Little Cat Diary (2024)

19/11/2023

Why do cats get dandruff? Jaimes Roe explains below!

Jaimes Roe's answer: There are a few reasons cats develop dandruff Nutrition A diet lacking in essential ingredients, like Omega 3 fatty acids, is often the culprit. And don’t feed them human food or straight tuna. Hydration Especially for cats who eat kibble, it’s important that your cat get e....

12/02/2023

Jaimes discusses what to do about cats that bite.

Jaimes Roe's answer: This sounds like play aggression. Play aggression is when the cat is playing in inappropriate ways, often when the human is not trying to play. Some play aggression is mild, but in high energy cats it can end in wounds for the human if you aren’t understanding and handling i.....

11/02/2023

Why do cats knock over water dishes, and what can you do about it? Find out below!

Jaimes Roe's answer: There are a few reasons for this. Some cats are just very curious about water and the way it moves. They will knock over any container of water they can. Some water dishes, combined with the lighting in the area of the dish, make it difficult for the cat to determine where ...

10/02/2023

How do you change a cat's name? Jaimes Roe has the answer!

Jaimes Roe's answer: Easy. Get a clicker and a really good treat your cat will only get during training. Pick a name for the cat. Call the cat by that name in a sweet, high-pitched voice. When the cat looks at you, click immediately and give them a treat. After the first time it works, be sure...

08/02/2023

Is it harmful to feed your cats lots of treats? Jaimes Roe has the answer.

Jaimes Roe's answer: Yes. It’s like feeding your kids lots and lots of Doritos. Not only do all those calories add up, and may lead to obesity, but cats also have very small stomachs. So those treats may keep them from eating as much of their regular food. Food is not love. Love is love. Cats w...

07/02/2023

Has your cat ever reacted like another cat is a stranger after a trip to the vet? Find out why in this answer.

Jaimes Roe's answer: Where does the surgery cat spend the majority of their time usually? That’s where the surgery cat needs to be spending time to begin to smell normal. The surgery cat might still have a lingering odd scent. And the other cat is not only picking up on scent, but the way the ot.....

06/02/2023

Why would an unneutered male cat be taking care of a kitten that isn't his? Find out below!

Jaimes Roe's answer: Male cats care for kittens as well. It’s not rare. It’s actually the norm with domestic cats. It’s feral cats that may kill kittens if they know they didn’t sire the kittens, which is usually when a new male comes into the territory. When a feral male thinks the kittens ...

05/02/2023

Why would a cat start acting strangely after you rearrange the furniture? Jaimes Roe explains.

Jaimes Roe's answer: She’s disoriented. Imagine you live in a city with tall buildings. You walk to work every day. Not only do you recognize where you are by sight, but by the smell of a bakery you pass, the smell of car engine oil and brake fluid in an auto repair shop, the sounds of things al.....

04/02/2023

Should you wake a cat who is having a nightmare? Find out below!

Jaimes Roe's answer: This is Stiles. He often naps on me, and he sometimes has nightmares. I can tell because he will growl or make warning yowl noises (like he’s trying to warn off an attacker) while he’s sleeping. I don’t wake him. I don’t want to startle him. So I just lightly place a han...

03/02/2023

Is kibble good for cats? Jaimes Roe explains below!

Jaimes Roe's answer: Dry food is too high in carbs to be healthy for cats. My oldest cat, Kiki, would only eat dry food for most of her life. It’s a long, boring story, so I’ll spare you. It took us a few years to switch her completely to wet food, but it was absolutely worth it. The lowest car....

02/02/2023

How do you get a cat to stop meowing at a door to a room? Jaimes Roe explains.

Jaimes Roe's answer: Cats have an overwhelming urge to solve mysteries. Their curiosity is such an integral part of the species that we have sayings about it. The closed door is a mystery. Why is it closed? Who is in there? What’s happening in the Forbidden Room? Stiles peeking under the door t...

01/02/2023

Ginger male cats are the only cats that we have proof they act differently than males of other colors. Find out what makes these orange fuzzballs so special!

Jaimes Roe's answer: That depends on what you mean. A lot of behavioral differences people think they see in orange cats just stems from the fact that they are mostly male. 80% of orange cats are male. [1] For instance, male cats seem to be slightly more affectionate than females on average. So...

31/01/2023

How do you get a cat comfortable with a new house? Jaimes Roe explains.

Jaimes Roe's answer: The first thing you should do is pick out a blanket for your cat. Leave the blanket where your kitty will sleep on it. Then, a week before the move, get a cardboard box. Put the blanket in the box, then seal the box. Then you cut an opening that is just big enough for the ca...

30/01/2023

Do cats fake injuries? Jaimes Roe explains.

Jaimes Roe's answer: No, cats don’t fake injuries. There are a lot of issues that can cause an intermittent limp, and very few will be obvious to the casual observer. He may be masking a lot of the pain, but there are times when he just can’t stand to walk on the paw. It could be any part of th....

29/01/2023

What should you do to prevent tripping over the cat? Jaimes Roe explains.

Jaimes Roe's answer: You have to take things slowly and watch where you’re going. Stop trying to rush everywhere, and think more like a cat. Cats don’t rush and hurry like humans do. They like their leisurely strolls through the house. Taking a stroll with you is a bonding activity. It’s somet...

28/01/2023

What can you do to keep a cat from being upset when you give away her kittens?

