East coast pet psychologist, Glynne Anderson*, gets to grip with ECR Life readers’ questions with her trademark quirkiness and humour. This week Glynne tackles a fussy feline and a pooch who loves lifting his leg in the house…
Hi Glynne
My cat seems to only like one brand of food. She’s not interested in eating anything else. Should I be concerned? If so, how do I go about getting her to like other types of food?
Kirsty
Hi Kirsty
Yes, I have heard this story often. I swear some of the cat food manufacturers lace their products with Cat Nip in order to get that response! But 
don’t panic because Cat Nip is harmless … just irresistible to cats.
If you want to change your kitty’s diet, try giving her a wide selection of other foods. Take a trip to the super market and fill your basket with everything a carnivore might like.
You may just score … or you may not. Depends entirely on Madam Puss’s tastes.
Happy shopping
Glynne
Hi Glynne
Please help. What can I do to stop my 2 year male medium cross breed, lifting his leg on my furniture? He does this when we are not looking. He then hides when he knows he’s been found out. I have bought pet off but alas it doesn’t work and smells even worse.
He is pretty well behaved otherwise.
The vet suggested neutering but I’m not happy with that solution. What can you suggest?
Jez
Hi Jez
Lifting legs usually means, “I’m the boss of the house … read this Pmail and tremble!”
Let me guess – you have another male dog, and his Pmail Post Office it at the entrance to a door way leading outside?
If I’m right – I agree with your vet. And if I’m wrong … I still agree with your vet.
A strong solution of bi-carbonate of soda may get rid of the pong … but again, maybe it won’t! Depends really how powerful your dog’s pheromones are.
Good luck and keep smiling
Glynne
* If you have a question for Glynne, email life@ecr.co.za with “Pets” in the subject line.Glynne Anderson
* Please note that the questions and answers will be published on ECR Life so should you wish to remain anonymous, make this clear in your email.
*Glynne Anderson is a full time pet behaviour consultant. She is also the founder and director of Canine Academy – the largest private dog training school in KZN. She can be contacted on 031 765 1958.
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