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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Multiple umbilical cords in cats | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I realize that, just like humans, the mother is connected to the baby with an umbilical cord, but if ... A: Carol, Yes, it is not only possible, but usual. There is usually one placenta connected via an ... | |
| Bengal Tigers | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: We have two Bengal tigers, male is a silver Bengal born 11th march 2008 and the female is a gold ... A: Bianca, Cat attract can be sprinkled in the litter pan with your normal litter and it tends to make ... | |
| Kitten Introductions Gone Bad | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: We have had our pure breed lilac British Shorthair kitten for 5 weeks - he's 3 months old. He's ... A: Denise, Actually, things are not going as badly as you think. First of all, all cats go through an ... | |
| Bengal Tigers | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: We have two Bengal tigers, male is a silver Bengal born 11th march 2008 and the female is a gold ... A: Bianca, I have pondered this for quite a while and have no easy answers. I am assuming you have had ... | |
| New cat and established cat | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: you very expertly answered my last question on new rescued cat who hisses, we followed your advice ... A: Melanie, I am glad the new kitty is coming out of his shell!!!!!!!!!! Leaving them alone and ... | |
| Weaning kitten | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I adopted an orphaned kitten which is now 6 weeks old. It is gaining weight and growing well on KMR ... A: Yvonne, At 6 weeks of age, this kitten is ready to be weaned. We like to use a good strained meat ... | |
| Male cat behavior | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I have four male cats. They have all been neutered. One cat which is 4 years old is very agressive ... A: Alison, Difference in size of cats is the same as differences in the size of people. The older cat ... | |
| Please Help! | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: My 6 year old outdoor and indoor cat has multiple spots on her back with no hair. She has also been ... A: Alex, Remember, I am not a vet! There are a myriad of things the spots on the back could, from an ... | |
| Siamese Kittens | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: ANSWER: Tony, I suspect you are not going to like my answer, but 6-weeks of age is altogether too, ... A: Tony, <The link you gave me failed. You can attach photos to a question or a follow up.> I did get ... | |
| 8 miscarried kittens | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: My Queen miscarried 8 premature kittens today and she seems to be acting fine. She still wants on my ... A: Kari, In all probability she has had all the kittens she is going to have, and I am sorry they ... | |
| Cat's eye changed color | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: My cat is 5 years old and had 2 green eyes until about a year ago- one eye is now hazel brown with ... A: Cathy, I am not a vet, but I might have it checked by a veterinary ophthalmologist. This does not ... | |
| My 11 year old female cat physically attacked me today. | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I have been having anxiety attacks sine 12 noon, and it has just past midnight. I am paranoid to be ... A: Nancy, Cats are very sensitive to loud noises. Also, at 11 years of age, she would be considered ... | |
| Cat jumping onto counters, eating "people" food! | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: We have a 7-month old Bombay male cat - and he loves to be on the kitchen counters. Lately he's ... A: Chris, I am not sure you can train an active, intelligent breed like a Bombay to stay off counters. ... | |
| adopting a 6 week old kitten | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: Hi I will be adopting a 6 week old Siamese Kitten Soon Do you think this is an appropriate age for ... A: Tony, I suspect you are not going to like my answer, but 6-weeks of age is altogether too, too ... | |
| cat wont come home | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: my 2year old neutered indoor cat got out a day and half ago. Im an apartment complex we have only ... A: Kim, Your cat is very, very frightened and is not really thinking straight. The good news is that ... | |
| Hissing and frightened cat | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: We got our new rescued cat 2 weeks ago, we also have a 6yr old male who is very sociable around ... A: Melanie, The problem with shelter cats is that you do not really know their history. For example, ... | |
| huge belly | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: My question may be somewhat long and complicated but I have had this female cat for aprox 3 years ... A: Lori, Is she spayed? Assuming she is, if it were my kitty and I had unexplained distension of the ... | |
| mother cat rejecting sick older kitten? | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: Norman, My family and I have six cats in total. The two older ones are from the same litter (about ... A: Mindy, Often when cats go to the vet and have surgery, they have the vet clinic smell on them which ... | |
| We moved and the cat escaped. | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: We moved on the 28th November and yesterday I accidently left the door open. Both cats escaped ... A: Katie, As well as searching your own environs, have you searched the area where your former ... | |
| Kneading with claws | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a cat that is very affectionate and loves to sit on my lap a lot and get petted. We both ... A: Matt, About all I can think of is to try clicker training. I will be the first to admit that some ... | |
| cat delivery | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: my cat is 18ms old this is 2nd litter i didn't know she was pregnant till tummy very big alot bigger ... A: Carmen, Sometimes, the queen will empty one horn of the uterus, wait some time (as much as 24-48 ... | |
| Ragdoll cat fur | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: We recently adopted 2 cats from a local breeder. They needed a patient pet home. Therefore showing ... A: Danielle, There appears to be some variation allowed in Ragdoll coats. Without actually being able ... | |
| Kneading with claws | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a cat that is very affectionate and loves to sit on my lap a lot and get petted. We both ... A: Matt, I am not sure that it is possible to train a cat to knead and not extend its claws. I am ... | |
| Toileting Troubles | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: Please help. I have two Ragdoll cats. One female 5 years old, and one male 4 years old. They have ... A: Allie, I am assuming the female is spayed! The first order of business is to rule out a urinary ... | |
| litter box question | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm kind of at my wits end here with my daughter's cat. She has a four year old female domestic ... A: Holly, You are correct, this is not normal behavior. I believe there are a couple of things going ... | |
| Fur Change | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I adopted a male orange tabby kitten who is now approximately 19 weeks old. His mother, I think was ... A: Sandra, This will continue until he is about 18-24 months. I would guess that by then he will be ... | |
| Fur Change | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I adopted a male orange tabby kitten who is now approximately 19 weeks old. His mother, I think was ... A: Sandra, It might be helpful to have a picture, but adult coat usually does not come in until around ... | |
| My Cat's Obsessive Licking | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: For some time my 10 year old cat Genesis has been licking an inordinate amount of time. A lot was ... A: Amanda, The bad news is you may have to go to the vet. Usually, this type of behavior can be ... | |
| behavior changes. | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I adopted a shy cat from a shelter in September. The shelter said she was 1 1/2 and my vet said she ... A: Claire, Most sudden behavioral changes can be tracked to medical issues or a change in the ... | |
| bloody mucus discharge | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant, friendly and playful. she eat alot and drinks alot and lick herself all the ... A: Tshai, Do you know how far along your cat is? She should be due between 63 and 68 days after she ... | |
| Young male bullying sister & peeing outside litter tray | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I took 2 kittens over the summer, which are now 7 months old now (brother and sister). The boy is ... A: Myriam, It sounds as if things are working themselves out. If he is no longer peeing outside of ... | |
| obese cat | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: female calico. The previous owner say she is only 2-years old. Say that after she was spayed she ... A: Patricia, Just as in people, there are two things to be done. One is to feed less. We tend to feed ... | |
| unprovoked cat attack on my toddlers | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: We rescued a kitty and we have 5 children. The cat will mostly attach my 2 year old Olivia specially ... A: Margarita, I have no idea what is going on. Have you had the kitty to a vet to see if there is a ... | |
| need HELP | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 month cat and i think she is pregnant. Specifically because she is an outside cat, she ... A: Ilenia, She should be OK delivering kittens. It sounds as if you do not know much about what to ... | |
| Genetics | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: Auspitz, i am a sophomore in High School and am doing a Genetics Project on Russian Blue Cats. One ... A: Kassia, We understamd much about feline genetics, but not eye color genetics. Even human eye color ... | |
| weeing on curtains | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old male cat, he's been really good at using the litter tray having only one ... A: Kerri, Here is a reference for any vets you may want to contact. ... | |
| I got a kitten few hours ago | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I just got an abandoned kitten . May be 2-3 weeks old. Eyes are opened , realy small eyes , and ... A: Shirjil, No need to apologize for your English as I understood your question and explanation ... | |
| Siamese cat/ swollen teats | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a Siamese (mixed). She is 9 months old. She has been in heat 2x, the last one at the end of ... A: Lisa, We have had cats come into heat briefly and had the male mate them and immediately go out. ... | |
| weeing on curtains | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old male cat, he's been really good at using the litter tray having only one ... A: Kerri, First of all, he needs to be neutered, now!!!!!!!!!! Young males can be neutered as early as ... | |
| I got a kitten few hours ago | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I just got an abandoned kitten . May be 2-3 weeks old. Eyes are opened , realy small eyes , and ... A: Shiji, This can be a problem. 2-3 week old kittens do not eat as often as newborns, so there may ... | |
| Mum cat still very bloated 5 days after giving birth. | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I am a bit aprehensive asking this, because if there is something very wrong, there is not much I ... A: Robyn, It sounds as if all is going well. A nursing queen feels the need to eat to continue to ... | |
| My cat(s) ate some plastic wrap pieces, should I send them to vet? | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: Last night after I slept, my two cats managed to break into my kitchen cabinet and stole one can of ... A: Yingying, Oh my!!! Cats can get themselves into such trouble!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I would have them ... | |
| Mum cat still very bloated 5 days after giving birth. | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: I am a bit aprehensive asking this, because if there is something very wrong, there is not much I ... A: Robyn, First thing is that there are no fast and certain rules about kitten birthing, how long it ... | |
| Is it aggression? | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: I have two wonderful feline best friends, Paxton and Pandora. I got them this past May off of ... A: Rebecca, I would not worry about Paxton. We have a tendency to overlay our emotions and motives on ... | |
| Siamese Cats | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: Good-evening. I have a small question, and hopefully you can answer this some. I have always ... A: Matt, There used to be differences cited based on color of points in the old timey cat books. ... | |
| Neutered cat spraying?? | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: My mom has an 11 year old cat who has been neutered for 10 of those years. Recently he has decided ... A: Desi, Have you had your cat to the vet for a health check? If there is a urinary tract issue, you ... | |
| very sad older cat with new kitten | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a cat that I adopted many years ago, she is around 7 years old. I have moved many times and ... A: Kyle, How long have they actually been together. Sometimes, they just need more time. I expect ... | |
| New pet | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I am planning on getting a parrot (Blue & Gold Macaw) next year. I have two cats right now (they ... A: Jessica, A friend of mine is a cat breeder and has had parrots and other birds for a very long ... | |
| Toybob cat | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: The Toyboy kitten/cat matures to 3 to 5 pounds. How safe are they to have concerning their health? ... A: Jannie, What I was able to find on the Internet was written by people who are Toybob breeders, so ... | |
| Older Cat With New Kitten | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I have a 9 week old kitten, the older cat Milford [ who is 3.5 yrs old] plays with the kitten ... A: Kris, I am assuming Milford is neutered. It all sounds normal to me. At 9 weeks the kitten is a ... | |
| kitten with deformed back legs | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: my 4 year old ragdoll had her third litter about a week ago- and all the kittens have been feeding ... A: Ally, I am sorry to be a bit late in getting back to you. It is possible the back legs are ... | |
| hemobartenella | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: My cat has also been diagnosed with this disorder we hwve treated with prednasone as well as another ... A: Allan, Remember, I am not a vet. However, given the drugs your cat is getting, I wonder if you are ... | |
| kitten breed | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: a stray had 3 kittens in our garage on May 21. We kept the mother and the little runt, who had a ... A: Shelly, "Tabby" is a collection of patterns that can appear in many breeds of cats. There is the ... | |
| kitten breed | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: a stray had 3 kittens in our garage on May 21. We kept the mother and the little runt, who had a ... A: Shelly, Although the mama has some aspects of a Norwegian Forest Cat, it would be classified as a ... | |
| Bengal | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: i just got her home last night. she is extremely frightened and has immedietly ran and hid behind my ... A: Dean, Is she spayed? If not, it would be a good idea to have her spayed! Cats are very ... | |
| New kitten with older cat | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: Hey, We have a 3 yr old neutered male tabby, Milford and a small 7 week old kitten. Our older cat ... A: Kris, Milford is playing. Cats play with each other very roughly as their skin is very, very tough. ... | |
| Will my cat miss me as much as I will miss her? | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I have six cats and need to find a new home for two of them even though it will absolutely destroy ... A: Carolyn, Cats are incredibly practical creatures. There will be some separation anxiety and some ... | |
| "Aggressive" abyssinian male | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a neutered one year old male who in the last few months at unexpected times turns, hisses and ... A: Betsy, These situations are always difficult. Have you had him checked by a vet as this type of ... | |
| Newborn Kitten | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a six day old kitten that I rescued from my yard, mom abandoned her at just 1 day of age. ... A: Saidy, I will give you some parameters about hand raising an orphaned kitten. How much Miracle ... | |
| cats food | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: we have adopted a cat 3 weeks ago she was very week we served her milk from the bottle she drank it ... A: Aashi, I am sorry I did not get back to you sooner. Have you had the kitten to a veterinarian? ... | |
| New mother | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: My bobtail gave birth to her "first" litter a week ago today. I say "first" cause even though this ... A: Amber, I am sorry for your loss!!!!!!!!!! There was probably nothing the vet could gave done for ... | |
| New mother | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: My bobtail gave birth to her "first" litter a week ago today. I say "first" cause even though this ... A: Amber, I am glad all is working out well. It sounds as if all is great with the litter. I am not ... | |
| Outdoor Cat | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 questions..my first would be that our cat is outside pretty much all day and he has been ... A: Nicolet, Is your cat inoculated for rabies, and are you keeping these inoculations current? If so, ... | |
| Cats mating | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: My cat(zoey) and my friends cat(garfee) are around 18 months old. They have been kept together on ... A: Maggie, Is Zoey in season? If not, Garfee may still try to mount her, but she will not be ... | |
| New mother | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: My bobtail gave birth to her "first" litter a week ago today. I say "first" cause even though this ... A: Amber, For some reason, the mama does not like where the kittens are and wants to move them, but is ... | |
| indoor cat | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I brought home my American Shorthair (?) cat when she was somewhere around 6 months old. She is now ... A: Amanda, It is often difficult to get a cat to do what we want. One type of training that has had ... | |
| Cats after giving Birth | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: My10mth old cat has just given birth to 4 kittens. She is healthy, eating around 4-5 meals a day, ... A: Debbie, It sounds to me as if she IS in season!!!!!!!!!! It is not unusual for a cat to come into ... | |
| Sour under nose and mouth | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I noticed a few days ago my cat had a sour under his nose. Its very red and looks like an open sour. ... A: Tony, I am not a vet, but it sounds to me like it might be "rodent" ulcers, which are caused by a ... | |
| cats of Mexico | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I have seen the same diminutive cats in the hotel I stayed at near Cancun as I saw in San Juan, and ... A: Evelyn, Cats in warmer, i.e., tropical and subtropical climates tend to be a bit smaller than cats ... | |
| KITTEN! | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: Hey Norman, my cat had kittens about 2 weeks ago. She was healthy during her pregnancy and well ... A: Larissa, Taillessness is a natural mutation in the feral population. It is often accompanied by ... | |
| cat...constipation | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old female cat who has a constipation problem. I have been giving her a remedy I ... A: Diana, At age 12 your cat is considered geriatric. So, her systems may not operate like they used ... | |
| spaying age | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: Auspitz: I have a 14 year old female cat who still looks like and acts very young. She has been an ... A: Amy, I am not a vet, but any good vet will insist on doing blood work before giving any geriatric ... | |
| Feeding 2 cats | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, that my husband and I purchased from the Humane Society. Their history is very ... A: Courtney, I am assuming that, since they came from the local humane society, they are ... | |
| Introducing cats | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a spayed female and a neutered male. Both are about 16 months old and have been with me since ... A: Karen, You have already begun the process. After 3-5 days of being in their one room, it is time ... | |
| Feline Pregnancy | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: My female cat Fifty50 is just over a year old and pregnant. My mother and I cannot tell how far ... A: Jacqulyn, I will give you a bit of a memory dump on the latter stages of pregnancy, which, I hope ... | |
| Giving cats away | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: i just moved into an 800 sq ft apartment where my previously indoor outdoor cats are confined to. i ... A: Heather, Cats are very practical, resourceful creatures and can usually adjust to anything. In the ... | |
| Sudden death of litter mate | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: We had 2 Tonkinese cats since they were 12 weeks old, they were litter mates and spent every day ... A: Patti, Here is a technique we have used and had our pet buyers use for introducing an a new cat or ... | |
| Sudden death of litter mate | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: We had 2 Tonkinese cats since they were 12 weeks old, they were litter mates and spent every day ... A: Patti, I am sorry for your loss!!!!!!!!!! I am assuming you have had the female checked for ... | |
| Cat has changed | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: My Family has had this cat "Angel" Since it was a kitten, we raised it and cared for it with all of ... A: Joshua, These are always difficult to answer. So, the first question I have is: Is she spayed? ... | |
| Cats | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I hope this doesn't sound like a silly question, but how do you know if your cat loves you? How do ... A: Dee Dee, I would not use the word love, but I think they feel affection for us, kind of as ... | |
| One of my kittens looks sick all of a sudden- HELP! | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: Hey Norman! Its me Adrita again! I have come across a serious problem this time. Today morning, I ... A: Adrita, No, I did not forget you, just some of the details. Thank you for reminding me!!!!!!!!!! ... | |
| Matting | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a long hair cat.She seems to get mats in her fur overnight. Some I can comb out and some I ... A: Randy, Two things, do you bath her? If not, bathing is the best way to get old hair out of the ... | |
| One of my kittens looks sick all of a sudden- HELP! | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: Hey Norman! Its me Adrita again! I have come across a serious problem this time. Today morning, I ... A: Adrita, Is the kitten nursing? I have no idea what the wetness may be. Usually, the mama cat will ... | |
| Mom cat has no milk | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: my cat has had 3 litters , we managed to feed/save one from the last litter, is this problem going ... A: Janice, I am trying to figure out the question? Has your mother cat had milk for any of her ... | |
| new cat | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I have two non aggresive cats one male one female. I got both at different times took some time to ... A: Belle, Is everyone neutered or spayed? If not, this would be the first order of business. If they ... | |
| Change of character | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I have two beautiful Rag Doll Cats. Gemma is 2years old this month and Bynx (Blue Mitted male) and ... A: Lee, Bynx may know that Gemma has had a litter of kittens and may know they are not his. I suspect ... | |
| Cutting 1 week old kitten nails | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: My new kittens are just over one week old. The problem is that their nails are very sharp and they ... A: Lorie, Using a human type of nail clipper, you may just want to take the tips off the front claws. ... | |
| cat won't eat | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: After visiting the vet last week & antibiotics given, the cat still does not eat or drink. Why is ... A: Carol, By now, the doxycycline should be helping. As I said in my answer above, you can try A/D ... | |
| Female Cat changes behavior | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I have four older cats, a dog and now six new kittens in my house. The oldest cat, Patches, is ... A: Maria S., Have you had her checked for medical issues by your vet? I would especially have the ... | |
| cat won't eat | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: After visiting the vet last week & antibiotics given, the cat still does not eat or drink. Why is ... A: Carol, This cat still does not feel up to snuff. Have you had the cat back to the vet? There may ... | |
| Persian Male peeing outside of litter box | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Male persian who urinates everywhere. He was fixed at 6months of age and started ... A: Ashley, It does seem that Persians are at the bottom of the IQ ladder for domestic cats. However, ... | |
| Its me Adrita again, with the 5 new kittens! | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: How are you? Its me again!Well I dont know if you remember me or not, I asked you about one of my ... A: Adrita, I am so glad the kittens are doing so well!!!!! With 5 kittens you will need more than one ... | |
| Pregnant Queen | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I took in a pregnant cat about a week and a half ago that was a stray in my neighborhood. We decided ... A: Peyton, OK, I am going to give you a bit of an information dump on what to expect during the very ... | |
| Cats | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: My friend found three kittens. They still have to be bottle fed and I really Want one. My dad has ... A: Jessica, As long as you give the cat free reign in all 3 dimensions, a kitten should be OK. You ... | |
| 7 yr old himaylan female | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I NOTICE THAT MY CAT HAD BLOOD IN HER STOOL. SO I TOOK HER TO THE VET AND THEY DID A FECAL FLOTATION ... A: Terri, Thanks for the correction!!!!!!!!!! Is she still having trouble with weakness in her hind ... | |
| Cat behavior | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, the female which I fed with a syringe after she was dumped. I invited some guests ... A: Danielle, Is your cat spayed? If not, that would be the first order of business. If she is ... | |
| Kitten with a swollen back foot | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I noticed my new kitten doesn't walk around and when he does, he doesn't let his back foot touch the ... A: Ashley, Remember, I am not a veterinarian, but, if it were my kitty, the first thing I would do, ... | |
| 7 yr old himaylan female | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I NOTICE THAT MY CAT HAD BLOOD IN HER STOOL. SO I TOOK HER TO THE VET AND THEY DID A FECAL FLOTATION ... A: Terri, Remember, I am not a vet, but, if it were my cat, I would get a second opinion. If the cat ... | |
| Birman Cat - Constant Crying | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Due to working long hours I chose to buy a kitten to keep my Birman company. At first "Teddy" (the ... A: Gerard, Is Teddy neutered? If not, caterwauling is a behavior of non-neutered cats. Given his age, ... | |
| Baby is 17, want advice about older cats. | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I don't know if this went through, cause a popup came up & I closed it, so will leave it again, just ... A: Jenny, I believe I just answered this question, but, just in case, here is my answer: ... | |
| Baby is 17 yrs. old, need advice on older cats | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: My cat Baby was 17 years old on July 2 of this year. In the spring, he seemed more perky watching ... A: Jenny, Congratulations on Baby making it to his 17th birthday. It is like a human being in their ... | |
| cats | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: i have a daughter who has Autism is it normal that my cat pertects her from my other 2 cats wich is ... A: Sam, Yes, this is not common, but not unusual!!!!! My older brother's first child was "owned" and ... | |
| Male or female cat? | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have two felines in my home currently and want to add another. One cat is a male, 15 years old, ... A: JPK, My contention has always been that once a cat is neutered/spayed, gender really does not ... | |
| Labor stopped | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a queen who is 5 years old. She went into labor around 1AM this morning. She was panting and ... A: Amy, What day is she at? Was she in major about to give birth labor? or Was she just having fairly ... | |
| two questions | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: ok my cat civa does some pretty weird stuff. She is a little over a year old. When she was a young ... A: Ashley, Has Civa been spayed? If not, and she is over 5 months of age, she may be exhibiting ... | |
| UPDATE: purchasing a CFA kitten | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: Mr Auspitz Today the breeder contacted us by e-mail and sent pictures of the kittens. They all look ... A: Diana, Just a minor correction, one undescended testicle is called "monorchid", two undescended ... | |
| Room Temperture | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a question that may sound a bit silly, but it is what it is. When I sleep at night my cat ... A: Sarah, Cats do very well in winter in very cold climates, so 55 degrees should not be an issue. If ... | |
| Cat breeds | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: Please could you help me to identify my two kittens breeds. I just wanted to know there breeds for ... A: Gemma, They appear to be domestic shorthairs. The color/patterns are a red mackerel tabby for the ... | |
| My Kitten health problem | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: MY KITTEN WHO IS VERY FAT AND HEALTHY NOW SHE IS ONE MONTH OLD AND SUFFERING FROM LOOSE MOTIONS. SHE ... A: Shaik Saniya, Remember, I am not a vet, and your kitten should probably see a veterinarian. The ... | |
| My cat | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: A: kristen, There is no way to tell how far along your cat is from body width. It all depends on how ... | |
| Cat fighting | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I got 2 male kittens 2 weeks ago and they are brothers from the same litter. They have always been ... A: Amy, Some of the problem may have stemmed from the fact that these two kittens were entirely too ... | |
| HELP! The eyes of one of the newborn kittens opened early and its pinkish! | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: My cat gave birth to 5 kittens on the 19th of July at around 4 am. We are sure of this, as she gave ... A: Adrita, Remember, I am not a vet, but I can offer a couple of things to try if you cannot obtain ... | |
| no placenta coming out | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a cat who had 3 little kittens. She only birthed one placenta in the beginning. it feels like ... A: Schelbi, You do have some time. Follow your vet's instructions. We have had females give birth to ... | |
| kitten | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: my kitten is 8 weeks old and is really skinny. the last few days it has been vomiting but hasn't ... A: Natasha, Your kitten needs to see a veterinarian immediately!!!!!!!!!! It is probably running a ... | |
| My cat is acting strange. Please help | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: Around 6 months ago, I took in a stray male cat. Although he enjoys being outdoors, he used to ... A: Alan, It sounds to me as if your cat does not like being anywhere you sprayed the flea spray!!!!! ... | |
| cat flu | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I have just been offered two 7 week old ragdoll kittens, free to a good home, their mum had cat flu ... A: Julie, You may not like the answer, but, in my not so humble opinion, 7 weeks is way too young for ... | |
| HELP! The eyes of one of the newborn kittens opened early and its pinkish! | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: My cat gave birth to 5 kittens on the 19th of July at around 4 am. We are sure of this, as she gave ... A: Adrita, I would get the kitten to a veterinarian. Remember, I am not a veterinarian, but when this ... | |
| cat/urinating outside the litter box | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 Himalayan cats and 2 rescued cats all neutered. The cats are all around the same age 5 and ... A: Shari, I have no idea what to suggest at this point. You might want to confine him in his own ... | |
| cat/urinating outside the litter box | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 Himalayan cats and 2 rescued cats all neutered. The cats are all around the same age 5 and ... A: Shari, How long have you had the Himalayan who is peeing inappropriately? How long has he been ... | |
| Cat pooping | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: My cat is going to be seven in a few weeks. I have never had any problems with him using the litter ... A: Ben, Assuming the vet checked your cat thoroughly for worms (tapeworms and round worms) and a ... | |
| cat jealousy | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me! I adopted a siamese flame-tip a year ago. It took her 6 months to sit in ... A: Darlene, I have a minority opinion on this kind of situation. There are 2 concerns: (1) Any human ... | |
| How much should I feed my kitten? | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Birman girl who is turning 4 month. Her passion to food is amazing. She eat almost ... A: Yingying, We tend to feed kittens all they will eat unless they start getting overly fat. At about ... | |
| Aortic aneurysm | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: We have a kitten we are fostering that just got spay at about 10 weeks old. They found she has an ... A: Jennifer, Have you spoken to a veterinary cardiologist? That would be my first order of business. ... | |
| how to get rid of cat's odor? | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: My cat Twinkle is an indoor/outdoor cat and tonight as I was petting him, I noticed he smelled ... A: Paloma, The bad news is that a bath is the only reasonable way to get rid of the odor. An ... | |
| male calico | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a male calico cat ..Is that rare ..He has two colors on his body and three colors on his ... A: Doodle, I really would like to see a picture. Yes, male calico cats and male tortoiseshell cats ... | |
| cat spitting | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: could you please solve my problem .I have 9 cats all diffrent sexes and ages one a 5 year old ... A: Steph, OK Is he growling when he spits at you? Is he the alpha cat in the house? The only thing I ... | |
| cat spitting | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: could you please solve my problem .I have 9 cats all diffrent sexes and ages one a 5 year old ... A: Steph, Cats hiss and spit ae a warning to other cats and potential predators. It says keep away ... | |
| Should we get another cat? | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: Our cat, Bruno, is a Russian Blue, neutered, and 14 months old. We got him when a kitten from the ... A: Lyn, Certain breeds of cat are high energy and easily bored. The Russian Blue is one such breed. ... | |
| Cat maturity?? | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I am fascinated with cat maturity. I'm just wondering if cats change from the time they are ... A: James, Yes cats do change from adolescence into adulthood. Depending on the breed and body ... | |
| Cats fighting | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I have two neutered cats named Leo and Angel. Leo was neutered 3 yrs ago and Angel i got him ... A: Roza, Cats do not do anything for no reason. There might be a new cat who has come around that ... | |
| How long does cat recover from spaying? | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a kitten named Meatball who is turning six month old. I am planning to get her spayed soon ... A: Yinying, I am not a vet, but for all intents and purposes, once the stitches are out (10 - 14 days ... | |
| Housemates fight | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: My cats have been together 8 yrs. We recently moved and while out, an item fell & I came home to ... A: Lana, I am so glad it all worked out for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was glad to have been of some help. ... | |
| my cats | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: i have a female cat who is pregnant and should be due next week, i also have a male cat who is the ... A: Kirsty, I would separate them now. I would not put them back together until well after the kittens ... | |
| Housemates fight | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: My cats have been together 8 yrs. We recently moved and while out, an item fell & I came home to ... A: Lana, I will readily admit that I am in the minority in my opinions of cats inter-relationships. ... | |
| Mating Problems Cats | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a female and male doll face persian cats. They live together with me since they were ... A: Leila, There are two issues, first, often when cats are raised together, they do not really want to ... | |
| Housemates fight | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: My cats have been together 8 yrs. We recently moved and while out, an item fell & I came home to ... A: Lana, Cats are very, very territorial, so when we move from onw house to another, it is very ... | |
| cat constipation | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: my brother's cat has not had a bowel movement in 3 days. my brother is disabled and limited hand ... A: Loretta, Truly, the cat needs to see a vet, and, remember, I am not a vet. How old is this cat? ... | |
| Pregnant cat | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: My long haired exotic cat got pregnant! I know it should not have happened at it wont happen again. ... A: Gigi, Are there any new cats hanging around your house? If she sees a strange cat out a window, ... | |
| Cat peeing | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Our Tuxedo cat attacks my older son, my younger son, my female Tortie cat and sometimes my middle ... A: Jim, Is this cat neutered? If not, that is the first order of business. How old is he? I would ... | |
| Kitten-Can't Fall Alseep! | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a eight-nine week old kitten. His name is Chance, unfortunately he was hit by a car and he ... A: Ciara, All I can suggest is talking to your vet. Except for medication, I know of no way to "make" ... | |
| Antibiotics | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: hi Mr my name is Amna and i want to know how to give cats antibiotics i asked Mr Ali about her ... A: Amna, The most important thing is to get your kitty to your veterinarian to make sure the wound is ... | |
| Newborn Kitten Death | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: My 2 yr old cat had a litter of 5 the other day. One did not make it. His temperature was low, he ... A: Brittany, Sometimes kittens do get some fluid in their lungs because mama just did not clean the ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I can remember the days when i was an expert ( about 3 years ago ) for guinea pigs though. Anyway my ... A: Mitch, OK, I am going to give you a bit of an information dump on what to expect during the very ... | |
| Indoor Cat got Out - Came Back - Now What | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: We have a gorgeous female one year old Bengal who recently got outside when a door was accidentally ... A: Nela, Every cat is an individual. If the outdoor adventure was rather scary for her, she may be ... | |
| mother rejects kittens | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Our cat has just given birth to 4 kittens. The kittens are between 12 and 18 hours old, born last ... A: Ali, I am afraid they may have to be hand raised until they can be weaned (about 3-4 weeks of age). ... | |
| hiding | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: My usually very outgoing and cuddly 1 year old cat is suddenly hiding in the closet on the highest ... A: Guy, If you think she may have a medical issue, a check up by your vet may be a good first step. ... | |
| My cat | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Ihave two cats, one Neutered Tom (1 year old) found himat 4 weeks and he issuch a lovable cat. The ... A: Ben, Is Rosie spayed? If not, that would be the first order of business. If Rosie has a peculiar ... | |
| loved house pet goes 'bush' for 5 months then returns. | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: We have a beloved cat Emit, who we have had since he was born from his mother Mia,(who is our other ... A: Trish, I will tell you up front that my personal bias is against letting cats roam outside. The ... | |
| Is this common? | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: The right side is orange tiger striped and the left side is gray tiger striped. The rest of his body ... A: Lisa, I would check the gender of your kitten, as I believe Loki to be a female. Even if she turns ... | |
| Spayed sister and nuetered brother mating | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I was hoping to gain some understanding to what happened last night. We've always had cats, now we ... A: Kelsey, This is not so strange as you may think. First of all this is major breeding season in ... | |
| Cat death | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: today my persian cat died. She was around 8-9 years old. It started with my dad taking her to a cat ... A: Bethan, I am sorry for your loss!!!!!!!!!! Remember, I am not a vet, but it sure sounds like a ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant and she is pretty far along now. Her nipples have NOT enlarged and she is acting ... A: Elizabeth, How far along is she? The best way to see if she is still pregnant is to check with ... | |
| poop sticking o my cat's tail | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: We just adopted my son's cat. It is a kinkolo and has very long fur. When she poops it almost ... A: Linda, Assuming the stools are of the right consistency and not loose, you can clip the tail and ... | |
