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| Subject | Date Asked |
| hypoallergenic cats | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: Are their any hypoallergenic cats ou their. A: Unfortunately no cats are hypoallergenic. It would be very sad to adopt a cat and then find out our ... | |
| Cat | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: Within the past year my cat has started making a "smacking" noise & he has developed a serious ... A: It could be any of the things you mention, so you need to take your cat to the vet for a thorough ... | |
| Cat's leg | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: My cat was acting normally until yesterday when it began limping. He had been inside all weekend, ... A: Sorry to hear your cat has injured his leg. How old is he? If this is a rear leg and if your cat has ... | |
| New kitten | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: My mom and I have recently bought a new kitten from a lady who said the kittens were 8 weeks old and ... A: Kittens often are litter "trained" by copying their mother, but when they are allowed loose in a ... | |
| weight, appetite, kittens | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: my cat is less than a yr old and recently had her first litter of (3) kittens. It's been 3 wks now ... A: Maggie, I don't know why your cat is having kittens - why was she not spayed? Please take your cat ... | |
| cat normal head and body small neck | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: why would my 9 month old female cat have normal size head and body and a small neck she is healthy ... A: THe neck shouldn't have much fat, so it is probably muscle that your cat is lacking. What food are ... | |
| cat leg pops out of place. | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I just came from taking my cat to the vet. My cat is not suppose to jump on things for 2 weeks to a ... A: Metacam is a pain drug and anti-inflammatory, like aspirin or ibuprofen. I would not recommend using ... | |
| cat hehaviour | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a stray that shows up everyday, he/she is very affectionate and can be petted without ... A: That's pretty common, a feral cat learning to trust people will do something like roll on his back, ... | |
| Kitten wees on my bed but also in her tray | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: She has done wees twice on my bed but she will do it in her tray. I've washed my bedding. And now I ... A: At 9 weeks old your kitten is still a baby. Most kittens learn from their mother how to use a litter ... | |
| our lost cat | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I don't know whether DebbieC is still available. I have read all of her articles and they give me ... A: That is great that your son has seen your cat, so you know she is alive and OK. You will definitely ... | |
| our lost cat | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I don't know whether DebbieC is still available. I have read all of her articles and they give me ... A: Have you seen your cat? Chances are he is hiding nearby - cats who are shy and scared can hide so ... | |
| Female Cate in Heat who was Spayed 8 years ago | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: Our Cat lucky has been going into heat every couple weeks for the past 6 months. we have taken her ... A: There are a few other possibilities. For example increased vocalization and hyperactivity are also ... | |
| Cat Behaviour | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: ....I have 3 cats, two 1 year olds and one 8 year old. They all get along perfect together. I just ... A: Changes are very hard for cats especially older cats. You need to give the new cat her own space - a ... | |
| third cat | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: we have two cats, 1 female and 1 male botH~9 YEARS old. Recently we had a third cat pass away~ 5 ... A: Introducing a new cat can really depend on your own cats - sometimes a kitten is easier, but a ... | |
| How do i get my cat to come home? | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 part ragdoll cats one is 2 1/2, is always inside the house and only goes out to do her ... A: It is very difficult to have an indoor cat and an outdoor cat, and it is dangerous for outdoor cats. ... | |
| Over grooming | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have this one year old female kitten, recently i have noticed that she has been over grooming ... A: First of all congratulations on your partner moving in :) If your cat is not already on a flea ... | |
| black mouth crust | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: my cat is about a year and a half old, and recently started getting black crust around the edge of ... A: This is probably feline acne (blackheads). It is often caused by bacteria that breed in plastic food ... | |
| homeless cats in neighborhood | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I started feeding a feral cat in my neighborhood and have attracted another cat. The first cat has ... A: The cats are probably scratching at the base of their tails due to fleas... if you can trap them to ... | |
| Heartworms in cats | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Our family inherited a house cat who's around 9 years old. The previous owner never had her on ... A: First it is very kind of you to take on this kitty, thank you for giving her a home - it is hard for ... | |
| Cat health/behaviour | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a week ago adopted a 1 yr old spayed black domestic short hair cat from a very reputable ... A: Lyn, i am very glad to hear she did not ingest enough to cause her permanent injury. I don't have ... | |
| Cat health/behaviour | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a week ago adopted a 1 yr old spayed black domestic short hair cat from a very reputable ... A: THe coughing sound could be a hairball or obstruction. If she is breathing OK she can wait until ... | |
| Kitten | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old kitten that is in heat. How long does this last? A: About a week, or until she becomes pregnant. Any reason you have not had her spayed yet? Every heat ... | |
| evil behavior | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Over the last couple weeks my 18 month old domestic tabby cat has become evil in the evening with ... A: He Sarah, Is your cat neutered? Aggression like this is usually a hormonal issue. Un-neutered males ... | |
| my strange strange STRANGE and fat cat | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My cat, that we rescued from a shelter about a year and a half ago, is VERY strange. He has gained ... A: It sounds like your cat could have a thyroid or other endocrine disorder, the first thing I suggest ... | |
| Change in cat behavior | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have two cats - both adopted from shelters at different times when they were about 5 months old. ... A: To be honest, cats almost never urinate or defecate outside the box due to behavioral problems. ... | |
| new cat wont eat | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I got 2 new cats (sisters) who are both 2 years old on Saturday it is now monday and they are not ... A: Congratulations on your new kitties! You are right that not eating for 2 days can be unhealthy for ... | |
| Yeast Infection | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old fixed male cat that has been diagnosed with a yeast infection. He was perscribed ... A: I'm sorry I can't figure out what drug that could be, I think the handwriting must be really bad. It ... | |
| cats behavior | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: my cat hasnt been eating for two days, and doesnt want to come out from behind the bed. he has been ... A: Katherine, You need to get your cat to the vet ASAP. After not eating for 2 days he is in danger of ... | |
| Female Cat Bleeding in Heat | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My female cat is bleeding and is in heat. She seems fine, otherwise, is eating, likes to follow me ... A: Lucy, Bleeding could indicate an infection or uterine cancer. You need to take her to the vet. Cats ... | |
| behavior problem | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: my eight year old fixed female has suddenly started hissing and fighting bad with her two year old ... A: Your male cat is sexually maturing and your female cat is doing what nature intends - trying to keep ... | |
| Old Cat Vomiting | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help. We have a 16 year old cat, with access to outdoors. About 3 years ago we ... A: First of all I would always recommend that especially for older cats, any abnormal signs like ... | |
| hyperactive, anxious cat | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a cat who was found on the muffler of my friend's car after she drove about 2 minutes from ... A: First of all, thank you for saving this poor kitty from his awful fate. You sound like very ... | |
| Burmese | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: We have a 17 week old female burmese cat who will simply not respond to her name. We always call her ... A: Cats are not dogs. Although some cats will come when you call them - if they think you have food - ... | |
| Cat stomach problems | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: my cat is about 14 weeks old and has gone for a recent checkup at the vet. He was said to have a bit ... A: THere are many things that could be wrong, but you are not providing many details. You didn't say ... | |
| Litter Box Rebellions! | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Long story as short as possible I think I have tried everything with this kitten. She came home Dec, ... A: I'm afraid your mistake was to let a small kitten out into your entire house before you knew if she ... | |
| cats | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Do cats sometimes eat their kittens and why? A: Very rarely this could happen. If a kitten dies shortly after birth the mother may eat it because ... | |
| My cat hates strangers | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a one year old cat about 5 months ago my house was robbed and she was the only one home at ... A: I am very sorry to hear your house was robbed, but thankfully no one was hurt including your cat! ... | |
| kitten unwell | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9 week old female kitten, we have had her for one week. She has been sneezing and has an ... A: It is not uncommon for kittens to get an upper respiratory tract infection, but if she has not ... | |
| kitten | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a male cat. i bought home a male kitten he is the father of the kitten. my male cat has been ... A: You should keep them separated for now - yes sometimes adult male cats will harm kittens. But in all ... | |
| deworming kittens | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have two grey Siamese and Himalayan mix kittens. When I got them they had very bad fleas. One had ... A: If your kittens do not have worms you do not need to deworm them. If you suspect worms, bring a ... | |
| other Cats behavior after birth of kittens | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a new mamma cat (Renesmee). I also have a cat in the same household that had a litter at the ... A: Don't allow any other cats near the mother cat and kittens. Other adult cats may kill the kittens. ... | |
| ADD in cats | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I took my male year oldcat in to see the vet becase he kept trying to hump my other cat who just had ... A: I have not heard of ADD in cats, and I don't see how it would cause your cat to want to hump ... | |
| Effects of sterilizing a feral tom | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been adopted by a feral tom cat who is maybe three years plus old. He is unneutered ... A: PLease get this cat neutered - for one thing neutered cats are much less likely to be in fights ... | |
