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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 | 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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| Considering adopting a dog but worried about cat | 11/17/2009 | Jessica |
Q: We have 3 cats; two that are 1/2 siamese and half tabby (same father) and one that is just a tabby ...
A: In some cases, it's easier to introduce an adult dog to cats, but only if the dog has a known ...
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| kitten severe illness? | 11/17/2009 | Jessica |
Q: i have a 4 month old kitten that had an upper respitory infection, i just finshed giving him ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that your kitten had to be put to sleep. If your vet feels the kitten was born ...
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| constant mewing | 11/17/2009 | 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: simple answer is oh yes she can. cats can be in heat for every one week in three for up to 9 months ...
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| New Mums | 11/16/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: Tilly adopted us a few weeks ago and 4 days ago presented us with 3 kittens! So far so good. ...
A: Jane, It sounds normal to me. Usually, for the first few days, the mamas are very protective of ...
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| 4 month old cat fights with 2 month old kitten | 11/16/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: my two kittens have been fighting since the new kitten arrived. Toki is a 4-month old kitten I ...
A: Kelly, I tend to not be in agreement with many other experts, but, to me Elfie and Toki are ...
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| Leaving on vacation for 5 weeks | 11/16/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: We adopted 2 adult cats 1 year ago last September. Our male calico Chester is very loving and purrs ...
A: Daniel, I agree that Chester should stay in his home territory. I also agree with your spouse that ...
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| giving medicine | 11/16/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: When I wrap my cat in a towel, and get ready tomgive him liquid medicine, I givw it to him with a ...
A: well as long as you are placing the syringe far back into the throat with his head facing up he ...
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| My 7yrs old Burmese cat | 11/16/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: I am writing to you to hopefully get some answers about some things my cat has been doing since I ...
A: Melissa, Not to second guess your vet, but I would want to get the bottom of why your Burmese is ...
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| siamese lump on belly | 11/16/2009 | Jessica |
Q: i notice my `11 yr old siamese has a werid shape oval lump under her skin, you can push it about ...
A: You need to get your kitty to the vet right away. Lumps are something to be worried about until a ...
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| Female Kittens | 11/16/2009 | Jessica |
Q: My name is, Denise, and someone dropped a male cat off in front of my house and we want to keep him ...
A: She is getting to the age where she could come into heat at any time, and she can get pregnant on ...
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| My Cat is he rare? | 11/16/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: We found our young man on the back porch with I think or thought is his mama, so we brought him in ...
A: Debbie, Your cat is a red mackerel tabby domestic shorthair with very remarkable color. Having ...
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| Not using litter box | 11/15/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: I have two cats. A female about six and male about four. They get along with each other real ...
A: if the litter boxes are in the same room it is likely that the male cat can smell the females usrine ...
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| Taking a kitten back | 11/15/2009 | Jessica |
Q: I took in a pregnant cat I still have the mother and one kitten. I have been asked to take back a ...
A: Chances are they will be hissy and standoffish at first but will come to accept each other quickly. ...
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| pooing | 11/15/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: my cat is 9 years old and for the last 5 days keeps pooing behind my tv, she is let out all during ...
A: well there are many possible reasons why this started. Basically unless she is ill in some way which ...
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| my cat hates me now, help! | 11/15/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: I have a 10 month old male cat (neutered) and he always loves me. He sleeps with me; follows me ...
A: Lee, Your cat does not hate you, his nose is just a bit out of joint. You have to give this kind ...
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| Cat throwing up | 11/15/2009 | Karen Craft |
Q: ..now he will not eat much food at all. I have tried giving him different dry cat foods he usually ...
A: You need to get him to the vet. His throwing up and his age could mean he has hyperthyroidism, ...
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| Introducing a new cat to an old cat. | 11/14/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: I have a 18 year old female cat who is now quite slow, sleeps most of the time, only gets up to eat ...
A: well generally it is recommended that two un related female cats are homed together unless they grew ...
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| Adult Bengal Cat/Aggressiveness | 11/14/2009 | Jessica |
Q: i have 2 adult cats, 1 is an 11 yr old Bengal, loving, and attentive. 2nd cat is 11 yrs old and just ...
A: Have you and your vet discussed putting your Bengal on an antidepressant? Antidepressants can help ...
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| cats in heat and urinating | 11/14/2009 | Karen Craft |
Q: I have a 8 month old cat that was using the litter pan but when she's in heat she goes where ever ...
A: This is not normal but it can happen. She may be marking her territory to attract a Tom. Basically ...
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| Bad cat | 11/14/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: Hey, I have an adorable 2yr old male orange tabby. However, sometimes he is mean and bites, hisses, ...
A: I have a introduction method which helps cats to meet each other in a safe environment and it also ...
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| My cat's voice changed | 11/14/2009 | Jessica |
Q: about a month ago my cat's voice began to change, and sounded as if she had a sore throat. After ...
A: Wow, sorry to hear she took a turn for the worse! I hope she makes a full recovery. It's possible ...
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| British Blue | 11/14/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: My cat is a 7 year old British blue with on going skin problems around the neck including scratching ...
A: Elizabeth, It sure sounds like an allergic reaction to me, but I am not a vet. It could be body ...
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| feral kitten OCD? | 11/14/2009 | Karen Craft |
Q: On October 6th, I rescued a kitten born to a feral mother. Titan, the kitten, was about 4 weeks at ...
A: Yes, the fiber sucking and kneading is common in kits that have been removed from their mothers very ...
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| obsessive itching and twitching | 11/13/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: Our male cat, from a rescue, has been obsessively licking himself since this spring, which was very ...
A: Nancy, It sure sounds like an allergic reaction to me, but I am not a vet. It could be body mites ...
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| cat behavior | 11/13/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: I have 2 cats, Oliver is 5 years old and Joey is 6 months, both are indoor cats. When Joey was first ...
A: I have known cats who were friends for many years suddenly display this behaviour. As I say it is ...
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| bad labor with my cat | 11/13/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: my cat is in labor now the thing is she has been pregnant before and she had alot of blood coming ...
A: Shana I really do not know what to say to you. you say she is your life but instead of finding the ...
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| cat behavior | 11/13/2009 | Kate Tilmouth |
Q: I have 2 cats, Oliver is 5 years old and Joey is 6 months, both are indoor cats. When Joey was first ...
A: don't worry this is normal behaviour. There is a way that cats need to be introduced to each other ...
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| Cats | 11/13/2009 | Jessica |
Q: My 15 yr old male cat 2 days ago, started with a problem, occasionally he shakes his head and when ...
A: A vet will have to say for sure, but it sounds like your kitty might be having some problems with ...
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| Bad Behavior | 11/13/2009 | Jessica |
Q: I have a 4 year old Ragdoll/siamese mix cat. Her name is Moo Shu..I've had her since she was a baby. ...
A: It takes most cats about 2 weeks to begin to adjust a newcomer, some longer. I would recommend that ...
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| Cat problems | 11/13/2009 | Norman Auspitz |
Q: I have 2 cats one Salem 4 (fixed no claws) the other Minmin 3(not fixed claws) they always got ...
A: April, Who knows why some cats get set off the way they do. I think things might go better if you ...
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