| Subject | Date Asked |
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| travel with anxious cat | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I am about to move my 6 Maine Coon cats from France to the UK, a car and boat journey of about 11 ...
A: Galahad certainly is handsome! Maine Coons are among the most striking breeds, in my opinion. As ...
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| my cat is pregnant and i dont know when she is due | 11/19/2009 |
Q: please csn u help me,my cat Cheeky is pregnant for the first time and i dont know when she is ...
A: It sounds like Cheeky could be entering labor. When the sides buldge out more than usual and they ...
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| Age of my cat | 11/19/2009 |
Q: A couple months ago, while on a walk i was adopted by a tiny tabby cat my husband named Charity. She ...
A: Guessing the age of a cat is very far from an exact science. There are a number of things that can ...
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| kitten not eating | 11/18/2009 |
Q: My daughter's 5-6 week old kitten has stopped eating the solid food he had been eating for 2 weeks. ...
A: That's excellent! I'm so glad the kitten came around and that you are stepping in to save homeless ...
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| kitten not eating | 11/17/2009 |
Q: My daughter's 5-6 week old kitten has stopped eating the solid food he had been eating for 2 weeks. ...
A: I would recommend that your daughter pick up some kitten milk replacement for the kitten and see if ...
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| 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: In some cases, it's easier to introduce an adult dog to cats, but only if the dog has a known ...
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| kitten severe illness? | 11/17/2009 |
Q: i have a 4 month old kitten that had an upper respitory infection, i just finshed giving him ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that your kitten had to be put to sleep. If your vet feels the kitten was born ...
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| siamese lump on belly | 11/16/2009 |
Q: i notice my `11 yr old siamese has a werid shape oval lump under her skin, you can push it about ...
A: You need to get your kitty to the vet right away. Lumps are something to be worried about until a ...
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| Female Kittens | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My name is, Denise, and someone dropped a male cat off in front of my house and we want to keep him ...
A: She is getting to the age where she could come into heat at any time, and she can get pregnant on ...
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| Taking a kitten back | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I took in a pregnant cat I still have the mother and one kitten. I have been asked to take back a ...
A: Chances are they will be hissy and standoffish at first but will come to accept each other quickly. ...
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| Adult Bengal Cat/Aggressiveness | 11/14/2009 |
Q: i have 2 adult cats, 1 is an 11 yr old Bengal, loving, and attentive. 2nd cat is 11 yrs old and just ...
A: Have you and your vet discussed putting your Bengal on an antidepressant? Antidepressants can help ...
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| My cat's voice changed | 11/14/2009 |
Q: about a month ago my cat's voice began to change, and sounded as if she had a sore throat. After ...
A: Wow, sorry to hear she took a turn for the worse! I hope she makes a full recovery. It's possible ...
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| Cats | 11/13/2009 |
Q: My 15 yr old male cat 2 days ago, started with a problem, occasionally he shakes his head and when ...
A: A vet will have to say for sure, but it sounds like your kitty might be having some problems with ...
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| Bad Behavior | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Ragdoll/siamese mix cat. Her name is Moo Shu..I've had her since she was a baby. ...
A: It takes most cats about 2 weeks to begin to adjust a newcomer, some longer. I would recommend that ...
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| kitten severe illness? | 11/12/2009 |
Q: i have a 4 month old kitten that had an upper respitory infection, i just finshed giving him ...
A: I'm not sure what could be wrong with him. There are so many illnessse that can cause these ...
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| kitten | 11/11/2009 |
Q: my 6 month old kitten has 2 booger eyes and will not eat or drink from his mother he just sleeps ...
A: The vets do charge you for the medicine. The cost will all depend on which medicines your vet ...
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| prozac for cat | 11/11/2009 |
Q: My 2 and 1/2 year old male cat has been on flourexitine for 3 weeks. I was given the prescription as ...
A: It's unfortunate that your vet hadn't offered to prescribe your kitty a transdermal gel. The ...
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| 10year old maincoone cat | 11/11/2009 |
Q: took to vet had bloodwork done,xrays nothing turned up,he got steriod shots,antibotic shots and ...
A: A bad abscessed tooth could cause these symptoms, because the bone between the sinuses and the upper ...
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| kitten | 11/10/2009 |
Q: my 6 month old kitten has 2 booger eyes and will not eat or drink from his mother he just sleeps
A: Your kitten definitely needs to see a vet. It sounds like he has an upper respiratory infection. ...
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| 11 year old Female cat | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Over the past weeks my cats belly got huge and hard, last night around her bum was all wet so we ...
A: This sounds like an extreme emergency situation if your cat is not spayed. And I mean that she may ...
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| cat urinating on carpet | 11/9/2009 |
Q: he uses the litter tray some of the time but a lot of the time he pees on the carpet. i keep the ...
A: He may not have developed very solid litter habits before he left mom. Often the best idea with ...
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| cats eating behavior | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old female cat who was recently just fixed and has had all of her shots ect...ever ...
A: I'm not sure what her history is. If she came from a background where she went hungry sometimes, ...
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| Cat not eating | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 16 year old male cat who has been diabetic going on 5 years. Up until last week, he's been ...
A: Deep abdominal breathing, when the cat uses his diaphragm to draw in breaths, can be a sign of heart ...
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| Cat's paw has an infection | 11/8/2009 |
Q: My cat's paw is swollen and she wont stand or walk on it. She only walks on three legs and just ...
A: Convenia is a decent antibiotic for abscesses, but it doesn’t work in every case. Considering that ...
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| Cats and Kittens | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 18 month old cat that had her first and last litter of kittens on October 20, 2009. She is ...
A: There isn't too much you can do to comfort her when her little ones go except to give her extra love ...
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| My cat's voice changed | 11/7/2009 |
Q: about a month ago my cat's voice began to change, and sounded as if she had a sore throat. After ...
A: There are a few things to consider. I would definitely talk to the vet about having an x-ray done ...
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| does my cat have a cold? | 11/7/2009 |
Q: My cat Simba a Ragdoll cat has been sneezing around ten times in a row, he's been sniffling alot ...
A: It certainly sounds like Simba has an upper respiratory infection, sometimes called a kitty cold or ...
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| Weight difference in two 5-month old kittens | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have two 5-month old kittens, male and female, from different litters. They are not fixed yet, but ...
A: Neutering can cause weight gain in some cats because testosterone is a natural appetite suppressant. ...
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| kittens being left outside | 11/6/2009 |
Q: My cat "Holly", had four kittens 10 days ago and everything is running smoothly except that she wont ...
A: This is a difficult situation for sure. Probably the best thing you can do is to limit Holly and ...
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| kittens | 11/6/2009 |
Q: my cat had kittens 5 days ago and something is wrong. one of the kittens still has its umbilical ...
A: No, that's not really anything to worry about at this point. Umbilical cords can fall off anywhere ...
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| Cat IBS/Urinating | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I was looking at some of the responses for this. I have already started my cat (not a specific ...
A: Surprisingly, a study was recently performed to determine the drinking habits of cats. Cats were ...
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| kitten vomiting, nothing on xrays | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old black siamese kitten. A few weeks ago, she went through a vomit streak of 3 ...
A: My youngest blue point was very similar, and I feared something was the matter with him. But as his ...
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| Defecating outside box | 11/5/2009 |
Q: My six year old cat has always had the occasional "accident" outside her box. Then a couple of ...
A: You could try a litter called Cat Attract, formulated with an herbal attractant by a veterinarian to ...
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| cat sleeping all the time | 11/4/2009 |
Q: We were adopted by an approximately two year old, all black female cat on October 31st (four days ...
A: No, it's not entirely true that cats don't mate this time of year. There certainly IS a "kitten ...
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| dehydrated kitten | 11/4/2009 |
Q: New kitten 2 mos+. Kitten got diarhea this evening. What can I give it to remain hydrated until the ...
A: If the kitten hasn't been on milk recently, I would stay away from it, as diet changes like this can ...
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| cat sleeping all the time | 11/4/2009 |
Q: We were adopted by an approximately two year old, all black female cat on October 31st (four days ...
A: Her activity level and sleeping habits may be normal. I'd be a little worried about the fact that ...
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| What breed is my cat | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a new cat and I've had him for roughly about 3months and wondered what breed my ...
A: Without a pedigree, it's difficult to say if a cat is any breed. 98% of cats worldwide are of no ...
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| stinky cat | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I just got a 2nd cat and I have noticed that (her head especially) is very smelly. It kind of ...
A: No, no cat should ever be smelly. I'm not sure what type of situation she was found in, but there ...
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| sick stray cat | 11/2/2009 |
Q: A stray cat showed up at my mom's house 3 wks ago. My mom kept her while trying to find the owner. ...
A: It's always a good idea to keep a new cat isolated until they are checked out by the vet, because ...
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| Strange Behavior | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Breed: Ragdoll Age: 10years Weight: 12lbs Sex: Female Spayed: Yes Shots updated: October 16 - 2009 ...
A: It's too bad she was at the vet so recently, and now she has symptoms, but I really do think she ...
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| Cat not eating | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 16 year old male cat who has been diabetic going on 5 years. Up until last week, he's been ...
A: I've never seen diabetes itself cause a decrease in appetite, only an increase when their diabetes ...
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| Cat Labour | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My cat had here first kitten at 8am. she appeared to stop labor and i am certain she has more ...
A: It is possible that labor will resume shortly. There is sometimes a break of a day or two, or ...
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| plz help me | 10/30/2009 |
Q: ..well one day i was at school and my dad and me come home and we heard this faint meow constantly i ...
A: Sorry to hear there has been such a change in your kitty! It sounds like there was some specific ...
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| Cat's tail amputation | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I recently (26 Oct 09) had to have my cats tail amputated after she was hit by a car. Anyway, she ...
A: It's best to bring these concerns to the attention of your vet. I'm guessing your kitty is on oral ...
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| cats fighting at night | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I live in a small apartment that is basically all open; the only doors are to the bathroom and the ...
A: I feel your pain - I used to live in a studio apartment, too. The training period is always ...
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| AI for a Devon Rex breeding | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I own a pedigree Devon Rex cat in Canberra. I get so many comments about her because they isn't a ...
A: There aren't any standard vets that I know of that do artificial insemination in domestic cats. ...
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| how to move on, and when? | 10/28/2009 |
Q: long story short: my mom let my cats out of the house a month ago and they haven't come back. I cry ...
A: I'm so sorry. This is truly the worst thing a pet owner can go through. The honest truth is, I ...
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| Sick stray kitten | 10/28/2009 |
Q: there. I do so hope that you can give me an inkling of what's going on and what to do about it. ...
A: Unfortunately, there are a lot of "animal people" who forget how to be "people people", and the ...
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| Aggressive Burmese | 10/28/2009 |
Q: We had two sweet littermates who cared for one another. Last October we had to put one to sleep. The ...
A: Sorry for the loss of Mary and to hear about your problems with Rita Mae. Does Rita Mae have her ...
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| wormer question | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have been hand raising a litter of stray kittens since they were about a week old maybe younger ...
A: Adorable kitten!!! First, let me make the disclaimer that neither fenbendazole nor pyrantel pamoate ...
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| Aggresive kitten | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I rescued a beautiful Calico kitten in July and named her Ruth aka Ruthie, Dr's say now that she is ...
A: I’m sorry you are finding Ruthie’s behavior so overwhelming. Because cats, like many animals, are ...
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| cat died while pregnant | 10/27/2009 |
Q: my cat recently died as a result of a car accident,and she was maybe a week away from giving ...
A: So sorry to hear of your loss. I once asked my vet this exact question, and the answer is only 4-5 ...
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| 4 wk kitten | 10/26/2009 |
Q: 4 weeks ago my cat had kittens, she left them and all have died except one. I have been taking care ...
A: sorry to hear about the litter. The kitten could have some neurological problems causing the ...
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| MY CAT | 10/26/2009 |
Q: JESSICA, I FOUND YOUR SITE ON GOOGLE.COM WHILE DOING A GENERAL SEARCH. I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS.. 1. MY ...
A: Assuming the vet has checked her out for parasites and other causes of nausea, which may include ...
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| 6 week old kitten with diarhea and potbellied appearance. | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I just recently got two kittens for my son. They are sisters but one has had bad diarhea since the ...
A: It's okay to treat her for tapeworms using Tape Worm Tabs. These are available online and at pet ...
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| Found Very Sick Cat | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have found a very sick cat on the road with what I think is distemper, very infectious smelling ...
A: Of course, the kitty should get to the vet as soon as they open tomorrow, but until then, if you ...
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| Kittens breathing problems | 10/24/2009 |
Q: We bought a female persian kitten from a breeder a few weeks ago now. She has settled in ok and is ...
A: Persians with flatter faces are more likely to suffer upper respiratory problems than those with ...
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| kitten | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have a kitten that got bite by a dog and now it only has three legs but I don't know where her ...
A: The only thing you can do for this kitten is to bring her to the vet. An injury this serious cannot ...
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| Male domestic cats | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have two male tabby cats aged 4 and 1. We have had the 4 year old for 3 years and the 1 year old ...
A: This isn't a dominance behavior but is a nonconfrontational method of collecting information. Cats ...
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| elderly cat health | 10/22/2009 |
Q: We have a 14 year old short hair domestic cat who we are a little concerned about. He has always ...
A: It could potentially be something as simple as an overactive thyroid. You are probably aware of ...
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| Cat fighting | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I emailed Ali yesterday but she has asked further questions and is now maxed out and i REALLY need ...
A: The poor kitty! I think it's time to discuss something that's a little more along pharmaceutical ...
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| My sister's cat! | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My sister owns a cat. The cat is English short hair. He doesn't eat his tablets. My sister tried ...
A: Many cats are very difficult to get to take their pills. Your sister can try putting the pill in a ...
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| cat's eyes | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My B&W cat seems perfectly fine, but the whites of his eyes are always reddish. He doesn't seem to ...
A: Your cat could have environmental allergies, pink-eye or potentially even high blood pressure. ...
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| Broken pelvic bone | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My cat was run over my vet said that he has 2 breaks in his pelvic bone and would need surgery and ...
A: Sometimes all that healing will require is cage rest, but it depends on how the bones are broken. ...
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| My pregnant cat is being spoilt. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I'm Renee and we have a pregnant cat that is currently in her third week of pregnancy and she is ...
A: She certainly is being spoiled! Is there any possibility that you could create a bed just for her? ...
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| sick cat | 10/20/2009 |
Q: First of all, I love siamese and am envious of your pictured kitty! We do however have a sick 6+yr ...
A: She was featured in Cat Fancy Magazine this month! Sorry to hear about your Bengal. I think it's ...
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| Should i take my kittens back to the vets? | 10/20/2009 |
Q: They were sneezing alot and had clear/yellow mucous coming out there noses and developed eye ...
A: Clavamox is usually written for 7-10 days, and I'm wondering if your kittens could have stood to be ...
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| My three week old kitten won't eat! | 10/20/2009 |
Q: He is fairly skinny compared to a normal kitten his age and he doesn't do much but sleep. He crawls ...
A: It's difficult to say what the problem could be, but he should see a vet. Often, the best idea with ...
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| Sick Kitten | 10/19/2009 |
Q: 2 days ago I got 2 9 week old kittens. They are both males, and I adopted them from a humane ...
A: The kitten does sound like he needs antibiotics, and unfortunately, if no one is available to give ...
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| 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: Yes, it's true - it can take up to 3 weeks for testosterone levels to drop off before you'll notice ...
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| Behavior | 10/19/2009 |
Q: My cat, female, 2 yrs old is a very lovable cat, not yet spayed is having behavior problems. I also ...
A: You can try a product like Feliway in case anxiety is causing her aggression (see www.feliway.com), ...
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| Flame points | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I have a kitten that is creamy white except for the ears and tail which are gold. He also has blue ...
A: The other name for Flame Point is Red Point. Most people call Flame/Red Points Siamese, while ...
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| My cat's gums turned black | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My cat doesn't seem itself. He is about 12 and has regular vet appointments and is up-to-date on ...
A: Sorry to hear he seems to be doing poorly. As you probably suspect, he needs to be seen by a vet. ...
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| Cat sitting | 10/17/2009 |
Q: We have customers that asked us to take their cat while they are gone for the winter. We own a ...
A: It will certainly be difficult for Nicho to have lost his family when they leave for the winter. ...
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| Strange cat getting stranger | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that is a genetic freak of nature. It was born in a litter of two. This one was huge, ...
A: It's no doubt that bad genes can lead to a bad personality. Vets generally agree that genetics make ...
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| pregnant cat (urgent) | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that is due any day now to have her kittens, last night i saw a very small piece of ...
A: It is possible that she could have more kittens to be delivered. Many cats go through a break ...
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| pregnant cat (urgent) | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that is due any day now to have her kittens, last night i saw a very small piece of ...
A: Excellent! Congratulations, it sounds like things are going perfectly according to schedule. I ...
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| Bengal Cat Behavior Problems | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I won a 7 year old F3 Bengal cat. I have owned her 6 years. she is a very dependent cat with ...
A: Sorry to hear you're going through such a hard time with her. I'm sure the changes in your schedule ...
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| pregnant cat (urgent) | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that is due any day now to have her kittens, last night i saw a very small piece of ...
A: All of this sounds like she's close to delivery. When you say there was a piece of discharge, what ...
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| Out of season queen & aggressive tom | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Recently my queen of about 16/17 months came into her first season since her litter was born almost ...
A: It's possible your female could be having "silent heats", so called because, while they are in ...
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| 2 to 3 week old kittens | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I found and am caring for 4 kittens 2 to 3 weeks old. I have been feeding them formula as directed ...
A: Constipation can be a common problem in formula fed kittens. You can try giving the kittens each ...
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| My cat will not stop meowing for pets | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 ½ year old female cat that if I am home when awake is meowing for attention/getting ...
A: Dementia is a definite possibility. In cats, a condition similar to human Alzheimer's is being ...
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| Fleas! | 10/14/2009 |
Q: My 3 month old cat has fleas and so I submerged his body in water for a while to drown them out, and ...
A: Flea and tick spray can help treat fleas around the house, but it's vitally important to put a safe ...
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| stray kitten | 10/13/2009 |
Q: We had a stray kitten adopt us about 2 weeks ago. She is nothing but skin and bones and very tiny. ...
A: Yes, kitten food should be fed until she's a year old, or longer if she has not yet gotten to a ...
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| Siamese cat adoption and independence | 10/13/2009 |
Q: My spouse and I are considering adopting a 9 month old siamese cat. We are slightly concerned about ...
A: There is quite a bit of truth to this. Siamese can vary as individuals just as much as people can. ...
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| My cat | 10/13/2009 |
Q: My cat is about 12 years old, weighs around 30 pounds and has been having some issues lately. He ...
A: If the liquid is thin and yellow, it's most likely bile, a digestive fluid containing enzymes, which ...
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| pregnant 6 month old cat | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I am beginning to think my 6 month old cat is pregnant. She has gained alot of weight recently and ...
A: If your kitty was in estrus (heat) when she got outside, chances are fairly good she is pregnant. ...
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| stray kitten | 10/12/2009 |
Q: We had a stray kitten adopt us about 2 weeks ago. She is nothing but skin and bones and very tiny. ...
A: Did the vet test her for the Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS viruses? These are two of the reasons ...
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| My cat's stitches are stiil in | 10/11/2009 |
Q: There are many feral cats in my neighborhood and I've been trying to get them fixed. I had a female ...
A: What an awful thing to find out! Sometimes dissolvable sutures are used, but they just don't fully ...
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| Sick Kitty? | 10/10/2009 |
Q: We have an approximately 6 year old mixed breed domestic medium hair cat. She occasionally will ...
A: Vomiting once a month is generally not something to be concerned about with cats, but vomiting every ...
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| Blood in stool | 10/10/2009 |
Q: .. i want to know what it could be, also i got a new kitten and since shes been here shes also been ...
A: You should have both cats examined by a vet, and try to bring in a stool sample for each. Blood in ...
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| What is wrong with my kitten! | 10/10/2009 |
Q: First I would like to thank you for your time. I have had my kitten for about a month , she is now ...
A: It's generally agreed upon by vets that cats don't get hemorrhoids, but I think you may be exactly ...
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| New moms back legs problem. | 10/9/2009 |
Q: 3 days after giving birth to 5 kittens momma cats' back legs seem to spasm up and she will cry out ...
A: This is worrisome. It can be difficult to tell the difference between cramping and seizures, so I ...
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| milk | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I will be asking a fair heap of questions. And my 'U' button is kinda broken so i might be missing ...
A: Sorry to answer so late. My grandfather passed away. Yes, mothers can certainly have trouble ...
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| still born kitten | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My son found a dead kitten by the food bowl this morning. The Kitten was very small maybe 3 in. long ...
A: Cats definitely sense these things! Some vets will be able to squeeze in a spay appointment at the ...
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| Hand feeding tips | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old kitten has given her litter in the early morning of this question. Later at ...
A: Unfortunately, it isn't very surprising that the mom isn't quite sure what to do with the little ...
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| help | 10/8/2009 |
Q: my question has no punctuation because i think that another 2 newborn kitten has died. remember me? ...
A: I'm sorry, that is very sad! A chilled kitten can appear dead, so if any of the kittens were cast ...
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| still born kitten | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My son found a dead kitten by the food bowl this morning. The Kitten was very small maybe 3 in. long ...
A: Sorry to hear this. It's very difficult to say what may have happened. Cats can have miscarriages ...
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| Hand feeding tips | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old kitten has given her litter in the early morning of this question. Later at ...
A: I am amazed that a young kitten had such a large litter!!! Most first litters average 3 kittens, ...
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| sick kitten | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My 1 month (approximately) old kitten is sneezing, coughing, has a runny nose and his eyes run so ...
A: You should get him to the vet right away. By the sounds of it, this little one needs antibiotics, ...
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| Kitten Does Not Drink | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I rescued a kitten 2 days ago from a shelter. He was an orphan who was found with no mother. They do ...
A: I would keep him on canned food only for at least another month. Right now, he only has milk teeth ...
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| siamese cats - in season | 10/6/2009 |
Q: can you please answer - do siamese cats come into season all year round. She is an indoor cat aged ...
A: Stress can cause the end of a pregnancy. And Siamese do tend to get quite stressed out when their ...
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| Chronic Diarrhea | 10/6/2009 |
Q: We have two sweet cats that we adopted from the same litter. They eat and drink out of the same ...
A: It sounds like your kitty has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This can be frustrating to deal ...
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| feral cat | 10/6/2009 |
Q: ....have a feral cat i believe that ive been feeding for two months.....he ran at first but now ...
A: The fact that he's speaking to you is a good sign. Pure ferals won't engage in vocalization with ...
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| kitten not gaining weight | 10/5/2009 |
Q: my 3 month old female kitten isn't gaining weight her brother same age is three times her size what ...
A: You should get her to the vet. The most common reasons for stunted growth are infection and severe ...
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| my cat not using litter box | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My cat is not always using her litter box. She will urinate in it but doesn't seem to want to ...
A: Your cat may not be using the litter box for defecation because she's experiencing discomfort. They ...
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| cat pregnancy mystery | 10/5/2009 |
Q: A cat appeared in my barn accompanied by 6 approx. 6 week old kittens. I had been out of town for ...
A: This is an excellent question! The two most common types of vaccines are modified live vaccines ...
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| sickness caused from urine/fecies | 10/4/2009 |
Q: My daughter has an older cat, who continues to use the laundry and hide it. Could this cause medical ...
A: Probably not. Health threats from cat feces come from ingesting them, so as long as your daughter ...
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| siamese cats - in season | 10/4/2009 |
Q: can you please answer - do siamese cats come into season all year round. She is an indoor cat aged ...
A: The answer is sometimes. Indoor cats are more likely to go into estrus year round than outdoor cats ...
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| Cat Urine is Dark. | 10/4/2009 |
Q: My cat Roxie is almost 2 years old and earlier this year she had crystals in her bladder and nearly ...
A: Dark urine can be caused by the presence of blood and bacteria. These can occur with infection or ...
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| calico | 10/3/2009 |
Q: my friend fluffer nutter is considered a calico by the vet. but he is black white and brown. do ...
A: This is a great question! “Calico” refers to a color pattern. Calico cats are white with distinct ...
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| kitten mouth sores | 10/3/2009 |
Q: My daughter has two kittens and one of them had an infection and got medicine and is better but now ...
A: Mouth sores can be caused by a number of problems ranging from viral infections to kidney and liver ...
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| cat pregnancy mystery | 10/2/2009 |
Q: A cat appeared in my barn accompanied by 6 approx. 6 week old kittens. I had been out of town for ...
A: Sorry to hear of your dilemma! The vet could have been wrong about the pregnancy. As easy as you’d ...
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| cat shaking and rapid eye twitching | 10/2/2009 |
Q: My cat started this am shaking and rapid eye twitching. He was not doing this a little later in the ...
A: Your cat could be having seizures. Full convulsions are less common in cats than other seizure ...
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| Elderly cat "yowling" | 10/1/2009 |
Q: We have a 16-18 year old "long haired 'torty'". She has been part of our family for 15 years after ...
A: She certainly is getting up in years! I think the behavior is more likely stemming from true fear ...
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| feeding kitten 2 months old | 10/1/2009 |
Q: i have got 4 kitten.They were abandoned by their mother for 10 days from now.i don't know what feed ...
A: So sorry to hear you are losing the babies. I'm not sure if there is commercially prepared cat food ...
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| Bleeding Gums. | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My cat is about six months old and all of the sudden i noticed his gums are bleeding, and he is ...
A: It's possible for gums to bleed in very small amounts when kittens are cutting teeth. I think if he ...
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| black spots around cats mouth | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have two 7 (almost 8) month old kittens. One is black and white. I recently switched them over ...
A: I'm not entirely certain. A vet is the best one to ask about this. Are the specks part of the ...
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| my cats | 9/30/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering why is it that when some of my other cats start to fight that my females cat ...
A: Your cat is becoming frightened when fights break out between your other kitties. Most cats run ...
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| Newborn Kittens | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have 5 baby kittens that were born September 13,2009. Mama is taking awesome care of them. The ...
A: Very likely, these were flea larvae. The final stage of flea larvae are black and measure about 4 ...
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| after cat pregnancy | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My little kitten is pregnant and has her babies dues in about 3-7 days. But today, she was just ...
A: If she had her babies outside, you are probably unlikely to see her much for a couple of days. Cats ...
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| reuniteing moma with kittens, re: earier asked it think know now | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I ask a question earier i think i know now, she didnt lik ethem being near her, and wouldnt let them ...
A: Moms do find their kittens strange to them if they've been separated for a while, and hissing is ...
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| Kittens with diarrhea | 9/17/2009 |
Q: This past Saturday I adopted 2 kittens from this lady I found on Craigslist and I am not sure how ...
A: The best thing you can do for them besides a good canned kitten food, in the absence of vet care, is ...
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| my newborn kittens | 9/16/2009 |
Q: my cat just recently had a litter of kittens on august 30th, 2009 and the kittens just opened their ...
A: It sounds like the runt probably has diarrhea. He really needs to see the vet. Kittens can have ...
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| Kittens with diarrhea | 9/16/2009 |
Q: This past Saturday I adopted 2 kittens from this lady I found on Craigslist and I am not sure how ...
A: Their stool should be solid already. They should definitely see a vet. Young kittens often have ...
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| Stuck up a Tree! | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 part question. My cat ran out the door 6 days ago, and finally I located him in back ...
A: I'm so sorry! That's horrible. Unfortunately, I think you are out of options. If you feed him dry ...
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| How do I know if I have a credible vet? | 9/15/2009 |
Q: How do I know when my kitten is fully recovered from Giardia/Fever? My 5 month old ragdoll kitten, ...
A: If all the lab tests came back completely normal, I think the vet is probably still credible despite ...
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| Mother rejecting kittens & not feed for 2 days! | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I tried looking for an answer to my question before posting, but I'm racing the clock to save a ...
A: Sorry I'm not able to answer questions on an urgent basis, but I hope this finds you in time. It ...
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| Kitten recovering from Giardia/Fever, but still inactive and lethargic | 9/15/2009 |
Q: How do I know when my kitten is fully recovered from Giardia/Fever? My 5 month old ragdoll kitten, ...
A: It can take some time for a kitty to recover fully from a serious illness. It’s good that he’s ...
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| Pregnant cat | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I've had cats before that have delivered kittens but I'm at a bit of a loss with my Cuda. She went ...
A: It is not unheard of for cats to deliver their kittens on separate days, but it is on the unusual ...
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| My cat having trouble meowing | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have four cats and three are kittens I have taken in from outside. My cat tiger has been having ...
A: Calici virus often causes lethargy due to fever and sometimes sore joints. It can also cause ...
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| Stuck up a Tree! | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 part question. My cat ran out the door 6 days ago, and finally I located him in back ...
A: As cliche as it sounds, this is truly a job for your animal control officer/fire department! ...
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| Lactating mother/no kittens | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Our cat recently had 7 kittens. They all nursed well and have grown to be fine/healthy kittens. The ...
A: Poor kitty! Indeed, cats can get mastitis just like people can. It tends to be most common after ...
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| My cat having trouble meowing | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have four cats and three are kittens I have taken in from outside. My cat tiger has been having ...
A: Yes, Tiger could certainly have caught something from Midnight. There are lots of random germs that ...
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| Siamese Kitten Eye Trouble | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Hey Jessica! I have just adopted a ten-week-old kitten that a friend of mine rescued last week. He ...
A: You have good cause to be worried. This sounds like a condition called uveitis. This is an ...
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| Side effects | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I recently had my cat spay, and she is really not her self she wont eat properly or drink, sounds ...
A: This isn't normal behavior so long after a spay. It sounds like she either has worse than normal ...
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| newborn orphaned kitten in distress | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I moved in with my boyfriend 3 months ago and there was a very petite calico stray living in the ...
A: Right now, the kittens are probably too young to be suffering the symptoms of worms. Roundworms ...
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| kitten | 9/12/2009 |
Q: i have taken in two orphaned kitten they are around 10-12 weeks old. They are both females. The ...
A: It’s really difficult to say whether this is an emergency situation or not. It could be some severe ...
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| companion for a siamese cat? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I own a siamese and he is going on 5 years now, he had a companion, I got her a year after him, and ...
A: Siamese do form very strong attachments to people, but as you have witnessed, they also tend to bond ...
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| Cat having kittens | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My cat is having kittens. She did not cut the umbilical cord herself so I did it for ...
A: I assume all the babies have been born and are happily nursing now. Generally, if the placentas ...
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| Cat losing teeth | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My four year old male cat has lost 2 eye teeth (both top) and now has a black spot on one side next ...
A: Cats lose their teeth for different reasons. He may be forming "resorptive lesions". This is when ...
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| Cats fighting over food. | 9/6/2009 |
Q: We have two cats, they are about 1.5 years old now, brother and sister. Most of the time they are ...
A: I think it would definitely be a good idea to start with a vet visit. This is a good first step ...
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| cats pooping in our yard mainly in gravel and it stinks!!! | 9/6/2009 |
Q: we are looking for a solution to 3 stray kittens ppoping in our gravel walkway, it not only stinks ...
A: You could certainly try vinegar if you can stand the smell! It also tends to dissipate quickly in ...
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| cat hehaviour | 9/6/2009 |
Q: my one year old tabby often lies on his back and moves around by grabbing nearby objects with his ...
A: It's not something that every cats does, but it is just a form of play. He may enjoy a cat tunnel, ...