| Cat eating a lot more | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: My cat is around 14 years old. For her food we have always generally left her a full bowl of dry ... A: You are right to be aware and concerned of any changes in your cat's normal behavior. It sounds like ... | |
| Travelling radius for a cat from the home. | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have just moved to a new home and my oldest cat has been disappearing all day since we got here ... A: Ange, The question is why did you let her outside after just moving to a new house? How is she ... | |
| Cat aggressive toward my other cat | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have three cats. Two (age 11) were adopted from a shelter as adults about 9 years ago - not ... A: First of all let me offer my sympathy, it is hard when you do a good deed and then it seems to go ... | |
| 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 is true it takes up to 6 weeks for the testosterone levels to decline after neutering. ... | |
| adele | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: my 10 month old cat Kenya had an accident rspca found her i picked her up and took her to the vet ... A: It's not uncommon to have this happen when one cat has been away especially at the vet, they come ... | |
| my cat is realy unfriendly?? | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: duski had six kittens a few months ago star did not take to the kittens very well she kept hissing ... A: At a few months old, the mother cat is naturally driving the kittens away because the kittens are ... | |
| Feline friend troubles | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a senior cat, around 15 years old, he has had hyperthyroidism for the past 5 years, in which ... A: Your kitty definitely has something wrong in his mouth - it could be an abscess formed if the ... | |
| Spinal injury | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I think my cat was kicked by someone in the block of flats where i am staying. One of my neighbours ... A: Anne Marie, please take your cat to the vet right away. There could be spinal injury and/or ... | |
| new cat with two old ones? | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I go to college in south carolina and have had a cat down there to keep me company since I normally ... A: I am sorry to hear your room mate was neglecting your cat - but glad he has survived. I recommend ... | |
| environmental allergies in cats? | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11-year-old male weighing approximately 17 pounds. We have had him since he was ... A: To answer your main question - yes cats can suffer from environmental and food allergies just as ... | |
| Fighting Cats | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: We have had our cat Frankie for about 3 years now and we got another kitten in July of 2008. They ... A: First I am going to assume that both cats are spayed/neutered. If not, you must get that done ASAP ... | |
| Pregnant cat | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a cat that is about 10 mos old and she is pregnant, we are not sure how far along. During the ... A: If your cat has not yet seen the vet you should bring her in to have an exam to make sure ... | |
| I think my cat is going to have kittens | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: On Dec 23rd my 10 month old cat Stevie snuck outside and was gone untill the next morning. Of course ... A: Kaysha, at 10 months old Stevie has been old enough to be spayed for 6 months now - why haven't you ... | |
| Obsessive Licking | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: My cat, Bonita, is an almost 8 year old, long-haired, mixed breed. She is the oldest of three cats ... A: It's hard to know without seeing your cat, I can't quite picture what you are describing.. are there ... | |
| replacing a cat | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: We have/had two 8 month old brothers that were very close. they did everything together, grooming, ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately I also learned the hard way why it is not ... | |
| age gap and socialisation. | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved back in with my mother. She already has an 11 year old cat that is somewhat shy and ... A: It can be tough to introduce cats in a small space. There are some suggestions here that may help - ... | |
| My cat is always mean and will not pay attenion to me when being trained. | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: my cat pookie is very mean to my eighteen year old cat Sam. she will not respond to training and is ... A: Your question is not very specific so it's difficult to answer. What do you consider "rude"? If she ... | |
| cat behavior post-op | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: My 5 year old male Tabby had emergency surgery 3 days ago to remove a foreign mass from his stomach. ... A: I am sorry to hear about your cats' illness. Unfortunately holiday time is a popular time for cats ... | |
| Help with my kitten.. | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about my kitten behavior. I have recently (4 days ago) rescued a very young ... A: I am so glad to hear that the kitten is doing well with you. Since he was an orphan he is probably ... | |
| my cats problems | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: i have a 7 months old male he is verryy freindly and calm and playfull never myaws,from 1 week i ... A: You did not say if your male is neutered - he is definitely displaying mating related aggression ... | |
| sudden cat death | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I have had my cat for ten and a half years. She was over-weight and in-active but in otherwise good ... A: I am so sorry your kitty died. A sudden death in a cat her age (not very old but not very young ... | |
| Male cat attacks | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a male (fixed) cat who is very sweet. He's playful and cuddly, follows me around the house ... A: I think your cat may think that you are posturing for a fight when you do your pilates! I don't ... | |
| wajid | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: i wna keep cat but i wna know that Q1 am buying a persian cat so should i buy a kitten or a young ... A: 1. I recommend that you get an adult cat as your first pet. Kittens have a lot of energy, they run ... | |
| cat ill, snowed in | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: The 6month old cat has not eaten in a day and half. We cannot get him to a vet. We are snowed in. I ... A: Get some canned food and mix it with warm water into a gruel, and use a syringe or baster to trickle ... | |
| red circle | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: My cat has a red circle under his chin. It is not a scab but is just a small, hairless ... A: It is probably feline acne, which is best treated by using a warm washcloth on the chin as a ... | |
| cats and christmas trees | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a kitten who has decided she likes to chew on our real christmas tree needles...I have seen ... A: Yes real pine needles could harm your cat, though they are less dangerous than artificial ones. Most ... | |
| kitty behavior | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I have two small kittens. I have been trying to use tips online to train them, but they seem to be ... A: It is natural for kittens to be very curious and sometimes destructive. It's your job to make sure ... | |
| Lethargic Kitten? | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4-week-old kitten I am fostering for a rescue shelter. Yesterday, the kitty was very ... A: A 4 week old kitten can nt go long without food without becoming very sick. They have tiny stomachs ... | |
| cats suddenly fighting | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 cats - male and female about 6 years old, both neutered/spayed. They have been together ... A: This is called re-directed aggression and it's fairly common but of course it is very disheartening ... | |
| Calico cat behavior | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Almost 3 months ago I moved in with a male roommate who has a male cat. I have a calico and male ... A: It can be very difficult to get cats to get along if they are not introduced gradually, and even ... | |
| Adolescent Behavior? | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I have an approx. 1 year old cat who adopted my family. (He was living in our alley, but snuck in to ... A: An un-neutered male will not only start to spray urine to mark territory, but he will try harder and ... | |
| Change in Personality Issue | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 cats and live in the country in Oregon. 2 males and 1 female, all fixed. Just before ... A: It sounds like Bobby probably has a few traumatic experiences during his "adventure" and he's on ... | |
| My male cats behaviour | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a young male cat whom is nearly a year old along with our seven cats around the same age. ... A: Cats generally urinate or defecate outside the box for one of a very few reasons. The most common ... | |
| stray cat has babies | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I found a cat two days ago and it's fat.I don't know if it has babies or just fat.How do you know if ... A: Usually you can tell is a female cat is pregnant or recently gave birth and is nursing babies ... | |
| behavior | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I am having problems with my male and female cats. I got my male cat not but 4 months ago and he was ... A: Sorry to hear your cat was sick, I hope she is well soon! It is not uncommon for cats to have this ... | |
| Stray Cats | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a sand play area for kids in our estate. Recently we started noticing stray cats faeces in ... A: First of all let me reassure you that cats' feces pose minimal health risk to children. A study done ... | |
| Concerned | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I know that you said that we should not ask about weather or not to go to the vet but I have a ... A: Bridgette, You have to find a way to bring your vet to the vet. Not eating for 2 days and hiding ... | |
| Cat behavior | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Our cat "smokey", who is nearly 5 years of age has been acting out lately and I'm not entirely sure ... A: Cats generally urinate outside the box for one of a very few reasons. The most common reason is a ... | |
| trapped cat | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I just brought a trapped ferel cat home from being spayed at a clinic. I am keeping the cat in the ... A: I use a large dog crate for caging cats who will be released. Don't leave a cat in a trap it's way ... | |
| questionable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: my mom let the cat out 15 mins ago and he was completely normal and my dad hurt something screaming ... A: I am very sorry for your loss. You did the right thing by letting him go gently, what your vet said ... | |
| Cat Spraying | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a male seal point Siamese cat who turned one in Sept. We have had him since he was 10 week ... A: Cats generally urinate outside the box for one of a very few reasons. The most common reason is a ... | |
| Disobedient Cat | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have several questions to ask about having a disobedient cat. I adopted a female calico cat a ... A: I assume you do not have much experience with cats? Why did you adopt a cat, what did you think you ... | |
| cat urination | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Tina I adopted a female cat in August, who was shelter raised and is about 4 years old. She is a ... A: Cats generally urinate outside the box for one of a very few reasons. The most common reason is a ... | |
| Mommy Cat Hates Kittens :( | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My cat had 3 kittens in July. At first they got along well and the mom cat was always near them and ... A: It is normal for the mother cat to want to drive the kittens away at this age. For one thing it is ... | |
