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| Subject | Date Asked |
| cat ? | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: What are dark spots showing up on my 13 year old cats nose? A: This is commonly called "Feline Acne". It's not anything to worry about. You can take a soapy ... | |
| Is there such a non talkative siamese? | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: Well he does talk if he is hungry or if he sees you on the roof and that's pretty much all does. And ... A: Yes, it is perfectly normal. Some Siamese are more talkative than others. It all depends on the ... | |
| Pregnant cat spit up hair ball | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: This stray came to us last November and got pregnant a few weeks later. As best I can tell, she is ... A: I think your cat just loves the wet food better and that is why she is not eating the dry as much. ... | |
| Cat Behavior | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Our cat is 13 years old and when she awakes from sleep she then meows for food. No matter what you ... A: It's hard to say. Perhaps she is not really meowing for the food, but for some attention. I know my ... | |
| My cats keep weeing and spraying everywhere..i need help !!! | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: i am wondering if you could give me some advice ?? i have 2 Siamese cats, they are brothers, age 3 ... A: You do have a problem that's for sure. I commend you for not just throwing your cats out! When you ... | |
| my cat Jake | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 13 yr old cat whom I rescued when he was 3. He has never been healthy or robust and he has ... A: You certainly have done something right if you rescued him when he was three and now he is 13!! If ... | |
| sore on kitten's head | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My newly adopted kitten has a small round sore on her head by her ear. It has a white crusty look. ... A: It sounds like your kitten may have ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection but is treatable. You ... | |
| weeing and pooping ANYWHERE | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a 12 week old female Egyptian Mau. She has been litter trained since day 1 but lately she has ... A: She can be spayed at anytime now. Call your Veterinarian and ask what age they recommend. Some like ... | |
| one or two cats/kittens | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 siamese kittens...i have the mother and am keeping 2 of her kittens. I have a couple of ... A: I personally think it's always best to have two! But I know there are many people that have only one ... | |
| Fear Aggression between house cats? | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I have two Siamese cats, George and effie, we got our cats as kittens and they are both 5 years old. ... A: Obviously, the cats were traumatized when the strange cat tried to attack them. Also, cats do NOT ... | |
| I think my cat is pregnant!! | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: Since bringing her home I have noticed alot of weird changes. She eats more than our other cat, she ... A: Kirsten, She may be pregnant. If she is restless, she may be trying to find a place to have her ... | |
| When do cats stop growing | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a cat from a private cat shelter that takes in strays and does a complete work up on them ... A: Your cat should be just about at his full growth. Cats normally achieve their maximum growth at one ... | |
| farrel kitten is she sick | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: On Christmas eve we went out to our shed to retrieve some gifts we had hidden in there and found ... A: Yes, she does need to see a Veterinarian and she is also old enough to be spayed. It may take a ... | |
| Excessive Sneezing | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: My 12 year old neutered male cat has been having sneezing fits for about 2 weeks now. We took him ... A: Yes, it could very well be allergies. Animals have allergies just like humans. I wouldn't take him ... | |
| Thin Cat | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: !! First off, I want to thank you for your time and any advice you may have. I have a quick ... A: Some cats are just naturally slender, but I agree that if you can feel the backbone that they may be ... | |
| kitty birth? | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: we adopted a cat about a month or so ago, and she was pregnant. she is very bulgy, and she has ... A: She could possibly be ready to go into labor. Here are some good tips about birthing kittens. ... | |
| kitten coloring | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I took in a stray cat that appears to have some Siamese characteristics. One of her kittens is ... A: No, it won't turn grey or black. It will probably have the coloring of a seal point Siamese. The ... | |
| My cat is having kittens. | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: My cat Tinker-bell is having her first litter. I have no idea what to do or how to help. I plan on ... A: So, kittens are on the way! Maybe you didn’t get your cat spayed in time, or perhaps you inherited ... | |
| new kittens | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: Have a cat that has just had 4 kittens, two were stillborn the kittens were born overnight in our ... A: As long as the father cat doesn't hurt the kittens, I don't see any reason why he can't be with ... | |
| worms | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I have found a stray cat and started feeding her and all of a sudden she threw up brown stuff and a ... A: She has roundworms. You can buy over the counter medication in the pet section of Walmart, or at a ... | |
| Cat Urine . . . | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a huge problem: My wedding is in less than 2 months and i just found that my cat urinated on ... A: Since it's your wedding dress, you may want to take it to be professionally cleaned. If you want to ... | |
| cat/kitten introductions | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I have had cats for many years. A few months ago, my 14 year old Ollie passed away. I have a 10 year ... A: If Baloo doesn't try to hurt the kitten,I would leave them out together. You have already done the ... | |
| 10 week old Sibling Kittens | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend just got two kittens today and I know he doesn't know too much about caring for them. ... A: Kittens are so much fun! They need to have their first set of kitten shots now. A booter should be ... | |
| My Cats Have Started Fighting | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I have two male (un-neutered) cats, one aged 2 years and the other two months younger. I have had ... A: YES, take them to be neutered as soon as you can. They have reached the age that their hormones are ... | |
| is this food safe? | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I want to know if "Royal Canin special Exigent dry food for fussy" cats is ok. I heard that rice is ... A: The only foods that I know that was recalled were the canned or moist packaged foods. I am not aware ... | |
| male kitten mating? | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: We just brought a 4 month old male kitten into our home, and we already have a 10month old female. ... A: I am not a breeder, so I don't know for sure, but I think that he can. You should have him neutered ... | |
| 2 year old cat urinating all over | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: My calico is 2 years old. She has had 2 litters. We kept one of her babies from her last litter. My ... A: It takes time and patience but cats can be re-trained to use a litter box. If you will follow ... | |
| newborn kittens | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: I have 4 newborn kittens. They are 4 weeks old. I need to know when to start giving them food and ... A: You can start giving them a mushy mixture about five weeks old. Take a good dry cat food and ... | |
| A Friends Feral Cat | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: My friend was in a house fire and lost everything but what she was wearing. Everyone got out,plus ... A: First, let me say that I am so sorry for your friend! What a horrible thing to have to experience. ... | |
| is moodiness common in cats? | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old female mixed maine coon cat whom I picked out from the shelter 6 months ago. ... A: I'm not sure why she would do that. It could have something to do with her background before you got ... | |
| cat eye | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: My 4 year old cat has quite recently started walking around with its nictitating membrane half ... A: I wouldn't worry unless it doesn't go back. This sometimes occurs when there is infection, so if ... | |
| Kitty is aging | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: My cat is about 10 years old and seems like she lost all the pep in her step. She was never the type ... A: As your subject line states, your kitty is aging. She won't be quite as active, however, if she ... | |
| barn kittens | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: We have a cat that had kittens in the hay loft in our barn. The momma cat is very friendly, so ... A: Your adopted cat sounds like a very good mother! And it sounds like she is there to stay! I hope ... | |
| My siamese has sores all over his body | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: My siamese cat has sores all over his body. He's been to my vet twice. The first time he was given ... A: Are you sure your cat doesn't have fleas? Cats with flea allergies will have sores all over their ... | |
| cat's belly | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: Helly Becky, My cat Skeeves was spayed on January 22, 2007. She had her stitches removed and ... A: I presume you are referring to a dog's age 1 year=7 human years. I don't know if that's valid, and ... | |
| HELP | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: my cat just had kittens and she has no milk. They were born about 9 hours ago and haven't eaten ... A: You need to act IMMEDIATELEY! Go to your nearest pet supply store and buy a kitten bottle and some ... | |
| Neutured 5 month old male - Angy | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I adopted brother & sister kittens, I had the female spayed two days ago and the male today. When ... A: I don't think it's the actual surgery that has changed your kitty, it's all the change that has ... | |
| Fever in my cat | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: my kitten is 9 months old and has always been very healthy. she wasn't being her playful self & i ... A: If she is still not well in the morning, call your Vet. To be honest, I am not sure if there is a ... | |
| Water Bowl Problems | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a 7-8 month old female, non-spayed, polydactyl mackeral tabby. We got her when she was around ... A: I actually have a kitten that was doing the same thing....the part about tipping the bowl over. I ... | |
| new dog vs. old cat | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I came across your email surfing the web on advice about my cat. I have a cat, Kasey, and she's ... A: Cats do not like change, and since your cat is older, it is double so! This is a situation that is ... | |
| getting cat into carrier | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: ). I have another question - this one is about Gus's sister, Madison, who is one and a half years ... A: The best way I have found to get a reluctant cat into a cat carrier is the put the carrier on its ... | |