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| New kittens | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My cat has recently had her second litter, although this litter was born a 10days before we got back ...
A: Yes, I'm certain at three weeks old, it's because they aren't used to human contact. And ...
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| lhow do I get my kittens off the bottle | 9/5/2009 |
Q: Okay I read a simial question. But could you please tell me just how to get them off the bottle? ...
A: This can be difficult when they have no mama cat to show them how to eat like grown ups! Orphan ...
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| whats happening to my cats head? | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Okay, so about a week ago, my cat had a dry skin patch on the top of her head. I figured it was ...
A: It's entirely impossible to say what you're kitty's ailment is since I'm not a vet, and since there ...
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| What could cause a cat to have a runny nose? | 9/3/2009 |
Q: We have 4 cats that live indoors only and one cat that comes in and goes out. They range in ages ...
A: Yes, you're exactly right - it would depend on the type of infection. The calici I mentioned in my ...
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| sore lip on my cat | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have just noticed that on the lips of my moggy male 18 month old kitten he is all black and the ...
A: There are a few possibilities. Without a photo, it's hard to say, but you may want to look up some ...
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| Cat injured in car accident | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I take care of stray animals ,particularly cats with medical and health problems.I have also adopted ...
A: Bless you for taking such good care of this kitty! It’s difficult to say what the prognosis for ...
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| What could cause a cat to have a runny nose? | 9/3/2009 |
Q: We have 4 cats that live indoors only and one cat that comes in and goes out. They range in ages ...
A: To be sure, you'd have to get the kitty to the vet, and that's really the best idea. He could be ...
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| sudden death of our cat | 9/2/2009 |
Q: We are devastated as today we found our 11 years old cat dead upon returning from work. He was a ...
A: While cat grass (typically wheat, oat or barley grass) is generally very safe and well-tolerated by ...
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| Cat wont eat or drink | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Bug is a 13 year old domestic long hair cat, rescued as a kitten. She was not eating or drinking ...
A: So sorry to hear Bug is doing so poorly. I certainly understand your frustration. Last week, I had ...
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| Cat pooping | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I recently moved into a house with 3 males cats and 1 female cat. One male cat will use the the ...
A: I would try adding some litter boxes, perhaps of a different style. Many cats like to use one box ...
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| Cat acting unusual | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My cat had been throwing up his food whole. Then we purchased a different brand and he seemed to ...
A: This is definitely a case to bring right to your vet. I am not a vet, but it sounds like he's ...
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| Post-Birth Queen Question | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Two days ago our Queen gave birth to four kittens. Everything seems to be going well except that I ...
A: This is normal just two days post-birth. You will notice bloody discharge for a few days, and this ...
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| False cat pregnancy? | 9/1/2009 |
Q: On 6/26 my family and I left to see a movie. When we returned about 5 hours later we noticed that ...
A: Confusing, indeed, and it sounds like at this point, anyone’s guess is probably as good as the next ...
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| sudden death of our cat | 9/1/2009 |
Q: We are devastated as today we found our 11 years old cat dead upon returning from work. He was a ...
A: I’m so sorry to hear of your devastating loss. Even before I had read that your kitty had a murmur, ...
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| cat illness | 8/31/2009 |
Q: my cat has not had a bowel movent in 3 days and seems cold to the touch
A: Rush her to the vet! A low body temperature is an extreme emergency! It means her body is shutting ...
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| Pregnant Feral | 8/31/2009 |
Q: She’s doing alright; I’ve plugged up pretty much all her hiding spots. She’s still a little jittery ...
A: This is so excellent of you! There are so few people who care about ferals, and of those who have ...
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| aggressive cat | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male cat who's has all of a sudden become extremely aggressive and is spraying ...
A: Aahhhh, that puts a new spin on things. First, I do think he should visit the vet right away. To ...
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| aggressive cat | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male cat who's has all of a sudden become extremely aggressive and is spraying ...
A: Absolutely start with neutering. I think that is going to solve at least 90% of your problem. The ...
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| cats/kittens | 8/30/2009 |
Q: we use frontline + for the "attack of the fleas" but am wondering if i can use Nemex plus on them as ...
A: The ingredients in Nemex Plus are safe for cats as long as given in the correct dosage. And the ...
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| Urinary infection/amonia smell | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have Two Female Cats about 15 months old. I've noticed a very strong Ammonia smell even the day ...
A: You are correct to assume an ammonia smell in fresh urine may indicate a urinary tract infection. ...
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| Sore on near left back leg | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My cat has a sore near the back left leg. She has had it for a little over a year now. It is not ...
A: I’m not a vet, so my knowledge on the subject is not profound. But I am wondering if your kitty ...
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| Determining Cat Breed | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I would like an expert opinion on what breed or breeds cat mine might be. I got him from a friend as ...
A: The Chartreux does have a similar coat color, but the texture is much different. It's wooley and ...
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| pregnant cat | 8/28/2009 |
Q: My cat had three kittens yesterday around 4:00 and all three came out healthy as ever. Now it feels ...
A: Cats can have kittens that far apart. In fact, they can sometimes have a break of a few days ...
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| indoor feral cat trapping | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have adopted 3 feral cats that i trapped myself. I am in the process of moving and still can only ...
A: So far, indoor trapping has worked out just as well as outdoor trapping has for me. Withhold their ...
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| sneezing cat | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My father has recently befriended a stay/feral cat. The cat is almost a year old. He is a male. ...
A: If this is strictly a viral illness, it will have to runs its course, but if there is a bacterial ...
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| Determining Cat Breed | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I would like an expert opinion on what breed or breeds cat mine might be. I got him from a friend as ...
A: It is true that it's not possible to tell a cat's breed without either a pedigree or expensive DNA ...
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| I dont know how to get my two gets to get along! | 8/26/2009 |
Q: Hey :) i have a 10 year old male Siamese, i've had him since he was 3 weeks. I just brought home a 3 ...
A: If he hasn’t tried to hurt her, it sounds like he is reacting very well to the situation, actually! ...
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| Kitten's butt is always dirty | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a 11 week old kitten. I have noticed that her butt is always dirty and smelly. I ...
A: It could possibly be the food you're feeding. You may want to experiment with that a little bit, ...
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| Mother Cat | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My mother cat has moved 2 of her week old kittens out of the box from the colset in my room and ...
A: It does happen sometimes that mothers neglect some of their kittens when they can only meet the ...
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| Sick kitten? | 8/25/2009 |
Q: We have four seven week old kittens. Recently, we noticed our little peach one has been having ...
A: Unfortunately, I think the little one does need to see a vet. He likely needs to be dewormed and ...
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| Vomiting Bile | 8/25/2009 |
Q: My cat Roxy vomits bile occasionally, usually once a month. This month, she has vomited twice, ...
A: Cats tend to vomit when their stomachs are empty because their stomach acid has nothing to digest, ...
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| Cat's paw and nail bed swollen | 8/25/2009 |
Q: About 6 weeks ago my cat went missing for 3 days. He came back with a lacerated back right leg with ...
A: Sounds like the poor guy is having a tough time of it! I'm afraid I would get him back to the vet ...
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| Vomiting Bile | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My cat Roxy vomits bile occasionally, usually once a month. This month, she has vomited twice, ...
A: Is your kitty free fed, or do you feed her scheduled meals? If she’s fed scheduled meals, you may ...
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| Agressive cats | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have 3 female cats. One is 4 one is 3 and one is 1. They have always got along until recently. The ...
A: It depends. I have decided to use the product permanently, but I have a high-stress household with ...
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| cat injury | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Our cat just had the same thing happen while we were all outside. He is just under a year old and ...
A: This might be a condition called strabismus, commonly just called a "turned eye". Most cats who ...
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| New born kittens | 8/23/2009 |
Q: my cat just had her 3rd litter yesterday and one the kittens seems cold to the touch. It is not ...
A: Any time you see the kitten left out, try to move her in close to mom to get her body temperature ...
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| Agressive cats | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have 3 female cats. One is 4 one is 3 and one is 1. They have always got along until recently. The ...
A: This is called redirected aggression and is, unfortunately, a relatively common problem. The cat is ...
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| My kitty has ringworm and injured herself scratching | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Two weeks ago I sent my cat to live with a friend for a bit as I was in the middle of relocating, ...
A: As long as you got a cream containing miconazole, treat it despite her scratch! It's non-irritating ...
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| pseudo-abandoned cat health problems | 8/22/2009 |
Q: i adore this cat that belongs to my ex-neighbors. my friend still lives in the apartment next to ...
A: It would be great if you could adopt him! The two diseases that are of the biggest concern are ...
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| pregnant cat | 8/21/2009 |
Q: my cat is age 8 she is small for her age a was told by the vet she is pregnant she got out around ...
A: If she got out on June 17th and conceived that day, her due date would've been this past Wednesday. ...
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| play aggressive Siamese | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old Siamese who LOVES to play! Often she gets bored/ over stimulated and attacks ...
A: Sometimes Siamese, with their high energy levels and A-type personalities, can be a little ...
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| obsessive scratching won't allow cuts to heal | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My cat has been to he vet 4 times, 2 rounds of antibiotics, one of prednisone. She will not leave ...
A: Has the vet done a skin scraping and skin and hair culture to see if there were any pathogens? Most ...
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| Premature Kitten(BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!) | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My cat who is just over a year old had two kittens. One kitten was a still born. The other one is ...
A: I certainly don't think it's morally wrong to try. If you try giving the kitten formula with an eye ...
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| mother cat and her kittens | 8/19/2009 |
Q: My cat has two two week old kittens, is it normal for her to play bite them all over and bash them ...
A: Mothers are often playful with their kittens as they get closer to 3 and 4 weeks old and begin ...
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| CAT IN SEASON | 8/19/2009 |
Q: MY CAT IS IN HER FIFTH SEASON AND FOR THE FIRST TIME I HAVE NOTICED BLOOD IN HER LITTER TRAY.IS THIS ...
A: No, this really isn't normal. If she is passing enough blood for you to notice in the litter tray, ...
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| Cat odd behaviour | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have a female tabby cat named Daisy, and she's 9 years old now. She is an indoor cat, and ...
A: It sounds possible that this could be related to an injury besides a fracture that would show up on ...
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| Cat pregnancy | 8/18/2009 |
Q: So my cat is very pregnant. I know that around the first week of July i noticed her nipples were all ...
A: It can be really hard to tell from behavior when a kitty will deliver. Some of them start nesting a ...
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| 5 month kitten who will not settle down | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month kitten who will not settle down. Every time you move she will claw,bite or scratch ...
A: When you ignore her, are you just walking away, or closing her in a separate room? I find that ...
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| Cat hernia reopening | 8/17/2009 |
Q: My cat is 3 years old when she was a kitten I found her she was at least 2 weeks old then. There was ...
A: I'm guessing this is an umbilical hernia, the most common type of hernia in cats, which is found ...
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| bladder issues | 8/17/2009 |
Q: my cat pulled a large hair ball off his penis. Then he started peeing outside the litter. I took ...
A: I'm afraid I can't make too much sense of what went on at the animal hospital! Here is a quick ...
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| my cat | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I just moved into my new apartment and my cat has been under my bed for 2 days now,and she won't ...
A: Definitely keep her in one room for now, with the door closed so she knows the no possible predators ...
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| cat litter blockage | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have an orphaned kitten about 7 weeks old now. I am thinking he may have a blockage from cat ...
A: If the kitten truly has a litter obstruction, a vet is your only option. Clay litters aren't ...
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| young kitten | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I found a 5 week old kitten he is eating good, and i can get him to urinate but i have not seen any ...
A: Kittens this age typically have bowel movements about once every 24 hours, and at 5 weeks old, they ...
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| weaning mother cat discomfort | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Our cat is getting spayed in 3 days. She was still nursing her 10 week old kittens and our vet ...
A: She can be spayed at any time, but swollen mammary tissue can make getting through to remove the ...
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| Possible nerve damage | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I live on a small island in Greece and look after many cats without real veterinary help as the ...
A: I think you are right to be concerned about nerve damage, as the sciatic nerve runs down in this ...
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| Peeing on laundry | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I have two female cats, about 8 years old. They're both declawed (was not my choice). My problem is ...
A: This is a common problem with declawed cats, unfortunately. Their feet can be sensitive to litter, ...
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| siamese geriatric cat peeing in corners | 8/14/2009 |
Q: My fiance has a 14-16 *(no one can remember how old exactly) Siamese female cat. I have been ...
A: Poor kitty! I think your fiancé needs to bring her to the vet and have the kitty examined. First, ...
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| A Cyst above cat's eyelid | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I recently took my cat to the Vet to examine a cyst. The Vet took cells from the cyst. Does this ...
A: Generally, cryosurgery tends to be the quickest, least expensive way to treat cysts, but not all ...
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| feral kitten wont eat, unresponsive | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I live in inner city Chicago. I recently captured a feral kitten (I would estimate about 10 weeks ...
A: Yes, by 10 weeks, kittens are just about as feral as can be. However, they are more adaptable than ...
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| A Cyst above cat's eyelid | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I recently took my cat to the Vet to examine a cyst. The Vet took cells from the cyst. Does this ...
A: If your vet confirmed that this was a cyst, I am guessing it is a sebaceous cyst, as these are the ...
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| Kitten Suckling Behavior | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I've read all the letters about kittens sucking on each other. Our two sisters (of a litter of 5) ...
A: This is a difficult problem to address. Sometimes it's best to just separate the kittens for a good ...
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| coccidia in kitten | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have 6 kittens that have contracted coccidia. their mother was a rescued cat that I brought home. ...
A: Sorry to hear the little one is doing so poorly. It sounds possible she has something secondary ...
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| Cat Mouth stench | 8/13/2009 |
Q: My cat is about 3 years old, neutered male, part Maine coon. a day or two ago i noticed that he was ...
A: I'm glad you're getting your kitty to the vet. In cats, mouth ulcers like this are often caused by ...
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| nursing mother | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have two health-related questions. First, within a day or so of giving birth, the mother cat ...
A: Any sort of vaginal discharge that was foul-smelling could definitely have been a signal of an ...
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| Kitten found injured - has torn lip | 8/12/2009 |
Q: A week ago I found a kitten in the middle of 4 lanes of traffic. She was bleeding around her eye ...
A: The poor baby! But she is luck you found her. If the lip was torn off, then it won’t grow back, ...
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| Cats and the cold weather | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I don't know whether this is your area of expertise or not, but could you tell me if there is a ...
A: I live in Rhode Island, so we experience winters similar to yours, and working with feral cats who ...
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| Raw eggs for Kittens | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I hear raw eggs make cats coats very healthy and shiny. I was wondering if it would be safe to feed ...
A: This remains a controversial subject. More and more, however, veterinary nutritionists are agreeing ...
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| my cat Andy.. I call him my AndyBoo | 8/11/2009 |
Q: my cat andy is a white long haired gorgeous male.. i recently rescued 3 kittens who i nursed to ...
A: It sounds like the kittens probably have a contagious germ that your other two kitties have as well. ...
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| a first kitten...help | 7/25/2009 |
Q: ...I'm in the prosess of getting my first kitten. I need some help I know basicly a kittne needs to ...
A: Congratulations on your decision to bring a kitten into your life! Here's a website that has lots ...
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| Urinary Trouble With Trigger | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I tend to ramble, so I will try to make this to the point. My baby, Trigger (4 years old, domestic ...
A: I’m glad you have a follow up on Monday. The irritation associated with the catheter should ...
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| Lost Kittens | 7/24/2009 |
Q: We had two kittens, who came from the same mother, here at our home for at least two weeks. They ...
A: Sorry to hear the little ones have gone missing. If there was a feeding spot that they had been ...
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| my maine coon kitten has a little flaking on his ear and a raised area near his neck | 7/24/2009 |
Q: my maine coon kitten is 16 wks old and caught up on his shots, we purchased him from a reputable ...
A: I'm very suspicious that this IS ringworm. I'm not a vet, but what you describe does sound to me ...
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| Worms in feral cat shelters | 7/24/2009 |
Q: For the 2nd year in a row, we're finding small, black worms in some of our feral cat shelters at our ...
A: I'm just going to take a guess that you're either seeing flea larvae (very teeny tiny black worms) ...
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| Pregnant Cat | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Our barn cat is pregnant and coming close to when the kittens should be born and a male cat has just ...
A: Any kind of discharge that she may be leaking could be attracting the male. If she’s starting to ...
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| Matted fir | 7/23/2009 |
Q: After using a new fir brush on my cat, she has gotten large clumps of matted fir. Can I shave these ...
A: If you have electric clippers, you can shave the matted fur off by yourself, as long as your cat ...
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| new kitten is hurt | 7/23/2009 |
Q: and it stopped within seconds and there wasn't much blood, it was more like spit with blood in it, ...
A: How long has she been acting like this? I'm not sure if she's just got the chills from the bath and ...
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| Roundworm egg production and Pyrantel treatment | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Jessica, Saw an answer you gave on roundworms from 2008 that was more comprehensive than any one ...
A: Hope things are getting under control. It takes three weeks for newly hatched larvae to develop ...
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| Cat | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My cat's skin is becoming discolored in his ears and on his face with a yellow tint and he has open ...
A: Yellowing skin is a sign of jaundice. This typically occurs when there is liver failure, but also ...
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| pregnant stray cat | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have been feeding a very pregnant stray cat who appears to be around 1 year of age, still a kitten ...
A: I hate to say, but it really depends. If she is somewhere close by but is just hiding well, it ...
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| bowels | 7/22/2009 |
Q: My cat doesn't not finish her bowel movements in the litte box. She thinks she's done and jumps out ...
A: You may want to add a teaspoon of pea or squash baby food to some canned cat food each day for her. ...
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| UrinaryTrouble With Trigger | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I tend to ramble, so I will try to make this to the point. My baby, Trigger (4 years old, domestic ...
A: Sorry to hear you are having so many problems. It’s always frustrating when you feel you are not ...
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| Cat doesn't want to eat and has diarrhea. | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I found a cat in my neighborhood that is really thin and I can feel his spine. He has no owner and I ...
A: This kitty could have a parasitic or bacterial infection that's nauseating him and causing his ...
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| My cat has lice! | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have 2 8 week old kittens (they're brothers)and they had little white speckles on their fur so I ...
A: Oh no! The treatment labeled to kill lice is Frontline, but Revolution and Advantage have also been ...
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| titch | 7/21/2009 |
Q: my cat has a pot belly it seems to have appeared over night she is meowing a lot and dribbling a lot ...
A: Hm, I don't have any idea what this could've been! Unless she had some very severe constipation ...
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| Maggot wound | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 5-6 week old kitten found on the side of the road. It had a wound on it's neck and inside ...
A: Yes, the wound could close if there were maggots in there. The immune system would usually mount a ...
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| orphaned newborn kitten... | 7/21/2009 |
Q: We live in the country, (Arizona desert) and there is a colony of feral cats that live out here. We ...
A: Poor little baby! I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. And I understand your financial position ...
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| inter cat aggression | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I'll try to be brief. I've taken care of two outside cats, a mother and her now three year old ...
A: I would definitely neuter at least one of the boys, since most fighting occurs between two ...
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| my cat's aye changed colour | 7/20/2009 |
Q: my cat is about a year old. today he went to sleep, and when he woke up i noticed his left-eye ...
A: Yes, this is something you should worry about. Your cat may have what is called uveitis, and in ...
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| crying baby kitten | 7/20/2009 |
Q: . . .the two-day old kitten seems to cry aloud much of the time . . .how much crying is normal for a ...
A: If you witnessed a bowel movement just 24 hours ago, then constipation is not likely the cause for ...
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| Sick cat | 7/20/2009 |
Q: On Thursday, my cat started crying/screaming. She is 13 years old. She was dehydrated, kidneys had ...
A: Sorry to hear your kitty is going through such a hard time. Has your cat been eating the suggested ...
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| Neutering male cat after breeding? | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have a male cat and I plan on breeding him with my female when they turn a year old. Then I am ...
A: No, it won't be too late. You can neuter a male at any time. The sooner the better, though! The ...
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| Older cat fighting kitten | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a year old Maine Coon cat (who used to get very upset when left alone in the house) and 3 ...
A: I had wondered if my cats had spats while I was there simply because I was there, and behaved ...
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| titch | 7/19/2009 |
Q: my cat has a pot belly it seems to have appeared over night she is meowing a lot and dribbling a lot ...
A: Either could be a possibility, really. She should see a vet. Drooling can indicate dental disease, ...
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| Bleeding from stool | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a female cat which is 10 months old. She has undergone an operation to remove her ...
A: She should really see a vet if she is not able to pass stool to determine how severe the ...
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| new cat | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I adopted a new cat, Charley, 2 yrs old, nutered. I have a female, also adopted 3 yrs ago, Sadie, ...
A: Oh no! That's too bad. I would say to give the separation a try, and I would recommend to start ...
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| crying baby kitten | 7/18/2009 |
Q: . . .the two-day old kitten seems to cry aloud much of the time . . .how much crying is normal for ...
A: Newborns shouldn't be crying much. Babies will usually squeal when mom cleans them or if she gets ...
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| inter cat aggression | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I'll try to be brief. I've taken care of two outside cats, a mother and her now three year old ...
A: I definitely believe that neutering can help put a lot of this aggression to an end. Testosterone ...
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| Kitten Training | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I'm at my wit's end and wondered if you can possibly give me some advice. We recently got an 8 week ...
A: It would be wise to first have him checked out just in case of a bladder infection. This can be a ...
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| sudden aggresion | 7/17/2009 |
Q: My children and i have a beautiful cat named Mitzi. She has not been the most affectionate cat apart ...
A: My goodness! I really think Mitzi is probably a good candidate for a mild sedative right now. ...
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| Bleeding at the front of ears | 7/17/2009 |
Q: Jessice, My cat is not siamese, just a domestic short hair, 16 years old. Yesterday I noticed ...
A: I have seen this, and it's usually self-inflicted due to scratching. If you see no trace of ear ...
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| aggressive cat | 7/16/2009 |
Q: We have a feral cat that we adopted who is very cat aggressive. We didn't realize this until a ...
A: You don’t deserve to be looked upon harshly! I have close to 15 years of intensive experience with ...
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| Cats eye is coverd | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Hey im asking this question because my cats eye has been funny for the past 2 days , ive read ...
A: It does sound like this is what you're seeing. The third eyelid, also called the nictitating ...
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| Cat Allergies? | 7/15/2009 |
Q: First of all my cat just got over having a bladder infection at the beginning of the summer. I had ...
A: Poor kitty! If you feel your vet wasn’t on the ball, then there is certainly nothing wrong with ...
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| new cat | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I adopted a new cat, Charley, 2 yrs old, nutered. I have a female, also adopted 3 yrs ago, Sadie, ...
A: It sounds like things are probably going as expected for a couple of adult cats who were introduced ...
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| Male Cat Behavior - Circles & Vocal | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a male cat that I rescued about a year ago that was living in the crawl space of our last ...
A: You may want to ask your vet about complex partial seizures. Vocalization and walking in circles ...
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| Bleeding from stool | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a female cat which is 10 months old. She has undergone an operation to remove her ...
A: Some cats have a little blood in their stool periodically if they strain when they have a bowel ...
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| New cat won't eat. | 7/14/2009 |
Q: We just adopted a cat from the Humane Society, she is two years old, and when we picked her out she ...
A: She certainly has a lot going on! It can take older cats a couple of days before they'll gain their ...
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| 7 week old kitten meowing a lot | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 week old kitten. Well she was born on May 20th so shes probaly almost 8 weeks. I just ...
A: She's lonely! This is a very confusing time for her, and babies this age who go to homes alone are ...
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| Older cat fighting kitten | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have a year old Maine Coon cat (who used to get very upset when left alone in the house) and 3 ...
A: I would definitely take some time to introduce them a little more slowly, since the older kitty ...
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| Temp | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Air conditioning is expensive. I usually turn it way up when I leave for work - to about 87 degrees ...
A: Cats tend to tolerate warmer temperatures better than people do, but 87 degrees is quite hot. If ...
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| Roundworm egg production after Pyrantel treatment | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Jessica, Saw an answer you gave on roundworms from 2008 that was more comprehensive than any one ...
A: I certainly understand the paranoia that's spread out there! These things can be murder to get rid ...
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| Prego Cat | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Our cat is only about a year old and a very petite Siamese. She is expecting her first litter, and ...
A: Was the kitty intentionally bred? If you have her breeding date, then you can know if she is ...
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| rectal bleeding | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I just got a 6 week old kitten 2 days ago. She appears to be bleeding from her rectal area, what ...
A: A vet really needs to check out the little one to find out what’s causing this. Sometimes if there ...
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| Kitten Aggression-Debatable. | 7/12/2009 |
Q: My kitten is 8-10 weeks old. I got her about 5 weeks ago. She was born on a farm, and handled from ...
A: I've never heard of such bologna in my life! There was one other case on here where a vet told a ...
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| Adopting two Ragdoll kitties | 7/11/2009 |
Q: We have decided to adopt two Ragdoll kitties (girls) from a breeder that tests her cats for HCM, ...
A: I would schedule another visit with the kittens. One visit can go over not so well for any number ...
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| my cat is pulling out her hair | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My cat is pulling out her hair and we can not figure it out. One day my mom was at work and she fell ...
A: She should get to a vet to check for physical causes of itchy skin. One common reason for this is ...
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| Help Please and Thank You | 7/11/2009 |
Q: i have a 1 year old cat or i think younger she just became in heat this year and she has sprayed or ...
A: I think you should definitely start with a vet visit to rule out a urinary tract infection, and ...
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| jealousy/territorial? | 7/11/2009 |
Q: i have had her since she was 6wks old. up until 3 months ago she has lived in a house with another ...
A: This is somewhat of a normal reaction when cats come into contact with new cats, especially with ...
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| my cats milknot dropped has not dropped yet | 7/10/2009 |
Q: My cat had two kittens yesterday on july 8th and both kittens where still born,well i still could ...
A: If he has a big, round belly, that's a sign of a well fed kitten, so I probably wouldn't bother with ...
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| my cats milknot dropped has not dropped yet | 7/10/2009 |
Q: My cat had two kittens yesterday on july 8th and both kittens where still born,well i still could ...
A: Milk can actually stop flowing again, so you should keep trying to check on this periodically. The ...
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| cat having kittens | 7/10/2009 |
Q: My cat had two kittens around 3:30pm today July 9th. I believe she has more kittens inside, but she ...
A: Yes, this is quite possible. There is often a break in feline labor, many times for hours, and ...
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| Cat and kittens | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My cat just had kittens and my kids are present and want to touch and all that and i was told not to ...
A: It's not true. Mom will try to hide her babies if she feels there is too much activity going on ...
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| my cats milknot dropped has not dropped yet | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My cat had two kittens yesterday on july 8th and both kittens where still born,well i still could ...
A: Sometimes this happens, and cats may respond to an injection of Pitocin. This simulates oxytocin, a ...
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| Cat not using litterbox | 7/9/2009 |
Q: We live in a two story house with a basement. We own two cats, one is a black cat, the other a ...
A: You may want to try a litter called Cat Attract to see if that helps. It's formulated with an ...
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| Calico Casts | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Are all Calico Cats female
A: Almost all calico cats are female. The gene it takes to create a calico cats is carried on the X ...
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| Hissing/Screaming cat | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have 1 dog and 2 cats. The older cat and dog have lived together for 6 years. The younger cat has ...
A: I think your dog most likely picked up some sort of animal scent, perhaps from the grass or bushes ...
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| Cat Missing Bottom Teeth | 7/8/2009 |
Q: There is a cat I have been trying to bring back to good health. I believe the cat was left by my ...
A: A vet would definitely have to take a look at this guy to say for sure what's going on, but many ...
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| 2 wk old kitten with diarrhea | 7/8/2009 |
Q: i have a 2 wk old kitten that just started getting diarrhea i have been caring for her and her ...
A: Diarrhea can sometimes result if the formula is too rich or if the kitten eats too much at once. I ...
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| cat sucking her own nipples.?, | 7/8/2009 |
Q: i have 5 cats whom seem to be very relaxed and confident, except for one whom displays very neurotic ...
A: There are some medications that should not sedate her so much. I'm not sure which drug the vet has ...
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| Hissing/Screaming cat | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have 1 dog and 2 cats. The older cat and dog have lived together for 6 years. The younger cat has ...
A: I think it does make sense that your dog could have picked up a strange scent outside. You could ...
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| Allergic cat | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My 9-year old cat, a real cutie called Monty, has just been diagnosed as having 18 Positive and 5 ...
A: I'm sorry I don't know what's available in your area, but there are some chicken and rice formula ...
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| Loss of bladder control | 7/6/2009 |
Q: My cat Jingles (Siamese) was lost for about 2 days. She came back home and used her litter box. Days ...
A: It sounds like Jingles still probably has bladder control but is avoiding the litter box for some ...
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| New kittens | 7/6/2009 |
Q: One of out outside cats just had her kittens underneath one of the cars that no one drives, that ...
A: If she will have to stay outdoors, the babies should be just about as safe there as they will be ...
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| diarrhea in kitten | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a ten week old kitten an she still has diarrhea even after a visit to the vet.I have added ...
A: You definitely need to follow up with the vet and let them know that the treatment didn't work. The ...
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| Stray cat sick | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have noticed a stray cat I have been caring for for 2 years being very sick this past week, I have ...
A: I'm sorry to hear he's doing so poorly. Do you have an established relationship with a vet who ...
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| missing cat | 7/5/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old fixed indoor-outdoor cat has been missing for 8 days. I saw her entering the ferns ...
A: So sorry to hear about Zoomee! It's true that cats can crowd other cats out of their own territory ...
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| my siamese cat wont accept my new persian kitten | 7/5/2009 |
Q: My Siamese cat Shaggy is 4 months old female and i have had her since she was 5 weeks old.Both me ...
A: Sorry you are having problem. Siamese are dramatic, aren’t they? There are a couple things to ...
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| kitten upchucking yellowy micture | 7/5/2009 |
Q: my kitten lost it's mother (we don't know where she went) and so these kind people took him and his ...
A: Cats have sensitive stomachs, and they vomit more frequently than other animals. You can expect to ...
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| Victor | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I have a cat named Victor he used to live outside (not any more) and he is really scared what can i ...
A: This really just takes a lot of time and patience. Try to keep him limited to a small area for now. ...
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| cats | 7/4/2009 |
Q: 10 PM last night so am i right to worried that she has not gone poo yet or is this normal. ANSWER: ...
A: It is actually very common for mothers to help raise one another's litters. They cuddle them, clean ...
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| 1 week old not eating | 7/4/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, we have a stray cat that just had 4 kittens, 3 of the kittens are doing well but I ...
A: You should first rub a little Karo syrup on this kitten’s gums to try to get his blood sugar up. It ...
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| mama cat/ newborns | 7/4/2009 |
Q: 9 pounds. She gave birth to 5 kittens two days ago. The first two days seemed to be running ...
A: It is difficult to tell sometimes whether a mother is just trying to carry her babies or is trying ...
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| 4 week old kitten is dying...want to know why | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I work at an animal shelter part time. Last week on Thursday, we had someone bring in a kitten that ...
A: I think you should get in contact with a different vet! Four weeks is young, but it’s plenty old ...
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| Constipated cat spits out medication | 7/4/2009 |
Q: Jessica. My cat is a spayed female, about 3.5 years old. When I adopted her, about a year ago, the ...
A: This is a tough one! My cats always eat around the chunks in cat food, too, so I tend to stick with ...