| Cat purring | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: What is the mechanism that allows cats to purr? Also, is purring a voluntary or involuntary ... A: ACtually no one knows for sure how a cat purrs. One thing that you have probably notices is that ... | |
| 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: You need to take your cat to another vet for a second opinion. I can't tell you what is wrong over ... | |
| feline herpes | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: Do you know if grapefruit seed extract will help with herpes. I have 2 kittens that have been sick ... A: I don't think GSE will be of any use against the virus, but It probably would not hurt to give a ... | |
| Help with my kitten.. | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about my kitten behavior. I have recently (4 days ago) rescued a very young ... A: How lucky for this little kitten that you found him! Three weeks old is very very young - Kittens ... | |
| cat urination | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: my cat urinates on my new rugs, bought months apart, different rooms A: In my introduction I ask peole to provide as much detail as possible when asking a question. Your ... | |
| My cat's tongue losing hooks? | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: My 17 years old cat had loss appetite, took her to vet, and a blood count reveals high liver count. ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your kitty. If I were in your position, I would actually get a second ... | |
| Weight Loss | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have an almost 2 year old cat, Sophie, who seems to have lost some weight recently. She is an ... A: A 2 year old cat losing weight is definitely a bad sign - usually at this age if anything cats start ... | |
| Three cats - Two were Groomed = One mad/scared Cat | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: We adopted a brother and sister and have had them for over a year. About eight months ago, we ... A: Yes the sight and smell of the shaved and bathed kitties has upset the other one! You can help ... | |
| Feral cat had litter in garden - how to manage ? options? | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: A feral cat came to vist, she was very thin, we fed her and she stayed around for several weeks ... A: It is nice of you to feed this feral cat, and to plan on getting her spayed. The kittens you can ... | |
| catching a very smart feral cat | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I have been able to catch a bunch of feral cats in my back yard to have them altered. This one cat, ... A: First let me thank you for trapping and spaying/neutering the cats in your yard! It seems that at ... | |
| cats sleeping alot | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: i have 5 cats right now 2 are not acting normally a month ago 1 of my cats was acting the same way ... A: I'm afraid your description of what is wrong is very vague and could be hundreds of different ... | |
| cat not always using litter box | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I adopted a 6 month old cat about a month ago. He is playful and affectionate. He loves the older ... A: Your cat could be doing this for a number of reasons: 1. Take a stool sample to your vet to make ... | |
| Cat Feeder | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: My cat meows non stop all the time. I know she loves attention, but she always is meowing for food ... A: First you should have your kitty tested by the vet for T4 and free T4 - to detect hyperthyrioidism. ... | |
| after spaying | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: My month old cat was spayed about a week ago. Now she is acting differently. She isn't as active, ... A: Although all cats respond different to the after effects of anesthetic, it's not normal to have ... | |
| cats wetting the bed | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: i have an 19 month old f cat,that is a famiy pet very spoilt,she keeps goin in to only my bed room ... A: Cats do not generally urinate outside the litter box unless there is a medical problem such as a ... | |
| Cat urinating in food dish | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old male cat that is is neutered and he has never been a problem for me until I ... A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! Although it is possible that your cats' behavior is related to ... | |
| pregnant wild cat | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have been adopted by a wild cat in ,my garden! She is now pregnant and has become very ... A: It is wonderful of you to take care of this feral cat and to help her have her kittens. What an ... | |
| 2 yr old male neutered beginning to pee | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2-yr old male cat who has been neutered. We have had him since he was a kitten. My wife and ... A: Sorry to hear that there are issues coming up. First I recommend you bring your cat to the vet and ... | |
| Help Please | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My cat is usually a hyper bouncy cat that doesnt sty in one place. Today he seems sick and has been ... A: Please take your cat to the vet immediately, as I said in my profile I can't diagnose your cat over ... | |
| water | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Why does my kitten refuse to drink from his water bowl? He never has! Instead, he drinks from any ... A: There could be several reasons. First, cats prefer very fresh, cool water. They also do not like the ... | |
| Older cat and a new kitten | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male cat named Riley, he is fixed and he is very friendly and gentle but very ... A: So far you've been doing a good job of introducing the 2 cats and by keeping Riley #1 so he doesn't ... | |
| cats and kittens: wierd behavior | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I've got two females cats (sisters) about just over 1yr old but younger than 2 yrs. They both ... A: I is best to leave the mother cats alone with the kittens and not disturb them. The mother cats are ... | |
| gracie female gray tabby 8 yrs old | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Here is the problem. The afternoon before around 4 PM Gracie was laying out in our fenced in ... A: Sorry to hear about your kitty. THis is one of many reasons I highly recommend keeping cats INDOORS ... | |
| Kitty Litter Problem | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I just got two new kittens and have two litter boxes as well. One kitten uses the litter box just ... A: Did your vet also check your kittens' stool for parasites? Worms are common in kittens and can cause ... | |
| Older kitten rough with younger kitten | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a 7-month-old neutered male kitten trapped feral but now totally domesticated. I just added ... A: Kittens can play very rough sometimes but severe injuries are rare. it's a good way for them to ... | |
| Returned cat | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: My male Tabby cat went missing for 2 months, I tried everything to find him put up posters and ... A: You are very lucky that your cat came back alive. There could be many reasons he went missing; a ... | |
| my cats behavior | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: okay so i have two cats that will be a year old in may08.. but lately one of my cats are starting ... A: If your cat is not spayed and has been outdoors I guarantee you she is pregnant. It's extremely ... | |
| My Cat Moonie | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: Here goes! My cat is VERY territorial, doesn't like anyone but my fiance and I. It is usually just ... A: Your idea of having the friend over a few times before you leave is perfect - it's best to change as ... | |
| death of my cat | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: my cat was 5 yrs hold and it passed away suddenly, they did an autopsy and said everything was 100% ... A: Jason, I am very very sorry to hear about the sudden death of your cat. Yes, it is possible that an ... | |
| mother cat and male cat (not the father) | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: My cat just had her first litter of kittens (she only had one though) and her and my male cat (hes ... A: First PLEASE have your cats spayed and neutered, along with the kitten. There are thousands of ... | |
| anal leakage | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: My cat is about 6 ot 7 months old and for the last couple of day I noiticed small pudles of what ... A: Please take your cat to the vet ASAP. There are a number of things that could be wrong and I can't ... | |
| Female 4 yr old cat | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: My 4 yr old spayed female cat has patches of very small dark brown spots to the skin surrounding her ... A: Christy, If they are not new, patches of color in the skin are normal in cats, especially cats with ... | |
| sheding fur | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: my cat "max" shed all year around and real heavy. is that a bad thing? and is there a way to stop ... A: Excess shedding is usually do to a lack of fatty acids in the diet. Switch your cat to a quality ... | |
| Loose Stool and One Peeing Mishap! | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: My cat Timmy is just over a year old. He's only ever peed outside the pan a couple of times. This ... A: Cats don't complain even when they are in a lot of discomfort or pain, so you have to watch for ... | |
| meowing | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: My female cat Kate wont stop meowing. i've had her for nearly eight months and she has never meowed ... A: Is your cat spayed? If not she may be in heat and she's "calling" to find a mate, and obviously the ... | |
| Strange behavior! | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I have had my cat Bentley for a little over 5 years. He was a rescued feral when I adopted him, and ... A: It sounds like Bentley had an experience that frightened him badly - a near miss with a car, a chase ... | |
| getting cat in house | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: My grandfather recently passed away. He had a cat that really only liked him. He was scared of ... A: I am sorry to hear of your grandfathers' passing. I am sure he would be happy to know you are ... | |
| older cat keeps hissing at kitten | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: Hopefully you can help me with this, I have a 6 year old female spayed cat that has always been ... A: It's not uncommon for an adult cat to feel threatened and annoyed by a kitten. However it's always ... | |
| feral cat questions | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: I am a new feral "cat lady." I got my first feral cat a year ago. I was looking for a mouser and ... A: Bless you for taking care of these cats and helping to spay and neuter feral cats in your area! ... | |
| adullt cat and kitten behavior | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I just got a 7 week old kitten and after a slow introduction he is surprisingly getting along with ... A: Your adult cat is likely doing this for several reasons; one is that many adult cats - male or ... | |
| Getting a second cat | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a big two-year-old orange male tabby. Until I got married four months ago, he and I lived in ... A: Good idea to do your research! Yes the personality of the new cat does matter quite a lot, but it ... | |
| Younger cat bullying older one | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old Selkirk Rex that I adopted 3 months ago. Thinking she needed a companion, I ... A: Dealing with multiple cats in the home can be a challenge sometimes - but I do find that even when ... | |
| Cat behavior | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: She always drags her food out of the bowl and plays with it all over the house. I cannot get her to ... A: Cats play with their food because they are hunters - but it's also likely that she's not really ... | |