Jaimes Roe's answer: If you do it correctly, then she won’t mind. * The kittens should be at least 12 weeks old. * They should no longer nurse. * They should no longer cry for/meow at their mother. * They shouldn’t rush to their mother when she walks in a room. * They should be fine explori...

27/01/2023

Learn how to train your cat to stay off the counter!

Jaimes Roe's answer: There are 3 steps to changing a cat’s behavior: 1. Identify the need they are trying to fill 2. Offer alternatives 3. Make the way they were doing it less desirable Make sure you identify the need the cat is trying to fill. The most common reason cats climb on counters is be.....

26/01/2023

Cats can act aggressively for several reasons. Jaimes Roe covers the main reasons in this answer.

Jaimes Roe's answer: It depends on the reason for the aggression. Some causes of aggression: Medical Issues Cats mask pain and illness. Sometimes the only clue you have that something is wrong is a change in behavior. Fear If this is a new cat, or something is happening to scare the cat, they ...

25/01/2023

How do cats know when it's time for us to come home?

https://www.quora.com/Do-cats-have-any-kind-of-instinct-for-when-their-owner-will-come-home/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: Cat’s are very observant. They aren’t distracted all the time with televisions, phones, and computers. They use their strong senses to get cues about what time it is. And they know our schedules and habits better than we do. A cat will know what time it is by things they ca....

24/01/2023

Keep your indoor cat happy with these simple tips!

https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-keep-my-indoor-cat-occupied-and-content/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: It’s really not that difficult to keep cats happy indoors. Once you do all the initial work of making sure their environment is healthy, it only takes about half an hour of work per day. Create a healthy environment by offering: * Window seats with a bird/squirrel feeder ...

23/01/2023

This natural breed has a mysterious past!

https://www.quora.com/Did-the-Norwegian-forest-cat-evolve-in-Europe-or-were-they-brought-to-Europe-from-somewhere-else/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: The Norwegian Forest cat, also known as the mountain-dwelling fairy cat, has a mysterious past. Wegies, as they are affectionately known, are a natural breed. We know that they came about in the wilds of Norway. They likely arose from a combination of British shorthairs brou...

22/01/2023

Can you train a cat to do tricks?

https://www.quora.com/Can-cats-be-trained-to-do-tricks-or-behaviors-outside-of-the-natural-repertoire-like-dogs/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: Yep. It’s best to work on tricks that the cat shows an interest in. Some cats like to jump, some cats like to manipulate objects with their paws, and cats have lots of quirky behaviors. They’re individuals, so play to their strengths. Cats won’t always do what you want. Th...

21/01/2023

How do you know if a cat is enjoying being petted?

https://www.quora.com/If-a-cat-meows-when-being-stroked-is-it-because-it-doesnt-want-to/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: Not necessarily. It depends on the cat and what kind of vocalization they’re making. Ways to tell if a cat doesn’t like the way you’re petting them: * Shrinking away from your touch * Skin rippling * Stiffening up * Staring at your hand * Biting * Hissing * Growling ...

20/01/2023

What do you do when your 3-month-old kitten is a terror?

https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-stop-my-3-months-old-kitten-from-destroying-everything-and-playing-roughly-especially-at-night/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: Is your house made out of cardboard? How is a 3-month-old kitten destroying everything? Clearly, we need to talk about how kittens work first. Start with this answer: https://littlecatdiary.quora.com/If-you-have-a-new-kitten-is-there-a-way-to-make-sure-its-affectionate-towa...

19/01/2023

Why don't people just adopt the cutest cat?

https://www.quora.com/Why-do-people-adopt-cats-that-aren-t-cuter-than-other-kittens-at-the-shelter-or-rescue-center/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: Because intelligent people adopt cats based on things like compatibility with their lifestyle, personality, suitability of the cat to their home, and personal connection. You’re going to have this cat for at least twice as long as the average marriage in the U.S., so you nee.....

18/01/2023

Find out Stiles's favorite cat toy!

https://www.quora.com/Whats-your-cats-favorite-type-of-toy/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: My youngest cat has all kinds of toys. He’s got * Springs * Mice (regular and robot) * Tons of toys filled with catnip * Tiny soccer balls for when he feels like dribbling through the living room like Messi * Jingle balls * Tiny stuffed animals (his faves are the crink...

17/01/2023

Are cats jerks? If so, why do we still love them?

https://www.quora.com/Why-do-so-many-people-love-cats-even-though-they-recognize-that-cats-are-jerks-OP-loves-cats-btw/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: Cats aren’t jerks, people are just obtuse. Most of the time that people think cats are being jerks, it’s actually the case that the human is the as***le. Is your cat winding around your ankles? Some people think the cat is trying to trip them. But what’s actually happening...

16/01/2023

What if you think your neighbor has too many cats?

https://www.quora.com/What-can-I-do-if-my-neighbor-has-too-many-cats/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: First, consider butting out of your neighbor’s business. Unless there are so many cats that they are creating a health hazard for your neighbor, or the cats are obviously ill, starving, or abused, there is no need to do anything. The ONLY reason to intervene is if you fear ...

15/01/2023

The most friendly, loving, intelligent breed of cat might surprise you.

https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-most-friendly-and-loving-short-haired-cat-breed-to-keep-as-a-pet-1/answer/Jaimes-Roe

Jaimes Roe's answer: The domestic shorthair. They are smart, fun, healthy, loving cats. They’ve got thousands of years of evolution on their side, and all that evolution has ensured that they are very interested in humans. When raised with humans, these cats prefer being with their human than f...

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