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How fun! Every cat is unique. I have heard of other cats that like to have their tail gently stroked and tugged. Not all cats enjoy tummy rubs, although they may roll on the ground and seem to ask for that. Rolling generally is a solicitation of attention, and not necessarily a tummy rub. But it takes a very confident and trusting cat to accept tummy rubs. Your Rex sounds like a normal, very affectionate kitty. Enjoy! - [Read more]

Certainly they can be renamed. Cats are quite flexible. How many of our kitties answer to several names, such as Sheba (formal), Cuddlekins (nickname), and the generic “Kitty?” It can be helpful to choose a name that the cats actually respond to, so test out some of your favorites. Perhaps an abbreviation of the existing name, especially if they’re already responding to that old moniker. For instance, instead of Tabitha she might respond to Tabby. - [Read more]

Most of the questions I get ask the exact opposite—how can I get my cat to be more touchy-feely and spend time with me? Isn’t it interesting how we humans never seem to be satisfied, and the cats must really laugh at us!

If you want her to pester you less, simply ignore her overtures. If you give her attention when she asks, you’ve rewarded the behavior. And if you ignore her for quite a while and THEN give in, she’ll learn that the longer she pesters, the better chance you’ll give her attention. That teaches her to never give up. So, you’ll need to practice some tough kitty love, offer attention only on your schedule, but create a schedule that she can anticipate.

Oh, he’s really got you trained! My best guess is he’s doing this for attention. And when you’re reading or sleeping, you’re not paying attention to him, so even spraying with water or a startling noise is better than being ignored. How much do you play with him in the evening? Do you have a routine that’s established—that you play/pay attention to him for about the same time each evening? Having him know when to expect interaction can help.

He’s at the age when play activity and even interaction may reduce. So it may fade over time. Meanwhile, you can make the forbidden high spots less attractive using double-sided tape products like Sticky Paws. Cats hate touching this kind of surface so you can put some on placemats and position them on the shelves or other surfaces you want the cat to avoid. You’ll also want to provide “legal” elevations for Boba to climb and lounge, like a cat tree—or maybe the TV if you can ensure it’s a safe place where he can’t reach breakables.

You’re doing the right thing rewarding the “good” behavior. About the only way to extinguish the “bad” behavior is to ignore it, so Boba realizes he doesn’t get attention for this behavior. That’s not possible if he’s breaking stuff at night, though, so putting him in the bathroom probably is your best bet. Simply invest in some earplugs so you can’t hear him rattling the door.

It is normal for a cat’s personality to evolve as he or she matures. Kittens tend to be most interested in toys, and that interest usually fades after about a year of age. Different cats may become more or less “clingy” and that can be influenced by the presence or absence of other cats/people, and even by the weather. Since Louie no longer has Nefi to play with, he may be lonely and seeking extra attention from you. He may also feel concerned or stressed by her absence, especially if he hears her now and then. - [Read more]

Ron Hevener, Traveling with your pets, and Rescue Groups. Plus so much more... - [Read more]

Hear us talk with Alan Cook CEO of Lucky Litter LLC the creators of the Scoopfree Self Cleaning Litter Box - [Read more]

All Pets Radio had the pleasure of talking with Walter Hutzler is an all-breed pedigreed feline Judge for the Cat Fanciers Association about the show. - [Read more]

Hear us talk with Scott Yen about this wild new aquarium/art! - [Read more]

Everyone hates cleaning the litter box, hear Ethan Youderian Executive Vice President talk about a new product that makes it easy. - [Read more]

Hear us talk to West Paw about their new line of products. - [Read more]

Diana from Zuba took the time to tell us about the new Dream Walker - [Read more]

Mike Horton the Business Manager of 3M Sports and Leisurefor gives us the inside track on the new 3M pet products. - [Read more]

Hear us talk with Julie Harris VP of Marketing about a wide variety of wild new pet products. - [Read more]

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Paul Cooke, Vice President/Director, Industry and Trade Development, gets put on the spot about Elegant Medleys. - [Read more]

John Fraser Lassies "Agent" took the time to speak with us about Lassie Dog Food, Lassies Movie, and Lassies new TV show. - [Read more]

Mark Schuering talks with us about the new Petastic Natural Line - [Read more]

Carrie Agnew Marketing Director, gives us the background on the Skamper-Ramp. - [Read more]

From pet steps to travel crates, Mike Foster Product Manager gives us the inside scoop. - [Read more]