| cat talk | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a cat that someone said was an Egyptian Minx. It has a strange habit I haven't seen in other ... A: Lauren, Here is a description of the Egyptian Mau (I have never heard of an Egyptian Minx): ... | |
| pregnant cat | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: My cat is usualy an indoor cat but unfortunatley was let outside by a friend while she was in season ... A: Emma, Like pregnant women, cats do get very hormonal. If you are not sure your cat is still ... | |
| soap | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: "is the dawn dish washing soap available in all vet shops in chennai. the kitty glop recipe is ... A: Reena. I would not use Dawn Dishwashing Detergent on cats. It is very hard to rinse out even if ... | |
| Cat behavior | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my cat's behaviors. I have 3 cats...one is almost 7 (her name is Jade), ... A: Tanya, What people need to understand about cats is that they are very territorial and need to go ... | |
| my cat | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: My cat is in labor and has pushed out a plug looking thing is this normal and of so how long till ... A: Tyra, The problem is that kittens could be imminent or a week away. It seems that every queen does ... | |
| food and attention | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon, I have a problem that's just been getting worse and worse. I moved in with a new ... A: Allison, Cornish Rex and Sphynx are very, very, very active cats and, usually, too smart for their ... | |
| feline postpartum | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: Our almost 2 yr old female cat recently had a litter of 4 kittens. We were around when she went in2 ... A: Angela, First off, congratulations on your new litter. Mama's behavior is not unusual. Actually, ... | |
| Unusual behavior | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: My neutered male abyssinian drags articles of my clothes under the bed every evening. Afterwards he ... A: Paula, This is normal hunting behavior. Your neutered male is showing off his "kill" and, probably ... | |
| cat | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: Nearly everyone has the same problem as me but doesn't no the answer. my cat's voice is gone she ... A: Tugbaa, Remember, I am not a veterinarian. How old is your cat? Has she been to a veterinarian, ... | |
| Cat meowing excessively like crying | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: My cat was acting normal. She seemed to have a happy life with no issues. She has started hanging ... A: Cassandra, Like it or not, I would have her checked out by your vet. It is strange that the ... | |
| Cat is walking oddly | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: This morning when I was getting ready for school I noticed that my cat was walking funny. She keeps ... A: Kira, It is absolutely vital that a nursing queen get plenty to eat while she is nursing her ... | |
| Baby Kitten | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I found some abandoned baby kittens in my basement. I monitored them for several days(via video baby ... A: Marlena, In a pinch, you can get some KMR or Just Born from your local pet supermarket. These are ... | |
| hot spot itching and biting in cat | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: My burmese cat 14 months old is an entire and I plan to mate her at her next heat. She has a hot ... A: Rusty, This is really a veterinary question, and I am not a vet. I would suggest taking this up ... | |
| Evil cat | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old calico cat. She is very mean & does not let anyone touch her at times. While at ... A: Katelyn, Is she spayed? If she is not spayed, this may be part of the probelm. I would also have ... | |
| naughty cats | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I have had a cat I saved about 6 months ago. At first it was wild but it is amazingly smart and ... A: Dan, Generally, when you are not around, the cats are going to do pretty much what they want!!!!!!! ... | |
| Orphan kitten | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I am hand raising 3 kittens. one is not going potty and spitting up a brown smelly liquid what can i ... A: Ashley, How old is the kitten? What formula are you using? How often are you feeding them? How ... | |
| Cat outdoor | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I still have a few more questions on the outdoor cat housing. THank you very much for your previous ... A: Marc, Once a year visits are usually ample. Since the cat will be outside, in addition to the ... | |
| Outdoor cat | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: ""Hello, can i put my new adopted kitten (from a shelter) in an outdoor kennel? it will be very ... A: Mark, As long as the temperatures are not too extreme, hot or cold, your new kitty should be OK. ... | |
| My cat has been attacked :( | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a cat who is a British short-hair, aged 1 and three months, but he is very big in size. ... A: Katherine, Get your cat to your vet immediately!!!!!!!!! He must be tended to to prevent infection ... | |
| my cat feels hot | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: also she is eating and drinking and taking care of the kittens. A: Gemma, As long as she is eating and drinking OK and using the litter pan, she should be OK. If you ... | |
| Two Neutered Cats Fighting, Again | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I've reached out to you before, ... A: Nida, You could try the Feliway diffuser. On the other hand, although I am not a vet, you might ... | |
| I think my pregnant cat is overdue | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: My cat got out on Wednesday, February 9th. She was gone for 4 weeks when I finally got her back by ... A: Amanda, If your girl was bred, February 9, yes, she is overdue!!!!!! However, she could have gone ... | |
| Two Neutered Cats Fighting, Again | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I've reached out to you before, ... A: Nida, This is problematic as usually, companion cats, when they fight do not draw blood or hurt ... | |
| Newborn kittens behavior | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I took in a stray cat that belonged to my neighbor who moved out and left the cat outside to fend ... A: Eileen, Yes, this is normal kitten behavior. By 5 weeks they should be weaned. You can help out, ... | |
| Kitty menopause | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: My rescue female kitty has been very sweet since we found her and brought her into our home about 3 ... A: Marj, I am wondering if she reacted to the anaesthetic or has gotten an infection? I am not a vet, ... | |
| one of my cats peeing on furniture | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: ...two female cats 2 years old and a kitten female 4 months old....one of them is peeing on my bed ... A: Jessica, Are they all spayed? Do you have multiple litter pans? Our rule of thumb is 1 litter pan ... | |
| Mother cat attitude with her two 6 mo. old kittens | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: We had our two 6 month old kittens spayed today. When we brought them home tonight, the once loving ... A: Dave, Cats know each other by scent. After cats/kittens have been in surgery at the vet, they smell ... | |
| Normal birth after c-section | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Can a queen have a normal birth after a c-section? What concerns me it the incision, if there is the ... A: Georginia, How long ago was the C-section? Normally, once an incision heals and the stitches are ... | |
| Cat issues | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm writing to you from Pakistan. Landed on one of the questions you've answered very wisely. So I'm ... A: Zahra, I have never found any herbal remedy that helps in marking behaviors or relaxing cats. ... | |
| New kitten | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: My mom and I have recently bought an 8wk old Ragdoll kitten to be a buddy for our 2mo old Persian ... A: Megan, Actually, 8 weeks is a bit young for a new kitten to go to its new home. If the Ragdoll has ... | |
| Looking for breed | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: We have a cat that I am sure I saw on a cat special on animal planet channel. She is blue/gray with ... A: Mindy, I have no idea what breed they are talking about! The only cat I know should have a "pot" ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I think my cat is pregnant and she'll be 4 in july. How old is to old? She's never had kittens ... A: Shannon, She should be OK. Cats can have kittens for many, many years. No matter what, make sure ... | |
| Cat gets angry at tail | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: My indoor adult cat seems to "get angry" at his tail. We notice that it happens more often when he ... A: Joy, Cats swishing their tails is a sign of agitation. Some examples are intently watching birds ... | |
| Siblings Situation | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: OK=We adopted two cats from the same litter. 1 boy & 1 girl. We got them fixed at about 5 mo old. ... A: Sam, How long ago did this happen? It does not say in your question. Anyway, cats identify each ... | |
| Kitten delivery | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a small feline that just had her first litter of kittens. I am afraid though that there is ... A: Robert, You need to take your kitty to the vet for a post-natal checkup. It is possible she is a ... | |
| Possible Pregnancy | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: We adopted a cat from the animal shelter about three weeks ago. She has been to the vet for her ... A: Ruth, Remember, I am not a vet. If she had a previous litter, her nipples will protrude a bit from ... | |
| russian blue gene info | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I am fostering a young (under 1 yr) female blue short-haired cat for our local animal shelter so she ... A: Sheila, The odds of a blue male with no tabby markings mating with this girl in the wild are ... | |
| russian blue gene info | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I am fostering a young (under 1 yr) female blue short-haired cat for our local animal shelter so she ... A: Sheila, If the two males are "light gray", are they not blue? Are their paw pads mauve to slate ... | |
| My cat | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: My cat, Annie is approximately 13 years old. A few weeks ago she starting talking and howling a lot ... A: Heather, At age 13 Annie is geriatric, which means she may be suffering from a medical issue due to ... | |
| tom cats | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: i have 5 female cats, 4 have been spayed and still to get the last one done, for about a week now ... A: Paigen, You have not told me your whole female cat's age! I would get her to a vet immediately to ... | |
| New alpha male siamese. | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: How do I keep new alpha cat from pouncing on little Burmese. Siamese pounces on Burmese after he ... A: Lynne, I am assuming they are both neutered/spayed and the age and weight differences are not too ... | |
| pregnant stray | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: We have been feeding a female stray for 2 years now and she has had multiple litters outside. Her ... A: Tasha, Not knowing how far along she is is problematic. Have you had her to the vet for a ... | |
| Re-housebreaking | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old domestic short hair male rescue kitten. From the day we brought him home he ... A: Brenda, Are you cleaning the area with an enzyme based cleaner specifically for pet odors and pet ... | |
| siamese cat behaviour | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: My Husband and I have a Siamese cat who is approximately 1 year old. Lately he has gotten into the ... A: Kim, You will not like my answer, but here goes. First of all, cats are nothing if not ... | |
| my pregnat cat | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I thought my cat was going to have her baby's last night. She was under the bad in the back corner. ... A: Elizabeth, First time litters are always problematic. It never hurts to take the mama to be to ... | |
| shifting with my cats | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: ..I have two cats and we are shifting to a new house I just want to ask that will I take my cats ... A: Reem, I have always felt it better to take the cats together on the day you shift. They will be ... | |
| HELP | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: i need your expert help.. 8mouths ago my kid sis got a one mouth old male kitty (domestic short ... A: Wasan, The first order of business is to get the male neutered and the female spayed. Then, and ... | |
| Mean Cat | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I was hoping that you could give me some advice about our cat Hades. He is a 5 year old neutered mix ... A: Sidney, People often misinterpret a cat's biting/scratching behavior as being "mean". Cats have ... | |
| New kitten | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I will be getting a new kitten soon, and the plan is that it will be out 'mouse cat' in our stables. ... A: Nettie, Once a cat has established its territory, it tends to stay close to home. Two things to ... | |
| Bad Kitty Urinating on Beds! | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old indoor male kitten named Cinders. He's not neutered and is a mixed breed. He ... A: Amanda, The odds are he is in puberty and is exhibiting one of the annoying behaviors of a whole ... | |
| Seperating two cats | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I've been living with my sister for about 2 years almost and we each have a cat. (whom have grown ... A: Jos, Cats do suffer from separation anxiety, but, usually, being practical creatures, they get over ... | |
| Why would one of my cats KILL another one of my cats? | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I started out with 2 cats that were homeless kittens that were approx 3 mos old and after having ... A: Vicki, Although the untoward event is not common, it does happen. When a cat chases another cat ... | |
| cat playmates | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I have two cats and two dogs - they all get along great. One cat (Sully) is 17 and not very active ... A: Br. Paul, I still feel a kitten would work best. Cats are not enamored with meeting other cats, ... | |
| signs and how long | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: what are some signs that a cat is pregnant, and how long are they pregnant for? ... A: Jessica, Cats do not ovulate until they are bred. So, about 17-21 days after breeding (we begin ... | |
| obstetrics | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: how long does it take the placental site to heal after delivery? A: Kefas, I am assuming you mean the kittens. Normally, the cords dry up and fall of within a week or ... | |
| Nursing Queen | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I want to thank you in advance for your time and help. My cat had her first litter of 6 siamese ... A: Emily, No, I do not think this is normal, but, remember, I am not a vet. They may be nothing, but ... | |
| cat playmates | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have two cats and two dogs - they all get along great. One cat (Sully) is 17 and not very active ... A: Br. Paul, For everyone, I find with older cats, e.g. 2 years and up, they tolerate kittens much ... | |
| cat disappeared | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: My cat came to me at 6 months by showing up at my door. He was neutered and became a terrific ... A: Jo, Yes, cats do tend to stay close to home. I cannot begin to tell you why he is not coming home, ... | |
| momma removing newborns from box | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: My kitten had her babies on Friday ... now 3 days later, she's removing them from the box and ... A: Dawn, You may want to consider moving the box to a draft free area where she is by herself, and ... | |
| Best weight-loss plan for Abyssinians? | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a year and 10 month old Aby neuter who just entered his first CFA show. He did well enough ... A: Coco, <Sigh>, yes this is a problem with neuters. Ont he other hand, at 10 months, there may well ... | |
| Cat missing for 3 days | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm Avital, I live in Israel and I have a lovely cat whose name is Frencesca. I just moved to a new ... A: Avital, I am so glad Frencessca has returned!!!!!!!!!! Cats are really good at healing. I expect ... | |
| cats????? | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: my cat is nearly six month old, i want to make her infertile but very afraid to take her to surgery. ... A: Kavita, I am not sure what your veterinarian means by sterilization. The only effective way of ... | |
| giving birth | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: my cat give birth from two days ago the two were died but she is so sick , i think there a thing ... A: Yasmine, Your cat needs to see a veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. It sounds as if there is a kitten stuck ... | |
| can you identify the breed of my cat? | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I've been guessing Norwegian Forest Cat but the Bengal is similar from what I hear. His name is ... A: Emily, Charlie is a blue eyed white domestic longhair. If anything, he looks more like a Maine ... | |
| cat soiling the carpet | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: First off, thank you for your time. I have 3 cats, 2 female and 1 male. The male and one female ... A: Lee-Anne, Are your females spayed? I am going to assume the one you think is soiling the carpets ... | |
| cats????? | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: my cat is nearly six month old, i want to make her infertile but very afraid to take her to surgery. ... A: Kavita, Yes neutering/spaying a 6 month old kitten is safe. However, for you and your vet, here is ... | |
| new kitten 2 older cats | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I Have just bought home our new british girl, we have an 18 month british and a 12 yr old tabby. she ... A: Cath, For the most part, you are using the correct process to introduce the new kitten to the older ... | |
| Abyssinian kitten with 2 year tabby resident | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: About two years ago we got two male shorthair tabbys (brothers) from the local Humane Society. After ... A: John David, Here is a technique we have used and had our pet buyers use for introducing an ... | |
| 3 week kitten questions | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: My husband found two kittens at his work that were abandned me and another of his co workers both ... A: Stephany, I am glad to hear she is doing well. I would not worry about the litter pan as she will ... | |
| Cats Fighting | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: i have a cat named lucky.he is a male,not neutered, and a big cat(fat and masive hair)..He is not a ... A: Kelly, What is going on is perfectly normal. Yes, things will calm down when Lucky is neutered ... | |
| 3 week kitten questions | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: My husband found two kittens at his work that were abandned me and another of his co workers both ... A: Stephany, On formula, most kittens do not poop more than once a day, if that often. Are you ... | |
| Do cats poop on each other when they fight? | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a tom cat who had just turned 1 year old. We have noticed that whenever he fights with any ... A: Prajakta, As far as I know, this is not unusual behavior. However, when cats are very, very ... | |
| Cat missing for 3 days | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm Avital, I live in Israel and I have a lovely cat whose name is Frencesca. I just moved to a new ... A: Avital, As you have found, cats are very territorial, and, besides the trauma of the automobile ... | |
| finicky eating | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: My problem is my cat is a finicky eater. She was given kitten dry and wet finally settling on Fancy ... A: Pam, Cats being finickt is a slippery slope. When we humans pander to their fdood desires, they ... | |
| 16 yr. old cat lost all functions... limp like a rag doll | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: On Feb. 9th, I had given my cat Baby a dose of Lactulose which is a stool softener (at that time my ... A: Jenny, Remember, I am not a vet!!!!! Cats, like people, can have all kind of strange reactions to ... | |
| Bengal nose hair Change | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Our 5 month old Bengal had a wonderfully all glittered nose- now there is a fine black Line around a ... A: Sally, I am not an expert on Bengals, but as kittens grow, their kitten patterns morph into an ... | |
| Cat will not come home. | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: it is 1 o'clock in the morning, and my cat is still out, he hasnt been home since 7 in the evening, ... A: Brian, Cats are very good at hiding in plain sight when they want to, so he could still be lurking ... | |
| Aggressive behaviour | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I am in desperate need of advice and don't know where to go or who to ask. I have 2 Bengal queen ... A: Sharon, My bet is, besides the fact that these two no longer know each other, Iesha is probably ... | |
| my new 6 month old siamese | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: he will not stop meowing. He has been in hiding since i brought him home 4 days ago. I just want him ... A: Angelia, Here is how I think you should approach the situation. Ignore the kitten, except for ... | |
| breeding cats | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to breed my year old persian female cat with my friends persian male cat so I put them in a ... A: Fatteh, Usually cats do figure it out. Also, there are what are called "silent breeders", that is, ... | |
| brother cats fighting | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: They have never acted like this...what do i do??they are growling and hissing, screaming at me and ... A: Jaime, First, a couple of questions: Are they neutered? How old are they? Are they indoor or ... | |
| Grooming a semi-feral cat | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a cat (about 10 years old now) who is effectively feral. That is, although she is a purebred ... A: Shira, I think your vet may have a plan. See if the Benadryl works. Also, many vets offer a ... | |
| Wet food | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: Not too long ago my mom and I bought a cat and unfortunately, the crunchies we bought him were too ... A: Megan, Another approach is to mix the wet food and the crunchies. You can, eventually get him on to ... | |
| Washing | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I own a 16 week old ragdoll kitten. We often have to wash him and are using human baby wash at the ... A: Alex, I have never bathed a Ragdoll, but have bathed, Persians, Maine Coons, and Birmans, so I am ... | |
| Weaning kittens | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: My cats kittens turned 5 weeks old this past Sunday but my concern is that they havn't yet began to ... A: Jackie, I would separate the kittens from mama now that they are well on their way to be weaned. ... | |
| Ocicat | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is currently living in Thailand. A year ago she found a small starving kitten in her ... A: Diane, He is a red spotted/mackerel tabby domestic shorthair. It is doubtful there is any Ocicat ... | |
| kitten colours | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a non pedigree tortoiseshell and a pure bred tabbypoint ragdoll male both the same age I ... A: Steph, This is a tough one since you have not told me the color of the tabby markings in the points ... | |
| mystery | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I recived an e-mail from my mother inlaw. She has two cats,for some reason they won't come in the ... A: Gary, Are they neutered/spayed? If not, and there are females in season or they are in season, it ... | |
| ill cat after being spayed | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: Took in a stray cat, had her spayed 10 days ago. She seemed ill from then on. Took her to vet on day ... A: Marilyn, Remember, I am not a vet, but from what little I know it sounds as if she has an infection ... | |
| Hi, | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I've two kittens 2 months old. They're having loose stools. My vet suggest me to give METRONIDAZOLE ... A: Mariyam, <sigh>, I am not a vet, but I would get a second opinion. The vet should be trying to ... | |
| Egyptian Black Cats | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: This is not really a question but additional information on a woman's question...answered by Ali on ... A: Dauphinee, You can scan the picture in, if it is not electronic, and attach the picture as an ... | |
| my 8 yr. old Turkish Van | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: , I got my cat 3 yrs. ago and the vet told me that he was approx. 5 or 6 yrs. old. That would make ... A: Carrie, I apologize deeply!!!!! I know your question talks about Turkish Van, but in a senior ... | |
| Weaning kittens | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: My cats kittens turned 5 weeks old this past Sunday but my concern is that they havn't yet began to ... A: Jackie, Sooner or later they will eat solid food. We have also found that a good meat baby food ... | |
| my 8 yr. old Turkish Van | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: , I got my cat 3 yrs. ago and the vet told me that he was approx. 5 or 6 yrs. old. That would make ... A: Carrie, In general, all cats like warmth and hate being cold. Even though a Turkish Angora has a ... | |
| why is my cat..... | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: My Pregnant Cat Is Very Very Very Close To Having Her Kittens and Is Very Energetic Is That Normal? ... A: Gladys, Remember, I said she should be away from other pets!!!!!!!!! Now you know one reason why. ... | |
| Cat attack | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I've had my cat for 11 years. I found her when she was 6 weeks old. She's never been aggressive to ... A: Marie-Jo, I am assuming she is an inside only cat and spayed? At age 11, your cat is geriatric and ... | |
| why is my cat..... | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: My Pregnant Cat Is Very Very Very Close To Having Her Kittens and Is Very Energetic Is That Normal? ... A: Gladys, She is very close. It could just be a few more days or a few more hours. There are no ... | |
| litter boxes | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I took in a young cat to save it from my neighbor who was going to kill it because it was stealing ... A: Don, In time, the wild food grabbing behavior may stop. This kitty was probably abused and never ... | |
| cat | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3mo old simese i got her when she was 3week old and hank fed her but she so mean . She bit ... A: Linda, Cats and kittens have very, very tough skin, so when they play or show affection, they tend ... | |
| Siamese genetics | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I would like to ask a seriously "scientific" question :) I'm a proud owner of a gorgeous traditional ... A: Livia, Happy new year back at ya'!!!!!!!!! The best source of feline coat color genetics is the ... | |
| 3 month old kitten | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I recently adopted a kitten and he is very very adventurous. I left him alone in my room for half an ... A: Sam, If you are worried, a visit to the vet and an X-ray are the best way to see if there is a ... | |
| Maine Coon V Boyfriend | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I have two cats, female ragdoll and male maine coon. I often take the cats with me for the weekend ... A: Claire, I am assuming both cats are altered. It is not uncommon for male cats to be more wary of ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: Hey While I Was Petting My Pregnant Cat's Stomach, She Started Meowing And Her Claws Would Go In And ... A: Gladys, This action of the paws and claws is called "kneading" and is a sign of high contentment ... | |
| Kitten litter training, help please | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm having trouble figuring out how to train this litter or 5 kittens how to use the litter box. I'm ... A: Jackie, First of all, I would put the kitten box near mama's box and put some dirty litter from ... | |
| Cat bites my nose. | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: When laying down with me at nite my 1yr old cat bites my nose sometimes. A: Robin, This is a sign of great affection. When cats are not totally socialized to humans they ... | |
| Breeds | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: Im thinking about getting a calico cat how are they?and Main coons? I heard calicos are weird ... A: Lissette, Most cats, these days, play with the mouse until it is dead and usually do not eat it. I ... | |
| Breeds | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: Im thinking about getting a calico cat how are they?and Main coons? I heard calicos are weird A: Lissette, Calico is a color and pattern and occurs in many breeds. It is described as a cat with ... | |
| cats 1st birth | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: My cat Sunday was in labor on Dec. 23, 2010,and only 1 baby came out which I found odd. I think I ... A: Crystal, There is not much you can do except go to the vet. A cat's uterus has two horns, both of ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant and she has been squatting a lot is that normal? and she's been very aggressive ... A: Gladys, I expect the kittens are putting quite a bit of pressure on her and, so, she is taking ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant and she has been squatting a lot is that normal? and she's been very aggressive ... A: Gladys, Yes, the squatting is normal, however, having other cats around her is very distracting. ... | |
| Cat seperating just one kitten- and moving tomorrow- help please! | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I took in a pregnant cat which I found outside and a day and a half later she had a ... A: Jackie, We use covered litter pans and do not use the flaps. I would wait with the kittens until ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: hey, my cat got pregnant like 1 month ago and is already about to give birth anytime soon. is deep ... A: Gladys, First of all, her birthing box should be in a draft free place away from any access by ... | |
| Tiger Relief | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: You were kind enough to answer a question for me about BIG cats, namely a lion. Could you answer ... A: Ken, This is a good question!!!!! AFAIK, all felines, no matter the species can "spray", i.e. mark ... | |
| FRONTLINE USE on Lactating Queen | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: My cat had 3 kittens yesterday afternoon. She is due to have her 'Frontline' applied today. Can I do ... A: Dale, At this point, by hand is the best approach, but you really have to keep at it. The flea ... | |
| adopting a cat | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I am looking into adopting a siamese cat from our local shelter. I have done some research on the ... A: Laurie, That the cat is one year old may be a good thing. As an active, very intelligent breed, ... | |
| Cat seperating just one kitten- and moving tomorrow- help please! | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I took in a pregnant cat which I found outside and a day and a half later she had a ... A: Jackie, We always use a "kitten sized" litter box in addition to mama's. A little used litter from ... | |
| Cat Behavior | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old spayed indoor cat I have had since about 8 weeks old. She has some funny ... A: Jason, Although I wish I could answer your question, I do know cats do not think like we do. So, to ... | |
| Kitten/Mother cat relationships. | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Our beautiful indoor cat gave birth to 4 kittens 6 weeks ago.3 boys and 1 girl. We are thinking of ... A: Kaye, This situation is so dynamic, I would not worry about hard and fast rules or "rules of ... | |
| Bubble | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: If we think Bubble is getting near her due date, Why can we not see the kittens moving yet or feel ... A: Suzie, I would think by now, there would be some movement. I know you said she is a small cat, but ... | |
| Bubble | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: we think that my kitty Bubble is due on around the 22nd of December this year, so about 4 days... ... A: Suzie, I would wait until after the kittens are weaned and her milk has dried up. We usually wean ... | |
| Bubble | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: we think that my kitty Bubble is due on around the 22nd of December this year, so about 4 days... ... A: Suzie, I am assuming she is still rather big and you can see the kittens moving around. Like ... | |
| Cat seperating just one kitten- and moving tomorrow- help please! | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I took in a pregnant cat which I found outside and a day and a half later she had a ... A: Jackie, I wish I knew exactly why females choose to move kittens <sigh>. We used to think it was ... | |
| cat lost 5 kittens | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: my +/- 6 month old cat, just had 5 kittens; about 3 weeks ago. This was her 1st litter; the father ... A: Angela, Truly, having kittens at age 6 months is way too young, so it is not surprising she lost ... | |
| Cat hissing after 4 months | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I've recently moved in with my (soon to be wife) and brought with me my cat of 4 years. She ... A: John, Some cats just do not get along well together. On the other hand, a tense truce is a ... | |
| Stray Cat | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Me and my father found a stray cat in our garage.I've asked my father if i could keep it (I'm ... A: Halie, You have not told me what age you think this cat is. Any older mail will have testicles, ... | |
| 7 week old kitten throwing up | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 week old kitten that I have been taking care of since he was one day old, someone threw ... A: Tina, I do not like the white foam episode. It sounds as if the kitten might have gotten into ... | |
| siamese Cats | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: Help I have a beautiful 10 month old male Siamese cat. We had him spayed at 5 months. As a kitten ... A: Lucie, It is natural for kittens and cats to show affection by biting and scratching. Kittens/cats ... | |
| patches on cats fur... | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you know of or have seen a cat that has a cat shaped patch of fur. i was ... A: Iana, Given the random, very varied nature of the with white patterns, which are different on every ... | |
| Manx cat wetting problem | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: My Manx rumpy will wet the bed, chair, etc. While in deep sleep. Otherwise she religiously uses the ... A: Trudy, You have not told me how old your Manx is or whether she is spayed. The first thing I ... | |
| cat-cat introductions | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Auspitz, I have 2 seven year old cats--one female and one male who get along fairly well. The male ... A: Linda, I would not restrict the new cat to a room over night. Neither of these cats is going to ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: please help. My cat is only approx. 5 months old and is pregnant (from what I definitely know, more ... A: Dee, 5 months is awfully young to be having kittens!!!!! OK, I am going to give you a bit of an ... | |
| Male cat urinating | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: We got my 5 year old daughter a cat when it was about 2 months old. We had it neutered when he was ... A: Kelly, Often these are the most difficult problems to overcome. There are usually two possible ... | |
| Mother cat and Kittens | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Hey so my cat had kittens about 2 weeks ago and all are good but i have noticed recently that now ... A: Michelle, Congratulations on the mama having her kittens and all proceeding as normally expected. ... | |
| Cats urinate in house for no reason | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Good day, our 2 female cats started urinating in the house all of a sudden they were trained not to ... A: Hannes, I wonder if one or the other female is coming into season. Often bathroom habits can get ... | |
| kitten in bad shape | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: i have a 5 week old kitten. he is from a litter of 7 all siemese 3 were bob tailed. he is one of the ... A: Missing, Remember, I am not a vet, but this kitten needs veterinary care immediately. Are these ... | |
| fur clumping on my 4 year old tabby | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: Good evening! I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. My question is ... my 4 yr tabby has a ... A: Cheryl, I am assuming she is a longhaired cat and what you are seeing is the dead hair matting ... | |
| neutered cats | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I have two Burmese cats male 4yr and female 18months non related but get along great. my male is ... A: Beth, Yes, there are neutered cats who will try to breed a female during mating season (about this ... | |
| My cat has a mean streak | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I got Xena when she was 7 weeks old. She was a very cuddly kitten but became distant as she got ... A: Tasha, Is Xena spayed? If not, this may be the problem. If she is coming into season, she can have ... | |
| My cat went crazy | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: My car had kittens 5 weeks ago and has always been fine with people playin with her and the kittens ... A: Gemma, I have seen this before, and the prognosis is none to good. First of all, at 5 weeks of age, ... | |
| Kitten foot sprain | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: My kitten is about six months old. 2 weeks ago she my wife heard a crash and our kitten was ... A: Zac, If it were my kitty, I would take it to the vet and have your vet check it out. Often cats can ... | |
| cat-cat introductions | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Auspitz, I have 2 seven year old cats--one female and one male who get along fairly well. The male ... A: Linda, I know what I posted sounds counter-intuitive, and, as I said, it is a minority opinion, but ... | |
| cat aggression | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have recently adopted 6 year old siblings, Lucy & Linus. Both are sweet as can be. Yet, on 2 ... A: Karen, Wow, this can be a difficult situation. As to what can you do about visiting dogs, I would ... | |
| Cat's age? | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: We recently took in a stray cat. Is there any way for us to tell how old our cat is? I think she's ... A: Alona, Your vet is in the best position to give you some idea. Usually, when they hit about 8 ... | |
| cat-cat introductions | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Auspitz, I have 2 seven year old cats--one female and one male who get along fairly well. The male ... A: Linda, The advice I usually give is a minority view but seems to work more often than not. Cats ... | |
| adopting a cat | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I live in the country where people drop off unwanted cats. My neighbor was going to dispose of a ... A: Don, I am not sure I really understand your question. First of all cats are only sneaky, because ... | |
| long over due cat pregnancy | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: i need to ask about cat's pregnancy. i have 2 queens, Lolo and Baby. Baby got pregnant first and ... A: Suhana, I would have a vet check her out. Normal gestation for a cat is 65-67 days, with 63 days ... | |
| Pregnant Siamese | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: This is her 1st pregency. She is fine eating, sleeping and playing well, but I cannot see or feel ... A: Catherine, You can take her to your vet and get her ultra-sounded and X-rayed to see if there is ... | |
| The Chase | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Auspitz, Hopefully you can help me with my issue! My old cat, Macy is a 2 year old female ... A: Jen, It sounds to me as if things are going as expected between Macy and Winston. Remember, Macy ... | |
| Is my cat covered? | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a pedigree Chinchilla which I bought out of a cattery end May 2010, she came in season in the ... A: Heidi, The odds are that she was not bred, and, yes it can happen that fast, and not all cats make ... | |
| Feline marking behavior and the other cat's response | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: Long story so I'll try and keep it fairly short. I have 5 year old female. In May our other cat ... A: Nancy, Is she spayed? If not, that would be the first order of business. It seems that they just ... | |
| my cat Lily | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: i have five cats. baby kitty 8yrs pumpkin 2yrs boo and mocha 8months (brothers) there mama kitty ... A: Heather, Keeping her in a safe room until after she is spayed and the stitches are out is probably ... | |
| cats | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: ok soo i have two kittens kya(girl) and cujo(boy) and i think there around two months. how old does ... A: Megan, I would get Kya spayed and Cujo neutered at around 4 months. Female cats can come into ... | |
| Snarly show cats | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 Norwegian Forest Cats who are 9 months old and have been shown regularly since they were 12 ... A: Marie, <Sigh>, it is so frustrating to have nice show cats and have them turn snarly. There are a ... | |
| What breed/mix is my cat? | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm wondering what kind of mix my white cat is. I've attached a picture of her and her brother, the ... A: Erin, this is a much better picture of Sugar. Now that I see her, she has a Siamese pattern, hence ... | |
| felines...male/female/seal point...bully male | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I have one female seal point and one female blue point(both are spade). I also have a male seal ... A: Tom, As this has been going on for 3 years, I suspect there is nothing you can do. Sometimes, some ... | |