| cat has diarreah | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: My cat gave birth to 5 kittens about 6 weeks ago. She is no longer feeding them and we have since ... A: If you have not already done so, your first step is to take your cat to the vet to be spayed, and ... | |
| Cat peeing outside of litter box | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: My cat has been a diabetic for about 2 yrs. Every since then he's been peeing outside of his litter ... A: You haven't mentioned how you manage your cat's diabetes. Is he on daily insulin? The tight ... | |
| weening a kitten | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 week old kitten, that I have been bottle feeding since He was a week old, now I can't get ... A: At five weeks, he may not yet be ready for weaning just yet - give him another week or so on the ... | |
| black on kittens tongue | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: We have a kitten who is about 6 weeks old. We have raised her since she was about 4 days old. My ... A: I have never seen this before, and it's definitely something I would consult the vet about. Normal ... | |
| Cat bonding | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: We call her Piper. Her mother was a feral cat. We brought Piper home where our two older cats ... A: Sometimes you have to separate out the formerly-feral cat for a while in order to bond. It's pretty ... | |
| Friends now Foe's | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I have two cats, a brother and sister from the same litter. They are almost 2 years old and have ... A: First of all, I will assume both cats are spayed and neutered. if not, that's your first problem! ... | |
| cat | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: when can i let my cat out? A: I am not sure if you are referring to a kitten, or did you just adopt a cat, or you just moved? A ... | |
| jinxx | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: its kelsey again, can she die from this kidney problem? I am so sad about the news. Does it hurt ... A: Yes she can die if that is indeed the problem - please take her to the emergency vet right away, the ... | |
| Jinxx. | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: I have an outdoor cat that I saved from a small town grocery store on a busy road. She has been very ... A: This is an emergency take her to the vet ASAP. Your cat probably started out with a urinary tract ... | |
| Spayed mom and 6 month old spayed kitten | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a Maine Coon mother who was spayed in May after she had a litter on Feb 1. We kept 1 female ... A: Yes this is often a result of traumatic experiences like visits to the vet. It could also be that ... | |
| irritated skin | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: About 3 years ago a friend and I adopted a pair of strays and have had them ever since. After we ... A: I tink you should bring TOger to the vet and have them take a look - it could be an abcess in the ... | |
| stray kitten | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: we have adopted a little kitten who we found outside. she is about 6 weeks. she will let us hold ... A: Kittens get used to being handled very quickly. Here are some tips on socializing her, even though ... | |
| two cats | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: ihave two cats brother and sister who we have had since weening,today we took the male to the vet ... A: Your male cat smelled different - he smells like fear, vet ad medicine and other animals. Take a ... | |
| Rescued a kitty. | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: Recently rescued a kitten, live in small town and can't get to a vet for a couple of days. Seems ... A: It is likely abrasion from running or walking on a hard surface... she should see a vet in acse it ... | |
| Hyperactive Cat | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I am desperate to get help. My pregnant daughter has an extremely active orange tabby he is only 3 ... A: First of all, I'd recommend taking a look at his diet, make sure he's getting a grain-free high meat ... | |
| Training older cat to use scratching post | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I recently adopted a two year old spayed cat. She will be an indoor cat only. I have a scratching ... A: You can train an adult cat to use a scratching post, it just takes some persistence! Two of my 3 ... | |
| My 3 and a half month old kitten | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: My kitten just recently had worms. We took her to the vet and the vet confirmed what we thought and ... A: I think you need to bring your cat back to the vet and explain about the vomiting right away. If she ... | |
| My boy cat attacks me! | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old orange male cat that always trys to grab me by the lag and bite me and scratch ... A: I recommend getting some large plush toys made for babies, or some of the oversize cat toys made of ... | |
| Cat soiling | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: ..I have three adorable cats that I rescued..one 9 years ago and two 8 years ago. I've never had a ... A: Cats as you know are generally very clean and they do not start soiling their home without good ... | |
| cat not eating | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend's cat has not been eating for almost 3 days now. She recently had a litter (about 8 ... A: Please, take the cat to the vet right away. Not eating for 3 days may have already caused serious ... | |
| My 9 yr cat and crying | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a 9 yr old tabby, who crys all the time, morning afternoon alone, or with me. This started ... A: I am sorry to hear about your recent loss. Your cat is definitely missing your other cat. Cats can ... | |
| excessive weight lost in my cat | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: my cat has lost alot of weight since having kittens 7 wks ago.Shes even smaller then before giving ... A: Lactating takes a lot out of the mother and it's not uncommong for mother cats to lose weight if ... | |
| feral kittens | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: A feral mother had a litter of 5 kittens in my backyard. I was told by my vet when the kittens begin ... A: Good work catching the kittens and planning to spay the mother cat! You've done the right thing - ... | |
| cats toilet training | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: about 4 weeks ago we adopted an abandoned 2 year old cat who had been dumped in a street in a cat ... A: It sound slike this cat has diarrhea, which she cannot control. She probably would use a litterbox ... | |
| Cat Urinates Inside | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: I adopted 10 yr old totally declawed spayed female cat from my vet. Since I got her home I realized ... A: It sounds like you are taking exceptionally good care of this poor kitty. I don't know how long you ... | |
| Kitten losing its long hair | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I just got a kitten 2 weeks ago. The kitten plays and eats and acts like a healthy kitten. The ... A: Don't worry many kittens shed the "kitten fur" and with long haired kittens it can seem like a lot ... | |
| Introudcing my cat's | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: Hi i have a 2 year old female cat who has been with me for only a few months i have recently got a ... A: I have written an article on how to introduce a new cat to your resident cat. Follow the steps here ... | |
| My cat | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: My cat has a bunch of clumpy hair on the side of him so bad that when i brush it , it doesn't go ... A: If you have never shaved a cat before, I recommend taking him to your vet or a groomer. Many cats ... | |
| Outdoor kittens without mother | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I just moved into a house and found a mother with 5 kittens. The mother I beleive has passed away ... A: It is very good of you to take care of these orphans and make sure they are all spayed/neutered etc. ... | |
| whats wrong with my cat | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: he is fifteen, so hes really old. his problem is that he is constantly getting skinnier every day. ... A: Have you taken your cat to see the vet? There are many things that could be the problem, from kidney ... | |
| feral kitten question | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about new kitten behavior. I have just recently rescued a very young kitten (named ... A: Good for you for taking in this poor little kitten. What you describe is actually pretty normal ... | |
| Training Kittens | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: we took in a pregnant feral cat some 2 months back. Although we were reluctant at first, as we have ... A: Kudos to you for taking in this pregnant kitty and her babies! It's very wise of you to make sure ... | |
| my cat | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: i have two cats Mack and Kayla , we had just got them maybe a month or so ago and this has never ... A: This is a common reaction to stress or anxiety, the cats are probably feeling stressed by the ear ... | |
| Aggessive sometimes unintellegent cat | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: We have a female cat who is about 3 years old, she has been fixed and we have had her since she was ... A: Good for you for deciding not to declaw your cat. Cats declawed due to aggression are likely to ... | |
| Both my cats act weird. | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: Everytime time I jingle something metal-like for eg. keychains, both my cats open their mouth and ... A: It might be that your cats' ears are hurting from the noise, if it's very loud. I think you are ... | |
| 2 cats in same household. | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: We have a 1yr-old kitten (m) who CONSTANTLY chases our 12-yr old cat.(f) He doesn't do anything ... A: Unfortunately this is normal behavior for a 1 year old cat. They have a lot of energy and would ... | |
| New Kitten | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a beauty queen name Star and she's now 8 weeks old. My 3 year old male king cat is hiss even ... A: It's usually best to introduce a new cat or kitten gradually, so the resident cat doesn't feel ... | |
| fat cat | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: i have an obese cat whose brain cannot register that he is full- or that's what the vet tried ... A: Obese cats are generally fat because most commercial cat foods are completely unsuitable for ... | |
| Queen behaviour | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: My cat Ziki has just had her first litter and are now 4 days old. She had only two which was ... A: At 4 days old the kittens will not be disciplined at all yet. Are you sure Ziki was biting the ... | |
| cat bothering neighbours | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: my cat has been throwing herself at the neighbours window trying to get at their indoor cat. she is ... A: Cats allowed outdoors loose are in a lot of danger - death or injury from cars, dog attacks, fights ... | |
| cat litter is gone but she is still producing milk | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: we had to give our cats kittens away when they reached 6 weeks old. the mother is still producing ... A: It will go away unless she is pregnant again. I hope you got her spayed right away so no more ... | |
| Indoor cat losing weight | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 indoor male cats that are both 3 years old. They are both mix breed and both have topped ... A: I wold definitely take both cats to the vet for an exam including a full blood panel. Especially ... | |
| strange behavior | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: my cat has been acting strangely for the past few days my family is pretty worried about him. He has ... A: When a cat is hiding like this it either means they are injured or ill, or something has frightened ... | |
