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Expert: - 2/16/2008


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coooga
hi I rescued a kitten july 4th , he has not been to a vet, and is strictly indoor,{i can't afford vet immediately}, ok he a wekk and a half ago, started grooming his groin constantly, , becoming needy,meows alot , in sometimes aquestion, kind of sad tone,, or demanding tone, anyway , when I play with him he gets nutty about thebase of his tail scrathed, I know this is a horny spot for them, anyway, bear with me , I trhough he might have a urinary track infection because of the, constant licking, of groin, think he had awet discharge from said area, can I chalk all this up to puberty? and get the charms removed?

Answer
Hi Brian,

It sounds like Coooga has an urinary tract infection. I would get him checked out. What is he eating? He needs a good wet food to eat. I recommend something like Wellness, EVO, Nature's Variety or Eagle Pack. They are all low or no grain foods which will help him. Add about a teaspoon of water to the food and mix it up when you feed him. This will help. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen

Karen Craft

Expertise

I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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