| cat | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: our cat is 14 and has had dental problems,she is still on anti biotics,but eats well.she is ... A: Barbara, Remember, I am not a vet, but at age 14 she is considered geriatric and may have some ... | |
| pregnant cat? | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I adopted 2 female cats about 6 to 7 mos old a month or so ago. One of them that ... A: Jaimie, The best way to check if your cat is pregnant is to see your veterinarian. They can tell ... | |
| Momma Cat | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a stray cat that i let stay in my garage until she had her kittens, and the kittens just a ... A: Kelly, What your mama is going through, we call "packing up". Now that the kittens are weaned, ... | |
| Squirty Ninny | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: my little calico has been fixed for years, and was pregnant when we took her in to be fixed. We ... A: Tonya, I am not a vet, but it sounds as if your female may have lymphatic fluid gathering in that ... | |
| MY CAT LIKES TO SLEEPON MY CHEST | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My cat is now 5yrs old but still likes to sleep on my chest whenever I am lying on back. Why? I ... A: Kathy, We cannot know for sure why your cat would sleep on your chest, but cats do love to feel our ... | |
| help!!! | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: i have two kittens that are five weeks old but from a different litter. one boy and one girl. the ... A: Terra, How old were they when they were weaned? You may just have to give Pinky lots of time to ... | |
| Cat Breed | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Meow! I have two cats, a domestic longhair and a domestic shorthair, and my grandparents just ... A: Sarah, I am sorry, but without a picture, it is impossible to know the breed. However, with most ... | |
| Cat aggression towards human | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I have an approximately 11 month old feral cat female. She has been with us for about 9 months. I ... A: Eva, Your established kitty is probably jealous of the new kitten! She is used to being the only ... | |
| My cats are scratching themselves too much | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: here I'm back with a new dilemma! From last few months my cats have started to scratch themselves ... A: Soheil, I would guess the culprit is the onion. Onion is very, very dangerous for cats (it is a ... | |
| HELP | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: i really need help my cat cheddar. he is very bad. he gos in the pantry put holes on the food and ... A: Arriana, I am sorry about Cheddar, but, there is no easy way to train cats to stay out of the ... | |
| older cat | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: When my grandfather passed away in june i decided that i would take his cat come august. The problem ... A: Crystal, Remember, I am not a vet, but I expect it is an allergic reaction exacerbated by the ... | |
| Digestive problems | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have two cats and their names are Riceball and Sushi. As soon as I adopted them from PetSmart, I ... A: Cindy, Wow, these cats really do need a veterinary exam. I would have them tested for Trichomonas ... | |
| kittten | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: Norm, I am looking for a red A6bbysinian kitten. Would prefer a female, but will take what I can ... A: Martha, The best place to start looking is at a cat show. You can get a schedule at www.fca.org ... | |
| Blood clot | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I had a 13 year old male cat seemingly healthy although a little plump at 17lbs. I was spending ... A: Mark, I am sorry for your loss! Remember, I am not a vet. At age 13, your male was quite geriatric ... | |
| leg sprain | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: my cat fell down from a great height. He has injury in front leg in the lower joint and cant walk on ... A: Neha, The vetrinarian could put a sprain bandge on your kitty and, if need be, prescribe some pain ... | |
| cat delivered stillborn kittens | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: Norm, I have a cat who is a year and a half old. She recently lost her 1st litter of kittens. She ... A: Suzann, I am sorry you and your kitty went through this, but it is not uncommon for a queen to have ... | |
| leg sprain | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: my cat fell down from a great height. He has injury in front leg in the lower joint and cant walk on ... A: Neha, Remember, I am not a veterinarian, but, are you sure it is a sprain? Cats are very good at ... | |
| 2 kitten bengals | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 Bengal kittens from different breeders 1male wich i brought home at 9 weeks and is now 25 ... A: Michael, I am wondering if your male is a bit jealous of the female. You must be sure to allot ... | |
| flea infestation | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Family members are getting bit. What products are best to be using. Frontline, Advantage or ... A: Matt, You should be able to get revolution off the Internet. I have never used Advantage, but you ... | |
| flea infestation | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Family members are getting bit. What products are best to be using. Frontline, Advantage or ... A: Matt, Remember, I am not a vet, so I would, of course, discuss this with your vet. We have used ... | |
| Kitten Deformity | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Okie dokie. My cat just had some incest kittens and the two males are fine. The female though, is ... A: Colleen, Have you had this kitten to a vet? That is your best option, since such behavior could be ... | |
| cat behavior | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: my maine coon is 8years old we have lived in the same place for years.my husband and i go to the ... A: Connie, Is your Maine Coon neutered? It is unclear from your question whether this behavior is ... | |
| long tailed cats in Arkansas | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently moved from Illinois to Arkansas. The cats (short hair mixed breeds) I have encountered ... A: Wendy, Yes, they would have the same number of vertebrae. On the other hand, different areas have ... | |
| my cat | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: my cats definatly pregnant how far along i do not know could you please help to figure out when her ... A: Kristy, OK, I am going to give you a bit of an information dump on what to expect during the very ... | |
| My cat, Spots | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: My cat Spots is a wonderful cat. I never really thought about her breed until I watched Cats 101 on ... A: TobianoGirl, I do not see any tabby markings in the blue "spots", so he appears to be a blue and ... | |
| cat | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: can you put a cat in a chinchilla ball and give it a dust bath? would it hurt the cat or would it ... A: Matt, I have never heard of using a chinchilla ball before, but expect it would be a bad idea. ... | |
| Kittening and other household cats | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Recently brought inside a stray/feral we've been working with for several months. Vet checked her ... A: Terry, Yes, you need to isolate her in a closed bedroom with her birthing box. I would wait until ... | |
| Pregnant again? | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: My cat had kittens on June 1, 3 beautiful healthy kittens who all went to very good homes mid ... A: Naomi, As to giving away kittens, I think a better minimum age is 12 weeks! They should have all ... | |
| Kitten | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I have recently started fostering a itten that was left at my practice, I don't know alot about her ... A: Nadia, Remember, I am not a vet. In what experiences I have heard about with such kittens is they ... | |
| Do I have a true Albino Siamese cat?? | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have two new kittens, both of which have traditional Siamese markings. The father is a Chocolate ... A: Christopher, Congratulations on having such fun kittens. As far as I know true albinism is very, ... | |
| kitten eating premium cat food | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: i bought at discount 6 bags of castor & pollux natural ultramix for cats. the crude fat max/min = ... A: Akua, I am not familiar with this particular food, but I do not go by crude protein or crude fat ... | |
| Sick 3 yr old Female Birman | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: my cat was dry retching and lip smacking. Took her to the vet,he thought she had an obstruction.She ... A: Dianne, I am not a vet, but, if it is more like coughing up a hairball, it might be bordatella. ... | |
| Relocating my kittens to a different part of the house? | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: stayed. They are now 4 weeks old and I would like to move her into a different room so that I can ... A: Nerissa, Locking her in a room with the kittens is really the best approach. Make sure you provide ... | |
| cats | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: .my cat has just woken up from a nap and is totaly blind..please help...thanks A: Trina, Remember, I am not a vet, but if it were my kitty, I would see if there was anything the cat ... | |
| Looking after baby kitten. | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I found a baby kitten I'm not sure but I think its about 5 days old today its 02/07/2010 aand its ... A: Bianca, At your kitty'e age all is normal. You will have to socialize him to playing with humans. ... | |
| Cat & Computer | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I am sure you have been asked this a thousand times so I apologize in advance for taking your time. ... A: Paul, Actually, I have rarely been asked this question, so, please fret not. Cats love the warmth ... | |
| Fighting siblings!!!! | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently moved my cats from the home they grew up in together to a new apartment. As soon as they ... A: Martha, In my opinion, you have assessed the situation absolutely accurately. In time the cats will ... | |
| older cat will not use the litter box since getting 2 baby kittens | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: my older cat (3yrs)has refused to poop in the cat box with the younger kittens. I keep on large box ... A: Cindy, Clearly, your 3 year old is not entranced with the new kittens. However, everyone including ... | |
| Kitten breed | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I brought home a female kitten about two months old from my office premises about 5 months back. ... A: V. Pillai, Minoo looks to be a very handsome kitten, indeed. She reminds me a lot of a Turkish ... | |
| blindness in a kitten | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: there is a litter of 3 kittens in my yard.their mother is a stray we have been feeding since she was ... A: Barbara, I am not a vet, but my guess is that the kitten has infected eyes and the puss has caused ... | |
| I think my kittens got into our horses' oats (with seed hulls) | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: My kittens are currently living in the tack room of our barn. It is a large room and they are very ... A: Miki, I am not a vet, but it sounds as if your kitten has/had a prolapsed rectum. This is easily ... | |
| MAINE COON BITING | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A MAINE COON THAT IS ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD AND IS NEUTERED. WE ADOPTED HIM ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO AND ... A: Leigh, This cat was never socialized to humans. Because cats & kittens have such tough skin, they ... | |
| Behaviour | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Brother & Sister who are abviously the same age which is 4mnths old, should my boy be ... A: Gill, In all probability, the boy is playing, but there are some precocious cats who do reach ... | |
| Lilac Burmese bad behaviour | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I am at my wit's end with the behaviour of my beautiful speyed Lilac Burmese male, Argie, towards ... A: Beatrice, I am afraid there is not much you can do except to keep him indoors! He will take any ... | |
| 2 cats--one litter | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: 3 weeks ago my bkk&white persian had a litter of 3 kittens. Last week my other female (flame point) ... A: Dianne, In a couple of weeks, you can wean the kittens so there will be no issues at that point. If ... | |
| peeing | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted two male 9 week old siamese cats. One keeps peeing on the beds. When we brought ... A: Toni, Once a cat starts peeing somewhere, it leaves a scent so that the cat knows that it is a good ... | |
| Cat Labor | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a cat that I am fostering out from a shelter. She is pregnant and I have committed to taking ... A: Nathan, Congratulations on the new litter The kittens will probably be OK, but as a preventative, ... | |
| kitten possibilites - Genetics | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the potential colour possibilities of kittens born to a red silver classic ... A: Melissa, I do not know how much you know about genetics, but lets quote a few guidelines that may ... | |
| My Kittens | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: We got a male kitten when he was about 10 weeks old and is now 5 months old and we just got a new ... A: Julie & Patricia, At 5 months, your boy could be getting ready to come into puberty, and there are ... | |
| Cat Labor | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a cat that I am fostering out from a shelter. She is pregnant and I have committed to taking ... A: Nathan, Back to basics. I do not know what you have read, but you are right things can be ... | |
| Cat Labor | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a cat that I am fostering out from a shelter. She is pregnant and I have committed to taking ... A: Nathan, Back to basics. I do not know what you have read, but you are right things can be ... | |
| Cat pregnant and had green mucus discharge | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: My cat had green mucus discharge yesterday when she was inside, through the whole day she didnt go ... A: Clarissa, The green mucous discharge is perfectly normal and means she could have kittens any day ... | |
| Fur | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a long hair cat.I have been busy lately and havent brushed her for awhile. Her fur is very ... A: Randy, Weekly combing is the best thing to do. Just set a day and time and give your cat a treat ... | |
| My two persians | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I have two persian cats - 2 year old girl, Miyu and 1 year old boy Mike. Miyu has been with us ... A: Kathi, There are a couple of things you may be able to do. First is that next time she comes into ... | |
| end of my tether | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a female Bengal cat that is 2 years old. She has been an inside cat for two years and we have ... A: Katie, Is she spayed? If not, she m,ay be carrying out behaviors responding to being in season. ... | |
| cats | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: where would a cat hide when she is haveing kittens in the barn in the garadge or in the chicken ... A: Tasha, Yes, outside cats tend to hide when they are having kittens. The last thing they want is to ... | |
| jealous behavior | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have two cats named Tootsie and Michelle. They are sisters, and I adopted them from the Human ... A: Christine, The behavior is perfectly typical. However, like people, cats have various ... | |
| 9 week pregnant cat showing heat behaviour | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: My cat Jess is 8.5 / 9 weeks pregnant, I have come home from work tonight to find that she is acting ... A: Becky, The odds are she is not going into labor. Does she still look pregnant? The behaviors you ... | |
| kitten crossbreed | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: the kitten I am thinking of adopting has a purebred Maine Coon momma and a purebred Persian ... A: Janet, The kitten should be very laid back. Maine Coons have denser coats, but Persians have ... | |
| Doubt on my cats sudden death | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: i had a cat named "pinky" he was 11 months old. he was good in health the day before he died. ... A: Simon, I am sorry about your losing Pinky. Remember, I am not a vet, but there are so many ... | |
| My 16 yr old cat with fleas | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have two indoor only cats - Jiggs, 16 yrs old and Iris, 11 yrs old. We've acquired fleas from the ... A: Susan, At age 16, your cat is very geriatric, and diminished kidney function, some inappetance and ... | |
| When do cats stop growing? | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: My cat just turned two. It seems she is still growing!! Do cats often grow past a year? A: James, It depends on the breed. Smaller, more lithe cats, like Siamese or Abyssinians, and the ... | |
| litter box issues | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Sealpoint mitted ragdoll as a kitten, she's now 1 1/2 yrs old. She will not poop in her ... A: Laura, The problem is we often cannot make our cats do things that we want them to do. If this ... | |
| cat | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: my cat won't use his litter box and her has blood in his stool what can i do A: Teresa, Often cats which have a medical issue will not use the litter box. Is he peeing and ... | |
| 3 week old kitten has blood on his behind | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: My 3 week old kitten had something on his little backside and would not let his mother clean him ... A: Sam, Now that you cleaned him up, does he continue to bleed? Is it a lot or just a little? If he ... | |
| need help!! please | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: i'm having trouble with my cat she is on her 3 litter. the first litter the kittens came out butt ... A: Jennifer, How do you know there is still one left inside? Often there seems to be one more kitten ... | |
| Cat pregnancy overdue? | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I did not notice when she got pregnant as my kids sometimes let her slip outside( she will be spayed ... A: Megan, The problem you have is that every queen does kitten delivery a bit differently. So, I am ... | |
| Nesting box for a cat | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: My female cat is due to have kittens soon. I have provided her with a nesting box inside of my ... A: Lisa, You may want to confine here to the room where the closet is. This will help make sure she ... | |
| Cat | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: My tom cat aged abt 2 has gone missing for a month now. I am aware that they do wander. But is this ... A: Samantha, I am so sorry that your cat has gone missing. Cats are very territorial, so they usually ... | |
| weak mew born kitten | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: my cat just gave birth 12 days ago to 6 kittens but only 2 lived. one of them seems very well and ... A: Suraya, A 12 day old kitten should be holding its own. It sounds as if mama had a very tough ... | |
| Cat birthing stopped. | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: My cat went into labor and the first kitten was born at 3:55pm. She's had 5 kittens so far, all ... A: Christie, Congratulations to the mama on such a nice sized litter!!!!!!!!!! The constant purring ... | |
| Cat birthing stopped. | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: My cat went into labor and the first kitten was born at 3:55pm. She's had 5 kittens so far, all ... A: Christie, Yes, it is possible for a cat in labor to stop and start back up. Usually, this occurs ... | |
| Cat wetting peoples bed | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: we have a 15 old female spayed cat and two other cats. She uses the litter box but lately has ... A: Susanna, At age 15, she is very geriatric, so I suspect this is some of the issue. I would expect ... | |
| IBD vs.lymphoma | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10yrs old cat that was diagnosed as transient diabetes in 2009 after she presented of ... A: Dolores, Remember, I am not a vet. Before I would worry about the possibility of Lymphoma, I would ... | |
| Throwing Up and Pooping | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Well my cat is 12 years old and lately she's been throwing up LARGE quantities of semi- whole dried ... A: Isra, At age 12, Pepper is a geriatric cat and like geriatric people may have developed a medical ... | |
| 4 1/2 month old kitten has gone missing | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Our kitten has gone missing. We never let her out at night as there are a few foxes so once it is ... A: Krissy, At 4 1/2 months of age, it is possible she has come into a mild season, which could explain ... | |
| Sibling kittens in heat | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have two tabby mixed kittens that are turning 3 months soon. I was curious about when they are in ... A: Leslie, I have seen females season as early as 4 1/2 months of age. Usually, the males are not ... | |
| Breed Identification | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I was curious if you could identify the breed of my cat. I assume that she's a mix, but I don't ... A: Courtney, Zoey is a green eyed white domestic shorthair. There may be some British Shorthair in ... | |
| is my kitten a blue point? | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: our black and white bicolor female cat had 4 kittens about 3 weeks ago. there was 2 bicolor kittens ... A: Lavie, The picture is too blurry to see anything. However, dark red for paw pad color sounds very ... | |
| Cat sitting a pregnant cat | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Sunday---I am taking care of a very pregnant cat for a friend while she is on vacation. I noted on ... A: Ashley, Yes, it is normal for the queen to be active until just before birth, and, in actuality, ... | |
| is my kitten a blue point? | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: our black and white bicolor female cat had 4 kittens about 3 weeks ago. there was 2 bicolor kittens ... A: Lavie, I am afraid I will have to get into some feline coat color genetics here. First of all, ... | |
| Siamese kitten "nursing off of male dog" | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: We recently purchased a pure bred siamese kitten from a friend who has been breeding for years. She ... A: Danielle, How old is this kitten? It sounds to me that this kitten is going through some anxiety ... | |
| Cat sitting a pregnant cat | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: Sunday---I am taking care of a very pregnant cat for a friend while she is on vacation. I noted on ... A: Ashley, OK, I am going to give you a bit of an information dump on what to expect during the very ... | |
| Cats & Sleeping | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female cat who I have had since about 8 weeks of age. She has always slept ... A: Jason, I have thought long and hard about this one. It is not uncommon for a spayed female to be ... | |
| Info on the Chinese White and the Shandong Lion Cat | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: 7/10/10 Hi Norman: How are you? I haven't heard from you in a while. I hope everything is fine. I ... A: Jason, This is going to take me quite a while to research and answer. However, the Cat Fanciers' ... | |
| mother cats wont eat much at all | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: Our cat gave birth to 4 kittens 12 days ago. she is great with taking care of the kittens and ... A: Lav, At this point, see what she will eat. There is always the possibility she is off her food ... | |
| mother cats wont eat much at all | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: Our cat gave birth to 4 kittens 12 days ago. she is great with taking care of the kittens and ... A: Lav, First of all, the mama is probably not happy with the choices for foods. Eventually she will ... | |
| Protective Mum has seen off male neutered cat | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Three weeks ago our cat Pebbles had 4 very lovely little kittens (all of whom are to be rehomed with ... A: Steph, Is Max neutered? If not, this may be part of the problem. At 3 weeks after birth, it is ... | |
| 26 day old kitten not eating as much | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an orphaned 26 day old kitten that I've been bottle-feeding since she was 1 day old. She's ... A: Kelly, Good!!!!! I am glad this was a ttemporary setback and not a health issue!! I suspect ... | |
| cat pregnancy and waters | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I have read some of your answers regarding cat pregnancies and came across this ... A: Donna, How many days into the pregnancy is she? Is this her first litter? Some years ago, we had a ... | |
| domestic cats | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: when we finally got him out he came in the house and our other cat couldn't stop smelling him and ... A: Ellier, Cats know each other by smell. So after your one cat's adventure, he smelled differently ... | |
| mama cat | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: my mama cat gave birth to two babies when i found them they where dead now shes acting funny ... A: Kat, It is normal for a mama cat to be off for a couple of days after giving birth. The biggest ... | |
| 26 day old kitten not eating as much | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have an orphaned 26 day old kitten that I've been bottle-feeding since she was 1 day old. She's ... A: Kelly, If there is a problem, your vet should be able to isolate it. If she is dehydrated, get her ... | |
| Cat names | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: What is the most common name people give their cat? Historically, what is the oldest cat name ... A: Jim, According to: http://www.petplace.com/cats/top-names-for-cats/page1.aspx Max is the most ... | |
| female cats | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I have 2cats both female 1 mother and daughter they used to be fine together,and she was a great ... A: Peter, Are the two girls spayed? If not, being in season and having those hormones raging can ... | |
| Lookink after baby kitten. | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I found a baby kitten I'm not sure but I think its about 5 days old today its 02/07/2010 aand its ... A: Bianca, First, of all, you are truly an angel to take on the rescue of this little tyke!!!!!!!!!! ... | |
| Brother and Sister | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: first of all, for taking the time to help all of us helpless cat lovers. My husband and I have a ... A: Amy, When cats move to a new territory, it turns their world upside down and they have to ... | |
| Kitty's possible breed | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I sent you another email regarding my kitten Cubbie. I also have another 10 month old kitten that I ... A: Anne, Maine Coons are the indigenous North American domestic long haired working cats. So, it is ... | |
| Curious about possible kitty breed | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I rescued my little Cubbie when he was 9 weeks old from a local shelter who saved his entire family ... A: Anne, It is highly unlikely Cubbie has any Turkish Angora back there, as Turkish Angoras are a ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: she is lickin her nipples a lot and swaying her tail around r these any signs she is going to have ... A: Shellya25, It sounds as if she should be getting ready. I will give you an information dump which ... | |
| Cat breeds | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to know if it's possible to find out what breeds are in my cat. The link below are pics & a ... A: Martha, My best guess is that Starla appears to be mostly Maine Coon. Her color is black smoke ... | |
| Do anyone know if it's difficult to make a pet profile page on Petizens? | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I Just want to know how helpful & reliable services petizens is providing as they are saying that ... A: Pet Lover, I have no idea, as I have never been to their web page. However, it all depends on how ... | |
| Labor Stalled? | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Recently a very pregnant cat adopted me. Lucky me, right?. She was quite malnourished(hip points are ... A: Marjorie, I am so glad all came out OK. You just never know about these things. First litters are ... | |
| Extreme agression | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: We have a 1 and a half year old female cat who is very aggressive for what seems like no reason at ... A: Amanda, This does seem rather extreme. Have you had her thyroid levels checked? Sometimes this is ... | |
| Labor Stalled? | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Recently a very pregnant cat adopted me. Lucky me, right?. She was quite malnourished(hip points are ... A: Marjorie, I am sorry I did not see this until just now. You need to get her to a vet to see what ... | |
| kittens eye color? | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: i recently found a kitten outside and i noticed all websites saying kittens are born with blue eyes ... A: Tabbi, I would just wait and see what happens. If he is in bright light and the pupils are still ... | |
| 18 year old cat | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: ..My cat Elijah is 18. Right before Xmas last year he had what I thought was a stroke. The Vet did ... A: Mary Margaret, At age 18, Elijah is very geriatric. I expect his body and systems are beginning to ... | |
| Chronic bladder infection in disabled cat | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: My 13 year old female Tortie Persian lost most of the function of her rear half over 2 years ago due ... A: Lynne, I have been thinking about this long and hard, and I expect, you will not like my response. ... | |
| male cat moving kittens | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: My friend lives on an acreage and has many cats. One of the female cats has been quite active over ... A: Karen, At 6-7 weeks, the kittens are weaned, so mama is probbaly not paying them much attention. ... | |
| how far gone is my cat pregnant | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant but im not sure how far gone she is she sleeps alot now, just over the last ... A: Sarah, I am sorry I did not get this sooner, but I am going to give you a bit of an information ... | |
| Cat Birth | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old cat that just had her first litter last night(6/9/10. She only had 2 kittens ... A: Tiffany, By now, if there were any kittens left to be delivered, they should have come by now. ... | |
| kitten potty | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I found a kitten thats about 10 days old. I can get him to eat and sleep fine He will enough pee but ... A: LaJuana, Your kitten will continue to have to be hand raised until it is weaned (about 3-4 weeks of ... | |
| mixed breed question | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: We just adopted our 2nd kitten and although I'm pretty sure she's a mix - I was wondering if you ... A: Linda,. The reason the eyes are blue is that Little Izzy is a very young kitten, The eyes will ... | |
| My cat has cut a pad off! | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Please help! My cat has pretty much cut a pad off, it's the one that's not on the paw and a little ... A: Richard, What is your cat doing to get itself into this kind of trouble? Anyway, anti-biotics ... | |
| mother & daughter cats | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Will a Mother Cat fight with her daughter? Our cat just had kittens and we want to keep one of the ... A: Bonnie. The answer is maybe. However, very often a mother an daughter will get along after the ... | |
| Cat's Behavior | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have A cat i rescued 5 yrs. ago. she has a very sketchy attitude. she is scared by any noise, and ... A: Shane, There is nothing you can do beyond what you are doing. It is important to let your girl ... | |
| pregnant cat | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant, we think about 5/6 weeks, all her teats are pink and protruding but one is very ... A: Sonia, Remember, I am not a vet, and, probably, nothing is wrong, but I would have your vet take a ... | |
| is she pregnant? | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My cat phoebe was in heat and escaped a very tiny crack in our window three nights ago for a male we ... A: Victoria, Since you know when she got out, all you need do is to count 21 days from that time and, ... | |
| Crating a Kitten | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted a rescued seven week old kitten. The woman who rescued him recommended I crate ... A: Shannon, What we usually recommend, especially with a kitten that young, is to start the kitten out ... | |
| Food aggression!? | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have never seen food aggression in cats.. I took in an orphaned 7 week old kitten. The litter was ... A: Desirai, At 7 weeks, the kitten is able to eat solid food and no longer needs KMR. Our kittens are ... | |
| help cat birthing problem | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: cat came house few weeks she with kittens.she was bleeding little last two days. last night gave ... A: Cindy, Yes, the vet you consulted seemed to have given you good advice. If after 48 hours, there is ... | |
| loud annoying howling | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old male cat that is not yet neutered and is meowing very loudly especially at night or ... A: Jennie, The first order of business is to get him neutered. The odds are that he is just acting ... | |
| newborn kitten leg deformity? | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: A cat we found as a starving stray recently had four kittens. All of the kittens appear to be ... A: Mariah, Remember, I am not a vet, but, in most cases, if you can bend the hind leg at the knee, you ... | |
| behavior change | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a cat that is normally very social and laid back behavior, I have had him for 9 years, a ... A: Trina, In these cases where we have inadvertently traumatized our cat(and yes, although necessary, ... | |
| HANNAH | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: MY CAT IS PREGNANT VERY PREGNANT I REALLY DONT KNOW HOE FAR ALONG BUT I DO KNOW IT WANT BE LONG.HER ... A: Hannah, OK, I am going to give you a bit of an information dump on what to expect during the very ... | |
| Sick mama cat | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I just found and realized a neighborhood cat was abandoned by the owners when they moved away 3-4 ... A: Andrea, At this point, it is probable that the kittens are weaned and her milk is drying up. I ... | |
| Rain | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me. I have a 1 1/2 neutured male cat who when it rains he meows ... A: Vivienne, Yes, he sure does look like a MAine Coon, which is rather surprising for New Zealand. ... | |
| My pregnant cat | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: She is in labour with about 4 hours its her first litter, she is a year and a half old anyway there ... A: Tracie, It usually takes about an hour of hard labor to produce the first kitten. If she will let ... | |
| ? cat breed | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I would like to purchase a cat which would get along okay with a Westie dog ( she has lived with ... A: Pauline, Any cat, any breed of cat, has the natural propensity to hunt. Cats delight in bringing ... | |
| large nipples | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: my female cat had kittens 8 weeks ago .they have stopped feeding from mum but her nipples have ... A: Katrina, Your female cat is reabsorbing the left over milk. It is normal for her mammaries to get ... | |
| Cat afraid of me | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted a 2 year old. She hide in my apartment when I am home. This has been going on ... A: John, Your cat is going through the trauma of being in a new territory with new people, new food, ... | |
| Pregnant cat | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant and I am getting mixed reactions to her symptoms. She is eating and drinking ... A: Missy, OK, I am going to give you a bit of an information dump on what to expect during the very ... | |
| siemese 16yrs starting to bellow at night etc | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Lucy is 16yrs, very smart, sits, knows the word No, opens the cupboard door, making it bags ... A: JUlie, Lucy, at age 16, is geriatric, and, like people, geriatric cats do come down with physical ... | |
| Rapid loss of weight and appettite | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: my cats recently within the last few weeks has been lifeless and he's energetic, he wont eat and ... A: Craig, I am afraid only a vet can properly figure out what is going on with your kitty. It could ... | |
| Behavior problems after a death | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help... My wife and I had 4 Abyssinians...An 11 yr old Red female/a 6 yr old Rudy ... A: Paul, The problem is that when one cat in a cat colony dies, the pecking order has got to be ... | |
| Cat Behavior: PLEASE HELP | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Auspitz, Please help. I am at my wits end. My cat is so defiant. It is starting to feel like a ... A: Mary, First off, cats tend to respond badly to negative reinforcement techniques such as spray ... | |
| Two Neutered Cats Fighting | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have two neutered Siamese cats. They're just over 1.5 year old, and are brothers who have been ... A: Nida, What your cats did is not uncommon. When they see a stray cat outside, their ... | |
| cat has delivered 1 kitten---feels like more kittens are still undelivered | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: We have a cat who is 3 1/2 years old and has had 5 or more litters of kittens. One kitten had to be ... A: Chris, We have had cats who empty one horn of the uterus and wait a bit and then empty the other ... | |
| Siamese cat very saggy stomach | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a year old neutered male Siamese mix. He is indoor/outdoor. He has a nice stature except he ... A: Renee, What your cat has is referred to as a "fat bag" (sorry, but this is not my terminology). You ... | |
| Cat wound | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My cat got bite by a dog 3 days ago.She has an open wound the size of a quarter on her rear leg. I ... A: Jenn, I am sorry, but you really need to see a vet. If the wound is infected, it can go gangrenous ... | |
| cat's milk bags are hard and lumpy | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Why is my outside cat have really hard milk bags and there are lumps everywhere around them? A: Lisa, Is your outside cat a female? If yes, has she had and weaned kittens recently? If the ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Our cat Chi is pregnant. She has been for a while. We first noticed that her nipples were bigger but ... A: Jessica, Cat gestation is 65-67 days after the cats mate, with 63 days being a normal minimum and ... | |
| Pregnant cat worries | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I noticed that my pregnant can has been having a white milky discharge and is leaving little spots ... A: Julie, The discharge may be normal if the mucous plug is being dislodged. However, if you are ... | |
| pregnancy in cats | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant and i can see her babys moving but i need to know for one were the mucus plug is ... A: Tiffany, Great questions!!!! I wish I could give you a definitive answer. Have you been counting ... | |
| siamese/tabby mix | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I took in a 2 yr old cat a few years ago that was origionally adopted from a shelter. He is the ... A: Pamela, Wow, Koko is a big fellow!!!! He does have the Siamese pattern (color mostly on his face, ... | |
| female cat spraying | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 indoor female cats at home. Both are spayed and under 4 years old. The slightly older one ... A: Adam, It looks as if you have ruled out any medical issues, so the problem must be behavioral. It ... | |
| pregnancy in cats | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant and i can see her babys moving but i need to know for one were the mucus plug is ... A: Tiffany, The problem is that every queen does it differently, so I will give you a bit of an ... | |
| new mother cats behavior | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: My mother cat just turned one today. She gave birth to three kittens on 04/10 and seemed very ... A: Heather, It sounds as if mama is being a normal cat mother! After the first few days, it is ... | |
| cat doesn't want to eat cat food | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I am writing because I am worried about my 5 month old kitten. I have just received her from a ... A: Astrie, Kittens do not starve themselves, but they are very good at figuring out ways of ... | |
| My cat Gabriel | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Tjis is for Ms. Zinzi. This is the situation.My cat Gabriel is 7 months old he is persian-siamese. ... A: Maria, At 7 months your kitty has reached puberty and he may be feeling his oats. Is he neutered? ... | |
| elderly cat | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: We have an elderly cat – he is about 15 years old. About a month ago, when we went to clip his ... A: Lisa, Remember, I am not a vet, but, indeed, this sounds like a very reasonable approach. After the ... | |
| cat worms | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: My sister just found very very small wriggling worms on her bed where the cat was lying. they are ... A: Emma, Remember, I am not a vet, but if I had to guess, it souns to me like tapeworm segments. I ... | |
| Outdoor Kitty Containments | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 kitties and they all dearly love being outside in the summer. My one is leashed trained, ... A: Cindy, Your best option might be a cat run. I do not know what your price range is, but you can ... | |
| my cat | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: hey i was wondering if my flame point Siamese can compete in cat show and how will he do please ... A: Destiny, But you did not include your e-mail address. Vanilla appears to be a cream or red ... | |
