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Mieshelle
In Which We Help Vets Keep Their
Clients Out of Shelters
Our vet enjoyed
working with you and
the entire staff is
so thankful you
helped us with our
cat's issues. I
think they were
really getting tired
of seeing this cat week
after week! If only
this knowledge was
more readily
available to cat
owners, there would
be less of them in
the shelters! I will
follow-up with you
after our vacation.
Thank you!!
S. Berger, New
York, NY

A Vet Says, Every
Wine In Its Own Time
Chardonnay is no longer
urinating on our couch
and bed. It has been 3
weeks and no accidents!
Thanks you! I really
think it was the (behavior advice removed).
Our vet wants to take
you out to lunch! I
think they're just happy
not to see us in the
clinic every week for
this urinating issue!
Your knowledge has saved
our household!
Best, Marci and Sigmund
W., New York, NY

Beautiful People Have Cat Problems
Too
Thanks so much for your help, Mieshelle. -- Charlize Theron, actress

Medication is NOT the Only Hope
Mieshelle,
The
minute I (behavior advice
removed),
Watson got in the litter box and
went to the bathroom! He did it
again on his own when I (behavior
advice removed) about four hours
later. This is great because he
has not used the box for
urinating since we've owned him.
The advice that addressed the
areas where he was
inappropriately urinating was
the best and my vet is shocked
we don't have to put him on the
kitty Prozac! He had said that
meds were our only hope, so we
can't thank you enough!!
Sarah, John and Watson -
Seattle, WA

You DON'T Have to Give Up
Your Cats -- Not Even Bengals
Thank you Mieshelle for
helping us solve the
behavior problem with
our two Bengals!
It was hard to believe
it was so simple for
what seemed like a
complex issue, but you
were right and we have
had no issues since our
consult. I can't
believe I was thinking
about re-homing.
You offer a great
service and I just hope
more cat owners will
learn of your service.
You definitely figured
out what even our vet
couldn't (he is
referring you now too by
the way).
Steve and Diane, Miami,
Fl

Cats in
England Like Us, Too
3 Burmese cats, one urinating
outside of the litter box, another defecating. Here are
the four weekly emails sent by the clients:
Week 1:
Mieshelle,
There have been no accidents anywhere since 10th July. Before
that date we had some odd new places - in the shower and in the
bath?? but once these were cleaned away it has not happened
again.
The new sofa has arrived and the cats have so far been fine - we
have (behavior advice removed) and are (behavior advice
removed).
One day I even saw Raisin and Sapphire politely taking it in
turns to eat from the same bowl with no fights which is unheard
of.
Week 2:
Hi Mieshelle - We had rather a busy week last week and so didn't
do as well on the cat behavior techniques as we had intended,
but I am happy to report no accidents still!
Week 3:
Hi Mieshelle - We had rather a
busy week last week and so didn't do as well on the cat behavior
techniques as we had intended, but I am happy to report no
accidents still!
Week 4:
Hi Mieshelle - Another busy week but again, no accidents!
The (advice removed) is still working well and being (advice
removed).
Thank you,
Chris and Nicola, St. Albans, UK

Yes, Sometimes Our
Cat Clients Just Like to Sit in the Box We Help Owners Create
Just wanted to let you
know that Indy's re-home
rehab has gone extremely
well. She urinated twice
in the litter box with
(behavior advice
removed). In fact,
throughout the evening,
there have been times
where she's just sat in
the box just to enjoy
it. She's also eating
heartily and (behavior
advice removed).
You may have worked a
miracle. I'll send you
another report in about
one week.
Thank you so much,
Dawn M., Cape
Hatteras, N. Carolina

You're Welcome, You're Welcome,
You're Welcome!
i just wanted to say
thank you, thank you.
THANK YOU!!!
Georgia has stopped
urinating on things!
I've been (behavior
advice removed)
and (behavior
advice removed)
everyday. Thanks!
Mariko B., Kent, WA

We'll Show You, Too, How to
Perfect the Kitty Bathroom Remodel
Junior
wanted me to
email you and
tell you thank
you for telling
me how to fix
his liter box
issue. He loves
his new bathroom
remodel and we
have had no
issues.
I (behavior
advice removed).
He hasn't had an
accident at all
after I changed
things and he
was having an
accident every
day in our
living room by
the couch!
Thanks for the
help. As I am
writing this to
you Junior is
sitting next to
my computer
purring while
every once in a
while testing
the law of
gravity as he
uses his paw to
slowly push
small objects
off onto the
floor. He looks
over the edge of
he table and
then looks at me
as if to say,
"look, it worked
again!" It's one
of his favorite
games when he's
bored. It must
be time to chase
a paper wad.
Thanks again and
have a good day.
Sharon W.
Greenwich, CT

