The Cat Bible Q&A
Tracie welcomes any and all questions about cats AND dogs on both her live radio shows. Call in to DOG TALK on Saturdays from 11-Noon (EST) to 800-394-8830 or Wednesdays 8-9 PM (EST) to CAT CHAT 866-675-6675. (You don't need to have Sirius to call in!)
The Cat Domain
I tuned into your show, and found it very interesting and informative. One of your callers mentioned being awakened by her cat at night, and I thought back to when my husband and I suffered many nights of lost sleep due to our two cats, Rosie and Jimmie, standing on us, licking our hair, hogging the bed, etc. Against my better judgment (I could have sworn cats don’t do well in cages), I gave in and researched cat cages, finding the perfect solution in the Cat Domain (www.generalcage.com, or www.radiofence.com/cat_domain). It’s tall enough to allow for four shelves (two come with; my husband added the others), so there are shelves for climbing up to each of their two small heated cat beds, another for their food and water dishes, and an empty one. It’s even big enough on the bottom for their kitty litter pan. They adjusted fairly quickly (yes, there was the initial 3-4 nights of crying and forlorn howling), and now accept it as part of the nightly ritual. Now we sleep through the night, and I know my cats are comfy and cozy in their Domain. I recommend this to anyone who is awakened frequently at night by their cats!
From: Denise, in Rogers City, Michigan
Dear Denise,
This is a great solution, and one I had not thought of. I’m indebted to you for it, and hope I can squeeze it into THE CAT BIBLE before it goes to press next month. In any case, I’m posting this for everyone to benefit from. Sweet dreams to all!
Tracie Hotchner
The information contained in the answers posted on this board comes from THE CAT BIBLE: Everything Your Cat Expects You To Know, and from CAT CHAT™ The Radio Show, broadcasting live on Martha Stewart Living Radio, Channel 112 on Sirius Satellite Radio, every Wednesday from 8-9 p.m. EST.
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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that the advice I give on the air or in emails – or those you see posted here – are not intended to take the place of a veterinarian's advice or expertise. I say this to protect myself from being misunderstood or from your over-reliance on my advice in situations where your pet may be seriously ill and you would mistakenly delay seeking medical intervention. While I am confident in the research-based facts and common-sense advice I can offer, it is never meant to be used at the exclusion of trained, accredited and board certified professionals. But I also have this disclaimer to protect your dog – because what you learn from me is not intended to take the place of medical care or professional evaluation – on the contrary, my desire is to equip you with information that will allow you to enjoy your pets to the fullest, and also to encourage you to seek professional medical attention whenever there are physical symptoms or an overall change in your pet's attitude.
Tracie welcomes any and all questions about cats AND dogs on both her live radio shows. Call in to DOG TALK on Saturdays from 11-Noon (EST) to 800-394-8830 or Wednesdays 8-9 PM (EST) to CAT CHAT 866-675-6675. (You don't need to have Sirius to call in!)