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| Kitten's Meow | 7/3/2009 |
Q: Two days my boyfriend and I purchased a two month old kitten from the Toronto Humane Society. When ...
A: It may be something of concern. Considering her age and where she came from, I think it’s highly ...
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| 6-month old male himalayan kitten | 7/3/2009 |
Q: My 6-month himalayan kitten has a lot of puffiness on his lower abdomen. I don't know if this is ...
A: Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear about your whole situation – your husband’s brain cancer, your waiting ...
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| My adopted kitten is really clingy! | 7/3/2009 |
Q: A few days ago I adopted a 6 month old kitten from a friend of mine, whose cats recently had two ...
A: Having a cat is a lot like having a young child in a lot of ways, and in fact, in many tests, cats ...
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| Occasionally scared Siamese | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure what to make of this situation. About a month ago I adopted two Siamese kittens, one ...
A: Siamese can be quirky creatures! I have had more than one Meezer who were "bedroom lovers". They ...
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| cats | 7/2/2009 |
Q: 10 PM last night so am i right to worried that she has not gone poo yet or is this normal.
A: You can change her bedding at any time. Sooner is better, and you will probably need to change it a ...
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| cat trembling after declawing surgery and ear trauma | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i had my cat declawed and i have grieved over it before and after the surgery so hopefully you won't ...
A: How long ago did the declaw take place? Was he sent home with any pain relievers? If so, do you ...
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| Oil Gland | 7/2/2009 |
Q: My cat, Tigger, is about 6 and a half years old, about 20 lbs, and relatively healthy. About 6 ...
A: I believe your vet was referring to what’s called a sebaceous cyst. This is very much like a big ...
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| Cats Incisors | 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: It’s very common for a cat’s eight tiny incisors to fall out. Frequently, they do this on their own ...
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| Bin-Bag-Cat | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have just sent you one question, and whilst writting it I thought you might be able to help with ...
A: Poor Marmite! I think that socializing her at this point is going to be a difficult feat. Evidence ...
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| The dreaded Flea's | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help. I have three cats, one male five year old rescue black and silver tabby, A ...
A: Oh no! Flea collars can be a little unreliable when it comes to flea protection because they only ...
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| Rough cleaning | 6/30/2009 |
Q: About 3 weeks ago, my cat had a litter of kittens. She has cared for her five babies very well, ...
A: Mom may begin to play with the kittens at this age, and a little bit of very gentle holding and ...
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| my concerns | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a one and a half year old male domestic shorthair.My concern is that he doesnt seem to be ...
A: Generally, a male is considered fully grown by a year old, and he will not do much growing beyond ...
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| cat breeding | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I currently have a 2 year old queen who has never been bread. We recently bought a beautiful male ...
A: Congratulations on your new little one! Unlike females, males are just fine to be bred as soon as ...
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| Why have my cat's pads changed from black/dark to pink? | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My Russian Blue, a female, is four years old. When she was a kitten, her pads were pink, and ...
A: The only reason I have seen this happen rapidly is a fever. If the change happened over a matter of ...
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| crying cat.... | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping you may be able to shed some insight into the reason my cat has started to cry around 6am ...
A: I think you provided me with the answer! It sounds like Cubby’s whole routine has been thrown off ...
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| Mother cat lost her kittens | 6/29/2009 |
Q: It's been a week since mama cat lost her kittens, and her tits are quite impacted and hard and ...
A: You can allow her to eat some fresh parsley if she likes. Most cats enjoy this as a treat, and it ...
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| My cat Toby. | 6/28/2009 |
Q: My name is Danielle. I had a cat who was only three years old called Toby but he was run over and ...
A: That's an excellent idea! I have enclosures for my cats, too, and it lets them have the best of ...
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| re my one yr old cat | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Hat two cats, gave one away and the female cat has been whining all the time, she whines stops and ...
A: If it’s non-stop and doesn’t have a break of a week or two in between, which could indicate she’s in ...
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| Odd behavior | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old maine coon mix, who in the last couple days has been acting very strange. He is ...
A: Any thunderstorms or anything going on in the area? Some cats develop anxiety over time and can ...
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| My cat Toby. | 6/27/2009 |
Q: My name is Danielle. I had a cat who was only three years old called Toby but he was run over and ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about Toby. I'm sure that his life, although short, was filled with lots of ...
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| washing a cat | 6/26/2009 |
Q: can a baby body wash cause any damage if I wash my cat with it? is it dangerous if she leaks her fur ...
A: You can use Johnson's or L'Oreal baby body wash on your kitty for extra gentle cleansing. I prefer ...
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| neurological disorder in kitten | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a kitten who's mother had abandoned the litter - he was one of the smallest and sickest when ...
A: Stool samples can be helpful in detecting if a kitten has certain types of worm infections. ...
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| 1 day old kitten | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My momma cat had a very small litter of kittens today, very small. There were only 2 and when i ...
A: If the mom hasn’t cleaned her then there is no doubt about it – she’s not doing what she’s supposed ...
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| neurological disorder in kitten | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I have a kitten who's mother had abandoned the litter - he was one of the smallest and sickest when ...
A: Congratulations on your new addition! What a special kitty! I do agree with the vet on the ...
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| Strange little kitten | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a litter of kittens who are approx 3mths old. The smallest one, Abbey, is a little strange ...
A: A strange one, indeed! I’m not sure if this little girl has something underlying that’s causing her ...
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| caged feral mum with 4 kittens-help please! | 6/24/2009 |
Q: i trapped and took home a young pregnant feral cat 3 and a half weeks ago. i have allways had cats ...
A: I’m so sorry you’re hearing all these differing opinions out there! Frankly, I wish I could erase ...
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| mother and daughter cats | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have 2 cats both are half Siamese and they are mother and daughter they have been living together ...
A: It sounds like the kitties are going through a stressful time right now with the move and the ...
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| Indoor cat got out | 6/23/2009 |
Q: Our three year old cream and white tabby, neutered male house cat got out on June 2nd. We had five ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this. Having a cat go missing is among the worst things ...
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| pregnant cat | 6/23/2009 |
Q: my cat got pregnant and gave birth to 2 kittens on Saturday around 4:40-5 PM they were stillborn ...
A: Yes, it is possible that the kittens could still be alive. Some cats go into labor and deliver part ...
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| my can is anorexic and her liver is too small. | 6/23/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old female cat, who is 18.75 pounds and usually loves her food stopped eating 5 days ago ...
A: *gasp* I am so thankful that she didn't have cancer, and it looks like she's going to make a full ...
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| Debating if I should put my cat to sleep | 6/22/2009 |
Q: My cat is 17 years old. He use to be 19 pounds but now fluctuates between 9 and 11 pounds. He was ...
A: I would assume your kitty has been tried on antibiotics and dewormers? I can't help but think this ...
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| Food issues | 6/22/2009 |
Q: my cat Bagheera is 8yrs old and has been diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. She has a mass ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear of your kitty's diagnosis. I'm not sure what the vet has given your kitty for ...
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| loss of hair | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I am 16, and my family has taken in stray cats and kittens for as long as I can remember. In my ...
A: I’m wondering if your kitties may have some fleas. According to many veterinarians, cats diagnosed ...
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| More info about mother cat missing kittens | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I saw a post about the mother cat missing her kittens. I just have two followups to that ...
A: I'm not sure which post you read regarding a mother missing her kittens – there are lots of people ...
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| homeless cat | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I work as a lifeguard and someone at my pool brought me a kitten they found around our pool in a ...
A: How awful! You should rub some Karo syrup on the kitten's gums right away. This is a corn syrup, ...
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| Feral Moma Cat's Behavior | 6/20/2009 |
Q: A feral 6 week old kitten is crying in my neighbor's yard looks like under a pile of wood. I can't ...
A: Feral cats do tend to mother their kittens for longer than indoor cats do, and if the kitten is ...
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| Meowing... | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have two cats, both almost 3 yrs of age. My cats and I were staying at a house for almost 6 ...
A: Your kitty may be suffering from some boredom or from anxiety. Cats are nocturnal by nature, ...
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| my can is anorexic and her liver is too small. | 6/20/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old female cat, who is 18.75 pounds and usually loves her food stopped eating 5 days ago ...
A: I just went through this same exact thing with one of my cats in March - high bilirubin which showed ...
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| SMOKEY IS SAD :O( | 6/19/2009 |
Q: i WAS JUST WONDERING WHAT YOU WOULD SUGGEST,OUR MAMMA KITTY SMOKEY HAD HER KITTENS YESTERDAY AND ...
A: I think Smokey will have had her time to grieve before she becomes pregnant and delivers again, so I ...
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| mother no longer seems to regularly feed kittens | 6/19/2009 |
Q: My husband & I recently took in a 7-8 month (?) old stray siamese who had her kittens in a large ...
A: Mothers do begin to spend a lot less time with their kittens at this age, because the babies are ...
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| emotional kittens :-) | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I foster kittens (have fostered multiple litters for over a year for a local shelter) and have ...
A: I never had any children, but there was never any better feeling for me than knowing a litter of ...
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| Can't find kitty!!! | 6/19/2009 |
Q: We have an 8 week old kitten and we can not find him anywhere in our house! I fear that somethings ...
A: I'm sorry about this whole situation! I feel badly that the kitten is lost, and I really hope he's ...
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| My cat is too aggressive with my other cats | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I rescued a male orange tabby, he was eight weeks, he is now a year old and he is sooo aggressive ...
A: There is a product that I would recommend trying called Feliway. I like the diffuser better than ...
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| When can the kittens leave mom permently | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Hey Jessica, I really apreaciate what you have done for me but heres some more questions for you ...
A: It is a little gross, but it's more amazing than anything! It's really difficult to tell what sex ...
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| Cat | 6/18/2009 |
Q: If she's not feeling well, what are the chances of her returning home? It is now 3 days. I apologize ...
A: I didn't want to mention that, but it's true. It's instinct for most animals to leave the "nest" ...
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| my cat mimi is pregnant | 6/18/2009 |
Q: my cats not very old i was given her when she was 5 months old i have had her 4 months and shes now ...
A: It does sound like the time is very near, probably within the next 10 days if the kittens' movements ...
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| Possible Kitten Birth Defect | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My cat just had kittens. One of the kitten's back legs stick straight up in the air, almost like ...
A: It does sound possible the kitty has a birth defect. Sometimes, though, the legs will become ...
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| SMOKEY IS SAD :O( | 6/17/2009 |
Q: i WAS JUST WONDERING WHAT YOU WOULD SUGGEST,OUR MAMMA KITTY SMOKEY HAD HER KITTENS YESTERDAY AND ...
A: Sorry to hear about Smokey's kittens. Wouldn't it be possible to allow her indoors to see if her ...
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| Litter box problem | 6/17/2009 |
Q: we have a senior cat who's between 13-15 years old. Our vet isn't sure about the exact age because ...
A: I'm wondering if your kitty may be suffering from some constipation or gas that's causing her pain ...
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| Cats | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My cat of 15 years likes to sleep outside under my bushes every nite. She is now missing for 1 1/2 ...
A: Sorry to hear she's missing. Sometimes cats will disappear when they don't feel well, and aging ...
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| My cat having her kittens | 6/17/2009 |
Q: How can I tell when she is going to have them? Also how long do I not touch the kittens for? ...
A: Aw, congratulations! I'm sorry to hear you lost one little one, but I hope the others grow up big ...
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| new born kitten sick or dieing need help!! | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I NEED IN FO RIGHT AWAY!! MY CAT HAD KITTENS AND NOW THERE 3 DAYS OLD THEY WERE ALL DOING FINE BUT ...
A: The only thing you can do without a vet is to dip your finger in Karo syrup just once and rub it on ...
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| Bald spot | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a almost 2 year old siamese cross serengeti named Seren. About 5 months ago he started ...
A: Certain areas of the body area naturally warmer than other areas, and I'm wondering if he happened ...
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| My cat's weird skin problem | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old male cat and i discovered a rather worrying problem. My cat appears to have ...
A: This sounds like miliary dermatitis, sometimes called “scabby cat disease”, although a vet would ...
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| fERRET CAT? | 6/16/2009 |
Q: My son has moved in with me on a temperery basi.He has a cat whom has never been outside.she hisses ...
A: It does sound like she’s gone feral. The best way to socialize a feral cat is to keep them in a ...
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| Cat with a runny nose- 10/26./2006 | 6/15/2009 |
Q: ! I found this response about a short hair tabby. His symptoms were just what I have been dealing ...
A: Oh, that is so excellent! I got goosebumps to think she was almost put to sleep over something that ...
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| avoiding litter box | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 year-old Siamese [Jasper] who I love dearly.He has always been a very clean cat, but ...
A: The pain associated with constipation could be the underlying cause of his accidents. I know it’s ...
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| Cat using my house as a litter box. | 6/15/2009 |
Q: We ended up getting a new cat about a year and a half ago and bringing him into our home that ...
A: I’m not quite sure what to make of this. Is he both urinating and defecating outside the box? ...
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| cat defecating/urinating on bed, fighting with another cat | 6/14/2009 |
Q: We have 3 cats, 2 are 5 years old and 1 is 4 years old. They are all female and have always been ...
A: Sounds like some spat! When a cat suffers anxiety so serious that she's losing weight, not eating ...
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| Siamese Kitten | 6/14/2009 |
Q: We have a siamese kitten, 5 mos old who doesn't talk. We've had two Siamese both lived until they ...
A: Did this kitten come from a reputable breeder? I ask only because I have two cats who are 1/2 ...
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| Cat/kitten spaying, fleas/worms | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have four outdoor cats that decided they wanted to start living at my house last summer. Their ...
A: To answer your questions… 1- How long do I need to wait to have the momma cat spayed (the kittens ...
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| DEADK KITTEN | 6/12/2009 |
Q: THE KITTEN I'D HAD FOR TWO DAYS, (IT WAS 4 WEEKS OLD) DIED IN THE NIGHT. IT WOULDN'T EAT OR DRINK ...
A: Very sorry to hear this happened. Kittens this age will die very quickly when they go without ...
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| Siamese Kitten Behaviour | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I recently brought our now 11 weeks old Siamese kitten home. I just want come guidance / ...
A: There’s no need to apologize, I’m here to listen and answer your questions! Let’s see… Q: She ...
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| Cat/Kitten's noses | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have several cats. One of my adult cats, and a few of the new kittens I have have "crusties" (I ...
A: I know, it's awful that litter is so expensive, just for something we're going to throw away. The ...
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| Two cats of same/different breed | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I am in need of your expert advice, can you please help me? My problem regards two cats. I have a 4 ...
A: Congratulations on your soon to arrive bundle! As for the sex of the kitten, as long as Tikii is ...
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| Cat sore | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I was petting my cat today and I noticed that a clump of hair still attached to the skin was pulling ...
A: It's almost guaranteed that the flea treatment is what caused this sore. Skin irritation is the ...
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| new born cat feeding. | 6/11/2009 |
Q: please help. two kitties. a day old. and they won't eat. advice and tips. please!!
A: It's best to get them to the vet to find out if there's a detectable reason why they aren't eating. ...
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| Cat/Kitten's noses | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have several cats. One of my adult cats, and a few of the new kittens I have have "crusties" (I ...
A: How long have they had the symptoms? It could indicate that they have one of the milder upper ...
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| cat; grey stool color | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I adopted a healthy 1 1/2 month old kitten back in November (young, I know, but she was abandoned). ...
A: Gray stools and soft, slimy stools often indicate that fat has gone undigested, and this can mean ...
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| Kittens w/ Worms | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have had cats for close to 20 years now. Several went with my children when they moved out other. ...
A: I think you are probably seeing tapeworm segments. These are shed from the anus and look like ...
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| Help my 7 years old Siamese cat became agressive! | 6/10/2009 |
Q: We have had our Siamese cat since he was 5 weeks. A friend of ours gave him to us as she was moving. ...
A: Did the vet talk to you about the use of an antidepressant to try to treat his aggression? These ...
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| Weaning Feral Kittens | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I recently become foster mum to three feral orphans.They are approx 5 weeks old now and I am ...
A: Yes, at 5 weeks, I am still feeding my kittens formula first, and then allowing them to eat kitten ...
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| Female spayed cat - health | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Our female cat was spayed a year or so ago, but recently she's been standing/sitting with her front ...
A: Once in a while, a spay surgery isn’t entirely successful. A piece of ovarian tissue may be left ...
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| birth | 6/9/2009 |
Q: my gf's cat is having her first litter, the first one was alive but the next one was still born and ...
A: Sorry to hear this one didn't make it. It isn't normal for any kittens to be stillborn, but it does ...
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| 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: The mother will probably be sore from not having them nurse and will grieve the sudden loss of her ...
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| My cat is not eating or drinking, lethargic, fever | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My 3-4 year old male cat has not been eating or drinking now for maybe 3 or 4 days. He has be ...
A: Pasteurella, like many bacterial illnesses, is what's called a zoonotic disease. This means it can ...
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| My cat is not eating or drinking, lethargic, fever | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My 3-4 year old male cat has not been eating or drinking now for maybe 3 or 4 days. He has be ...
A: Sorry you are having such a bad run of luck with your pets and finances. As far as what could be ...
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| mother cat missing kitten | 6/7/2009 |
Q: my cat is upset that one of her kittens is gone please can you tell me how i can help her feel ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no so much you can do to comfort a mother whose kitten has gone missing. ...
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| 2 month old kitten nursing,not mother | 6/7/2009 |
Q: We have a 1 year old female cat that we have had since she was a kitten.We recently found a 1 month ...
A: This is rather unusual! You are probably aware that stimulation can, but usually doesn't, result in ...
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| Weeping eyes | 6/5/2009 |
Q: My 3 month old kitten has recently had upper respiratory disease (she came from a shelter) but all ...
A: Congratulations on your new addition! Most eye infections don't go away on their own. The most ...
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| My cat having her kittens | 6/5/2009 |
Q: How can I tell when she is going to have them? Also how long do I not touch the kittens for?
A: It’s difficult to tell when your cat will have her kittens unless you know when she mated. Cats are ...
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| stray kitten | 6/5/2009 |
Q: my sisters friend recently gave me a stray kitten he found in an abandoned house, a two-three week ...
A: He's the cutest! Sometimes kittens sneeze a couple times after a meal. This might happen if they ...
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| lumps and vocal | 6/5/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old Siamese neutered boy was very vocal from day one and all of a sudden he has ...
A: It would be best to get him to the vet. It sounds like he may have an infection that's either ...
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| pregnant cat | 6/4/2009 |
Q: my very heavily pregnant cat has been pooing alot this past week, she is a very hairy cat and it ...
A: Pregnancy cramps things in the abdomen, and urination and defecation need to happen more frequently, ...
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| Parasites | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have two little kittens, about 6-8 weeks old that we got from a dairy farm. They had never been ...
A: Trish. A couple possibilities - fleas and a mite called cheyletiella, or "walking dandruff". ...
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| My male cat infected eye | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My cat was in a fight about 2 weeks ago, we saw that his right eye has got yellow puss coming out of ...
A: Oh, I see. In that case, some triple antibiotic cream containing neomycin, polymyxin and bacitracin ...
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| My male cat infected eye | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My cat was in a fight about 2 weeks ago, we saw that his right eye has got yellow puss coming out of ...
A: Of course a vet visit is the best idea if you can get him to one. It is perfectly safe to use any ...
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| Kitten pees on me in my bed | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 7-month-old Bengal kitten named Lucy. She's been great for the most part, but has ...
A: I feel your pain! My female Bengal, Min, is excruciatingly picky about her litter box as well. It ...
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| 8 week old kitten | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have just adopted an 8 week old male kitten. He is extremely playful but also extremely ...
A: This is a common problem in young kittens. About this age, they would naturally be roughhousing ...
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| Cat turning mean | 6/2/2009 |
Q: We have an orange tabby named Shakespeare. He's my 7yr. old daughter's cat. He's 3 yrs. old. He has ...
A: This type of aggression isn't normal. There are actually some studies being conducted on the link ...
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| Male cat cleaning genital obseesivly | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old Male neutered Siamese cat has recently begun obsessively cleaning his genital ...
A: To me it definitely sounds like he’s having pain when he urinates, and I think he does need to see a ...
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| cat urinary problem-please help | 6/2/2009 |
Q: How are you? I have a ten year old cat that has been having problems urinating frequently outside ...
A: The vet will probably talk to you about a condition called interstitial cystitis (IC). This ...
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| abandon kitten | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Last night a friend asked if I could take a kitten. She found the kitten in her garage. It had been ...
A: Generally, if a kitten's eyes are still blue-gray, he's still of nursing age. The eyes usually ...
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| cat | 6/2/2009 |
Q: my cat is about nine years old.yesterday and this morning she was fine,but when i called her for ...
A: I’m so sorry! A vet would really have to have a look at her and say what’s happened. Something ...
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| Cats and worms | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My seal point cat has worms. He is 2 years old and weighs 11 pounds. I have treated him with ...
A: Yes, these are tapeworm segments, so the pyrantel and the piperazine would have no effect on them. ...
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| 8 week old kitten's eyes | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have a kitten that is about 8 weeks old, and has been getting puss around his eye lately. When I ...
A: Going to the vet is the best idea. This way, the vet can check out the whole kitten and make sure ...
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| Broken Tail. | 6/1/2009 |
Q: im not so sure you are the right person to answer this question so if you cant don't worry about it. ...
A: Her tail could, indeed, be broken. There are some times when a break will cause incontinence or ...
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| cat licking coal | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I am the owner of 2 devon rex. While Whipsy is a very happy little boy, he had over the year some ...
A: I think Whispy does need to see a vet for sure. You should discuss a couple of options with your ...
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| breed differences | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a cat that was listed as a Ragdoll but I believe he might be a Maine Coon. While ...
A: To me, it does sound like Bandit may be a Ragdoll mix. One of the most notable things about ...
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| Belly area | 5/31/2009 |
Q: My cat was aborted 2 years ago. She is a large cat, 24 inches from nose to butt, and another 10 ...
A: This is a good question. In general, if the cat’s body is in otherwise healthy condition, and she ...
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| one still born kitten | 5/31/2009 |
Q: about 2 weeks ago I accidentally became a cat owner.. Mia, a pregnant stray had one kitten last ...
A: Poor Mia! This is turning out to be complex! It is entirely possible for her to have undelivered ...
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| Overly Agressive Cat | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have 3 male cats (all neutered); Buddy (6 years), Max (5 years) and Marley (4 years). Up until ...
A: I’m not sure what may have triggered Marley’s behavior change. Sometimes it’s a negative experience ...
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| Kitty litter for feral cats | 5/29/2009 |
Q: We have feral cats in the neighborhood that poop on our property, even right on our lawn. We've ...
A: Sorry you're having so much trouble with the ferals, but thank you for working with them instead of ...
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| Cat gave birth | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a cat, Lily, she was rescued from the streets by my friend, who soon after was ...
A: So sorry to hear about your friend! That’s awful. Here is the long answer. A cat can still appear ...
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| eye movement disorder | 5/29/2009 |
Q: my cat is 40days old. she seems to unable to keep her head still, always moving her head to the ...
A: It sounds like your kitten may have a neurological problem, but you should have a vet look at her to ...
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| My Cat's Weird Skin Problem | 5/29/2009 |
Q: . I've come to ask a question since no one can really provide me with a good solution. I have a ...
A: There is a large cluster of nerves there, and some cats are naturally hypersensitive in that area. ...
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| Cat has some kind of kidney disease | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My cat has some kind kidney disease and was put on Science Diet K/D. It's pretty expensive and we ...
A: Homemade cat foods can be a great idea, because you know exactly what’s going into the food, and ...
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| My Cat's Weird Skin Problem | 5/28/2009 |
Q: . I've come to ask a question since no one can really provide me with a good solution. I have a ...
A: When a cat ripples his skin like this, it’s a reaction caused by the sensitive nerves on his back. ...
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| Cat Throwing Up | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 month old, Short hair cat. Lately he has been throwing up. Majority of the time it is ...
A: Sometimes when a cat throws up food, he is regurgitating because he ate too quickly or too much, but ...
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| Heat and Pregnancy | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if cats can go into heat while they are pregnant. My cat (who is less than a year ...
A: If she's in heat again, she is most likely not pregnant, but there is the very smallest chance that ...
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| Signs of Labor | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old cat 9 weeks pregant. This morning I notice a discharge a greenish muscus coming ...
A: I would allow her to give birth where she is comfortable, as long as there are no dangers such as ...
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| postpartum behavior | 5/27/2009 |
Q: my cat gave birth to 3 kittens 2 nights ago, and today she is vomiting with diarrhea. is this ...
A: No, this isn’t a normal occurrence. It happens to all cats from time to time, but right now is such ...
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| New kitty vs. Older kitty | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Ok let me fill you in on everything first. In our home we have one male cat (N) almost 6 years old. ...
A: I worry about every lil thing, too! The vomiting may have been caused by stress. Cats are ...
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| Signs of Labor | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old cat 9 weeks pregant. This morning I notice a discharge a greenish muscus coming ...
A: If it’s thin and very mucus-like, then it could be normal. But if it’s not relatively clear and it ...
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| cat | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My kitten (3 months) meows before pooing... Why that could be?
A: It could be a sign that she's got gas, is constipated, or if her poop is on the soft side, that it ...
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| nuetering | 5/27/2009 |
Q: How old does a kitten have to be to be nuetered?
A: In order to safely undergo anesthesia, the kitten must weigh 2 pounds and be 7 weeks of age. ...
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| Follow up.. | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I just want to thank you for your response to my concern. Kody is still in the wall and only comes ...
A: Yes, I bet the Siamese has a lot to do with it. I've had a few wedge themselves behind the ...
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| sneezing cat & stuffed-Up | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have been feeding an outdoor cat for about 10 years. He has just started sneezing & sounds ...
A: Yes, I think a vet visit will help and is definitely the way to go. The combination of weight loss ...
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| Depression | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have a couple questions and was wondering if you could answer them, as you stated you were good in ...
A: Great, glad she is healthy! Fat cats are cute! I have a monster myself, and the entire staff at ...
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| Mother moved kittens to crawlspace | 5/23/2009 |
Q: We adopted a cat who lives in our barn. Once she warmed up to us, she became very affectionate. ...
A: I have never had many problems with cats who are in rooms that are completely separated with a solid ...
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| cat | 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: Well, a vet would have to have performed a necropsy (autopsy) to say for sure. But probably the ...
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| Mother moved kittens to crawlspace | 5/23/2009 |
Q: We adopted a cat who lives in our barn. Once she warmed up to us, she became very affectionate. ...
A: The best thing you could try is to offer her a shelter somewhere closeby that would be more ...
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| siamese | 5/23/2009 |
Q: do they bleed when there in heat
A: Generally, cats do not visibly bleed when they're in heat. Most have some clear discharge. In some ...
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| Straying siamese | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I recently acquired 2 male siamese about 3 years old. Having had them for over a month I let them ...
A: Sorry to hear you’re having trouble with this guy. It’s difficult to say how well he will survive ...
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| Help! Mother cat leaves her kitten.. | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My cat Sera had one kitten last night, and she laid with it for most of the day today, taking care ...
A: Has she had any other kittens by now? It sounds to me by her behavior that it’s possible she may ...
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| Cat in wall | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I adopted Kody almost one week ago. He has been hiding from me and my husband the entire time and I ...
A: You’re right – if he’s found himself up for adoption, he has probably experienced a sequence of ...
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| cat sneezing | 5/21/2009 |
Q: My wife has been dealing with cats for many years (rescue, etc.). We have one cat left now, a ...
A: Allergies could be a possibility with a chronic sneeze and stuffiness. But most of the time, there ...
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| Cat has sniffles | 5/21/2009 |
Q: My cas has the sniffles but she doesn't look sick and begs to go out. What can I do?
A: I would keep her inside for sure. As with people, most sniffles in cats are first caused by a ...
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| Depression | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have a couple questions and was wondering if you could answer them, as you stated you were good in ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Wanton. What an awful tragedy. Cats can suffer ...
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| 6 year old Siamese Cat has mild "siezures" | 5/20/2009 |
Q: This is a follow-up description of my Siamese Cat's fits, which I will describe as "seizures". ...
A: You’re right – Siamese are anxiety prone, and I think this is probably an overreaction to things ...
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| dying kitten? | 5/20/2009 |
Q: 3 weeks old. found her at 4oz's ON 5/8/09. HAS BEEN HAPPY, HUNGRY, FUNNY. today 7.3 ozs. breathing ...
A: Is she still with you? Unfortunately, I can't always get back to people who need help urgently, but ...
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| 1 week old kitten | 5/20/2009 |
Q: The neighborhood cat just had babies in my garage and 1 of the babies has a swollen front paw. It ...
A: This type of swelling in the extremities can indicate a systemic infection. A vet really would be ...
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| Need help Fast! | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Okay i have a one month old litter of kittens that went missing . Then tonight my black kitten ...
A: You should try to feed the kitten some kitten formula, heated to body temperature. You can find ...
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| ASpontaneous abortion | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have a rescued kitten who got outside during her first heat and got pregnant. She is approx 8 ...
A: Sorry to hear about your disturbing experience! The answer to your question is yes, it is possible ...
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| Stray Cats | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I've been feeding 4 stray cats; 3 for approximately 3 years. There are 3 girls (mother and 2 girls) ...
A: You are a good neighbor! The best I can say to do with this little stinker is to start feeding her ...
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| Gestation question | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I suspect that she is pregnant because she is normally very light but in the past week has become ...
A: Most people come to notice a baby bump around 5 weeks along, and generally, I won't feel any fetal ...
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| 5 week old kitten | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 week old Kitten that the mom left 2 days ago and hasn't came back at all. I have taken ...
A: Sorry you're having trouble with her. Which type of formula are you trying her on, and how are you ...
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| saved a kitten | 5/19/2009 |
Q: i took the kitten i saved to the vet today because she was weak and almost unresponsive. i got her ...
A: Sorry to hear she's not doing so well. Keeping her body temperature regulated and keeping her ...
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| Skin problem under cat's chin. | 5/18/2009 |
Q: i have an indoor cat. Se stay hiden under my bed because of my four kids. She has little sores under ...
A: This is called feline acne. It’s caused by a waxy buildup that clogs your kitty’s pores, a lot like ...
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| female cat | 5/18/2009 |
Q: My 1yr old female cat has been acting like she is in heat for a few weeks now. She has also started ...
A: If she’s dousing areas with deposits of clear, yellow urine, it’s probably related to her being in ...
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| unaffectionate Siamese male | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help. October 2008, my son brought home a then 5 month old Siamese from the shelter ...
A: I think with such a complex situation and a history of such horrible abuse, you will probably need ...
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| Cat with breathing issues is dying | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a under 2 year old cat that was 65 days pregnant 2 days ago. 2 days previous to that, she ...
A: Oh, she IS beautiful! I have always wanted a Ragdoll. They're so gorgeous and have such amazing ...
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| looking for unbias opinion | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a cat who is 15 year old and id sell my H2 i bought 6 months ago to keep her alive..Anyways ...
A: Oh, I hope that's a sign of more to come! The thing you want to watch out for in baby food or broth ...
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| Cat with breathing issues is dying | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a under 2 year old cat that was 65 days pregnant 2 days ago. 2 days previous to that, she ...
A: How awful! Sorry to hear this. I’m really not sure what could be going on with her. I would have ...
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| looking for unbias opinion | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have a cat who is 15 year old and id sell my H2 i bought 6 months ago to keep her alive..Anyways ...
A: FOLLOW UP: I forgot to mention to you that you may want to feed her some chicken baby food with a ...