| Cat scratches himself | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: Lately, I have noticed that my cat has been scratching himself alot - he is an indoor cat only and I ... A: In some animals, only ONE flea can cause an allergic reaction. Buy a flea comb. They are not ... | |
| New cat won't eat | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: After one of our 16-year-old cats passed away, we were "adopted" by an 8-year-old boy cat at the ... A: He hasn't eaten in ten days??? I can't believe he is still playful and happy! You can force feed ... | |
| Sick Cat | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: Just recently my cat is not been playing just lying around doing nothing she used to be playful and ... A: As cats get older, they are not quite as playful as when they were little kittens. If she is eating ... | |
| My poor little siamese | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I noticed today that while I was on the phone, my back door was open and my 1 year old male Siamese ... A: Actually, he will be a much better pet once he is neutered. He will no longer have the urge to want ... | |
| How long does a cat after birth bleed? | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a cat named Precious who just had 3 kittens, this in not her first litter. She is on her 3rd ... A: Hey Lori! No, this is not normal at all. I think she has at LEAST one kitten blocking the birth ... | |
| SORES ON THE MOUTH | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: MY CAT HAS A BUNCH OF BLACK HEAD LOOKING SORES ON HIS MOUTH THAT JUST APPEARED THE BIG ONES ARE ... A: Are you feeding your cat from a plastic bowl? If so, your cat could have an allergic reaction to the ... | |
| My Cat Is Lonely ? | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I moved from a park home where my cat could roam freely, to an apartment with a large balcony. My ... A: Most certainly YES! Your cat would love the company and companionship! At first there will be some ... | |
| Stranger Cats; New Place | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm going off to college soon where I'll be living in an apartment. I want to bring my Siamese with ... A: I have to warn you that cats do not like change and it might be hard on your older Siamese, ... | |
| Cat peeing everywhere | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a calico cat that is about 8 years of age. In my house we also have 3 other cats including ... A: The aluminum foil works really good too... cats hate to walk on it! If it continues, you may want to ... | |
| Cat peeing everywhere | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a calico cat that is about 8 years of age. In my house we also have 3 other cats including ... A: Sometimes cats have to be re-trained to use a litter box. I have written some instructions that I ... | |
| Kitten trying to nurse | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a kitten that is about 10 or 11 weeks old, and another cat that is about a year and a half. ... A: Your kitten is seeking and receiving comfort from your older cat. I think that is so cute! I ... | |
| stray cat | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm thinking that maybe its from scratching too much (maybe ear mites). Because I'm not sure what ... A: It could be fleas, but more than likely it is ear mites, as you guessed. Ear mites can be very ... | |
| mood change | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: i have two cats (sisters) they are 7 months old..they always played together, slept in the same ... A: Not to worry........this is very common. When they come home from the Vet, they "smell" different. ... | |
| cat scratching alot and biting of body | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a four year old calico who has been doing alot of scratching and now has been biting the back ... A: She either has fleas, or an allergy to something. Buy a flea comb, they are cheap and have very fine ... | |
| Urinating outside litter box... | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: My name is Melissa and i have a 3 year old black cat, male. He is very loving, gets olong well with ... A: It takes time and patience but cats can be re-trained to use a litter box. If you will follow ... | |
| hidding | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: My cat Lucy is under one and sometimes iworry about her... we got her almost a month ago and she ... A: She is hiding because she feels safe. When she trusts you and feels safe outside of her hiding ... | |
| Please help! behavioral problem-aggression. | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: Becky, I hope you can help me. back in october, i got my mom a kitten for her birthday, from my ... A: Cats are like people, different ones have different personalities.She may never be a real ... | |
| spay | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: my cat of 4 years was just spayed (Monday) and is on an antibiotic for a urinary infection..is it ... A: Having a cat spayed will not cause her to throw up. Either she is having a reaction to the ... | |
| My 2 male cats | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 male cats about a year apart in age. The older male cat is fixed and the younger one was ... A: When your cat came home from the Vet, he smelled different. This is why your other male cat is so ... | |
| My friend's cat | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: My friend bought two kitten's 4yrs. ago a male and a female, I read your answer on cats throwing up ... A: I have no way of knowing for sure, but it sounds to me like his cat has swallowed a string or thread ... | |
| my cat | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: I just recently got this kitten he is about 6 months old and just the other day we noticed that he ... A: I think you are referring to ringworm. Yes, it could be. You can treat it with household bleach if ... | |
| HEART WORMS IN MY KITTEN | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: MY CAT HAS LOST ALL INTEREST IN EATING. HE WILL DRINK HIS WATER. IF HE HAS HEART WORMS WILL IT KILL ... A: What makes you think your kitten has heartworms? Yes, it can kill a cat, but it takes six months to ... | |
| Question | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: My siamese mix is about 13 years old and has recently started drinking my iced tea (out of my cup). ... A: I don't think it will bother her. My cats love to drink out of my glass too, so I took an old mug ... | |
| My "Maui" | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: I've had Maui for over ten years. Tonight when I came home from work he came up near me & peed on a ... A: Yes, he has a urinary tract infection , most likely. Dogs that are housebroken will often do this ... | |
| to spay/neutral or not? | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: i know it is beneficial to get my cats fixed. but then, i would like to have cats until i get old. i ... A: It is very important to have your cat spayed. There are way too many unwanted cats and dogs out ... | |
| Cats in apartments | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: I have had my cat for all of it's 8 or so years. In that time he has lived with no less than one ... A: Yes, I think another cat would make a great companion for him. Cats are social creatures and it ... | |
| cat will not eat on her own | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: MY new cat was recently rescued from the pound, got spayed and came home with a cold. That was 10 ... A: Yes, you need to continue to force feed until she feels well enough to eat on her own. Otherwise, ... | |
| cat spayed | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: I just adopted a young female cat from a pet store. They had her spayed but when i got home I ... A: There are several layers of skin that are sutured, so you really don't have to worry if she has ... | |
| cat | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a question. My cat is a Maine coon, and VERY fluffy. But she is getting very picky about her ... A: Yes, some cats can be quite picky. Sometimes, I have found that you just need to leave the food down ... | |
| pregnant cat | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: This is my first cat. I found her as a kitten under my canoe behind the house. I have had her to the ... A: If she was acting unusua and her bottom was wet, she may be having her kittens. You need to follow ... | |
| Cat with what I think is dry skin? | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: My cat is about 2 and half years old. I just moved so she was an outside cat now she is inside. We ... A: Are you sure she doesn't have fleas? What you are describing sounds like a flea allergy. For cats ... | |
| Putting cats in an outdoor cathouse | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: I have two domestic shorthairs that are kept indoors - they have one furnished room which they stay ... A: Anita, I'm a little confused. Are you saying you want to take them out for a few hours every day, ... | |
| Sores on my cats head and itching all over | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: My cat Kami, is about 8 yr old she is very well taken care of and is very friendly.I have one other ... A: Actually, what you describe sounds like a flea allergy. Some dogs will go crazy over just one flea. ... | |
| Cat shots | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: We have a 4 year old Russian Blue spayed female that does not go out and has no contact with other ... A: There is a lot of controversy over this subject. Some say that it's not necessary to vaccinate ... | |
| Brining cats together. | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: We have a 6 month old mainecoon kitten who has lived with us as the only cat since August. Yesterday ... A: This is something that takes time and patience. You may want to separate them for awhile. If you ... | |
| kitten | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: i would like to know how i determin the sex of my 4 week old kittens i think they are female but my ... A: Ok, Hold your kitten up by the tail and look at it's rear. Below the anus, there will be a small ... | |
| my cats injured | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: my cat came home with a big bump on his back later the bump turned into liquid then today my cat ... A: Your cat is probably fighting and should be neutered to keep him from doing so. He has an ... | |
| Breathing in kittens | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: I have three kittens, all from the same mother. One of them, the only male, makes short puffing ... A: I don't think this is anything to really worry about. I adopted a feral kitten that had strange ... | |
| cat drinking from tap | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: my newly adopted cat is constantly drinking water from the tap. every time she hears water running, ... A: I don't know what it is about cats and running tap water! Mine do the exact same thing! One of ... | |
| strangest thing | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I know your not a vet but I would like to ask a question. I took my cat to the vet the other day ... A: I could be wrong, but it sounds like your cat had a reaction to the antibiotic shot. If it were ... | |
| Kitty is not feeling good | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: Took Kitty to the vet last week. They gave him some antibiotics for the other baby's runny nose, ... A: Yes, there is still something going on. I don't blame you for being frustrated. Did they run blood ... | |