When You Solve One Problem, Like
Inappropriate Urination, All Kinds of Things Get Better
I have to say, I'm completely delighted by the change those few alterations have made in both Dora and Arthur. These cats are not only going to the bathroom in the right places but they're playing together for the first time since Dora was small. Arthur still gets grumbly
now and then when she approaches him, but much more often
he'll ignore her or engage her in what appears to be a
playful way.
Your advice has made all the difference!
Thanks so, so much,
Emily, Portland, OR

This Little Kitty Peed on
Misty's Bed
So far so good...no accidents.
Thanks again for helping us
out, it has been a life saver. And also thanks in advance
for advice on my dad's situation. It is really frustrating
but anything I tell him to do he will so thanks again. I
will keep you updated if anything changes.
Thanks again,
Misty, Portland, OR

A Newly Confident Cat is
a Properly Urinating -- and More Affectionate -- Cat
He has calmed down so much!!! He roams the house during the day when we are here and so far no problems. I have followed all your instructions....in fact Tazzy is sitting right here watching me type this...he is very interested in the computer. You will love this next part...Tazzy goes up and lays down by my husband while he is watching T.V. He would NEVER do that before! He gets lots of love now and seems really happy...
I just love being able to hold and kiss and love Tazzy and he seems to be loving it too!!!
Thanks for checking in...you have been a great help to me at a very stressful time in my life...May God Bless your holidays with good health and merriment!!!
Valerie R., California

Problem Solved: The Rooms Get a Permanent BreakWell, everything is going ok - no more accidents in any of the rooms. Hope you have a great weekend!
Kerry and the Cats, Miami, Florida

No One Really Knows Why
Some Cats
Like to Pee on Warm Objects
Just wanted to give you
an update on Maxwell,
Morgan, Stewart and
Eleanor.
We have (behavior
advice removed)
and also (behavior
advice removed) and
since we have done that,
we have noticed a major
difference! Most
importantly, no more pee
on the stove and we
haven't noticed any pee
anywhere else. We are
moving in a few weeks,
so hopefully that goes
well, what do you
suggest to make the move
smooth for them? We are
going to start
implementing your other
suggestions soon, with
Morgan and Maxwell sine
they fight, but
most importantly for our
sanity is there is no
more pee anywhere!
R. McNabb, Novi, MI

No News is Good News Indeed
You are correct in your
assumption of no news is
good news! The (behavior
advice removed)
were the solution plus (advice
removed). She
stopped her bad behavior
and urination around the
home almost immediately,
much to my surprise. So
thank you very much!!
Regards,
Jessica, Cold Spring, New York

Sometimes All It Takes is a Little [Behavior Advice
Removed]!
Hayley is doing great, no more mishaps and she loves her (behavior advice removed).
(advice removed) itself has really made a difference!! We still are playing on my bed and having her evening meal in there as well. Though she will not always want to play, I still talk to her and interact with her there other than just to sleep. So far so good I'll keep on doing what I'm doing.
Thanks, Kathy

We Know Which
Products Work, Too -- In Tandem with
Behavior Techniques
Good news! I purchased the
(advice removed) exactly a week ago and since then Boomer has had no accidents!! I started off with
(advice removed) and one box
of "Feline Pine", but then both cats stopped using the "Feline Pine", so after about 4-5 days I
(advice removed) they both seem to really like. I have also continued to use the
(advice removed) twice a day along with the (advice removed) So basically, it's been 7 days since introducing the
(advice removed) and since then, Boomer has not had any accidents. Hopefully this continues to work. I will keep you posted. Thanks.
- J. Z., Florida cat
behavior consulting client
Hayley's Comet Won't Be Coming 'Round Again
I wanted to give you a report on Hayley. On Tues. night I put (behavior advice removed) on and I played with her on my bed. She peed and pooped in the utl. room litter box!
This morning I found another pee by Hayley in the new litter box! I think that its a success. I thought I would just leave the new one for a few days and then ( advice removed) of the other boxes and see what happens. What do you think?
I have intentions for peace for us and the whole world- Kathy

Nine Years of an Entrenched
Habit ... Gone. Try That With Your
Supposedly Cleverer Human Spouse
I have 3 cats. My female cat Violet had been urinating all over my home everyday for 9 years. I had my furniture, even my bed, covered in plastic. Mieshelle asked me a lot of questions and told me why my cat was urinating everywhere (it was my other cat's fault!) and also how to deal with the problem. I can't believe she is using the litter box again after all these years! I no longer have everything covered in plastic! I only regret not getting help from Mieshelle sooner! My cat is also more confident and content around the other two cats.
Vicki L. Vancouver, WA

Maximo Goes Minimal
So far Maximo has gone a full #1 and #2 in the litter box. I was so excited. I have been continuing to use the products as you specifically instructed me, including
(advice removed).
Things have been great so far! Thanks,
Leslie C.