| i need help | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: Well, I just got a cat. She is so adorable! But she keeps hiding. And everytime I hold her she runs ... A: It is normal for a new cat to be frightened in a new home - it takes a few weeks for them to settle ... | |
| My cat pees on my husband's side of the bed | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Ozzy is a 6yrs... She just got over a uti I gave her pills for 30 days she took them all. She was ... A: I am so sorry your kitty is sick. I went through this with my cat years ago, before I learned about ... | |
| Is My Cat Still Alive? | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I have this 4 or 5 year old male cat and hes an outdoor cat. We live in the country so its pretty ... A: Neissa, There is always hope, but it is NEVER safe for cats to roam loose outdoors. I grew up in ... | |
| Licking | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Could you tell me the spots where a cat cannot lick himself? I am applying topical medication ... A: Cats are very flexible and can reach any spot on their body except the back of the head easily. ... | |
| is my kitten normal? | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I have three 8 month old cats who are from the same litter. They were rescued from our garage when ... A: It is possible that she has some physical and mental disabilities - it's not uncommon for the runt ... | |
| My 3 year cat (Cuddles) | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: My cat is 3 years old, declawed, a good cat, but can be a mean little one. We are getting a new ... A: It's a good thing you are thinking ahead about how to make this work - it will take some time to get ... | |
| Thinking about getting a 2nd kitty. | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a neutered male cat and he's about 8 months old. I have been considering getting another cat ... A: I think a companion cat is a very good idea. Cats left alone during the day are generally more ... | |
| Why did my kitten die? | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I have been caring for a mother cat and her five kittens. The day before yesterday, I went in the ... A: Bless you for taking such good care of this mamma cat and her babies, and I am so very sorry about ... | |
| Two male cats | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: I've had a male cat for about a year now, I just recently adopted a cat from a friend who could no ... A: That was very nice of you to take on this new cat. It is definitely possibly to have 2 male cats get ... | |
| cat urinates in house and I'm pregnant | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a cat who will turn 2 years in August. I never had problems with him and since he was a very ... A: First you need to take your cat to the vet for a urinalysis. Most problems with urination are due to ... | |
| lactating spayed cat | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: Last Fall a delightful female cat came to our house. She was sick and we got her to a vet and we ... A: I am sorry to hear that your cat wasn't spayed in time to prevent her pregnancy in the first place, ... | |
| cats are fighting | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I have three cats one is 16yrs old , another is 8yrs old and the other is 3yrs old they have lived ... A: The most likely cause of this sudden fighting is redirected aggression - this occurs when one of ... | |
| anal glands | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: my kitty is 8 and is on a 2 times a day injection with PZI for diabetes, she is just overweight ... A: You can express her anal glands as often as necessary, probably abot once a week. My main concern ... | |
| feral cat aprox 8 months old | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: i recently (yesterday) adopted feral cat he doesnt eat drink period, bites ,scratches at slightest ... A: I don't know if you adopted him froma group and if they had made any socialization progress so far ... | |
| Hair-biting on abdoman | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: We have a ten-year-old neutered house cat, "Bud", who does not go outside at all except for vet ... A: First of all, obesity is as serious a health concern in cats as it is in humans. It leads to ... | |
| Phsycotic Kitten | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 week old Siamese X Birman kitten.i have had him for almost a month now. before i ask my ... A: Well I do think your kitten will grow out of this behavior, but it may not happen very soon! First ... | |
| My Alpha Female is starting to pee everywhere | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I have 6 cats. 5 indoor and 1 outside. No dogs. My first 2 females Ashley & Nicky are sisters and ... A: I'm glad you're taking Ashley to the vet first, because even though her bahavior is related to ... | |
| Cat behaviour | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: a stray cat has recently come to us and we love her to bits but she always jumps on our two cars ... A: Is it possible for you to make this kitty an indoor-only pet? outdoor cats are at very high risk for ... | |
| cat behaviour | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: Our Female cat has recently had kittes, they are now 9 weeks old, both kittes she had are staying at ... A: Sian, You must keep the dog separate from the cats at least until the kittens are grown. The mother ... | |
| can't leave my cats at home | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: can I take my 12 year old cats (one has IBD and feline herpes) to a vacation home for 1 1/2 months ... A: I know some people who take their cats with them for week-long vacations at cottages etc. With an ... | |
| feral mother cats all having litters in same location | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: I have 4 feral mothers, 1 about 2 years old and her 2 one year old daughters and another 1 year old ... A: Yes! I have observed this many times. Often the mother cats, and sometimes even grown offspring of ... | |
| Kitten bothersome at meal time. | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: My kitten is about 15 weeks old. He tries to get in our plates every time we sit down to eat or just ... A: Your kitten just wants to share the food you are eating - he can't understand that humans have rules ... | |
| Random Open Soars on my cat | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: Okay so i'm not sure if this falls under your 'expertise' i guess, but i can't afford a vet and i ... A: They probably are scratches, possibly hair was pulled out during a fight. It could also be injuries ... | |
| Male cat nursing off his brother | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: I recently brought home two male littermates from our local shelter. One of the brothers likes to ... A: Yes this is quite common in littermates, and normally the behavior goes away. They do it for ... | |
| cats & water | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 cats. I got both at the same time as kittens. They are now about 18 months old. One cat ... A: Some cats are just obsessed with water! I have one like this too. If I leave a glass of water on the ... | |
| Cat Urination Problems | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: My 13 year old cat has ALWAYS used her litterbox. Recently I noticed she started urinating on the ... A: You were a good cat caregiver by recognizing her problem - we all know how painful a UTI can be! ... | |
| Post-Spaying | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: my cats were spayed just 2 days ago. I'm just wondering how long it will take before the shaved ... A: You should start seeing fuzz (noticeably shorter than other hair but thick as usual) cover the area ... | |
| mama's mad | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: We took in a stray female and her 2 kittens that we found in our shed. That was over 9 months ago ... A: Mama cat is protecting her soon-to-be born kittens. Other adult cats have sometimes been known to ... | |
| Indoor cat wanting to be outside | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: We have a 4 yearold tabby, declawed and spayed who wants to go outside all the time and meows ... A: In most cases you just have to be resolute and ignore the meowing until the cat understands there ... | |
| Adopted Feral Cat Behavior 2+ years later | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: We socialized and adopted a 6 month old feral kitten back in December 2004. She adapted well to ... A: I've found that formerly- feral cats do sometimes react badly to a scare or unfamiliar situation. I ... | |
| Help-3 cats one is peeing on my stuff | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I have 3 cats. Someone is peeing on my stuff. I have taken them all to the vet and they are healthy. ... A: During this time you have not managed to catch the culprit at all? It' going to be necessary to ... | |
| Input please | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I just adopted an 8 week old kitten from a local humane society. She and her mother had been ... A: Good for you for adopting this poor baby from the shelter! It's very normal for a kitten her age to ... | |
| Cat's peeing on my porch | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: We moved into a house that had been vacant for three months. The neighbor has two male cats who ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your neglectful neighbors! I do have a few suggestions. First, try to ... | |
| Pregnant cat | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: Well I have a couple questions but I'll try to keep them short. I have a cat who's pregnant. I ... A: The cat's gestation period is about 9 weeks, and your kitty will have the kittens when she is ready. ... | |
| Very angry cat | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: My older female, Cocoa, is about five or six years old and neutered. She never had attitude problems ... A: I am saddened to hear that your 6 month old kitten is pregnant already, did you not get her spayed ... | |
| My cat is attacking my other animals after being spayed how do i stop it | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: my cat is being mean to my other animals after being spayed, she has lept at my eldest cat and ... A: I assume that this violent behavior only started aftre you had her spayed? How long ago was this? It ... | |
| Bringing the new baby home: | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: We got our beautiful little ragdoll girl yesterday, she is 9 weeks old and she came to us toilet ... A: Congratulations on your new kitten! It's not unusual for a new kitten to need some adjustment. 9 ... | |
| help, PLEASE!! | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: my 1 year old male cat Matais started peeing on specific things after I had my baby. He pees on the ... A: PLease take your cat to the vet ASAP! Most problems with urination outside the box are due to a ... | |
| stray had kittens | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: A stray cat that my father has been feeding had 5 kittens on 3/16 on my back porch in a large igloo ... A: I'm sorry bout the dead kittens, it is very sad. Sometimes there are 1-2 kittens that are too small ... | |
| Feral female adopted | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I had a feral female outside for over a year but was never able to tame her. She would come when I ... A: You have done your best to help this cat and her kittens, and you've been doing a great job by ... | |
| Kitty spayed or not??? | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I have two totally indoor kitties. Sadie is almost 5 years old and Olivia is about 3 years old. ... A: I'm not sure what symptoms Olivia is showing that are like being in heat - maybe you could follow up ... | |
| Cat sociability | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: We have a cat...10 1/2 months old. Recently we found a stray and she looks to be roughly the same ... A: How kind of you to take in this little stray cat. If the new cat and your resident cat are not yet ... | |