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| feral pregnancy | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I am in desperate need of advice! I recently brought a female feral cat home with me. She was ...
A: It's possible that at this age and in this condition, she hasn't yet entered estrus, but it isn't ...
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| mother and kittens | 5/15/2009 |
Q: My sweet mother cat will cry every time she feeds her babies. I also have another mother cat that ...
A: You should get your kitty to the vet ASAP. She may have a mammary infection called mastitis. This ...
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| Skin irritation | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I foster special needs cats and one of them has a spinal deformity which doesn't allow her to have ...
A: I don't think lanolin would do much good for her skin if you apply it to areas with fur (though it ...
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| Wet Tail? | 5/14/2009 |
Q: My Kitten Viper's genitals are very red, puffy and infected. I'm scared im going to loose her. Is ...
A: Sorry to hear Viper is doing so poorly! The good news is that wet tail isn't really seen in cats. ...
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| Skin irritation | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I foster special needs cats and one of them has a spinal deformity which doesn't allow her to have ...
A: You can try using a cat shampoo that contains lanolin. There is one by Bio Groom called Silky Cat. ...
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| PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN | 5/14/2009 |
Q: im desperatly looking for help. Last night my kitten (7-8 wks) was sleeping in bed with myself and ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear of this awful accident. Kittens of this age may still have a soft spot, just ...
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| Elderly Cat | 5/13/2009 |
Q: My cat is 20 years old, blind, somewhat deaf and can't get around very well. She was having potty ...
A: This is such a personal decision to make. I personally feel that as long as a cat continues to eat ...
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| Infected Cattery? | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am looking for some advice from a knowledgeable breeder. I have a few friends who are breeders but ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear how things are turning out. I know the excitement you must have been feeling, ...
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| My female kitten licking us. | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering why would our 5 month old female kitten want to lick us know and then is it ...
A: It could be that she wants to suckle, especially if she is trying to find a spot to hold onto. But ...
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| cat bleeding after giving birth | 5/13/2009 |
Q: My cat had 4 kittens 4 days ago. Today she has started bleeding, well first time I have noticed it. ...
A: Yes, I would probably have a vet check her out to be safe. By this time, we usually like to see the ...
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| discharge. | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Well, i have a Tom-kitten that i had recently brought into my home on May 11th, 2009. I had seen the ...
A: Cats can have such a huge range of eye problems, and they can get really severe really quickly. ...
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| contracption for nursing queen | 5/12/2009 |
Q: A stray female cat moved into my house about 3 weeks ago. She gave birth to 4 kittens 14 days ago. ...
A: There is a contraceptive called megestrol acetate, which can be given as an injection or orally, ...
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| mama cats milk | 5/11/2009 |
Q: We gave away our cat's 3 kittens yesterday. They are 8 weeks old, but mama still has milk and is ...
A: She will probably begin feeling quite a bit of discomfort, especially over the next couple of days. ...
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| Cat Stool | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I took in a female kitten this winter and she got pregnant and had 5 kittens last Saturday. We lost ...
A: Sorry to hear about the loss of your little ones. Sometimes hormonal changes that come along with ...
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| Newborn kitten won't eat! | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My cat gave birth to 3 kittens on May 7th. One of them didn't make it, I tried to make it take it's ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about all the disappointment you're experiencing. I know how heartbreaking it ...
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| Cat Cold | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if cats can catch a cold by sitting in an open window?
A: It's a scientific possibility. There are a number of germs that cause colds, or upper respiratory ...
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| siamese cat aggression | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Jessica! I believe you were the one who helped me with my siamese stray kitties enourged breasts a ...
A: The spaying may help things a little. Hormones can cause females to be moody, and with these out of ...
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| feral cat ear mites | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I have a feral cat that it has taken one year to be able to rub and feed inside.I think he has ear ...
A: There isn't anything that's proven to work without a prescription that you could mix into his food. ...
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| 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: I would really strongly advise to keep them together if at all possible. Moving house is going to ...
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| cat pregnancy | 5/9/2009 |
Q: my cat is pregnant,shes been acting strange the last few days follows me around, lost intrest in ...
A: These are all signs labor could be drawing near. Typically labor arrives within about 48 hours. So ...
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| Siamese Lynx Point | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I obtained this Siamese Lynx from our local shelter for my mother who is elderly. She needed a ...
A: Sorry to hear your mother is having such problems. Siamese are a very intense breed. When they ...
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| cat preg term | 5/7/2009 |
Q: how long does it take for a cat to deliver her kittens?
A: A cat is pregnant for an average of 63 days. It can range from 58-68 days or a little longer in ...
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| Post birth behaviour | 5/7/2009 |
Q: my mother in law has 6 feral cats that live in her garage where she feeds & cares for them, Primrose ...
A: It could be that there's something she finds threatening in the garage. But more likely, this is ...
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| 3-4 week old kittens | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of raising 4 kittens that was found in the trash as my husband dumped them in ...
A: Amoxicillin can worsen diarrhea because it kills beneficial bacteria that live in the intestines, ...
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| Cat chewing tail. | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I adopted a cat about a year ago, and he is epileptic, so I am familiar with taking care of his ...
A: I really have to wonder if your kitty might be suffering what’s called Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome ...
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| Kittens eyes arent open but scabby | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My cat had her kittens on the 23rd and 24th of April and the one that was born on the 24th is ...
A: No, she shouldn't have any scabs on her eyes. Sometimes the eyes become infected as they begin to ...
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| My cats relationship wiv my kittens | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I have 2 9 wk old female kittens and a 10mth old male cat. My cat is really good with the kittens, ...
A: It is normal for kittens this young to still want to suckle. I allow my kittens to be with mom ...
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| Cat Tremors/Muscle Spasms | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My 11 year old male cat has been experiencing what appears to be tremors or muscle spasms of his ...
A: I think there could be a good possibility your kitty may be having seizures. We tend to think of ...
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| Newborn orphan kitten death | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I actually have a few questions for you regarding my 3 day orphan old kittens. First of all, their ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your little one! It's really hard to say what may have happened. ...
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| siamese cats intro to dog | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My Siamese (along with 2 amer. short hairs) are 5 y/o. All get along well. I didn't realize when I ...
A: I would keep the dog crated and encourage the Siamese to spend some time in that room so she can get ...
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| cat behaivor | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have two cats one 7 and one 2 the 2year old is new and the 7 year old has been an only cat for the ...
A: Are both cats neutered? If not, this is the first step toward a friendlier household. The hormones ...
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| 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: Have things progressed? Contractions can continue for a day or even two after all the babies have ...
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| Elderly cat with thyroid problem | 5/4/2009 |
Q: We have an elderly female cat which we adopted from the SPCA about 10 years ago. She was already ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that. The same happened with my elderly kitty a few years ago. You are relieve ...
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| new born kitten death | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My name is stacy and I am fostering 2 weeks old kittens. I had them since they were 3 days old. ...
A: These kittens are really too young for FIP, FIV or FeLV to be the likely problem. FIP is generally ...
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| Paw Pad Colors | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Okay, this has been bugging me. Some cats paw pads are black. Some are pink. Some are a mix. Some ...
A: Color genetics in cats are among the most complicated things to tackle! The color of a cat's paw ...
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| Kitten with diarrhea | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My new five week old baby kitten has had persistent diarrhea since I adopted him from the humane ...
A: I know he will look silly with a buzz cut, but this is really what's best for him. Getting rid of ...
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| AFTER SPAYING BEHAVIOUR. | 5/3/2009 |
Q: my 1year female tabby is very very uniquely close to me.i sent her for sterilization 3-4mnths ago & ...
A: A spayed female can still mate. The idea is to remove the ovaries, along with the uterus, which ...
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| cat pregnancy | 5/3/2009 |
Q: my half Persian little girl is pregnant but not sure her due date, poor love is huge like she ...
A: It doesn't narrow it down terribly well, but if you can see the babies moving, you are probably ...
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| Female sister grey tabbies fighting after surgery | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have two female grey tabby's, sisters, and I have had them since they were 8 weeks old. They are ...
A: Aw, they're the cutest! Sorry you’re having such trouble! Sometimes cats will come to associate ...
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| Sergeant's gold reaction | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I recently used the Sergeant's Gold flea and tick solution on my cat. The first application went ...
A: Pyrethrins and its synthetic counterparts, called pyrethroids, are toxic to cats, and have caused a ...
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| My siamese cat all of a sudden very noisy | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My 3 yr old siamese cat Cleo has always made some chatter but very recently has started behaving in ...
A: She may have developed an anxiety problem. Sometimes there is a trigger, such as a vacation, a ...
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| scaroptic mange | 5/1/2009 |
Q: Our little dachshund was diagnosed today with scaroptic mange (scabies)and the vet gave us ...
A: Revolution is not officially labeled to treat sarcoptic mange in cats, mainly because cats are not ...
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| cat in labor or not? | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I am sorry but I do not know the exact day of conception but it was around the last week of February ...
A: If she conceived on the last day of February, then today would be her due date. If she conceived ...
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| CAT HAD KITTENS | 5/1/2009 |
Q: MY CAT HAD 2 KITTENS THEN 2 DAYS LATER I CAME HOME AND THERE WAS ANOTHER IN HER BED SHE WAS STILL IN ...
A: Those are some of the most beautiful kittens I've ever seen! Mom is precious too, and she looks ...
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| Run away cat | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My two year old male cat ran away when I was not home last week. He is an indoor cat, only outside ...
A: So sorry to hear Owen has gone missing. He looks like such a happy guy! Most cats don't roam ...
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| fluid filled sac | 4/30/2009 |
Q: almost under a nipple. Its pliable and seems full of water. she is acting normally and allows us ...
A: If it's fluid-filled, it may be what's called a sebaceous cyst. These are superficial lumps under ...
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| feral and abandoned cats | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I just stumbled onto your site and had a question. I live in a very rural area and you would not ...
A: Trap-Neuter-Return is a method of feral cat population control that is catching on internationally. ...
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| Abyssinian girl losing her teeth - at 2.5 years! | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Jessica, from Australia: I first noticed my 2.5 y/o abbyssinian's teeth problem when she started ...
A: She is beautiful! Abyssinians are a breed more commonly affected by lymphocytic plasmacytic ...
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| cat drooling | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I read the article you posted in 2006 about your cat drooling. Mine is starting to do the exact ...
A: There have been quite a few cat drooling instances. I'm not sure exactly which post you read, but ...
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| Help My Cat Wont Stop Spraying! | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have a lovely 1 year old British Shorthair she has had a large amount of complicated health ...
A: I don't think you're doing anything wrong at all. You may want to discuss trying a different ...
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| cat eye &tummy concerns? | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Do cats blink? I mean are they suppose to blink,like people?What would it mean if your cat can close ...
A: The blinking is not a concern as long as she is able to close her eyes to sleep. Obesity is a ...
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| engorged kitty | 4/28/2009 |
Q: We took in a young pregnant kitty that was dumped at a friends house. She had 5 kittens almost 8 ...
A: Sure, I'm glad I was able to help provide some useful information. Your kitty is lucky to have ...
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| MOMMY CAT AND KITTENS | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I am going out of town for a week and the baby kittens are too young to board...will it be okay to ...
A: It would be very advisable to bring in a pet sitter at least a couple days out of the week to check ...
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| engorged kitty | 4/28/2009 |
Q: We took in a young pregnant kitty that was dumped at a friends house. She had 5 kittens almost 8 ...
A: No, she isn't necessarily infected right now. But when kittens stop nursing suddenly, it can lead ...
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| cat eye &tummy concerns? | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Do cats blink? I mean are they suppose to blink,like people?What would it mean if your cat can close ...
A: Cats do blink, but less frequently than people do. Whereas we blink an average of about 10-20 times ...
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| Heat Symptoms in Early Pregnancy? | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have a female Ragdoll that I believe went into heat about two weeks ago or so. She was ...
A: It is possible for a pregnant cat to go into heat, especially if there is not yet a strong hormonal ...
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| sphynx cats | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Please can you help us, we have two siamese and one havana, we were hoping to pick p a sphynx on ...
A: Most of the time, if the testicle were going to descend, it would have done so by the age of 8 ...
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| siamese just had kittens | 4/26/2009 |
Q: our siamese just had kitten s, (two so far). What do we need to do. 1st time for us.
A: Congrats on the babies! Try to make sure a placenta is passed for each kitten. Sometimes they're ...
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| Agressive Behavior | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 yr. old cat; his name is Pretty Eyes, and he seems to be the "alpha" male in the group. ...
A: It sounds like Pretty Eyes may be having some serious territorial aggression issues. You didn't ...
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| female cat peeing on clothing ect | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Our cat is about 1 1/2 yrs old. She has never urinated anywhere other than her litter box before ...
A: I definitely know where you're coming from as far as the financial situation, but I think your kitty ...
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| queen cat neutering | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i took in a stray that i was going to have fixed she ended up having kittens thay are going this ...
A: A queen can be spayed most easily once she has stopped producing milk and her mammary glands are no ...
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| kittens | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i have two 4 week old kittens. is it okay to use natural (corn fiber) clumping litter?
A: The main concern with 4-week-old kittens and clumping litter is that they tend to taste their ...
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| pregnant siamese cat | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I am beginning to question myself if I should be concerned about my pregnant siamese cat, we are not ...
A: It’s true, Siamese do tend to carry long, some even as long as 72 days, but this is about the ...
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| kitten deaths | 4/21/2009 |
Q: just wonder if you can tell me why one of the kittens in our litter died aged one day. Blood was ...
A: I'd be more inclined to think along the lines of an injury, too, for blood to be coming out of both ...
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| Mother Cat died | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I had a 3 year old cat, that had 1 litter of kittens 2 years ago. We were going to get her spade in ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. The only real way to know why your kitty died would have been to ...
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| Lost my beloved Devon Rex cat | 4/21/2009 |
Q: she went missing on Friday evening, late, about 10 pm. Husband left the door open for a minute. She ...
A: I'm so sorry, LooLee is beautiful, and I can imagine how devastated you must be. I don't know what ...
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| Raising New Born Kittens | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Jessica, I took an abandoned mother cat in to our home 1 week ago. She gave birth to 3 little ...
A: As for the litter box for the little ones, this should be close to the nesting box. I will usually ...
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| Cat labor stopped | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My cat has viable babies inside, I can feel them moving. The first kitten was born at about 7:30pm ...
A: This is a tricky one. On one hand, since the first baby was underdeveloped, you have to question ...
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| Found Kittens | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I just found a mother and 4 kittens on our patio. They're holed up under a spider-infested dirty ...
A: Do you have anywhere to keep this mom? A spare room? A garage? A bathroom? Maybe could you even ...
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| Male siamese fighting with other cats and attacking humans | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My boyfriends grandmother had a stroke and could not take care of her Siamese bebe. We took him in ...
A: There is so much to consider here. First, how were the cats introduced? A slow introduction over ...
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| Need help | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have 2 cats, they are sisters but very different. The one cat I am having the most problems with ...
A: As far as the chewing, this is really a pretty common and normal behavior. So rather than trying to ...
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| 6 week old runt kitten | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 week old runt kitten. She is 5.1 ounces, as of yesterday. She has 4 other litter mate, 2 ...
A: To keep my little ones warm, I keep them in a large cat carrier with a heating pad, set on low ...
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| post-natal discharge in cats | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have a stray cat that I took in. She had her litter the night before last. All 6 of the kittens ...
A: Congrats on the babies! Some bloody discharge is normal for a few days after delivery, and it's ...
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| 1yr old cat has partially given birth | 4/18/2009 |
Q: She's birthed only 1 after 4 hours of trying but I can feel 2 more in her other horn. She seems to ...
A: If contractions have stopped and she's not pushing, she may be out of the danger zone for now. Cats ...
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| Peppermint Oil | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 16 y.o. American Shorthair neutered male cat. Due to his age he has developed joint ...
A: Peppermint oil could cause neurological and liver damage if the kitty continues to ingest it, even ...
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| kittens | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have 6 cats, all indoors,all neutered and spayed, and took in a stray who came to my door this ...
A: Most of the time, unneutered tom cats are the ones who are going to actively seek out to kill young ...
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| re: my siamese gave birth | 4/17/2009 |
Q: . im really worried! My siamese cat gave birth yesterday and unfortunately the kitten died, i just ...
A: So sorry to hear the little one didn't survive. The only way to know for sure if there are still ...
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| kittens | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have 6 cats, all indoors,all neutered and spayed, and took in a stray who came to my door this ...
A: Generally I will keep mom in a completely separate room with the kittens for the first few weeks, ...
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| sore paw | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have just discovered that my outdoor cat has injured her hind paw, ?? thorn. There is obvious ...
A: I just sent a follow up to the previous answer. Sorry about that, I hadn't read this one. But the ...
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| What is wrong with my kitten? | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Normally my kitten is hyper, running around and everything. But starting today I picked her up and ...
A: Estrus causes hormonal changes that can make the mammary area a little tender, but for her to react ...
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| sore paw | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have just discovered that my outdoor cat has injured her hind paw, ?? thorn. There is obvious ...
A: FOLLOW UP: I just wanted to follow up on your feedback. Ibuprofen is metabolized by the kidneys, ...
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| i found 2 kittens on the street.... | 4/15/2009 |
Q: i found 2 male tabby kittens on the street, i took them to the vet, they have a parasite and they ...
A: Chuck might not be covering his waste because he was separated from his mother too early. Mothers ...
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| Deworming | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My indoor cat has small white worms in her stool.. Are there any over the counter medicines I could ...
A: If these are small worms that look like rice, you are seeing tapeworm segments. These are actually ...
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| Cat Behavioral Issues | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a slight problem and was wondering if perhaps you could help. My Cat is a 5 year old ...
A: Not to be disrespectful, but your vet is…very sorely mistaken. Females absolutely will urinate all ...
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| cats | 4/14/2009 |
Q: my cat is 3.5 years old female, she was well all day long until she begin to vomit a white foamy ...
A: The only way to prevent pyometra is to have your kitties spayed. Not all cats get it, but pyometra ...
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| cats | 4/14/2009 |
Q: my cat is 3.5 years old female, she was well all day long until she begin to vomit a white foamy ...
A: If your vet believes pyometra to be the case, then they should understand the seriousness of the ...
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| cats | 4/14/2009 |
Q: my cat is 3.5 years old female, she was well all day long until she begin to vomit a white foamy ...
A: A couple questions. Is your kitty up to date on her feline distemper vaccination? On her ...
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| pregnant cat | 4/13/2009 |
Q: my one yr old cat is heavily pregnant, about 8 wks, i'm concerned that i can't see her kittens ...
A: Have you felt the little ones move at all? I have found some litters to be more active than others. ...
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| Missing newborn kitten!!! | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My brother and I seem to be having a problem with my Mama cat and her litter. This litter was born ...
A: Don't worry, I don't think chiding does any good. I believe if I began a lecture, you'd click the ...
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| feral kittens | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a feral cat who just had kittens in our outdoor cat house. The cat house is on our back ...
A: It’s so great of you to help out these ferals! I would contact the Maryland Feline Society to see ...
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| feline birthing | 4/12/2009 |
Q: My VERY pregnant cat left home three days ago and i have not seen her since. I have checked the ...
A: I'm sorry to hear she's gone missing. Your friends may be right. Each cat is different. Some will ...
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| worried | 4/12/2009 |
Q: my 3 year old cat has been breathing heavily. he has is constantly gagging and throwing up quite a ...
A: Sometimes a cat will have a day where he's really under the weather due to a passing virus, but if ...
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| Cat vomiting | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Everytime he eats he vomits his food up and it is only his food. If you could help me that would be ...
A: There are a lot of reasons this could be happening. Usually, when a cat throws up right after he ...
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| Cat Just Gave Birth to Kittens 2 Days Apart? | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have rescued and raised cats practically my entire life,but in my 45 years this is the first time ...
A: This is much more exciting than anything I will get from the Easter Bunny! If mom will let you rest ...
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| part siamese | 4/11/2009 |
Q: He Jessica - I used to be a vet assistant and was told by the vet that if a cat has blue eyes as an ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, my little nephew was suddenly admitted to the hospital. ...
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| spaying | 4/11/2009 |
Q: my nine month old Siamese is in heat how soon can i get her spayed? does she have to stay in ...
A: Cats can be spayed at any time. One does not need to wait until a cat is finished with her heat ...
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| Pregnant? | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I recently took in a stray cat. She is no more than 5 months old, a russian blue. She has not been ...
A: Well, there is a lot to consider. If she is truly 5 months old, it's very unlikely she's pregnant. ...
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| pregnant cat got shots | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I am involved with a local non-kill cat shelter. We had a cat come to us from another shelter that ...
A: It depends on which type of vaccines the cat received. Killed vaccines are not considered a threat ...
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| new born 1 day old runt kitten | 4/9/2009 |
Q: my cat ally just had 7 kittens and there is 1 runt that is very weak and small and we try to put it ...
A: Sorry, I just answered this as a follow up in my previous answer to you, but I will answer it here, ...
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| dying kittens | 4/9/2009 |
Q: i have a mixed breed cat she looks Siamese, and i have three questions. 1.) she has recently had a ...
A: Your litters are experiencing Fading Kitten Syndrome. This phenomenon isn’t well understood. ...
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| Help! I don't know or understand why my siamese acts this way | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me. I have a seal point Siamese named Simon. He will be a year old May ...
A: It sounds like he could be seeking attention, and placing him on a time out, like you're doing with ...
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| HELP!! Gave kitten meds and he is now very ill | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I gave my kitten a de-wormer, piperazine, he is 6-8 weeks old and over a pound. I didn't give him a ...
A: Vomiting has occurred in some cats as a result of dewormers, and that is a less serious side effect. ...
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| 6 week old kitten | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I picked up two kittens on Saturday one of them died thru out the night last night and the other ...
A: If there's an urgent care center in your area, it would be a good idea to get him in. Six-week-old ...
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| Leaving cat home alone | 4/7/2009 |
Q: how are you? My name is Paul and I have a quick and painless question to ask of you regarding our ...
A: She should be okay. The one thing I would be a little worried about is her water situation. If she ...
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| pregnancy | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I read an article where a cat had a kitten before her 63 days and it was dead and she still had ...
A: It isn't the norm, but it is possible. Cats can go into premature labor because of a stressful ...
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| CAT HAIRBALLS | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that gets bad hairballs, I bought her some cat grass and it seems to help, since it ...
A: Wheatgrass is safe for cats to nibble on. "Cat grass" can either be wheatgrass, oat grass or barley ...
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| what kind of cat do I have? | 4/6/2009 |
Q: ok so my cat is grey with peach mixed in her coat she has a lot of peach on her chest and stomach so ...
A: Follow up: Dilute torties come with all ranges of eye colors. Dilute tortie describes their coat ...
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| pregnant cat | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure when my cat became pregnant so I don't know when to expect her delivery. As of today, ...
A: I usually notice the very first movements at about three weeks prior to delivery and find the babies ...
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| mom cat and her baby | 4/5/2009 |
Q: my cat bootcie was a stray i found her in my yard one day and saw she was hungry so i feed her. one ...
A: I'm not sure why Bootcie would have disappeared knowing that she has a newborn baby to take care of, ...
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| male cats | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have a male cat that is black with white on the chin, and the same as his sister has a little ...
A: If he is black with true orange, then that would make him a tortie. That's very rare. Cats have to ...
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| Felines & Prozac | 4/3/2009 |
Q: We put our female 9 yr old cat on prozac 10mg daily,after the death of her beloved pal.She seemed ...
A: If your kitty hasn't had a blood panel run recently, you might want to think about having that done. ...
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| Sneezing cat | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I take care of stray cats outside our apartment along with another lady that also lives in our ...
A: If this kitty has sneezing with no nasal or eye discharge, she may have an uncomplicated virus. A ...
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| Just found a newborn kitten.... | 4/2/2009 |
Q: i just found a newborn kitten and am having a hard time getting it to go poop. I have got it to go ...
A: It's very common for a kitten who's on formula to become constipated. Keep trying to stimulate him ...
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| cat not well after having kittens less than 24hrs ago | 4/2/2009 |
Q: cat seemed ok at first,now the cat is lethargic,tremors,and heavy breathing.body temp seems cool.
A: This sounds like an emergency situation. A cool body temperature is often a more alarming sign than ...
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| 8 week old kittens refuse cat food? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help, as I am very worried about the health of my little ones. They are 2 of a litter ...
A: My goodness, kittens 1 and 2 are spoiled! Have you tried a weaning formula at all? I generally ...
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| newborn kittens | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have 11 day old kittens born to a stray cat in my garage. The mother was leaving them alone a lot ...
A: Oh boy! She’s certainly not making this easy. It does sound like there are serious issues going on ...
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| touching babies | 4/1/2009 |
Q: my cat had her babies on my bed can i touched them
A: Yes, you can touch them. Make sure you wash your hands with antibacterial soap first, and make sure ...
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| Siamese Birth | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My Female Siamese gave birth for the second time. On the first time, only one kitten survived. We ...
A: Hyacinth. No, it's not normal for the Siamese to harm their babies. Actually, the Siamese is the ...
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| male cat stray | 4/1/2009 |
Q: losing hair on belly and under legs and on joints
A: There are a lot of reasons why a cat may lose fur. The most common reason in outdoor cats may be a ...
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| Cataracts | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old Balinese cat has cataracts in both eyes. We have seen the specialist and are looking ...
A: This is a tough one! On one hand, I think your concerns about the possibility of something going ...
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| strange behavier | 3/31/2009 |
Q: my out door cat had her first litter i have feed the mother since she could walk and this mornining ...
A: It isn't uncommon for moms to move litters close to people that they trust. This is especially true ...
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| getting 2 cats to get along | 3/31/2009 |
Q: so I have had a Siamese cat for a few years now. He is a very head strong cat is rules the house. A ...
A: You can try using a product called Feliway. I use the plug-in diffusers in my home at all times. I ...
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| Siamese Cat | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I am doing this report for my class at school and I need to know the Siamese population in the ...
A: Unfortunately, there's no way for anyone to know this answer. Whereas there's a census conducted to ...
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| eye watering in my kitten | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have become the new owner of a 6 month old kitten who has the markings of a Siamese and beautiful ...
A: Tears naturally contain a pigment called porphyrin, which in Greek means purple. Eye discharge ...
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| Weeping Eye | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a british shorthair kitten how is nearly 7 months old. I have noticed that on occasion her ...
A: Sounds like maybe it's giving her some pain. I would probably have her checked out. She may have a ...
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| siamese cat | 3/30/2009 |
Q: my cat has small scabs that look like she has been scraced or pimples, when you touch her tailbone ...
A: This response usually means a cat is itchy wherever you are touching her. Small scabs are another ...
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| Increase in vomiting | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old, spayed calico cat. I adopted her when she was 6 from my sister who reported ...
A: The low-grain and grain-free foods that I have found don't offer a variety of formulas such as ...
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| Feral Cat Neutering | 3/28/2009 |
Q: We have a registered feral cat colony. We trapped one (a 6 month old male) and took him yesterday ...
A: I'm not sure what you had performed on this little guy, but where I am, it's mandatory that any ...
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| about the sight of my kitten | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Recently i had to take my kitten to the local vet (which is unrelated to the question iam asking ...
A: Did the vets give him any eye ointment or eye drops at that time? A crater on the eye would usually ...
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| Our Adopted Stray | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Good morning: You have helped my twice before, so I am back one more time. The stray kitten that ...
A: Some cats will learn not to hog food if you free feed, but there are certain ones that just MUST get ...
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| My 6 month old Siamese mix kittens legs are giving out on him | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I rescued a Siamese mix kitten from my neighbors house. He has been doing just fine, and then all ...
A: I had a kitty with luxating patellas, too, and it caused the same symptoms. This is probably one of ...
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| kittens with sickness in the eyes | 3/25/2009 |
Q: i still have them living with me since they're still nursing just today i noticed that they're ...
A: A vet really needs to check them out to diagnose the problem and recommend the appropriate ...
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| terminal cancer care | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I saw that you have experience in caring for cats with terminal cancer. My cat is a month shy of ...
A: So sorry to hear about your kitty's diagnosis. I had a cat diagnosed with a cancerous mass in his ...
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| About My Cat | 3/24/2009 |
Q: .My name is christal and my cat just gave birth to 3 kittens 2 days ago well it makes 3 ...
A: Have you ever seen a cat who is in heat, the time when she is receptive to males and looking to ...
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| is she a siamese mix? | 3/24/2009 |
Q: This is just a question in the category of "just curious" and will not affect how enamored I am of ...
A: Aaahhhh, certainly! She looks to me like she could be a blue-cream lynx point mix. And the dead ...
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| CAT: Converting an Indoor to an Outdoor | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old female house cat that has been in the family for most of her life. She is fixed ...
A: In all honesty, it's extremely dangerous. The average outdoor cat lives 1-3 years. The average ...
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| Siamese Cat Urinating on Rugs | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Siamese cat that keeps urinating on my bathroom rugs. She has a very large ...
A: If you haven't had her checked by a vet, I would start there, in case this is being caused by a ...
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| Senior cat cries before lying down | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 19 year old female(spayed)cat(mix of Persian & short hair). She is free of the big 3 ...
A: That was my thought, too. No reason to suspect it's painful, and there is a medication called ...
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| siamese kitten with brown coat | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 8 week old purebred seal point siamese and the color of the coat on the body is ...
A: Yes, the body should be pale on a kitten this young. Seals are never quite ivory on the body, more ...
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| Update on who is the baby momma | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Jessica, Just thought I'd update you on the mystery of who gave birth to the kitten. It ...
A: Oh no! That's awful! I know it's no comfort, but these things happen in nature. There was an ...
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| maine coons | 3/22/2009 |
Q: My step mom has always wanted a main coon and she has been wondering how big do they get? The only ...
A: As a general rule, Maine Coons are the second largest breed of fully domesticated cat, right after ...
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| Update on who is the baby momma | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Jessica, Just thought I'd update you on the mystery of who gave birth to the kitten. It ...
A: Aww, that's great! The kitten will not be neglected, that's for sure! A lot of times minor kinks ...
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| My feral rescue gave birth to one kitten | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I rescued a feral cat and her kittens who I've kept in a separate room to socialize them. I didn't ...
A: Yes, you definitely may have had two pregnant felines if you're truly unsure as to Rebel's age! The ...
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| My feral rescue gave birth to one kitten | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I rescued a feral cat and her kittens who I've kept in a separate room to socialize them. I didn't ...
A: I'm glad the baby is getting some nourishment! There isn't anything you can give a cat at home to ...
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| birth defect in siamese kitten | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Our Siamese cat gave birth to 4 kittens this morning and 1 of them has 3 nostrils and a split mouth. ...
A: Poor little one! These birth defects, if I'm understanding what you're saying, are relatively ...
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| My feral rescue gave birth to one kitten | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I rescued a feral cat and her kittens who I've kept in a separate room to socialize them. I didn't ...
A: The fact that the baby isn't being kept warm and may not have had anything to eat is more of an ...
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| cat choosing another home | 3/19/2009 |
Q: we've just found out that a neighbour living behind us has been welcoming our cat into their home ...
A: I'm sure this will be a difficult situation to try to resolve, even if you neighbor agrees to try to ...
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| Kitten illness - help! | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I am the proud owner of a 13 day old kitten who was abondoned at an animal hospital that my friend ...
A: There is something special about raising an orphaned kitten that words can't describe! I know how ...
