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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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