| my cat | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: hey i was wondering if my flame point Siamese can compete in cat show and how will he do please ... A: Destiny, Is your cat registered with any of the major cat registries? I.e., the Cat Fanciers' ... | |
| Sick Kitten | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I was trying to figure out how worried I should be about my year old Siamese/Ragdoll Male kitten. He ... A: Ashley, Remember, I am not a vet; however, it sure seems that your kitty has come down with ... | |
| Kitty alone | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: please tell me if i can take my 2 months old kitten "MILO" out with me twice or three times a ... A: Manal, At age 2 months, Milo is awfully young to be out and about. At home when you are not there, ... | |
| re-introducing cats | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have two male cats, both 3 1/2 years old, who have been pretty good friends for over 2 years. One ... A: Rick, This is not uncommon. Cats know each other by scent, so you have hit the nail on the head. ... | |
| Tattoo in my cats ear | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I just recently went to the SPCA and adopted a cat to be part of my family. He was listed as a ... A: Sheila, According to my rescue group sources, the "S" means neuterd or spayed. With females, ... | |
| My cat/new kittens | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: my cat is just about 2yo this April, and just gave birth to 3 healthy adorable kittens. I was just ... A: Eric, Congratulations on the new litter. In our experience, the mama will spend all her time with ... | |
| Litter box issues | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, one of which has started a very unpleasant habit. He is a 2 1/2 year old neutered ... A: Jessica, It sounds as if your cat is using untoward bathroom habits to try to manipulate you (much ... | |
| desexed cats | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: we have 6 de-sexed mixed breed rescue cats. a 12 yr old girl 3 x 30 to 36 month old boys a 10 month ... A: Catlover, It is not unusual for a neutered male to go through the motions of mating with a female ... | |
| Cat meaowing after spayed | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I am having a problem with my cat, I searched the web for answers but couldn't find any. She has ... A: Andrea, It sounds more and more as if the cat had a bad reaction to the anaesthetic. The vet ... | |
| Cats/ Whining | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: We have a 11 month old male cat, he is fixed. He has this problem with whining all the time ... A: Stephanie, Cats vocalize to get out attention. The problem is we often do not have any idea why? ... | |
| Rescued stray | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Auspitz: We are fostering a stray tortoise-shell cat that was rescued from a parking lot. When she ... A: Maryann, Are her breasts truly engorged or the nipples just enlarged? How long ago was she spayed? ... | |
| Cat meaowing after spayed | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I am having a problem with my cat, I searched the web for answers but couldn't find any. She has ... A: Andrea, I am not a vet, but there are times when cats do abreact to the anaesthetic and have a ... | |
| Cat Breeds | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Is there any cat breeds that strongly bond with one person rather than with a whole family or ... A: Julia, In my experience, whether a cat bonds with just one family member is as much a trait of the ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a siamese cat who is pregnant. She is roughly 71days, however my calculations may be out. She ... A: Lisa, I would try one more time, but keep a close watch on her. If she has trouble a second time, ... | |
| Breed of Cat? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: She was 3-4 months old when we got her. She is probably about months now. She Gray,white,Light ... A: Simone, Without pictures, it is really hard to identify the breed. I would love to see a couple of ... | |
| siamese cat that bites | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a three year old Siamese cat that was rescued from a dumpster at 6 months old. He bites when ... A: Janice, Unfortunately, this cat was never socialized to humans. Cats have very, very tough skin ... | |
| Kittten not going in litter box | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I got a new kitten last week. She is a 7 week old siamese. At first she went in her box, but now ... A: Jamie, In truth, 7 weeks is too young to be going to a new home. This kitten appears to be ... | |
| Maine Coon | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Mine snores and seems to have sleep apnea too! Is this possible for a cat? If my 5-yr. old male ... A: Felise, I have never heard of cats having sleep apnea (even though they might snore) since they ... | |
| cats | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: my cat has been in labour for 3 hrs and had 2 kittens, but there r more to come, how long shouid it ... A: Louise, How do you know there are more to come? Anyway, it will take as long as the queen wants to ... | |
| my cat is REALLY long, like a weasel! | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me identify my cat's breed (or the part of her that gives her a very, very ... A: Kathy, Thank you for sending all four pictures. What I think she is most like is a blue mackeral ... | |
| Blood in Cat feces | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 felines two of which are pregnant...tonight i found blood in the feces of one which is ... A: Ashley, Remember, I am not a vet, but, normally, occasional blood in the feces is not a problem (it ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a siamese cat who is pregnant. She is roughly 71days, however my calculations may be out. She ... A: Lisa, 71 days is way too long, If you counted days from the second day of breeding, 69 is as long ... | |
| Please Help Me Quiet & Calm Kitty! | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: For the last month or so my four year old cat, Skunk, has begun meowing incessantly, sometimes for ... A: Amanda, What I said is thay do not think like we do, so ascribing human emotions to them is going ... | |
| maine coon kittens and new surroundings | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: ..they are from the same litter and it's their first time being away from the mother and in the new ... A: Maja, I have never found a way to keep cats out of the house plants, so they are somewhere the cats ... | |
| water breakage in cats | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a cat who is very much pregnant. Yesterday is around the 63rd day from mating. Several days ... A: Sharon, Sharon, I suppose it is possible her water broke, but not neceeasily. We have had that ... | |
| 4 1/2 month biting kitten | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: We recently rescued a brother and sister set of kittens who have had all sorts of health issues but ... A: Amanda, I am wondering if she is teething? She seems to be at the right age for some teething ... | |
| maine coon kittens and new surroundings | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: ..they are from the same litter and it's their first time being away from the mother and in the new ... A: Maja, The best way to put the kittens at their ease is to leave them alone, ignore them. Let them ... | |
| Cat breed. | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: When I adopted my cat I was told that they weren't quite sure what breed he was, but they thought he ... A: Sharon, This coloration (odd eyed white; i.e. 1 green eye, 1 blue eye) is perfectly good Manx ... | |
| Please Help Me Quiet & Calm Kitty! | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: For the last month or so my four year old cat, Skunk, has begun meowing incessantly, sometimes for ... A: Amanda, Skunk is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! The first thing to realize is that cats are masters ... | |
| Recent hypervocalization in Maine Coone senior | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 yr. old Maine Coone female, who is in good health. Within the last 8 months or so, she ... A: Meredith, She may be jealous of the dog. Anyway, I have never found a way of controling the ... | |
| inbreeding of cats | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 cats, 2 brothers and 1 sister. I am afraid that the female is now pregnant by one of the ... A: Kim, It is not good, depending on her age, but it is not necessarily bad. I would seriously ... | |
| sore nipples | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: my cat gave birth three days ago and the kittens have been suckling but when i check her nipples the ... A: Paigen, I am not a vet, but I would not worry about the teats. As long as the kittens are getting ... | |
| cat voice change | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Over he last 3 or 4 days my talkative kitty's voice seems to have changed, like he has a sore ... A: Kari, Unless he has more symptoms, like lethargy, coughing, sneezing, not eating, or the like, I ... | |
| cats eyes | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have taken my cat to a vet over a problem with him scratching his eyes all they did was gave me ... A: Brad, Remember, I am not a vet, but it sounds to me as if they are on the wrong track. I would get ... | |
| cat spay | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: my cat was spayed yesterday.... the thing is shes still not eating or drinking is this normal? A: Kirsty, Cats react to spaying in different ways, so not eating or drinking for a day or two after ... | |
| Newborn can't potty. | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My room mate and I have a two day old kitten who can't poop. His two brothers and sister are doing ... A: Stephanie, Remember, I am not a vet, and there are many things it could be. So, first of all you ... | |
| traveling with a cat | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I will be moving states in a few months and I was wondering what I needed to do to prepare her for ... A: Cindy, I am assuming you are driving? If she is up to date on all her shots (expecially rabies), ... | |
| Persian Cat Hair Clumps | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: We have a "tea cup Persian" with long hair, and weighs a little over 6 pounds. Her fur is ... A: Dennis, There are so many possible explanations. I think you and your wife should keep up the ... | |
| cat voice change | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Over he last 3 or 4 days my talkative kitty's voice seems to have changed, like he has a sore ... A: Kari, Is your boy been neutered? What is his age? If he has not been neutered and is at teenage ... | |
| litter mates - male is attacking other | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: We have 2 bengal cats that are 1 yr old. In the past 2 months the male has been getting aggressive ... A: Tricia, It would be very difficult to change the behavior. Cats have very, very tough skin and ... | |
| cat who constantly hides | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: what should I do my cat just came to live with me from my mothers. She has been here a month and ... A: Kathy, You have not given me much to go on. How old is the cat? How long did it live at your ... | |
| My Cat | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: My cat has not ate in a few days, only recently has he started eating a little.I was told by my the ... A: John, Remember, I am not a vet. Digestive issues are difficult to nail down. If your cat has ... | |
| My pregnant cat | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: As you see I'm back, with a new dilemma ahead! Malas is a 3 years old pure Persian queen, and she's ... A: Soheil, What she probably delivered was a foetus where things went wrong in utero. I have heard of ... | |
| cat allergy | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My indoor Bengal cat keeps licking the fur off of the back end of his spine and pulling off hair ... A: Ginger, I would start by getting him off anything with wheat, corn, and/or soy, especially ... | |
| Breed? | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: We have adopted a previously feral cat that we dearly love. But he has a few strange quirks. He is ... A: Fay, Without a picture. it is impossible to figure out what your kitty may be. Lots of cats do ... | |
| Swollen Throat | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I noticed my cat had a trouble breathing and thought something might be partially lodged in his ... A: Joe, Remember, I am not a vet, but I can find out good vets in the Phoenix area (just respond to ... | |
| new mummy has no milk !!!!!!!! | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I had my first litter of kittens on sat. Orientals from a 3yr old that has previously had 2 litters. ... A: Theresa, Have you been weighing the kittens? This is the only sure fire way to see if they are ... | |
| Keeping cats off property | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: Please I am in desparate need of your help. I have a 6 month old kitten. In the last week a ... A: Kim, I do not understand how this neighborhood cat gets into your house?!?! It seems to me the ... | |
| Coughing | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: My cat has had a dry cough for a few days. It now seems like she can't meow either. She tries but no ... A: Holly, Remember, I am not a vet. The problem is that it could be a variety of problems. So, I ... | |
| cat food/dog food | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I know cats need alot meat in their food. Would there be a problem of mixing the two? Money's ... A: Sue, I would not mix them. Cats are obligate carnivores, so must get all their protein from meat. ... | |
| Introducing a new cat to an existing one | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a similar question as a recent one on 2-11-10. I have a neutered 10 year old female Domestic ... A: Julie, Given the age of your female, you really have not given it nearly enough time. You may be ... | |
| nursing cats | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: how can i increase our cats milk supply, she had 5 kittens and they seem to be hungry all the time. ... A: Linda, First of all, how old are they? Newborns will cry almost constantly when they are not ... | |
| cat Identification | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I found two strays along a roadside and could not identify them as any type of cat ... A: Patti, I am going to assume that Mickey's coat is silvery white at the roots. If so, he is a black ... | |
| My mom cats tits have hardened up and she had kittens last night | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: my mother cat's tits have hardened and she had kittens last night. I made an appointment at the vet ... A: Jessica, The best way to tell if the kittens are getting enough to eat is to weigh each kitten. A ... | |
| Mouth sores | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I had my cat treated for sores in his mouth. He was given antibiotics and steroids. He still has ... A: Dennis, I am not a vet, but have been through this with a couple of my cats. I will not give ... | |
| cat spraying | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have 4 cats- ages 12-6 yrs, 3 males & 1 female- & introduced 2 female kittens,now aged 1.5yrs. All ... A: Virginia, Maybe there are just too many cats!!!!!. Even the pet stain and pet odor neutralization ... | |
| My Cat is sick! colitis? | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: My cat has been laying down for the past 2 days and isnt acting like himself, he's been sleeping ... A: Liisa, Remember, I am not a vet, but stomach problems are often difficult to diagnose, and there ... | |
| Not sure if cats do this? | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: We have had our cat for over 12 years. She has always used a litter box and lately we have been ... A: Daisy, I would take her to your vet for a check up. It sounds as if she is throwing up or cannot ... | |
| How to introduce a new male cat to my old cats ? | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 doll faced Persian cats . One is a 2 year old neutered male and the other one is a spayed 5 ... A: Nabeel, The first order of business is to get the new cat neutered and isolate him from the others ... | |
| aggression in multicat house | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: we have a 14 yr old female cat we have cared for for about 6 years, 2 aggressive 3 yr old male cats ... A: Trish, Unfortunately, cats cannot be made to "get along". It just cannot be done. I would try to ... | |
| Abyssinian Eye Color | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: We just got our second Abyssinian, a fawn neutered male. He is 5 months old and I just noticed his ... A: Suzanne, Most Abyssinian breed standards in the United States call for eye color to be gold, green, ... | |
| Feline Pregnancy Discharge | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I assume my cat is due any day now. She conceived around thanksgiving week and it is now the last ... A: Cassidy, I would take her to your vet and see what is going on. She should have had them by now ... | |
| mum not feeding kittens | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: my cat had her litter of kittens on january 11, they are 3 weeks old and just gotten their teeth. ... A: Kayla, Yes, it is time to get them on solid food. At 3 weeks of age, they can pee and poop in the ... | |
| cat gestation | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a bengal cat who is currently 69 days gestation. She has been nesting periodically and licks ... A: Elizabeth, When one of our cats goes over 69 days, we have her checked by the vet. She should have ... | |
| Feline Pregnancy Discharge | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I assume my cat is due any day now. She conceived around thanksgiving week and it is now the last ... A: Cassidy, It sounds as if she is about to kitten any time now. Queens go into labor when they are ... | |
| some disturbing cat behaviours | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions to ask, but first I will give you some background on our cats. First, we have ... A: Laura, First of all, the biting down behavior is a way cats play. They have very, very tough skin ... | |
| Does older kitten need a buddy? | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have an 11 month old Russian Blue. We brought her home from the breeder when she was 4 months old. ... A: Debbie, It probably would not hurt to have a companion for your female kitten. The one caveat ios, ... | |
| cat pooping outside box | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 cats....the male cat just started poooping out of the box in another room since i changed ... A: Joan, Cats are very much creatures of habit and will carry out some inappropriate litter pan ... | |
| Siamese Male Cat | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have bought an active redpoint siamese male cat, but i'm worried for when he starts to spray, is ... A: Clare, If you want to keep a male whole, you may have to put up with the spraying. He will have to ... | |
| Mean Cat:/ | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I am going to tell you a backround story of my cat, so that it is more helpful to my dilema. My cat ... A: Ashley, I think your kitty will do much better in a new environment. I think you can entertain ... | |
| adopting another cat | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a 7 month old male who has been neutered and are thinking about adopting a 3 month old male ... A: Renee, Neutered cats usually do not spray!!!!! If you introduce the 3 month old carefully, all ... | |
| Hissing Cat | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Norman I adopted two cats about a year ago. They were both from the same litter and loved each ... A: Brandon, Getting him fixed would be a good thing to do. However, if he has had a sudden change in ... | |
| Mean Cat:/ | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I am going to tell you a backround story of my cat, so that it is more helpful to my dilema. My cat ... A: Ashley, First off, is she spayed? If not, that is the first order of business. Secondly, is she OK ... | |
| persian-mix eye drainage | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old Persian mix with a very pushed-in face. She needs to have her eyes(and nose) ... A: Janet, Unlike humans, cats' eyes do discharge more of a dark brownish color. This is perfectly ... | |
| Korat? | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I adopted my blue cat 2 years ago as a 5-week old kitten. I had seen an all grey kitten advertised ... A: Tess, I only received one picture of Sadie. I suppose it is possible she has Korat back there ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: we are planning on mating our cat with someone we know, she doesnt go outside and she is 10 months ... A: Jack, Usually, the queen is left at the household of the male. This is so, when she comes into ... | |
| Pregnant yet fixed | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: My partner and myself took our 18mo old female cat to be fixed after she had had her first litter. ... A: Eliza, It is always possible that the vet missed something, but not so much that the queen could ... | |
| kitten eating habits | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: My kitten is about 1 or 2 months old and named Susan. I am pretty sure she was weeded from her ... A: Marian, At one or two months, the kitten is capable of eating solid food. I am not a vet, but it ... | |
| male cat spraying | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a female and a male persian cats. My female gave birth to two male boys 4 weeks ago, ... A: Moe, When females are in season, males will often spray as an "answer" to their calling. There is ... | |
| Worms | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently got a kitten about a week ago (1/15) we found out he had fleas so we treated both ... A: Katrina, Normally, when one kittten has fleas, they all have fleas, so they all should be treated. ... | |
| What's wrong with my cat? | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: My cat was in heat right before Christmas time. She has not been fixed and got out of the house and ... A: Tamra, No, if she is pregnant, she should not come into season. However, it is possible she has ... | |
| pregnant stray | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: A stray cat came to our house over a month ago and would go back and forth across the road then one ... A: Michelle, It is hard to know what the queen will do once her kittens are weaned. Cats tend to be ... | |
| Neutering/Spaying | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I would like to spay/neuter them before they mature sexually but I would really like the male to NOT ... A: Jet, At 6 months the male kittens have reached puberty and can be neutered. They will not develop ... | |
| cat urine effects on newborns health | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: my wifes cat will not pee in litter box it has been like this for many years she has tried ... A: Brett, I cannot imagine the cat urine is a health issue to the baby girl. It would be very ... | |
| my two cats fighting | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: The previous narrative describes nearly exactly this current problem. Two cats living together ... A: Carita, It may simply be that all the hubbub from Christmas has upset their routine. Have you had ... | |
| pregnant cat | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant-i'm not sure how far along but I think she's pretty close to labor. Shes been ... A: Gracie, She really needs to see a vet. I am not a vet, but the odds are she has a virus, and, so, ... | |
| Cat breed question | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I adopted my cat Shelby about 2 years ago from a shelter, and they were unsure of his breed. So ... A: Daphne, Shelby most certainly has the pointed (Siamese) pattern. She has tabby markings in the ... | |
| Affection Alone | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions about my cats rather odd behaviour, though it is not a hinderance im ... A: Nichola, I am afraid I will not be of much help in this. However, there are a couple of comments I ... | |
| Cats Defecating on Furniture | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Norman, I have two well-behaved Bengal kittens. I keep them down in my basement during the day ... A: Hannah, The first thing I would do is to have them to your vet to check for worms, or other ... | |
| Kitten not using her Cat Bed | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 months old persian kitten. I have bought her cat bed to sleep on it but she is not using it ... A: Hemali, The bad news is that you cannot train her to use the cat bed. She will use it if she wants ... | |
| birth cotrol pill for cats | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: many years ago you wrote that there is birth control pill for cats,I have many homeless cats around ... A: Terry, This question was originally answered on January 18, 2010, Here is my answer: "However, ... | |
| WEIGHT | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: MY SIAMESE SEALPOINT IS 16 MONTHS OLD AND VERY THIN EVERYONE TELLS ME HE IS TOO SKINNY. HE IS A GOOD ... A: Sharron, I hate to say this, but he should weigh what he should weigh. Does your vet think he is ... | |
| Cat pooping | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: We brought home a female cat 1 1/2 years ago. Simon, one of the male cats we have never has gotten ... A: Lynn, Is this a first for Simon, if so, I wonder if he has a medical issue? I would have him ... | |
| color enhancing shampoos | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Recently I went to a cat show and saw a prize winning Maine coon cat that was a gorgeous tabby with ... A: Jennifer, Shampoos cannot give you what is not already there (at least if you play by the rules). ... | |
| NOT SURE IF MY CAT IS PREGNANT!! | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My cat ari is a inside cat. A few months ago we put her outside so she could get use to being a ... A: Kristina, The odds are she is pregnant, and the time to have been able to tell for sure (21 days ... | |
| Cats | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Two cat questions. We adopted a male kitten, we already have a mature spayed female. The kitten ... A: Terry, I know this is counter intuitive, but I would do nothing. I would ignore any ruckus and not ... | |
| My cat lost canine tooth | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My tomcat lost his top left canine tooth yesterday while he was biting and bothering my female cat. ... A: Soheil, Hello, again! I would not worry about the loss of one of the canines. This is not ... | |
| litters | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: how many litters can a cat have in a lifetime ? A: Brenda, Outdoors cats generally have a lifespan of 3-5 years. Indoor cats have a lifespan of 12 - ... | |
| Clumps of cat hair can be pulled out | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I noticed the fur towards the back end of my female tortoishell looked matted together, and so ... A: Rebecca, In New Zealand, it is shedding season. So, having lots of hair coming out is not abnormal. ... | |
| My spayed female cat is humping--EVERYTHING | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: We adopted a spayed female cat this past August. Things were going great with our other two cats ... A: Suzy, I would have your vet check her hormone levels. It is possible that, when she was spayed, ... | |
| 4 year old cat burrowing in blankets | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a four year old cat who lost his brother seven months ago. We have since moved to a new ... A: Seanna, I am assuming you have had him to your vet to make sure there is no medical condition. It ... | |
| Jealous Cat | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a female cat who is almost 17 years old. About 18 months ago, my children gave me an 8-week ... A: Zelda, Have you had the hormone levels in your boy checked by your vet to make sure they are ... | |
| pregnancy & sexual desire | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: She came to me on October 9th looking pregnant. Its now January 13th and her tummy is big but she ... A: Neal, Cat gestation is normally 65-67 days with 63 days being a normal minimum and 69 days being a ... | |
| breeding my cat | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a female cat that i am wanting to breed and wanted to know how you think it would go if i ... A: Angela, This can work, if the female is especially frightened in a new abode. If you do bring the ... | |
| Cat domination | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: We have 2 adult cats that have grown up together, One male and one female,age 15 %26 16 ... A: Kim, Unfortunately, I know of no sure fire way to change the male cat's behavior!!!!!. What you may ... | |
| Incessant Meowing Over Vocalization | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Norman. I have a question regarding over vocalization. We have a two cats, one of which meows ... A: Jason, Assuming that there are no medical issues with your one year old, you may just have to grin ... | |
| Intercat Aggression | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I own 2 Chestnut Oriental Shorthairs, both male and from the same litter. I picked them up at 4 ... A: Leesa, It is possible that Tito is "feeling his oats" even though he is neutered. You can have a ... | |
| Moving Outdoor Cats | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I currently own two cats around the ages of 3-4 years. They have been at my current residence for ... A: Dagan, No matter what, keep them inside, at least for a number of weeks or months. Cats tend to ... | |
| introducing cats | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have 5 cats. 1 mummy cat and 4 kittens. The kittens are from 2 batches though. The first batch ... A: Catherine, I expect mummy will still hiss at the kitten, but I would ignore it. AT their ... | |
| Cat behavior | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: How can I prevent outside cats peeing in my flower bed? can I plant something? It's a raised squared ... A: Vivian, Having done many searches on this, I have yet to find anything that can keep cats out of a ... | |
| Jealous Cat | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a female cat who is almost 17 years old. About 18 months ago, my children gave me an 8-week ... A: Zelda, First congratulations on having a 17 year old cat!!!!!!!! You must be doing something ... | |
| colours of kittens? | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: i have recently breed my siamese for the first time, and we are waiting to find out if she is ... A: Hayley, Seal point is the original wild color of the Siamese and is dominant over most other ... | |
| cats | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: my+tiger+cat+always+goofs+around+but+lately+he+has+been+sratching+our+furniture+which+he+has+never+d ... A: Ashley, How old is your tiger cat? Is he neutered? Does he have an exercise post to scratch? If ... | |
| Breeding | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: We are first year breeders and it seems like we are having problems. Our female savannah is 14 ... A: Jan, The easiest way to know if she is bred is to count 21 days from the 2nd day of breeding and ... | |
| unexpected death in my cat | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I came home on Christmas night and found that my 9 year old cat, Scooter was behaving strangely. He ... A: Janet, I am sorry for your loss!!!!!!!!!! Remember, I am not a vet, but the most likely ... | |
| Indoor Cat to Outdoor cat | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: How does one change an indoor cat to an outdoor cat..... A: Vinod, There is nothing much to do but let the cat go out of doors. I do not know how it is in ... | |
| cat | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a nine year old male cat. She has benn getting black areas on his mouth and gums. What caues ... A: Ellen, At age 9 years, he may be having gingivitis or some other dental issues. Remember, I am not ... | |
| toilet training my 2 cats | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am currently training my two cats to use the toilet. We are at the point where the training toilet ... A: Liz, I have though long and hard about this, and cannot think of any obvious way to change her ... | |
| pregnant cat | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant-i'm not sure how far along but I think she's pretty close to labor. Shes been ... A: Gracie, I am sorry I have not been able to get to this sooner. Usually, this type of discharge ... | |
| Main Coon Mix | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted a 4 yr old tortoiseshell Main Coon Mix. She likes to talk to me, do whatever I ... A: Margaret, I have found the best way to encourage a cat to come to you is to ignore it. Make pretend ... | |
| Runt cat | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I live in an apartment building in Florence, SC and we have "dumpster kittys". Having two cats ... A: Christin, The first thing I would do is to have the runt seen by your vet to see if there is a ... | |
| ragdoll kitten | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: was wondering whether you could help me. My very healthy, lively and bouncy ragdoll kitten (about ... A: El, I have heard of such tremors in younger kittens in various breeds and they usually outgrow it. ... | |
| cat behaviour | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: We (my wife and I) rescued two kittens from the middle of a lonely road on a rainy night some six ... A: Vinod, Cats know each other by scent. Depending on where Goldie was and what scents she acquired, ... | |
| cat is pooping and peeing on bed | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: my sister got a cat about a month ago, the cat is five to six months old. The cat is from a local ... A: Sam, I am sorry to be getting to this so late. If the kitten is not spayed, she may be coming into ... | |
| paw pads and nose losing pigmentation | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: This question is regarding the one about a cat losing its paw pad and nose color. The cat cannot be ... A: Rose, What a great question. It depends on whether the loss of pigmentation is due to a condition ... | |
| Aggressive Cat | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Someone dropped kittens off at our barn last spring. We kept a female who found her way to our ... A: Jackelyn, Remember, I am not a vet, but I have heard of cats abreacting to the anaesthetic. To me, ... | |
| What breed is my cat? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: i was hoping you could help me learn more about my newest cat. We got him from a shelter 5 months ... A: Jason, Boots is a brown mackereal tabby domestic shorthair. Although he is a handsome fellow, he ... | |
| weird noises | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I recently found an approximately 1 year old male cat. He was malnourished and had one eye matted ... A: Marci, Cats are capable of over 100 vocalizations. However, it is possible that, if the upper ... | |
| is there a way to tell? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: last night my cat got outside she is an indoor cat , in heat and never been breed is there any way ... A: Domonique, You cannot really tell by looking at her back end. However, if you look at the scruff ... | |
| is there a way to tell? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: last night my cat got outside she is an indoor cat , in heat and never been breed is there any way ... A: Domonique, By now it is too late to tell much. You can consult your vet for a "morning after " ... | |
| Is My Cat Sick? | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I've had my cat for maybe 12-13 years, ever since I was 6-7 years old. I am currently 19. Her name ... A: Rayne, Yes, Angel sounds quite ill. It may be because of her advanced age. It sounds to me as if ... | |
| Keep Kitty Quiet? | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: For the last month or so my four year old cat, Skunk, has begun meowing incessantly, sometimes for ... A: Amanda, The best thing to do is to ignore her. The more attention you pay her, the more you ... | |
| Cat Yowling | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Our cat TC is a male cat and is about 18 years old. He had some digestive problems which we ... A: Tom, No, I know of nothing that will stop the yowling. Cats are nothing if not persistent and he ... | |
| pregnant cat, discharge 5 days ago, can't feel kittens moving anymore | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: My pregnant cat had a vaginal discharge, milky pink (no smell) that ran halfway down her legs on ... A: Julie, Wow, if things do not proceed normally, it seems you have NO options!!!!! So, far, ... | |
| strays | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: i don't know what to do. strays keep coming to my house. right now i have three stray dogs and two ... A: Chandler, As far as the cats are concerned, the best advice I have seen on stray cats comes from ... | |
| cat tattoo | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I work at an animal rescue. We had someone bring us a stray cat. She had the tattoo "SB" in blue ... A: Dana, I have no idea, but I will try to find you an answer. Usually, what is tattoed in a cats ear ... | |
| intergrating cats and kittens | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I've had cats all my life, and at present i have a 2 years old male cat and a 9 month old female ... A: Jennie, I am providing a protocol below which is pretty good for introduction of new cats into a ... | |
| Maine Coon | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a Maine Coon Female. She will be one year old in 2 weeks. Best that I can tell she has yet to ... A: Amanda, Yes, this is perfectly normal. First of all, many Maine Coon females do not come into ... | |
| Introducing Bengals | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: We have a five month old female Bengal called Vivienne, who is a very friendly and playful house ... A: Hannah, Once they have been introduced, you may as well let them run together. Cats go through a ... | |
| Help for lactating cat | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: My daughter's cat had 5 kittens. They were 8 weeks old and eating a lot on their own. They would ... A: Lynelle, Usually, after about 2 weeks, the milk "packs up", i.e. the mammary glands get hard as the ... | |
| Cat throwing up | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I just got a cat for the first time about 1.5 weeks ago and she is probably at least a year old. She ... A: Sara, OK, now that you have got the amount down to something reasonable, we use a dry food that has ... | |
| Cat throwing up | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I just got a cat for the first time about 1.5 weeks ago and she is probably at least a year old. She ... A: Sara, See what the vet says. It is not unusual for cats to throw up occasionally, but not after ... | |
| My Siamese kitten | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: . i have a half breed female siamese kitten 4 months old her mother is pure siamese and father is ... A: Raymond, I am assuming your female does not have the Siamese pattern. She will, however, carry the ... | |
| My cat | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I just read that giving cat Tuna isn't good, is this true? If it is I will stop ASAP..( I only give ... A: Rick, The tuna thing grew out of when some people fed nothing but tuna. Tuna is an incomplete food ... | |
| Is my cat albino or a rare gene result | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have four year old cat, his mom was completely dark back and his dad a was a lighter black with a ... A: Danial, Your cat has a gene called the piebald white gene that can express many different ways, ... | |
| cats run away | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: may i know why do few cats run away from home. not few, i observed many cats? are they less loyal ... A: Rohit, Cats tend to be independent but are very territorial. Thus, it is difficult to "make" a cat ... | |
| What kind of cat do we have? | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Our little angel, "Dirt", is very entertaining. His father is an orange spotted Manx (so we were ... A: Lisa, It is very possible the stripes on Dirt may disappear as he grows up. From the picture he ... | |
| Missing- Female Himalyan persian cat | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a brother and sister Himalayan Persian cats, 5 years old. They have lived at the same house ... A: Andrea, In all your message, you never mentioned staking out your old house!!!!! Cats being ... | |
| pregnant cat temperature dropped | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a pregnant persian cat (around 62 days pregnant), so she might be due anytime now. Yesterday, ... A: More, I have heard of females who will empty one horn of the uterus and then wait 24-48 hours and ... | |
| pregnant cat temperature dropped | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a pregnant persian cat (around 62 days pregnant), so she might be due anytime now. Yesterday, ... A: Moe, Please, please, please, do not bottle feed or tube feed those babies!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully it ... | |
| Tilly and her kittens | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Norman. Its me again! The kittens are now 6 weeks old, today in fact. Tilly has started walking ... A: Jane, It sounds as if Tilly is in season. When the kittens get to be between 4 and 6 weeks old, ... | |
| kittens belly | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Ive got a kitten who is female and approximatly 7 months old. Ive noticed recently her belly hangs ... A: Shelley, I wonder if this kitten has been over fed and has developed what is called a "fat bag". ... | |
| pregnant cat temperature dropped | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a pregnant persian cat (around 62 days pregnant), so she might be due anytime now. Yesterday, ... A: Moe, Yes, she is due any time now, and, yes, it would be a good idea to keep an eye on her. We ... | |
| kitten fur length | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently bred form my female long haired cat i crossed her with a short haired male, the kittens ... A: Kaila, Unless the short haired male is carrying the long haired gene, all the kittens will probably ... | |
| older cat litter box issues | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: My fiance has an older male cat. The cat continues to urinate in the litter box; but in the past 4-5 ... A: Kenneth, That is a bummer!!!!!!!!! I am going to have to find another one. I have done numerous ... | |