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| Cortisone increasing bllod sugar levels in cat | 3/18/2009 |
Q: About a month ago my 9 year old cat received a cortisone shot for some skin issues had devolped. ...
A: It is possible for cortisone to cause higher than normal blood sugar and sort of a pre-diabetic ...
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| Sick kitty with an open sore on his back. | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old male cat named Fluffy. As of recent he has been sneezing a lot, now our other ...
A: It sounds like he could be in real trouble if he doesn't get to a vet. The fact that he's in pain ...
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| Swollen Foot | 3/18/2009 |
Q: My kitten has a swollen foot, he is an outdoor cat. He has no visible wounds but he seems to be ...
A: If there is no visible wound, then the only safe thing you could do to help right now that may ...
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| Desperate for Answers, reoccurring open soars! | 3/17/2009 |
Q: Jessica, I just noticed a picture on Lenny's questions of the soars that my cat has gotten 3-4 time ...
A: An abscess really occurs as the result of a wound, nearly always a bite wound. For them to be ...
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| Orphaned Kitten | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My partner and l are very much animal lovers, so when my partner Teresa was on her way to visit a ...
A: That's excellent, he sounds like he's right on schedule! Ideally, kittens will gain about 1/4-1/2 ...
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| Male kitten hisses at my hand when giving him treats | 3/17/2009 |
Q: ! I have a 6.5 week old male kitten. He was taken from his mother about a week ago and he's been ...
A: Biting is the most common problem seen in kittens who are separated from their litters before the ...
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| Orphaned Kitten | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My partner and l are very much animal lovers, so when my partner Teresa was on her way to visit a ...
A: Oh, he is just the cutest!!! There's nothing better than having a little kitten who purrs the ...
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| Weakness in Hind Legs | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 yr. old male Siamese (indoor), and just recently he started dragging his hind legs. ...
A: One common reason for hind leg weakness is diabetes. Longterm high blood glucose can cause diabetic ...
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| Cat's after labour behaviour | 3/16/2009 |
Q: So me and my girlfriend have a Blue Cat named Piper. She's 15 months old and just yesterday (Sunday) ...
A: Piper is a beauty, and she looks like she's doing a wonderful job! Definitely continue to handle ...
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| older cat | 3/15/2009 |
Q: this cat is about 12 years old. he has had quite a bit of diaharria lately. is there anything we ...
A: There are many causes for diarrhea, so it's difficult to know whether there's anything you can do ...
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| Orphaned Kitten | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My partner and l are very much animal lovers, so when my partner Teresa was on her way to visit a ...
A: What an awful tragedy. I feel so awful for your partner having to witness this, but hopefully ...
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| cat and delivery | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I brought a stray in that appeared to be pregnant,out of the cold.yesterday 3pm.to 4pm. I noticed ...
A: It's very hard to say. There are a lot of things that may potentially happen. There is such a ...
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| cat peeing | 3/14/2009 |
Q: we moved house in about September and about a month after we moved she used the spare bed as a ...
A: It is possible she's sick, so it's best to start with a vet visit to rule that out, first. A ...
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| abdominal breathing | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My cat almost died and was finally diagnosed with severe Vit B12 deficiency, IBS, pancreatitis, over ...
A: Poor, poor kitty! I'm glad he's recovering! There can be many reasons for lower abdominal ...
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| pregnant stray | 3/12/2009 |
Q: she is very pregnant! i can feel the kittens and see them moving. i have no idea how far along she ...
A: It sounds like she's close! I start to feel the faintest movements about 3 weeks before the babies ...
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| integrating a new cat | 3/12/2009 |
Q: We have had mabel for 6 months, who is 9-10 yrs old and wouldnt hurt a fly. However, recently we ...
A: I'm not certain why she would attack so suddenly after having been okay with him for a week, but ...
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| Help I have 3x 11 day old kittens with diarrhea | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I am hand raising 3 orphaned kittens that are now 11 days old. I got them at 2 days old. When I ...
A: The poor little ones! Unfortunately, the metronidazole will take 48-72 hours of treatments before ...
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| kitten gender | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I feel stupid but I have never had a cat before and I recently adopted a 4 month old kitten. They ...
A: You shouldn't feel stupid. It's very difficult to tell the sex of kittens, and there are very many ...
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| Male kitten hisses at my hand when giving him treats | 3/10/2009 |
Q: ! I have a 6.5 week old male kitten. He was taken from his mother about a week ago and he's been ...
A: You've got it exactly right - it's food aggression. This is right about the age where some kittens ...
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| I Have a kitten and he's 5 weeks old | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a kitten that's 5 weeks old and I was wondering is that ok or what are the problems that ...
A: She's very young to be away from her mom, and there may be a couple of problems because she wasn't ...
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| difficult delivery | 3/9/2009 |
Q: We have a 1 1/2 yr old cat who has given birth one time before and is now having difficulty with her ...
A: Unfortunately, I think at this point, a cesarean may be the safest way to go. You could have her ...
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| cat length | 3/8/2009 |
Q: We have two young cats, a nine month old female we found abandoned and fostered (she was 2 days ...
A: All cats have the same number of true vertebrae - 30 - until you get to the rump. The tail is ...
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| Nerve damage during assisted birth | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Our 2 year old cat had an assisted birth at our veterinary surgeons 2 days ago. It was her first ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear this has happened! I have never been in the position to have to manually empty ...
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| 18 y.o. cat | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Our "senior" cat of 18 yrs. is and always has been an outdoor cat. He was found hiding in our ...
A: Sorry to hear he's having such trouble. It seems like the worst things always wait to happen until ...
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| hyperthyroidism/heart murmurs/arrythmia | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My 10.5 year old cat was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism 4 wks ago. He had a rapid weight loss that ...
A: Sorry to hear about your kitty's troubles! I know you must be on edge right now, but unfortunately, ...
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| Siamese mix mean after being in heat | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 year old Siamese female that I just got a week ago, she apparently was in heat when I ...
A: Since she is still going through heat cycles, it may still be worth it to have her spayed. Although ...
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| 8 yr cat eats more | 3/5/2009 |
Q: My tiny cat of 9 years started eating wet food about a year ago. Recently it seems she is eating up ...
A: Possibly something to worry about. Older cats commonly suffer from a couple of endocrine disorders ...
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| sneezing | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My 11 week old kitten has been sneezing a lot, at randoms times. I just want to know if he is sick ...
A: If he's sneezing a lot, he should probably be seen by a vet. Most kittens get upper respiratory ...
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| Felineherpesdisease | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a snowshoesimease cat. She contacted felineherpes at the vets office when I had her spayed. ...
A: Cats with the feline herpes virus usually carry it for life. The good thing is, it is mostly ...
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| Jealous Tom Cat?? | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Tom Cat, a female cat and a female Poodle. I have had these 3 for about 5 years. The Tom ...
A: My goodness! I think this certainly goes beyond jealousy, and you need to have a consultation with ...
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| Kitten in heat | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a six-month-old kitten I rescued and 11 older kitties. Because the last cat I took to the ...
A: So sorry to hear about your kitty. I most certainly understand your apprehension to put another ...
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| Hissing after outside | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have two 6-year-old indoor cats that have never gone outside. Yesterday my male escaped for 12 ...
A: Your male probably brought in strange scents from the outdoors. He may have encountered other ...
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| Cat urination | 3/2/2009 |
Q: For about a month now, my Siamese has been relieving herself either on my bed, couch, or leather ...
A: I know what a frustrating problem this is. There is little that ruins a home more quickly than a ...
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| my cat | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Ok so we brought my cat to the vet and they gave us meds for here eye and her coughing and things. ...
A: No, I'm afraid mouth breathing is a very bad sign, and she needs to get back to the vet right away. ...
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| Balinese behavior | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have had a Balinese (not thorough bred) since he was three weeks old. He is now 10 months and ...
A: It sounds like he's becoming overstimulated. Some cats are more sensitive to touch than others, and ...
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| what breed is he? | 3/2/2009 |
Q: We adopted Max from the Humane Society. I've been asked my several people "what breed is he?" ...
A: He is a beauty! His face is a little elongated, but the way his eyes are set and his coat pattern ...
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| Pregnant Cat's due date | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My cat is pregnant, but I do not know how far along she is, and it has not been obvious when she is ...
A: I have found the babies to be most active about 2-3 weeks before delivery. In the last few days, ...
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| Kittens Genders | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have written before.. well I was rubbing my "Female cat)on her tummy after she was done cleaning ...
A: It sounds very likely that you do, indeed, have a little boy. I don't know if you were able to find ...
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| upper respiratory involvement | 2/27/2009 |
Q: can the eye goop stuff and runny nose(the respiratory thing) does it cure with time? and can it be ...
A: A vet can tell the difference between bacterial and viral illnesses most of the time. If your cat ...
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| Is she pregnant? | 2/27/2009 |
Q: There is a female cat that was left behind when a family moved from next door. She is approximately ...
A: I'm afraid the vaginal discharge you're seeing may be indicative of an infection. It could signal a ...
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| A cat recently given birth | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I cat gave birth a week ago and now she is like trying to run away from home also makes a sound ...
A: It sounds possible that she is already searching for another male and is ready to become pregnant ...
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| Bathing my 8 month old Sphynx | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a Female Sphynx. She is currently 8 months old. Being a first-time pet and ...
A: A lot of people do use Benadryl as a sedative, but cats are quite resistant to its effects, and I am ...
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| upper respiratory involvement | 2/27/2009 |
Q: can the eye goop stuff and runny nose(the respiratory thing) does it cure with time? and can it be ...
A: This is a complex question. It depends on the cause of the upper respiratory infection. Sometimes ...
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| Momma Cat just gave birth this morning | 2/26/2009 |
Q: How Long after Mother cat gives birth does she go to sleep? and she seemed to like it when i pet her ...
A: Congratulations on the babies! Some moms feel aggressive during delivery, but many feel very ...
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| weight loss | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a blue hair Siamese, he is about 7 years old. Within the last two months he has lost all his ...
A: I would definitely start with a vet visit. It's possible that this sort of withdrawal, refusal to ...
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| My Nikko | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My cat has started to have his 3rd eye partially (25%) come across his eye over the last day and a ...
A: A visible haw is a general sign of stress, which can be emotional or physical in nature. So it ...
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| cats | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 18 month old male cat that was rescued at approximately 4 weeks old. He was so small he ...
A: Allergies are always a possibility but are probably less likely this time of year. And if you have ...
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| Possibly pregnant | 2/24/2009 |
Q: We recently got a male kitten who is unfixed and we have a female who is also unfixed. We thought he ...
A: I'm sort of envious! Even though I encourage everyone to spay and neuter, expecting little ones can ...
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| Possibly pregnant | 2/24/2009 |
Q: We recently got a male kitten who is unfixed and we have a female who is also unfixed. We thought he ...
A: I once found myself in the same situation. How quickly they learn! Cats rarely have any mood ...
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| feral pregnant cat in trouble | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have been feeding a feral cat in my yard for two years - she is now pregnant again since I have no ...
A: The poor little thing. Thank you for your efforts to help her. I'm afraid there's little else you ...
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| TICKS! | 2/23/2009 |
Q: my cat had a tick recently and i managed to get rid of it with some tweezers. However a few months ...
A: Statistically, about 80% of wounds sustained in cats fights become infected because they're usually ...
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| Kitten | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I got a bengal tiger kitten 2 month ago he is about 6 month old and i have noticed his disfigured ...
A: You definitely need to have someone help you get him to the vet. It's funny this is happening with ...
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| Mother cat giving birth | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a feral cat that my mother took in. She became pregnant some time ago. Today she gave birth ...
A: I guess this question was asked about 11 hours ago, so maybe she has resumed delivery. If not, then ...
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| New Cat brought into my home | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Approximately 1 week ago my daughter brought home a cat that my Mom had approx. 5 years ago but when ...
A: What you're seeing is pretty normal. Cats can become very stressed out when there's a big change ...
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| I have kittens that are 6 weeks | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have 5 kittens that are 6 weeks old. Is is okay for me to take mamma cat to the vet to be spaced?
A: If you can keep mom away from unneutered males, then I would wait a while longer. Right now, the ...
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| Caring for a cat with cancer | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My eight-year old European shorthair, Lucy, was diagnosed with feline fibrosarcoma on Feb 4, which ...
A: What awful news, I'm so sorry to hear of it. I'm afraid I don't have any experience at all managing ...
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| siamese | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have 2 cats. One siamese, other black (I was told she was her sister) Both had babies, then got ...
A: Not absolutely sure about the hard belly, but it sounds like she could be constipated. Since ...
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| Tom Cat head swelling | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have a Tom cat hanging around the house. His head is rather swollen and has been that way for some ...
A: I'm not certain what this is, but I'm going to go on the assumption that this is an abscess. If so, ...
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| Sick Siamese Cat | 2/19/2009 |
Q: We adopted Christopher on Jan. 30th, 2009. The Humane Society said he was 1 1/2 yrs. old. He is a ...
A: The poor guy! Convenia is a nice antibiotic because you don't have to struggle with administering ...
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| Siamese Kitten Death | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My siamese girl had one single kitten on Wednesday last week. He was a good weight, 4 ounces and ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear about the baby, how awful for both you and your queen. These first days are ...
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| my siamese | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Sheeba is 8 years old in April, she has been a super clean cat, but these past two weeks she has had ...
A: She may be reacting to the presence of the puppy. Cats can react to changes that they're stressed ...
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| Bad Breathe and Eating Habits | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Me and my girlfriend received 3 kittens from an animal rescuer. 2 kittens were sisters from the ...
A: I think it would definitely be a good idea to work with a vet on this one. I'm not sure how old the ...
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| 2 male cats out of the blue hate each other | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have 2 male cats. One is 6 years old the other is 2 years old. I have had them together for 2 ...
A: It sounds possible that redirected aggression could be to blame. This happens when cats can't reach ...
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| cats | 2/16/2009 |
Q: my kitty is in heat for the third??day..she is not sleeping and is meewing loudly. Is there anything ...
A: Unfortunately, there's really not anything you can do. The only thing that will quell her is a ...
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| pregnant cat | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My cat has gotten 4 very seperate, very large sac type things inside 4 of her nipples. I thought at ...
A: The whole belly does, indeed, get big when a cat is pregnant. The mammaries can become enlarged and ...
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| breathing problems | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My ll year old Siamese is having severe breathing problems. She has wheezing attacks more than 15 ...
A: I have one cat who has acute asthma attacks, but she responds to prednisone and theophylline, ...
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| my cat..... | 2/15/2009 |
Q: My cat has just givin birth less then 24 hours and is not used to being in a room alone... very ...
A: She shouldn't leave the babies for too long. Moms do go and stretch their legs, look for food, use ...
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| Just neutered male Siamese behavior | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Jessica, I recently lost my beloved seal pt male to bladder cancer at age 19. His female ...
A: They spray is a good product, but I have found it not to be as effective only because it's difficult ...
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| Please Help.. Cat with IBD and Cardiomyopathy | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I read with interest a response you wrote and your comment about Orbax for your cat with IBD. I am ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your kitty's diagnosis. My cat who was on Orbax was apparently healthy aside ...
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| kittens | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have 5 week old kittens i have tried several times to get them to eat cat food, they just don't ...
A: They're still a little young and might not be quite ready for solid food. Usually, at about 4-5 ...
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| Just neutered male Siamese behavior | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Jessica, I recently lost my beloved seal pt male to bladder cancer at age 19. His female ...
A: So sorry to hear about the recent loss of your beloved seal point. I think the neuter should help ...
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| cats in labour. | 2/14/2009 |
Q: My cat had 2 kittens 39 hours ago.They were weak and the mother seemed uninterested in ...
A: How sad to hear of the other two. It is entirely possible that the first two were born prematurely ...
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| 7 month old male cat odd behaviour | 2/14/2009 |
Q: My cat, Oscar has always suckled and licked my jumper or a blanket while padding/pawing. Recently he ...
A: This all sounds like it could be sexual behavior. A male will call and pursue a female, then bite ...
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| my kitten | 2/14/2009 |
Q: umm, my cat just got ran over {didnt make it} so my mom {yes im just a child] got me and my lil ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your cat. I hope your new kitties will be staying inside! The color of the ...
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| fleas AGAIN....... | 2/13/2009 |
Q: but there is a problem. our sofa is long and huge and heavy, and our lounge is small. i couldn't ...
A: You may as well try to use any treatment you can to reach underneath the sofa. And definitely in ...
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| My kitten is not growing, what do I do? | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I am a foster mom and have been bottle feeding a kitten since she was 2.5 weeks. She seemed fine, ...
A: Poor little dear. If you can get her in before Monday, I would. I'm not sure what's going on with ...
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| litter box | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Our 3 year old tiger cat wakes us up 2 or 3 times a night to go downstairs and eat. She has dry ...
A: This is a tough one! I don't think I would recommend to move the litter box downstairs at night ...
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| Open Sore on back of my cat | 2/12/2009 |
Q: i know you are not a vet but I thought I would ask this question anyway; our cat Allie was ...
A: Glad you were able to catch her cancer early! I have seen a couple things cause such a distinct ...
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| Hissing | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Yesterday I took my siamese (female and spayed) to the vet for her bi- annual grooming. They had to ...
A: Hissing (or any kind of strange vocalization) can actually be a side effect of gas anesthesia, but ...
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| my cat's abnormal behaviour | 2/11/2009 |
Q: my 7 yr old mixed breed (oriental) short haired black cat wont stop licking its mouth and sometimes ...
A: When a behavior comes on suddenly, it's usually a pretty good indication that there's something ...
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| Siamese cat problems | 2/11/2009 |
Q: When my Siamese kitten showed up at my door, I had two cats already that were 7 years old. They are ...
A: Sorry to hear she's giving you trouble. I know it's not a popular thing to say, and I hate to admit ...
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| fleas fleas horrible fleas,,,,,,,,,, | 2/10/2009 |
Q: it was quite a while after my cat had fleas that we bombed the house. two days later a find a flea ...
A: The fleas that feed on your cat's blood generally aren't going to be any risk to your health, even ...
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| Lost Indoor Cat | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My cat, Pyper, got out through a screen window on 1/10/09. We still haven't found her. We tried ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your beloved kitty is missing! You have taken all the right steps. About the ...
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| Eating | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Okay, my cat has kindney disease and our regular vet put him on some food that helps some...well my ...
A: I know how frustrating it is. I've had a lot of kidney patients myself, and the special diets seem ...
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| Mouth Sores | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that is not quite 2 years old, he starting getting sick on September 2008. He received ...
A: Poor little guy! Maybe you've already done these things, so bear with me. But here are some things ...
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| Lunatic cat | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I got a 16 week old female cat a few weeks ago from a shelter. She was found wandering but is now ...
A: Kittens can be clumsy! Her reflexes and coordination may not be fully developed at this age, and ...
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| Kitten Poop | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I rescued a little feral kitten that I saw all by its self (I have been observing it for a few days) ...
A: Unfortunately, even the best of the best have a tough time telling what's causing a kitten's ...
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| 8 week old kitten with a gravelly cough and rattly purr | 2/6/2009 |
Q: Our 8 week old kitten has had a gravelly cough and rattle in her throat/lungs, she sneezes but has ...
A: The lethargy could be due to her vaccines, because they require an immune response. While her body ...
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| Possible Cat Allergies. | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My cat just turned one year old and has been perfectly normal. I couldn't have asked for a better ...
A: It could be she's got more anal sac problems, which would explain why she's scooting her bum. And ...
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| catworms | 2/5/2009 |
Q: can my kids get worms from my cat
A: There are a couple different types of worms that cats can carry. One is the tapeworm. These are ...
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| Siamesse Cat | 2/5/2009 |
Q: We've had our cat for a good 13 years and he was a year old when we got him. He is crazy, litterely, ...
A: "Psychogenic alopecia" is the fancy term for grooming until they pull their own fur out, and it's ...
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| Possible Cat Allergies. | 2/4/2009 |
Q: My cat just turned one year old and has been perfectly normal. I couldn't have asked for a better ...
A: I'm glad you've decided to join the grain-free movement! It may take another 2 or 3 weeks for the ...
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| Neutering | 2/4/2009 |
Q: my cat is 8yrs old and I was wondering if its too late to get her neutered? Also she was a stray ...
A: No, your kitty is not too old to be neutered at 8 years old. My oldest cat was 12 years old when ...
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| tapeworm & constipation | 2/4/2009 |
Q: we rescued 2 kittens from a barn they are approx. 4 to 5 months old now. we brought them home @ ...
A: It sounds like your little guy may have had an adverse reaction to the dewormer, and I would bring ...
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| Terminally Ill Persian | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I brought my beloved 11 year old Persian home from the animal hospital tonight. He has been ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear of your kitty's diagnosis. I wish it had been something curable. Care ...
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| cat behavior | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old male Siamese who I got from the SPCA 1 ½ years ago named Samurai (Sam for ...
A: I think things are actually going very well. Cats, especially adults, usually need to be introduced ...
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| Difficulty administering meds | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old 'Ladycat' was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and water in her lungs, which is ...
A: I'm afraid I don't have an answer to this one. Most cats with pancreatitis have sour stomachs, so ...
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| Feisty Kitten | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My kitten just bit me while I was holding, kissing and loving her right after she was playing with ...
A: If I'm interpreting the situation correctly, I think it's one of those gray areas. I imagine she ...
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| Process of elimination to discover source of urinary problems | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My 2.5yo male Siamese/Burmese cross (I adopted he and his brother at 2 years of age) has urinary ...
A: I've been through the exact same thing with a cat of mine who's now 12. It took literally 3 years ...
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| cat skin has bumps | 2/1/2009 |
Q: i have 4 cats, adopted, all are neutered/spayed - but 3 of them are losing hair, have bumps - one ...
A: I really haven't seen hormones cause skin bumps in any spayed/neutered cats. Sounds possible it's ...
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| Giving cats meds | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am fostering for two sick cats with URIs, and am having trouble giving them their meds. They are ...
A: Have you tried coating the pills with some cold butter? You'd still have to pry their mouths open ...
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| Adopting a VERY scared siamese | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am adopting a very scared siamese from our local shelter. Any suggestions to make her feel ...
A: I would recommend to keep the room slightly dim, if possible, as this is calming to cats. There is ...
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| Could mum be carrying a virus? | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am in the terrible position of being a new breeder, thinking I've done everything 'right', and ...
A: Oh, I'm so sorry! What a terrible thing to have happen. I know your vet said she didn't have cat ...
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| old cat, no longer using litter box | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 year old Burmese. The vet has told me that he has a mass on his intestine, so at this ...
A: So sorry to hear of his diagnosis. I would suspect the entire issue has to do with his medical ...
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| mother becoming aggressive towards babies | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My siamese cat has just started showing signs of aggression towards her 3 day old babies. I am ...
A: I don't think it's because you're handling the babies that she's become aggressive. Sometimes in ...
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| Cat Hit by car | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My cat was hit by a car 3 weeks ago. The vet waited one week for him to stabilize. When he had his ...
A: Poor Norbert! When you say kitten formula, are you referring to kitten formula canned food, or ...
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| Calcium absorbtion | 1/27/2009 |
Q: What besides diet can cause a cat to not absorb calcium properly? Genetics? Inbreeding? Improper ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that. Inbreeding and poor nutrition during pregnancy can certainly cause a lot of ...
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| cats | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Both my male cat an female cats eyes have changed colour. They have both change from amber to a ...
A: I can't really say I'm sure what's happened! There are a couple conditions that can cause the eyes ...
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| Calcium absorbtion | 1/27/2009 |
Q: What besides diet can cause a cat to not absorb calcium properly? Genetics? Inbreeding? Improper ...
A: Yes, genetics could potentially cause a cat not to absorb calcium properly. There are familial ...
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| Sick Cat? | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old Havana Brown male cat-normally health but very temperamental (his name is Soda). ...
A: Stress can certainly cause an upset belly in cats as it can in people. But it would probably be ...
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| pregnant kitty | 1/26/2009 |
Q: ok sorry i'm bugging you again but i'm getting worried she still hasn't had her kittens she freaks ...
A: I couldn't guarantee that everything's perfectly okay, but you shouldn't panic. It's always ...
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| pregnant kitty | 1/26/2009 |
Q: ok sorry i'm bugging you again but i'm getting worried she still hasn't had her kittens she freaks ...
A: She will begin having some contractions before she starts pushing. This can happen for maybe 24 ...
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| Eosinophilic Granuloma | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I took in a stray two weeks ago with eosinophilic granuloma on his lower lip. he was given an ...
A: No, eosinophilic granuloma complex isn't contagious. It's not entirely understood but is thought to ...
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| pregnant kitty | 1/26/2009 |
Q: ok sorry i'm bugging you again but i'm getting worried she still hasn't had her kittens she freaks ...
A: No, unfortunately, there's really nothing you can do without a vet. I would just allow her to rest. ...
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| pregnant kitty | 1/25/2009 |
Q: ok well i have a small concern or question about my cat. our cat lily had her kitten yup only one in ...
A: Yes, I don't think you have anything to worry about yet. I would give it 24 hours and see how see ...
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| Feline Leukemia | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old cat was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia about a year ago. At the time of his diagnoses, ...
A: Sorry to hear of your kitty's diagnosis. Sometimes an antibiotic won't sit well with a kitty and ...
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| pregnant kitty | 1/25/2009 |
Q: ok well i have a small concern or question about my cat. our cat lily had her kitten yup only one in ...
A: How exciting! Preliminary labor really shouldn't last any longer than 24 hours or so. Rarely, it ...
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| 8 week kitten has diarrea | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My 8 week old kitten has diarrea. She is still alert playful and seems fine. She has had it now ...
A: Whether this would pose any risk to your children or dog depends on the cause of the diarrhea. A ...
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| is my cat pregant x | 1/24/2009 |
Q: She is a 10 month tortashell female she is more loving now to me and the family and she keeps ...
A: From the sounds of it, she's probably in estrus, or "heat", which is the time when she could become ...
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| Kitten voitted mass of worms? | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My cat had kittens about a week before Christmas. 3 days ago, one of the kittens had vomitted a few ...
A: I don't mean to freak you out, if they're okay two days later, then the kittens should be fine. I ...
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| Kitten voitted mass of worms? | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My cat had kittens about a week before Christmas. 3 days ago, one of the kittens had vomitted a few ...
A: You saw roundworms, I'm sure of it by your description. Especially when the worms are small, ...
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| cat has puss in it's eye | 1/24/2009 |
Q: We brought a kitten home the other day and i think it had a upper respitory infection well it has ...
A: This is definitely something that calls for the attention of a vet. Siamese are genetically ...
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| dish scooting, defecating in strange places | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have two questions actually. The first one has been occurring for quite some time. My female cat ...
A: The dish scooting is very likely for entertainment. If it's bothersome, a lot of pet stores carry ...
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| 18 yr old siamese | 1/23/2009 |
Q: yesterday i put to sleep my siamese who would have been 19 on march 5th. she had gotten weak, ate ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear you're going through such a difficult time. When a cat's appetite begins to ...
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| Recently Spayed Cat | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have an 11 month old cat that was spayed four days ago. She is a siamese and calico (we think) ...
A: If you're concerned that she's too active too soon after the spay, then I certainly understand your ...
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| pregnant kitty | 1/23/2009 |
Q: ok well i have a small concern or question about my cat. our cat lily had her kitten yup only one in ...
A: It's important to keep Natasha from nursing no matter how much she wants to now. For the first two ...
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| litter and diet | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old tabby male kitten. I was wondering if you could possibly tell me how much I ...
A: The ideal amount to feed will vary depending on the brand of food you feed. Some foods are more ...
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| Siamese biting and pulling fur? | 1/23/2009 |
Q: We own a Siamese that recently turned 14 years old. Lately we have noticed that, while cleaning ...
A: Usually, a cat will pull his fur out because his skin is itchy. It might be caused by a food ...
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| Vomiting | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My 4 month old kitten started barfing once a day at the beginning of the week, then on sunday she ...
A: You could keep an eye on her. If it was a virus that has passed, then you're safe! Because it ...
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| Checking a cat for a bladder infection | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Can you check a cat for a bladder infection by feeling if the bladder is warm to the touch? I was ...
A: No, I've never seen this method used for detecting a bladder infection in a cat. Warmth can ...
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| Vomiting | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My 4 month old kitten started barfing once a day at the beginning of the week, then on sunday she ...
A: I think she does need to get to the vet. These little ones can get dehydrated very quickly, and ...
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| Cat Scratches | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how I could get a cat scratch on my hand to clear up faster. Can you please help? ...
A: I guess this is sort of outside my expertise scientifically, but I know from experience - Vitamin E! ...
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| Bowel Movements after Delivery | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Jessica, Hi! My kitty just gave birth Saturday evening. So far, two days have passed and she has yet ...
A: You're right - she will need to be drinking more as well as eating more to support her litter. I'm ...
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| Frost biteen ears | 1/20/2009 |
Q: 2 weeks ago we discovered a part Siamese kitten under our deck. It had burrowed through the snow and ...
A: Sounds like you found her just in the nick of time! I definitely would suggest a vet visit if at ...
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| cat | 1/19/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old male cat all the sudden has lost a ton of weight and his pee really stinks after he ...
A: Definitely time to get kitty to the vet. When urine has a strong odor, it can indicate that he has ...
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| Is it ok for them to suckle? | 1/19/2009 |
Q: What age do I get our Kittens fixed..ages are 10 weeks/female and 5 weeks/male. ANSWER: Hi Trish. ...
A: It's not wrong, and for the little one, it's actually a very healthy reflex that he should be able ...
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| lymphoma likely | 1/18/2009 |
Q: After two days of barely eating and what I thought was possible constipation I took my 10 year old ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your news. I don't think it's wrong of you at all not to pursue further ...
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| Loss of Appetite/Syringe Feeding | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have a cat who has not been eating well for about a week. He nibbled last Sunday/Monday/Tuesday ...
A: How frustrating! I'm afraid I don't have an answer for you. Most cats get their appetites back ...
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| senior cat urinating problems | 1/18/2009 |
Q: ..my geriatric cat zuni, 17.5 yrs. old, slept under the covers with me last night because the room ...
A: Poor Zuni! Most likely, this is just because of her urinary tract infection, and as she finishes up ...
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| adult female cat urinating on rugs | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Our cats name is Lilly. She was part of a litter that was birthed in a old garage at a place I ...
A: I think medications would be worth a shot on this. They aren't a guarantee, but they work in most ...
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| Cat trauma maybe? | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have a cat at present called lemmie, he went outside recenty and returned 2 days later early one ...
A: I'm not sure what could've happened here, either. The best thing for the kitty would, indeed, be ...
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| My bad mannered bengal | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I am so frustrated with my 7 month old Bengal "Sheeba". She has been spayed. Every time I pick her ...
A: For all I read about the Bengal and how the Asian Leopard Cat traits have been completely bred out ...
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| Cat has very smelly stools | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old cat that has very noxious smelling stools even when he is on a "sensitive ...
A: This is the down side of cat ownership! Because cats' diets are generally meat-based (or should ...
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| appetite | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Any suggestions for getting a cat eating again? Vet says plump her up, but she doesn't seem ...
A: Chicken is really the biggest weapon in my arsenal, so if you're not having luck with that, I'm not ...
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| mother cat no longer nursing | 1/15/2009 |
Q: There is a cat in our apartment complex that has had kittens. Two nights ago the 2 surviving kittens ...
A: It's common for the mammary area to become engorged and hardened when kittens are rehomed. It will ...
