2006-06-16 06:10:14 · 18 answers · asked by rocco 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
NO! Your poor cat is simply exhibiting instinctive hunter behaviour when he pounces on the yellow tanagers. Has he been desexed yet? If not, that might be one of the reasons why. Another reason might be because he doesn't get enough stimulation at home, especially if he's an energetic young tom. I would suggest you taking 1/2 hour twice a day to play with him in hide and seek behaviour, or with some squiggly toys to imitate the innate feline hunting behaviour in play. If he gets enough stimulation at home, the behaviour would lessen.
Also, your cat throwing up at home might be a problem of hair ball. I would suggest you bringing him to his vet to have it checked out, to rule out something more pathological than simple hair ball. If it's only a hair-ball problem, try grooming your cat on a daily basis to prevent him swallowing too much of his own hair (cats are naturally immaculate groomers), and getting some anti-hairball gel for him to take 3 times/ week. Also, you can help by introducing some anti-hairball dry food to his diet (according to the instructions on the cat food pack). Most leading cat food producers do good quality anti-hairball dry food with most of the necessary nutrients your cat needs for a balanced diet.
Finally, if the problems are psychological based (i.e. separation anxiety or boredom), it might help to do some behavioural training. Talk to your vet about this, as the vet would be the best person to advice you on this matter. If your cat is easily high strung, lots of love from you is the simplest way to nullify the problems.
Remember your cat is a living creature with feelings and emotions, and needs. Putting him down is not the solution. Ending a life that's given you such unconditional love is just cruel and completely unnecessary. Ask yourself, would you put your own kids down if they act up? Or would you have yourself put down for misbehaving? I think you get the picture.
Good luck!
2006-06-16 06:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by m 4 · 21⤊ 1⤋
If your cat is throwing up a lot something may be wrong. (Hairball or other blockage, maybe some other problem.) You should have him checked by your vet. As for the hunting, it's what cats are built to do. Remember that they are predators. Still, maybe you can get him some toys or something to give him an alternative to "live toys." If he's allowed outside, keep him inside full time. Nothing you said here indicates a cat anywhere near death, so why would you have him put to sleep? (And if it's because he's inconvienent, why did you get a cat in the first place? Should someone have you put to sleep if you inconvience them?)
2006-06-16 06:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by danl747 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is wrong with you? You're sick. Find a good loving home for your pet if your cat's natural instincts bother you so much. Why do you even have a cat if you want to get rid of it for being a cat? And killing it is not a viable way to get rid of it! I don't think you could even find a vet that would put a cat down for those reasons. You sick ****.
2006-06-17 00:10:50 · answer #3 · answered by Del 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, is there any way to keep your cat inside so he/she won't be outside killing songbirds? If not put a collar with a bell and a metal ID tag and a rabies tag on your pet. The metal pieces hitting each other should help to warn birds. Plus your cat will have ID on in case he/she ever got lost/hurt away from home.
Second, there are so many reasons for cats to vomit ranging from food allergies to hairballs, to viral illness to thyroid or kidney disease (and many many others). Please take your cat to be examined by a veterinarian who can help you determine why your cat is vomiting.
2006-06-16 06:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by animal doctor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a cat throws up it is usually due to their consumption of a foreign substance that they were not meant to digest such as a plant. If the symptoms continue, don't hesitate to hurry to your vet. Pet euthanasia should always be a last resort and under a vet's recommendation that there are no other treatment options.
2006-06-16 08:49:34 · answer #5 · answered by mzsuzie93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the cat eating the birds? Could be what is upsetting his stomach. Keep the cat indoors and take him to a vet.
Some throwing up is normal, as in hairballs. But if the vomit is yellowish or greenish, have it checked out. Vomiting on a regualr basis is NOT normal. (I have 2 cats,4 dogs) If your cat is throwing up hairballs, there are otc meds you can give it. Otherwise, if you love your cat, take it to the doctor! (vet)
2006-06-16 06:19:09 · answer #6 · answered by starryunicorn2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! That's just a cat's natural behavior. Perhaps you could let it stay outside if you don't like it throwing up inside, and about the birds: it's going to happen. Try higher feeders on wire that the cat can't get to.
2006-06-16 06:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by Kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So your cat is doing what comes natural and it should die for this? If you don't want it killing things, keep it inside. As for throwing up, they tend to do this if they eat things outside they kill. There are some parts that are simply not digestable. It's not the cat's fault that you don't know what you are doing
2006-06-16 06:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet, to see if there is an underlyin' cause for the throw up. As for the birds, keep the cat indoors and you won't have that problem. Cats are natural predators, they're GONNA kill something, if they have the chance.
2006-06-16 06:16:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the only reason you should put a cat to sleep is if it is in permanent physical pain. If you don't like it that much than give it away.
2006-06-16 06:14:54 · answer #10 · answered by ♥iluvfoodnetwork♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