| I think my cat is a turkish angora? | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: about three years ago i rescued a stray from a parking lot - he is positively one of the most ... A: Jenniofer, Thank you for supplying the pictures of Lucas. He sure is a handsome cat. First of ... | |
| polydactyl | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: my neighbor has a polydactyl cat. the cat has an extra toe on all 4 feet. is polydactyl ... A: Kayla, As a rule polydactyls with an extra toe or two on each paw are usually not a problem. If ... | |
| help to identify colour points | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I have four six week old kittens and i am finding it difficult to identify the colour points. Dam ... A: Carol, The problem is to understand what the Dam and Sire are carrying. If they are both ... | |
| My cats do not like each other | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have had a cat for about 6 years, Mystic, she came to us as a kitten and was very affectionate but ... A: Lisa, We still have no understanding about how cats get along with each other or not. I do have a ... | |
| weird cat behavior-- help! | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: OK this is weird. Freddy, a 2-3 yr old unaltered male cat, was found on the street. Sarah kept him ... A: Natasha, This is normal behavior (if you can call anything whole male cats do normal) for a whole ... | |
| Considering putting cat to sleep with IBS- medication does not work | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My parents adopted a cat from a shelter and he just turned a year old this month. The cat had been ... A: Amy, I am not a vet, and vets often do not like this answer, but, in my opinion, IBS is a catch all ... | |
| cat in heat and pregnant? | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: can a cat be in heat and be pregnant.. We took in an out door cat.. She was a stray. We have had ... A: Jamie, Unless she was just in heat and just got bred, she could still be in heat and just barely be ... | |
| Aggressive Neutered Male Cat | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old male cat, Tommy, who I think I have written to you about before. It is now ... A: Gillian, I am sorry to hear anout PK and your loss of your mom last year. I agree, without the ... | |
| Barn cat turned house cat | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have recently brought in our old (10 years old) tom barn cat as a younger neighborhood tom as ... A: Sue, The difficulty is, at 10 years old and cats being creatures of habit, if he was not used to ... | |
| Cats and Trauma | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: A few days ago I was the victim of a very violent home invasion. I was torn out of bed in the middle ... A: Barbara, This is going to take much time. If she does not start eating again in a few days, you ... | |
| Tux vs Coon | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Norm. Tux was using her litterbox, Coon heard, and immediately headed that way and commenced to ... A: Kevin, Recall, I said that any human interference is counter productive. You must let them sort ... | |
| Cat Carrier | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I am about to buy a cat carrier online for my 15 pound cat...What size do you recommend me to ... A: Alma, We use a carrier that is about 17 inches tall, 14 inches wide and 24 inches long for our ... | |
| introducing new cat to household | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: Recently adopted a third cat, already have a feral and a Maine Coon cat,both male. just got along ... A: Kevin, I would put out another food bowl out, just to simplify things for everyone. Also, I would ... | |
| Aggressive Neutered Male Cat | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old male cat, Tommy, who I think I have written to you about before. It is now ... A: Gillian, It is doubtful sperm from an undescended testicle would be viable (but you never know). ... | |
| Is my house too cold for my kittens? | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have two new kittens, ages 4 and 5 months. They are exclusively indoor cats... however I usually ... A: Guen, Truthfully, they will grow their coats to compensate for the temperature. If they can get to ... | |
| introducing new cat to household | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Recently adopted a third cat, already have a feral and a Maine Coon cat,both male. just got along ... A: Kevin, Unfortunately, they cannot be introduced carefully, as the proverbial cat is now out of the ... | |
| older cat litter box issues | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: My fiance has an older male cat. The cat continues to urinate in the litter box; but in the past 4-5 ... A: Kenneth, How old is your cat? Sometimes geriatric cats (older than 10 yeasr old) do that sort of ... | |
| KItten dragging legs | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: have five wk old male kitten, who was well till last two days. Has extended abdomen, which is firm, ... A: Karen, At 5 weeks, this kitten should not be dragging its hind legs. I would get a vet check for ... | |
| Cats Pregnancy | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old siamese cat what I am hoping to breed. She went to a stud on 14th October ... A: Catherine, The pinking comes on around 21 days and then goes until much later in the pregnancy. ... | |
| Cats Pregnancy | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old siamese cat what I am hoping to breed. She went to a stud on 14th October ... A: Catherine, I would keep watching. We usually count on 21 days for the nipples to pink up. This ... | |
| my cats | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 female cats a 6 year old and 5 year old they out of the blue turned on each other now i ... A: Lise, I tend to voice a minority opinion about such things. My practice is to leave them back ... | |
| will he remember me?? | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: i am currently working overseas for the next six months and left my cat (5 years old) with my ... A: Nikki, This is a really good question!!!!!!!!!! We do not really know how cat memory works. ... | |
| pooping in the house | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Auspitz, I am looking for help in trying to determine why our male tiger cat of 18 months is pooping ... A: Brother Paul, Usually, pooping inappropriately is due to either medical problems or behavioral ... | |
| A ragdoll and manx mix | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Ive been looking all over the place for information on my new cat and cant seem to find any... she ... A: Julie, A Ragdoll X Manx mix????????? That is, indeed, a bit unusual, to say the least. However, on ... | |
| Pregnant cat lost mucus plug a week ago-Still no kittens | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: We have a cat that is about a year-and-a-half old. Last Thursday night, we came home late from a ... A: Crystal, The fact that your queen lost her mucous plug about a week ago still puts her in a ... | |
| Cat eating things other than food | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Help, my finicky eater Barnabas (siamese mix) is starting to gnaw on ... A: Lee, I am not a vet and do not know what meds Barnabus is on. However, if that is all that has ... | |
| Sickly cat | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Well last night I got her from someone who said she had been abandoned and needed a good home. When ... A: Lauren, The first step in all this is to get your new cat to a veterinarian to find out what is ... | |
| Cat's nails | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: It's extremely hard for me to get my cat into a carrier to take her to the vet and/or groomer. She ... A: Lou, I can find nothing about any limits to the growth of cat's claws. However, in the wild, they ... | |
| my cat | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My cat is a cornish rex, every summer he loses almost all of his what can i do to make him stop? A: Lars, Given that the only coat a Cornish Rex has is undercoat, this is perfectly natural and normal ... | |
| introducing a puppy to an old cat | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I am really worried because I brought a puppy to my house and my cat is not warming up to it. She ... A: Natalia, Both cats and dogs have very tough skin, so your cat should not really hurt the puppy. ... | |
| questions about cat behaviors | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have three separate questions for you. The first is about something interesting my cat does and I ... A: Karen, (1) In the wild cats do tend to try bury their food when they have eaten their fill. The ... | |
| Kitten Overfeeding - How to Correct It? | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: We recently rescued an abandoned kitten; it's been a lot of ups and downs, but he's now nearly 3 ... A: Robert, At age 3 weeks, you may want to consider weaning him. However, the total amount the kitten ... | |
| water dispenser for persian cat | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a persian female who when she drinks water soaks her chin and the sides of her face. When ... A: Margaret, Many Persian breeders use those water bottles that are used for hamsters and the like. ... | |
| Cat sucking on hair while owner is sleeping | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I rescue cats and adopted out a Siamese female to a wonderful family. They said the cat is sucking ... A: Nancy, Unfortunately, I really do not know what you can do beyond not allowing the cat to sleep ... | |
| Unusual licking | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a 12 month old female cat two months ago. She likes to lick me a lot, which is not the ... A: Linda, I wish I had a good answer for you. However, your concern is warranted as there can be many ... | |
| I need help! please, my girl kitten is going crazy! | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My question is, that I just got my boy kitten fixed.. The girl kitten now doesn't respond to his ... A: Marissa, This is not uncommon. Cats know each other mostly by scent. After being at the vets ... | |
| aggressive male kitten behavior | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I am having a problem with a male kitten. I don't know anything about his background because his ... A: Kristal, The kitten is behaving like kittens do. Kittens have very, very tough skin and engage in ... | |
| My Cat Eats Plastic? | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I wasn't sure if you could help me. I have a 17 year old pure-bred male pursian cat. He has a bad ... A: Amber, First off, congratulations in the good care you are giving to have your make it to such a ... | |
| Kitten Biting | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have small kitten about 9months. We don't know for sure his actual age, but He has ... A: Ada, Cats have very, very tough skin and, even as little kittens, engage in aggressive rough play ... | |
| Considering adopting a dog but worried about cat | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: We have 3 cats; two that are 1/2 siamese and half tabby (same father) and one that is just a tabby ... A: Chris, Adults tend to be much more tolerant of younger rather than older additions to the ... | |
| New Mums | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Tilly adopted us a few weeks ago and 4 days ago presented us with 3 kittens! So far so good. ... A: Jane, I am sorry I am a bit late getting to this. Cats like something den like to keep their ... | |
| Budgie? | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Norman My partner loves cats and we have always had one or two. I am more fond of birds and love ... A: Terry, I am sorry to be a bit late getting to this. Personally, I think the cat will find a way to ... | |
| New Mums | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 4 month old cat fights with 2 month old kitten | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Leaving on vacation for 5 weeks | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| My 7yrs old Burmese cat | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| My Cat is he rare? | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| my cat hates me now, help! | 11/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| British Blue | 11/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| obsessive itching and twitching | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Cat problems | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Nursing queen's diet | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: We were adopted by a stray queen but we've never even had a cat before. All the sites said to feed ... A: Susan, You may have to crate her so that she will eat what she should. Any premium cat food with ... | |
| pregnant cat | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe for a pregnant cat to be in the same room with a male cat without worrying that they ... A: Moe, Male cats will sometimes try to mate females whether or not they are in season, but most ... | |
| keeping siamese together | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old neutered siamese male and would likt to get him a kitten friend. I would like to ... A: Charlotte, Yes, a kitten would be best. Once they are neutered or spayed, gender really does not ... | |
| Introducing a new cat to the resident one | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: About a month ago I had to put my 3 year old female kitty to sleep due to intestinal damage she ... A: Isabel, Things are not as bad as they seem. Cats need to go through a "getting to know you" ritual ... | |
| Cat allergies | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I was tested by an allergist and the result was a substantial allergy to cats. A friend of ours had ... A: Katie, Most people who have cat allergies are allergic not to the fur nor the dander. What they ... | |
| pregnant cat | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I am really worried about my kitten. we got her 4 weeks ago and she is 6 around months old. I had ... A: Victoria, I would see if you can get a free recheck, since she may not have been pregnant in the ... | |
| 2 Week Old Kittens | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: Our mama cat had 4 kittens two weeks ago. All have their eyes open and are wobbling around. They ... A: Lee Ann, You will just have to keep an eye on the littlest one. If he turns himself around and ... | |
| Cats' Litter Box | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 cats and 2 litter boxes. Both cats go in both litter boxes. 1 is upstairs and 1 is ... A: Linda, I would keep the second litter box and show them where you have relocated it. Also, I would ... | |
| My cat poops aliitle outside the box immediately after pooping inside the box | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: 15 year old female-diagnosed w IBD 2 months ago. Her poops have returned to a 7 out of 10 but very ... A: Bob, Aaaarrrrrgghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! I hate when that happens. Kudos to your regular vet. I tend to ... | |
| adopting cats | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: since the loss of my beloveds... I am going to possibly look into adopting a new cat or kitten. I ... A: Kayla, The politically correct easy answer is to say adopt from a shelter, however, let's look at ... | |
| Cat Tail Broken? | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: 3 year old american long hair. normally tail is fully upright and fluffy, like duster literally. ... A: B.E., This kitty needs to see a vet to see how much damage your three year old may have inflicted ... | |
| ruptured cyst in my cat | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: today i saw a 1 inch hole that was oozing near my cats rectum and am pretty sure its a ruptured cyst ... A: Marji, Truly, this cat needs to see a vet. You can keep it clean and flush a couple times a day ... | |
| My cat poops aliitle outside the box immediately after pooping inside the box | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: 15 year old female-diagnosed w IBD 2 months ago. Her poops have returned to a 7 out of 10 but very ... A: Bob, At age 15 your cat is geriatric and just may be having aging problems. In additionm, I do not ... | |
| cat behavior | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: have a siamese female cat that is not been spayed or whatever.well she is litterbox trained very ... A: Hether, It sure sounds as if she may be in season. The best thing to do to start is to have her ... | |
| Bengal cat behavior | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: My cat is a bengal/maine coon mix, male, about 2yrs old. His behavior is everything that is ... A: Carla, I have seen and heard of domestic cats that exhibit this rather uncommon behavior, so, my ... | |
| Am i over feeding my week old kitten? | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: i got a surprise package in my letter box 7 days ago, a newborn kitten still with a wet umbilical ... A: Gina, OK, first of all get a digital scale to be able to weigh the kitten. Also, you would do ... | |
| 5 Week old Kitten | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 week old kitten that was found on a farm, went to the vet said everything was ok was very ... A: Catherine, Has the kitten been checked for worms? Even if it has not, worming these days is ... | |
| 4 week old kitten seems slow in motor skills | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: "hello....I have a litter of 6 kittens....they are about a month old.....all are up walking and ... A: Kimberly, I have no idea what is wrong, but you may want to run this kitten by your veterinarian. ... | |
| ederly cat fyling | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Im taking my cat on the plane with me from sacramento to new york,what are the risks for my cat and ... A: Marsha, How old is this cat???????? Is this cat going with you in the cabin or flying underneath? ... | |
| 1 year old male cat | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: We rescued him off a street at about 3 months old. From the beginning, he has been extremely smart ... A: Cheri, It is not clear to me what the problem is. Cats, in general, do not care about no, and do ... | |
| after our long distance move my cat is missing | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: we just moved from Sacramento, Ca to a very rural area up north. after being here about 2 weeks i ... A: Ariel, Cats tend to be very territorial and when they move from one location to another, it takes a ... | |
| cat growth | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: We have two new rescued kittens now about 6 weeks old. One is obviously a runt, but acts healthy and ... A: Dan, Sometimes they do get to normal size with proper nutrition and sometimes they don't. It just ... | |
| introducing new kittens | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I adopted two male siamese cross kittens from the same litter, tragically one of them was killed at ... A: Daniella, There are never any guarantees when introducing a new cat(s) or kitten(s) inot a ... | |
| Stray pregnant | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Im not sure if this cat is stray, im pretty sure she is though, shes very skinny, and pregnant, and ... A: Keira, Is there any place in your house you could confine her away from the two male cats until she ... | |
| Vicious cat | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My cat is a spayed female house cat of about a year of age. I found her at a shelter when she was 16 ... A: Margot, This kitten has never really been socialized to humans. Cats and kittens have very, very ... | |
| rapid eye movement | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday my 17 yr old cat got up from her nap and seemed very disoriented...she was walking ... A: Cindy, Remember, I am not a vet, but at age 17 your cat is geriatric, and, like people, they get ... | |
| my friends cat | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: my friends cat was fine last night at 9:00 p.m. About 1:00 a.m. she started throwing up alot. Her ... A: Kelly, Please give your friend my condolences!!!!!! Remember, I am not a veterinarian! Hoe old was ... | |
| older cat not using litter box | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: So far my 14+ year old cat is just pooping on the floor, she is using the box for the pea thank ... A: Linda, At age 14, your cat is considered geriatric, and, as such, she may have developed a health ... | |
| Maine Coon cat | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: One of my Maine Coon cats has always tried to escape our contained garden area. We have six cats and ... A: Tricia, It sounds to me like you have done all you can do. It also sounds as if Georgie, if the ... | |
| Cat Behavioural Problem | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 Burmese cats (one 3 and the other 4 years old). The 3 year old cat got involved in Road ... A: Justine, I have thought about this long and hard and, although I am not a vet, I suspect your 3 ... | |
| cat stuck under garage 30 min | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old cat got his head stuck under garage door for 20-30 min, He is breathing, wanting to ... A: Michill, Without taking him to a veterinarian, there is no way of knowing whether or not he has ... | |
| my cat | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: i had a four month old male kitten and i have a 10 month female kitten if the female went in heat ... A: Melissa, A four month old kitten, normally, is not at puberty and will not impregnate a female, ... | |
| Stray cat suffering weight loss | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have found a really underweight kitty about age 8/10 yrs. He is of small stature but weighs only ... A: Kara-lee, I am surprised the vet did not do more. However, the best thing to put muscle tone back ... | |
| adopting adult cat | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have always gotten Siamese cats in pairs as kittens but now have an opportunity to adopt a 6-7 yr ... A: Donna, Given the population you have ay home, it is impossible to tell how it would work out. ... | |
| Surviving my cat. | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: How long can a cat survive "stuck" up a tree? She was about 40 feet up for several days, and I ... A: Cindy, This is tough, but cats do seem to finally come down, once they get hungry enough. I beleive ... | |
| help | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: how to get cat out of tree A: David, It used to be the fire departmenmt would do that. The conventional wisdom seems to be that ... | |
| litter box? | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: i took my cat to the vet fri found out he ahs early diabetes vet put him on antibitocis and diet ... A: Christy, I wonder how much of this behavior is brought about by the diabetes. It is also well ... | |
| Crying Bengals | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend has 2 bengals, about 5 years old, 1 male and 1 female, neutered and spayed, ... A: Mike, A reasonable solution (that no one likes) is to get a pair of those ear pugs they use in ... | |
| Sneezing Cat | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey there! I have a 7 year old male, orange tabby named Grap that has been sneezing and had a runny ... A: Justine, I am not a vet, but were it my kitty, I would see a vet now. Having an upper respiratory ... | |
| hi we have a problem with four cats? | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: WE , have a problem as quite by accident we find we have four cats. As two are sisters about 8 years ... A: Pat, Are all the cats neutered/spayed? If not, this might explain the urinating in improprer ... | |
| kitten 6 months | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Can I clean my cats cold sores withe chlorahexadine and poly topic? I had him at the vet 1 week ago ... A: Terry, No, I would not clean the sores with anything. I am not a vet, but it sure sounds like a ... | |
| How much medicine should i give my kitten? | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: When i got him she gave me some medicine for him it is called clavamox.And it is tablets 125 mg ... A: Lynn, Like it or not, half of a half sounds like an overdose to me, if the kitten weighs what you ... | |
| Pregnant Kitty | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a pregnant kitty(we got her from someone already pregnant on sept 6th but are unsure about ... A: Lacie, OK, I am going to give you a bit of an information dump on what to expect during the very ... | |
| can cats take nexium? | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: My cat has an ulcer.Can she take nexium? A: Linda, Remember, I am not a vet, but I would bounce this off your veterinarian. Generally, unless ... | |
| food for kittens | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have two female,spayed,7month old Maine Coon kittens. I have been feeding them Purina One kitten ... A: Sabrina, The problem with Science Diet from vets is that they have a conflict of interests. Vets ... | |
| bredding feline siblings. | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 12 week old Bengal kittens. One snowy male and one marbled female. I would like to breed ... A: Jennie-Louise, I would not breed brother and sister unless you really understood the pedigrees ... | |
| How much medicine should i give my kitten? | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: When i got him she gave me some medicine for him it is called clavamox.And it is tablets 125 mg ... A: Lynn, Let me answer your questions and then tell you what I would do. First of all, the dosage for ... | |
| Pregnant Cat or False Pregnancy | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat that is just under a year old and i think she is pregnant, but i'm wondering if it ... A: Jennifer, I have had cats that do not show very much until a week or so before birth and some that ... | |
| How can I help to encourage my persian cats to reproduce? | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a female persian cat of 1 year old and a male persian cat of 2 year old. I want them to ... A: Yessie, It does happen that "familiarity breed contempt" in cats. It is possible that if the two ... | |
| Spayed cat - behavioral change | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: It's been over three months since my cat was spayed. She's become so annoying I'm considering ... A: Karen, It is not unheard of for cats to abreact to anaesthetic. I am wondering if that is what ... | |
| care for prgnant cat | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, male and female, female is pregnant, they sleep together and use the one litter box. ... A: Suzie, I wouls separate them. As to how to prepare, I am goign to give you a bit of an information ... | |
| Male Cat Still Sprays After Being Neuter | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I had a question my male cat got neuter last week October 14 2009. People told me that if I neuter ... A: Alma, Yes, the testosterone levels take a few weeks to dissipate. So, see if he stops spraying ... | |
| nursing mother cat | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: A woman I know has a mother cat with 3 kittens in her basement. She told me that they haven't seen ... A: Carrie, How long ago did she have the kittens? If she has not nursed for a couple of weeks, it is ... | |
| What breed is she? | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: My name is Rachel and I'm 14, I absolutely love cats! Recently, my mother bought me a kitten, who is ... A: Rachel, From the picture, it is difficult to tell the coat length. She looks to have a Siamese or ... | |
| my cat is really unfriendly??? | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: "dear Norman Auspitz i have two cats a 1 year old named duski and her mother a 2-3 year old named ... A: Kate, Is Duski fixed? If not, this may be some of the problem. Cats in season often have ... | |
| kitten | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: Our kittens are 8 weeks olds. Today three went to live at their new homes. The last one is ... A: Susan, At 8 weesks, the kitten will be fine. I would keep up his normal routine. If he is with ... | |
| my cats not looking so good!! help!! | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: My kitten isabella is a 812 week old stay.. we got her at 8 weeks.. yesterday when i got home from ... A: Amie, This kitten needs to see your veterinarian immediately. I am not a vet, but diarrhea and ... | |
| my cat must be petted while he eats | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I've got a male American shorthair named Cassius (for the black eye he gave me when we first met). ... A: Susan, Wow, has he got you folks very well trained. As to swatting your husbands ankles, this is a ... | |
| cat after delievery | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: my cat had 2 babies but days later is still fat is that normal? A: Shannon, How many days later? It can take a few days for the uterus to shrink back to normal or ... | |
| newborns??? | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: My mama cat gave birth today.. to 3... She is now not laying with her babies.. it has been 4 hours ... A: Leah, I am sorry I could not get back to you sooner. If this is a first litter, she is probably ... | |
| Labour & birthing | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved house & 'inherited' the previous owners pregnant cat. Not knowing when she was ... A: Nicole, Once they have had kittens, I would wait no more than 24 hours before getting them to a vet ... | |
| cat hissing | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I just got a 5 yrs old male persian cat as a breeder yesterday. I currently placed him in a separate ... A: Moe, Thank you for keeping me in the loop. The IFA test is much more accurate, but, it, too, can ... | |
| Feline Behavior | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, I have a male cat who is right about 2 years old. He is a people lover, he is almost ... A: Susan, I am wondering if he sees another cat outside or his own reflection in a window???????? It ... | |
| my cat act's like he's in pain | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: ..my cat is an 11 month old male, neutered at 6 months. He is a very friendly, lovable cat. Always ... A: Nancy, I am sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Remember, I am not a veterinarian, but if ... | |
| Introducing a new cat to two existing | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I read all of the introduction processes. Once the new cat is comfortable then how do you get them ... A: Donna, I am sorry I did not get back to you sooner, but let me tell you my opinion on numbers of ... | |
| main coon kitten | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering whether to get my eight month old main coon kitten neutered. He doesn't seem to be ... A: Angelina, I would get your boy neutered. One benefit is that there are thousands of unwanted ... | |
| 4 week old kitten has sore on her back | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: My kitten was born with a open sore on her back, which at one point healed. The mother keeps ... A: Misti, Rather than a Band-Aid, take an old sock, cut off the foot part and use that as a "body ... | |
| my cat | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I was looking over some of the FAQ's and I noticed that a cat should not go over 67 days of being ... A: Jenny, In look at 68 days as the absolute maximum before we take the queen into the vet. Anyway, ... | |
| litter box problems | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: My sister recently took in a rescue cat who is front declawed. He is very sweet and loving but keeps ... A: Meghan, The problem with rescue cats is you tend to not know their history. I would crate the cat ... | |
| Cat Peeing On My Son's Stuff | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: My son's Russian Blue cat, "Woody" has been peeing on his stuff for the past six months. The ... A: Paula, I am wondering if your kitty is missing your son. So, the best solution is to keep the cat ... | |
| pregnant cat | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a half breed siamese cat who was bred with a flame point himilayan, she is due any second ... A: Jade, She may be OK, but I would double check with a vet to make sure. Here is a bit of an ... | |
| pregnant cat | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: my cat has started to bag up with milk how long before she could have her kittens A: Wendy, Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules, so I will give you a bit of an information ... | |
| cat hissing | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I just got a 5 yrs old male persian cat as a breeder yesterday. I currently placed him in a separate ... A: Moe, It could be he is smelling your other male on you!!!!! So, try making sure you disinfect and ... | |
| not raising tail | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to adopt a 8 yr old cat. The only issue the cat has is while in foster care he has ... A: Linda, It sounds as if the cat has injured his tail. If this is the case, he needs to be examined ... | |
| my 2 mnth old kitten | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I just got a 2 month old kitten (persian)from the petshop yesterday,he is really active and is in ... A: Dana, Remember, I am not a vet, bu I always recommend that when you obtain a new kitten, you should ... | |
| Kitten wont go to the bathroom! | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I found a kitten meowing like crazy in our shed. We have many stray cats around & I'm sure its one ... A: Tara, You are doing everything right. The kitten should urinate after each feeding and poop once a ... | |
| brothers hissing | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: A couple of days ago one of my cats who are brothers got out and was left outside for a night. when ... A: Mike, Your assessment is right on. Yes, cats do know each other by scent and, after being outside, ... | |
| Oci siblings, one aloof | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of ticked ocicats (the breeder was freshening the gene pool by bringing in an Aby and ... A: Casey, Cats are very good at manipulating people. I think he is using his behavior to manipulate ... | |
| Bad tempered cat - | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I just read the question about a 3 year old neutered cat who bites and it sounded SO like our ... A: Romilie, In truth, if you saw how little kittens play, they play very, very roughly. Cat skin is ... | |
| Question about my cat | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 questions about my male cat Marley. He is an inside cat and is peeing and pooping where he ... A: Bobby Jo, Cats usually develop poor bathroom habits suddenly due to a medical problem or some major ... | |
| nursing mother cat | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know how long it will be before our mother cat's milk will dry up we gave her ... A: Karen, Usually, 2-3 weeks after the kittens have stopped nursing, the mama absorbs unused milk back ... | |
| medications for indoor cats | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Norman, we have 3 indoor cats that never go outside. What do you consider the necessary vaccinations ... A: Edward, Remember, I am not a vet, but indoor only cats need to vacccinated against panleukopenia, ... | |
| affection | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: How can I get my cat to stop biting (I've tried the hot sauce & other sprays, only short term ... A: Alice, When does you cat bite? Is it declawed? How old is your cat? How do you want your cat to ... | |
| pregnant mom | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Plus she is huge! I need to know when she will have her babies ASAP A: Nikole, Were is so easy to give you a simple way of twlling, but, instead, you are going to get a ... | |
| Birth Control in Food | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I see that someone else asked a question if there is a food/water that has birth control in it--but ... A: Dori, As far as I know there is no effective birth control for cats which works via food or water. ... | |
| cat making choking, coughing sound | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Good morning, I have a mixed breed cat that is 10months old and has always been extremely healthy. ... A: Khadeeja, If it is not producing a hair ball, it could be bordatella. The first thing to try is ... | |
| 4 week old kitten and 19 year old cat | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I just saved 6 kittens that I found in a parking lot. I only kept one and took it home. The vet said ... A: Marisa, You are, most surely, an angel for rescuing those kittens!!!!!! Your vet is correct, the ... | |
| 6mth lass into heat? | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: We adopted 2 cats from a rescue centre about 2/5 wks ago. A 6mth ex-feral lass neutured whilst at ... A: Marie, If Lilly is spayed, it is very unlikely that she is coming into season. It sounds to me ... | |
| Getting a second Bengal | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed that my cat gets depressed when I am not around. He is a 2 and a half year old, ... A: Amanda, Usually, once they are fixed, the gender does not seem to make that much difference. Also, ... | |
| cat behavior | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old Siamese cat. She recently started to lick us frequently, I would not worry ... A: Ruth, At age 11, your Siamese is considered geriatric, and change in behavior should be watched. ... | |
| Sergeant's Gold | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: Aloha, I just applied Sergeant's Gold flea chemical to my young cat (older than 12 weeks). ... A: Kaiu, Aloha. I suspect your cat may be allergic to fleas or to the chemicals in Sergeant's Gold. ... | |
| Cat pooping weverywhere but his box | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: So my cat is 11 and a half years old and i recently moved. I moved into a house with a dog and ... A: Anthony, At age 11, your cat is considered geriatric and is probably quite set in his ways. When ... | |
| aggressive tom cat behaviour | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: My tom cat, Branston, who is 7 is getting more and more aggressive towards my 4 year old ... A: Anne, I have thought about this long and hard. I have two observations concerning cat ... | |
| Introducing a stray | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I live in a large house with 2 cats and a dog. On cat resides on the second floor, on cat resides ... A: Jessica, First of all declawing would probably make matters worse as many declawed cats become ... | |
| siamese in season | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I own a 12 month old siamese cat. Is she likely to come into season all year round? She is an indoor ... A: Catherine, Unaltered females seem to come into season whenever they want. This can be any time of ... | |
| kitten attacks when being bottlefed | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have rescued a kitten 3 days ago. The kitten was really skinny and at first would not take to the ... A: Lisa, This type of kitten aggression is normal kitten play. If you have ever seen a litter of very ... | |
| my cat | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: my cat is 2 years old and he is becoming lazy and his eyes are a little watery can you help me im ... A: David, If the eyes are more than just watery, you may want to take the cat to your vet. As cats ... | |
| trimming my cat's nails | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I was told recently that if a cat's nails are trimmed there is less chance of them clawing ... A: Sandra, Yes, trimming nails will help. You can use a variety of devices to clip the claws. I ... | |
| labour problem | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: my cat delivered her first kitten 72 hours ago then labour stopped she commenced labour 24 hours ... A: Mardi, Congratulations on the live kittens you have!!!!! It is not unusual for a queen to deliver ... | |
| female cat randomly hissing and attacking brother cat | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: Starting in July, out of nowhere my female cat Emma starting hissing and making these horrible loud ... A: Katherine, This is a tough one. So, a couple of questions: (1) Is there a strange cat hanging out ... | |
| 1 yr old kitten vs .10 year old cat | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: For 10 years now, I've been an extremely happy owner of a female cat named Nye. A year ago I ... A: Barbara, I have two rules when it comes to cat inter-relationships. (1) All human interference is ... | |
| I dont know whats wrong with my cat please help | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Well last night i gave her , her treat of canned cat food i only gave her 2 tablespoons of it and ... A: Evelyn, While I am not a vet, it seems to me you should get your kitty to a veterinarian as soon as ... | |
| Hair loss on front legs. | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have three cats. One, a male is six years old and from a pet center with short hair. The other two ... A: Leanne, This sounds like an overgrooming situation due to itching. You need to work with your vet ... | |
| Is my kitten pregnant | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: My Kitten 'Bella' is about 5months old. I have hand reaised her from 2weeks old. She is an inside ... A: Jacinta, It sounds as if she might be. She really is too young to have kittens, but, at this point ... | |
| separating feral kittens | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been feeding a feral cat, who is finally letting me pet her.She has had kittens about 4 weeks ... A: Gianna, This is often a difficult situation. They really should be with mama another few weeks, ... | |
| Grinding Sound / Lip Smacking | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old spayed domestic shorthair female has developed the habit of what sounds like teeth ... A: Ed, I do not know how to diagnose for pancreatitis, per se. However, the blood work should show ... | |
| Grinding Sound / Lip Smacking | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old spayed domestic shorthair female has developed the habit of what sounds like teeth ... A: Ed, Remember, I am not a vet, but I would suspect a gingivitis or stomatitis problem in the mouth. ... | |
| Nursing Cat | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a Cat that had 5 kittens 4 weeks ago, I'm worried that she cant nurse her kittens much ... A: Patricia, At 4 weeks, the kittens can be weaned. I would do so, immediately, since you are in the ... | |
