About Ellen Carozza Expertise Being a Licensed Veterinary Technician of 10 years, I can answer most to all of your veterinary questions. I do draw the line when I see people trying to get information and having a on-line diagnosis for their pet vs. getting the basic information needed to have a successful examination and consultation with their veterinarian.
Experience I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician of 10 years currently practicing in Virginia and I am also licensed in the state of New York. I have worked with non-human primates,cats and dogs. I currently work at a "feline exclusive" veterinary hospital. My passion is cats, I have 5 of them. All of them are rescues with some illness.
Organizations belong to I am currently the Vice President of the Virginia Association for Licensed Veterinary Technicians. I have been a member of VALVT for 5 years since moving to Virginia. I am also a memeber of the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians (ASVDT).
Education/Credentials I have a AAS in Veterinary Technology, from SUNY Delhi. I am also a certified Veterinary Dental Technician.
I also run a fun personal website... AMCGLTD... visit any time!
Question I have two cats - Brutus, the gray, tiger-stripe & Fate, the Tortoise Shell. My first problem is that Fate has a tendency to (since we've had her) randomly pick a spot "near" the litter box to do her #2! We think we keep the litter boxes clean, but perhaps we don't know what we're doing. I'm not sure why it is that she does this, but it makes some faces turn a bright red when guests come over & it's happened.
The second problem is with both cats. They both have an unending desire to eat plants, flowers, etc. When they do, they always throw up on the floor - Why a cat would continue to eat the plants after he/she keeps throwing up - I can't answer. Is there some way to keep them from doing it via a spray that doesn't hurt the plant, but makes them taste bad to the cats?
Finally, my last problem is with Brutus. This cat throws up (hairballs, etc.) on a weekly basis or so. Is there anything out there that can treat this issue? All these problems make it tough to own animals & have guests over, while at the same time, trying to keep the carpet clean. They always seem to choose the carpet as opposed to the hard-floors - Go figure!
Thanks in advance for your help!
Adam
Answer 1. get a 3rd box. :) It tends to help! also keep the area around the box tidy. It IS the box thats causing her to do this.
2. cats like plants period, and they like to vomit :) accept this cat fact.
3. hairballs? petromalt or laxatone a few times per week can help. as well as some hairball diets.