| my cats strange behavior | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have three cats. But my baby Daisy does something very strange that no one can seem to help me ... A: First of all I assume you've had her checked for all types of parasites, and there is no diarrhea or ... | |
| My 16year old Blue Point Siamese. | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I have had my Blue Point Siamase Cat "Chicago" Since I was 5 years old. I am now 22 and concerned ... A: It can be a bit stressful for cats to have a dog in the house - I know my cat *hates* dogs. But most ... | |
| cat bothering me | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1 and a half year old male cat who jumps onto my computer table when I am trying to work on ... A: Sounds like your kitty would like some more attention! My cat will do the same thing if I don't give ... | |
| Big Decision on Adding 1 or 2 kittens to Older Cat's Home | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I have an important decision to make very very soon. I had two cats. brother & sister for over 19 ... A: I know how you feel, it's always impossible to tell how things will work out until you try them. ... | |
| space | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: my name is Gaby and I'm asking do cats need a lot of space and can they resist the heat cause I'm ... A: Cats can be happy in a 1 bedroom apartment if you give them cat trees to climb for exercise and play ... | |
| 3yr old Moggy and 6w old bengal | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: I have recently purchased an 6w old bengal kitten, and i already had a 3yr old moggy from which i ... A: It takes time for a resident cat to accept a new companion. Cats are pretty territorial and need to ... | |
| Intergrating | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: we have two indoor cats that are both neutered males. They grew up together since they were kittens. ... A: How wonderful of you to bring the stray kitty indoors for a safe loving life. Your cat who hisses at ... | |
| Fixed cat in heat, is that possible?! | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I've been reading many posts on cats in heat, but they all say they are about to be fixed. This cat ... A: It is possible for there to be a tiny bit of ovarian tissue left behind during spay surgery, and ... | |
| drooling and smacking | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: My female cat for the past day and a half has been drooling and smacking her mouth. There is a ... A: Yes you should take your cat to the vet as soon as possible. The brownish tint is most likely blood ... | |
| Agressive Cat | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: We have a 1 1/2 year old cat, who usually doesn't give us any problems. However, several times he ... A: First of all, I commend you for keeping your kitty safe indoors, outside is just so dangerous for ... | |
| Female siamese cat.. | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 yr. old Schilling is manic. When I first got her, my now ex husband physically and verbally ... A: First of all, your kitty is definitely suffering food sensitivities and those dry "sensitive ... | |
| Cat is acting funny. | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a question for you.. I am getting a little concerned about my cat. I have a 2 year old male ... A: I would take him to the vet right away. Any sudden change in behavior could be a sign of illness. ... | |
| Behaviour problems in early weaned cats | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I rescued two kittens who were abandoned on the road at 4 weeks old and they are now 2 years old, ... A: Don't worry your 2 year old will start to mellow out as he gets older, he is at the peak of his ... | |
| Fighting Cats | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, about 4.5 years old - they are brothers, both neutered, and have never been apart a ... A: You have 2 separate but inter-related problems to deal with. Urinary tract problems are definitely ... | |
| My cat, Cole | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: He was just declawed and neutered last week Friday. I know its only been a week but in my previous ... A: Please take your cat back to the vet right away - they should be able to at least give you pain ... | |
| Cat Fights | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 female cats who are sisters. They are about 3 years old and spayed. I've had them since ... A: It is not very common for cats who normally get along to suddenly start to fight so aggressively, ... | |
| Female cat in heat but is spayed | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I adopted 2 female cats. They are sisters. I cat is constantly meowing and shivering ... A: It is possible for there to be a tiny bit of ovarian tissue left behind during spay surgery, and ... | |
| Are the worms gone? | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I have two young cats, they came from a humane society. After getting them both fixed the vet told ... A: Tapeworms are not detected in a regular fecal check, if your cat still has them you will eventually ... | |
| biting and losing fur | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a calico who is 4 years old who is biting the back of her legs and other parts of her body ... A: You probably don't want to hear this, but it probably is fleas! Usually you do not see fleas on ... | |
| my cat is acting funny and wanting to vomit but can not do so? | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: My cat is acting funny ever since i found her by the back door crying and not moving , and with her ... A: Dee, Even though your vet said she was fine, she obviously is still not fine. I can't diagnose her ... | |
| Food Question | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: I'm having trouble keeping my cat out of my roommate's ferrets pen. He gets in there when we aren't ... A: This is one of those situations it is pretty much impossible to train a cat to defer to your rules ... | |
| fighting cats | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: we both have 2yr old sterilised male cats and they keep fighting, mine nearly killed hers today as ... A: This fighting is only one of the many reasons I recommend keeping cats indoors or providing a fully ... | |
| Cat bites for no reason | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: Our cat, Gringo, is a year old. When we pet or rub her she will try to bite us,hard, for no reason. ... A: Since your cat is asking for attention and then biting, there are a couple more possibilities. One ... | |
| Cat behaving really strange | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I have two eight year old cats, both female and both from the same litter, Apache and Salem. They ... A: Please take your cat back to the vet (or perhaps a different vet) right away. As you know, eating ... | |
| would you help me with my article? | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: My name is Paula Maher. I am a student of Morris Journalism Academy and I am working as a ... A: I think the 2 worse mistakes made by people as cat owners are 1. allowing them outdoors loose and 2. ... | |
| Meds | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: My neighbor is medicating his cat with human amoxicillian. I freaked when I saw the label. He said ... A: Debbie, There is no such things as "human" or "cat" amoxicillin, they are exactly thr same. Many ... | |
| cat | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: my cat had a kitten 3 hours ago and still have not had any more how long should they take from each ... A: Amanda, If you are expecting more kittens you mean, no it would never take 3 hours. By now if there ... | |
| Whining and staring | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: We have two cats with two very distinctive personalities. Jazz is a quiet but affectionate little ... A: While it's quite possible that your cat's behavior is related to stress or anxiety about changes in ... | |
| Why behaving so bad? | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: My cat won't stop meowing lately and I keep on catching him peeing on my shoes! He crouches on my ... A: Cats urinate outside the box almost always due to medical problems. Your cat may have a bladder ... | |
| kitties | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: My 10 week kitten and 6yr cat seem to play rough with each other. Is this just normal cat playing? ... A: Yes it's pretty normal and if neither is getting hurt beyond an occassioal scratch they are having ... | |
| hair loss Nervous breakdown | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a cat who is 3 and October last year we moved house to a different area, she seemed to settle ... A: The most common cause for hair loss is allergies - either contact or food allergies. Flea allergies ... | |
| cat throwing up | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: I think my cat has been in heat and may have gotten pregnant. She has been throwing up and I don't ... A: Cats don't generally vomit due to pregnancy. If she has thrown up a few ties she probably ate ... | |
| Cat behavior | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a nine month old kitten, male..And figured I'd get him a playmate for when nobody is home, so ... A: I assume the male is neutered and the female is spayed? If not get that done ASAP because of course ... | |
| When cats breast harden | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: After a 2 months when my cat gave birth, all of them disappeared for some reason, and when we ... A: What you should do is get your cat spayed right away before she has more kittens. Here is a resource ... | |
| Litterbox problem | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a house full of loving kitties. A few months ago, we brought home two adoptees, and ... A: It's good that you schedules a vet check - be sure to bring a fresh stool sample, because this could ... | |
| Moving with 3 cats | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: I just finished reading another answer that you gave regarding inappropriate spraying. I have 3 cats ... A: Have your cats lived together for some time? Is this new behavior? I assume all are spayed or ... | |
| One cat, or two? | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: I have adopted a cat like 5 months ago and he is a really really shy cat when other people are ... A: I do think that you should consider getting another cat to keep your current cat company. Do you ... | |
| cat throwing up | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: for the past few days my one cat has been throwing up undigested food, it is not a hairball. I was ... A: It could be a hairball which is stuck and not coming up, or your cat could have a stomach virus, be ... | |
| help! | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: My cat Lucy cries whenever we touch her on the rear end. Also, her coat sometimes has a greasy feel ... A: I need more information to help you - how old is Lucy? Does she go outdoors? Has she ever been hit ... | |
| Cat's in heat. | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: I had Dallas neutered when he was a kitten. And he has sprayed or urinated in our house many times ... A: Cats urinate outside the box almost always due to medical problems. Your cat may have a bladder ... | |
| worms | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a trapped feral cat that I got in early december. For the past three days I've noticed a ... A: Yes chances are it is a tape worm. They break off in segments (full of eggs) and come out in the ... | |
| Cat's in heat. | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I have to babies, a male and a female (cats). My London (female) is about 8 months old. She's been ... A: You are right, your cat is in heat! These are the classic signs of a cat in heat. Cats in heat are ... | |