| Moving and need advice | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have bought our first house and will soon be moving into it. We are having two of ... A: Elizabeth, The thing about cats is they have to got through a "getting to know you" ritual with ... | |
| Male cat mother new male kitten | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I've had my older male cat for several months and until now he was the only pet in my house. Just a ... A: Angie, Often neutered males make great nurse maids to very young kittens. So, this behavior, ... | |
| bald spots with sores | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a male, neutered cat in January 2009, according to the information I have he was wormed in ... A: Margie, Remember, I am not a vet, but I would see a vet with him. It may be anything from some ... | |
| 13 Yr old (Spayed) female urinated, a red color once | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have to senior cats, one male 15, one female 13. both are fixed. Each has their own litter box. ... A: John, At age 13, Lacey is geriatric (and very pretty, by the way!!!!). Like elder humans, elder ... | |
| New cat mom behaviour | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: My cat just gave birth to four kittens yesterday, i was with her the whole labour, so i know there ... A: Kelly, Often, for the first few days after birth mama cat can be rather distracted, especially, if ... | |
| something mayb wrong with my kittens | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: They are indoor cats and dont get to go outside. the kittens where born august 30 and they just ... A: September, This all sounds normal. The eyes are not really black, it is just that the pupils are ... | |
| help! | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: help my cat has had kitten and stopped feeding them so we brought them in well we think that she ... A: Joy, I am afraid they will have to be hand raised until they can be weaned (about 3-4 weeks of ... | |
| cat acting crazy | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My 14 yr old female cat has been throwing all of her water out of her bowl, she is not drinking it. ... A: Marie, At age 14 cats are considered geriatric and as such, like older people, can develop ... | |
| my older male cat | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: i have an older male cat, seems happy, but is sensitive around his mouth are lately, he is ... A: Pierre, Dental problems with older cats are very common. It sounds to me as if you need a dental ... | |
| Cat aggresstion towards her kitten | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: My cat gave birth to a litter of 5 kittens. We chose to keep one (a male), who is now 6 months. ... A: Kristina, I am glad things are easing up. Yes, they are playing. Cats play very, very roughly. If ... | |
| cat in heat odor | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Last night I picked up my 5-month old kitten(I'm guessing that she's 5 months old, she is somewhat ... A: Laura, Even in season, female cat urine is not all that strong. I would get her to a vet and see if ... | |
| Cat | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an older pregnant cat and an abandoned 3 week old kitten, can the older cat nurse the kitten? ... A: Anna, We like to wean our kittens using a good strained meat baby food (only ingredients strained ... | |
| My Missing Male Cat | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Spencer has for the past couple of years, also a couple of weeks ago, taken off for about 2days and ... A: Vickie, It sounds as if you have done most of what can be done. The only other thing I can think ... | |
| my cat | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: how do u know when they are about to give birth? A: Sadie, OK, I am going to give you a bit of an information dump on what to expect during the very ... | |
| Outdoor cat | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My mom wants to get rid of our cat because she's been peeing on our furniture, but said we can only ... A: Jenny, Is she spayed? Has anyone checked to see why she is not using her litter box to pee? Often ... | |
| my cat | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: 30am until PM but today she doesn't seem herself the kittens look ok she seem scared and when she ... A: Amanda, I would take her to your vet for a post natal exam. Having kittens that close together is ... | |
| cat brings things in her litter box | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: so my cat is about a year old, and she was using her litter box normally, and a couple months ago my ... A: Leslee, I have cats that put some toys in the litter box. Cats have their peculiar habits, and you ... | |
| Constipated Cat | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a boy cat named Scribbles and for the past month he has not gone to poop, and I have taking ... A: Shioban, Remember, I am not a vet!!!!! Meanwhile, you have not told me Scribbles age. Has your ... | |
| 10-11 Kitten, Digestive Problem? | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: About a week ago I rescued a tabby kitten who was been meowing since square one. The woman who ... A: Nathan, You may or may not be right about the constant meowing, There are cats who talk all the ... | |
| My cat's mean disposition all of sudden. | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: My cat was sick with a upper respitory infection a month ago, so she was treated with antibiotics, ... A: Karen, Cats do not change personality over night unless something is wrong. I am not a vet, but I ... | |
| 2 week old kitten who seems to have flea animia | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 week old kitten and the kitten is very weak and breaths very hard i realized that he was ... A: Chantel, There are flea shampoos that are OK for kittens, even kittens that young. How do you know ... | |
| My cats now hate each other | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: A few days ago both my cats, who are spayed and sisters, were laying in the window together and all ... A: Katie, Unfortunately, it is quite normal. One or the other or both may have seen a strange cat ... | |
| Cat sleeps in bathroom? | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: We got a Burmese kitten about a month ago. The first few nights I kept her in the bathroom and took ... A: Dina, We all make our rules about where and when pets are allowed to roam in the house. If the ... | |
| Cat | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an older pregnant cat and an abandoned 3 week old kitten, can the older cat nurse the kitten? A: Anna, Yes, the pregnant cat can nurse the 3 week old kitten, if she has milk. However, at 3 weeks, ... | |
| cats fighting | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have two norweigen forest cats, female 2 years old and a male 1year old. Eddie male cat is always ... A: Sandy, You did not mention if the Argenta and Eddie are spayed and neutered! This could make all ... | |
| please helppppp | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: my sister's cat goes to the bathroom in the cat box except like 5 times a week i find poop behind my ... A: Amanda, Have you tried having another litter pan. Cats can get very territorial about litter pans, ... | |
| Cat aggresstion towards her kitten | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My cat gave birth to a litter of 5 kittens. We chose to keep one (a male), who is now 6 months. ... A: Kristina, Has your 6 month old tried to breed his mother? He is about the age where he is reaching ... | |
| stray kitten | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: We found a tiny kitten looks like 5-6 weeks old. The kitten was on the side of the road by ... A: Jennifer, What a cute brown mackerel tabby domestic short haired kitten!!!!! I would keep the ... | |
| my cat | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant this is her second pregnancy two days ago she had a bit of white discharge and ... A: Karla, I would concur with your vet's assessment. However, getting ready to have them may mean she ... | |
| Aggressive older cat | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: In the last two months, a male cat that I rescued about6 years ago and that gets along and even ... A: William, Have you had the cat to a vet to check to see if there are any medical problems that might ... | |
| My Guy Cat Likes The Toilet Seat Up | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I am asking you this question because you answered someone's question about cats using human ... A: Charlotte, I am afraid I have had no experience with training a cat to use a toilet. I do know ... | |
| My 1 year old female cat is causing trouble | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: My one year old cat, Nala (spayed & declawed), is very hyper most of the time. She loves to bother ... A: Maria, Some cats are very hyper and may or may not grow out of that kitten like phase. When these ... | |
| older cat | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: my cats is 15 years, I recently got a divorce and had to leave him at the house with ex because of ... A: Kay, Like people, cats do suffer from separation anxiety. Usually, cats get over that in a couple ... | |
| Help with a manx | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a three year old male manx. That doesn't get along with other animals. Is there anything I ... A: Amanda, Apparently, your Manx does not tolerate any other animals inside. Usually, adults tolerate ... | |
| Kittens dying | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Four weeks ago my mum cat gave birth to 5 kittens. At around 2 - 3 weeks one kitten stopped eating, ... A: Tamara, You need to find a way to secure the kittens so that they are safe from any kind of vermin. ... | |
| my cat | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant this is her second pregnancy two days ago she had a bit of white discharge and ... A: Karla, The first question I would have is how far along is she. Most queens have their kittens on ... | |
| Cat invasion... | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: There is a neighborhood mama cat that has given birth in the insulation under my mobile home. I ... A: Deano, Can you wait about 4-5 weeks? By then the kittens will be weaned and mama will probably ... | |
| cat pooping on the floor | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat who is 1 1/2 and I've had him since he was a kitten. We have another cat that hes grown ... A: Gina, There are usually two possible causes of litter box problems, medical or behavioral. I would ... | |
| Breeding cats with temperament problems | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning, When we breed cats we are breeding to improve the breed. Wanting to breed better ... A: Diane, I am in agreement with you. My personal opinion is that temperament is more genetic than ... | |
| Male Cat smells like urine | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: My 16 month old, male, desexed cat has suddenly started smelling like urine. He has always been ... A: Tiffany, At age 16, your boy is quite geriatric, but, congratulations for taking such good care of ... | |
| Can a female cat produce milk for someones elses kitten? | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: We recently got a male kitten for our 2 year old female cat. She hasn't been done and we haven't got ... A: Rachel, No the kitten is getting no milk. Probably, the kitten was taken away from mama and its ... | |
| Cat Dander | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: My new cat leaves tiny black specks behind, which are very noticeable on my bed sheets. Is this cat ... A: Courteny, If you put some water on the black specs, do they turn red? If so, it is flea dirt and ... | |
| Cat vomitting | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have two long haired sisters about a year old, both are fed in the same way and the same food. One ... A: Claire, How old are the sisters? Secondly, do you know whether or not the cat food company changed ... | |
| cat aggression | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: i apologize in advance for the length of this email: i wanted to know what to do about cat ... A: Heather, If Jade is pregnant, she needs to be isolated from all the others. If not, she needs to ... | |
| cats labor?? | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: She is acting strange. Lying on her side and is passing a blood tinged discharge. Her nipples are ... A: Liz, I was out of town virtuall all Friday and Saturday, so I am just getting to this. I am sorry ... | |
| Manx | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am fostering a 4+ week old manx kitten that I am trying to wean due to constant runny poop, he has ... A: Rose, Do you know that he is not constipated? They can have runny stool and be constipated at the ... | |
| Manx | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am fostering a 4+ week old manx kitten that I am trying to wean due to constant runny poop, he has ... A: Rose, I am not sure what the question is here. Do you want a weaning protocol or some other hints ... | |
| Help! How do I make sure this kitten lives? | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I found a kitten on the street yesterday and he/she doesnt even have his/her eyes open yet.I think ... A: Joanna, OK, you will have to hand raise it, and it clearly can take formula from a bottle until the ... | |
| Introducing Cats into Newborn Household | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am moving to back home and I have two female cats who are 6 months old, however I am bringing them ... A: Stacey, For now, until the kittens are weaned and away from mama, it would be best to keep your ... | |
| Kittens and their father | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: My cat has just given birth to three beautiful kitten The mother is doing fine with them. its the ... A: Tarek, It is best to keep other pets and small children away from mama and her kittens. It is not ... | |
| Is our siamese cat pregnant | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: We are slightly confused, are Siamese cat Chula went to stud in July and from the dates she is ... A: Katherine, The nipples may not turn bright pink again until right before birth. Here are some ... | |
| cats labor?? | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: She is acting strange. Lying on her side and is passing a blood tinged discharge. Her nipples are ... A: Liz, All you can do is wait. Do you know when she was bred? If so, you count 69 days, and, if she ... | |
| very little fur on kittren | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I rescued an abandoned black kitten we reckon was a couple of weeks old. We have been ... A: Mohsin, I would not worry about drinking water at this point. If the kitten is getting enough ... | |
| Traveling across country | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: In a month we will be moving our 4 cats across the country. We will have a vehicle that is large ... A: Debbie, We have traveled long distances with our cats and they do fine. Your idea of having litter ... | |
| cats labor?? | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: She is acting strange. Lying on her side and is passing a blood tinged discharge. Her nipples are ... A: Liz, It sounds to me as if the kittens are close to being born. We usually just check on the queen ... | |
| Is our siamese cat pregnant | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: We are slightly confused, are Siamese cat Chula went to stud in July and from the dates she is ... A: Katherine, The best time to check for pregnancy is about 3 weeks after the breeding took place. The ... | |
| Large litter - 9 kittens | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I am concerned about the large litter that a cat I took in had. There is 9 kittens. I weighed them ... A: Stephen, Just make sure you do not overfeed. If you offer the nurser, and the kitten is full, it ... | |
| cats red / pink things | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: The last 2 days I noticed my cat pooped out something that's red / pink, about a centimeter round ... A: Louise, If she is not spayed, I would wonder if it is a partially formed kitten?!?!?!? Otherwise, ... | |
| cat behavior | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Our 16 year old cat and our first out of 3 is not going in the litter box. We've gone to using 3, ... A: Mary Lou, Congratulations on raising a cat to the ripe old age of 16 years!!!!! Have you tried ... | |
| cat breeding check-up | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a persian stud for my persian female who is currently in heat. The stud will be ... A: Moe, It depends on what the vet at the other end is checking on. We usually have a FeLV/FIV test ... | |
| Queen cat | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: it wasn't planed it kinda just happened. Shes almost a year old, but i know she's been expecting ... A: Jessica, Yes, that is the mucous plug. I have seen it come out and still have a week left. ... | |
| kitten health | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: We trapped a 3-4 week old feral kitten. Over two She gained weight eating canned and dry Meow Mix. ... A: Bruce, At this age there are all kinds of bacterial and viral diseases kittens cat get. This ... | |
| new kitten | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to ask something. Well...I have a kitten (StarBurst) and she is 12 weeks old. A few ... A: Aleah, There are some cats who are so fastidious, they will not use a litter box once another cat ... | |
| Large litter - 9 kittens | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I am concerned about the large litter that a cat I took in had. There is 9 kittens. I weighed them ... A: Stephen, It would be a good idea to bottle feed those that are smallest, so they can catch up. I ... | |
| peeing on the carpets | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I've recently moved, and my 5 month old kitten has started peeing on the floors and carpets all over ... A: Kelsey, At age 5 months, your male may be feeling his hormones and this will cause inappropriate ... | |
| Persian cat | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: On the 18th of August I had to have my beautiful Persian boy of 16 and half put to sleep. He had ... A: Sheila, I am sorry for your loss!!!!!!! In my opinion, you did the right thing. Look at the ... | |
| Neutered Tom Cat Displays Whole Tendancies | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old neutered tom cat, who's name is Tom-Tom and he displays some characteristics ... A: Gillian, Remember, I am not a vet. The first thing I would do is to take Tom-Tom to the vet and ... | |
| Change of behaviour | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a female cat and a male cat (who is the son to the female). After the female cat gave birth ... A: Elicia, Sudden changes in behavior like this are often due to a medical issue. I would begin by ... | |
| Neurotic Siamese licking herself bald | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Greetings! Thank you for taking the time to review my question. Calliope is about 2 years old, but ... A: Kerry, I am not a vet, but from your description, the most likely cause of the over grooming you ... | |
| After Breeding | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I would like to ask you, that what happens next from when a mother kitten or cat has just given ... A: Jimmy, Some females, will be very protective of the kittens and very aggressive to everyone for a ... | |
| Sick kitten. | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: We have four seven week old kittens. Recently, we noticed our little peach one has been having ... A: Amy, Remember, I am not a vet! No, I would get him to the vet first to see what might be going on. ... | |
| Alpha Cat has Died; Two Cats Fighting for Dominance | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My senior alpha cat had to be put down two weeks ago with colon failure. The remaining two cats, ... A: Heatherly, I have thought about this one. The simple truth is that there is nothing you can really ... | |
| Bengal Cat Characteristics. | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I bought a bengal cat and i dont know exactly how bengals are, and i dont know if it is pure breed.. ... A: John, I am not very experienced on Bengals, but it looks like a pedigreed Bengal to me. I would ... | |
| new mother cat | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My cat had 3 kittens about a 1 1/2 weeks ago. She has recently become very overprotective. She ... A: Brei, After a week and a half, she should be more tolerant of you. Usually, overprotectiveness of ... | |
| Cats | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: we are group of siniece teacher we would you to answer our question what is the maximum age of the ... A: Norman, This is difficult to answer. Normally domestic cats have a 12-15 year life span, if they ... | |
| rescued kittens | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I adopted to male 4 month old kittens at the kettle so sweet didn't want me to put him down. Him is ... A: Barry, I would leave them be and let them come to you. In time, their natural kitten curiosity ... | |
| Mom full of milk, kittens died | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I took in a small stray who had 3 kittens 3 weeks ago Wed. They seemed to be doing great. Just ... A: Lorri, I am so sorry you lost the kittens!!!!! The milk will dry up in a couple of weeks. The ... | |
| excessive bleeding during heat | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an almost year old cat that has not been fixed. She has had vaginal bleeding that is actually ... A: Reneè, Have you had your cat to check for a pyometria? Vaginal bleeding in cats ius not common ... | |
| Could my cat be bipolar? | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: About 8 years ago we brought home my cat Angel who was stray kitten, and have had him since. Hes ... A: Laura, I have been pondering this for several days now!!!!! First off, cats do not react well to ... | |
| Cat has a new owner | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: My mate gave me his cat this morning. He is 10 months old. Unfortunately, he is quite stressful with ... A: Paul, It is hard to tell what is going on. Was this cat aggressive with your mate? I suspect this ... | |
| Kittens on Airplane (sorry..) | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I am currently visiting California and my aunt has been given the duty of taking care of three ... A: Annalyse, Most airlines, these days, let you take a cat on board as long as the carrier fits under ... | |
| Bengal cat keeps returning 10miles to old home after our move | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I am having problems with my 4 year old neutered male bengal. I used to live in a large town and my ... A: Kerri, As you have discovered, cats are incredibly territorial and once installed in a territory, ... | |
| clumping litter stuck in between kitty"s toes | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently captured a feral kitten(approx. 16 weeks old) from the alley behind my home. It took some ... A: Ken, One thing us breeders have discovered is that clumping litter and kittens make for a bad ... | |
| Maine coons and dogs | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a nine year old full bred Maine Coon (boy) and a 13 year old (girl) shelter cat that is part ... A: Holli Maine Coons are pretty dog friendly, but I would avoid breeds like Pit Bulls, Rotweilers, ... | |
| reintroducing lost cat | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Cat ran away 10/05 night before move out of state. Has been fed as 'stray' for past 3 1/2 years by ... A: Rene, Wow, what an incredible tale!!!!!!!! Okay, after 3 1/2 years, it will be like introducing ... | |
| Tail chasing | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr. old neutered male who lays around a lot and does nothing. Just lately he has begun ... A: Metha, This is a great question, unfortunately I have no answer!!!!! I have no idea why they ... | |
| Kitten's coat change | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I am fostering a litter for our local humane society, and I have a conundrum. One of the kittens, a ... A: Amanda, Given the weather, it is shedding season and your kitten has grown what the Persian ... | |
| Fractured 4-week kitten | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: my question is regarding a 4-week kitten I adopted from the streets. Yesterday, while she was ... A: Sue, Remember, I am not a vet. At 4 weeks, unfortunately, there is not much the vet can do. If the ... | |
| Introducing a New Cat | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: My neighbor and I are trying to re-home 4 cats that were abandoned recently. I have a one bedroom ... A: Maggie, First off, thank you for being an angel and trying to re-home cats. This is not always ... | |
| grooming | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have two persians one is friendly and easy to groom (constantly) the other is very aloof and bolts ... A: Richard, What we do with kittens who are not sure they want to be groomed is, first, to make sure ... | |
| my cat and new litten not getting on | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: i got a kitten about 5 weeks ago and my older cat who we have had about 4 years hates the kitten ... A: Paul, This is not surprising. 5 weeks is certainly a long enough time for the two to figure out ... | |
| cat licking open sore? | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: First of a bit of history. Took our 4 year old Burmese to the vet in Mar of this year. Had licked ... A: Garry, Remember, I am not a vet!!!!! Also, I am assuming your vet has ruled out a fungus infection ... | |
| Siamese old lady can't hold water | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My fiance has a 14-16 *(no one can remember how old exactly) Siamese female cat. I have been living ... A: Katherine, At age 14-16, this Siamese girl would be considered geriatric. Also, sudden changes in ... | |
| Keeping Kittens locked up. | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have two 4 month old kittens whom are sisters and i was wondering if it is best to keep them ... A: Ryan, I am not sure what your reasoning is in keeping them locked up. At 4 months of age, kittens ... | |
| cat | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: my cat will not eat or drink anything and he is slobbering and his mouth is black inside and he has ... A: Amber, Remember, I am not a vet, but from the sounds of it, your cat needs to see a vet ... | |
| Older Female Cat | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old female, indoor only cat, who is constantly going into heat. This has become a ... A: Terry, I am afraid, the only real way to prevent heats in cats, that I know of, is spaying. You ... | |
| kittens breathing | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband got me a kitten for my B-Day and it has a kittie cold, that is what the County called it ... A: Brenda, Remember, I am not a vet! Kittens tend to sleep and breathe, mostly through their noses ... | |
| kitten on board | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a four week old orphaned kitten that is now 10oz. and is eating 4 to 6 hrs apart. I have to ... A: Sarah, I am glad your kitten did well and you are home. I would not worry too much about ... | |
| my cat looks like she is attacing kittens | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old cat I rescued she had 4 kittens, now 11 days old. she has started to moan a lot ... A: Abigail, I am assuming you have the cat box with the new kittens away from any other pets and small ... | |
| kitten on board | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a four week old orphaned kitten that is now 10oz. and is eating 4 to 6 hrs apart. I have to ... A: Sarah, Basically, the only health issue is that the kitten has not had any shots or immunization ... | |
| time passage | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me if a cat has any perception as to how long they have been alone in a house, I've ... A: Marilyn, We know that cats perceive time differently than we do. It may very well be that 5 ... | |
| cat | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My 13 year old cat started to poop outside the liter box last year. The box is located in our ... A: Janet, At age 13, your cat can be considered geriatric. When you added the boxes, were they in the ... | |
| New kitten | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat that we got at pets mart. She was four years old when we got and we have had her about ... A: Robert, The hissing, spitting, and posturing is part of the "getting to know you" rituals cats go ... | |
| cats peeing on things | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I recently moved in together, him with a dog and female cat and my two male cats. ... A: Megan, This does sound like a behavioral issue. Your male cats are probably upset with all the ... | |
| Stray Cat Dying | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I found a stray cat he is really thin , to the point that I can feel his bones. I want to know what ... A: Alma, He really does need to see a vet! However, he is probably dehydrated, so as a stop gap, you ... | |
| Cats | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Is it typical for cats to lick people like dogs do? I've had a cat in my household for several years ... A: William, Typical? Maybe? We, too, have a cat that loves to lick people, especially on their faces. ... | |
| serious cat's disease | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: one of my 1.5 year cat is in very serious condition since a few days despite of all medication. The ... A: Naureen, I am not a vet, but it sounds as if the vets are treating symptoms and do not know the ... | |
| Wanted to give you an update | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Since I lost my hamster Peanut I am doing better. Alot better than I did with losing Toby. I have ... A: Danielle, Friends of mine used to find lost dogs. When dogs get lost, they travel in ever widening ... | |
| cat attack | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: About 8 weeks ago we adopted an 18 month male cat from a rescue society. He was neutered right ... A: Johnna, It would be really nice if you had a good history of this cat. I suspect this attack ... | |
| sick Bengal Kitten | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: We recently bought two Bengal kittens, they are 20 weeks old. They have been doing great and the ... A: Andrea, I am so sorry for your loss!!!!!!!!!! I understand the vaccine company's perspective. If ... | |
| cat pooping outside of litter box | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 cats both 7 years old. One has now decided to have a bowel movement outside of the litter ... A: Sue, When there is a sudden change of litter pan behavior, and absolutely nothing has changed, it ... | |
| HELP NO RESPONSIVE KITTEN | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: 2 month old kitten lost eye & is wee one... 1.2#.was at Vets 2x so far JUST 1 week ago Vet said ... A: Joanne, I am both surprised and pleased by this kitten's miraculous recovery. I would not worry ... | |
| Maggots. | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I've noticed that the last time I went to change my cats Litter, there were maggots in the litter. I ... A: Jani, They probably are not maggots but some kind of worms. If there have been fleas, they ... | |
| blood spotting | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: female 17 yr old cat who has never been sick. started spotting blood, not severe, but leaves ... A: Mark, Congratulations on providing such good care, your kitty has lived to 17 years of age, so ... | |
| sore mouth | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My one-year old kitten has not been eating for the last 3/4 days which is unusual since it's her ... A: Susan, Remember, I am not a vet. Given the history, I would bet that the new kitten brought ... | |
| Odd Colored Kittens | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: We took in a stray that had been hanging around when we noticed that she was very pregnant. We fed ... A: Taryn, Wow, what a great question. What you are seeing along the back and undersides is kitten ... | |
| Nursing Cat | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat who is nursing right now, and each time the kittens begin to drink, the mother cat ... A: Jennifer, Yes this is normal behavior and a sign of high contentment. If you watch the kittens ... | |
| cats | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: how many kinds of cats are there in the world ? A: Antar, There are domestic cats and between 36-38 different species of non-domestic cats (depending ... | |
| Cat behavioral issues | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I've had my cat for a little over 6 years but I was told that he was almost a year old when I got ... A: Amber, Your 7 year old neutered male cat is the right demographic for possible urinary tract ... | |
| Dull greasy looking cat fur | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Norm, I've entered a few cat shows with my Maine coon female and see a world of difference between ... A: Marlene, The biggest problem people have is not rinsing enough between each shampoo. This is ... | |
| Milk dried up? | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: We believe that our mother cat's milk has dried up. How can we tell? A: Niecie, How old are the kittens? Are they weaned? How long has it been since she nursed any ... | |
| HELP NO RESPONSIVE KITTEN | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: 2 month old kitten lost eye & is wee one... 1.2#.was at Vets 2x so far JUST 1 week ago Vet said ... A: Joanne, I am afraid this sounds like a lost cause. By now, I would expect that the kitten will ... | |
| Cat just gave birth | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: my cat just gave birth aproximately 24 hours ago, and I'd like to know if I should take her and her ... A: Nal, Yes, a post natal check up is always a good idea. If you take both her and the newborns, put ... | |
| birth control fo feral cats | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I live out in the country and I have approx 7 'feral' cats that stop by looking for food. I have ... A: Bob, As far as I know, there is no effective birth control that can be reliably given to feral ... | |
| cat has a runny nose and sneezes often | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: Ok so my cat is 8 years old has some allergy issues. she recently started going outside but there is ... A: Adrian, Usually, yellow-green snot indicates an infection. If her past history is that this seems ... | |
| Male cat (fixed) in pseudo-heat | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a four-year old, FIXED (at about six months), male house cat that periodically (about every ... A: Mike, Thank you for your correction and giving me the newer data. I have changed it to public, ... | |
| HEAVY, EXAGERATED ABDOMINAL BREATHING | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: A few weeks ago i noticed that one of my cats has heavy, exaggerated breathing from the abdominal ... A: Peter, Remember, I am not a vet, but, you hit the nail on the head. You really do need to see your ... | |
| Male cat (fixed) in pseudo-heat | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a four-year old, FIXED (at about six months), male house cat that periodically (about every ... A: Mike, Spaying the females may make a difference. When this episode occurs again, I would take your ... | |
| Male cat (fixed) in pseudo-heat | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a four-year old, FIXED (at about six months), male house cat that periodically (about every ... A: MIke, Remember, I am not a vet, but it sure sounds to me as if his hormones may be out of kilter. ... | |
| Male/Female Integration issues | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My friend Jamie and I recently moved in together. I have a 2 year old grey Tabby and she has a 3 1/2 ... A: Jamie, What I am about to tell you is very counter intuitive. I would let them meet each other ... | |
| Is there hope | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I found a 5 week old cat (estimate), which appears to be a siamize on the sidewalk thursday ... A: Tina, I suppose he could recover, but it does sound as if he had a head injury and it is unclear ... | |
| very dirty foster cat | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a fairly experienced cat person. I am fostering a very thin queen with 5 kittens. She was ... A: Lynne, I am wondering if she is still itching back there from the tapeworm problem. It sounds to ... | |
| only one baby .. | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: two days ago, my cat gave birth to one kitten. it died this morning. it feels like she still has a ... A: Ashley, Your vet will probably be open Monday, so, if your queen does not do anything more, I would ... | |
| orphaned kitten in Greece | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved to a Greek island with lots of stray cats. Withing two hours of stepping off the ... A: Megan, Remember, I am not a vet!!!!! Assuming the enema loosened things up, she may not poop for a ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a cat that is 11 months she is pregnant but noy sure how far along she is i am guessing 4 ... A: Debbie, Having her kittens at one year of age should not be a problem. However, as this is your ... | |
| retained placenta in himalayian cat | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old Himalayian cat gave birth to kitttens two days ago, yet she has not delivered all ... A: Deann, I have found that counting placentas can be a lost cause with a large litter. As a matter ... | |
| problems bonding with new kittens | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired two 8 week old half siamese/half himalayan kittens,(1 male and 1 female)for my ... A: Holly, At age 8 weeks, kittens are too busy to bond with anyone except their siblings. The good ... | |
| cats toilet habits | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My cat goes to the toilet outside, we don't have a litte tray because we trained to let us know when ... A: Zoe, Unless your neighbor has actually seen your cat pooping at her back door it could be any ... | |
| my kittens are dying | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: please help me... my mother cat just had her first litter and they are three weeks old. she has been ... A: Casey, Remember, I am not a vet, but usually this type of thing is either a "hot" virus or mother's ... | |
| 23 year old cat | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My cat won't eat anything. He acts like he doesn't know where he's at. He just wanders around the ... A: Anita, Congratulations on providing such good cat care!!!!!!!!!! Your cat made it to age 23 ... | |
| cat grooming | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I am starting to show cats. Some people have recommended that I start bathing my kitten using ... A: Janna, You have not told me what the breed is and what the color and pattern are of the cat you are ... | |
| kitten | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: can my kitten of 3 months get preganat now A: Vikki, I have heard of 4 month old kittens going into heat, but not a 3 month old. However, I ... | |
| 8 day old kitten | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP I HAVE A 8 DAY OLD KITTEN AND HES EATING GREAT,BUT THE LAST 5 DAYS HES HAD NO BOWEL ... A: Crystal, Is mama still taking care of the kitten? If so, she is pottying the kitten and taking ... | |
| Missing cat | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: My cat fell asleep on top of our work car under the ladders and we didnt see her. After driving 1KM ... A: Aimee, WOW!!!!!!!!!! 20 km away. Most cats do not wander that far away from their home territory, ... | |
| Worried about my cat | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: My cat is about 7 yrs old and is spade. She was fine yesterday but when i came home from work last ... A: Philippe, Remember, I am not a vet, but, you must get your cat into your vet immediately. It could ... | |
| new cat and kittens | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: A few months ago a cat wandered up on our porch. With nobody claiming the cat, we kept her and ... A: Bethany, As far as resources for help with neutering and spaying, you need to check with your local ... | |
| My cats cleanliness | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6mo. old sphynx kitten. He is not interested in cleaning his own butt. We had hope after he ... A: Reni, Is he having firm poops? Are his anal glands impacted? It may also be that if you stop ... | |
| cat dander | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: My cat has dander. I brush her every day. I also use these cleaning cloths that I bought from ... A: Laurie, Unfortunately, a bath would be in order, but I understand your reluctance!!!!!!!!!! I ... | |
| cat lactating | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: My cat had kittens that are now in new homes but she is very heavy with milk and i am worried that ... A: Carol, Normally, after the kittens have stopped nursing, it takes a couple of weeks (2-3 weeks) for ... | |
| found pregnant cat | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: She looks like shes ready to give birth (size wise) and the fact that you can see the kittens ... A: Lorraine, OK, I am going to give you a bit of an information dump on what to expect during the very ... | |
| my cat's behavior | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My three year old neutered tabby started about 6 months ago walking on us and using all four feet ... A: Kim, That behavior is a new one on me. If, while he is doing this behavior he is making kneading ... | |
| cat with runny nose | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: About a month ago I found a siamese male cat. He adapted well to our house, 2 kids and 2 female ... A: Kellie, Yes, it could be an upper respiratory infection, and, yes, it could be allergies. I suspect ... | |
| concerned | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My cat cookie had a litter of 3 kittens on sathurday and 2 died today. It is her 4th litter and ... A: Tina, This is unusual behavior for the mama, indeed!!!!! If she will let you feed the baby and the ... | |
| Fighting Abyssinians | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 Abyssinians, both female, but different breeder- Lizzy is a Ruddy who is about 5 years ... A: Nicole, Either they will get along again or they won't. I would just leave them be and see if they ... | |
| Newborn Foster Babies | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have just acquired 4 very newborn Kittens as they were abandoned by a young, in-experienced Mother ... A: Stacey, You want to fed them twice a day. Have they had their shots? That is the next order of ... | |