Subject: Phone Consult, thank you thank you thank you!!!
Thank you so much for your time! I have not implemented everything you told me to do yet, but we are still accident-free! I got the products you recommended, I bought new boxes, but haven't changed them yet. Any way, we leave for vacation tomorrow. our neighbor will come and feed them and scoop out the litter. We will hope and pray that they are ok with that. Anyway thanks again!!!
Julie S., New Jersey cat
behavior consulting client

We Make Cats Sassy Again
Just a quick update on Sassy -- she has not pottied outside her box for 5 days and has started playing again -- I'm assuming because of the behavior program and products you've recommended during our phone consult!
So we're feeling very encouraged --- I'm doing everything you suggested and it seems to be working!
Will keep you posted.
Shelley

And We Were Thinking of You
I was thinking of you this week-end! The good news is
we have not had any issues
with Chester since we made
all the changes you
recommended. Actually, it’s
quite funny to see how much
he likes the litter box now.
Tomorrow will be day 30 of no
accidents! Yeah!!
Karen M., New York.

Oh, Yeah: Did We Mention Weight Loss in Obese Cats?
Well,
miraculously,
Tennessee
has
not
gone
on
the
floor
since
we (advice
removed).
He
is
much
calmer,
much
more
loving
and
he's
lost
weight!!! You
really
saved
things
in
our
household!!!
C.
Payette
Vancouver
B.C

In Which Furniture Regains Its Intended
Function I got
back
from my
trip
last
night.
It's
official,
we've
had NO
inappropriate
elimination
issues
since we
(behavior
advice
removed ).
WOW!!.
We can't
believe
it!
Annabelle is
now curled
up sleeping
on the couch
instead of
peeing on
it! (big
improvement!!)
J.
Chamberlin
Clyde,
CA

Yet Another Cat We Got to Stop Urinating by Boosting His
Self-Esteem
Things with
Joe are
going very
well. We
have been
letting him
on the bed
while
supervised,
and also at
night while
we are
sleeping,
and he has
been a
perfect
angel. He
either sits
or lies down
contentedly,
often
purring
(which he
seldom did
before). He
also has free
run of the couch
and (behavior
advice
removed).
All in all
he seems
much less
nervous. He
still has
high energy
and loves to
run and
play, but
seems much
less
“antsy”.
They both
seem to be
using their
regular cat
boxes in the
cat room
more and (behavior
advice removed).
Also you mentioned in our interview you knew of an expert on
juvenile gingivitis/stomatitus at UC Davis. The next big thing
especially with the other cat is to get that treated.
Thanks again
for all the
help – Joe’s
behavior is
much more
loveable and
playful and
less nervous
(and no
urine
accidents).
Thank you!
Jay & Sue D., El Granada,
CA

One of the Many Secrets You'll
Need to Know -- How to Conduct a Proper Prey Sequence
Well, so far we have (advice removed).
He
seems much happier just
in the last few days now
that we have been (advice
removed). Opie and
Nikkolas are VERY good
hunters and will drag me
around the house with
their prey in their
mouths once they have
caught it!!
I (advice
removed) as soon as
I got off of the
telephone with you.
So far everyone seems a
lot happier and there
have been no urinations
outside the cat box!
This information is
hopefully to help
further your research.
Thank you so much for
caring so much about our
feline friends as much
as Eileen and I do.
Sincerely,
T. Joy, Durham, NC

Humans Enjoy Our Behavior Techniques Too
Mieshelle, kitty is
doing great.... no bad
behavior at all. she is
completely relaxed
around the house..
no accidents.. I may (behavior
advice removed)
but I don't even really
think that it's even
necessary anymore, but I
do it for me! Thanks for
all your help.
J. Papish Cambridge, MA
Another Case that was
Supposedly Unsolvable
Hello and Happy New Year,
We received our (advice removed) yesterday and used it
immediately. The living room furniture is losing its odor as I
type this.
Jayme continues to behave appropriately and there have been no
urine accidents. (Advice removed) is a hit and she looks forward
to (advice removed). She is also playing with her other toys a
lot more.
The (advice removed) also continues to be a hit and we credit it
with Jayme's success.
I'll write again next week to let you know our progress with
(advice removed) success.
Regard and, again, Happy New Year!
Felice Lind, Coconut Beach, Florida
Learn how we solve
Inappropriate Cat Urination. Go to Top.

Cat Spraying Issues
It's True -- All Our Clients Get to Keep
Their Cats
I get to keep my cat!!! I was literally driving around the parking lot of the Humane Society, crying, when I called Mieshelle. I thought I was going to have to give up
Benji. He was spraying everything in the house with urine and fighting with our other cats. Mieshelle, I can't thank you enough for all the work that you did for us! I am so glad I called you. We all live in peace and harmony again because your methods work!! I will recommend you to everyone I know. Your service is invaluable.
Heather K., Portland, Oregon cat
behavior consulting client

Mieshelle Figured This Out in 10 Minutes
Over the Phone Our vet recommended Mieshelle because they couldn't figure out why our cat Toby was spraying. We ran every blood and urine test you could think of.
It took Mieshelle less than 10 minutes to not only figure out why Toby was
spraying on the back of the sofa chair every morning, but how to fix the problem. He quit doing this the next day and hasn't had an accident since! I can't believe how simple it was to fix this problem. I am so glad I called her! She is also going to help us introduce our cat to our new daughter we are adopting from China. She has already given me advice on this and I am so grateful.
Leslie W. Tualatin, Oregon cat
behavior consulting client

