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.
Expert: Ali Date: 7/5/2008 Subject: Symptoms after being in heat
Question I have a 10 month old 3/4 Persian. She is in heat for the second time. I think that she has just completed being in heat but does not seem like herself. She had diarreha and seems very sleepy. She tries to go potty in the litter box but it seems that she can't. She keeps trying to use the litter box but nothing is happening. She did not have these symptoms after the first time of being in heat. Is this behavior normal or is there something else wrong with her?
Answer Lisa,
Your cat needs to see a vet immediately. Any number of serious issues could be happening here and they must all be treated by a qualified vet. Not being able to eliminate could mean that your kitty has a bladder infection, a bowel obstruction, stones in her urinary tract...All of these conditions require immediate medical attention. The issues you are mentioning aren't normal to be seeing at all. Since you mention that your cat has been allowed to be in heat twice I would recommend that you have her spayed. Pet overpopulation claims millions of lives worldwide as time and space are factors in finding pets good forever homes. You will not have to deal with your cat being in heat any longer and she will be happier and healthier for it. Medically cats who are spayed tend to be at significantly lower risk for infections or cancers of the reproductive organs and mammary glands. Behaviorally cats who are spayed are much happier as they are no longer forced to cycle repeatedly without breeding which is completely unnatural. Also cats who are spayed and neutered no longer have to advertise their availability to mate at top volume or use urine or feces to mark their territory. I hope that this information helps. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me again.