| cat & peeing | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: Lily, 2 yrs old, spayed female. I have taken her to vet and ruled out UTI. She uses the litter box ... A: I really do not know for sure, but that does seem like a long time. I guess it really depends on ... | |
| I think my kittys sick! | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: My 16 year old siamese cat acting really strange. His meows sound more agonizing than normal, the ... A: Since you said he is not urinating, it makes me think he may have a urinary blockage. This could be ... | |
| Cat | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: My neighbors cat is sleeping on my wife's convertible top in our carport and her claws are starting ... A: There are products sold at Pet supply places that are suppose to deter dogs and cats, but I really ... | |
| Throwing Up | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: My indoor cat is about 6 and I've had her the whole time. For the past year! my cat eats and then ... A: This is actually a common problem, and my cats will sometimes do the same thing. As long as she does ... | |
| do cats feel lonely? | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: One reason I want my 1 year old Persian cat to get married and have kittens is that I don't want her ... A: Yes, animals including cats do get lonely. You are better off having her spayed and then getting ... | |
| 2 New Kittens | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: Its me again. We adopted out two new kittens today from the local animal shelter. We just brought ... A: I think it's perfectly normal for them to be a little scared and not wanting to eat on their first ... | |
| My Cat Won't Eat | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old calico female cat. She stopped eating on Tuesday. Later that evening I noticed ... A: I don't blame you for being concerned about your cat. Normally, if there is a major problem, the ... | |
| bear | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: my question is we have a female cat and she just wont settle. she howls constantly doesn't want any ... A: With time and patience and lots of TLC, she will probably get better but she may never be as ... | |
| declawing | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: We recently had to put our cat of 18 yrs to sleep. We are thinking of adopting 2 kittens from the ... A: Please do not declaw! It is very cruel I think. From my experience working for two different Vets, ... | |
| cat spaying whens a good time? | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: ok heres the situation i have 2 young female cats one i recieved as a gift and one i adopted from ... A: You can actually take them anytime. It may cost a little more if they're in heat though. Cats are ... | |
| Cat Smell | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: There is a really strong scent of male "spray" could this be something that a male has sprayed on ... A: YES! That is probably exactly what happened. You really should have her spayed so that this won't ... | |
| My cat has 2 bald spots | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: My siamese doll cat got in a fight with a big gray cat like maybe 3 or 4 days ago and when we ... A: Yes, you should take him to a Vet. The bite marks sound like they're infected and will only get ... | |
| Undiagnosed cat in hospital | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: Our 5 year cat recently fell seriously ill and is now admitted to the hospital. His condition ... A: Your Vet has not told you what is wrong with your cat after all those tests? I think I would get a ... | |
| sick cat | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: Becky "thank you" for your quick response to my earlier ?. i'm noticing the discharge from Junior's ... A: You may want to take him to a Vet then. The puffy face is what made me think he may have been stung, ... | |
| sick cat | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: as far as i know my cat was fine yesterday, but today i noticed that my cats (Junior) eyes were ... A: I have no way of knowing for sure, but it sounds like your kitty has gotten stung or bitten by ... | |
| my pregnant cat | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: on sunday january 7th my kittys water broke.this was at 9:15 am.about 7:30 pm she gave birth to one ... A: You need to get your cat to a Vet as soon as possible. There could be a kitten stuck in the birth ... | |
| eight loss in cats | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: my cat is about to turn 1 year in February an used to weigh round about 3kg. he used to be heavy and ... A: I wonder if you might supplement his diet with canned cat food. It may put some weight on him, ... | |
| kitten (maybe 5 ta 6 weeks old) | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: we recently addopted a small kitten> She looks really malnutrioned,add i think she may have a cold ... A: The kitten probably need antibiotics but you can keep it clean and see if it clears up on its own. ... | |
| cat not eating | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: our 17 yr old cat Sparkle has not eaten for 2 days. She saw the vet today and had complete ... A: You are to be commended for having a 17 year old cat. That is great! You have done everything that ... | |
| cat piss | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: My cat keeps pissing on our spare bed. He has a litter box that we maintain daily. But yet he keeps ... A: Here are the instructions that I often give to people who have this problem. Just adjust it to fit ... | |
| My cat leaves stains on eveything!!! | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I think she is scared because she was so out of it when we found her, vet said she was about 6 ... A: Lynda, If she is that scared, then I would talk to the Vet ahead of time and see if he will give you ... | |
| Constant Meowing | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old female mutt cat and over the past 3 years she has started meowing constantly. I ... A: I'm not really sure. I have three Siamese and they are real "talkers" which is quite common for ... | |
| old kitty not eating; wasting away | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: Our 14 year old Burmese, Stuart isn't eating and hasn't been eating well at all for about a month ... A: I know exactly what you are facing. I have had several cats that were in same condition in the past. ... | |
| is something wrong with my cat | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: my cat has just been peeing all over the house 2day right in front of me last time he did it i ... A: I'm sorry to have to give you bad news, but this could be serious. The dark colored urine you see is ... | |
| kittens acting a little strange | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: i bought two female kittens (sisters) at a pet shop about three months ago they have been a joy. ... A: The best way to tell if an animal is sick, is that they won't eat. It sounds like your kittens, ... | |
| Feline Fur Loss in Winter | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: My cat has started to lose her fur on her back. This happended the end of last winter and started ... A: Cat's fur normally thickens in the winter to shield from the harsh weather. Does she have fleas? ... | |
| breathing difficulties | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: My seven month year old kitten has been breathing heavier than normal and sounds kind of raspy I ... A: If she has just had surgery in the past few days ,then it is probably from the tube they put down ... | |
| siamese cat peeing | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a siamese cat that is about a year old he was found on the side of the road with a fractured ... A: I think your cat peed on your son's bed to "mark" it. In other words, he is telling your son that ... | |
| SCARED CAT | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I KNOW MY CAT WAS TRAUMATIZED WHEN SOME FIRENDS CAME OVER,HE GOT ON TOP OF THE FRIDGE,WHICH HE DOES ... A: I'm sorry your friends felt the need to make matters worse by purposely scaring an already ... | |
| Some miner health problems | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: I have three questions, I'm going to ask one at a time. I have an eight year old cat. From time to ... A: He probably has impacted anal glands. He is rubbing his buttocks on the floor to relieve the ... | |
| Kitten skin issue | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old kitten. A couple of months ago, I noticed a spot on her back that felt like a ... A: At first when I was reading your message, I though "ringworm"! But I see you had her tested for that ... | |
| Lost tooth | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: My cat lost a tooth, one of his lower canines. What do I do? He fights a lot and is an ... A: You can't really do anything about the missing tooth, it's gone for good. You can, however, have ... | |
| Ragdoll cat | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: We have a ragdoll kitten 16 weeks old and also have four other cats. The ragdoll does use its ... A: This happens sometimes when kittens are confused. If it were me, I would keep those doors shut so ... | |
| cat urinating on my side of bed | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: can a cat be jealous of a female member of the family. our family female cat loves my husband ... A: Yes, pets often have their favorites and will choose some family members over others. Peeing on ... | |
| howling | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: Every since my cat was a kitten he has been very verbal. He howls in different pitches and chirps ... A: I wonder if he has Siamese in him. They are extremely vocal. I think he is just "talking" to you ... | |
| mastitis? | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: my cat mitsy had kittens 6 weeks ago [2nd litter] and for the last few days she has been reluctant ... A: Actually, it is very normal for her to begin to stop feeding her kittens. They should be completely ... | |
| what is wrong with my cat ?? | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: How are You ? I really need your help with my Persian cat, she is 10 month old. for the last month ... A: I think your cat is in heat and will continue to cry off and on until you either breed her or have ... | |
| scared kitty | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: We just moved and my kitty is very scared. She's hiding behind a box in my closet for the past 4 ... A: Cats hate change! It will take a little time, but she will be ok. If I were you, I would put some ... | |
| female spraying | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 falme tip siamese girl cat sisters and they are house only cats. They have each had a few 3 ... A: Yes, I think having them spayed will cut down on the spraying for sure, but I'm not positive it will ... | |
| Siamese kitty doesn't act like siamese at all | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a beautiful female siamese cat named Gizzie.She's almost 9 months old and I love her to death ... A: Cats, including Siamese, can go up to a year before coming into heat. You aren't going to breed the ... | |
| CRF cat wetting while sleep? | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: My 8yr old cat Abba, was diagnosed about 2 weeks ago, she is not critical yet, her numbers are 78 ... A: If you are giving extra fluids, then yes it is possible. You really need to call your Vet, though, ... | |