We Like to
Make Everyone -- and We Do Mean Everyone -- Happy
Just thought
you'd like to
know this is day
18 of no
spraying!!
You have changed
our
lives! Everyone
(and I mean
everyone) is
happy now! Your
advice has given
us sanity again
and we can't
thank you
enough. Our vet
is very
impressed as
well especially
with the (behavior advice
removed).
I'll send a
picture of the
cats this
afternoon.
Thanks again,
M. Tyler,
Brooklyn, NY

We Can
End Those Unhappy Surprises . . .
So
far so good! I am just
thrilled that I am not
coming out of my bedroom
every morning wondering
if or where he had
sprayed the night
before!
It's been two weeks and
no accidents! Thank you.
D.H., Newark, NJ

We Can Make Home-Wreckers Purr Like
Kittens
I wanted to give you an
update on Kona...(who
has ruined two homes!)
surprisingly there have
been no accidents going
on 2-1/2 weeks! Now
that I have put this
comment out into the
world, I hope this
doesn't jinx us!
I spoke
to Dr Haley the other day,
singing your praises! I
shared with him how your
suggestions have really
helped and how responsive
you are... He is back from
paternity leave if you have
time to call him...
Thank you for your help
and guidance...
Jill S., Lake Oswego , OR

Spraying, Aggression -- You Still Won't Usually Need Drugs
Dear Mieshelle,
I wanted to thank you for everything! Since the baby has
come, our cats have been just fine. The behavior
modification techniques and environmental changes you had us
make have made an amazing difference, and we got Prozac, but
never ended up using it, because everything started to get
better after the last incident two weeks ago.
Here are some pictures of the
baby. Just scroll down, and you will see some pictures.
Thanks for everything,
Sacha, Vancouver, B.C. cat
behavior consulting client
When Spraying and Urinating Go
Together, So Do Our TechniquesMieshelle,
Things are going much better. YEAH! Since we talked there has not been another incident of spraying or peeing!!!! I'm introducing them to (advice removed) and things are going great! Thanks for all your help!
Cameron and Stephanie R.,
Florida
"Redirection" is Just One Piece of the Puzzle Our
C.A.T. Plan Solves
Thanks for giving me so many good ideas on how to redirect Punkin's spraying.
We started her on ( advice removed) last night, have replaced all of the litter boxes with (advice removed), and are using the
( advice removed) in each of the boxes. We've also (advice removed) on her favorite "spray" spots (couches, blankets, certain rooms) and keeping her toys separate from the other 2 cats. Just wanted to give you an update, and to let you know that it's been 4 days of no spraying...and counting. Thanks again! I'll keep you posted.
B. Lawrence (New York)
Eight Years of Time and Frustration . . .
Vanished After One Consultation
Just started the
techniques...amazingly,
Jerry has used
the litter box
to defecate! Of course
this is AMAZING,
since it hasn't
happened in 8
years. Thank you!
Erin A., Reston,
VA

A Greek Cat Uses the Box for the First
Time in Two Years
Mieshelle,
Monday, October 12th – evening appointment with Mieshelle
I immediately (advice removed) as
suggested – without making any other changes yet - and Phevos
used them for peeing and pooping!
Tuesday, October 13th –
Saw him using the litterboxes for peeing
and pooping again! Not sure if he has urinated inappropriately
ever since, and during the day while we were away! I think he
hasn’t!
Wednesday, October 14th –
Have been (advice removed) and it seems to
be working!!! He hasn’t urinated or defecated inappropriately
not even once! WOW!
Thursday, October 15th
Still no inappropriate urinating OR
defecating. It looks like Phevos is totally indifferent towards
approaching the areas affected before.
Friday, October 16th
Same as yesterday!
Saturday October 17th
Still no problems!!! Wwwwwowwwww it’s been 2 years!!!!
Sunday & Monday October 18, 19th
All working fine!!!
Xenia Carantani
Athens, Greece

"The Vets and Staff Are Amazed"
I must say that we can't be anymore happier than
we are right now! The vets and staff are
amazed that you have
fixed this cat of ours.
He has been going to the vet for the last 3
years with test after
test and now he is no
longer ruining our house
with urinating and
defecating thanks to
you! Thank you! I
only wished I had called
you sooner. I would have
saved myself and kitty
Jasper a lot of agony,
car rides, and money!"
Law M., Napa Valley, CA

Many Behavioral Issues
Arise Together and Exacerbate One Another
The wild cat sanctuary in Florida where we purchased our African Serval recommended Mieshelle of The Cat Behavior Clinic. We are happy to say that Nikki is no longer pooping behind the couch or biting our legs or our children. Thank you Mieshelle. We are so glad we get to keep our cat! I promise I won't let him out without a leash anymore.
L.M. Tampa, Florida cat
behavior consulting client

