My cat Scout thinks Christmas tree is a new litter box location. She’ll urinate on tree cover. That’s a treat to clean! I have to keep a plastic liner under tree to facilitate clean up. I make double certain to keep all litter boxes clean, but she feels a need to express herself creatively at this time of year. It’s her way to contributing to tree decorating tradition. She does it once, and she's done.

Next, if you own a scaredy kitty, confine her to a safe room when hosting holiday events in your home. If possible, confine your kitty in a place that guests won’t stumble in. Put her food, water, and a clean litter box in room. Stop in from time to time to reassure her that it’s alright. If there aren’t adequate hiding spots in her room, think about putting a box or large paper bag in with her, and encourage her to burrow in it.

Finally, purchase some natural flower essence compounds to put in her food or water all during holiday season. There are several good remedies that are recommended for situational stress. Add a few drops in kitty’s food or water twice a day, and you’ll see results within 24 hours.

Flowering essences are also safe for human consumption, so if you’re contemplating a fall into insanity, take a few drops yourself!

You can also purchase synthetic hormone substances that come pre-packaged in a bottle that plugs into any electrical outlet in your home. This remedy lasts approximately a month.

Good luck, and happy holidays to you and your family – humans and animals!

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As in case of Osteoarthritis pain is severe and your cat will need some relief from pain. If your cat is overweight pain can even be more severe.

Talk with your veterinarian if you do believe that your cat does have a type of cat arthritis. Your cat will enjoy life more and be able to chase those mice again if treatment is regular. It is no fun to play and jump and be a cat when they are in severe pain. The longer your cat sits around in pain stiffer joints will become. The pain will then increase with every step they take. Be sure to get treatment your cat needs so they can enjoy life once again.