| cat health | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: We have taken in a stray male cat. The vet says he has some years on him.He seems healthy but tends ... A: I think what you are seeing is bile, which is gastric liquid from the stomach, which means his ... | |
| 3 yr old cat/excessive sneezing... | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: We just had an episode w/our 3yr old cat. He was missing for several days and I finally went to the ... A: Good grief, I can't believe your neighbor did that! Sneezing and coughing is the sign of an upper ... | |
| 3 year old cat | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: My 3 year old male cat has been gaining weight over the past few weeks. Today he seems very ... A: Michelle, I'm not sure about the weight gain, but are you sure that he is urinating ok in his ... | |
| Strange cat behaviour | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: i have a question regarding my Siamese cat. He's 7 years old and not fully Siamese, but has many ... A: I'm sorry, but your email address is not provided to me,you would have to post it here for me to ... | |
| kittens | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: is it ok to take a kitten away from it's mother at 6 or 7 weeks? A: It's best to wait until they are 8 weeks old, and only then if they are eating and drinking on their ... | |
| Siamese cat meowing | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: Becky I have a lilac siamese - I picked her up yesterday. She is meowing constantly - kept me up ... A: Yes, Siamese are very vocal and like most cats, they do NOT like change. I think she is very upset ... | |
| kitten play | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old kitten and I am getting a 6 week old kitten the 6 month old will bite the 6 ... A: I think the older kitten is showing the younger kitten that she is the boss, in other words showing ... | |
| Three cats too many? | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I have two Oriental shorthair cats (both under 1 year of age) and I have the opportunity to take in ... A: I love Orientals! I have owned several in the past. One of mine was white and the other chestnut. ... | |
| Why won't they get along? | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: Well my older cat doesnt make any noises when they're fighting. The little one on the other hand ... A: Jamie, I don't know how unless you separate them. Maybe put one of them in a bedroom for awhile for ... | |
| Why won't they get along? | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1.5 year old nudered male cat and have had him for about a year. Recently i brought in a ... A: Are you sure they aren't getting along, or could it be rough play? I have three kittens right ... | |
| note | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: ok?well i only had him for a week and i do want to get both cats fixed but if i get the male fixed ... A: Since he has had the taste of being outdoors, he will probably want to go out, and will whine at the ... | |
| Cat wetting the bed | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a purebred Cornish Rex male, one year old. When I first got him, he urinated only on my bed ... A: Wow, I can't believe he does that right in front of you! What a brat! LOL Have you had him ... | |
| my cat has swollen teets | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: my cat has swollen teats and has not ever had kittens. she has not been fixed or ever mated. she is ... A: She could possibly be going through a false pregnancy. When this happens, her teats will swell and ... | |
| note | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: hi?i have 2 cats a male and female >the male we just got we found him or he found us 4 days ago but ... A: YES, male cats do spray. They do this to "mark" their territory. If he is neutered, the chances are ... | |
| Intergrating cat and kitten | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old female Lilac point Siamese cat and have just adopted a 15 week old Seal point ... A: It just so happens that I have also recently brought home a new kitten! My adult Siamese is 1 year ... | |
| cat urinating | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I have two cats, male and female, from the same litter and had them from kittens, they are now 2 yrs ... A: Yes, that could very well be the problem. Cats are funny, they do NOT like change. If they are not ... | |
| constaped cat | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: My Cat is having a problem going to the bathroom . It looks like he is trying to have a bow movement ... A: I may be wrong, but I bet he is trying to pee and can't. Male cats get "stopped up" and it is very ... | |
| Rapid breathing and lethargy | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a one year old Scottish Fold. She has been very lethargic for a couple days and now I notice ... A: This sounds much worse than just a hairball. Something is terribly wrong and I do not want to try to ... | |
| kitty problem | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a kitten, male, about 14 weeks old. He does use the litter box OK, but since I have brought ... A: Yes I do have a couple of ideas! You can put mothballs in your plants. Cats hate the smell and ... | |
| male or female? | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I'm having a terrible time trying to figure out if my kittens are male or female. I plan on keeping ... A: The easiest way for me to tell is to hold the tail up, and look for a little slit. If the slit is ... | |
| getting a new kitten, and i have one cat over 4 years | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: my question is that will my cat that we have over 4 years will react for the new kitten that we are ... A: At first, your cat will probably growl, hiss and might even swipe at the new kitty. I recently ... | |
| my female kitty and her eye (5 mo old) | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: My cat Alley just got fixed 4 days ago, we've been moving at the same time so I've had her and her ... A: It shouldn't have anything to do with her getting spayed. I wonder if she and Homer were playing ... | |
| KITTENS | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A 10 YEAR OLD MALE, A 5 YEAR OLD FEMALE , WE JUST GOT A KITTEN THAT IS A MONTH OLD, NO ... A: It is hard to tell the sex on a little kitten. Hold up the tail of your kitten and right below the ... | |
| cat collar | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: my name is kate, my cat is two years old, but recently she started catching a lot of mice and this ... A: Your cat is behaving perfectly normal, cats have an instinct to hunt. I don't blame you though, I ... | |
| my cat, should i take him to vet? | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: Number one question is would turkey be bad for a cat if my child dropped a piece and he ate it? Ok ... A: Turkey won't hurt your cat, nor would it cause the problems you are describing. I think you need to ... | |
| Cat has swollen red eye | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: My three year old male cat has a red/pink swollen eye that he cannot open. A: He may have gotten scratched by another cat or has a foreign object in his eye. You really need to ... | |
| Sphynx | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: i recently purchase two sphynx kittens. They were born in march. They are from different breeders ... A: Sphynx are such cool cats, you are indeed very fortunate to own two!! First,let me say this, that ... | |
| My Cat Vomitted today:( | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: Becky... I don't know what'z wrong with my siamese cat :(I bought her just 20hrs ago, n'fed her dry ... A: First, I am NOT a doctor, just a volunteer that can hopefully help you. You need to leave off the ... | |
| pregnant or just overweight?? | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: i rescued TWO female cats after my neighbors moved away and left them. they have been in my home for ... A: Of course, I have no way of knowing for sure, but it sounds like they are both pregnant! Lucky you!! ... | |
| Strange behavior before drinking water | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a very active 10 month old tabby who displays some strange behavior before drinking his ... A: Funny you should ask.... I have a six month old Siamese that does the EXACT same thing. He got so ... | |
| my cat. | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: hya my cat is allways going away for weeks at a time and everytime he returns he seems to be going ... A: Your cat may have allergies. Just like people,allergies can drive them crazy. He probably has fleas ... | |
| Scabs around top and bottom of neck | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: My cat has developed a series of scabs around her neck, mostly small but there is one that is about ... A: Are you positive that there are no fleas? The reason I ask, is that I used to have a cat that had ... | |
| Cat pissing on Dog bed | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: We recently brought home a kitten. He is currently about 5 months old. We have a dog in the house ... A: Is your kitten neutered? If not, he may be "marking" his territory. Even though it is the dog's ... | |
| Introducing 2 Kittens | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: i have an almost 3 month old male kitten. my neighbor has a male also that is maybe a week younger, ... A: You didn't say, but are you planning on leaving them together or just letting them get together from ... | |
| my kitten is not eating | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: i just adopted a 12 week old kitten yesterday. i was told that she is still suffering from an upper ... A: Your kitten is probably not eating because of several reasons. She doesn't feel good, she can't ... | |
| 16+ year old siam dying | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: My cat old siam is in the final stages; I want to let him go on his own (no euthanasia) How do I ... A: Elaine, Your cat should be humanely put down now. It is cruel to let him live just because you ... | |
| Cat Love Behavior? | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: My cat is 4-5 years old and is a tabby. my cat is only affectionet to me and my two dogs, but ... A: This is called "aggressive play". He doesn't mean to hurt you. When kittens play, they get quite ... | |
| siamese kitten behavior | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: I recently bought a 8 weeks old siamese choco point kitten, during the first two days he was in the ... A: Yes, you are describing a perfectly normal Siamese kitten. I presently have two and they are like ... | |
| 10 yr old male cat | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: My cat cries all the time he is always hungry and is as skinny as a rail. Any ideas? he is neutered A: He may need to be dewormed. Cats that have parasites will often look emaciated. You need to take a ... | |
| Nightime problem | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 DSH cats. One is 5 and the other 3. The 3 year old eats like a pig and the other one just ... A: You do have a problem for sure! My dogs are kinda like this, they think whenever I come home and ... | |
| My cat | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: My cat has this really bad habit of urinating in the house once the weather starts turning. I was ... A: I never really heard of a cat not using a litter box because of seasonal issues, but I don't doubt ... | |
