Show us your kitty cats
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I actually bully my cats, pull at them, push them over, tickle them, tug at their paws, tickle their whiskers and play fight them. They love it. They're both pretty much desensitised to it, fight back and definitely see it as playful behaviour. Neither would ever hurt me, they won't claw me or bite, only play bites. They in fact come looking for a fight with me. I like the trust we've built that neither of us would actually hurt one another but rough play is permissible.
I have the same uncertainty.
The few occasions where I thought she wanted to be chased and I chased her, she looked terrified and started hiding (not coming out for ages).
On the other hand, I have encouraged her to bite me, and she is more than happy to oblige
She is very, very soft and when she bites she barely depresses the skin more than a couple mm. She also likes to do "hit and run" on my legs when I'm sat at the computer Just a light grab with her paws and runs off/behind something.But I'm really not sure if I should chase her or not at this point. Only had her 3 months and don't want to destroy what trust I've built up with her.
We / I taught our two what "no" means with regards biting and general naughty behavior and its served us well, they totally get it. Murray also knows though that he can fight me and there wont be a "no" coming if he keeps it within the parameters of play (which he does). Every single morning as I come out of the shower he is there waiting for our 5-10 mins of play time which usually involves him being pushed over, grabbed and generally messed with whilst he rabbit kicks and bites me 
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In the market for a kitten at the moment! Will put pictures up when we find one! None seem to be popping up near us really, tried rehoming places too
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Is there anyone in the Maidstone area who's either looking for a cat or knows someone who does? I need to re-home my boy-catte, Oscar, because he's just too boisterous for Jess. 
I've tried to keep him distracted and play with him more, but nothing is as fascinating as Jess when she's under a chair.
I'll post a picture or two later, but he's ginger and white, 4-5 years old, neutered, microchipped, litter trained and a total softy with people.
I've tried to keep him distracted and play with him more, but nothing is as fascinating as Jess when she's under a chair.
I'll post a picture or two later, but he's ginger and white, 4-5 years old, neutered, microchipped, litter trained and a total softy with people.
Sadly I don't think Luna would appreciate that. She's quite timid and would probably just move out of reach rather than engage in play. Either that or she'd have a proper swipe
More SQUUEEEEEEE!
squeee central...all aboard the squeetrain
Lovely to see nature has no inhibitions on helping another species. Humans could learn a lot....
Sadly I don't think Luna would appreciate that. She's quite timid and would probably just move out of reach rather than engage in play. Either that or she'd have a proper swipe
Did you have her as a kitten or is she a rescue older cat? I assume the latter.
I use one of these.
It's worked perfectly so far and I chose it over the flip top ones as quite a few people say that their cats can get into those without too much of a problem.
Tbh im more surprised that it wasnt you wearing it mate, after seeing your make up pics in one of the competitions on here, i wouldnt put it past you.I caught our Cat (Squibby) wearing a night dress, he's always been a bit weird.
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I have the same uncertainty.
The few occasions where I thought she wanted to be chased and I chased her, she looked terrified and started hiding (not coming out for ages).
On the other hand, I have encouraged her to bite me, and she is more than happy to oblige
But I'm really not sure if I should chase her or not at this point. Only had her 3 months and don't want to destroy what trust I've built up with her.
I suppose it depends on the cat really. Our cats do not like to be chased because generally they know it means they are in trouble!
You will know your cat better than anyone, so play it by ear. If you do chase her, perhaps reinforce the chasing with a positive outcome like a cuddle or a treat. May help her to associate the chasing as play. But in the main, I think most cats see chasing as a form of aggression and normally bolt for a hiding place. Chances are they won't understand your body language like they would with another cat, so if in doubt they run and hide with their ears back. Also, female cats are often more timid and cautious anyway.
Can't say I have ever gone after any of my cats other than to let them know they are in trouble. Also with them being outdoor cats it allows them to associate similar behaviour by strangers as trouble. So when our neighbour chases them off his garden, they know to avoid it or stay hidden if they are in it.
You have probably done it already but if you haven't, a good idea is to try and learn your cats body language. They tell you a lot about their mood with their eyes, tail and ears as well as their purr and their 'talk'. You can also try and communicate with them too. For example staring at your cat would be seen as a challenge/act of aggression and combined with the tone of your voice it can be useful when reprimanding a cat so they know you mean business. Whereas slow blinking and breaking eye contact would help to reassure her that you are friendly etc etc. I slow blink at my cats all the time, and they always blink back or wink at me, usually followed by a "hello" meow then purring and a head bump
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Had to have one of my cats put to sleep today.
Since Thursday she had been sleeping in a cardboard box at the end of the kitchen, off her food, drinking only a little then this afternoon wee'd herself in the cardboard box so whisked her off to the vets.
Turns out she was VERY I'll and severely anaemic - tumour found on one of her kidneys Nothing to be done that wouldn't make her life worse so elected to have her put to sleep.
Devastated.
RIP Willow.
Since Thursday she had been sleeping in a cardboard box at the end of the kitchen, off her food, drinking only a little then this afternoon wee'd herself in the cardboard box so whisked her off to the vets.
Turns out she was VERY I'll and severely anaemic - tumour found on one of her kidneys
Nothing to be done that wouldn't make her life worse so elected to have her put to sleep.Devastated.
RIP Willow.
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