Helping Cats in Shelters is One of Our Passions
I'm still (behavior
advice removed).
So far, so good!
All the cats seem
happy with the new
situation and they
are using the boxes
faithfully.
I'll keep you
updated as the week
goes by! I
certainly enjoyed
talking with you and
have passed on some
of this information
to my friends that
volunteer at the
shelter with me.
These are things
that none of us have
thought of or heard
before -- great
information! Thank
you again. Your
work is very helpful
to those of us that
are committed to
making our
cat/person situation
successful!
Sincerely,
Diane M., Wait Hill,
OH

With Our Refined
Techniques, It's Really Quite Easy to Get Cats to Use the Box
Again
Well, it's been about a week that Hurley has been using the box to defecate. I am EXTREMELY pleased with the results so far.
There have been no accidents. He goes right in the box. you get another testimonial from a happy client!
Bill G., New York, NY

We Prefer the Humane
Solutions
Hello Mieshelle, So far Avery has been accident free for almost 3 weeks. I am so excited. Thanks to you! Should we still
(advice removed). We haven't had to confine him either. .Thanks.
Lisa N., Alabama

This One Did Keep up
the Good Work
He has gone accident free
since 9/21! We have been using the
(advice removed).
I hope he keeps up the good work. We have been letting him
out on supervised outings also....Thanks for all your help
so far! When I get home this Saturday I will be able to use
the
(advice removed).
K. Johansen, Virginia
cat behavior consulting client

A Clean House is its Own Kind of Bouquet
I just wanted to
say thank you
for all your
help. Peaseblossom
will probably
never be pals
with the other
cats, but she’s
happier and more
playful than
she’s been in a
couple years
(since her buddy
Omega died), and not having
accidents
anymore! It’s great
coming home from
work, not expecting to
have to clean up
several messes.
I’m going on
vacation
tomorrow and
will be
optimistic about
their behavior
while I’m gone.
Thanks again,
Nancy F., Albany,
NY

"Oh, Maggie, I Think I've
Got Something to Say to You"
Since we
(advice removed), Maggie has been problem free. As this has worked,
she still lingers in her problem spots at times, but as stated above has been problem free all week (even pooping in her box without fail).
I spend a good amount of time each morning and evening playing with Maggie and she seems to be back to her old ways playing fetch and being loving rather than aloof.
Thanks for your help.
Brandon, Washington, D.C.
cat behavior consulting client

Not Running Around Pooping!
He is using the litter
box now for defacating
and urinating! Not
running around pooping.
I feel very blessed!
D.M. Avon, NC

Atta Boy, Tiger!
Update:
Thank you so much for
all of your help, My
house is a MUCH happier
place to be!
Everything is going fine
now. Tiger will even go
in the box when we are
walking around the apt.
which is something the
he never used to do.
Thank you!
M. K. Brooklyn, NY

We Even Fixed the Kitchen
Sink
We were having litter box issues and I am happy to say that we know longer have any of those!! After a full month we have only had 1 instance with defecation.
Thanks!
Kerry F., Florida cat
behavior consulting client

It's a Wonderful World
Just to let you
know that all
has been
WONDERFUL with
the cats! No
pooping and no
more peeing
going on
upstairs! I'm
going out of
town on vacation
for about 10
days and I'll be
in the woods of
northern MN with
no email so I'll
be in touch when
I get back home
around August 2,
3, 4... Anyway, thank you for
saving us!!!
R.W., Rock
Island, IL

It's an Accident-Free World
Still 100% accident free, I
could not be happier! I did (behavior
advice removed) for 10
days and so far there
hasn't been a problem,
thank you soooooo much!!
M.K., Brooklyn, NY

Get Your Perfect Cat Back
Everything's been
going so well this
week that I forgot
to email you! My
kitty is behaving
perfectly. She is
now using both boxes
w/ (behavior
advice removed),
but primarily the
one in the closet.
She seems happier in
general too - I'm
probably going to
keep the (behavior
advice removed)
for a little while,
and start gradually
taking a piece off
at a time. Anyway,
she's back to being
my perfect cat :)
Thank you so much
for everything.
Eliza R., Pasadena,
CA

We Identify All the Possible Causes and Tailor the
Solutions
We are sending along
an update on our
cat's behavior.
David was out of
town for several
days last week and
arrived home early
Saturday morning.
The cats weathered
his departure AND
return without
incident, about
which we are all
very happy. Last
night, David (behavior
advice removed)
in the library to
see what would
happen. The cat(s)
used the one in the
library! Thank you,
H. Kimmel Atlanta,
GA

Calmer, Cuter, Still Perfect
Thought you
would like to
know we are
having success
with Lila. She
ran right to a
litter box as
soon as I got
home from work
tonight. I can
not thank you
enough for all
your advice.
She's much
calmer and, more
sociable also!
Now I think I
will have the
perfect cat.
She is so cute.
Again, Thank
You!! S.
Liberatore
Quincy, MA