| Domasticated cat/kittens not humanized | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Our outdoor cat gave birth to 4 kittens on Mothers Day. They were in a very safe unreachable ... A: LeeAnn, You need to get them into your house into one room, where you can work with them. Once ... | |
| nursing kitten | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: MY female cat almost 1 year old My male cat almost 5 months old We had the female fixed while she ... A: Carrie, You can get an old sock and cut of the toes and cut it to length and put it on the female ... | |
| fat agoraphobic manx | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: My cat, Rascal is about 5 years old. My sister and I found him under a bush one halloween crying for ... A: Rachel, The problem is that cats have long memories about bad things that have happened. So, until ... | |
| I've lost yet another pet | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Well I was doing great with getting over Toby until yesterday. I had to put my hamster Peanut to ... A: Danielle, As hard as it has been to lose Peanut so soon after losing Toby, I do not get the same ... | |
| Fighting Abyssinians | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 Abyssinians, both female, but different breeder- Lizzy is a Ruddy who is about 5 years ... A: Nicole, It is possible a strange cat has been hanging around the house and when one of your cats ... | |
| newly altered male humping | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: My 4 month old kittens both got altered today. Now the male won't leave the female alone. Holding ... A: Coleenn, It often takes a good 4-6 weeks for all the hormones to dissipate. So, the male could ... | |
| Siamese Shelter Cat | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: Quick question... my husband and I just adopted a beautiful 14 year old male from a local shelter. ... A: Jolean, The odds are that he is a feral with a Siamese pattern, but there are people out there who ... | |
| Are Calico Cats more verbal than other cats | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a calico cat that is a real talker. I've had other cats before but they have never been this ... A: Ann, You just got lucky as most calicos do not seem to be any more vocal than any other color of ... | |
| My cat has gone nuts! | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Himalayan Persian mix, named Kaliber, he is about 2 years old and neutered when he was 6 ... A: Mandy, It sounds as if Kaliber did not recognize Guinness because he did not smell right. Cats ... | |
| panting in kittens | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have just noticed that my 1 week old kittens are panting in their box, they also pant when you ... A: Ann, Are you sure they are panting? Some very young kittens hiss at everything, which in there ... | |
| I've lost yet another pet | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Well I was doing great with getting over Toby until yesterday. I had to put my hamster Peanut to ... A: Danielle, I am so sorry to hear about Peanut!!!!! It sounds to me as if you are taking a more ... | |
| Finding lost kittens | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Our kittens have been lost for five days. We have visited the properties around ours and they have ... A: Cats tend to stay in their home territory. However, cats are very good at hiding in plain site. ... | |
| What kind of cat do I have? | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a black cat that has what I would call black stripes also. They almost look like ghost ... A: Justyn, At 3 months of age, the shadow stripes you are seeing are kitten stripes and usually ... | |
| male and female cats living together | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: In the process of adoption..Male and Female kittens same litter and they appear to be twins..They ... A: Peg, Cats will breed if they are able whether or not they are related. So, the female can be ... | |
| What kind of cat do I have? | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a black cat that has what I would call black stripes also. They almost look like ghost ... A: Justyn, A picture might help, but it sounds as if you probably have a black smoke. How old is this ... | |
| cat | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: our cat has been missing for about a week now. she returned to us, shes about 12 yrs old in cat ... A: Dave, Remember, I am not a vet. I believe she suffered some kind of trauma and, since the wound is ... | |
| Age of cat getting pregnant | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: How old can a cat be to get pregnant? Also, when is the best time to spay or neuter? A: Mary, I have seen female kittens come into season as young as 4 to 4.5 months of age. So, that age ... | |
| Remove blood stains from cat's fur? | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old male cat who was diagnosed with severe acne under his chin and on his lips about ... A: Eileen, It will grow out with the next coat change. You can try hydrogen peroxide which would be ... | |
| out door adult male cat did not come home for 2 nights | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My outdoor cat that I have had for 6yrs. has been going outside for about 2yrs now. I let him out ... A: Meg, I think Boo is a bit upset with having a new 4 legged edition to the household. Fortunately, ... | |
| liquid from butt of cat (anal gland related) | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a female cat 7 yrs old that I just took to the vet because I thought she needed to have her ... A: t, Remember I am not a vet. Your vet should have shown you how to express the anal glands of your ... | |
| Flem | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My cat just spit up some greenish looking flem. She's never sick and is still very active. Right ... A: Deidra, If it is a one time occurrence, I would not worry too much about it. On the other hand, if ... | |
| tom dislikes our female | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a one year old tom cat he's beautiful and we wanted him to mate with my nieces 10 mos. old. ... A: Naomi, Has he ever bred before? Has the girl ever been bred before? How many times have you tried ... | |
| Cat has very hard teat after delivering | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My cat deliered 7 kittens yesterday, today I have noticed that one teat is very large and hard. Is ... A: Stephanie, Congratulations on your queen having her kittens successfully. Remember, I am not a ... | |
| Loving cat all of sudden very fearful | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I was volunteering at local shelter and "socialized" with mom and kittens for a month. Mom was ... A: Diane, Remember, I am not a vet, but most of the time, a sudden change in personality of a cat ... | |
| Missing cat | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: My cat fell asleep on top of our work car under the ladders and we didnt see her. After driving 1KM ... A: Aimee, Cats are usually pretty good at finding there ways back home. They are also excellent in ... | |
| labour | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: 50pm today,her second at 4.15 and her third at 5.00pm,I am certain she has at least one more inside ... A: Jason, Sometimes cats can wait a day or two between delivering the kittens in one horn of the ... | |
| Hard Poop outside the box | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I am having trouble keeping my cat hydrated I think. I have a drinkwell fountain and keep a glass ... A: Jmaie, I am still in favor of finding out why Lilly is constipated. If your current vet does not ... | |
| Hard Poop outside the box | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I am having trouble keeping my cat hydrated I think. I have a drinkwell fountain and keep a glass ... A: Jamie, Cats should have pretty hard poop. They tend to get most of their water from what they eat. ... | |
| one day old kitten can u help | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: i have one day old kittens. there mom had rejected them after birth. what do i do with them? A: Christina, I am afraid they will have to be hand raised until they can be weaned (about 3-4 weeks ... | |
| Cat | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Recently a cat has adopted myself and my husband. He is about one year old, I guess this because of ... A: Susan, It sounds as if your cat is not neutered. So, I would surmise that the tail "seizures" you ... | |
| I agree | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I agree there and it is working. That's what the vet said too. Danielle. ANSWER: Danielle, ... A: Danielle, It sounds to me as if your mood and demeanor have lifter quite a bit. I am so glad you ... | |
| Kitten with runny nose and eyes | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a 2 month old kitten about a week ago. He seems to sneeze a lot. His breathing seems ... A: Katie, If he has already had a round of vaccinations, I would take him in now. You do not want to ... | |
| Rabies vaccination | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I was reading a question about a cat acting strangely after a rabies shot, and wondered if you had ... A: Bobb, I am sorry for your loss!!!!! Yes, I have heard of this type of severe abreaction to a ... | |
| Cat Surgery aftermath-not the same cat? | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: My cat is Amelia, a brown striped shorthair, 8 years old, born here. She has been living with her ... A: Lynn, I am not a vet, but it sounds to me like your cat either had an abreaction to the anaesthetic ... | |
| 5 week old kittens | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 5 week old kittens that were born the night of 9th June. they are very happy healthy little ... A: Joanna, At 5 weeks, they need to be weaned. We like to start them off with a good strained meat ... | |
| puss in kitten's eye | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: i have been hand raising this kitten for a few weeks now. the mother wasnt letting her feed or it ... A: Tashia, Remember, I am not a vet, but, unfortunately, you will have to take the kitten to a vet. ... | |
| Cat is spayed but showing signs of pregancy | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: My cat was rescued and was spayed at the shelter. A few months ago she showed all the signs of going ... A: Jennifer, Remember, I am not a vet, but, I have heard of cases where the vet who did the spay job ... | |
| respitory issues | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: i rescued a cat that has lots of issues, but most of the them are better with the exception of his ... A: Linda, Without knowing the medical history of Graham, it is impossible to know what best to do. ... | |
| My 3 day old kitten has diarrhea | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Only one of the babies survived and he is now 3 days old today he is nursing off of his mom he has a ... A: Evelyn, It does sound mostly normal except it also sounds as if mon is pottying the kitten, but not ... | |
| Marking & Sexual Behavior | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a male short hair tuxedo cat. He's about 18 months old. We go him when he was 9 months old. ... A: Aaron, It almost sounds as if he may have a urinary tract infection. I would have him checked by ... | |
| Oreo | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Hey Norm, Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, alot has been going on lately. I took Oreo the vet ... A: Brittney, I am glad Oreo seems to be doing better. I would not worry about your other cats being ... | |
| Introducing a cover to an existing open litterbox | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have my master bedroom set up to acclimate my new 4.5 month old kitten who is scheduled to arrive ... A: Dana, Most kittens tell their litter pans by smell, so if you were to get a covered litter pan, I ... | |
| Oreo | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Hey Norm, Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, alot has been going on lately. I took Oreo the vet ... A: Brittney, I hate to second guess your vet, but there is no such thing as an FIP test!!!!! FIP ... | |
| cat | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: We adopted a rescue cat 3mo ago, we just adopted another one. Our problem is...the first one feels ... A: Catherine, Cats are nothing if not persistent. When you begin to have your cat lose weight, his ... | |
| advisable vaccinations | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Maybe this is a "vet question" but... based on your extensive experience as a breeder and judge what ... A: Judy, Depending on your jurisdiction, rabies vaccination may be required by law. If so, you should ... | |
| cat | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: We adopted a rescue cat 3mo ago, we just adopted another one. Our problem is...the first one feels ... A: Catherine, First of all NO is meaningless to cats!!!!! Cats also do not do well with negative ... | |
| Mom Cats behavior during and after birth | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Our cat is in the process of having her kittens. She wanted to go into our bedroom to have the ... A: Natty, Once she has had all of her kittens, she should settle down. I am also assuming she has ... | |
| spraying | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Until a few weeks ago, I had two cats living at home. One male, about 4, neutered very young. ... A: Aline, It is probably the new fellow, but, you can never be sure. Adding cats to a current ... | |
| cat still pregnant after giving birth 41 hours ago? | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: iv seen that you have said that it can take up to 48 hours however i am getting worried, she is ... A: Danielle, By now, I would certainly take her to the vet. The vet can x-ray her and see what may be ... | |
| cats | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: What is you theory on why cats seem to have 9 lives? thanks A: Stacey, This is a fun question, so I Googled cats 9 lives. Here are two of the more detailed ... | |
| my kitten | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: she is about 4 mnts old she has swollen tits dose any one know whats wrong A: Bethany, Let's assume she is NOT pregnant. She could be having a first season! I have seen their ... | |
| My cats due date is a puzzle | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: i need some help figuring out when my cat is due to give birth, last night i had a horrible dream ... A: Paigen Roberta, OK, here is a bit of an information dump that should be helpful. Cat gestation is ... | |
| cats tail | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a 8 month old cat who has a tail 31cm long what is the average size tail for a cat? and also ... A: Leeoni, Most cats' tails fit the length of the body. So, the average cat tail is equal to the ... | |
| Cat afraid of food | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Our cat is a ten year old male domestic longhair. He loves food and often woke up at all hours of ... A: Erin, At age 10, your cat is getting geriatric. When there is a sudden onset of strange behavior, ... | |
| 20 year old cat | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: My cat will be 20 years old in August.He has started acting a little strange lately like sleeping in ... A: Joe, Wow, good for you in taking such good care of your cat it has lived to age 20!!!!! Yeah, I ... | |
| kittens | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: my calico sissi is having her first litter what are the odds of multiple calicos i never understood ... A: Stacy, There are no real good stats on first litters. But 4 is a good round number. However, in a ... | |
| Cat not mating | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2yr+ old persian tom cat. I bought him specifically for breeding purposes. He shows no sign ... A: Amar, OK. Yes, the cat might still be able to mate, however, it is not certain the sperm will be ... | |
| Cat not mating | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2yr+ old persian tom cat. I bought him specifically for breeding purposes. He shows no sign ... A: Amar, Every cat is different, and it is not unusual in Persians for a male to be a slow starter. I ... | |
| Cat pregnancy/ Labor | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: we thougt her Expected due date to be around the july 15... Everything I know about a cat being ... A: Kristen & Brian, 7 Months is too young for a queen to be pregnant and having kittens. Be that as ... | |
| Maine Coone Cats | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: Are Maine Coon and other long hair cats comfortable in the Hawaii topics? A: Richard, Yes, they do well in the sub-tropics. However, you have to make sure they are combed ... | |
| Introducing two young females | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a British blue female who is 14 weeks old. I confined her to a room for a whole week ... A: Dana, Here is a fairly good protocol for introducing kittens. For the most part you are heading in ... | |
| My Pregnant Cat | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant. I know she has to be about due. I can't remember when she got pregnant though. ... A: Amber, About 50% of all kittens are born breech, so this really should not be a problem unless the ... | |
| can cats share there babies | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: A: Kelly, We let cats share litters all the time whenever we have two giving birth very close together ... | |
| concerned about a new mother cat | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have several concerns about our new mother cat. I took her in a few months ago. I believe that ... A: Becky, I am glad to hear that mama is doing OK and providing milk and does not mind you handling ... | |
| concerned about a new mother cat | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have several concerns about our new mother cat. I took her in a few months ago. I believe that ... A: Becky, What a lovely litter!!!!! Hemorrhaging for a few days after kittens are born is perfectly ... | |
| Elderly male cat very underweight. | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an elderly male Persian. I adopted him when I worked at an animal clinic about a 1 1/2- 2 ... A: Brittney, I am glad you are getting a second opinion. The stools do not sound like tritrich, but a ... | |
| Elderly male cat very underweight. | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an elderly male Persian. I adopted him when I worked at an animal clinic about a 1 1/2- 2 ... A: Brittney, Remember, I am not a vet, but, are his stools normal (like tootsie rolls) or black and ... | |
| I'm having good days and bad days. | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm having good days, bad days and terrible days without Toby. He was such a charecter and I think ... A: Danielle, It may not seem to you that you are moving on, but I detect a big improvement. The way ... | |
| cat drinking alot of water and lose of balance | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: My cat is a 4 year old calico. She has been spayed for about 3 years now. She has always been ... A: Brenda, I am not a vet, but, yes, it can be diabetes, but, it also could be kidney failure, and ... | |
| queening cat | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old cat and she just had kittens about 3 or 4 weeks ago her kittens died from a birth ... A: Heather, I am sorry you and the queen had such a bad experienc!!!!! Once the kittens stop nursing, ... | |
| siamese cats | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: what website do i go to to look at regular piont siamses kittens that are 50$ or less in Ohio!i have ... A: Erin, Pedigreed Siamese cats are not inexpensive. So, I am not sure if what you want is a domestic ... | |
| cats | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have two male neutered cats who until about one month ago always used the liter box. Now one is ... A: Debbie, Litter pan problems are usually due to either medical issues or behavioral problems. ... | |
| Cats long Incisor | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: that lives outside,as I am allergic to it, we have had him for at least 10 years, and I have ... A: Christina, I am not a vet, but incisors appearing to be longer as the cat ages may be perfectly ... | |
| reintroducing cats after surgery at vet | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: my two cats were best buddies; a 5 and 3 year old euro burmese. the 5 year old had several teeth ... A: Tony, Cats recognize each other by scent. Your 5 year old smelled like the vet's office and not ... | |
| I'm having good days and bad days. | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm having good days, bad days and terrible days without Toby. He was such a charecter and I think ... A: Danielle, You can try the lemon juice cayenne pepper mixture on the collars and leads also. A ... | |
| Crybaby | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My cat is 1 1/2 and has just recently started crying all night. He will cry and cry until i get up ... A: Emilie, Is he neutered? It sounds to me as if he has trained you with his voice to play with him ... | |
| Showing Maine Coons | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: What can you recommend as a very safe and reliable treatment for whitening the hocks, ruff, and ... A: Glynnis, As to whitening hocks, ruff, and chin, it depends. Some substances, like coffee, sink ... | |
| abandoned newborn kittens | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: My cat had kittens a few hours ago, but she is completely ignoring them except to hiss at them. I ... A: Rachel, OK. Often, if you work with the mama as her milk puts pressure on her, she will begin to ... | |
| newborn kittens | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: the second born has opened her eyes only half way and it has been three weeks should I be worried? A: Kristy, Remember, I am not a vet. At 3 weeks of age the kittens should have their eyes wide open. ... | |
| sick Bengal Kitten | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: We recently bought two Bengal kittens, they are 20 weeks old. They have been doing great and the ... A: Andrea, I am not a vet, but, yes, kittens do react to multiple vaccines. We tell our kitten buyers ... | |
| the incredible shrieking cat | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: A few years ago we adopted a cat who, at the time, was about 11 months old. She had been found ... A: Jackie, I am assuming she is fixed, if not, that would be the first thing I would do. Aggressive ... | |
| Cat Behavior after Giving Birth | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: My cat just had babies today. She is handling them VERY ROUGHLY and I am terrified that she is going ... A: Heather, And I do thank you for your very kind ratings!!!!! By the time the kittens are 12 weeks, ... | |
| Bengal Female 6 months | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old female Bengal cat that I got around a month ago. I feel terrible every morning ... A: Cassie, The first order of business with Q.B. is to get her spayed if she is not spayed already. ... | |
| angry kitten | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 13 week old, male, tabby kitten. We have had him since 7 weeks of age. He has always been ... A: Miriam, Wow, 7 weeks old is awfully young to get a kitten. My bet is that he was never socialized ... | |
| Mother Cat Problems | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I took in a Mother Cat and her 4 kittens for a friend to help them out. The kittens were approx. 3 ... A: Joseph, I think you are right on the money. In all probability she is in season, and some cats are ... | |
| I think my 2 month old kitten is pregnant. | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I just got a 2 month old kitten (approx. 9 weeks) 4 days ago. the former owner found her at 6 weeks. ... A: Monica, Normally, a two month old kitten cannot get pregnant, so, if she is pregnant, it is either ... | |
| intergrating my kitten | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male Siamese cat and an 8 week old male Siamese kitten. My cat hates the ... A: Randi, The method I have outlined in previous posts applies to any age or gender. The good news is ... | |
| Kittens toilet habits | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 week old kitten. Had it for 10 days. He is on kitten food. However, he is a pooping ... A: Richard, It is better to overfeed at this point then underfeed. Have you had the kitten's stool ... | |
| Siamese Kitten | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Recently I acquired a kitten from a nice family. He looks like a chocolate point Siamese. Identical ... A: Abbey, The gene that causes the Siamese pattern (one allele of the semi-albino gene) is a ... | |
| PREGNANT PUSSY CAT MAYBE...?? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I am pretty much 99 sure that our cat is pregnant. She was on heat when we moved in and was being ... A: Amanda, If she is 7 weeks along, you may or may not detect movement. If this is her first litter, ... | |
| Newborn Foster Babies | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have just acquired 4 very newborn Kittens as they were abandoned by a young, in-experienced Mother ... A: Stacey, It sounds as if the smallest kitten is having a problem and not growing as quickly as the ... | |
| New Kitten vs. very upset cat. | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: We(my husband and i) have had our little 'Boochie' (a female Persian cat) for a year now. She is the ... A: Lee, The best way to introduce a new kitten is to start it out in its own room for a few days to ... | |
| kitten's front legs aren't moving | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My kitten is almost two weeks old. The mother had a very difficult time giving birth, and three of ... A: Jes, Is she getting enough to eat? Has she lost weight? Is she gaining any weight. Is she mostly ... | |
| My cat has a whole in it's back. | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have just noticed that my cat has a hole in his back that is round and slightly pustule, it is ... A: Hannah, Remember, I am not a vet!! I would be very concerned at the weight loss, so, yes I would ... | |
| cat behavior after giving birth | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My cat has stayed in the box that she gave birth in for 3 weeks. Is this normal behavior? How long ... A: Michelle, Different cats stay closer or further away from their kittens as is their want, so your ... | |
| Cat Sores | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: My cat has two sores on his belly between his belly button and boy parts. They do not have any puss, ... A: Mandy, Remember, I am not a vet, but it sounds to me like it could be almost anything. If you can ... | |
| dumped female lactating cat | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Cat seems to have been dumped and has no kittens. I cannot take her in as she beats up on my own cat ... A: Dee, What a situation! Bless you for doing what you can! OK. Is there any way you can take her in ... | |
| i think my cat is Pregnet? | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: So i whent on google and typed in how can i tell if my cat is pregnet and it said that she was going ... A: Sydney, Different cats react to the hormones of getting pregnant in different ways. The surest way ... | |
| please help | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: my cat shows sign of going in labor yesterday at 12 30 pm stuff squited from her ass looked like ... A: Patsys, I am sorry I am a bit late answering this, but I have been out of town since Friday ... | |
| I thought I was getting over Toby. | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm in trouble here and I need help. I thought I was getting over Toby but I'm not. I keep having ... A: Danielle, Yes, these dreams and flashbacks are normal. I am not a psychologist, but I wonder if the ... | |
| I thought I was getting over Toby. | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm in trouble here and I need help. I thought I was getting over Toby but I'm not. I keep having ... A: Danielle, Did you go over to the pet grief web site? They should have told you these flashbacks ... | |
| Monster chasing Rocky | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Help! For about a year and a half now, Monster (age 8) has been chasing Rocky (age 3) almost every ... A: Wanda, The urination on the carpet may have been due to Monster not letting Rocky in the litter ... | |
| Newborn Foster Babies | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have just acquired 4 very newborn Kittens as they were abandoned by a young, in-experienced Mother ... A: Stacey. Sorry I did not get to this sooner as I was out of town all day yesterday. Of course they ... | |
| PREGNANT PUSSY CAT MAYBE...?? | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I am pretty much 99 sure that our cat is pregnant. She was on heat when we moved in and was being ... A: Amanda, Yes, she is pregnant, so here is an information dump on what to expect: Cat gestation is ... | |
| Monster chasing Rocky | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Help! For about a year and a half now, Monster (age 8) has been chasing Rocky (age 3) almost every ... A: Wanda, I have two rules when dealing with cat interactions: (1) All human interference is counter ... | |
| 9 YO male cat won't come home | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Good day! I have a 9 year old male DSH that was a stray when I first got him in 2000. He was ... A: Kris, At age 9, your cat is pretty well set in his ways. Cats tend to get very attached to their ... | |
| newborn kittens | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: we adopted two cats in october they are brother and sister. they are about 9 months old. well ... A: Donny, The reason you are not seeing poop in the nest is that mama "potties" them and licksd up all ... | |
| Mother & Kittens | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: We have a couple of cats that hang around our house that we feed. One in particular had kittens, and ... A: Amy, Yes, the mother will be fine. She may grieve for her kittens for a couple of weeks, but they ... | |
| Mommy cats | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: A stray mommy cat in the neighborhood has apparently lost her kittens. We saw her only sporadically ... A: Pam, Usually, after kittens have stopped nursing, the milk supply will dry up within a few weeks. ... | |
| mother cat separation | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a stray cat that had four kittens. They are eight weeks old and were given to homes. The ... A: Vikki, Although she may miss her kittens, it is more likely she is in season. Anyway, the only way ... | |
| Update on my Question from 4/20/09 | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to give you an update on my Queen and her 6 kittens - they are all doing marvelous!! ... A: Lori, I am glad the litter is doing so well!!!!! We sell out kittens at age 4 months. However, ... | |
| My cat gave birth to 3 stillborns but still has more... | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: My cat gave birth Thursday night (6/4/09) to 3 still born kittens. They appeared to be a little ... A: Cyndi, It is possible she still has viable kittens ready to be born when she comes to term. I have ... | |
| I'm doing better | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: It's over a month since Toby died. I'm able to function better but I still cry. I'm getting two new ... A: Danielle, It sounds as if things are perking along and you are climbing out of your morass. I am ... | |
| Ragdoll Cat Coloring | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: i noticed that you can get Ragdoll cats with the Siamese cat coloring. I know that Siamese cat fur ... A: Brittany, Pointed cats (i.e. the Siamese pattern) tend to get darker with age as the body ... | |
| Does a mother cat abandon her kittens? | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat who I think has had 2 litters, she had 5 kittens on her 2nd litter. We gave away 2 of ... A: Emily, Unless you can locate the kittens, there is no way of knowing whether they have been ... | |
| Cat Behavior after Giving Birth | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: My cat just had babies today. She is handling them VERY ROUGHLY and I am terrified that she is going ... A: Heather, First time mamas can get a bit frantic with the kittens. So you need to tell me a couple ... | |
| genital discharge | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: we picked up an abandoned cat 5days ago. she is quite thin, not very playful, she likes to sleep day ... A: Khrissy, Remember, I am not a vet! How old is the cat? Is she spayed? I would get her to a vet ... | |
| cats' meow | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: Norman- Hello. I have two cats at home, both female, both fixed. We've had them both since they ... A: Holly, This is a great question and I wish I could answer it authoritatively. It seems that cats ... | |
| Cat Hissing! | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: my name is Tanya. I took my 2 year old cat, Daisy, to the vet on Monday, so they could check to see ... A: Tanya, What you are seeing between Daisy and Jade is very, very common. Cats really recognize each ... | |
| Cats Sexes | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: How do you tell the difference between a male and female cat? Both spayed, unspayed, and neutered, ... A: Dylan, The easy answer for whole cats is males have external gonads and females do not. For very ... | |
| Taming a Scaredy Cat | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, Hershey (male cat 6 y/o) and Capri (female 5 y/o). How do I get Capri to calm down ... A: Donna, Like people, cats have individual personalities, even in the same litter. What I found ... | |
| Sudden death of Cat, Age 10 | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: First off, thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate the efforts you make! This past ... A: Gary, I am very sorry for your loss. The problem is that there are not really going to be answers. ... | |
| Having my cat put down | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I am clutching at straws I know by sending you this but I am so distraught, My 18 year old persian ... A: Lynda, I am so sorry to hear your kitty is in such a dire situation. At age 18, he has already ... | |
| 2 day old kitten | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old cat had to have an emergency section on Saturday as she had gone overdue and had ... A: Claire, This is always a problematic situation. Weighing the kitten is the best way to find out if ... | |
| Engorged cat | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: My cat had a litter over 7 weeks ago and the kittens have been adopted out and I just noticed that ... A: Angie, By "engorged", I assume you mean she still appears to have milk? Normally., a couple of ... | |
| new cats | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: i have just got a 8 week old male kitten(maverick) on Saturday and since we got him my 8 month cat ... A: Heather, You friends may be right. If Tabatha is used to being the only cat, and you have brought ... | |
| Aggressive kitten | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitten that I bottle-fed from two weeks old, whose mother was feral and was hit by a car. ... A: Lily, This is normal kitten behavior. Kittens tend to play with each other an mama very roughly ... | |
| persian cat | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I spoke to you the other day about my pregnant persian cat who was very overdue, lost her plug but ... A: Adele, Remember, I am not a vet! However, now you know why she did not want to come into labor on ... | |
| older cat on steriods | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 yr old cat (female/spayed) that has been throwing up for over 5 years. 5 years ago, my ... A: B, At age 14 your cat is considered geriatric and vomiting is not unusual. Remember, I am not a ... | |
| Discharges in expecting queen | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: OK , this pedigree bio-color Persian queen of us is 16 months old now , and today is the 58th day of ... A: Soheil. OK. Here are 4 different recipes, each depending on what is available in Iran. I would ... | |
| Discharges in expecting queen | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: OK , this pedigree bio-color Persian queen of us is 16 months old now , and today is the 58th day of ... A: Soheil, The problem is that there are any number of things that can happen to make them deliver a ... | |
| Cat | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: We recently got our 3 male cats neutered, and we have 3 female cats as well. One of them, the mother ... A: Cassie, Short of spaying the cat, no, there is little you can do. You can try a Feliway diffuser ... | |
| bonding cat - where to find one for me?? | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Which breed should I get and where to I look for a reputable affordable source to acquire such a ... A: Nick, Ragdolls will do well, but so will Maine Coons. In Texas, especially the Dallas-Fort Worth ... | |
| Sick kitten | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Hey Norm, My son found a female kitten almost three weeks ago on his way home from school. She's ... A: Marcia, Sucking on her belly is a lot like sucking her thumb, but I suspect that is not what made ... | |
| Bobcat/domestic cat breeds and my current cat behavior | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions that I hope you can give me answers to. I have gotten a kitten and have had ... A: Nicole, One of the things you are experiencing is that 4 weeks is entirely too young for a kitten ... | |
| cat having babies | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: yesterday baby one came at 2:00pm she had a lot of trouble and needed help having baby come ... A: Kelly, I think your assessment of the situation sounds correct. I would keep an eye on her and if ... | |
| cat having babies | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: yesterday baby one came at 2:00pm she had a lot of trouble and needed help having baby come ... A: Kelly, Some cats will empty one horn of the uterus and wait as long as 24-48 hours before emptying ... | |
| Cat and her unborn babies | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: yesterday baby one came at 2:00pm she had a lot of trouble and needed help having baby come ... A: Kelly, Some cats will empty one horn of the uterus and wait as long as 24-48 hours before emptying ... | |
| cats | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: My roommate has a pet indoor cat who is pretty old, not sure of the exact age. She's an indoor cat, ... A: Tony, Like people, when cats die, rigor mortis sets in causing the cat to go all stiff. This is ... | |
| pregnancy in cats | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: How soon after giving birth to kittens can a mama cat get pregnant again? My cat had kittens almost ... A: Susan, A new mama can have a season (called a "lactation" heat) as soon as 3-5 weeks after the ... | |
| kittens being born | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: can a mother cat have one kitten and then stop all together and then have the rest another time. i ... A: Linda, Yes, the female can stop and wait up to 24-48 hours before starting up again. The female ... | |
| Tonkanese Breed - Discharge | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a Tonkinese girl coming up to 1 year old. She is very small (the runt of 11 kittens). She ... A: Alexis, No, cats do not normally discharge upon becoming pregnant. Even so, I do not like the ... | |
| Cat's Claw infection? | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My cat is experiencing problems with some sort of nail/nail bed problem with a couple of his claws. ... A: Steve, I am not a vet and will readily admit not seeing that kind of thing before. I would get the ... | |
| spayed or not? | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: A lovely black cat has adopted US! How can we tell if she has been spayed or not? A: Joy, Your vet should be able to find the scar from the original spaying, if she is spayed. If she ... | |
| my cat is pregnant | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant. Yesterday she started spotting. Like a bloody discharge. How long before she ... A: Lindsay, OK, I am going to give you a bit of an information dump on what to expect during the very ... | |
| Discharges in expecting queen | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: OK , this pedigree bio-color Persian queen of us is 16 months old now , and today is the 58th day of ... A: Soheil, She can have some discharge and begin nesting behavior up to about a week before giving ... | |
| Pregnant cat question? | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: If a cat is pregnant can it go into hear during the pregnancy or do they come out of heat after they ... A: Chelsea, Normally, the female comes out of heat within a few day after being bred. She usually ... | |
| Cat bite on tail | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: We live in the country and my cat again has been bitten by something on his tail. It is about 1" ... A: Kathy, The betadine is a good idea. Keep it clean and watch it. IF it begins to show signs of ... | |
| blue point siamese pregnant and acting like shes in heat | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old blue point siamese. She got pregnant a couple of years ago and only had one ... A: Jennifer, Does she still look as if she is carrying kittens? Is she doing any of the other things ... | |
| introducing adult cats | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: My partner has two adult cats and i have an adult cat and a 1 yr old. We are about to move in ... A: Hazel, Here is a method that tends to work, although it may take several weeks or months for ... | |
| Stray kittens | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Stray cat had 4 kittens in barrel in storage area of apt. complex. As far as I can tell mother is ... A: Dottie, The best thing to do is to leave them be. I would expect they are getting plenty to eat or ... | |
| ground flax seeds | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: How often and how much to give a regular sized cat. A: Kathy, Thank you for your comments. Now that I know what you take the flax seed for, I am not sure ... | |
| Black Persian turning gray at 5 yrs old | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Our black Persian, Luci, who is 5 years old is showing more gray the last few months. Is this ... A: Linda, It sounds to me as if she may be having a normal coat change. It is not unusual for old ... | |