| bump on my cat | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: .. my cat that doesnt live with me has a bump on his right side...could it be a tumor? (he lives ... A: Yes, I could be a tumor, but it could be anything. It's hard to say when I can't really see or touch ... | |
| Willow - Siames - 16 yrs old | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: Up until recently she has eaten quite well, but has gone three days without touching food but ... A: I am very impressed that your Siamese is 16 years old! How you must love her! Sadly,at her age it ... | |
| Sick Cat | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: Today we discovered our cat throwing up. It started out looking like food she was throwing up but ... A: If there is blood in the vomit, then you need to take her to a Vet. This is not something that I can ... | |
| Cat throwing up | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: She is throwing up and has diarrhea. Is there anything over the counter that she can get at ... A: You can help stop the diarrhea with some Kaopecate. Give about 1/2 cc 2-3 times a day. If she is ... | |
| Play Fighting | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: We just recently adopted two female kittens from the same litter. They are 8 weeks old (we brought ... A: This is very typical behavior for kittens. I have two kittens also, one is about four months older ... | |
| New kitten | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: We were baby sitting my sister chihuahua and 6 week old kitten while she was away on vacation with ... A: Congrats on your new kitty! There's nothing like haveing a kitten in the house, they are so much ... | |
| PROBLEM FEEDING | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE 2 INDOOR ABYSSINIANS. A 1 YEAR OLD AND A 12 MONTH OLD, SO I HAVE KITTEN AND ADULT FOOD. THEY ... A: I'm confused....you say you have a one year old and a 12 month old......wouldnt' they both be one ... | |
| my girl cat !! | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: my question is; do female cats minstruate(do they get periods) coz i've seen few drops of blood on ... A: Cats come into heat and sometimes there will be bleeding from the vaginal area, but not the anus. ... | |
| sick cats | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I have two tiger cats one is 5 named Tigger and one is less than a year named Mai Tai...the older ... A: It still sounds like parasites to me. Sometimes animals need another dose to get all of the worms. ... | |
| KITTY PROBLEM | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a new kitty, age 10 weeks, male. He is calm and mild-mannered (for a kitten!) and uses the ... A: I get this question so often that I have made up a little essay on it. I will copy and paste it ... | |
| cat health | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old male cat and I have noticed for the past 3 days, he has been sneezing. He only ... A: Cats can have allergies and that may be the sneezing problem, but since it's only a few times a day ... | |
| Hair Loss | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: My cat is losing her fur now that we have turned our heat back on. She is fine during the summer but ... A: It sounds like she is shedding due to a natural response that goes from "winter to summer". Her ... | |
| kittens | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: my cat had two babies this morning. Will she have more? Do they have them all at once or through out ... A: I am not a breeder, but a cat I owned years ago had a litter once. She should be done, but I have ... | |
| cat training | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female cat who has started having her bowel movements in a particular room in ... A: Here is my solution for retraining a cat to use a litter box. You may have to change it around a ... | |
| Sick cat :( | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: I now have another question. He has stopped vomiting now (at least it have been 10 hours since his ... A: Did you try the baby food? Most cats LOVE that stuff. Cottage cheese is really good for stomach ... | |
| Help with pets | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: My two cats have figured out a way to get through that doggy door. Is there a way to stop them from ... A: Yes cats are very smart indeed! I don't see any way to keep them in as long as that door is ... | |
| Sick cat :( | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: I've got a question about my sick cat. He is about 21 weeks old, and has been vomiting all day. We ... A: It sounds like your kitty is more sick than just worms. Normally,unless the cat is just infested ... | |
| Ear Tattoos | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: My Oriental Shorthair named Brady was neutered today. Along with that, he got a microchip and a ... A: That would infuriate me!! I don't blame you for being upset either! They do not have to put the ... | |
| i have 2 , wk old kittens that were rejected from momma | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: i have been feeding the 2 kittens with a dropper, and feeding them baby formula, not sure if its ok, ... A: I answered this, then lost it, so you may get this message twice. If you can, buy some Kitten Milk ... | |
| cat vomitting | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: I have taken in a young male cat that was abandoned by someone. He has adopted us, including my ... A: Tanya, The male cats need to be neutered. This will cut down on the fighting. I'm not sure why ... | |
| Introducing a new cat into the family... | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: My husband brought home a kitten that is about 3 months old today. However, we have a Chocolate Lab ... A: I think the fact that your cat is 20 years old (WOW) is the reason the dog scares him. Your dog is ... | |
| My cat spits when he is very excited | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: This is about one of our cats, a siamese named Simba. We got him as a kitten when he was old enough ... A: Yes, Siamese are definetley different! They are more like dogs as they are very vocal and very ... | |
| the cat does not want to use his litter any more | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: why has my male cat refusing to use his litter. He is going in the corner of the living room or in ... A: You should take him to a Vet to make sure there is not a medical problem here. At his age, he could ... | |
| kitten eye problem | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: My kitten is 6 months old now and I noticed recently that one one of her eyes looks opaque, almost ... A: You are most welcome! Cats have an inner eyelid that is like a thin shield that will come up when ... | |
| Cat diseases | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew what Felv+ means because I do not. I know that it is a disease and that ... A: Felv+ means that the cat is positive for Feline Leukemia. So if you have other cats, you may not ... | |
| In danger of inbreeding? | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: I had a few questions about our cats. We recently adopted two littermates, male and female. We ... A: Your kittens are already old enough to be fixed. If I were you, I would go ahead and do it. It used ... | |
| Constant Vomitting | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: My cat has been vomitting constantly for the past 5 days. I have taken her to the vet twice, and she ... A: Cynthia, Sometimes cats will swallow thread or string and it can become entangled around the ... | |
| Crying | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: Becky, We have a cat that is about 5 months old. He has been fixed and is an inside cat. At night ... A: Awww come on ... he wants to sleep with you guys! Cats love to cuddle up in bed with their owners. ... | |
| pregnant cats | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: 2 have 2 cats that are pregnant about how long do they stay pregnant and how do you tell when they ... A: The pregnancy lasts 63 days from the date she was bred last. Usually, when it's time for the ... | |
| When to separate cats | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: Here is my dilemma. When I was in college I got found a little kitten and kept her as my own. She ... A: You are right to be concerned. Cats hate change. Siamese are exceptionally intelligent and I think ... | |
| My cat just tore me up | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: I've had my cat Shadow for about 5 years. She was a stray and when I first got her I took her to the ... A: I don't think you need to worry about rabies since she is bascially an indoor cat, but you really do ... | |
| Siamese cat biting and scratching. | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: This morning I had Co-Co our 4yr10m old siamese to the vets for his claws to be clipped. I held him ... A: I think you hit the nail on the head. It sounds like he is quite upset about his little trip to the ... | |
| New kitten | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: im looking at getting a new kitten around christmas time where i have some time off to properly ... A: Actually, since cats us a litter box, you really won't need to confine her. If you want to, it ... | |
| potty issues | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I got a new cat my best guess it's about 13 weeks old, probably a little older though. Anyways her ... A: I also have a new kitten. I feed him a mixture of Purina ONE kitten formula (dry) with some canned ... | |
| Cat Behavior | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: My female 14 month old cat Sheeba is suddenly looking at the ceiling all the time, apparently for ... A: Oh Debby, that makes me laugh. I can just see your cat staring at the ceiling meowing. The reason ... | |
| cat odor | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE 2 6 MONTH SIAMESE BROTHERS-I HAVE NEVER HAD INDOOR CATS BEFORE AND AM NOT USE TO THE ODOR ... A: I like to use the clumping litter because the urine will clump and is easy to scoop out. I scoop ... | |
| is it aggressive or normal behavior? | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: my last question is what kind of cat food do you use. so i know what is quality cat food.so i was ... A: I forgot to mention.......if you go to the Purina website, you can apply for a free coupon for a bag ... | |
| is it aggressive or normal behavior? | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: so i was wondering is it ok to leave my new kitten in the bathroom at night with a closed door. he ... A: He could be lonely and just wants some attention. Have you tried picking him up and putting him in ... | |
| roaming cat. | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a male cat, who is neutered. we stay in a very hilly area in Pune(india) every rainy season, ... A: I never let any of my cats outside. Your cat will live longer staying in. There is the risk of ... | |
| About Heartgard for cats | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I bought the wrong Heartgard for cats, what I bought was the one for cats 5-15lbs my cat only ... A: I think it would probably be ok, but I would call a Vet to see exactly how much to break off. I ... | |
| cat attacking people | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: Our cats has had a single kitten approx. 4 weeks ago. In the past 3 days she has attacked my ... A: I think your cat is protecting her kitten. For some reason, she feels threatened. I think you ... | |