Over Time They Went Way
Past That Record
Day four of no spraying!
This is a record. Dave
says they seem to be
using the (technique
removed .
Dave also
said they seem to like
the (behavior advice removed).
Thank you!
Carol and Dave
B., Portland, OR
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When Mazzy Stopped
Being Cain to Pualani's Abel
They are doing much better! We went through the re-introduction, and now, although they aren't the best of friends, Mazzy and Pualani are usually okay together. Occasionally, Mazzy will attempt to stalk her, but I distract him with your behavior modification techniques, or outside activities. Often they are sleeping on the same bed together, peacefully.
Thank you for checking back with us!
Beth R. California
So Why Isn't Mark
Writing?!
I can't overstate what
a significant improvement
this is! Not (behavior advice removed) seems to have turned him
into a different cat.
Mark has not been bitten
at all He is rubbing
against us with his head
more often. No bloody
scratches or bites
received this weekend!
This is great!
T. H.
New Prague, MN

Lions Lie Down With
Lambs
I just wanted to let
you know that there
has been a complete
turn around with my
cats' behavior. They
are now the best of
friends, Saki used
to brutally attack Rosey before, and
now they sleep
together on the same
chair, play
together, I have
even caught them
eating out of the
same food bowl.
Thanks for your
help!
Krista, Vancouver
B.C.

Dudley Learns to Do
the Right Thing
Dudley is coming along very well. The
(advice removed) definitely work - nothing else does the trick! He's much calmer and very rarely play attacks. I've tried the
(advice removed) and it seems to work to keep him from doing certain things, but not others. I'll just keep plugging away at it. It's so nice to know that you are there for another consultation should the need arise, or if we just need a refresher. Thanks for all your help!
Donna, Virginia cat
behavior consulting client

He Only Used
to Be One Tough Little Cookie
I just wanted to give you an update on the progress of Oreo. He is doing great!!!! He seems to be getting better every day. They are now living peacefully amongst themselves. There is no more hissing and screaming. Oreo sometimes growls but then I
(advice removed) ) until he calms down, then I integrate him with the others again and everything is fine. Is there anything else that I should continue to do now that they seem to be getting along better?? Is there anything that I shouldn't do??
Thanks for all your help - you have been a lifesaver!!!
Kerry and the cats,
Florida cat behavior consulting client

Aggression Can Be Entrenched and Complex, But
Patience Perseveres
Just an update: Things seem to be going pretty well right now, so I haven't introduced any new components. The downstairs litter boxes are enjoyed by all, so Lindsey doesn't get chased down the stairs and rarely ventures upstairs to be fed. I come down to feed her first each morning, but she sometimes wanders up on her own for seconds. I figure if she does that voluntarily despite all her needs being met on the main floor, that's her decision to make!
I (advice removed) to interrupt chasing, and they hate it enough to have backed off (at least while I'm around). It's not extinguished, but it's much rarer than before. Lindsey often wanders into the living room even knowing the kittens are there, and she's back to sleeping on a favorite armchair in there. I've seen the kittens "muscle"
her out of it, so they can sleep there, but as often as not, she leaves without their being aggressive at all. She behaved the same way with JJ-- she deferred to him as a fact of life. He rarely did anything provocative once they'd both grown to adulthood.
I really think the (advice removed) made a big difference in attitude among all three cats.
Thanks again. I'll keep you posted.
Sarah, California cat behavior consulting
client

We're Not Shocked, But We
Are Gratified
Well, we seem to be having some progress. We've graduated to the barrier process. Sweet Pea isn't the most cooperative cat, so we have to kind of wait for her to come into the living room. She doesn't like to be held or carried so it's a matter of taking advantage of whenever she shows up. Anyway, Ollie is very cooperative so she's ready at a moment's notice. We've had 4 or 5 sessions. There's been no hissing or growling. Sweet Pea is very interested in watching Ollie play. She has approached the barrier, but not aggressively. Ollie, at first, would immediately retreat into the bedroom whenever she realized that SP was watching.
However, she didn't go under the bed or get freaked out. She merely removed herself from SP's line of vision. Tonight she stayed at the barrier and looked right at SP without running. No one hissed or growled or misbehaved!
We have been religiously (advice removed) each day and the (advice removed) is working it's
[sic] magic. Ollie is learning some
tricks. She'll stand up for me and give me kisses for treats. Most of the time she'll come when called. SP is another story. It's all about her!
I just wanted to let you know how we're doing. It's working. I'm sure you're shocked...
Thanks for your help. We're determined to be successful.
Beth & Jim, Colorado cat behavior consulting
client

