However, if a cat is calm and friendly with his family but afraid of visitors, it’s often because he didn’t have enough experience meeting new people when he was very young. To be social and comfortable with all kinds of people, a cat must have frequent opportunities to meet numerous new and different people in low-key, pleasant circumstances while still a kitten, especially between the ages of two and seven weeks. Cats who didn’t spend much time with people as kittens-for example, former stray cats-might remain skittish around people their entire lives.