Dear Gene: A few months ago, a ginger cat ran into our yard. A few days later we convinced him. Still completely in the shade.
We started to feed him and he started walking, picking up other cats, including the neighbor's cat, who often came to visit. I take her to pet before I feed her.
Lately he has started biting my hands, arms or legs, sometimes with blood. What could be causing this procedure?
— Richard Steele, Hollister
Dear Richard! The best answer is probably "because it's a cat", but I'll try to be more specific.
Cats bite for a variety of reasons. There are three things in common: they play, they get bored of playing, and they get angry. Cats, like teenagers with new rights, must learn from experience—in the case of cats, how to use their claws and teeth. They train with their siblings and sometimes with their mother when they bite too much.
Adult cats can become food aggressive when left alone, when they have to gather their own food, or compete with other animals in begging. Your red cat may see you as a competitor
food, even if you provide it.
He can also get very excited about getting food. When cats are overexcited, they may break their teeth or claws.
Another possibility is the cat's natural hunting instinct, and since Ginger lives on the road, her hunting trip can be hot.
You should know that cat bites are a means of communication. In painful ways, but they do it because they don't know our language and they don't know how to write messages. Our task is to understand what they mean.
If you feed your cat after a rub session, she may become very upset. Try to feed him first, and then hunt.
If the prey wants to hunt, try feeding them extra food and put a few pieces before eating so they have a chance to drive off the wild food.
If you see signs of anger when you go to feed him - tail wagging, ears flapping - he may think you are bringing him food. In this case, place the food in a bowl and keep a safe distance from the feeding area before giving it a meal.
All animals carry germs and bacteria in their mouths, and their bites can easily become infected. Wash the wound immediately and be sure to apply an antibiotic cream. If there was a deep bite, you should consult a doctor. If you haven't already had your tetanus shot, do so now.
Dear Joanna! I want to get a real Christmas tree instead of our pre-lit artificial tree, it's starting to look a bit dark, but this year we got a dog and I'm worried about her around the tree. What are the risks?
- Angie A. Martinez
Dear Angie! This depends on your dog. Don't leave your dog alone until you know how he behaves around a tree.
The tree should be slowly brought into your home, prepared, and left open for about a day before adding lighting and decorations.
If you're buying real wood, don't let your dog drink from the wood, especially if you're using wood preservative chemicals. If you suspect your dog has swallowed needles - real or fake - or any other needles
jewelry, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Contact Joan Morris at AskJoanMorris@gmail.com.
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