Clicker Training?
Don't Try This Without Expert Guidance!
Just wanted to give you an update - the kitties are doing wonderfully with the clicker training!!!! We started individually with them in the bathroom by themselves on Wednesday and as of today (Saturday) we're able to use it out and about. Since Friday when we started using it, the pouncing attacks by Kasey have virtually stopped!!!
Now, Kaya just growls a little when he gets too close for too long and she wants to go away. When she does this, he moves away quickly and stays away. The quality of their interactions has improved - we've been clicking and treating whenever they are close to each other and not fighting...(i.e laying near each other or standing next to each other). This morning they were next to each other and they both looked up at me like "where is my treat?". We also caught them laying next to each other under our bed this morning!!
I've ordered another another kitty tree and the products you recommended. She's been much more playful and seems to be returning to all of her old behaviors (coming to us to be pet, etc). she'll even take the treats for good behavior when Kasey is around!!
Anyway, we just wanted to say thanks!!! I'll keep you posted as things continue to improve!!!!!
Kimberly M.
California cat behavior
consulting client

A More Balanced Lifestyle All Around
Thank you for your help with
our two kitties... it's
working!
Very happy to report that
for the first time in 2
weeks, we did not have to
lock-up them up at
night and we all slept very
well! We've been (advice removed)
voila! He now
"patrols" her less often; we
haven't had a single
incident of screaming,
hissing or fur flying!
Now here's the really good
news: Our older kitty eats &
drinks more and they both play with their
toys peacefully--we think he
may even be gaining weight!!
We think with your input, we
may be able to keep our
older kitty around a lot
longer and avoid more
dramatic measures. We really
appreciate your insight and
help on the health issues
too.
Thanks so much & all the
best,
S.S., Oregon

Inter-Cat Aggression
Is Often Subtle and Always Complex and
Few Can Cure It Like We Can
Just wanted to update you on Lucy. She is doing very well. She has now been on the
(advice removed) 4 weeks as of today and I have a
(advice removed) in her room. Lucy stays in the guest bedroom for the most part but she has moved out of her crate to the top of the guest bed. I have a kitty bed up there for her and she lays in it most of the time. Lucy is eating well and is using the litter box well. Sophie enters the room and will even jump up on the bed at times. Lucy tolerates her. She is not aggressive with Sophie but then Sophie normally keeps her space. Lucy has gotten very playful. It's difficult for me to play her out. I try to play with her at least 2 times a day for 5 to 10 minutes with an interactive toy.
I am very pleased with the progress she is making.
Tammy B., California
cat behavior consulting client

Well, a Nobel Peace Prize Might Be Too
Much . . .
A "purrfectly" happy
update for you. As
you can see by this
picture, Spider
(foreground) and
Scooter are enjoying
each other's company
in the morning sun.
This is a
first--they've NEVER
hung-out before and
we know this change
in their behavior
was only made
possible after our
consultation and
email follow-ups
with you.
We've
incorporated all of
the techniques you
shared with us--(advice
removed)
and we're all
sleeping peacefully
at night too.
Scooter used to
"stalk & patrol"
Spider 24/7, leaving
all of us pooped and
bewildered; to the
point that we had to
separate them at
night and whenever
we were outside our
home .. even in the
yard! But no more!
Spider is back to
normal: jumping,
eating/drinking and
Scooter is a happy
little guy
again--more relaxed,
playful and the only
thing he stalks now
is (behavior
advice removed).)
All the best, Sally
& Stan, Albany,
NY

In Which Otto No Longer Redirects His
Aggression Onto Humans
Hey Mieshelle,
I don't want to jinx anything but we've been
problem free all month.
There were a couple of contacts with the
outdoor cats where he seemed very aggressive towards them and we had
workers in the house with no backlash from Otto. Hopefully this is a
trend that will continue.
Cheers,
Jeff
Mieshelle,
I wanted to let you know (and this email should have been sent three
months ago) that the two kitties are back together again! Mica and
Puck are back to normal – friendly chasing, but otherwise not all
that interested in each other.
It is bliss and it was a LONG haul – but worth it! Thanks for all
your help!
Maddie and Rosie & Puck and Mica
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4 Stars for Moving Cats Across the United States by Car
Just thought you’d like an update on how our two furry girls fared on the 3-day drive to Colorado. They did very, very well. The crate and car training made a huge difference, especially for Roberta, who is blind. By the time we left, she was sleeping in her crate all day/night every day and thought of it as her own personal little house.
And she was very used to the smells and sounds of the car as well. Both cats ate and drank and used the litter box even with the car in motion. By the third day, Robbie (blind one) just hung out in her crate with the door open and used the litter box any time she liked. When hungry or thirsty, she let us know and all was well. So thanks very, very much for all your help. It made a huge difference. If you ever need a recommendation to client, we’d be very happy to give you 4 stars.
Tamara G., Idaho cat
behavior consulting client