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| leaving cats alone while on vacation | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are going on vacation for 10 days, and will be leaving our two cats at home alone. ...
A: That's a really long time to leave the kitties alone. My main concern would be the condition of ...
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| Siamese kitten vomiting and not eating | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My 8 month old Siamese kitten vomited and had diarrhea and would not eat or make a bowel movement ...
A: Hm, sounds like the vets are stumped, and I don't have any better idea than they would. Have they ...
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| calicivirus | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have a kitten who is 5 months old now. He doesn't seem to be thriving and has sore gums. We have ...
A: Lysine isn't a bad idea to give to a kitty at all. It will have the most notable effect on a kitty ...
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| blind cat | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My 5 year old cat turned blind overnight. Took him to vet he said it could a number of reasons. Gave ...
A: I would suspect that your kitty's change in behavior could have a physical cause, and the only real ...
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| Introducing Cats | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Just a few days ago we brought a new kitten (Samson age 12 weeks) into our home. He accepts any ...
A: You're going about this just the right way, and Oreo's behavior is pretty normal. It takes most ...
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| cat breeds | 1/12/2009 |
Q: what is the name of a multi coloured cat
A: It can get pretty complicated when it comes to the names of colors and patterns. But for the most ...
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| Male Siamese | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I adopted a 6 month old neutered male flame point siamese about a week and a half ago (from a ...
A: I'm wondering if your kitty was given a flea dip at the shelter. This would definitely give him ...
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| feral kittens | 1/12/2009 |
Q: In early Nov., I trapped and spayed/neutered a feral mother cat and her two male kittens who were ...
A: I would keep him inside until the weather warms up and he's a little bigger to handle the elements ...
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| hyperthyroid in cats | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 year old cat that was just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. He went down hill really ...
A: Poor guy! You will usually start to see symptoms subside gradually in about 2 to 3 weeks after ...
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| pregnant cat | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that I rescued. She is pregnant, I don't know how far along. For the past three or four ...
A: Hhmm, that's interesting, I hadn't heard that. I guess the important thing is that she and the ...
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| pregnant cat | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that I rescued. She is pregnant, I don't know how far along. For the past three or four ...
A: I'm not sure what might have happened here. It is physically possible that she IS pregnant AND in ...
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| weaning orphaned kittens | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have two orphaned kittens, which I have raised since one day old. Their umbilical cords were still ...
A: You're all so lucky! They to have found you, and you to have these little ones to cuddle. Raising ...
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| Pregnancy and Labor | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I'm just really hoping to be there when my cat goes into labor so I have a few questions about ...
A: I'm not sure about her sudden interest in play or the change in the appearance of her belly. Those ...
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| Getting Male and Female Fixed | 1/10/2009 |
Q: What age do I get our Kittens fixed..ages are 10 weeks/female and 5 weeks/male.
A: Safer anesthesias and surgical procedures have made it possible to spay and neuter kittens as young ...
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| Female indoor cat urinating problem | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old female indoor tabby cat that I've had since she was a kitten and is also ...
A: Definitely having the dogs in the house could have that effect. If eliminating that stress would be ...
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| cat | 1/8/2009 |
Q: .. many thanks mark
A: This is probably normal engorgement. The kittens are still nursing a fair amount around 8 weeks, ...
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| please advise | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a female cat that's 12 years old. Recently, she has been finding it difficult to swallow, ...
A: These symptoms sound serious. Choking could be a sign of an obstruction caused by something as ...
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| Nibbles | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I wrote to you recently about Nibbles and thank you so much for your prompt and very informative ...
A: I’m with your mother-in-law on this one. A kitten this age is about similar to a 5-year-old child. ...
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| Cat with FIV, Lymphoma | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Five years ago I rescued and adopted a feral cat who tested positive for FIV. Walter, after a short ...
A: Words can’t express how sorry I am that you’re going through this. As the owner of FIV+ cats ...
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| kittens | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Our cat had four kittens 2 days ago and I looked in on them today at noon and there is 5 .She had ...
A: What a surprise! It isn’t common to have kittens delivered so far apart…especially one little ...
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| cat | 1/6/2009 |
Q: My indoors cat has started to develop a white patch on his fur close to his tail. Any idea what this ...
A: There are a couple of auto-immune diseases like pemphigus and lupus, which would cause the body to ...
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| one cat going crazy | 1/4/2009 |
Q: When my now husband and i got together he had 3 cats. One was his ex girlfriends. She left her with ...
A: I'm not sure what could have triggered her behavior. It would really be best to start with a vet ...
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| False Pregnancy? Should I take my cat to the vet? | 1/4/2009 |
Q: My inside cat (who has not been spayed) got outside October the 5th, well she HATES other cats so we ...
A: If it's definitely been since October 5th that she might have been exposed to any unneutered males, ...
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| cat urinating problem | 1/3/2009 |
Q: and thank you for taking my question, my 10 year old male (neutered) tiger cat went to his litter ...
A: Well it sounds certain that he has some urinary tract pain going on. Besides straining in the ...
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| Dander | 1/3/2009 |
Q: After losing our 15 year old Siamese, we recently adopted a shelter cat verses a breeder cat like ...
A: Siamese are a breed that sheds less than most, so with many domestic cats, you are going to notice ...
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| Siamese Kitten troubles | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I'm a new owner of an 8 week Siamese kitten seal point male. I also have a 2 year old female ...
A: It probably is a phase. An 8-week-old kitten is usually more interested in conquering the world ...
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| farrel kitten is she sick | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I sent an email last night but can not rember whom I asked so I will ask again.. On Christmas eve ...
A: As for the frost bite, once the damage has occurred, there isn't anything that can be done. Keep an ...
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| Unusual toilet behavior in cat | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Our 15 month old cat pooped on a living room chair, she has always gone outside, having been adopted ...
A: I suspect it's probably because of the snow. My dogs will dodge out in the snow to pee but will ...
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| my cat | 1/1/2009 |
Q: i have a male cat that is about 6 months old and today i noticed clear goo oozing out of his mouth. ...
A: I'm not sure, but he might have a virus called calici. There are many strains of it, and some ...
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| Could my missing semi-feral cat be in hiding? | 12/31/2008 |
Q: This may be a bit long, but I felt I should fill you on a little of the history of my cats. In May ...
A: That's a tough one! I suppose it would take something very desirable for them to make that change ...
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| WHAT DOES CAT DO AFTER BIRTH | 12/31/2008 |
Q: My stray cat Sabrina just gave birth today to four kittens, it all went surprisingly well since it ...
A: Constant purring is perfectly normal for a nursing mother. It's a way that she communicates with ...
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| Could my missing semi-feral cat be in hiding? | 12/30/2008 |
Q: This may be a bit long, but I felt I should fill you on a little of the history of my cats. In May ...
A: What a beautiful family they are, and this photo is worthy of an oil painting! It would go for ...
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| Tremors/shakes | 12/30/2008 |
Q: i have a 8 month old lilac point siamese kitten. The last few days (2-3) i've noticed while she ...
A: If it’s while she sleeps, then I’m almost certain she’s dreaming. One of my Siamese will begin by ...
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| Siamese kittens sneazing | 12/29/2008 |
Q: . My neighbors brought me two siamese kittens approx 8 weeks old. They both had goop in eyes and ...
A: Unfortunately, Siamese are actually genetically predisposed to suffering severely from upper ...
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| fussy eater? | 12/29/2008 |
Q: My cat is 3 years old and we recently moved. Over the past few weeks she has become really fussy ...
A: An isolated bout of loose stools can be caused by eating something that didn’t agree with them. ...
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| Siamese kitten antics | 12/29/2008 |
Q: We have a 10 week old ("Nibbles")who will settle to sleep on my lap ok, but when awake will ...
A: To me it doesn’t sound like overstimulation - I think he’s getting very carried away with the play! ...
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| 8 month kitten still trying to nurse | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I've got two kittens that turned 8 months on Xmas day, so they're not really kittens anymore. ...
A: Surprisingly, this behavior can last for an awful long time before a cat finally decides to give it ...
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| Diarreah | 12/28/2008 |
Q: You helped me out once before, so I thought I'd try once more. We had taken in a young female stray ...
A: Glad things have been going well. Some people will withhold food from a cat who has a sudden bout ...
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| Hissing Cat | 12/28/2008 |
Q: there is something going on with my cat the past few days and being around Christmas hard to find a ...
A: I feel your pain, it's always frustrating that they can't just tell us what hurts! You may want ...
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| Hissing Cat | 12/28/2008 |
Q: there is something going on with my cat the past few days and being around Christmas hard to find a ...
A: I'm taking a stab at it, but it sounds as though he's stable enough to wait for a vet visit if it ...
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| in40 | 12/27/2008 |
Q: is it easy to keep semi cat. can it live without any other cat (alone) , how often do they breed. i ...
A: I'm not certain I understand your first question, but I think you are referring to keeping a ...
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| wound | 12/27/2008 |
Q: My cat got in a fight three days ago. We have been snowed in, so are not able to get to vet. He has ...
A: First, I have to start out by saying that I'm not a vet and don't have any medical training. All ...
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| preg cat | 12/25/2008 |
Q: my hymaliayian persion is very pregnant. she started labour last night (so i thought.) then today ...
A: As long as she's not pushing, then the situation is probably not urgent. Preliminary labor can last ...
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| pregnant cat | 12/25/2008 |
Q: WE JUST GOT A AT FROM MY HUSBANDS AUNT AFTER WE GOT HER HOME WE NOTICED THAT SHE WAS BIG IN THE ...
A: She could be pregnant. Unless your husband's aunt knows the last time she was in heat, then it ...
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| Siamese/feral cat | 12/24/2008 |
Q: We have a year and a half old siamese feral chocolate point/egyptian seal point cat. He has been a ...
A: He's adorable! The one thing I can suggest is to try to earn his trust through food. If he comes ...
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| New Cat Eating | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a 2 year old cat from a local shelter. I don't think she's eating. I filled her ...
A: A tapered appetite can certainly be expected when a kitty goes to a new home for the first 2-3 days ...
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| Cat sneezing | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have a kitten 2 months old she has been sneezing a lot recently I'm wondering if there is anything ...
A: If your kitty is sneezing and has eye boogers then I wouldn't be so sure it's allergies. Most ...
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| Fighting cats | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have four cats, all males. The sweetest and most docile one is the oldest,Raspie (4 yrs.), the ...
A: This answer is going based on the assumption that all the kitties involved are neutered. If not, ...
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| Sick cat | 12/23/2008 |
Q: What are the signs that it's THE TIME to put my cat down?
A: Sorry you are faced with making this decision. A good way to judge is by appetite. When a cat ...
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| choking | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have 4 cats but the two I am worried about are constantly choking -- I bought them the hair ball ...
A: Since both are affected, it sounds like it may potentially be something contagious. There are ...
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| sidk cat | 12/22/2008 |
Q: ok my cat has a stomach ake so what do i do?
A: If this is an older kitten (6 months or older) or adult cat who has vomiting or diarrhea, you can ...
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| transporting newborn kittens | 12/22/2008 |
Q: my cat had 6 kittens 3 days ago. we were hopeing she wouldnt have them until after christmas as we ...
A: The ideal situation would be to have a neighbor or pet sitter check in on the daily. But it is ...
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| Flea Eggs | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My kitty has dead flea eggs and there everywhere what can i do? ANSWER: Hi Katriushka. ...
A: The only problem I have with Gold’s flea and tick powder is that it contains pyrethrin, which is ...
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| cat seizures | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old desexed domestic shorthair. In the last 6 weeks he has started to have seizures. ...
A: Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do for a kitty with seizures besides to get him vet ...
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| Shy and Skittish New kitten - not eating very well | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I read your reply about introducing a shy new kitten to your household. Last week I purchased a 6 ...
A: I’ve heard vets say this, too. But I’ve seen cats starve themselves! However, a healthy cat is ...
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| cat behavior | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Two months ago I had the mother cat spayed and she was fine when she came back playing with the ...
A: Some cats react very badly to the strange scents that animals bring home from the vet, and she may ...
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| black paws | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Our 4 month old tabby kitten's pink paw pads are turning black. Last night it was just one spot on ...
A: It's definitely something that should be looked at by the vet. I don't know if she goes outside or ...
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| Flea Eggs | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My kitty has dead flea eggs and there everywhere what can i do?
A: Unfortunately, if your kitty has not been on a flea treatment that contains an insect growth ...
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| Fat Cat | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My spayed, dsh, 3 year old is way overweight. She gets the light dry science diet and the royal ...
A: What I would suggest personally is to switch both cats, if possible, to a high protein diet. It ...
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| Cat in labor? | 12/20/2008 |
Q: Our dog had found this what we thought to be a stray cat in our wood pile. After we got her in the ...
A: It does sound like she had begun labor. Typically, you will see kittens delivered within about ...
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| not eating much.. | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I got this female cat...mimi. i got from street. I'm not sure how old she is but i think she's an ...
A: She could be going through some anxiety and depression about the whole thing, and hopefully, that ...
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| moving my indoor cat outdoors | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I'm not really sure about what to do regarding my young cat's living situation. In October, a ...
A: Unfortunately, unless there is a room with a door on it that you can keep her in, or you can replace ...
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| cat peeing in house...? | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I have a female inside/outside cat, who is about 9 years old and recently started peeing in the ...
A: I would definitely add a litter box to the house. I know it can be inconvenient to scoop, but ...
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| Breeding Ragdolls or Abyssinans | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My husband and I love pets. Unfortunately, we're not allowed to have dogs in our condo, but we have ...
A: Monetarily, there ends up being little profit to breeding if it is done responsibly. Mill-type ...
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| 10 yr old cat throws up and she is pooping alot | 12/19/2008 |
Q: my cat is 10 yrs old and she is a long hair cat, shes throwing up and pooping alot and has very bad ...
A: I’m not sure. If she hasn’t been seen by a vet, this is where to start. A stool sample should ...
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| My female cat wont | 12/18/2008 |
Q: My female cat is obviously in heat. However, she will not let my stud mount her. I built them a 5ft ...
A: Do you have any idea how experienced these kitties are with breeding? A female will sometimes not ...
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| Siamese cat legs bending sideways | 12/18/2008 |
Q: My Siamese cat will be 14 years old in January. Recently I have noticed that there is a pronounced ...
A: You're very welcome. I would mention the vomiting to the vet as well. A senior blood panel would ...
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| Siamese sealpoint long haired 15 yrs. old | 12/18/2008 |
Q: My cat sleeps next to my pillow at night and now growls in his sleep occasionally. Is he dreaming or ...
A: I do believe he’s dreaming when he growls in his sleep. My red point is the most active dreamer I ...
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| sister A cat is hissing at sister b cat who had an infected ingrown nail | 12/17/2008 |
Q: My cats both 6 have always gotten along. the other day sister a cat began hissing at sister b cat ...
A: I’m not sure what could be going on there! I have seen a few cases where cats have sensed a ...
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| aggression | 12/17/2008 |
Q: i am having major behaviour problems with my siamese 1 year old male. i recently divorced and moved ...
A: I’m glad you’re working with a vet and behaviorist on this one. In addition to the megestrol ...
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| Siamese cat legs bending sideways | 12/17/2008 |
Q: My Siamese cat will be 14 years old in January. Recently I have noticed that there is a pronounced ...
A: It could be just a wearing of his joints over time, especially if the kitty is overweight. If this ...
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| Help with my cat. | 12/16/2008 |
Q: First let me give you a bit of background on our cat. I got a cat like 3 months ago, i saw her at ...
A: When you say kenneling them, do you mean you have indoor crates for the dogs? If this is the case, ...
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| soiling and health concerns | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 year old domestic short hair (his litter mate is corn intolerant..my sister has him) ...
A: The vet says he’s okay, but do you know how the vet has come to this conclusion? Were blood tests ...
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| Female Cat Spraying | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Chiquita was spayed 3 weeks ago. Now she is on heat and spraying all over the apartment. She has ...
A: Yes, that certainly sounds like it. I know that females can potentially CONCEIVE for a few days ...
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| Female Cat Spraying | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Chiquita was spayed 3 weeks ago. Now she is on heat and spraying all over the apartment. She has ...
A: Hmmm…if she was spayed three weeks ago, she shouldn’t be in heat. If she’s in heat for certain, ...
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| 6 week old siamese kittens | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My cats kittens are six weeks old today. The mother just came into heat again...is this normal? ...
A: "They" say five is the magic number. Households with five or more cats tend to have more behavioral ...
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| Felines with asthma | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Do you have any knowledge about cats with asthma? ANSWER: Hi Stephanie. Yes, I have a cat with ...
A: The poor thing! Cyclosporine can be used as both an injectable and an oral medication at home. ...
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| Felines with asthma | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Do you have any knowledge about cats with asthma? ANSWER: Hi Stephanie. Yes, I have a cat with ...
A: Sorry to hear she’s going through such a hard time. I’m afraid I don’t know of anything else they ...
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| Elderly & blindness | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My cat is a 20 year old Siamese mix, the most Siamese from the litter. I am very concerned about ...
A: A physical exam with a vet is a great place to start. Blindness is certainly a possibility in a ...
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| Indoor Cats Fighting | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have two female cats that are kept indoors at all times except for the occasional supervised time ...
A: No, I couldn’t take a stab at what happened! Probably most often, when two cats who always get ...
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| male cat | 12/13/2008 |
Q: My male cat is fixed, but has started carrying around clothing and basically mounting it. He then ...
A: You haven’t made a change in laundry detergents recently, have you? Or if the clothing he’s picking ...
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| Maybe Diabetes? | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have about a 12 to 13 year old full blooded Siamese cat. Within the past two years it seems like ...
A: Doesn’t sound like diabetes to me, but you never can tell. Honestly, sounds like it could be ...
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| Felines with asthma | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Do you have any knowledge about cats with asthma?
A: Yes, I have a cat with asthma myself. She suffers periodic acute symptoms of very difficult, ...
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| my cat can not poo | 12/12/2008 |
Q: HELP my cat has not pooed in over a week,what can i do to help,he is still eating though.
A: You MUST get him to a vet. Stool can begin poisoning the body if not evacuated within 72 hours. If ...
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| Kaya's Constipation | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Kaya is a 6.5yo seal point siamese and my beloved. Recently upon return from Egypt, I noticed she ...
A: They could try giving her magnesium citrate or magnesium sulfate which are used as laxatives in ...
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| urinating | 12/11/2008 |
Q: if a young female cat is urinating around the house & especially all over the bed, does this mean ...
A: It's a possibility. If she's six months or older and is unspayed, she could certainly be in season. ...
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| LYMPHOMA IN SIAMESE CAT | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Jessica. Firstly, I apologise for the length of this message but I hope you will have the time to ...
A: I know there are chemo pills that can be given at home, but I don’t have any experience with them. ...
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| birth defects of front forearms | 12/11/2008 |
Q: my himalayan ragdoll has just had her 1st litter of 7 babies.5 out of the seven babies have chicken ...
A: Sometimes kittens can be born with twisted legs, especially if things were cramped in the uterus, as ...
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| cat peeing blood outside the box | 12/10/2008 |
Q: We noticed our cat peeing on our couch at first. Now we see him in the peeing stance sometimes pee ...
A: Get the kitty to a different vet! Blood in the urine is NOT okay. Trying to urinate and not ...
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| Suddenly Aggressive Kitten | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 week old kitten who has been very affectionate and sweet since he's been roaming around ...
A: When you say he’s been sick, is he being treated? Because the first thing I always think when I see ...
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| my kitty | 12/9/2008 |
Q: i live in the county and a 8 month old tabby cat was abandoned so i took her in. she is really ...
A: Both are possibilities. Cats are born with an instinct to hunt, but those who haven’t had to use ...
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| TICKS! | 12/8/2008 |
Q: my cat had a tick recently and i managed to get rid of it with some tweezers. However a few months ...
A: Sometimes when you take a tick out with tweezers, the head of the tick gets torn off and stays under ...
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| pregnant cat. | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I've a pregnant Burmese who is due to kitten on the 19thDec. She is calling her kitten from last ...
A: I don’t think stillbirth is necessarily a guarantee. But this is certainly not a good thing. ...
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| male neuter drooling | 12/8/2008 |
Q: What would make a cat have excessive drooling? Puma is a male neuter bengal, approximately 5 yrs ...
A: Coccidia and giardia are both single-celled protozoan parasites that can live in the stomach and ...
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| cat elimination problems | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Cornish Rex I got from a reputable breeder-Vet when he was 4 months old. The ...
A: So sorry to hear what trouble you are having. Sounds like you have exhausted many of your options. ...
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| dark patch on skin | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I noticed today that my cat has a darken patch of skin just under his chin. It is about the size of ...
A: Perhaps feline acne? This is all that comes to mind with your description. I’m not sure if you’re ...
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| male neuter drooling | 12/6/2008 |
Q: What would make a cat have excessive drooling? Puma is a male neuter bengal, approximately 5 yrs ...
A: There are a few common causes of drooling. One of them is nausea. Some reasons for chronic nausea ...
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| Siamese male Cat question | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful boy siamese he is about 7 months and I also have a female ragdoll who is spayed. ...
A: I don't think your kitty's energy level has to do with the fact that he's not neutered yet, and I ...
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| Cat | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a female cat she is about 6 or 7 months old. Lately she is having a hard time doing poop. I ...
A: Well changing a cat's diet can cause digestive upset. And if you usually feed her canned food and ...
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| Kitten died | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I got a kitten that was 6 weeks old. It seemed to have the runs, and didn't want to eat. Was this ...
A: Sorry for your loss. In my opinion, it’s much too young. In my state, it’s not even legal to sell ...
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| Devon Rex Cat | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I live in Oregon and am looking for a Devon Rex cat, but I cannot seem to locate someone in my ...
A: I don't know any breeders personally, but I found this Devon Rex breeders list that has several ...
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| kitten hurt and limping | 12/4/2008 |
Q: So I have a very puzzing problem on my hands here. I have two very rambunctious kittens who love ...
A: One of the more common causes of lameness in kittens this age is a virus called calici. There are ...
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| Misbehaving Cat | 12/4/2008 |
Q: My cat Misha is about a year old and we are having some problems with her. Firstly, she is extremely ...
A: I imagine she’s possible sick or in pain which could be making her cranky. I’m sure things are ...
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| lymphoma | 12/4/2008 |
Q: i have a 12-13 yr old cat who was recently diagnosed with stage 5 lyphoma. he is on chemo, but he is ...
A: I think the gut feeling you have that you might not be doing the right thing for him could be right. ...
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| cat periodically loses her mind | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Jessica, and thanks for doing this! I have two unrelated cats who have grown up from kittenhood ...
A: It may be behavioral, but there is a possibility it could be caused by something physical. A brain ...
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| This can't be a good thing for our cat... | 12/3/2008 |
Q: We have a cat that is about 1 1/2 years old. He has been neutered, but it has been almost 9 months ...
A: I don’t have any idea what’s going on, but I agree that it sounds serious, and I would schedule an ...
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| TICKS! | 12/3/2008 |
Q: my cat had a tick recently and i managed to get rid of it with some tweezers. However a few months ...
A: Unfortunately, these horrible little creatures are pretty common! You'll find them by the hundreds ...
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| Cats and teeth | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Quick question , would you happen to know the age of a kitten when all it's teeth are grown in?
A: All a kitten's baby teeth are grown in at about 8 weeks of age. These fall out at different times, ...
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| cat not using the litter box | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My once-feral housecat has stopped using the litter box for pooping. He pees in there, but now ...
A: I’m not really sure. He might be having some pain with bowel movements that’s causing him to avoid ...
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| pregnant cat | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a stray female that wondered onto our cabin property (we do not live there) and she is about ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, but this answer took a little while to compose. It’s ...
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| Fowl Smell | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have three cats. Two females and 1 male. I have a black mixed cat that is 6 months old. He is ...
A: Nope, a kitty shouldn’t smell bad! If he’s got a very smelly mouth, chances are he could have a ...
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| Do kittens eat less as they get older? | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old kitten, who has had all her shots and is getting spayed next week. I've ...
A: It could be considered normal for her to be eating less pound for pound (as in she was eating ...
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| KITTENS EARLY WAKE UP | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have two kittens that are about 8 months old, they have been on some wild sleeping schedule, they ...
A: Unfortunately, about 5 o’clock in the morning is exactly when cats are most active naturally! Cats ...
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| adopting new cat for companionship of older cat | 12/2/2008 |
Q: We had 4 cats, 2 are my sons (male and female diva) and 2 (males) were ours. We had to put to sleep ...
A: Sorry to hear of your recent loss. Picking out a new kitty that will fit into the family well is ...
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| kittens | 12/1/2008 |
Q: What earliest a kittens can get pregnant?
A: Usually, six months is the earliest a kitten can get pregnant. There have been extremely rare cases ...
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| adopted 10 year old Siamese | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Three months ago, we adopted a ten year old Siamese along with the family's other cat, a nine year ...
A: There is a possibility this could be because she’s declawed. Sometimes declawed cats become ...
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| female flame point siamese mix | 12/1/2008 |
Q: This almost 4 yr old cat is so sweet at most times but lately she gets on my lap and is happy for ...
A: What’s going on when this happens? Are you petting her? If so, then it sounds like she’s becoming ...
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| the cold | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a new 4 month old kitten and when we got him he had a cold, coughing and a sneeze. ...
A: I’m afraid there’s nothing you can for them at home. If the little one has seen the vet already, ...
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| Sick Cat | 11/30/2008 |
Q: my cat has had trouble urinating lately occasionally there is blood in the urine, frequent meowing ...
A: Sounds like your kitty has been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, a painful irritation of the ...
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| UTI in cats | 11/29/2008 |
Q: What is the best antibiotic to give a cat w/ UTI ... she is eating and drinking OK, but showing some ...
A: Not sure what you have on-hand. I am no vet, so I am going on what vets have given my cats in my ...
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| Walking my Siamese | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I recently adopted a 12 year old, fixed, declawed, male Siamese cat. He is wonderful! I have two ...
A: Cats are certainly good at wiggling their way out of those things! But I think if he’s getting out ...
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| after-spaying behaviour | 11/29/2008 |
Q: 3 and 4 days ago our two young cats were spayed/neutered. It was only when the vet examined our ...
A: While cats do have a good perception of height, their perception of danger isn’t always the best! I ...
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| Sick cat? | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I just adopted 2 cats in August, Jazz and Java. They are brothers, nine months old. When I got ...
A: Since the treatment the vet gave him didn't help, I would recommend to have some further testing ...
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| My cats breed | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Can you Identifie cat breeds? If so I'll send you a picture of my cat sugarpie. I have no idea what ...
A: Yes, I'm pretty good at identifying breeds. Most cats aren't of any particular breed - only about 2 ...
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| after-spaying behaviour | 11/28/2008 |
Q: 3 and 4 days ago our two young cats were spayed/neutered. It was only when the vet examined our ...
A: What a surprise! Bella’s refusal to eat so long after the surgery isn’t normal. Cats can certainly ...
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| help me please | 11/28/2008 |
Q: my 2 yr old cat started coughing a few days ago.shes never had any problems before and she has all ...
A: I’m afraid there’s not anything else you can do until the vet can see her. Be sure not to give her ...
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| cats | 11/28/2008 |
Q: can cats lick pepermints
A: It's not poisonous for cats to lick peppermints. If your kitty enjoys it, then there's nothing ...
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| My Kitten had a runny and bloody poop | 11/27/2008 |
Q: yesterday my we let my kitten, Izzy, into my house for the first time ever. . . and she went behind ...
A: There are lots of different reasons why a kitten could have a little blood in her stool. A vet ...
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| Cat Scratching | 11/26/2008 |
Q: My 1 1/2 year old Russian Blue was attacked a few weeks ago by another cat and returned home after ...
A: Poor girl! Have you still been working with the vet on this one? I’m not a vet at all, but it ...
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| kitten neutering | 11/26/2008 |
Q: i have a five week old male kitten which i plan on giving to my grandparents. but the thing is that ...
A: Oh goodness! This is a surgical procedure, and just like any, it’s quite painful. It’s so painful ...
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| did our lost cat come back home? | 11/26/2008 |
Q: My boyfriends cat went missing 3 weeks ago. Just a couple of nights ago, a cat who looks almost ...
A: It's hard to say! If it's been extremely cold where you are, frostbite can cause a change in ...
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| cat peeing in the house | 11/25/2008 |
Q: The first day I brought him home he peed on the couch,ok I can understand it was a new place but as ...
A: I think there's a good chance he might have a UTI or urinary tract pain caused by something else. ...
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| 4 day old kitten sneezing or hiccuping? | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 m/o cat whom I have had since she was about 3 m/o. She herself was born under the house ...
A: That’s a tough one. Kittens do get the hiccups quite often. But you will see them hiccup more than ...
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| 2 Older Siamese losing weight | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 yr old Siamese female and a 14 yr old Siamese male. The female has always been healthy ...
A: I would have them both checked for thyroid function, kidney function, and have their blood glucose ...
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| Kitten stopped eating and drinking | 11/25/2008 |
Q: ......right now he started teething.......2 days ago suddenly he stopped eating and drinking.....i ...
A: I guess anything is possible, but it is actually pretty common for kittens to swallow their teeth ...
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| My Maine Coon | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 year old female moggy. My male maine coon is now a year old and he will not leave my ...
A: If he’s not neutered, this could be playing into it, as his testosterone is now surging and could be ...
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| Pain 20 Year old Ocicat | 11/24/2008 |
Q: My 20 year old Ocicat still eats and sometimes plays. She is very weak in the back end and I fear ...
A: You can give her a supplement such as Cosequin or Arthrimaxx for cats. Both contain glucosamine and ...
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| 3 mth kitten | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Layla was a happy, playful, energetic kitty. Yesterday and last night she felt different, loss of ...
A: Yes, I think definitely you should take her to the vet. All these sound to me that it's very likely ...
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| kitten found, no hair on end of tail, skinny | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I found a kitten crying on my back patio the other night, freezing cold. I brought him in and have ...
A: If at all possible, I would avoid putting him back outside, especially this time of year. Death due ...
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| cats! | 11/23/2008 |
Q: what is a thyroid problem? ANSWER: Hi Sophie. The thyroid is a gland in the neck that produces ...
A: I'm not sure why he'd have such a mood swing. The scent of the flea treatment can annoy a cat's ...
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| Cats | 11/23/2008 |
Q: Hey, my 7 month old cat is pregnant and i was just wondering if it will be difficult for her to give ...
A: She's extremely young to be pregnant, and I would recommend having her seen by a vet. Some people ...
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| my 3 yr old cat | 11/23/2008 |
Q: i got this 2-3 yr old cat i just got and when she first met me she went crazy i love her but how do ...
A: Unfortunately, with a cat this age, there isn't too much that you can do besides giving her some ...
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| cat shedding fur | 11/23/2008 |
Q: My cat is about 2 years old and is a boy. He's considered a cat with long hair. When we first got ...
A: Some cats naturally shed more than others. The best way to prevent fur from ending up all over the ...
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| Pregnant Cat is giving birth (URGENT) | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what to do about my Cat. She is very young. Only 11 months old now but she's giving ...
A: I'm not sure which time zone you're in, so I'm not sure how long it's been since you saw the bubble ...
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| My female kitten: | 11/22/2008 |
Q: My kitten is at the point of going into her first heat. My question since she is already assuming ...
A: You should schedule an appointment for her when the vet offices open on Monday. A cat can be spayed ...
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| Moving black dust like specs from cat... what are they, what to do? | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Our 6mth old kitten Charlie usually sleeps in our bed, and has free reign of the house. During the ...