| sick kitten, worried human! | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: i took my kitten to the vet for a bleeding rash about two days ago. i was given a topical medicine ... A: This doesn't sound good to me. You need to call your Vet and ask about her behaviour. I can't ... | |
| dangerous plants | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: .. We might get a cat sometime in the next couple months to a year. We have lots of different plants ... A: If your cat ingests the leaves and/or seeds of a poisonous plant, then depending on the plant, it ... | |
| bad breath | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: . My grandmas cat has really bad breath... what could this be from? How do u get rid of it? Thanks A: Her cat probably needs to have its teeth cleaned. Since cats don't brush their teeth, over the ... | |
| dangerous plants | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: .. We might get a cat sometime in the next couple months to a year. We have lots of different plants ... A: Plants Poisonous to Cats Almond (Pits of) Aloe Vera Alocasia Amaryllis Apple (seeds) Apple ... | |
| Cat Behavior | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: I hope you can help with this question. We have a 10 year old female dog, and a three year old ... A: I think something must have scared him to act like that, or he was already a little leery of going ... | |
| how many cats | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: ... I have borderline asthma...and the docter says i cannot have a cat but i REALLY want one. When ... A: Katelyn, I don't know what to tell you. If you get one, make sure that you have a home ready for ... | |
| vomitting | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: Is it normal for a cat to vomit a couple times a day? Thanks A: That sounds like more than normal. Most cats will vomit somewhat. Mine overeat sometimes, and of ... | |
| Why has my cat made a grey/slimey poo? | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: Two and a half months ago I took in a stray adult female cat. She has been eating a dry cat food ... A: I don't think this is really anything to worry about. Try putting some butter or margerine on her ... | |
| Sickness in 10 month old kitten | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: I have two British Shorthair Chocolate Selfs ans we have just been on holiday fro a week. My parents ... A: No, starving is not the answer. You may want to try a mixture of dry cat food, rice and cottage ... | |
| Cat urinating on the couch | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: I have two neutered males and one female who has been in heat for about a week. I am not sure which ... A: I think it is probably your female doing this. It's because she is in heat. I would have her spayed ... | |
| what is causing my cat to get sick after she eats | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: I was hoping you could shed some light as to why one of my cats gets sick after she eats. She ... A: I have two cats that do the same thing! It's just ever now and then. I think most cats do this. I'm ... | |
| mother cat is violent to older (14-16 weeks) litter of kittens | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a mother cat, who has been in my family for a year. She had a litter of 3 kittens in May and ... A: You need to have her spayed. Yes, she is weaning the kittens and doesn't want them bothering her. ... | |
| Agressive Cat | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: My son found our 8 yr old male cat when he was just 6 weeks old outside caught in a tube. We have ... A: You didn't say if he is neutered or not. Male cats tend to be territorial, and when he sees another ... | |
| Spraying | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: My grandma has a male cat and we would like to fix it but it already sprays. If we do get it fixed ... A: Yes, he probably will, but not near as much and there is a slight chance that he may not. It's best ... | |
| Siamese dragging my clothes out | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: ) Why does she have to pick my underwear to drag out? :P She will only drink water if it is ... A: Tricia, You are cracking me up with your "underwear" stories...LOL I have no idea why she does that, ... | |
| Siamese dragging my clothes out | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: ! You are so helpful and I am so greatfull too! My Siamese, Ming who is 7 years old has a strange ... A: I just love Siamese, don't you? They are so unlike other cats. They are so very unique. I'm not ... | |
| cat sucking tail | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: You had answered a previous question of mine about hairballs with my Siamese. The butter is doing ... A: So glad that the butter is helping with the hairballs! Not only that, but I bet your cats love it ... | |
| behavioral problem?? | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: We have two cats, a 12 year old neutered male (Ricky) and an 8 year old neutered female (Hobo) both ... A: I can feel your pain. I know it is very frustrating, and you're right, you will probably need to put ... | |
| Loudness of Oriental Shorthairs | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I am thinking of adopting Oriental shorthairs, which are similar to Siamese in behaviour and ... A: Actually, I have owned two Oriental Shorthairs. One was white and the other was Chestnut. They are ... | |
| Cat behavior problem | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: I have been having trouble with my older cat now attacking the younger one. My male is 8 yrs old and ... A: Oh, your poor little female... I feel so bad for her. Something needs to be done, she is so scared!! ... | |
| skin condition | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: Im concerned about my cats skin condition ,if you pet or rub his back he will obsessively lick and ... A: It sounds like your cat either has fleas or some type of allergy. Make sure he is free from all ... | |
| Cat Health | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: My cat is 9 years old she is an indoor/outdoor cat. When I lived in Florida she had been bitten or ... A: I supppose it could be a bee sting, but it is doubtful. I think if it were, the face would be ... | |
| What is wrong with my cat? | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: Lately my cat has been distant from the house. He wanders a lot more than usual, to the point where ... A: Your cat is seriously ill. He could have been injured by another animal, or probably hit by a car. ... | |
| RE:Symptoms | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: I have acat that we found around a year ago. He seemed perfect till around afew months ago. He ... A: You have a very sick kitty and there's really nothing I can say or do to help you, sorry. I think ... | |
| Health Care Issue | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: How frequently should a healthy cat be taken for routine check ups and shots? Does the cat require ... A: Cats should be vacinnated every year, even if they are indoor cats and especially if they stay or go ... | |
| Siamese mix kitten | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: I adopted a kitten about 1 month old from an animal center and he has a very strange behavior. He ... A: Your kitten is displaying dominance and is doing what cats in the wild would do.... protecting their ... | |
| kitten vomit | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a 9 month kitten that recentlty began vomitting mostly byle, she seems active still, no food ... A: It may be a bit of a stomach virus. I would watch her close just to make sure. If she continues to ... | |
| Cat's acting very odd today... | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 year old (white/orange) cat named Stewart. He has always been a weirdo, but still ... A: I think this is definetley a trip to the Vet. Male cats can get stopped up and are not able to pee. ... | |
| Sick Cat | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: My cat is an older cat,we are guessing around 10 or 12. I took her in when her owner died and no one ... A: You didn't say what the results were from the tests run by the Vet on her urine. I presume ... | |
| siamese kitten behaviour | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a 13 week old half siamese kitten. I got her at nine weeks and she seems to be healthy and ... A: Maybe you should try a different brand of cat food. That may be the gassy problem. If you are ... | |
| Cat Nutrition | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: Becky, I have a cat of 2 years she is a Siamese cross, she always has food in her bowl and fresh ... A: Siamese are bred to be long, slender, well muscled cats! They are not fat cats and never will be. ... | |
| best dewormer | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a homeless cat that I have been taking care of for about 1 year now. I wish I could bring him ... A: God bless you for taking care of this poor cat. You can go to any pet store, maybe even Walmart has ... | |
| Hairballs in Siamese | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a Seal Point Siamese and two other domesticated cats (one long haired the other short). They ... A: If you really want to feed your cats the best food on the market, go here : ... | |
| licking | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: i am an owner of a domestic shorthair cat. Lately Boots, my cat, has been constantly licking his ... A: I have never heard of a cat doing this. I wonder if there is some kind of bite or sting that is ... | |
| Cornish Rex | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 Cornish Rex cats. Both of them have claws that have turned brown, one of them also has ... A: Gee, your Vet is not much help is he? I don't really know what that could be, I would think your ... | |
| Seperating Cats? | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I have been cat sitting a friend's 2 cats (brother and sister) for approximately 3 months. They are ... A: You really should try to keep them together. They will miss each other and will probably be ... | |
| New Cats | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: Ok, its been one week now. The 2 new kitties are moving around a lot in my bedroom, well actually ... A: Sounds like so far so good. I would leave the door open for periods of time each day, and maybe a ... | |
| pet-cats | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: is it fine if i wash my cat,if yes how with a towel or i should spill water on him or throwing him ... A: First........yes, cats can be bathed, but NO you don't throw them in a pool or toilet... good grief, ... | |
| Sniffiling Cat | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: My 8 year old adopted kitty seems to be sniffling and sneezing occasionaly. She has never been sick ... A: If she has had all her vaccinations I wouldn't worry too much unles she continues to vomit and ... | |
| Pain meds for cats | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I read that you gave your cat glucosamine for pain, did it work ? How much did you give? I have a ... A: You are mistaken, I have never given any of my pets glucosamine. You need to be very careful ... | |
| Multiple cats when one is declawed | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4-year old female ragdoll cat named Snickers whom we rescued. For a reason unknown to us, ... A: I don't think you would have any problem with another cat. In most cases, when you introduce a new ... | |
| old cat/new home | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I just acquired Rosco the Cat. My boyfriend's Grandfather can no longer take care ... A: "DSH" stand for Domestic Shorhair, in other words...a cat of no specific breed and some people would ... | |
