Recently, I have
received hundreds of letters asking me how to treat our pets to get the best
back from them. I thought I would write
a blanket answer to all of you out there with questions about this subject:
First, your pets are
your friends. You must treat them with
respect and TLC in order to receive the very best they have to offer.
Second, your pets are
not too bright. Sometimes you have to
PUSH your point in order to get the idea across to them. Be forceful, but as gentle as possible,
remember, their skin is very thin!
Third, your pets often
believe that they are in charge, not you.
This will change in time, just be patient with them.
Fourth, your pets need
to be reminded that you are around when they are experiencing sadness or stress. When you feel that familiar pattern of
ignoring you or pushing you away, be sure to make yourself as much of a pain as
possible to get their attention focused back on you.
Fifth, your pets love
to play rough, but tend to get angry when you get rough back. When this happens be sure to teach them a
lesson by getting the roughness in before they do.
Sixth, your pets don’t
always remember to clean your potty boxes.
Gentle reminders, left on their pillows or in the linen closet, will get the
hint across very nicely. Just be sure to
go into hiding once you deposit your reminder.
Seventh, your pets
forget things at times, especially when your water needs changing or you need
more food. Be sure to get on things
where you know they don’t want you to be in order to remind them. If that doesn’t work, tip what is left of the
water onto the floor and swat your bowl until it is directly under their feet.
Well, Dear Readers, I
don’t want to bore you, so I will end here.
I hope I have answered most of your questions. Feel free to send me more or to resend if I
missed something.
Your loyal Answer Cat,
Cocoa”