A: These are potentially deer ticks. They are small, black, slow-moving 8 legged creatures that attach ...
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| my cat is itching her ear. | 11/21/2008 |
Q: What should I do? My cat keeps scrathing and itching her right hear. She has stratches. What should ...
A: Your kitty should really be seen by a vet. Probably the most common cause of intense ear itchiness ...
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| Cat - Growling & Hissing | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 year old blue point female Siamese cat. Our roles are very clear, she plays with my ...
A: Sorry to hear you’re having trouble with your girl! Very baffling, indeed. Nothing has happened ...
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| My kitten will not let me hold her without crying and trying to escape | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I hav three 8 week old kittens. One of the 3 cannot b held without her crying non stop and wanting ...
A: I wouldn’t give up on her just yet. She’s still at an age where you might be able to socialize her ...
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| 10 yr old cat | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My cat is 10 he has thrown up twice in the past two days and is being quiet and keeping to himself, ...
A: His keeping to himself worries me. Unfortunately, it could be more than just an upset belly that ...
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| slotchy skin? | 11/20/2008 |
Q: i recently took my cat (who i adopted from a shelter about 2 months ago) to the vet because he had ...
A: It may be that he’s having an allergic reaction to something in the environment or his food. I ...
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| Kitten | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Can a kitten who's about 3 to 3 1/2 months old get pregnant
A: To my knowledge, there has never been a kitten of this age that has become pregnant. Generally, the ...
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| Urinating | 11/19/2008 |
Q: My cat is about 2 yrs+. She has a litter box and will only defecate in it. She urinates on my bed, ...
A: Sometimes this kind of behavior can be triggered by stress. She might be feeling anxious about ...
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| kitten injury | 11/19/2008 |
Q: The vet says my kitten has a broken pelvis with possible spinal injury but does not require surgery. ...
A: Poor baby! There is a good possibility that it may correct itself as the damaged nerves recover, ...
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| Cat just Nuetered | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I had my cat neutered just yesterday... He is doing everything that it seems like he shouldn't do. ...
A: Neutering is actually a very minor procedure in cats, so I wouldn't be worried. Since incisions are ...
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| pregnancy | 11/19/2008 |
Q: My cat started contractions 3 days ago, and a little bit of kittens was sticking out. She ate it, ...
A: I’m sorry, but there is nothing you can do to help your cat have her kittens. If she can’t deliver ...
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| dead kitten disappeared | 11/19/2008 |
Q: My husband and I brought in a feral cat we knew was about to give birth. The night we brought her ...
A: Is there any spot left exposed in the basement? Is the roof of the basement closed, or is it ...
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| introducing new cat | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Here goes: Me and my partner got our 1st cat Lilly when she was 8 weeks old, she is now 2 1/2 years ...
A: It sounds like you’re taking the right steps. I suspect the advice you received in the beginning of ...
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| stressed kitten | 11/18/2008 |
Q: we bought a Siamese kitten (4 months old) almost 2 weeks ago and found ourselves in an unexpected ...
A: Siamese really bond strongly to everything - their homes, their feline companions and especially, ...
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| Kitten 2 months old | 11/18/2008 |
Q: we have a Bengal cross tabby kitten. He is 2 months old and extremely playful. He recently got under ...
A: Cats are amazing when it comes to “walking it off”. And while I do agree they can put on an act to ...
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| changin kittenehaviour | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I hae a ten week oold moggy called Tux. I have had her for two weeks now. For the first 10-11 days ...
A: This is a mystery for sure! It seems as though something extreme has happened here. Perhaps she ...
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| vomit | 11/18/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have a 7 year old female mixed cat (neutered). She is lovely, playful loving cat ...
A: I’m not sure what could be going on here. I’ve never seen this or heard of a cat reacting this way ...
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| E Collar | 11/17/2008 |
Q: My cat has a scab on her back that she keeps licking off, which is not allowing it to heal properly. ...
A: I think the sweater is certainly worth a shot. Some cats will object to wearing anything equally, ...
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| cat | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 3yrs old female cat when i lifted up her tail,just checking around for fleas i noticed anal ...
A: It’s impossible to say for sure. It could be anal fluid that you’re seeing. Cats have two anal ...
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| Adult cat not eating | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 2.5yr old Norwegian Forest Cat (Sam) who has stopped eating. I've had him for 2 years with ...
A: I’m no vet, so I’m taking a guess at this, but it sounds like a possibility that your kitty could be ...
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| Throwing up | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Jessica. You have offered me some very good advice once before which has helped with one cat. ...
A: Poor little guy. First, I have to start out by saying that this is just some general information. ...
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| socializing kittens | 11/17/2008 |
Q: you may remember me from about a week ago. my siamese seal-lynx point has 4 kittens. they are 16 ...
A: If your other kitties don’t go outside and your male is neutered, then I’d say it’s fine to move ...
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| siamese breeding. | 11/14/2008 |
Q: We have a beautiful 18 month old Seal Point Siamese female and would very much like for her to have ...
A: Generally, the best way to find a stud is to attend cat shows and network with breeders that way. ...
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| Stray cat | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have a question about a possible stray cat in my area. It tends to go for my cat if they are both ...
A: It’s true – you would have to pay for the neuter yourself. It may well be worth the peace you’d ...
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| Depressed? Being bullied | 11/14/2008 |
Q: My cat Malcolm has been with my family (about) 6 years. We also have an older cat (14 years). They ...
A: Poor Malcolm! Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to reason with cats who won’t get along. ...
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| siameses kitten | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old female Siamese kitten that has come into a home with a 11 year old grey ...
A: Kittens do tend to be "mouthier" than adult cats, and I think you will see her grow out of a bit of ...
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| Cat's Eye | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have noticed for the last couple of days, my Siamese (not purebred just part) cat's one eye looks ...
A: He may have injured it somehow, poked it or scratched it. This time of year, however, it’s likely ...
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| kidney infection | 11/13/2008 |
Q: my cat has been vomiting for two days and not eating so i took her to the vet. The vet told me that ...
A: I’m very sorry to hear your kitty is so sick. Kidney infections are very serious and unfortunately ...
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| cat teeth | 11/13/2008 |
Q: My cat was hit by a car today. She is currently at the vets. She lost some of her teeth. She is 1 ...
A: I hope she’ll be okay! No, she won’t grow any new teeth to replace the ones she’s lost. But she ...
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| once active kitten | 11/13/2008 |
Q: We found a kitten a few weeks ago.She was eating, drinking doing great until she started getting the ...
A: It’s found that cats often get esophagitis when taking medications in pill form. Because, in fact, ...
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| Does my male cat think I'm his mate? | 11/13/2008 |
Q: My 15yr old 1/2 Himalayan male cat. I got him when he was 4 wks and had him neutered as soon as he ...
A: Certainly sounds like he’s a little enamoured! Sexual instincts are hardwired into an animal’s ...
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| Litterbox | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have a Himilayan/Siamese cross that is almost 2 years old and about 2 weeks ago he stopped using ...
A: I would have the kitty checked out for urinary tract problems as the first step. The most common ...
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| season | 11/12/2008 |
Q: i have a siamese kitten about 8 months old[my sons] never had a cat before so its all new to me..how ...
A: Siamese tend to be on the young side when they go into heat for the first time, so if she has not ...
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| Asthma | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have a blue-point Siamese boy (13 years old) who has had asthma for the past few years. It has ...
A: I’ve had to use prednisone in a lot of cats for a lot of years. The only serious side effect I have ...
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| Siamese cat wetting bed | 11/12/2008 |
Q: My male Siamese,8 months old, was neutred two weeks ago. Since then strange behs, wetting my ...
A: All these new behaviors sound alarming to me. Definitely sounds like he may have picked up an ...
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| Stray cat | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have a question about a possible stray cat in my area. It tends to go for my cat if they are both ...
A: I’m going to take a leap and make a giant assumption that this kitty is probably unneutered (I ...
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| inappropriate urination | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I found your site when I googled Megestrol which was prescribed for my neutered cat. Your answer to ...
A: I’m sure you were able to find sites that mention the links between megestrol acetate and diabetes ...
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| Abandoned Kitten | 11/11/2008 |
Q: We live in a rural part of PA and have 3 cats and a dog. (2 Russian Blues, 1 Devon Rex and an ...
A: There is a blood test available. Some vets carry it in-office, and it will give you results in ...
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| Cat Runny Nose | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My 1 year old cat, Roxy, has always had a clear nasal discharge. It doesn't run much because she ...
A: Would definitely be something for the vet to look at next time you‘re in. As a general rule, clear ...
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| Death of my Persian cat after bathing | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My friend and I washed my lovely persian cat and then i wrapped her in a towel to calm her, she ...
A: I am so sorry to hear of your devastating news. Don’t blame yourself. There was no reason to ...
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| Abandoned 2 week old kitten | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My cat gave birth almost 5 weeks ago and today I found a stray kitten which I think is about 2-3 ...
A: I hear all these stories about moms who miraculously take on foster babies, but to be quite honest, ...
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| Giving Cat Medicine | 11/7/2008 |
Q: This past Wednesday our Vet gave us two medicines to give to our cat, Tylosin and Panacure. ...
A: Yup, these are two of the nastiest tasting medications out there, apparently! I’ve given up on the ...
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| one week old kittens | 11/7/2008 |
Q: My siamese lynx point has 4 kittens that are 7 days old today. For the last 2 days Meadow (the ...
A: I will freely admit that I am nervous with my kitties. There is the possibility for this to be just ...
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| Queen | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I also plan on keeping 1 of her babies which is 9 weeks old. The queen is still producing milk even ...
A: No, I can’t agree with the vet on this one. This is the first time I’ve heard that a cat will ...
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| Cat pregnancy | 11/6/2008 |
Q: We took in a pregnant stray about 2 weeks ago. She was already showing at that point. When I put my ...
A: Usually, you will be able to feel the kittens moving during the last 3 weeks of the pregnancy or so. ...
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| kitten behavior | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a soon to be 6 month old kitten who will still try to nurse from her mother, who has been ...
A: Some kittens engage in non-nutritive suckling for comfort, even past their first year. They’re ...
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| CHANGING KITTEN BEDDING | 11/6/2008 |
Q: HOW DO U GO ABOUT CHANGING THE BEDDING UNDER CAT AND KITTENS WITHOUT UPSETTING THEM. MY KITTENS ARE ...
A: Go ahead and change the bedding. Moms are really much more resilient than we give them credit for. ...
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| Missing Cat | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have "adopted" several stray cats, all of whom I feed and play with each day. The runt of the ...
A: How awful. I know firsthand what you’re going through. It’s probably the worst thing you could ...
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| Unexpected Death | 11/5/2008 |
Q: On Monday night my cat was ok. I kissed her goodnight and went to sleep. On Tuesday morning I woke ...
A: So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Did the vet say the fluid was inside her stomach itself, or ...
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| kittens throwing up | 11/4/2008 |
Q: Jessica, Our young mom cat (about 1 1/2 yr's old)has had her 2nd litter and the kittens were born ...
A: It could be due to a number of things. The kittens have just turned 6 weeks, and this is very young ...
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| vaginal discharge | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old neutered female who is showing signs of clear drainage from her vaginal area. I ...
A: If she has been neutered, the good news is that it isn’t a uterine infection. The uterus is ...
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| 6 Month old female cat | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old female cat and I have just noticed that she has had quite runny stools over the ...
A: It has the potential to be something serious. A little bit of bright red blood probably indicates ...
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| kitten birth | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My 1 year old cat gave birth to a single kitten yesterday. I have never heard of a "litter" of one. ...
A: Single kitten litters do appear from time to time and are not something to be concerned about in and ...
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| Male cat in heat? | 11/3/2008 |
Q: First of all I have one female cat, age approximately 6 years old that is fixed. I have an ...
A: Yes, you should get him fixed right away, or I’m afraid you will end up with big problems! Males ...
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| New Kitten | 11/3/2008 |
Q: She was born on 8*7*08. I noticed the breeder used paper in the litter boxes. I also noticed her ...
A: You can try Feliway, but to be completely honest, I think that’s going to be a waste of $30 for you. ...
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| kitten behavior eating habits | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I found 2 kittens the other day on my proch. The male has a problem with eating and not growling at ...
A: It’s understandable why he’s so aggressive about food. Each meal may have been his last. I think ...
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| Scratching and scabs | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I have a female cat that doesn't have fleas but has been scratching herself so much that she has ...
A: I’m not entirely sure what could be going on. If she goes outdoors at all or if she stays inside ...
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| My sort-of siamese cat's back skin. | 11/1/2008 |
Q: My cat had a funny tic: If I scratched him just before his tail, he would start licking anything ...
A: Aahhh, itchiness definitely could've intensified his response to your scratching his back. Cats are ...
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| New Kitten | 11/1/2008 |
Q: She was born on 8*7*08. I noticed the breeder used paper in the litter boxes. I also noticed her ...
A: Good question. She could be litter trained. Accidents can happen with any kitten going to a new ...
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| sick kitten | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I recently found a kitten and she will have seizures for lack of another term where her legs freeze ...
A: Sounds like a serious issue I would definitely have a vet look into right away. Uncontrolled ...
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| Kitten discharge | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 week old kitten, I adopted her from a shelter when she was about 6 weeks. I have ...
A: She’s young, but I’ve seen it happen in kittens before – it could be a vaginal infection, or worse, ...
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| Cat wee problems | 10/31/2008 |
Q: Almost everyday my cat wees in our house, either on the carpet on the bed. We think that she does ...
A: I would recommend a vet visit for her, since things like arthritis can make it painful for geriatric ...
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| Nursing mother and kittens | 10/31/2008 |
Q: Our cat is currently nursing kittens--they are about 3 weeks old now--and a few of her nipples seem ...
A: A little bit of chaffing could be expected, but there shouldn’t be any crust. As with any illness, ...
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| incontinence | 10/30/2008 |
Q: i have a male cat who came in a few nights ago with his back end practically hanging off.rushed him ...
A: Definitely some nerve damage is possible. I think the fact that he was able to pass some stool is ...
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| Kitten food aggression in a litter of 5 | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I am fostering a mama cat and her 5 kittens. They are overall a wonderful group. I've seen several ...
A: Inevitably, at about 4 weeks old (while still nursing), kittens become competitive when they eat and ...
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| My Kitty | 10/30/2008 |
Q: My cat princess is about 2 years old and when she is in heat she constantly meows and howels and she ...
A: First, please don’t declaw! Please, please, please read up on it. And please don’t take your vet’s ...
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| My 2 kittens are vomitting! | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have two 2 month old kittens which were abandoned by their mother, a local street cat. They were ...
A: Poor little kitties! If you don’t know any vets nearby, then I’m not sure what you can do to help. ...
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| bengal behavior and solutions | 10/30/2008 |
Q: How can i get a neutered declawed inside bengal cat to stop spraying & peeing everywhere please help ...
A: Sorry you’re having problems with your buddy. If he was neutered before sexual maturity, spraying ...
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| orphaned kitten | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I have an orphaned kitten 6 weeks old - struggling to feed her - urinates fine but have an problem ...
A: I would say she needs to get to a vet today. At 72 hours, stool can start to become toxic, so she ...
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| 3 mth old keeps howling/crying | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I know females don't go into heat until they are about 6 mths old, but this little tortie is ...
A: Yes, she definitely could. In my opinion, Siamese are some of the greatest cats of all, but they ...
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| 3 mth old keeps howling/crying | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I know females don't go into heat until they are about 6 mths old, but this little tortie is ...
A: Hm, that is strange. Have you had her since she was born? Any potential she's older than you ...
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| Sore mouth in kitten | 10/29/2008 |
Q: We recently brought home a 12 week old male kitten. He was rescued and rehomed to us, and he seems ...
A: Once in a while, an infection can set into the gums when a kitten this age is cutting teeth, and ...
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| my kitten | 10/29/2008 |
Q: my kitten is four weeks old and mother left it when it was 2 days old and I rescued it the kitten ...
A: This is a common problem in formula fed kittens, and I have had it happen in all but one of my ...
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| mama cat is rejecting kitten after it was lost | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have a first time mama cat. Through a series of unfortunate events her 11 week old kitten took a ...
A: I’m so glad to hear you were able to get the baby back! What a happy ending! It’s always alarming ...
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| incontinence | 10/28/2008 |
Q: i have a male cat who came in a few nights ago with his back end practically hanging off.rushed him ...
A: What an awful thing! It’s hard to say how long to give these things to heal. I took in a ...
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| yellow sick | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I rescued amie from another family who wasnt looking after her right, i took her too my vets and the ...
A: It sounds like what you’re seeing is called bile. Bile is a fluid that is made by the liver to help ...
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| newborn kittens' eyes | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I could just be overreacting, but my cat had kittens about 10 days ago, and they are just beginning ...
A: That looks like a beautiful, healthy, robust little baby you have there! You will be relieved to ...
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| cat fighting | 10/27/2008 |
Q: please could help, when my cat goes out this certain cat starts fighting with him the other cat has ...
A: The only thing you can do is to make your cat an indoor-only kitty to keep him safe. Cats who stay ...
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| kitten behavior.. | 10/27/2008 |
Q: when we got him from the breeder 3 months ago.. and 1 month after the kitten used to our house and ...
A: Sorry to hear you’re having problems with this beautiful boy. If his stool seems either soft, dry, ...
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| Siamese Lynx Point Kitten Found! | 10/25/2008 |
Q: It was crying a lot and very wild at first but I just put out food for it in my room and after about ...
A: Sounds like you might get lucky! Some cats, by nature, just have a burning desire to interact with ...
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| HEART MURMUR/BLOOD CLOT | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old cat cannot move its back legs. I took him to the emergency room that night and to my ...
A: So sorry to hear you and your kitty are going through such a hard time. I had a cat that went ...
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| Vitamin therapy for cat with Lymphoma currently receiving chemotherapy | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My cat Freya was diagnosed with Lymphoma and is currently going through chemotherapy. She has been ...
A: I’m glad Freya has responded well! The unfortunate issue with my cat was that a few months into ...
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| Queen engorged after adoption of 8wk kittens | 10/25/2008 |
Q: We rescued a very pregnant cat from neighbors who moved two weeks previously and left her. We ...
A: Sorry to answer your question so late. Your vet has probably advised you by now that, generally, ...
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| A senior kitty who's stopped eating | 10/25/2008 |
Q: We have a 17yr old british shorthair who has recently developed fluid lined air pockets in her lungs ...
A: Hmmm, certainly, an interest in food but a reluctance to eat could indicate mouth sores. It could ...
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| How far along is my cat? | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 month old pregnant calico cat. Her abdomin is about the size of a football (diameter) ...
A: If she was bred on the 23rd of August, which you say is her latest possible breeding date, then her ...
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| Kitten trouble | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My kitten has a softball sized stomach and she is only 12.5 inches long (not including the tail). We ...
A: Aw, Anne is so precious! She is lucky to have found you. You’re right - dog food isn’t good for ...
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| Cat breathing heavily while resting | 10/24/2008 |
Q: the past few days I have noticed a concerning issue with my cat, Gidget. Gidget is almost 5 years ...
A: It’s hard to say with these things. When a cat is bleeding or throwing up suddenly, you know ...
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| feral cat urinating | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I am looking after a feral cat who is pregnant. The colony where she was trapped was fed by an ...
A: Yes, it's absolutely normal to feel sorry for these kitties, conflicted about what to do, and I ...
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| Elderly cat with thyroid problem | 10/23/2008 |
Q: We have an elderly female cat which we adopted from the SPCA about 10 years ago. She was already ...
A: Sorry to hear your beloved girl is going through such a tough time. If I have this right, her last ...
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| feral cat urinating | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I am looking after a feral cat who is pregnant. The colony where she was trapped was fed by an ...
A: There are some things to think about for sure! Being a newbie when it comes to ferals is always ...
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| homeless pregnant cat | 10/23/2008 |
Q: i have a cat that took to us for some reason just lastnight and has made her self comfortable in my ...
A: I would try not to stress her out with a bath while she’s pregnant. It could cause her to go into ...
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| What is wrong with my cat? | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a female cat, about 5 years old, and she has been acting very strange lately. Her breathing ...
A: Labored breathing with a painful abdomen is an indication of an emergency situation, but I couldn’t ...
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| My cat urinating on me | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a +7yr old male neutered bengal who has started to urinate on me(not aiming at furniture) ...
A: Your problem may very well be that he doesn't have a litter tray and he's trying to tell you that's ...
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| A senior kitty who's stopped eating | 10/22/2008 |
Q: We have a 17yr old british shorthair who has recently developed fluid lined air pockets in her lungs ...
A: Sorry to hear of your news. It sounds as though no diagnosis has been made as of yet, but that you ...
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| Hairball treatment | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Can hairball treatment cause diarrhea in cats?
A: If you are referring to lubricant treatments such as Laxatone and Petromalt, then yes, they ...
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| feral kittens, I think the mother abandoned them. | 10/22/2008 |
Q: For the past 2 days there has been these two little kittens that have been hiding in my families' ...
A: Good thinking! You will definitely need to keep the kittens separated from her. I keep kittens ...
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| Letting kitten out of quarantine | 10/21/2008 |
Q: We bought a 3 month old kitten, Pix, who has been on Doxcycline and isolation from our two other ...
A: I think it depends largely on what he had. Any idea? If it was something that was bacterial and ...
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| baby kittens | 10/21/2008 |
Q: my cat just had two baby kittens, one of them didn't live. So we took it out, the other one was ...
A: That’s such great news! Keep an eye on Cotton. Two kittens are a small litter, and unborn kittens ...
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| feral kittens, I think the mother abandoned them. | 10/21/2008 |
Q: For the past 2 days there has been these two little kittens that have been hiding in my families' ...
A: I so wish the world was perfect, but being that it isn’t, this is one of those situations where ...
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| baby kittens | 10/21/2008 |
Q: my cat just had two baby kittens, one of them didn't live. So we took it out, the other one was ...
A: I'm afraid if the mother hasn't figured things out by now that this answer is too late. The first ...
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| Tomcat behaviour | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I read your profile with great interest. As a cat lover, I have been lucky to have had stray cats ...
A: This is a sad thing about toms and the life cycle of many animals in general as they sexually ...
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| Birman urinating on beds | 10/16/2008 |
Q: we have a 6 month old Birman female cat. She has the best personality ever and enjoy every minute ...
A: Have you continued to use the Feliway? If not, I would recommend to start using this again. I have ...
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| my pregnant kitty | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Our kitty got out in mid august and is due to deliver anytime, although she is displaying many ...
A: I think it depends on the signs on labor that you’re seeing. How is her appetite? And have you ...
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| Very shy cat | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I actually have a few questions. I have two cats one Siamese and one that has been deemed part ...
A: I can say for sure that your Siamese’s behavior is normal! The Siamese forms such a close bond with ...
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| CATS! | 10/15/2008 |
Q: My cat eats rather a lot and he seems to be hungry quite a lot. Can i do anything to stop this? he ...
A: Both things should probably be investigated by a vet. The excessive hunger concerns me more than ...
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| cat cancer therapy | 10/15/2008 |
Q: not too much into chemo . My 7 year old Abby was diagnosed last week.
A: So sorry to hear your devastating news. Unfortunately, my experience is really limited to ...
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| new kitten | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I found a kitten in a drain pipe a little over a week ago.Don't know what happened to the rest of ...
A: Could be some irritability from teething, but I believe this is just a growing up kitten! The first ...
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| Cats leaving home (there choice) | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Wonder if you can offer some advice We have a Burmese 9yr old cat called Poppy, who we rehomed 1 ...
A: You say she was used for breeding, but is she spayed now? If not, I wonder if she has come into ...
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| diarrhea and Blood in his Stool | 10/8/2008 |
Q: We recently brought my cats back inside after his three siblings died, Ianto (pronounced yan-to) has ...
A: Sorry to hear. The only things I can suggest to do are to give him some over-the-counter deworming ...
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| worms in a feral cat | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Three feral cats have adopted us. We had them neutered/spayed 4 months ago. One of the ...
A: Tapeworms don’t tend to be as dangerous as roundworms and hookworms, but I do think they’re worth ...
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| Mouth sores | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I've had my kitten for almost 4 or 5 months now. I noticed it's always got swollen lips. There's a ...
A: Cats tend to get lots of ailments of the mouth. It’s hard to say which one could be causing the ...
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| Cat PRegnancy | 10/7/2008 |
Q: About 4-5 days ago i was on here and asked a question referring to a pregnant cat that we had ...
A: It sounded certain to me she would have delivered by now! I don’t think there’s anything else you ...
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| ? about an aging cat | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Hhi, my cat (muff-puff) is getting old at 16 yrs. She has always been very healthy and was fixed at ...
A: I would have her to the vet for a couple of reasons. One is that the symptoms of drinking a lot, ...
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| cats! | 10/7/2008 |
Q: what is a thyroid problem?
A: The thyroid is a gland in the neck that produces hormones that tell the body how to burn energy and ...
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| Is it a belly button? | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I just got in a foster kitten that is around 6 months old. She has a raised scab right around where ...
A: I’m guessing she had stitches because she was just spayed? During the spay surgery, a tiny drainage ...
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| mama kitten (really) and her kittens | 10/3/2008 |
Q: We noticed a stray kitten (she isn't a year old I don't think, she is so petite) strolling through ...
A: Many thanks for stepping in to try to help these unfortunate babies! Cats don’t have the ability to ...
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| Feeding kittens | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My kittens are all eating on thier own now and i have a question about when its ok to switch them to ...
A: Glad all is going well! Many people successfully feed young kittens just dry food. I personally ...
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| Head Bobbing | 10/2/2008 |
Q: ..my wife and I just adopted 3 kittens from the local shelter that were shipped in from hurricane ...
A: A vet would be the best one to say. My suspicion is that she has already been checked by a vet and ...
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| same problem | 10/2/2008 |
Q: my cats do the same thing but why do they and one is a kitten and the other is a full grown why ...
A: There can be many reasons why cats don't get along, but if it's a cat with a new kitten who haven't ...
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| Adding a new Kitten | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have two 8 year old Siamese female cats, both have been spayed. One has some behavior ...
A: I have to say I would be a little leery about adding a new kitten to a home where it seems a cat ...
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| growling cat | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have 2 cats. A ragdoll and a calico. They are both 7. For some reason the Calico has recently ( ...
A: The water bottle usually only works when a cat associates being squirted with the behavior she's ...
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| Cat PRegnancy | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have a cat that we rescued from some terrible people. They say he isnt even two years old (they ...
A: Hmm, so much to think about here! It makes me nervous that she’s had such a shift in her ...
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| Persian cat | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Could you please help. My cat is 9 years old, he has over the past few weeks been getting weaker and ...
A: The only thing that really jumps out at me from this information is an infection called ...
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| Cat with strange pimples on his belly | 9/30/2008 |
Q: ) I have a Siamese mix named Simon; I adopted/inherited him from an ex years ago; I'd guesstimate ...
A: I'm not really certain what they are. In adult males, sometimes the nipples shrink away and ...
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| missing 10 month old cat | 9/30/2008 |
Q: My daughters cat went misssing 6 days ago, she is 10months old and has been "fixed", adopted from ...
A: Chances of finding a lost kitty are best within the first 48 hours. I really hate to be the bearer ...
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| Neighbors' cats and ill health | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I live in a catty neighborhood. The person who lived in this house before me left out food for all ...
A: The only way to keep your cats healthy and separated from your neighbors' is to keep your cats ...
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| cat urinating in house | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have a six year old male, neutered, declawed grey tiger who began urinating all over our house. ...
A: Anxiety problems do seem to crop up in cats who are sort of middle-aged, and not necessarily for any ...
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| Can confined to one area | 9/25/2008 |
Q: :) I have a cat (named Payton) who is probably about 5 years old now. Since i have had him, i have ...
A: I don't think there is necessarily a problem with keeping Payton in an area of this size. I have my ...
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| female cat | 9/25/2008 |
Q: my female cat is around a year and a half old and had a litter of kittens in may this year. we kept ...
A: In general it isn't possible for a cat to become pregnant after being spayed. If the spay is ...
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| female cat | 9/25/2008 |
Q: my female cat is around a year and a half old and had a litter of kittens in may this year. we kept ...
A: This is a little strange. Sometimes cats undergo an incomplete spay. That is, some ovarian tissue ...
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| Vaginal dishcarge | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My cat is about 5 1/2 yrs old and has a milky white and slightly yellowish discharge from her ...
A: She could have a vaginal infection, which should probably be treated with antibiotics. If she ...
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| cat urinating in house | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a six year old male, neutered, declawed grey tiger who began urinating all over our house. ...
A: I'm not sure how to answer this one. It's dangerous for him to be outside, especially without his ...
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| pregnant cat?? | 9/24/2008 |
Q: A few days ago i got a mother cat and 10-15 week old kitten that a lady was going to take to the ...
A: A cat can get pregnant again as soon as 48 hours after she delivers a litter, though this isn't very ...
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| What to feed a cat with bone cancer | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have had many felines and I now have one that has bone cancer that began in her jaw. She was ...
A: Sorry to hear you and your kitty are going through this difficult time. I would discuss with your ...
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| Sick kitten | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Just over a week ago my wife and I were given 5 new born kittens. Kittens are approximately 8 days ...
A: This is a tough one. I will start with the question, how often are you feeding them? The feeding ...
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| Cat Behavior | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I've had my cat Tinkerbell for about 10 years now. Over the past 3 years, my cat has become ...
A: I don't think it's something to get concerned over, necessarily. I know the sound well, and it is ...
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| kitten | 9/23/2008 |
Q: i have never seen anything like this ,i have a kitten born probably mid august,was doing fine up to ...
A: It doesn't sound like a good thing. Garlic is poisonous to cats. It kills their red blood cells ...
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| kitten sulf suckling | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 4 month old cat last week and she suckles on her self. She purrs when she does it and ...
A: I think if she is not causing any skin damage, I would leave it alone at this point, because you are ...
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| pregnant stray or not.... | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I hope to not make this too lengthy for you. About 3 weeks ago a pregnant cat parked her butt on our ...
A: It’s a mystery why some cats snap like this for no apparent reason. I have a stray who is generally ...
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| Tumors in cat | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My cat had surgery for breast cancer a couple of months ago and now she has it again but it seems ...
A: Sorry to hear this. Usually when a tumor returns after surgical removal, it's a sign that the ...
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| kitty's voice | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My new recued kitten, about 7 weeks is not very talkative. Does it take awhile for kittens to ...
A: Yes, I think it's too early to say for sure whether or not he'll be a noisy kitty. I definitely ...
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| cat | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Im absolutely in love with my 1 year old cat, that I got at the animal shelter about 9 months ago. ...
A: I think it’s great you’re going about this responsibly and considering all the points before going ...
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| kitty's voice | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My new recued kitten, about 7 weeks is not very talkative. Does it take awhile for kittens to ...
A: There's speculation about this one. A cat can hear pitches about 2 octaves higher than we can, and ...
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| Cat Hides all day | 9/9/2008 |
Q: A little over 2 years ago I rescued a cat who I believe is a Siamese mix. He has the exact colors of ...
A: He’s a beauty! He does look like a Siamese mix, or possibly a Himalayan mix instead. Overcoming a ...
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| stray cat with kittens | 9/9/2008 |
Q: At our studio, we have a stray cat with 4 kittens. Mamma has been spayed (long story). Mamma hid the ...
A: Tricky indeed. There is certainly room for something not to go entirely as hoped with this ...
