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I am currently owned by 3 mixed breed cats ranging from 4 to 10 years old. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats in different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on feral cat colonies, help rehabilitate strays and find them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there is a significant difference. New cat/kitten introductions can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because they are territorial and don't like change. There is a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a house with one or more resident cats. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am not a veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.

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I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many 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.

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Cats - runny nose

Expert: Ali - 11/3/2009

Question
hi i have a female cat she is nearly 2 she has a runny nose when she sleeps and it drips alot when she purrs do you think there is something wrong with her or is that normal, she is not unwell she plays hunts eats drinks she only cuddles me if on one can see her. she dose not like to be claped but demands me to clap her in the middle of the night when everyone is in bed.my vet hates her he told me not to bring her back unless i have to after he dressed her and he cut all her claws off. my other cat is 3 and has never had this problem.

Answer
Yvonne,

Your vet should be your ex-vet in my opinion, any vet that isn't willing to care for my animals doesn't get a second chance at a first impression. A runny nose could be an indication of the beginnings of an upper respiratory infection or your kitty could even have some sort of a sinus infection that requires treatment with antibiotics. There are a few things in your question that I'm not sure I have a clear understanding of regarding your cat and your vet.

- What exactly does clapping your cat mean? I have a kitty who likes to have her rear gently spanked is that what you're describing? If so, if kitty isn't spayed this would be helpful in stopping her from being quite so demanding as queens will often ask for spankings when they're in season (although my kitty is spayed I had her done at 4 months and she still likes spankings -kind of twisted, but we love her anyway). If kitty demands such attention when everyone is asleep the best policy is to ignore her - cats generally love attention and if they demand it and aren't getting it they soon get the point that their way of asking for the attention or the time they're asking for it needs to be modified. If she becomes excessively vocal or demanding there's nothing wrong with her spending the night in the bathroom or spare bedroom (with food, water, etc of course), most cats will get the hint if you're consistent and persistent and quit being quite so demanding.

- Is your kitty declawed or was she just in for a nail trim? Declawing a cat can have serious medical and behavioral consequences later in life so I do recommend against it unless your kitty has a condition called Ehler's Danlos syndrome (aka Rubber Kitten Syndrome). Nail trimming need not become a production, it's not difficult to accomplish provided that you're willing to be patient, offer rewards, use proper tools and techniques to restrain and trim the nails. I can provide information and photos to help you do this routine maintenance task for your kitty if you'd like, that way your vet doesn't have to waste his precious time on a cat that he hates.

Cats should be seen every year for an annual physical exam just like people, this helps to detect any health problems earlier and in some cases actually saves the lives of pets. If your vet isn't willing to live up to his professional responsibilities and provide humane regular vet care for your kitty then you need to seek another vet. In the UK there are Blue Cross animal hospitals where your kitty can be seen in a pinch. If there's anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to contact me again, I'll be more than happy to help you out.

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