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| adopted 3 year old | 11/24/2009 | Jessica |
Q: we adopted a 3 year spayed female Himalayan from humane society week-and-half ago. She is so ...
A: I don't think she hates you. It sounds as though she is just extremely timid. Dealing with cats of ...
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| Cat pooping in places she loves | 11/24/2009 | Jessica |
Q: We have two cats- both 5, Ninja and Starr- brother and sister. In the past year, Starr has started ...
A: This sounds like a complex issue. I see that you mentioned she poops outside the boxes right after ...
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| Kitten spaying oozing clear liquid | 11/24/2009 | Jessica |
Q: My 6 month old kitten got spayed about a week and half back, she had a bit of a fever 2 days later ...
A: If there is a small amount of clear liquid oozing from her incision, it is usually considered ...
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| Kitten using her bed as a toilet | 11/23/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: I have two 15 month old girl cats and adopted a 3 month old rescue kitten just over a week ago. We ...
A: yes this is a common problem is down to the fact that she has not settled into her new home properly ...
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| kitten temper | 11/23/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: I have a 10 week old maine coon tabby mix. Purchased him at 7 weeks and seemed very calm, loving. At ...
A: He is a young energetic full of energy and mischief kitten and all that you have said sounds ...
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| Cat got bitten on the ear and it's infected | 11/23/2009 | Jessica |
Q: My cat was bitten on the ear by a stray cat, I'm sure, and his ear is swollen. I put hydrogen ...
A: Yes, it certainly does sound like it's time for an antibiotic, which the vet will need to provide. ...
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| Tabby and Siamese cat | 11/23/2009 | Jessica |
Q: My Siamese cat Zoe keep fighting and stalking are tabby we have locked her in the basment but when ...
A: You can try a product called Feliway to help reduce the tension between them. I use the plug-in ...
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| Our new kitten and our existing cat - is this a positive start? | 11/22/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: ) We recently adopted a 5 month old male kitten, he is a wonderful, friendly and well behaved boy, ...
A: there is a method for introducing cats over a period of a week which allows them to meet each other ...
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| Hairballs | 11/22/2009 | Karen Craft |
Q: I was wandering if you could offer advice on hairball remedies. My 13 month old cat is constantly ...
A: There are a couple of things you can do. One is get hairball medicine. It costs about $5. If you ...
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| my cats hair is not growing back help! | 11/22/2009 | Ali |
Q: About 9 months ago my cat got a wound on the back of her neck. I have 2 cats and they both remain ...
A: Laura, This kitty's hair loss may be permanent as a result of scarring since she did have a ...
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| Cat bug. | 11/22/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: My cat is an indoor/outdoor cat, she was origonally a stray but has been to the vet to get her shots ...
A: if it was very tiny then it could have been a flea they too are full of blood if it was the size of ...
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| kitten behavior in new environment | 11/22/2009 | Karen Craft |
Q: I recently took in a 3-4 month old kitten that was living in an enclosed outdoor area. She has had ...
A: A semi feral cat takes a little time and patience to win them over. Something spooked her to cause ...
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| Ragdoll Kitten | 11/22/2009 | Jessica |
Q: We got a Ragdoll kitten today. She's 10 weeks old. We've now had her for 9 hours and in that time ...
A: It's normal for many new kittens not to want to eat or drink or use their litter box right away. ...
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| spayed cat male still bothers | 11/21/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: my female cats are spayed,there is a stry male cat comes here and he chases them and bothers them ...
A: the answer is simply instinct I'm afraid. I had a spayed female cat and for years a tom cat would ...
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| cat fights | 11/21/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: We rescued a cat from the humane society to give a friend to the only cat we already had. It has ...
A: unfortunaetly not. Cats are not pack animals and unless they have been brought up thogeather or have ...
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| Cat colours and Patterns | 11/21/2009 | Ali |
Q: I work in a SPCA as an animal health technician and have been attempting to find an article or book ...
A: Sandra, To be honest up until I received your email I'd never associated the term Van with a coat ...
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| water dispenser for persian cat | 11/21/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: I have a persian female who when she drinks water soaks her chin and the sides of her face. When ...
A: Margaret, Many Persian breeders use those water bottles that are used for hamsters and the like. ...
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| Siamese lilac point behaviour problems | 11/21/2009 | Jessica |
Q: I've had my Siamese cat Abraham for 7 wonderful years. He is a huge part of our family and is ...
A: With children, you can explain why they are getting spanked so they can adjust their behavior. Cats ...
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| Cat sucking on hair while owner is sleeping | 11/20/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: I rescue cats and adopted out a Siamese female to a wonderful family. They said the cat is sucking ...
A: Nancy, Unfortunately, I really do not know what you can do beyond not allowing the cat to sleep ...
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| Help!! we are moving in together and i'm worried how our cats will react! | 11/20/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: I have an 8yr old male neutered cat (looks a little burmese, but def not pedigree) who likes to go ...