| New Cats | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I have two one year old cats, and now I just got the 2 siblings of one of my cats. Altogether, 2 ... A: Yes, leave them be for a few days. Put a litter box , food and water in there, and give them some ... | |
| Adopted Cornish Rex Rescue | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: 2 part1) I adopted a Cornish Rex from a shelter - I was so shocked to find this Rex in our local ... A: I too am shocked that you found a young Cornish Rex at an animal shelter! I wonder what the ... | |
| Cat off food | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a 15yr old cat who over the past few days has gone off her food and is very lethargic and not ... A: Gosh, since she has been to the Vet, I really don't know what to tell you. You may need to force ... | |
| Bengal cats | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: I am interested in adopting a 4 year old bengal cat and i have a couple of questions before i do. i ... A: I have never heard that Bengals do not shed. I have a friend with two Bengals, and she has never ... | |
| my cat | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: About a week ago, I had left the house and I had the window open. My cat isn't fixed and she had ... A: If she is in heat again, then she is not prgenant. You should have her spayed though. There are way ... | |
| taking care of cats | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: Sir Becky I am teacher and I have a Siamese cat and I want to know what is the best shampoo for ... A: Honestly,I just use one of my own. I really haven't ever had a problem. I also use a conditioner to ... | |
| excessive crying | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old male (indoor) cat. He has always been a very "talkative" cat. We have ... A: Bless your heart, I know this has got to be hard on everybody involved including your cat. Cats do ... | |
| Cats behaviour | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: Why do cats move their 2 front paws up and down when they sit on your knee? A: This is called "kneading" such as when a person kneads bread, or as I like to call it....."playing ... | |
| New Cat | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I just adopted a cat from my local humane society. I dont know much about her history other then she ... A: I am so glad that you have adopted your cat and are giving her a good home! She will need a yearly ... | |
| kittens drinking | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I have adopted a 10 week old long haired tortie.... She is lovely, adapting well and seeming to ... A: That does seem a bit excessive on the water intake. I would keep an eye on her and be sure to let ... | |
| my cat's meow | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: Why is it that my cat seems to have lost her ability to meow? She is a house cat and is 13 years ... A: First I want to congratulate you for taking such good care of your cat. Living to be 13 is very ... | |
| is he okay? | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a half-Siamese cat.He got outside accidently and came in with a vey swollen nose. Now the ... A: He probably got stung by something. Since the swelling has gone down, I wouldn't worry too much, ... | |
| Cats | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: I took in a cat about three years ago. She is mostly a good, but skitish cat. She is mostly an ... A: Yes, cats will sometimes will pee on things when they have bladder infections. If she was going ... | |
| Toxoplasmosis | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: I have two cats that are outdoor/indoor cats. Both have been vaccinated and neither use a litter ... A: No, you shouldn't worry about that. Since you are not changing the cat litter then you will be fine. ... | |
| about my cat's behaviour | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old Persian cat. I have 3 questions : 1- I'm crazy about her, every one loves ... A: There is nothing wrong with loving on your cat, hugging and kissing her if fine, but that may be why ... | |
| Cat urination outside the box | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any sdvice for me. I have two cats, one is male and neutered and the ... A: First thing you need to do is have her spayed. She should be checked for a urinary tract infection ... | |
| Kitten | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a cat that just had her first litter. One of the kittens cannot move its hind legs at all. ... A: Sadly, I agree with your husband. It's not going to be much of a life if he has no control of his ... | |
| Cat Injury, Missing | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a 9-year-old outdoor cat, Elvis. He is almost completely deaf. (It's just within the past ... A: this just breaks my heart. I am so sorry. He is probably injured worse than you think,that is why ... | |
| male cat with newborn kittens | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a male and female cat. The female is pregnant by the male that is in the house with her. When ... A: I am not a breeder, but I will try to help you on this. I think the female will NOT let him near her ... | |
| Cat has different personality since accident | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a male neutered cat approx 1 year old. I have had a him since early Feb. He used to be an ... A: This just breaks my heart. Your cat is simply scared of everything now because of the trauma that ... | |
| I'm worried | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: I am in a bit of a pickle at the moment, I recently moved in (roughly 2 months ago) to a friends ... A: You didn't say, but are they all fixed? Carwash is being very aggressive partly because he has not ... | |
| rash | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: lucky has two spots under both eyes that looks like it is some kind of rash or ringworms. what can i ... A: Go to a pharmacy and buy some anti-fungal cream. You can rub this in every day for a week or so , ... | |
| Kitten habit | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I found a 2 month old kitten that had been abandoned. We have taken him in and ... A: Awww, the poor little thing has created this bad habit because he is probably insecure and is using ... | |
| caring for abandoned kittens | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: About a week ago my boyfriends 9 mth old gave birth to 6 kittens. 2 were still born and 3 just ... A: It is best for the kitten to get nourishment from the mother cat. You can supplement with KMR , ... | |
| cat teeth | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: ....... i wanted to ask about my cat ........ she is almost 6 (human years ) old...... healthy cat, ... A: There are so many different things that could be the answer to why your cat has lost her teeth. It ... | |
| Sick baby Kitty | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: My little sister found this baby kitty n acctaully saved it from getting run over by a truck. We ... A: If you take that little kitten out to the farm to live with the other cats, it will surely die. It ... | |
| Cat pooping next to his box | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: My 6 yr old neutered male indoor-only kitty has started an annoying habit - he poops on the bare ... A: Cats are so strange sometimes. If we only knew what they were thinking! At first, when I read that ... | |
| cat holding grudge. | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: First of all thankyou so much for adressing my question. I have a Male cat who generally is a 'live ... A: It sounds to me like your cat has been traumatized by your neighbor. It could be that your neighbor ... | |
| Seal Point Siamese | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a wonderful 12 year old Seal Point Siamese. I have had her since I was little. The reason I ... A: Cats do not like change. The new dog in your mom's house caused the cat to be so stressed that she ... | |
| Nursing Mothers (cat) & getting fixed | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: This site is a wonderful resource and one can obtain lots of info for free. My question is about my ... A: I think as soon as the kittens are weaned you can have her spayed. I don't think I would try before ... | |
| cat biting | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: my mom is about to get a cat from the vets office thats about a year old or younger. The vet is ... A: Laura, My Siamese, that is 8 months old, also play bites. He never breaks the skin, but he likes to ... | |
| Why does my cat urinate when she sees me? | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: I'm not sure what is going on in my 6 month old burmese kitten's head- whenever she sees me after a ... A: Honestly, I have never heard of a kitten doing this. I know that puppies, when excited, will ... | |
| Cats and sneezing | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: Can you explain why one of our female cats runs and hides under a bed when either my wife or I ... A: The only thing that comes to mind about the hiding from sneezing is that it scares her. I don't ... | |
| diarrhea | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: can i give a cat imodium? A: You might be able to buy over-the-counter drugs for your cat, like Kaopectate or Imodium AD for ... | |
| Sick kitten | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: 12 week old kitten fur disappearing around his eyes, Looks pink now had this for a few days? Do ... A: You may want to take the kitten to a Vet and let them do a skin scraping. This could be some type of ... | |
| Paw chewing | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: Also I was wondering, she is also peeing in the hearter vents (only in the living room) I have ... A: Sara, cats do strange things sometimes. They are so unlike dogs as spanking or scolding just ... | |
| Paw chewing | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a manx cat that is about 9 years old and just recently I noticed that she has been chewing ... A: I wouldn't say it was serious, but you probably need to do something to prevent it. There is an ... | |
| Here i am again :) | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: Hey becky, so here i am again, sorry to bother you.. :) Anyway, in my pet store they have Science ... A: You are no trouble at all, I enjoy helping people if I can. I have not heard of Felix brand food, ... | |
| behavioral problems | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: i own 2 cats a 6 year old male tabby and a 6 month old female tiger. They adapted to eachother ... A: You didn't say, but has he been neutered? If not, then some of the aggression may be a result from ... | |
| luring my cat home from neighbor's house | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: My neighbors are very much in love with my tabby cat. He comes home from their house RARELY and I ... A: The nerve of some people !! It never ceases to amaze me. I'm afraid the only way you're going to ... | |
| balding cornish rex kitten | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old Cornish Rex kitten. He had beautiful wavy hair and now I notice that the hair ... A: What you are experiencing with your Cornish Rex kitten is very typical. Since yours is still a ... | |
| Cats and Dog living together | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: We have recently adopted 2 kittens which are now 7 weeks old. We have a 5 year old Walker Coonhound ... A: No, I don't think you have made a mistake at all. I have six dogs and two cats that live very well ... | |