| quick update | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I went quiet on you but I want you to know that I found out about a pet loss sight where they do an ... A: Danielle, The problem with e-mail lists and Internet sites is that they present a very cold medium ... | |
| my cat is pregnant | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant. Yesterday she started spotting. Like a bloody discharge. How long before she ... A: Lindsay, The good news is that it is is a sign that kittens are on their way. The bad news is that ... | |
| Cat Defecation Problem | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: my kitten is about 8 months old and has twice now taken her poop outside of the litter box. We put ... A: Chana, Is she a long haired cat? I wonder if some poop is sticking to her rear end as she leaves ... | |
| transdermal Prozac build-up in ear | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Auspitz, I have been treating my 14 yr. old spayed DSH with transdermal Prozac for about 4 mos. with ... A: Linda, I am not a vet, but when we do transdermal medication we alternate ears and when we are ... | |
| Female Cat Urinating and Pooping on Coach | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 cats - 3 females and 1 male. This past two months or so, one of my cats has daily urinated ... A: Christine, Is the female you suspect spayed? How old is she? Do you have more than one litter pan? ... | |
| how long | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: We have a cat who just had kittens. She is an outside cat who was a stray and was pregnant when we ... A: Lisa, Most mama cats have a "lactation heat" about 3-5 weeks after kitten birth. So, I would keep ... | |
| Runny stool and meowing | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Kate. I have just acquired two 3-week old kittens from a friend. The mama cat disappeared a week ago ... A: Nazarene, Hi, I am not Kate, but I will try to answer your question. They are crying because they ... | |
| Cats fighting | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: This morning, my older cat saw another cat outside the door. she immediately became confrontational ... A: Linda, This type of thing is not unusual. When a cat gets into that fight/fright/flight mode all ... | |
| Cat separating her kittens | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: please help! My cat had her kittens 4 days ago! She had three and it's her first (and only) litter. ... A: Laura, Often, a mama moves the one kitten like that because she feels that there is something wrong ... | |
| Separating brothers | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: So, when my boyfriend and I first got Chester and Jack, they had been separated for about a three ... A: Sarah, Usually cats will have some separation anxiety under these circumstances. However, this ... | |
| How long before i know my cat is pegnant? | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: This may sound like an odd question but i am so new at this it is unbelievable ha ha, we have two ... A: Rachel, If you count 21 days from when you surmise she was bred, her nipples should protrude and ... | |
| Cat labor | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm pretty sure my cat is in labor and I was wondering if it's okay to rub her tummy at all. I heard ... A: Jen, I am not convinced cats go through as much pain as people do in giving birth. Usually, the ... | |
| New Cat Problems | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently brought in a stray cat (neutered about a month ago) and my two resident cats (1 ... A: Kourtney, You just need scads and scads of patience with the situation. They may not all be fast ... | |
| My cat still bleeds | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: My cat gave birth to 4 kittens yesterday. Today, roughly 24 hours later she still has blood coming ... A: Ervin, It is not unusual for a new mama to hemorrhage for up to 3 days after the kittens are born. ... | |
| kittens | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitten that was born last Saturday - weighing 1 3/4 oz and she/he hasn't gained weight. He ... A: Paige, Remember I am not a vet. There are a myriad of problems that can cause kittens to fade. ... | |
| I think my cat is in labour | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My daughter called me at work today to let me know my cat is acting a bit different, I have put a ... A: Bridget, I will give you a "dump" of genmeral information and guidelines and we can go from there: ... | |
| Mother cat stops feeding kittens | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: In middle April my cat gave birth to 7 kittens, unfortunatley one died. We have 6 now and she has ... A: Kristen, I am not a vet, but it sure sounds like mama may have mastitis. A trip to the vet to take ... | |
| Ferrel Kittens | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: We care for ferrel cats on our acreage. About a 1 year old kitten just gave birth. We don't know ... A: Terri, Cats are so good at hiding things. Until she is willing to bring them out, I would expect ... | |
| still grieving | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: It's Danielle again. I spoke to you when I told you my cat Toby who was only three died after being ... A: Danielle, I'll tell you a little secret back. One of my first kitties died of Feline Leukemia ... | |
| break in birth of kittens | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Ok so my cat went into labor today around 7:15 PM (central time) the first three kittens were ... A: Brie, Has she produced all her placentas? If not, this might be what she is doing. Also, a cat ... | |
| Senior cat urination problem | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My senior cat, almost 19, has begun urinating on the floor right next to his litter box now and ... A: Lynda, Congratulations on your cat living to age 19, which is quite senior for a domestic cat. Can ... | |
| Mother cat stops feeding kittens | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: In middle April my cat gave birth to 7 kittens, unfortunatley one died. We have 6 now and she has ... A: Kristen, It sounds as if the kittens are just old enough to begin the weaning process. Also, they ... | |
| kittens | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Our cat has just given birth today, she had four in total one died and she ate it. the other three ... A: Georgia, Normal gestation in cats is 65-67 days with 63 days being a normal minimum and 69 days ... | |
| cats | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a cat that just had kittens after about 1 weeks when the kittens were born she starts moving ... A: Marie, She is moving them because she does not feel safe where she had them. It is best to keep ... | |
| Separation Anxiety | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old cat, Stella, has been acting completely insane since the two other cats she grew up ... A: Molly, I am assuming Stella is fied? Usually, cats get over separation anxiety within a couple of ... | |
| still grieving | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: It's Danielle again. I spoke to you when I told you my cat Toby who was only three died after being ... A: Danielle, People grieve in different ways for different amounts of time. I believe you have not ... | |
| the kitten does not seem to be getting any food | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: my cat gave birth this mornin but only to one kitten i rang the vets and they said if she seems ... A: Anna, Is this a first litter for this queen? Do you know if she is finished having kittens? Does ... | |
| cat identification | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what type of cat this is? It is huge and has been coming into my backyard and ... A: Dominic, This cat looks to be a Scottish Fold or Scottish Fold look alike, although it is hard to ... | |
| blinds | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: my cat continually get into the blinds in the bed room. he will not do it while I am at home or in ... A: Kathy Grace, There is no way I know of keeping your cat off the blinds except by closing the door ... | |
| Femal Cat spraying | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: We have had a male cat in our home for approximate. 3 years who has been neutered from adoption. A ... A: Pam, Yes, she is still capable of spraying. However, most altered cats do not spray. There are a ... | |
| kitten's hair changing color | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: This past fall, I adopted two abandoned kittens. (Yes, I have had them neutered.) They are now about ... A: Mary Ann, Is this a long haired or short haired kitten? Is the hair at the roots white, especially ... | |
| Female Cat | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I live in South Africa and I got a kitten from our local Animal Anti-Cruelty League. She is seven ... A: Helen, If she is not spayed, I would get that done. I assume, also, you have had her checked out ... | |
| lazy cat | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: my cat is 10 yrs old. she eats purina cat chow. i has recently started having accidents outside the ... A: Lindsey, There are two general causes to litter box problems: Medical or Behavioral. At age 10, I ... | |
| my cat died | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: My name is Danielle. I had a three year old cat called Toby. Not the friday just gone but the friday ... A: Danielle, I am sorry for your loss of Toby. I know there is nothing I can say to make you feel ... | |
| leaking fluid out of anus of cat | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: My cat has been distant for about a week, today i noticed that i pinky transparent fluid was coming ... A: Isla, Remember, I am not a vet. Are you sure it is coming from the anus and not the entrance to ... | |
| cat licking hair off belly | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Our 14 year-old cat has been licking her belly and inside thighs overly thoroughly, taking off the ... A: John, We have a couple of Abyssinian girls who are allergic to fleas and one or all of soy, wheat, ... | |
| post partum diarehea | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: my cat had a liter of 5 about a week and a half ago and since she has had VERY lose stool, is it ... A: Stacey, I am not a vet, but, usually, queens tend to have post partum constipation. I would keep ... | |
| Mommie's Mad :( | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Highland Scottish Fold adult female, 4 years old. She is purebred beautiful coat and most ... A: Jade, It seems to me that she perceives this kitten as a threat to her current litter. The advice ... | |
| My Bengal Cat's Eye | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Just wanted to ask if you have ever seen this sort of growth in a cat's eye. My vet said it might ... A: Kari Lin, Thank you for your generous rating of my answer.. But, I would like to suggest again you ... | |
| My Bengal Cat's Eye | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Just wanted to ask if you have ever seen this sort of growth in a cat's eye. My vet said it might ... A: Kari Lin, Remember, I am not a vet, but I may have seen something like this before. although it is ... | |
| My Pregnant Cat | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Hey, My Cat Has Been Pregnant For About Two Weeks And I Was Just Wondering If There Is A Special Way ... A: Nicole, The amniotic sacs protect the kittens. I would not carry the mama around any more often ... | |
| cat licking hair off belly | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Our 14 year-old cat has been licking her belly and inside thighs overly thoroughly, taking off the ... A: John, At age 14, she is geriatric and cats, like older people, can develop new allergies. I am ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I think my cat is pregnant (about 7 weeks along), but she has been having some discharge the last ... A: Kimberly, Gestation is normally 65-67 days with 63 days being a normal minimum and 69 days being a ... | |
| 2 litters?? | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat that just had one kitten about 39 hours ago, i can still feel more kittens inside her, ... A: Amanda, I have seen cats empty one horn of the uterus, wait 24 to 48 hours and empty the other ... | |
| Queen separating kittens | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: My cat just had 6 kittens 3 days ago. They all seem to be healthy and eating like they should be. ... A: Lori, First of all, whosoever told you that you should not handle the kittens is not correct! The ... | |
| Queen separating kittens | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: My cat just had 6 kittens 3 days ago. They all seem to be healthy and eating like they should be. ... A: Lori, I think she wanted to move the whole litter but changed her mind. You will have to keep an ... | |
| cat's tail injury | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: My husband accidentally shut the door on my cat's tail(she is an indoor cat and snuck out when the ... A: M, I am not a vet, but some common sense fist aid should help!!!!! 1) Make sure the injured area ... | |
| weird bleeding cat ears,shrivled and hard | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a really old cat,hes 20. Last year one of his ears became shriveled and hard. He is ... A: Heather, Congratulations on your cat living to age 20, which is pretty old for any domestic cat. ... | |
| kittens not feeding | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My cat gave birth 3 days ago, this is her third litter, she had 3 kittens, around one of her teats ... A: Kim, You need to get your mama to a vet to find out what is going on. It could also be that the ... | |
| Maine Coon luxating Patella | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old pure bred Maine Coon, named Leo. He has been diagnosed with both knees slipping ... A: Karon, Remember, I am not a vet. Fortunately, from what I have heard, luxating patella is fixable ... | |
| cat poops on the floor | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: i have an adult cat that is quiet one minute and then the next he goes crazy and "meowing" or ... A: Jesse, Have you had your cat to your vet to see if there is a medical problem? This is really ... | |
| psot birth | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: is it normal for a cats tummy to still lumpy after giving birth.im not sure if i can feel a kitten ... A: Rebecca, The odds are you may be feeling constipation. However, I would have the vet do a post ... | |
| cat mating process | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: fist off all excuse my poor english (isnt my mother language). i have a white persian 17 months ... A: Juan, Before I answer your questions, I have a couple of questions: Is this cat registered in one ... | |
| PREGNANT CAT | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I GOT MY CAT ON FEB16 AND NOW SHES REAL BIG AND HER BABYS ARE MOVING ALOT BUT I DONT NOW HER DUE ... A: Maria, I am not sure what, exactly you are asking, but here is information you may find helpful: ... | |
| Pregnant Cat ..Overdue? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My cat, Luna, is about 71 days pregnant. She seems happy and healthy. She is an indoor cat and is ... A: Michelle, Normally, nature has to take its course. Are you sure your count is correct? Our rule ... | |
| Backyard problems | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Our 11 year old female, who is spayed, sleeps inside at night but goes out during the day, has just ... A: Melinda, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, as far as I know, there is no way to keep these ... | |
| pregnant cat | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: she is a half persian(i had her mum full persian) and dad is a full persian.she is blue and he a ... A: Rebecca, Our rule of thumb is to wait until the cat has gone 69 days befroe we get worried. It ... | |
| cat's visual perception | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I understand that cat's perceive things upside down as opposed to human vision; is this true? Thank ... A: Duane, Humans also perceive things upside down, however, our brains right them for us. I assume ... | |
| pregnant cat | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: she is a half persian(i had her mum full persian) and dad is a full persian.she is blue and he a ... A: Rebecca, By my calculations, she is, indeed, due any day now. Usually, you can count on a queen ... | |
| cat not going in box all the time | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: we recently went from one cat to two. our old cat never went outside the box. The new cat I ... A: Christy, Have you had her checked for a medical problem? Do you know if she had good litter habits ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: my cat is aprox 63 days pregnant last week displayed signs of nesting, last night she had a small ... A: Caroline, Her behavior sounds normal to me. Every queen is different, as I said before, so you ... | |
| aggressive behavior in a maine coon | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: we baught a two month old maine coon about two months ago he is the sweetest cat till my parents ... A: Heather, Is your Pixie Bob fixed? If not, your boy still has some hormones and, if there is a ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: my cat is aprox 63 days pregnant last week displayed signs of nesting, last night she had a small ... A: Caroline, It sounds to me as if she is ready to have kittens any time now (although she may wait ... | |
| can my cat be in heat and be pregnant | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old tabby and she's in heat for the 2nd time and well this time she ran out our ... A: Christina, Even though she may have bred, she will not go out of heat right away. Sometimes it ... | |
| cats weeing everywhere | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: hi i have two cats from the same litter a boy and girl they are about 8 months old they use the ... A: Renae, Are they neutered and spayed? If not, this may be part of the problem. Also, when the cat ... | |
| my female cat's behavior has changed | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I have two kittens, about 7 months old. When we found them as strays they were about 10 weeks old. ... A: Meetra, Sometimes after cats are neutered or spayed, the reduction in hormones can lead to a ... | |
| low cost spay and neutering | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I need to find a program for low income spaying and neutering cats in northeast louisiana . thanks ... A: Alli, I checked with my friend in Louisiana, and, as far as she knows, there is nothing in the ... | |
| Grooming | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitten who over-cleans herself. She is a long haired cat and I have bought and tried ... A: Kathie, The usual things cats are allergic to in food are corn, soy, wheat. Sometimes the food ... | |
| Cat's pregnant and had a fall | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: our cat is pregnant and took a fall on fell on her belly. She is only two weeks into the pregnancy ... A: Anna, How far did she fall? Is she showing any ill effects from the fall? At this stage, all you ... | |
| Grooming | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitten who over-cleans herself. She is a long haired cat and I have bought and tried ... A: Kathie, Remember, I ma not a vet. There are a couple of possibilities. Is she spayed yet? How old ... | |
| cat spending too much time in cat box | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: my cat is spending way too much time in the litter box but doesn't seem to be urinating, how do i ... A: Natalie, I am not a vet, and you are probably not going to like my answer. To be brutally honest, ... | |
| low cost spay and neutering | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I need to find a program for low income spaying and neutering cats in northeast louisiana . thanks ... A: Alli, I would start out by calling my local county animal control authority. If that gets you ... | |
| pregnant cat | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: how can I tell when it is close to the time to have kittens A: Doris, Cat gestation is normally 65-67 days with 63 days being a normal minimum and 69 days being a ... | |
| pregnant cat help she's in labour | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: i took in a stray and she's just give birth to one little kitten but she's not fed it yet what do i ... A: Lizzie, With newborns, it is more important that they get warmth from mama then feeding when they ... | |
| my cat is late | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: my cat is one month late of birth but we cant afford anymore appointments how can i naturally help ... A: Jonni, Are you sure you have counted the days correctly? Are you sure she is still pregnant? ... | |
| Cat post delivery behavior | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: My cat gave birth this morning to two kittens. She seems to be handling the kittens well, they are ... A: Karen, This is all normal. For the first couple of days after birth, it is not unusual for mama to ... | |
| Breed of cat | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: Small size, silver tabby marks on head. Body marks broad vertical stripes and even blotches on ... A: John, Without a picture, I am lost. It sounds as if it is a silver mackerel tabby with a classic ... | |
| feline behavior | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: Our family has two cats that are sisters. They have lived together all of their lives, and have ... A: Brice, This is not unusual. When you changed hairstyle, you probably used something to "pretty her ... | |
| dead kitten | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Why would the first born die and the others do fine? A: Ella, There are a number of reasons. Often the first one out has the hardest time, and, sometimes, ... | |
| Litters of kittens | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: If a cat has a litter of 7 kittens, if she was to get pregnant again will she ever have anything ... A: Samantha, Litter size seems to be a basic mystery. Some females will always have big litters, ... | |
| kittens that are not even a week old | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: hey i just found a kitten outside my house in the box like 3 days ago can you tell me about how ... A: Sherzod, I do not know what you mean by "waist color". but here is some information that should ... | |
| World's record - longest cat | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Do you know what the world's record is for the longest cat? THANKS! Janice A: Janice, I googled longest and cat and came up with this: ... | |
| Cat labor last stage | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I know my cat is due very soon.. She went into heat in January... around mid January or so... She ... A: Terri, This last stage of having kittens is always very frustrating. It looks as if they should ... | |
| Should Treacle's niece move in...? | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old cat, Treacle that is very happy and settled in our ground floor apartment. ... A: Rob, Introducing a new kitten to Treacle should go fairly smoothly. Adult cats are much more ... | |
| Cat lost his tooth | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My cat got in a fight with another cat and lost his tooth. He's drooling a lot since yesterday when ... A: Renee, I am not a vet, but it sounds as if there is more damage then just a lost tooth. Were it my ... | |
| my cat is getting closer | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Okay thanks for answering my questions last time I still need your help though. This is day 4 that ... A: Nikki, It may be she is sensing your anxiety and that she is holding off. To make sure everything ... | |
| Kitten coat | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Maine Coon kitten who was dripping with coat at 8 weeks old. Now that she is 14 weeks old ... A: Cheryl, You cannot always tell adult oat from kitten coat, and this is a funny time of year as lots ... | |
| my cat is pregnant and I need some more answers | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: But also she is eating more and resting more and also she is cooing and keeping me up late at night ... A: Nikki, Yes, I would say the kittens are within a day or two of coming, However, we have been ... | |
| Growling show cat | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Yes he is good about being bathed and dried in preparation for a show -- it's the show itself that ... A: Suzanna, He needs more chaos at home, a loud radio blaring, for example. You can investigate ... | |
| 3 week kittens eyes | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I took in a stray cat,4 babies born 3/7, 1 died, 2 of the kittens seem to have matter in their ... A: Karin, I am not a vet, but it seems that the eyes of those two kittens have an infection going on. ... | |
| cat given birth | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My cat had kittens at about 10am this morning. she had 5 but the first one she delivered died. My ... A: Shannon, I was away from e-mail all day yesterday. The odds are that there are no more babies ... | |
| show cat | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful show cat who started showing at 6 months and is now a year old. He is a premier. ... A: Suzanna, The odds are he will no longer tolerate shows. This is not uncommon. Shows are rather ... | |
| Issues with older cat growling and attacking me | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an older (12+ year old) black-and-white male tabby that has been an indoor cat all his life. ... A: Lee, The usual cause of this type of behavior is that some neighborhood cat was lurking around your ... | |
| Biting behavior in Maine Coon | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old Maine Coon who is extremely playful, curious, intelligent and sociable with ... A: Bethany, I suspect it is a sign of affection, and he needs to be socialized so that he does not ... | |
| Re: Mother Cat Behavior | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Recently I my cat give birth to four kittens. At first she wouldn't take to the first two born ... A: Amber, At 3-4 weeks of age, the kittens should be started on solid food. so they can be weaned. We ... | |
| Fostering mom w/newborn kittens | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I am fostering a young mom with four 3-day-old kittens. They all appear to be in good health. Mom ... A: Jennifer, Often for the first few days (usually 3-5), mama will not leave the kittens for any ... | |
| 4 month old kitten | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old kitten and he already weighs 6.3 pounds, I am just wondering if that is normal ... A: Jasmine, If your kitten is not fat, this could very well be a normal growth rate for a very large ... | |
| Sick, lactating cat dried up? | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I foster cats & kittens, and I have a sick mom cat right now. She's on doxy & chlorpheniramine, but ... A: Stephanie, Fortunately, at 9 days of age you do have a couple of options. They should be able to ... | |
| Biting behavior in Maine Coon | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old Maine Coon who is extremely playful, curious, intelligent and sociable with ... A: Bethany, The first question is, has he been fixed? If not, his more aggressive behavior may be ... | |
| biting Sammy | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: After our 18 yr old Maine Coon passed on, we rescued a 'stray' cat from the local shelter.We brought ... A: Diana, It sounds as if Sammy has never been socialized to humans. When kittens play with each ... | |
| One cat VS two cats | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I am adopting a Manx kitten Saturday. He also has a sister which I would also like to adopt. I'm ... A: Rick, They could both bond with you. Taking care of too is no more difficult than taking care of ... | |
| Excessive Attention-Seeking | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have had a Maine Coon, Lucy, for 2 1/2 years. While she has always been wanting ... A: Molly, Is she spayed? If not, this might explain the fixation. Has she had a vet check to make ... | |
| Question about one of 5 cats | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: We decided to help either a feral cat or a very scared cat in 2007. She was pregant and had 4 ... A: Ellen, With your 5 cats the inter-relationship dynamic is probably very complicated. So, if the ... | |
| bengals | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: Hi i have signed papers to say i will neuter my male bengal but he has got my cat pregnant early and ... A: Jodi, The first order of business is to get your Bengal neutered. All the kittens will have to be ... | |
| my cat | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I work in a vets and just before xmas had a cat come into us as unwanted, we neutered him and i took ... A: Suzanne, Cats are very territorial, so my guess is that he went back to his home territory, ... | |
| chirping | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: What is your opinion on why cats chirp. I have a stray that has adopted me, approx. 2 years old, ... A: Cindy, I have no idea why cats chirp, only that some do and some do not. I have seen some mamas ... | |
| my cat was induced | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: my clinic is now closed. my cat was induced. how long does it take for this oxytocin to work? and ... A: Nikole, I know you are not really asking a question, but I am going to do a bit of an information ... | |
| limp | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday, my kitten, sake, was running full out around the house and ran right into my roomates ... A: Erica, I expect it is nothing serious, but if the limping and pain reaction persist for more than a ... | |
| twin kittens | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of twin boy and girl kittens. They are almost 8 months old. My girl is the smaller and ... A: Latifah, Has she been spayed and the boy been neutered? If not, this may be the root of the ... | |
| Question about one of 5 cats | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: We decided to help either a feral cat or a very scared cat in 2007. She was pregant and had 4 ... A: Ellen, I am assuming everyone is neutered or spayed! Short of making her a totally indoor cat, no, ... | |
| my cat was induced | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: my clinic is now closed. my cat was induced. how long does it take for this oxytocin to work? and ... A: Nikole, I am sorry, I am just getting to e-mail for today. Labor should have begun within an hour ... | |
| Cat cramps | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: On a few occasions over the last 6-8 months my cat (11yr old female rag doll) has presented some ... A: Amy, Remember, I am not a vet, but given the occurrences are fairly infrequent, I would look at ... | |
| New Kittens | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: The kittens have now arrived, but only 3 of the 6 that she gave birth to were actually born alive. ... A: Holly, Yes, this is all normal (although aggravating behavior), for a first time mom. She wants ... | |
| Newborn mother care | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: My cat just had her first litter today and I felt her tummy to see if she was lactating and she ... A: Kara, I am sorry I am just getting to this as I was out of town all day Friday and Saturday. Some ... | |
| cats | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: How do I keep my persian cat from getting matted so bad ? we, brush and comb her alot also take her ... A: Annie, Persians need to be combed out every day. Matting occurs when old dead hair is not combed ... | |
| found mother cat | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I've been catching and taming cats to give them away for most of my life now. When I went off to ... A: Arielle, If she is finished nursing, it usually takes a couple of weeks for the milk to "pack up" ... | |
| Cat about to have her kittens? | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a very pregnant cat at home and am looking for a 2nd/3rd opinion on whether or not she is ... A: Holly, The problem you have with the veterinary community is that they often do not really know ... | |
| natural cat laxatives | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a MANX that suffers from megacolon,had the operation,didn't work,tried cisapride,lactulose ... A: Patrick, I spoke to a premier Manx breeder this weekend and she suggested a tablespoon of Metamusil ... | |
| overly aggressive mom | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat that is approximately 2 years of age, she just recently gave birth to a litter of four ... A: Melissa, No, this is not really normal. I have seen females growl for the first few days and nip ... | |
| Help!! my kitty is due any day! | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: i have never encountered a cat giving birth nor have i ever had a pregnant cat. she is due any dya, ... A: Hailee, What you are seeing is perfectly normal. However, it is not a bad idea to have a prenatal ... | |
| I cleaned my house and now my cat keeps attacking me...HELP!? | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if someone could give me some advice with recently adopted middle-aged kitty. I have ... A: Cara, I, too, am baffled by this behavior. I wonder if there is some medical issue with him that ... | |
| Bengal/Tabby/Siamese/ Mix? | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: A little back history: Many years ago while visiting friends for the Christmas Holidays, my friends ... A: Renee, I have looked at both pictures pretty carefully, and, although I cannot rule out that there ... | |
| Relocation with cats | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have two healthy, one year old cats and will be relocating out of the country to teach abroad. Do ... A: Dayna, I am including a link to the USDA APHIS site on exporting pets to foreign countries: ... | |
| Female cat losing hair. | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9/10 month female tortie who isn't spayed. She was found as a stray a few weeks old, but ... A: Kristin, I apologize for being late getting to this. In a neutered male it usually takes 5-6 ... | |
| Maine Coon | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have Ducati, a maine coon 2 years and 3 months old. Last year he developed a skin allergy leading ... A: Rene, I am not a vet, but it may very well be a food allergy which was kept in check by the ... | |
| male cat smell | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: my year old neutered cat smells strongly-not urine smell -it's a glandular smell-i can wash him and ... A: Teresa, Two possibilities come to mind: (1) He may have a kidney infection or (2) He may need his ... | |
| spaying maine coon cat | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My pure-bred Maine Coon was born Sept. 21, 2008. Breeder says - do not spay until 8-12 months as ... A: Betty, In all breeds, the best time to spay is before their first season. Is it in your sales ... | |
| bully cats? | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5/6 year old tom cat who has a great relationship with our labrador...thye hug, cuddle play ... A: Lyndsey, The plight of the outside cat is to have to get along with all the other cats in the ... | |
| pregnant cat | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: my cat who is three is having her first litter, my question is she is close to having her babies , ... A: Lynne, Anyway, cat gestation is normally 65-67 days with 63 days being a normal minimum and 69 days ... | |
| The new pet | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a one year old cat. He acts like he rules the world and some times I just want to rip out all ... A: Madison, In general, cats and dogs can get along. You will need to isolate the dog from the cat ... | |
| my cat pee's indoors at night | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: my female cat aged 9 has started to pee and poo in the house at night. As far as I can tell ,she ... A: Dawn, Have you had her checked by your vet to see if she has a urinary tract problem or the like? ... | |
| breeding age | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1 yr old male ragdoll seems depressed and crying, i have an offer of a 6 yr old female ... A: Susan, How old is the other Ragdoll male? On some of the slower maturing breeds I have seen it ... | |
| White discharge from pregnant kitty | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Olive is approx 63 days pregnant, and a couple of days ago, I noticed a thick white discharge. I ... A: Karey, The mucous like, often bloody discharge is her "plug" and can come as much as a week before ... | |
| Male cat & a female kitten | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a siamese neutered male cat age 4 years named Mojo and just brought home an 8 week old female ... A: Ana, How long ago did you get the kitten? Do you know Kiki was really only 8 weeks old when you ... | |
| adding another cat | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: We have an 8 month old tabby cat, male, he is very friendly..we are thinking about adding another ... A: Tammy, He may or may nor appreciate a buddy. One can never predict the affects of adding another ... | |
| overweight | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My cat crys for food most of the time during the day, after I feed her she lies down & sleeps. When ... A: Wayne. We feed about 4 heaping teaspoons of a wet dry mixture for a 15# cat twice a day. If she ... | |
| CAT BIRTH CONTROL | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: IS THERE ANY FORM OF CAT BIRTH CONTROL THAT BE USED TO CONTROL FERIL CAT POPULATION ? A: Sean, Not reliably. The Best way to control the feral population is with TTVNR (Trap, Treat, ... | |
| overweight | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My cat crys for food most of the time during the day, after I feed her she lies down & sleeps. When ... A: Wayne, What, in effect, you have done is allowed your cat to manipulate you into feeding her ... | |
| fip | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: my cat was diagnosed with fip wet stage 3 days ago,he bit me last night accidently should i be ... A: Larisa, No, I would not worry anymore about a bite from an FIP cat than for any other cat bite. ... | |
| White part of cat's eye is red | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male orange tabby, and a last week he had come down with a virus, which in a few ... A: Rosslyn, Remember that I am not a vet and I have not seen your cat. My rule of thumb is that if ... | |
| short legged cat | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: We have two kittens from the same litter, one is a normal black short-haired domestic but the other ... A: Katie, There is a mutation in cats that causes the same kind of leg deformities we see in ... | |
| breed | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: how can i determine my cats breed ? uf i send a picture can u tell ? A: Camille, I might be able to tell the breed from a good picture. So, feel free to send a picture. ... | |
| Pregnant 1st litter Kitty | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a pregnant cat with colostrum (when expressed)and would like to know the soonest that ... A: Courtney, I believe she will have kittens any time now. Probably, by the time you get this, she ... | |
| Cat stinging skin | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My cat acts like his skin is stinging him. He licks himself then runs like crazy like he is trying ... A: Marie, I would have your cat go to your vet to see if they can get to the nub of the problem. Were ... | |
| Annabelle my cat | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Annabelle was spayed 2 weeks ago. 2 days ago I brought 2 kittens for company for her as she is on ... A: Phillippa, How old are the kittens? Even though she was spayed, the hormones often take up to 6 ... | |
| My 15 YO Calico | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: My kitty Daisy has hardly touched her food for 24 hours. She throws up at least 4x's daily, just ... A: Cheryl, I am sorry that I did not get to this any sooner, but at 15 years of age, your calico would ... | |
| 3 year old cat, behaviour | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, one 13 year old male (Sharife), and a 3 year old female(Sushi), they are both fixed. ... A: Mariah, It seems to me that Sushi may be seeing a strange cat new to the neighborhood. This may ... | |
| Cat's Death | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: About a month ago my cat died while we were sleeping. In early morning i heard him gasp, as if ... A: Kendall, I am sorry for your loss. I am not a vet, but it also seems to me that the cat either ... | |
| cat just had kittens.... | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: hey there. i am a little concerned about my cat. she is about 2 1/2 years old. i think first litter, ... A: Kelly, It is not unusual for a new mama to be off her feed and/or water for a day or two. ... | |
| pregnant cat | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: My cat is due to have kittens next week...she is acting like she is in heat...very odd....is this ... A: Patti, Does she still look pregnant? Can you feel the kittens? If the answer to both questions is ... | |
| litter box | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: We have 4 year old cat. He is very affectionate with the family and gets along extremely well with ... A: Colleen, Sometimes, all it takes is one incident to get a cat off its proper litter box habits. ... | |
| persian kittens | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: i want to ask that my cat gives 4kittens birth but only one is alive and all them were died and now ... A: Fahim, Most newborns will have to be tube fed, although if their suckling is really working well, ... | |
| Scratch in the face | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Our cat Dexter scratched our 3 year old son on the face about 3 weeks ago but we chalked up to our ... A: The Johnson Family, I would get him neutered. Clearly, he has not been socialized to people. It ... | |
| cat behavor | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: we have a 4 year old female short hair tiger cat and she has decided to urinate and pee on our bed ... A: Lisa. You are right, there are only two options, medical or behavioral. In the case of medical, ... | |
| cat | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a female cat,she is one year old and has normal weight.She doesn't usually meow because she ... A: Anastasia, Is your female spayed? If not, I wonder if she is in season. They do make some rather ... | |
| Scratch in the face | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Our cat Dexter scratched our 3 year old son on the face about 3 wee | |