Comments on: Cute little face vs. Wisdom and grace – why you may want to consider adopting an older cat

By: Susie

Susie — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:11:57 +0000

I think if she is used to going to the cattery its probably best to take her there again, at least you know she will be safe. Howling in the night and behaviour changes can be a sign of certain health problems, including an over active thyroid gland, you should take her to your vets for a check up in case she needs any treatment.

By: Vet Help Direct - Interactive Qualified Vet Advice

Vet Help Direct - Interactive Qualified Vet Advice — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:00:54 +0000

[...] Kittens are usually less intensive as new pets than puppies. Cats tend to be easily litter trained, most kittens having been taught good habits by their mother well before they leave her. They can provide hours of entertainment as they zoom around the house, provided you don’t mind the odd ornament being knocked off the side. They do, however, have very sharp baby claws and teeth, not a problem for young people and adults but they can cause a lot of damage to the delicate skin of older people, the same applies to puppies. If you do want a kitten, you should be talking to your local rescue centres anyway, they will always have unwanted litters, especially in the Spring time and will be able to give great advice on the care of a young cat. [...]

By: sharon

sharon — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:01:11 +0000

Hi, I am wondering what is best for my cat now she is older ( 15 ish) when we go away- to get neighbours to come in & feed her or to go for a cattery which we have done many times. Would it disorientate her when she comes back as she has startted the howling sometimes in the night & when she comes back in from the garden sometimes. Would she wander off also do you think as it wouyld be for 2 weeks?
Thanks
Sharon