The Cat Care Complication

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The problem: Feline fanatics find their cats become hostile when caring for their personal needs.

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How many cats are currently under your care?

4 or more

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What is the sex of your cat(s)?

Male

Female

Both male and female

Other:

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How old are your cat(s)?

under 12 months

1-3 years

4-6 years

7-9 years

10-14 years

15 years or older

How did you acquire your cat(s)?

Rescue

Breeder

From a friend or family member

Pet store

Other:

On a scale of 1-5 (one being the easiest and five being the hardest), how difficult is it for you to give your cat(s) medicine?

It's fairly easy!

Battle scars are a given.

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What products/methods do you use to complete this task?

Wrap them in a blanket/towel

Have someone else hold them down

Hiding pills/other medicines in their food bowls

Catnip or other calming medications

Go to a professional (the vet etc.)

Other:

On a scale of 1-5 (one being the easiest and five being the hardest), how difficult is it for you to clip the claws of your cat(s)?

It's fairly easy!

Battle scars are a given.

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What products/methods do you use to complete this task?

Wrap them in a blanket/towel

Have someone else hold them down

Distracting the cat with food/treats

Catnip or other calming medications

Go to a professional (the vet etc.)

Other:

On a scale of 1-5 (one being the easiest and five being the hardest), how difficult is it for you to groom/brush the fur of your cat(s)?

It's fairly easy!

Battle scars are a given.

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What products/methods do you use to complete this task?

Wrap them in a blanket/towel

Have someone else hold them down

Distracting the cat with food/treats

Catnip or other calming medications

Go to a professional (the vet etc.)

Other:

Do any of your cats have behavioral issues caused by handling?

Yes

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If you answered yes to the previous question, what specific behavioral issues does your cat(s) have? (optional)

Separation Anxiety

General aggression

Spraying

Hyperesthesia (overly sensitive to touch)

Territorial aggression

Compulsive actions

Other:

What is your cat's response to being handled?

Run/Hide

Hiss

Pee

Attack

None; non-hostile

Other:

Would you be interested in a solution to lessening the hostility of your cat(s) when caring for their personal needs?

Yes

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What would you like to see in a solution?

Affordable

Portable

Lightweight

Easy to use

Other:

How much would you be willing to pay for a solution?

under $5

$5-10

$10-15

$15-20

$20 and above

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