A: well the likelihood is that yes they will fights, that's what cats do, they are all very territorial ...
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| semi-tame feral kittens | 11/20/2009 | Ali |
Q: I have five 6 month-old feral kittens for whom I need advice on what to do about them. I did TNR on ...
A: Miriam, I can't really tell you for sure what (if anything) you've done wrong in the course of ...
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| Unusual licking | 11/19/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: I adopted a 12 month old female cat two months ago. She likes to lick me a lot, which is not the ...
A: Linda, I wish I had a good answer for you. However, your concern is warranted as there can be many ...
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| I need help! please, my girl kitten is going crazy! | 11/19/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: My question is, that I just got my boy kitten fixed.. The girl kitten now doesn't respond to his ...
A: Marissa, This is not uncommon. Cats know each other mostly by scent. After being at the vets ...
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| travel with anxious cat | 11/19/2009 | Jessica |
Q: I am about to move my 6 Maine Coon cats from France to the UK, a car and boat journey of about 11 ...
A: Galahad certainly is handsome! Maine Coons are among the most striking breeds, in my opinion. As ...
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| pregnant cat | 11/19/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: My cat delivered two kittens on Tuesday during the night. When I woke up Wednesday morning the two ...
A: well i suppose it is possible that she may still have kittens in side her but it has been some time ...
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| aggressive male kitten behavior | 11/19/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: I am having a problem with a male kitten. I don't know anything about his background because his ...
A: Kristal, The kitten is behaving like kittens do. Kittens have very, very tough skin and engage in ...
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| constant mewing reply to reply | 11/19/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: We have a female cat who is roughly about 3 years old. We just moved to a new house about 3 months ...
A: once she is spayed she will no longer call. I am sorry to hear of your previous experience but that ...
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| neutered male cat spraying | 11/19/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: I have three indoor-outdoor cats, two female one male and all neutered or spayed. The male cat has ...
A: well it could also be because of other cats in the area. if he is a particularly skittish cat he may ...
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| kitten with weak hind legs? | 11/19/2009 | Ali |
Q: I aquired a kitten a few months ago that weighed only eight ounces, was near death, and upon taking ...
A: Allysha, I too have rescued emaciated kittens on more than one occasion. This baby is still quite ...
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| my cat is pregnant and i dont know when she is due | 11/19/2009 | Jessica |
Q: please csn u help me,my cat Cheeky is pregnant for the first time and i dont know when she is ...
A: It sounds like Cheeky could be entering labor. When the sides buldge out more than usual and they ...
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| Age of my cat | 11/19/2009 | Jessica |
Q: A couple months ago, while on a walk i was adopted by a tiny tabby cat my husband named Charity. She ...
A: Guessing the age of a cat is very far from an exact science. There are a number of things that can ...
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| kitten not eating | 11/18/2009 | Jessica |
Q: My daughter's 5-6 week old kitten has stopped eating the solid food he had been eating for 2 weeks. ...
A: That's excellent! I'm so glad the kitten came around and that you are stepping in to save homeless ...
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| Male Cat hates Boyfriend | 11/18/2009 | Ali |
Q: I have 2 three year old cats (brother & sister) that I have had since they were kittens. At first ...
A: Lisa, The history you've provided is quite brief and I'm not sure that I have a complete ...
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| 18mth silver spotted bsh | 11/18/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: I have bought a silver spotted bsh cat 18mths old. She hasnt been spayed yet but am about to get ...
A: The cat is probably feeling very uncertain about her new home etc and this is causing her to scent ...
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| New kitty | 11/18/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: I was feeding a small black kitty outside and she came up and actualy lt me pick her up. I've had ...
A: firstly can i say you should never smack an animal, it is cruel because unlike humans they do not ...
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| My Cat Eats Plastic? | 11/17/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: I wasn't sure if you could help me. I have a 17 year old pure-bred male pursian cat. He has a bad ...
A: Amber, First off, congratulations in the good care you are giving to have your make it to such a ...
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| Kitten Biting | 11/17/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: My husband and I have small kitten about 9months. We don't know for sure his actual age, but He has ...
A: Ada, Cats have very, very tough skin and, even as little kittens, engage in aggressive rough play ...
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| kitten not eating | 11/17/2009 | Jessica |
Q: My daughter's 5-6 week old kitten has stopped eating the solid food he had been eating for 2 weeks. ...
A: I would recommend that your daughter pick up some kitten milk replacement for the kitten and see if ...
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| Considering adopting a dog but worried about cat | 11/17/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: We have 3 cats; two that are 1/2 siamese and half tabby (same father) and one that is just a tabby ...
A: Chris, Adults tend to be much more tolerant of younger rather than older additions to the ...
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| Considering adopting a dog but worried about cat | 11/17/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: We have 3 cats; two that are 1/2 siamese and half tabby (same father) and one that is just a tabby ...
A: well it is generally not a good idea to have too many animals living in one home at the same time. ...
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