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If your cat is pregnant, in distress ("she/he doesn't look very happy"), bleeding, straining at the litterbox, or hiding in dark places, call your vet immediately - don't write me asking for advice, because by the time I answer, it may be too late for your pet.

• You may find the answer to your question (including the "scratching the sofa" problem or "how long will Fluffy be pregnant") in my Cat Care Advice/Tips/Tricks or Why Does a Cat Do That?, or Why has my cat stopped using the litterbox??? pages.

• For more detailed information about cat behavior - or to help you solve specific behavior problems you may be having with your cat - I strongly recommend reading any or all of these books - they are all very well written, very informative and interesting:

• Starting from Scratch: How to Correct Behavior Problems in Your Adult Cat, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
  
• Psycho Kitty?, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
  
• Hiss and Tell: True Stories from the Files of a Cat Shrink, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
• Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
• Think Like a Cat: How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat--Not a Sour Puss, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
• Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
• Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavior Problems, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
• Is Your Cat Crazy: Solutions from the Casebook of a Cat Therapist, by John C. Wright
• The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions, and the Psychology of Cats, by Dr. Nicholas Dodman
• Good Cat!: A Proven Guide to Successful Litter Box Use and Problem Solving by Shirlee Kalstone, John Martin
• House Cat: How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Sane and Sound by Christine Church

• Or, visit Fabulous Felines and Fidos Message Board and post your question (you need to register to post, but it's free and will take less than 2 minutes).

• Also check out the ASPCA's Ani-Med phone call service for comprehensive, informative answers to hundreds of questions about behavior, ownership and health.

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