About Cats: Special Edition Newsletter 2011-8: New Ask Amy's

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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats Yes, these are newly-published Ask Amy questions. However,as stated on the Ask Amy Submittal Form, we are not accepting any new AA questions until further notice. These new AAs are questions which have been queued for some time. Please refer to these articles for help with cat behavior concerns: Amy Shojai on Cat Behavior Amy on Cat Aggression Amy on Fear, Stress, Anxiety Amy on Litter Box Problems Amy on Cat Introductions About.com Cats Behavior Issues About.com Cat Behavior FAQs Our About.com Cats Forum is also a good place to seek help with cat behavior problems. Many of our members are well-experienced with cat care and behavior, and may have had success with the same problem you might be having. You will find them a friendly and helpful group. We hope these resources will help Connect With Amy Facebook | Twitter | Blog Ask Amy: How Can I Relieve Fearful Behavior? Lisa wrote: "Meyou, (pictured here), was accidentally let outside in the cold, not for long but it was very cold. He was missing four days. Read Amy's Full Reply. Photo Credit: © Lisa More Ask Amy Questions: Ask Amy: Cat Play Aggression Ask Amy: How to Keep Outside Cats Safe Ask Amy: Cat Stranger Danger Amy Shojai on Cat Introductions How to Introduce a New Cat Ask Amy: Adult Cat Introductions Ask Amy: Introducing Cats See More About:  cat behavior  stranger danger  lost cats Ask Amy: Cat Attacking Dog From Amy Shojai: "Ebony attacks Janet's new 'Chiweenie' dog Darby adopted six weeks ago, an eight-pound Chihuahua/Dachshund. 'I am on egg shells all the time,' says Janet.'" Amy offers a wonderful simile: "Stress is like water filling a container - different cats have their own container sizes before stress overflows. Ebony's container has filled to the brim with the new dog, the babysitting visitor dog, and all the other 'norma' stressors of everyday life. It doesn't matter that Ebony previously tolerated the other dogs - this one sloshed over the edge." Photo of Ebony © Photo Credit: © J canavan Read Amy's full article for her outstanding advice for bringing peace back into Janet's home. More On Cat Aggression: 9 Tips to Stop Cat Bites 11 Common Causes of Cat Aggression 6 Tips to Avoid Redirected Aggression See More About:  cat behavior  stranger danger  cat aggression Ask Amy: Cat Attacking People Angy writes, "I need some serious help with my 2½ year old deaf cat, Perisha. When she does not get her way, or when it's time for my partner or I to leave the house for work, one of us will be attacked by her." Angy is beside herself as nothing she's tried has worked. Amy points out that because of her hearing loss, Perisha may not react the same as hearing cats, and teaches Angy how to defuse Perisha's angst about her leaving, by applying a little "cat psychology to associate Angy's going to work with pleasant things. Be sure to read the complete article. More Related Content From Amy Shojai: Understanding Meowing Cat Ear Talk Cat Eye Talk Fixing Petting Aggression Reducing Cat Anxiety See More About:  cat aggression  white cats and deafness  deaf cats Ask Amy: Introducing A New Kitten Jay is a "street kitten samaritan," and has rescued three kittens off the streets. Little Furry is the latest, and the other two, five to six months old, are having a hard time adjusting to her, and vice-versa. Amy advises a vet appointment for Furry, and then a planned introduction, using her techniques for Cat to Cat Introductions. Read the full details. Photo credit © Jay Jeffrey More on Cat Introductions: Introducing Kids and Cats Introducing Cats and Dogs Introducing Cats and Babies See More About:  introducing new cats  stranger danger  hiss test Cats Ads Cats Car Sick Cats Cats and Kittens Cats Cats Cats Constipation in Cats Featured Articles Who is That Cat in the Mirror? 12 Weird Cat Behaviors Explained 8 Top Training Terms You Need to Know Ask Amy: Cat Collar Cat Sex Cat Behavior: Covering Poop   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Franny Syufy Cats Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cats newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Pregnant Cats 80 Ways to Share Cat Pictures Cat Behavior 101 Top Mistakes of Cat Owners Cat Years Advertisement