Consultations In Person Aren't
Necessary, But They're More Fun
The cats were still sleeping when Mieshelle arrived at 3:30 in the afternoon. I invited her to come in and we talked for a while. After a short while still no sign of the cats. So we decided to go on a house tour and when we went upstairs the cats awoke from their nap. Pharaoh and Annabelle watched from a distance and Mieshelle approached them calmly and let them sniff her finger. She talked to them in a gentle voice and they did not run away and were not scared at all. I couldn’t believe it; Pharaoh rubbed his face on her hand.
That is very unusual for them, as they generally hide when someone comes to the house. Daphne our youngest never presents a problem, as she likes everyone. As we went downstairs the cats came downstairs with us and Mieshelle played with them and they enjoyed getting petted. She made instant friends. I was so relieved.
I am very particular when it comes to my cats, but Mieshelle put me at ease. What I like about her is her calm manner and her extensive feline behavioral knowledge. She gave me some very good hints. I feel completely comfortable putting my cats in her care.
Silvia Koon

Thanks, Doctor
When I first heard of The Cat Behavior Clinic, I had the same reaction a lot of newcomers probably have: (1) come on, is there really enough value in their behavior consulting for me to pay for a consultation? and (2) aren't there alternatives like reading articles on the Internet, or asking my vet?
The answers are: (1) Absolutely, and (2) Don't Waste Your Time! Cats are complex creatures, and no one I have ever met (outside of The Cat Behavior Clinic) really seems to fully understand what makes them tick.
As for alternatives, I wouldn't try to work through my own psychological issues by patching together rumor and misinformation from the Internet, and I don't rely on vets for psychological issues any more than I'd ask my medical doctor or dentist.
Few vets have spent years doing nothing but cat behavior.
Most aren't set up take the time to offer real, in-depth counseling that gets past the surfaces of things.
I realized that I could continue to type in "free cat advice" on the Internet all I wanted, and I'd just get what I'd paid for: risking making the problem even worse with well-intentioned but misguided advice, and continuing to be miserable, get in fights with my partner, and watch the destruction of clothes, carpets, drapes, and my sanity.
I'd even continue being the total sucker who was buying cat products that didn't work or weren't suited to my cats! All that cost a lot more than a one-hour consultation with a real expert.
Their cat behavior consulting was one of the best returns on investment I've ever had!
Dr. Michael Beckett

Trust Us
Mieshelle's professionalism and
expertise are top-notch and all
we can emphasize after running
into a pet behavior problem
within our household is -- after
consulting with Mieshelle -- for
you to trust the process and be
persistent. Even when she made
recommendations that seemed
counter-intuitive to us as pet
lovers, we found that by
[sic] thoroughly following Mieshelle's advice brought about both quick
and positive results with our
cats. Our home has returned to
a place of peace; everyone is
happy. Thanks, Mieshelle.
S.T. Lake Oswego , OR

She's a Quick Study
Mieshelle may know more about cats than any shrink knows about human beings.
She viscerally comprehends cat psychology, and is deeply intuitive.
I've never seen someone so quickly size up an animal and truly understand the nature of its challenges, nor someone who (when she works in person) so speedily earns a cat's trust.
Mieshelle is the cat behaviorist of first resort for those who already know her work -- and last resort for people whose cats don't like anyone else, or who just aren't getting better through others' advice.
-- C.P., Portland, Ore.

"You Are a Dream Come True"
You are a dream come true.
If
this community valued cats as they do dogs, we'd have no
real problems.
-- K.C., major animal welfare organization, Portland, OR
You're Welcome Dear Mieshelle
Everything worked out fine. Your advice was the best.
The cats were fine and very affectionate.
Thanks for your help. I hope everything is well with you.
Elaine, California
Callie's All Right Just an update on my girl 'Callie'......
Everything is going fine! :)
Charmaine,
California
References Upon Recommendations
Hi Mieshelle,
It was nice to meet you last evening. I have talked to a few of your references and they all extol your abilities!
- Phil

Rory Was a Pussycat My cat, Rory, is a challenging willful feline with definite likes/dislikes, but Mieshelle was a calm soothing presence that allowed Rory the time and space to adjust. In fact, it wasn't long before Rory was rubbing against Mieshelle and demanding her attention! Mieshelle
was very understanding of Rory's personality and I have
peace of mind because I know Rory is in competent caring
hands. -- Bernadette Latin

Yes, But How Did You Know Our Email Address?DEAR MIESHELLE!!!!
This has to be quick -- Mom doesn't know I'm using the 'puter!
Anyhow, I'm glad we're friends. I don't want you to forget me, so here's a picture of me at home. I'm getting ready for a nap -- I've been swamped catching up on playtime since I got back. Phew! I don't know how you people do that driving around on errands thing. Too much work!
So far, I've been working -- making sure the cars, birds, and plants are all in the right spots, and I've eaten, slept, played, and now I'm done today.
Thank you for the fun time ;)

LOVE,
TI, Lake Oswego, Oregon

Happy Cats and Happy People Make it All
Worthwhile
Everything is still
going good and will
let you know how it
continues. Thank
you for all you have
done for us. We are
recommending you
highly to others
that we know. Have
a wonderful long
weekend. :)
C.S., San Diego, CA
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