AboutAli Expertise I cannot offer medical advice, after all, I am not a veterinarian! I can help you introduce your resident cat to your new feline friend. I can offer suggestions on dealing with common behavioral issues. If you are wondering how to choose the best food to feed your feline friend I would recommend that you do your own research. Things aren't always as they seem when it comes to the pet food industry, and doing your own research allows you to be sure you are providing the best nutrition possible your cat. I can help you understand your cat's basic needs so that you can meet them. Cats must have interaction and stimulation. Being able to train your cat means finding out what motivates them. Cats all vary in personality, energy level and intelligence just as people do. An intelligent, high energy cat with a mischievous personality must be kept occupied or they will make their own fun even if you aren't fond of their choice of entertainment. I have fostered several cats and kittens. I have experience in dealing with some special needs cats including helping to regain the trust of abused and abandoned cats. I have rescued a number of strays and I can offer tips on how to trap, neuter, vaccinate and release cats in feral colonies and rehabilitate strays to find them loving forever homes. Currently I own 3 cats ranging in age from 3 to 9 years of age. My oldest cat has ongoing kidney issues so I`m willing to offer limited suggestions on this topic. For behavioral issues that I lack experience in I am willing to consult the staff at my family veterinary clinic, however I am unable to provide medical advice so if you have a cat that is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment administered by a qualified vet.
Experience I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed the cats that most people recommended euthanasia for. I am the proud pet guardian of three wonderful cats. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up.
Question why does my female long-haired kitten that's about 4 months old always drag her butt on the floor? how can I stop it?
Answer Isaiah,
Your kitten may have worms, she could possibly have part of a bowel movement caught in her fur or she may have impacted anal glands. I would recommend that you consider having a groomer trim your kitten's fur around her rear end to prevent stool from being stuck to it. Your vet will be able to help with worms or anal gland issues. It is important that you know that most kittens are born with intestinal parasites and all kittens should be treated with a dewormer if necessary. I would suggest that you speak with your vet and ask if they would like a stool sample or if they recommend giving a course of dewormer without it. If your kitten's anal glands are causing her discomfort your vet will be able to evacuate them and show you the proper technique. I would strongly suggest that you have the vet evacuate the anal glands because the discharge is particularly foul smelling and difficult to get rid of. I hope that this information helps. If you have any further questions, concerns, or you would simply like to send an update or some photos my way, please don't hesitate to contact me again.
