Yes, cats go through adolescence. And, just as with humans, this is a trying time. Our kitten is growing up, and trying everything! So we need to focus on our training even more, since they are no longer so easily distracted. They also have a stronger will; and the willingness to use it. Compounding our [...]
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How long can our cat commitment be?
When we consider taking on a cat of any age, we have to remember that the upper limit of their lifespan is about two decades, though there have been cases of cats living into their thirties. see more Lolcats and funny pictures When we have a great relationship, it is always difficult to accept that [...]
Cat Stages: Unknown Age
Cats are notoriously difficult about revealing their true age. Except at the beginnings and ends of their life, a well fed, well loved cat can appear any age from five to fifteen. A stray, struggling to survive on the street, can seem much older than their actual age. When I first saw RJ in the [...]
Cat Stages: Early Adolescence
When our kitten gets into early adolescence, between five and seven months, it is a distinct stage in kitten development. As they develop confidence along with more control over their growing bodies, our kittens can become busy with concerns that do not include us. Like all teenagers, they can make us feel they have either [...]
Senior Cats
As they age, cats slow down. They still play, but not as long. They still investigate, but not as fast. There are physical and emotional changes which can also make the cat act a little differently. Lack of energy is manifested in more than extra naps. Cats have such keen senses that we don’t realize [...]