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| matted fur | 9/8/2008 |
Q: my cat is coming up to 13 years of age and we are noticing that her fur is becoming matted and hard ...
A: Since your kitty is now geriatric, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have a senior check up done by the ...
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| leaving my cats alone | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a quick question about leaving my two cats at home. I have two cats, both over a year old and ...
A: Definitely a personal decision that I wouldn't have a problem with either way. Coincidentally, I am ...
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| Pretty bad wound | 9/8/2008 |
Q: First off I want to thank you for having this type of site where we can get advice and seek help. I ...
A: This does sound serious. To be completely honest, I personally would try to keep animal control out ...
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| Help | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have been having a problem with my 3 year old Ragdoll. For the past two months after he poops he ...
A: Since the stool is sometimes soft, I’d ask the vet about putting him on a gastrointestinal ...
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| Introducing a Kitten | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I got a kitten (Joe) from the Humane's Society 6 days ago. He is about 5 months old. Currently, I ...
A: I am sensing from your description of the situation that this may not be related to the introduction ...
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| URGENT! | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My mom's cat is very sick right now. They think she has an infection and they already tried 3 ...
A: I'm sorry to say I don't have any advice beyond what the vets could give you. I'm not sure what ...
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| Kittens dying | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Our cat has had a second litter this year, a week Saturday ago. On that Saturday, i found one kitten ...
A: This is an emergency situation, and the mother and kittens should be brought to the vet today. If ...
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| my siamese gave birth | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Any idea what could have happened to my siamese cats 1st litter. I found them dead 1 was cleand and ...
A: I’m so sorry to hear of this sad situation. I have been through the same. There’s not any way to ...
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| Siamese Points | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have a Seal Point Siamese Kitten, While the points on her face and ears seem to be getting ...
A: The gene that causes color points is a form of albinism which is directly affected by temperature. ...
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| Feline Infectious Peritonitis | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 year old male cat that is experiencing some respiratory problems. It pretty much sounds ...
A: I’m with you, it’s very hard to make this decision, especially when you don’t know WHY you’re making ...
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| new born kittens/ lactating | 9/3/2008 |
Q: my cat just gave birth 3 days to 4 lively kittens. it's the first birth for both of us and my ...
A: They say you are supposed to be able to express milk from the teats manually, but I have never been ...
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| my cat is hurt.... | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I don't have any idea what is wrong with my cat! He has had Urinary Tract Infections before but we ...
A: No, I'm afraid I can't help with this one at all. It does sound like he's got a pretty serious ...
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| Issues With New Owners | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Okay, my cat had kittens in the beginning of July. One of the kittens went to a new home yesterday, ...
A: Like most insects, for every flea that you see, there are many more that you don’t. It’s very ...
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| Found Stray 4mo Old Kitten, Worried About it Spreading Viruses to My 3 Indoor Cats | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I found a very tiny kitten who was in pretty bad shape. It was very dirty, very skinny, ...
A: As long as the kitten has visible symptoms that he's got an infection, it would be ideal to keep him ...
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| male female brother and sister not sure what to exspect | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Have just bought a female and male british short hair for pet only brother and sisterand he seems to ...
A: If they are older than 6 months and haven't been spayed and neutered yet, I would have this done ...
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| care for a neglected 1 yr old female cat | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of adopting a 1yr old female Maine coon cat that was used for breeding only and ...
A: Food is her best friend right now, so you should connect yourself to her this way. With time, the ...
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| New mature cat at home | 8/29/2008 |
Q: We are a family of 4 (mom, dad, me, grandma) with a Cocker Spaniel (male) who is 14 years old and ...
A: This kitty was lucky to find a home with you! The kitties will probably all get along with some ...
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| She gave birth, but I think one is still alive inside | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My cat just had her first litter of only two kittens, but she was huge. She was in labor for most ...
A: Yes, it is possible that she still has a kitten that hasn’t been born who is still alive. A cat’s ...
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| orphaned kitten | 8/28/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 week old orphaned kitten that i have had since he was 4 days old,,,he is eating well, ...
A: If he still hasn't had a bowel movement, you should get him in to the vet today. Kittens will ...
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| Toys | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I had caught a stray cat and got it check a the cat hospital. But i don't know how to make it ...
A: You are in for a treat! Watching a cat play is always fun. I recommend to pick up some catnip. ...
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| Litter box issues | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I recently found a stray male cat while on vacation that was in need a some care. He was very thin ...
A: I know how frustrating this problem is first-hand. The most common reason why a cat urinates ...
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| Concerns about my kitten | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure how old my kitten is--he is originally a farm cat--but I think he's at least a few ...
A: Good for you for helping out with the stray cat problem! If this has just happened once, then it’s ...
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| my 6 week old kitten | 8/25/2008 |
Q: im really very worried..we have what i think is a 6/7 week old kitten. we arent sure as she was left ...
A: I’m so glad you stepped in to help! There is an excellent immune booster called dimethylglycine ...
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| malnutrition | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I live in a rural area in Floria and many animals are abandon in my nieghorhood. A female ct ...
A: Sounds like you’re doing a great job! The only other thing I would recommend is to give her a ...
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| 5 week old kitten | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 week old kitten that I rescued from a neglectful situation. I have had him for 4 days. ...
A: I have found Kitten Chow to cause more digestive upset than some other foods, so trying something of ...
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| cat and worms | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I just moved to my mothers in NV. and i have 1 house cat, she has 3. i think i noticed that my cat ...
A: If she has tapeworms, then no, your mother's cats won't be able to get them. The most common ...
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| Cat died... don't know how? | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I had a male yellow tabby cat that was around 2 years old. He seemed to be pretty healthy outside of ...
A: I'm so sorry for your loss. A vet would really be the only one who could answer this one, and ...
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| Siamese agression | 8/24/2008 |
Q: My favorite cat is the Siamese and about 4 years ago I was fortunate enough to acquire a kitten ...
A: This surely is baffling behavior. It’s well known that Siamese usually bond most strongly to one ...
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| Tee tree oil | 8/22/2008 |
Q: My name is michelle and i have 3 cats but this is about the oldest one who is around think 2 years , ...
A: I'm not sure why he's missing fur. It definitely could be some reaction to the tea tree oil. It ...
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| After birth illness | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have a cat who gave birth to 4 kittens Monday night, early Tuesday. They were all stuck, my ...
A: I'm no vet, but I agree with you - it sounds like an infection. I could be pyometra, a uterine ...
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| cats behavoir | 8/22/2008 |
Q: last night when i let my cat in she was moving very cautiously towards the door. she came in ate and ...
A: Indeed it does sound like something has frightened her. Being the sensitive creatures they are, ...
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| How to help my cat | 8/21/2008 |
Q: my cat went in for a teeth cleaning and had one tooth removed on Monday. He wasn't eating or ...
A: Hhmmm, this is strange. Hopefully the blood work will come back with an answer. One thing to think ...
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| my cat | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Hi i have a cat that had a litter about 2 months ago and we just recently sold all the kittens and ...
A: There's not a terrible lot you can do. You could apply warm, moist compresses to draw out small ...
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| does my kitten have a cold? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have a four week old kitten who was given to me by someone who didn't want him anymore (taken away ...
A: It does sound like he has an upper respiratory infection. Some of them are mild viral infections ...
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| Injured outdoor cat | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have many cats that live outdoor, because they were strays, and I kind of adopted them. There's a ...
A: It MIGHT heal on its own. Cats do have an amazing ability to recover. The thing with wounds that ...
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| cat pregnancy and birth | 8/20/2008 |
Q: my cat is pregnant and i dont know when she got that way but right now she has been loving and her ...
A: It sounds to me like she has begun labor. Cats in early labor may become especially clingy, and ...
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| stray kitten | 8/19/2008 |
Q: This litle boy 8-12 weeks old ? showed up at our farm the other day. He ate great for 2-3 days, then ...
A: Anything is possible when a kitten stops eating. Usually, it means he’s got a pretty serious ...
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| Introducing Mom cat and kittens to other cats. | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I kept them in the garage until they got too big to stay in the box-now they are in my bedroom. I ...
A: I feel your pain! I am taking my first "away" vacation in 12 years next month, and with all my ...
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| New Home and Surgery | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Please let me take a few minutes to give you some background info on my situation. I have a 5 year ...
A: I'm sorry to hear all this. Hindsight is 20/20 they say! I'm sure your boyfriend would have ...
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| BLADDER INFLAMATION | 8/19/2008 |
Q: MY NUB TAIL MANX HAS CONSTANT BLADDER PROBLEMS. STAYS ON ANTIBIOTICS ALL THE TIME. ALSO BLEEDING OF ...
A: Has a culture been done to ensure this is an infection and not some other kind of inflammation? ...
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| Lymphoma and chemo treatment | 8/19/2008 |
Q: About a 2 weeks ago my 2 cats got what seemed to be flu. the vet diagnosed then with upper ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear of these devastating diagnoses. I have had leukemia positive cats for 10 years ...
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| cat | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I did a surgery to my female cat removing the ovaries and the uterus because she was secreting ...
A: I'm not sure what kind of shots your vet gave you. There can be bacterial vaginal infections, and ...
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| Cat Asthma | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 year old long-haired tortoise shell, Cecilia and she's breaking my heart. One year ago ...
A: You have tried most everything I have tried. The two things you may want to consider that I don't ...
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| Please Help ASAP | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have a three month old cat. He has never had a problem with health before and is a very active ...
A: Don't worry about the tooth - this is the age where he starts growing in adult teeth. But DO worry ...
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| concerning mother cat behavior | 8/14/2008 |
Q: i adopted a cat and her kittens that were just born 7 weeks ago from my vet. she had a strange ...
A: She might have mastitis, inflammation of the mammary glands. This is an extremely painful condition ...
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| Knots and Dandruff | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My 7year old Maine Coon has developed knots and dandruff on his back. I have combed most of the ...
A: This is common this time of year, especially with Maine Coon type cats who have a thick undercoat. ...
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| Russian Blue aggression | 8/13/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 1 year old Russian Blue mix in March of this year. She doesn't seem to really like us ...
A: Yes, I agree, there is not much worse than seeing your cat hit by a car. I had a foster cat who ...
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| Cat not eating | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I am writing about a problem I am having with my 4 yr old female Tiger cat, Takoma. She is not ...
A: What a sad situation. I know your desperation firsthand. To me it sounds as though the vet has ...
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| Russian Blue aggression | 8/13/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 1 year old Russian Blue mix in March of this year. She doesn't seem to really like us ...
A: I think in such a severe case, a medicinal approach could be all that works. Certain ...
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| maggots and cats | 8/13/2008 |
Q: one and a half weeks ago my husband rescued a tiny kitten from the highway. Its neck was missing ...
A: Without a picture, it's hard to say, but this sounds to me like the larvae of a bot fly rather than ...
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| feral cat that may have just had babies | 8/9/2008 |
Q: A siamese cat that I have seen in the neighborhood has decided to move into our backyard/deck. I ...
A: This is a tough one. It's unusual for a mother of newborns to leave her litter for more than a ...
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| Moving my outdoor cat | 8/9/2008 |
Q: We have "adopted" a neighborhood cat. She has been someone's house pet I feel because she has been ...
A: She's a beauty! I love her white ear hairs. Moving an outdoor cat is really, really difficult. Is ...
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| stray kittens | 8/9/2008 |
Q: A stray cat (who looks very young herself) had kittens in our window well. They are well protected ...
A: This is one of the most heartbreaking situations of all. The only 100% satisfactory way to handle ...
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| preg. cat?? | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My cat had a litter of 2 darling kittens about 5-6 weeks ago...all went well..altho i didnt even ...
A: Sometimes nursing mothers will get a potbellied appearance because they actually lose muscle mass ...
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| Eating problem | 8/8/2008 |
Q: my Himalayan cat was in season and finished a week ago since then she seems to be always hungry but ...
A: Sometimes Persians/Himalayans can become picky eaters. They can be on the same food for years and ...
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| cat cannot see | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My exclusively outdoor cat which was adopted as an older kitten from next door cannot see food or ...
A: It does sound like something's wrong with his vision. There are a billion possibilities why (okay, ...
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| breeds | 8/7/2008 |
Q: i have no idea if youll be able to help me but my cats are black and white and i am curious to know ...
A: There are purebred cats that come in black and white, but most of the time, black and white cats are ...
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| Kittens. | 8/7/2008 |
Q: About 8 months ago, I saw a cat walking in my yard. To my suprise it came right up to me so it was ...
A: I’m so glad you’re willing to work with them to help ensure they will become pets instead of wild, ...
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| Sick kitten | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have a stray outside kitten that was dropped off over a week ago. It seemed fine for the first 4 ...
A: I'm not sure what it is, but it sounds bad. One disease that commonly causes lameness (pain or ...
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| cat urine reddishbrown | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My cat sat on my arm and I noticed a reddish-brown substance. From what I read, I will be taking her ...
A: If you're sure it's urine, the signs aren't always obvious. The most common thing you'll see is ...
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| Correlation between inflammatory bowel disease and topical flea treatments | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My cat's health has recently declined within the past 8 months. He is a 9-year-old domestic short ...
A: I'm not a vet, so I can't answer your question directly. But I always urge people to approach ideas ...
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| Kitten with maggots | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My uncle lives across the street from me and he came over and said there was a kitten that got hit ...
A: I'm so, so sorry you had to go through this. But I'm so, so thankful that you were brave enough to ...
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| Spraying | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 month old Siamese male cat. We recently had new carpet installed in the Living ...
A: Siamese can be a little anxiety-prone, so I think you are probably looking at this as the root ...
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| Firend for my kitten | 8/4/2008 |
Q: i have a 13 week old bengal cross male kitten, he is very active and gets lonely when i am at work ...
A: Bengals are, indeed, very social and are best kept with other kitties. I have a male and a female ...
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| 9 month old kitten radom weeing on things | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I live in France and rescued a kitten from my next door neighbours garden it had been in there ...
A: I would have to say to first have him seen by a vet. He will probably need vaccinations anyway, and ...
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| Mother cat missing | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I stumbled upon a litter of 4 kittens in late June. The kittens looked about 5 to 6 weeks when I ...
A: Twelve weeks is right about the time when the kittens are completely weaned and mother is allowing ...
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| cat illness and injections | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have recently taken in a cat that has been left behind after a family have moved away. She seems ...
A: Yes, you should have her to the vet for a couple of vaccinations. She will need to be vaccinated ...
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| kitten not eating | 7/31/2008 |
Q: my name is skyla i have a 10 week old kitten that is not eating he still drinks his water and just ...
A: I think you need to get the kitten to the vet today. A kitten this little is at risk for ...
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| Hair loss | 7/31/2008 |
Q: im nuurul. I hv 2 kittens. They r two months old. One of them got hair loss at the back of its neck. ...
A: A flea allergy, irritation from a collar, a fungal infection or another kitten's pulling her fur out ...
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| Point color of kittens | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I am raising a litter of siamese kittens for rescue. Mom is a tortie and dad a flame. What color ...
A: Males always get their color from their mother. Since it would take a rare mutation to result in a ...
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| Older cat is not feeling well. | 7/31/2008 |
Q: We have a 2 year old male cat and we adopted another kitten from a shelter two weeks ago. People in ...
A: It sounds possible your kitten may have brought a gastrointestinal virus home that your older cat is ...
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| Mother cat giving nourishment to her kittens? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: We found a stray cat that has had her babies under my neighbors old playhouse. She is concerned ...
A: This is such a hard situation. If the kittens have just nursed, the mammary area might not be ...
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| Kitten is obsessed with chewing on us - OUCH! | 7/30/2008 |
Q: We have been having a problem with Mocha, our siamese kitten (petshop bought). First let me say I ...
A: Some of this could be teething-related. He's growing in some adult teeth now, and kittens can be ...
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| Siamese with possible IBD | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 15 years old siamese who i think might have IBD. The vet took some tests (radiography, ...
A: I have had geriatric cats on prednisone for IBD. My experience is that they tolerate it very well, ...
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| Incomplete spay or separation anxiety? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Last November I spayed and neutered 6 feral kitten that were about 9 months old. They were (best ...
A: The heat cycle of cats can be quirky, and it tends to be more irregular with indoor cats, who don't ...
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| cats labor | 7/30/2008 |
Q: i think my cat is in labor. she has been having some twinges around her belly but this is now the ...
A: Stress can stop labor, so if there is too much activity going on, it could be a factor. Try to ...
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| Maggots | 7/29/2008 |
Q: The exact same thing just happened to my cat as was in the previous posting from Michael. I don't ...
A: Brenda, I'm so sorry to hear this. What an awful thing. Maggot infestation happens suddenly. What ...
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| Kitten Care | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My Cat gave birth a week ago to two kittens,she has nested with them in my wardrobe, they are led on ...
A: Congrats on the babies! Be sure to have visits with them a few times a day every day to ensure they ...
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| new kittens in the family | 7/29/2008 |
Q: follow up question Hi Jessica, you were right. both kittens tested positive for roundworms, and ...
A: Hmmm, well at least we have an idea of why Brownie’s got a potbelly and some diarrhea. Nearly all ...
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| Siamese with possible IBD | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 15 years old siamese who i think might have IBD. The vet took some tests (radiography, ...
A: Siamese cats are known to be picky eaters and to give up easily when they become sick, and stop ...
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| Soot on Kitten's fur | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My new little Birman kitten went into my fireplace & came out covered in soot. I tried brushing her ...
A: Dawn is safe to use on cats, so you could give it a shot and see if it works. You could also try ...
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| cat with spinal injury not able to control bladder or bowels | 7/28/2008 |
Q: we found our cat about 6 months ago on the side of the highway his back legs weren't working, long ...
A: If he's just suffering urinary incontinence but his legs don't seem to be affected, I wonder if he ...
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| Sudden aggression | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have 2 cats, one is approx 8 and female (we have had her for 5 years) and the other is approx 4 ...
A: This could be a case of redirected aggression, where something spooks the male, and he associates it ...
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| stormi's missing daughter Carli | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My daughter Carli has a cat (stormi) Carli left for summer to visit Aunt in Maine not knowing her ...
A: How sad. Yes, stress is a reason why cats can miscarry. Certainly, having a member of the ...
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| We adopted a hostile 10-year-old | 7/24/2008 |
Q: we found a 10-year old cat at a shelter and wanted to give her a home. We brought her home to our ...
A: I would try confining her to one room for a week or two and then try reintroducing her slowly with ...
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| new kittens in the family | 7/24/2008 |
Q: three weeks ago I adopted 3 kittens whose mom (feral cat) died. one of the kittens didn't make it, ...
A: I'm here to answer questions, so never be afraid to ask! Calling Fancy Feast and Meow Mix the ...
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| Pregnant stray cat | 7/24/2008 |
Q: The advice you gave me last time really helped. I just wanted to let you know I caught the stray I ...
A: Oh, they sound wonderful! I'm glad Mom is so comfortable with your handling the babies. Here’s a ...
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| coughing in cats | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have seal point age 12, she has dry cough for quite a while thought it might be hairball though i ...
A: I had the same thing with my chocolate point for quite some time. Before we went ahead with x-rays ...
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| Little Orphan Belle | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I recently took on an orphan persain kitten. It is only a few days old. I just need some advice. Im ...
A: Congrats on the baby! A healthy kitten shouldn't be too finicky. She should eat formula eagerly at ...
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| sick kitty? | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have an eight week old kitten named Layla. We haven't had her for very long so she's still ...
A: It sounds like Layla has an upper respiratory infection. This produces symptoms similar to the ...
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| cat licking my shirt,bedspread,etc. | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My one year old cat has a strange (to me) oddity. He kneeds on me non stop and also licks on my ...
A: This behavior is called non-nutritive suckling. It's very similar to a child sucking a pacifier and ...
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| new kittens in the family | 7/23/2008 |
Q: three weeks ago I adopted 3 kittens whose mom (feral cat) died. one of the kittens didn't make it, ...
A: What fun! Sorry to chew your ear off here – maybe save this answer to read on a stormy day. But ...
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| Kitten | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I've stumbled on a question you asnwered regarding kitten care and thought it was elaborate and ...
A: I know it does seem cruel keeping her in the washroom, but in reality, this is the best idea for ...
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| cat pregnancy | 7/23/2008 |
Q: my tonkinese cat was bred for the first time 3 weeks ago. I was unsure about the pregnancy because I ...
A: I would imagine as a breeder that your guess is as good as mine as to what might have happened. ...
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| Kitten vomiting water and sleeping in litterbox. | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I adopted two kittens from a privately run shelter. They are appx. seven and ten weeks old ...
A: I would urge you to get the kitten to a vet today if he's still not doing better. I know it seems ...
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| 1-4 day old kitten, Rubicon | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have a kitten that is approximately 3-4 days old (we are pretty sure his mom is deceased as she is ...
A: This is by far the most common problem I run into when nursing orphans. Although my vets insist ...
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| How to get rid of fleas on 2 week old kittens? | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering what I could do to get rid of fleas on my 2 week old kittens and their mother. ...
A: There aren’t any flea products out there that are labeled for use in kittens under 4 weeks old. The ...
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| Kitten | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 week old kitten and was wondering Y she likes to nest in my hair and knead.
A: This is a behavior left over from nursing. Kittens knead their mother's belly area to stimulate ...
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| lack of peeing of a Siamese | 7/17/2008 |
Q: .. I recently adopted a snowshoe siamese cat that is about 4 years old and HIV+. He is a ...
A: So thankful you have given this adult kitty a second chance! To put it bluntly, if he hadn't peed ...
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| I don't know what they are | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a male grey tabby, about 3 years old. He's never been an outdoor cat, always inside since ...
A: I’m sure this is not what you want to hear, but your kitty has a tapeworm! Little information – ...
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| Cat Pregnancy | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have searched endless websites on cat pregnancy, and guess what? THEY ALL SAY EXTREMELY DIFFERENT ...
A: Of course you have questions when expecting! I get worried when people don't. I’m going to provide ...
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| odd cat behavior | 7/17/2008 |
Q: we've had mrs. kensington for about a year and a half. she'll be three in october, and the animal ...
A: This is one of those wonders that no answer has been found to as of yet. Pregnant cats, or those ...
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| Pregnant stray cat | 7/16/2008 |
Q: The advice you gave me last time really helped. I just wanted to let you know I caught the stray I ...
A: Glad to hear all is going according to plan. If you have them to spare, I would line both the ...
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| mother cat freaking out | 7/16/2008 |
Q: our cat had her first litter of kittens 4 weeks ago after lots of moving about she eventually ...
A: First time mothers are often this way! Really, all you can do is allow her to figure things out on ...
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| Letting cat out after move. | 7/16/2008 |
Q: please give me some advice on the following, I read on the net that after the move we had beginning ...
A: Three weeks is a little short, in my opinion. I find it takes a couple of months for a cat to ...
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| My Siamese kitten | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I recently found a Siamese kitten in my friends engine compartment about 3 and a half weeks ago. I ...
A: Any kind of odor coming from a cat is probably not normal. I don't know if the odor emanates from ...
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| 11 day old feral kittens | 7/3/2008 |
Q: my 11 day old kitten is bottle fed and after I feed him he sneezes and i am worried about him, what ...
A: It probably isn't anything to worry about if there is no discharge. Sometimes a kitten can have ...
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| my new kitten may be in trouble! | 7/3/2008 |
Q: i just got my 8 1/2 week old kitten today. but all shes doing is sleeping. is this stress? or do u ...
A: Good eye! Definitely watch how she behaves tomorrow. All the stress of moving to a new home can ...
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| Senior Cat Throwing Up Problem | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My Senior cat of 16 years within the last 4 months has been having throwing up bouts. When the bout ...
A: Sorry to hear your kitty isn't doing so well. There are lots of things that can cause vomiting in ...
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| Hello I am fostering 4 2week old kittens and need a little help | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have been changing their bedding often I keep them in a cat carrier with fleece blankets on the ...
A: Having babies is a lot of work and a lot of fun! It's always better to ask questions, just to be ...
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| Could you perhaps tell me what kind | 7/1/2008 |
Q: of kitty I have. My mom found him on the street so we took him home. I've named the cat asparagus ...
A: I think she is what's called a domestic shorthair - that is a cat that is not of one particular ...
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| RE: bringing in pregnent stray cat | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I'm told shes feral but she is very friendly. I live in a little 4 room + basement row house. I have ...
A: Hmmm, a complex situation, indeed. But I think you can pull it off. Most of us who foster find ...
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| Freaked out kitten | 7/1/2008 |
Q: ok, so i brought two male kittens home last night. I had them in a pet carrier in the car and they ...
A: Hm, you’re right, it could be stress. Kittens are usually more tolerant of it than adults, but some ...
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| green discharge | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have a large black cat who has always been an outside cat, and has had little to no health ...
A: No, this kind of discharge doesn’t sound normal. A swelling could be caused by a number of things. ...
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| Siamese Kitten | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I just got 2 siamese kittens( 2 sisters) and one of the suddently stopped eating and is loosing lots ...
A: So sorry to hear this. Has the vet given the kitten any kind of antibiotic? If she's vomiting, ...
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| My sort-of siamese cat's back skin. | 6/27/2008 |
Q: My cat had a funny tic: If I scratched him just before his tail, he would start licking anything ...
A: Borre is gorgeous! You have the right idea - it's just a reflex to lick or scratch when you hit ...
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| color pattern history | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Many years ago I read about black and white pattern cats in ancient China that they called flower ...
A: I think you're referring to the Chinese Harlequin. It's accepted under the foundation registry by ...
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| New kittens | 6/25/2008 |
Q: my cat just had kittens this past Monday, June 23rd My Cats been walking and sitting with her mouth ...
A: Sorry to hear of the little one you lost. It is common, unfortunately, to lose a kitten or even two ...
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| KITTEN SICK AFTER SHOTS | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have given my kittens their shots over the years I recently gave my two newest kiteens (10 weeks ...
A: It is possible. All vaccines prompt an immune response, and if the response mounted is stronger ...
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| Siamese Kitten Behavior Problems | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I was hoping for some advice about a kitten we have adopted. We think she is mostly Siamese based on ...
A: I think all the difficulties you're dealing with are very likely related to the fact that she was an ...
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| Cat | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a year old cat that I rescued and she has a kitten. I am keeping both. My vet says she won't ...
A: There are a couple drugs that can be used to try to stop lactation in cats. Bromocriptine and ...
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| Cat "cawing" | 6/24/2008 |
Q: My Siamese cat woke me up very early this a.m. making a very loud cry. It almost sounded like a ...
A: Cats make all kinds of sounds, and Siamese have an especially wide vocabulary. Knowing the cats ...
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| Open sore on chest | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a new kitten about 8-10 weeks old. She has an open sore on her chest and recently had a ...
A: You can put a thin layer of Neosporin on it to help keep it clean, but that won't solve the issue ...
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| kittens | 6/23/2008 |
Q: How old do kittens need to be before I take them in to be neutered
A: It will depend on who you ask, but most vets prefer to neuter male cats between 4 and 6 months old. ...
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| luxating patella in old cats | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My cat is coming up to 14 years old. She has just been diagnosed with a luxating patella and ...
A: There is certainly a lot to consider here. How much lameness is it causing? Is she just a little ...
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| Feral Kittens | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I recently took in a pair of feral kittens that were found in a wood pile near a busy road. I'm ...
A: I am both thankful for you and jealous of you! Socializing kittens is so rewarding, and there is ...
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| hole in cat | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My cat has a hole in the stomach region, about 3 inches in diameter. It is not a slit or a cut, but ...
A: This is definitely a question for the vet. The treatment will depend on how deep the hole is and ...
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| Long - term absence & Siamese | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have two Siamese, a Seal Point who is 9 and a Blue Point who is 7. I got them from a rescue ...
A: I feel for you, it's always heart breaking to have to leave a pet behind, even if only temporary. ...
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| Re-homed cat | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have recently given a cat a home when he was given to me as he wasn't happy with his old owner ...
A: It sounds like pretty normal behavior for a cat who is distressed about losing his home. You should ...
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| Cat pregnancy | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Jessica, my cat is about 1 year old. I was away one day and my friend was taking care of my cat. My ...
A: Unfortunately, there are all sorts of things that may complicate this situation! I'll make a list ...
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| My cat is scared and has run away | 6/18/2008 |
Q: She has been spotted in the local neighbourhood though. Is it likely she will regain her confidence ...
A: Best way to lure a cat back home is to put out cat food each and every morning and night. And make ...
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| feline kidneys | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I just went to the vet, but he wasn't very descriptive. I was just wondering if you knew what it ...
A: I'm afraid I've never heard the term "kidneys are hanging low". I do know that kidneys in an ...
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| Is my Cat old or Sick | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure what to do about my cat, i have a baby on the way and money is a bit tight. That being ...
A: Well first, congratulations on the bundle of joy you have on the way! Unfortunately, there are a ...
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| Cat trauma? | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I hand reared my cat from around 1 week old because her mother wasn't feeding her. She is now around ...
A: I can imagine how frustrating this is. Sometimes there are homeopathic things you can try, such as ...
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| new kittens | 6/18/2008 |
Q: my friends cat just had kittens. she will give me one but i don't know what shots they need. the ...
A: The kittens are receiving the antibodies they need right now through mama's milk. It is recommended ...
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| Mastitis or engorgement? | 6/17/2008 |
Q: my mama cat is showing signs of mastitis just this afternoon. I have tried the hot compress and ...
A: Sorry I didn't receive your message until this morning. In case you haven't heard from the vet, yet ...
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| mt dog meeting my cat | 6/17/2008 |
Q: . I have just moved into a new house and i have a rotiweiler and my boyfriend has a cat. The dog is ...
A: I would make no attempt to keep these two in the same household until your Rottie has undergone ...
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| my cats got nasty | 6/16/2008 |
Q: she was a fantastic mum, this last fortnight she has completely changed. she hisses and growl at ...
A: Sometimes mama cats do become nasty out of the blue. Sometimes they get tired of nursing and will ...
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| kittens | 6/16/2008 |
Q: My cat recently had her first litter and I'm wondering at what age is it acceptable for us to give ...
A: Tricky indeed! Most of the time, it's pretty obvious when a cat is in heat. She'll be raising her ...
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| kittens | 6/16/2008 |
Q: My cat recently had her first litter and I'm wondering at what age is it acceptable for us to give ...
A: You're right - it varies widely. It can be as frequently as every week or two or as sporadically as ...
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| Cat Viciously Bitting | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have adopted my Gabbie Girl from the local animal shelter appx 3 yrs ago. She has this very bad ...
A: There is play aggression, when a cat may grab a hold of your arm and kick or bite at it. But this ...
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| vulvar discharge in 7 week old female kitten | 6/13/2008 |
Q: we adopted a kitten from the shelter. She weighs 1 lb 3 oz and is suffering from diarrhea, flea ...
A: Sounds like she may have a vaginal or uterine infection. Most common in cats who are of reproducing ...
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| moving--can we take an outdoor stray cat with us | 6/13/2008 |
Q: We have been feeding a stray cat (I think the owner of multiple cats died around this time in our ...
A: There is a SLIGHT chance he'd stay if you took him with you, especially if you feed him something he ...
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| Siamese cat with sore hind legs | 6/13/2008 |
Q: My 8 eight year old Siamese male is acting lethargic and is moving carefully when he walks down ...
A: Any time I see a little bit of lameness, I suspect a fever. Seems to be the most common cause. ...
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| She's spayed but acts like she's not. | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful kitten who is now 8 months old. I got he |