| Himalayn and PKD | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a himalayn cat, age 18, with PKD. Her right kidney has enflammed to the size of a baseball. ... A: I am sorry your older kitty has started to show signs of her age. But if she is purring, eating ... | |
| scratching | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: My baby, Precious, scratches the floor when he is done eating. Why does he do this? A: Often, especially if the cat can't finish the meal in one sitting, he wants to make sure that 1. no ... | |
| Whistling To My Cat | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could answer my question on cat behavior. My cat is like a dog, she ... A: My guess would be that she associates the whistle with pleasant things, like food and affection, and ... | |
| Declawed | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I recently took in a stray cat with all four paws declawed. He was hanging out in my mom's yard for ... A: What a wonderful person you are to take in this poor kitty. I don't know who would mutilate a cat ... | |
| MY CAT THROWING UP | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: .Do you think that maybe I am giving her too much of can food??She eats can food and dry food.. A: Jasna, Cats sometimes throw up when they eat too much too fast. Is she throwing up undigested food ... | |
| in heat | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: my kitten is just going into heat and what can i do to help her or clam her. A: Cats can and should be spayed BEFORE they come into heat. Call your vet and schedule an appointment ... | |
| . | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: my cat recently had cat cystitis, i went to the vets and my cat was put on a course of ... A: You are right and your boyfriend is wrong! Cystitis (bladder infection) can be very stubborn and ... | |
| Cat sneezing blood | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: My cat was missing for 7 days when i finally found him he was alive despite the cold temperatures we ... A: If this was my cat I would take him to the vet immediately, in fact I would never have waited 5 days ... | |
| thick, dark yellow urine | 2/4/2007 |
| Q: ! I read one of the articles you recommended- on cats and thirst- Mikey, my cat, he wants to drink ... A: Diabetes is fairly uncommon in a cat this young (you said 4 years old I think) but that doesn't make ... | |
| thick, dark yellow urine | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: My male cat is 4 yrs old- I have never had liter problems with him. Recently, he started urinating ... A: Thick urine and urinating outside the box is normally a sign of urinary tract problems. The "fatty ... | |
| Introducing a young cat into a household with two 10yr old cats | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: My sister has recently split with her partner and moved in with me. I have two short hair tabby's, ... A: It's nice of you to let your sister and her kitty come live with you, and a good idea to think ... | |
| meowing | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I have had my cat for 7 years and he is very loving and relaxed. The big problem is that recently ... A: I can sympathize my cat went through a stage like this! Cats are of course nocturnal animals, but ... | |
| my cat | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: my cat is a girl an she has 2 boy cats at me window she has had one litter an the all 4 died cos she ... A: Your cat is most likely in heat and needs to be spayed right away. Here is a website that will ... | |
| cat question | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I adopted a kitten off the street, I have had him for about 6 months, taken him to the vet, all of ... A: It is possible for cats to change color as they mature - there is a beautiful color that starts out ... | |
| 2 very different cats | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 cats. Thomas is about 9. I adopted him when he was around 5 and he came from a 2 cat ... A: First of all kudos to you for rescuing a poor (now) toothless stray cat! For the fighting situation, ... | |
| my cat is suffering | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: How are you? my cat is almost one year now, she is showing the symptoms of HEAT, crying, meowing, ... A: Yes your cat is suffering, and YOU have the power to end that by spaying her right away. Please ... | |
| Young cat peeing in my bed! | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: my 4 month old kitten started peeing in my bed a couple of time, so I made her sleep in the bath ... A: Cats urinate outside the box almost always due to medical problems. Your cat may have a bladder ... | |
| Cat Behavior Problem | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: Just to give you a little history:My cat will be 4 years in May. I found him on my front porch left ... A: Cat are very sensitive to moods and emotions. Your cat certainly picks up on your husband's negative ... | |
| cat behavior? | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: Tina, We adopted a cat about 2 months ago. She was found with the rest of her litter abandoned at ... A: I have seen kittens growl and guard their "bird" before. Your kitty thinks she has a real bird to ... | |
| urinating on new sofa | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: Tina, I just bought a new sofa replacing an old worn out couch and the cat is urinating on it when I ... A: First of all, cats urinate outside the box almost always for medical reasons. Please take your cat ... | |
| Kitten too aggressive and not affectionate | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: Where to begin??? I foud my kitten when she was only 3 weeks old,so we bottle fed her and all that ... A: All this is pretty normal behavior for a cat! Most cats only want to be held or petted when they ... | |
| helping 2 year old Siamese/Lynx point adjust | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: Just brought home a beautiful 2 year old Siamese/Lynx point from the humane society yesterday. Not ... A: How wonderful that you adopted your new friend from the shelter. Hiding under the bed for up to a ... | |
| did my cat catch a cold? | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: My cat seems to be sick. He is an indoor cat, about 13 years old. His symptoms include drool/snot on ... A: Please find another vet and take your cat right away. Cats can get colds but indoor cats with no ... | |
| Young cat harassing older cat & peeing everywhere | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: I have two cats, one older 14 and one 3 years old, both spayed females. The younger cat has taken to ... A: First I would take your younger cat in to the vet for a thorough exam. Tell your vet about the ... | |
| Siamese cats' eye issue | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: I have two male Siamese cats. Both seem to be in good health. However, both constantly have mucus in ... A: Without seeing your cats, I would say that I would not be *too* concerned about this. It's possible ... | |
| very sick cat | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: My cat is very sick. He has lost a lot of weight over the past three months. This past week, he ... A: PLease take your cat to a vet IMMEDIATELY! You should not wait 3 months. He may have a serious ... | |
| 2 Cat Household | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: We have had 1 cat for about 10 years, moved with her to a new house 6 years ago. We found a kitten ... A: Usually, by the time 2 years have passed, most cats will at least tolerate eachother. But in some ... | |
| Male cat behavior | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old male black and white long hair kitten,Jorge, and he has got to be the funniest ... A: Jorge sounds like a delightful and entertaining kitten! If you do not get him neutrered, yes he will ... | |
| Manx cat | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: Yesterday enroute to the vet our cat urinated on the towels inside her carrier. As we were waiting ... A: It sounds like you have a very special, wonderful cat! Licking her urine was probably a ... | |
| Bathing | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: Can I bathe our cats more than once a month? And, if I can how often is safe? A: Unless your cat gets something on her fur such as oil, there is no need to ever bathe your cat! Cats ... | |
| DEAD CAT | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: :FROM KATHLEEN A: I am sorry to hear your friend's cat died. I don't think it is a good idea to give a cat to someone ... | |
| Belly Lump in my Cat | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I just recently noticed a pretty good sized lump (about the size of a lemon)on my cats belly. It ... A: It's pretty normal for this small fat deposit to develop. It's kind of like a cat beer gut :) Just ... | |
| cat behavior | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I have 3 neuterd cats who have been together since they were kittens. They always got along, but ... A: It is unusual for cats who normally get along to suddenly start to fight so aggressively. There are ... | |
| whining cat | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: it's a boy and i think he's been neutered and everything. he just crys and whines all the time ... A: How recently did you adopt your cat? You have to put yoruself in your cat's place - he is in a new ... | |
| My little Cat Burglar... | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have 2 cats, Blair who is almost a year old, and Lily who is 7 months. My ... A: I can't think of any way to stop this behavior, cats don't have a way of knowing that the other toys ... | |
| mother cat | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a mother cat that i have just gotten rid of her kittens they where 9 weeks old. Now 2 days ... A: It sounds like a mammary infection, which is very painful and will kill her if left untreated. ... | |
| problem with my cat | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: How are you? I have a 10 month old Persian hairy cat. her hair is badly tangled (? by chewing gum)i ... A: Persian hair is very prone to tangles and matts, and it is unlikely that you can remove them now. I ... | |
| Cat Behavior | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: How do i train a kitten to use a litter box? A: Most kittens learn from their mother how to use a litterbox. However some kittens taken from the ... | |
| inheriting new cats | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I have recently, (last night) gained 2 cats to come and live in my home with a 1 yr old cat that ... A: The article I have written here: http://catnet.stanford.edu/articles/introducing_cats.html Should ... | |
| old cat becoming affectionate | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: i have a 12 year old female fixed cat and 3 other cats. she has always been antisocial. when the ... A: It's not uncommon for older cats to take a very long time to get used to changes, such as the ... | |
| Inside/Outside Cat Training | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: I know some people who have cats and they are trained to go outside to go to the bathroom, I was ... A: No I don't have tips on this idea, because my cats all live indoors only. I do not recommend at all ... | |
| CAT LICKING BUM | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: Just got an 4 m/o kitten from the pound. My 2 y/o cat has taken to licking the new kittens bum, I ... A: Usually butt-sniffing, as unattractive as it is to us, is the cats' way of finding out what the ... | |
| Queen, keeps moving her kittens. | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: ) I have a tabby cat, whom is about 2 years old. She has had 3 litters prior to the most recent ... A: You're right I think she is worried about something. In this case I would move her and the kittens ... | |
| Kitty Litter - odor and tracking | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: We use Tidy Cat scoop with Crystals and found there was NO ODOR in the room we keep the litter boxes ... A: The litter Welcome Matt works well to reduce tracking: http://www.litterwelcomemat.com I don't ... | |
