Posts made by Shannen Stan

• Cat Swallowed Feather From Toy

  Hi Barbara!  My first suggestion would be to speak with your vet right away, but looks like you already did! If they want to you to monitor him, the best thing to do is watch out for other ...

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  Shannen Stan
  2/16/23, 06:43
• My big cat has started to hump my blanket or my arm. Why is he doing this?

  Hi Sandra!  Cats can start humping for a number of reasons and isn't always sexual. Sometimes cats hump because of stress and anxiety, or sometimes out of boredom or to initiate play.  ...

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  Shannen Stan
  2/16/23, 06:39
• Prevent my 2-year-old cat from pushing and pulling water dish

  Hi Patty!  Cats can become quite enthralled with water sometimes, and it's actually a pretty normal behavior! Instead of fighting this behavior, I would actually try to start with a new wate...

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  Shannen Stan
  1/30/23, 07:33
• Is there any way I can keep my cat away from a spider plant?

  Hi Bette!  My name is Shannen, and I'm a feline behaviorist. I can definitely help you with this problem!  First, the best thing to do is to try to manipulate the environment so your ca...

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  Shannen Stan
  1/30/23, 07:24
• Prevent neutered male cat from peeing all over the house

  Hi Nancy!  Assuming all is cleared by the vet and he is healthy, this can definitely be behavioral!  a few tips to try: -Try changing the litter! sometimes they lose interest to certai...

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  Shannen Stan
  1/20/23, 21:47
• Adult cat kneading and sucking on blankets

  Hi there!  This can be common behavior for cats, and is typically not too much of a cause of concern. This is usually a sign to convey comfort, show affection, or to seek out comfort when the...

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  Shannen Stan
  1/20/23, 21:30
• Tips on calming my crazy cat down?

  Hi Mona!  My name is Shannen, I'm a feline behaviorist and can definitely help you with this problem!  Assuming the vet has cleared him of any other health problems that could cause thi...

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  Shannen Stan
  1/20/23, 21:26
• Why is my male cat kneading? Is he masturbating?

  Hi Bridgett!  Cats will do this for a variety of reasons, but one big one is to convey comfort. They may do this to show they're comfortable and in a content mood, or they may sometimes do th...

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  Shannen Stan
  1/17/23, 20:17
• How to teach playful kitty not to play with my hands?

  Hi Karen!  The important part of fixing innapropriate cat play is consistency!  If your cat bites, firmly say "no" and immediately stop the play for a few moments. Then, grab a toy and ...

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  Shannen Stan
  1/12/23, 19:09
• Cat has chronic sinus drainage and sneezing along with it. Suggestions?

  Hi Ginger, If your cat has already been evaluated by a veterinarian, could there be a chance this was caused by allergies? Cats can have food and / or environmental allergies that can lead to thi...

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  Shannen Stan
  1/12/23, 18:55
• Help with reducing aggression in 3 year old female cat

  Hi NormaJean! My name is shannen, and I'm a feline behaviorist! I can definetley help with some of the issues you've been experincing.  First, it would be incredibly important to make sure y...

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  Shannen Stan
  1/12/23, 18:51