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Tips & Tricks
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Biting
Doess your cat bite when he plays? Respond as a cat: hiss at him. Or scream in painful agony; he'll stop (though he might not play with you for a long while). I had a cat that accidentally drew blood while we were playing - I put my arm up to his nose so he could smell the droplets of blood, and he never bit again.
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travelling basket
To mmake it less stressful for a cat to use a travelling basket get them to associate it with a pleasant experience by occasionally placing a dish of food inside. This way it should not be so traumatic for the cat when it needs to be used.
White cats
Whitte cats can get sunburnt very quickly so keep them out of the sun.
The Garbage Can
If the smells and tidbits in the garbage can continually peak your cat's interest, get one with a lid, or keep it under the sink.
Your Cat and Plants
To pprevent your cat from digging in the dirt around your houseplants, go to your local craft store and buy a few pieces of the plastic needlepoint mesh. Cut it to fit the pot, with a slit and an opening for the plant. Place it on top of the dirt. Or, dampen a cotton ball with oil of clove, then bury the cotton ball just below the surface. To stop him from chewing on houseplants, mist the leaves with water and sprinkle a small amount of cayenne pepper on the leaves. Or you can buy Bitter Apple from your local pet store and spray it on the leaves. Here is a list of plants that are toxic to your cat.