| Cat Behavior change | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: My Female cat has started attacking men when they come in the house for no reason, and before she ... A: Mi Michelle, Are you certain this behavior is only towards men? That would be very unusual. I ... | |
| Kittens Nursing | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: Help! I have 5 Kittens that are 5 weeks old and there mom got hit by a car and is no longer with us. ... A: Bless you for saving these orphaned kittens. At five weeks kittens can start to eat mushy canned ... | |
| vocal cat | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: My cat is very vocal to be honest he's driving me mad at the moment especally as I am having a lot ... A: Cats may be vocal for a numbr of reasons, but it sounds like your cat may be bored or lonely. Cats ... | |
| Stray Cat Spayed? | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a stray female just over a year. Is there a way to determine whether she has been spayed? ... A: I'm sorry I am not allowed to answer you by email, all questions must pass through AllExperts for ... | |
| inflamation / infection after declaw | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: My cat had an infection (doctor said not an abcess) that would not go away. It was by his front du ... A: I am sorry to hear about your cat's infection and ongoing inflammation. Inflammation after a surgery ... | |
| Aggression from new cat | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: We have had a situation going on for the last six months that is completely upsetting our entire ... A: Sorry it took be a couple of days to get back to you, I’ve had a terrible cold this weekend. First ... | |
| Cat behaviour | 10/19/2004 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old female cat called Ziggy whom I've had for 3 and a half years. She came from a ... A: You're right, your kitty has separation anxiety. She has been abadoned at a shelter and maybe the ... | |
| introducing a dog to 3 cats - any advice? | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: perhaps your experience with "wild" cats will help with finding a safe and civilized way of ... A: I think you can do this successfully, here are some pointers. First of all, it is always easier to ... | |
| cat hissing and odd behavior | 10/17/2004 |
| Q: Our cat is about 1 1/2 years old. It has some of the oddest behavior! Nothing like any other cat we ... A: I assume your cat is spayed? Some of the behavior you describe sounds like a female in "heat". If ... | |
| Feral Cats | 8/17/2004 |
| Q: We were feeding some ferral cats, we managed to tame them though to some degree, and we feeding them ... A: It is good of you to be concerned about these cats and to have helped them out so far. Feral cats ... | |
| Blood Breath | 7/9/2004 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old female cat. I have recently noticed specks of blood in her breath. She likes ... A: Beth, Blood coming out of your cat's mouth is very serious. It could be a dental problem - a broken ... | |
| Tiny kitten | 7/8/2004 |
| Q: My Doberman Pinscher brought home a kitten after the rains. We have had it for almost 4 weeks, it ... A: You should definitely take the kitten to the vet for a check, and bring along a stool sample when ... | |
| agressive behavior | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: 5 male 3 female all neutered. The problem I am having concerns one of my female cats Megan she is 3 ... A: It sounds like each of the other cats are trying to dominate her in order to be the top cat - a ... | |
| In need of advice about my cats... | 7/5/2004 |
| Q: I would love your advice on my situation: In 1999, my girlfriend and I got four cats - all from the ... A: I think you should take Teddy. If you have a special bond with you, he'd be happy to live with you ... | |
| cat behavior | 7/4/2004 |
| Q: my 7 yr old nuetered male cat has been humping his 6 yr old son, this has been going on for about 3 ... A: First of all I assume the son is also neutered? It's unusual for such a sudden behavior change to ... | |
| cat behavior problem | 7/3/2004 |
| Q: I have a VERY BAD cat behavior problem. I've got three cats. A rescued mother and daughter, Ozzie ... A: Aggression can be very hard to deal with - especially when you love all the cats involved! It is ... | |
| Catching my semi-feral | 7/2/2004 |
| Q: I have a two year old female brown tabby who started out as a foster cat, (I do fostering for a ... A: Keep up the great work it sounds like you are really doing some good things! I have been faced with ... | |
| refusing the litter box | 7/1/2004 |
| Q: about a year and a half old. The end of April I had her declawed and spayed. Since then she has ... A: As I said I am sure you didn't know about declawing beforehand, many people do not unfortunately! ... | |
| Cat food vs dog food--dry food | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: Which is it that can not eat the other food due to digestion problems ie Can cats eat dry dog food ... A: Cat and dog food is fairly different in many ways. Cats are obigate carnivores, meaning they have to ... | |
| Cat Behavior - Multi cat household | 6/11/2004 |
| Q: I have adopted many strays (16!) and neutered all of them. All live both indoors and outdoors and ... A: Good work you are doing, I know there are a lot of problems for feral cats in Greece and that many ... | |
| new kitten | 6/10/2004 |
| Q: well i have two healthy 6 yr old male cat's. to make a long story short, i saved a female kitten ... A: Congratulations on the new kitten and good work saving him from death. Every kitten needs a person ... | |
| cat licking | 5/24/2004 |
| Q: We have two cats, a 10 year old female and a three year old male. When we introduced the male two ... A: You are right often these types of behaviors can start because of stress or depression and then ... | |
| kitty misbehavior | 5/21/2004 |
| Q: We just adopted a 9 week old kitten from the shelter a week ago. All week everything was fine, we ... A: There's no need to surrender this little guy. It's quite common for kittens to have some problems ... | |
| introducing new cat to other cats | 5/19/2004 |
| Q: I am bringing home a newly adopted cat to my three other cats.The new one is female, and the others ... A: I know it's always a difficult thing to bring home a new cat and be afraid they will upset the ... | |
| Cat Problem | 5/17/2004 |
| Q: We've had 2 sister cats for a little over half a year now. When we brought them home one of them had ... A: Inappropriate urination is one of the most common problems I address, and in almost every case the ... | |
| Two cats that do not get along | 5/11/2004 |
| Q: You were recommended by one of my friends and I've been watching for an opening to ask you this ... A: Just like people, sometimes cats have personalities that just clash. But most cats can learn to ... | |
| Cat urination outside of litter box | 5/10/2004 |
| Q: My cat is a 6-yr.-old North American shorthair--loving, trusting, friendly, good with children and ... A: I need a bit mroe information; has he been spraying consistently since you brought him home as a ... | |
| multi-cat household problems | 4/28/2004 |
| Q: one of the feral kittens i've saved/socialized has become a resident with me and my two adult spayed ... A: Good work svaing these kitties, they are lucky you found them! First of all, adult food is fine for ... | |
| wild/untame cat ??? | 4/23/2004 |
| Q: Sorry for the lengthy letter, but I do want you to have all of the details as described in your ... A: Well this is one lucky kitty that she has found you in an area that sounds unwilling to give her (or ... | |
| Cat Problem | 4/21/2004 |
| Q: I am in desperate need of advice about one of our cats (we have 3). Our cat is 8 years old and we ... A: Please show both these responses to your husband, I think you should discuss them with him. I don't ... | |
| Cat Problem | 4/20/2004 |
| Q: I am in desperate need of advice about one of our cats (we have 3). Our cat is 8 years old and we ... A: A bit of further info will help me answer better: 1. Has this cat ever used the litterbox at all ... | |
| adding a third cat | 4/15/2004 |
| Q: I have recently inherited a male cat. I already have 2 1 male, 1 female. The new cat has been here ... A: I am very sorry to hear that your father has passed away. I am sure he was happy to know that you'd ... | |
| Cat is extra-needy | 4/14/2004 |
| Q: I have a grey tiger cat, 5 years old. I got her from the Humane Society when she was a kitten, and ... A: Since your cat had been used to sleeping in bed with you, she must feel a bit lonely now that she is ... | |
| cat has had a scary experience?! | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: 2 days ago my Maine Coone cat came running into the house, obviously terrified of something. he is ... A: For soem reason I just got your question now, so I hope by now your cat is back to normal... You ... | |
| Behavior problems/incessant meowing | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: Almost a year has passed since I adopted Niles (almost 3yrs. old). I found him at a local shelter - ... A: It sounds like Niles is a bit hyper-active. I have several suggestions, and the first one you ... | |
| old kitty | 4/9/2004 |
| Q: We have an old male cat, 17 or 18 years old. He's having some health problems, which we are ... A: Sounds like you are doing your best to make your senior kitty healthy and happy! First of all, I'm a ... | |
| behavior at sleeptime | 4/4/2004 |
| Q: I just brought home our family's first cat from the animal shelter. He is 14 months old and very ... A: Congratulations on your new family member, and good work saving a life by adopting from a shelter! ... | |
| Urine | 4/2/2004 |
| Q: My male cat (Ozzy)has been going potty in my home and he smells like urine too. Ozzy just started ... A: You need to bring Ozzy to a vet immediately. He probably has a bladder infection but he could also ... | |
| cat door | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: My cat insists that I accompany her to the cat door to go onto the porch to eat. She returns inside ... A: Your cat probably feels afraid to go out on her own. And rightly so! Cats allowed outside are ... | |
| remove cat smell | 2/3/2004 |
| Q: ok, I live across the street from an Elem. school. I went out the other morning and found a cat ... A: It was good of you to take care fo this poor victim of tragedy. Perhaps he had an owner who can at ... | |
| cat doors | 1/24/2004 |
| Q: I'm wanting to get a cat door for my cat who is 1 yr old as she is constantly wanting to go in and ... A: If you were to install a cat door as is in that door your cat would have a very hard time getting ... | |
| Behaviour problems - please help | 1/23/2004 |
| Q: My cat Tom is too clever for his own good. He will do anything when he is hungry – such as: open ... A: First of all when you go away you may want to consider boarding him at a vet clinic or kennel. That ... | |
| Urination or Behavioral Problem | 1/20/2004 |
| Q: My 1 year old neutered male kitten is urinating on clothes in the laundry room, which happens to be ... A: When you say the litter has not been changed in 2 days do you mean you have not cleaned it at all? ... | |
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Tina
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I can answer questions on: cat nutrition and diet, behavior, behavior problems, training, general health, socialization/taming feral cats, TVAR, trapping feral cats, feline nutrition, and cat care. My favorite questions are on the topic of nutrition and I have special experience with hyperthyroidism in cats. Please do NOT ask me if you should take your cat to the vet - if you have any reason to suspect your cat is ill or injured please call your vet immediately!
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5 years as volunteer adoption co-ordinator for a nonprofit volunteer cat rescue group. Experience working in a veterinary clinic. Current occupation: Research Scientist.
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MS Biomedical Science
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