| Feeding my cat... but what? | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: i have a question about feeding my cat, because i am not sure what i should be feeding him. what i ... A: I visited Holland some years back and LOVED it!! I am in the USA. I traveled all over Europe, but ... | |
| Cat not eating. | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: I have taken my cat to the vets, had x-rays, blood tests, mouth exams... and they cannot find any ... A: I am so sorry that your cat won't eat. I know that is very stressful for you. It looks to me like ... | |
| Cat Eye Problem | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: My 3-yr old female cat very recently started to develop a slight amount of dark secretion from the ... A: That has happened with my cats too , and it's nothing to worry about. Unless you see infection in ... | |
| Cat claws | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I have only jut recently noticed that one of my cat's dew claws is protruding more than usual and it ... A: It will not "fix itself", it will always protrude. It would depend on how much damage is done to the ... | |
| Just had Kittens 1week ago | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I have this cat from outside and it just had kittens a week ago and she seems all tired and when you ... A: Alice, You probably should take her to a vet. She shouldn't be reacting like that. She may still ... | |
| Bad Smelling Cat Urine | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: We got Tom (My cat) in May 2005 when he was about 6 weeks old he was fine until January 2006. All ... A: This is just the saddest story. I am so sorry that you lost Tom. I wish I could help you know what ... | |
| My cats strange behavior | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: Becky, I have had cats my whole life and have never had one quite like the one I have now. She is ... A: Having a cat spayed does not cause agressive behaviour, however, this does seem way out of the ... | |
| Ideal weight/nutrition for cats | 5/21/2006 |
| Q: I have 2.5 yr old neutered male cat that weighs about 13lbs. When we adopted him he was 9 mths old. ... A: Every cat is different. Some cats are bigger than others and would naturally weigh more. If your ... | |
| Cats and their kittens | 5/20/2006 |
| Q: Becky, My cat just had 5 babies last week. Now there are only 2 cats left. After the first one died ... A: You may have already waited too late. The kittens should have been bottle or tube fed. A trip to a ... | |
| Cat pooping | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: My fiance (Becky) and I have three cats. Two males and a female. They are all indoor cats that ... A: If you put a declawed cat outside, she will have no defense. It's also not fair to her since she ... | |
| Siamese licking / claw trimming advice | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old Siamese that I adopted a few months ago. She seems to be very comfortable here, ... A: I have never heard of a cat licking so much.... lol. No, I don't think it's a Siamese trait. It ... | |
| my son is living with us again,he... | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: my son is living with us again,he is 30 has a cat that i love, worry about. he is an outdoor by day ... A: What do you mean by marking? Is he spraying? If he isn't neutered, he needs to be and that will ... | |
| kitten not eating | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2 months old kitten and she does not eat canned food, even though we tried many different ... A: Actually, if you use a good dry food, she will be fine. You can give treats such as small pieces of ... | |
| Sick cat | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: My cat is about 10 months old. We have had both him and his sister since they were 3 weeks old. Both ... A: Are you sure his problem is hair balls? Maybe he has allergies and he is allergic to what you are ... | |
| urinating on the bed | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a persian he has been urinating and leaving feces on the bed by his liter box. His box is ... A: Here is what I tell people who have problems with cats who do not want to use their litter box. I ... | |
| Hair loss | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: i have been to a vet and it is on going with her. But would like another opinon, my cat all of a ... A: Barbara, You didn't mention what kind of pills he is taking. If it's a steroid, then she might ... | |
| behavior of a cat after giving birth... | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: hope you would help me...my cat gave birth last saturday, May 13, 2006 and she lose her appetite ... A: Chel, No this is not normal. She should have a good appetite since she is feeding her kittens. You ... | |
| kitten peeing on my bed | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: since getting her she has had a wee 3 time all of which were on my bed. i have a litter tray for her ... A: Your kitten is confused. She is really too young to be taken from her mother, she should have stayed ... | |
| cat food | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: becky. thanks for your time. i have two domestic short hair cats. weezer is 12 years old and ... A: I don't see anything wrong with feeding both cats the food for aging cats. If one was a kitten, I ... | |
| Question on Dry Skin (Cats) | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old cat who I am noticing flaky skin on. I started to groom him about two weeks ago. ... A: You could add a little bit of oil to his food every day, just a bit, you don't want to cause him to ... | |
| crying | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: for the past month or so my cat will sometimes cry and dash around the house before he has a bowel ... A: Unless there is something physically wrong, and you stated you saw a vet recently, then I would just ... | |
| Kitten | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 cats at home, Paulie, age 6 male and nuetered. Teena 6 months, female and not spayed yet. I ... A: This is very typical, normal behaviour. Some cats take a little longer getting used to new arrivals. ... | |
| Sick Cat with diarrhea | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old siamese cat. he has been checked for parasites and was told that he does not ... A: Since he was checked for parasites and that's not the problem then I don't see any reason why you ... | |
| Tail biting in cats' | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: Our 15 yr. old cat began biting her tail about 2 months ago. Her vet said she could have a ... A: I think your veterinarian is the one you need to be asking advice on this. Ask him/her if there are ... | |
| Discharge coming from cat | 5/5/2006 |
| Q: My cat has a dark discharge coming from where she urinates, im so worried! What could this be? A: It could be blood. Is she straining at the litter box, or going there frequently? If so, she may ... | |
| Hi, I have a 6 month Siamese... | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a 6 month Siamese who stays indoors. Last week I noticed his left front leg and paw was ... A: Yes, I think you could wait it out. He may have gotten bitten by a spider or stung by a bee. Do you ... | |
| kitten urology | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: I have 5 one week old kittens. They all seem to be thriving good, except for the runt. He is a boy ... A: This doesn't sound good, he may not have control of his bladder. You don't really mention anything ... | |
| nutrition | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: my kitten loves thawed out frozen corn and peas so I mix them with her food every day. Am I harming ... A: Not at all, in fact that is very good nutrition for her! It makes me remember when I was showing a ... | |
| food change | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: My cat, Chico, had work done on his mouth (gingivitis and two extraction, the canines)several weeks ... A: Cats like some people, do not like change. Is he an older cat? If so, it might be difficult to ... | |
| My Bengal Cat Lynx | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: Lynx is a 10 month old Bengal that I have had since 8 weeks of age. He is from a breeder, was never ... A: It seems odd that this behaviour has began, especially since you have had him since he was a ... | |
| Genetic defect | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: I want to add a female organe tabby to my family. I was just told by a humane society that if I find ... A: I have never heard of this and doubt if it is true. I have had an orange tabby female in the past ... | |
| My Cats Jump & Sit on My Car! | 4/21/2006 |
| Q: Becky. I have five cats, who are mainly staying outside now. They have a pet door where they can ... A: I really wish I had good news for you, but I have no idea how to keep them off your car. My ... | |
| Bengal behaviour | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: I really need your help. My cat, Cajun, is two and a half years of age. I will give you an example ... A: Richelle, Actually, your Bengal is behaving like a typical cat, it's just that Bengals are so large ... | |
| Questionable Behavior, worries me | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: I just recently adopted a DLH cat from a local Petsmart. They had her listed as a 1.5 year old ... A: You may be getting my reply to you twice, as I answered this once and it didn't seem to "send". So ... | |
| Cat with a lump | 4/9/2006 |
| Q: my cat is a dsh he is 12yrs old and I noticed about 1 month ago that he has a moveable lump on his ... A: Does your cat go outside? If so, someone could have shot him with a BB gun, and that is a BB under ... | |
| Vaccination questions for cats | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: Greetings. We have 6 indoor cats, all over the age of 2 years old, and only 1 has had vaccines. I ... A: First, let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I tried to answer your question last ... | |
| cats spraying | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: my cat is 10 months old and should have been spayed, my fault I guess guilt. But she is spraying on ... A: Hey Jessica, If I were you , I would call my vet, tell them of this problem and maybe they will ... | |
| Siamese | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: We have a six month Siamese female. She cries all thru the night, limiting human sleep. She has not ... A: Although I can't say for sure without really seeing her, it sounds like she is indeed in heat! ... | |
| Swollen Bottom Lip | 3/23/2006 |
| Q: Its Danielle again. I'm writing to you again because my cat Angel who had her Kittens a week ago ... A: They sound adorable and I'm sure Angel is being a perfect mother!! I really don't know what the ... | |
| Tabby | 3/23/2006 |
| Q: I have an older,very big neutered tabby.He does some weird things.Why? One thing is he will select ... A: Who knows why cats do what they do? That's why I love them so much, they are so comical and very ... | |
| Tumor | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: I am contacting you because I see you have some experience as a medical vet assitant. My boyfriend's ... A: I don't know where you live, but that price seems really high to me. Also,even if you had it ... | |
| pregnant cat signs | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: my cat jopy is about 15mo old. she is a fluffy long hair. today she desided to become more loveable ... A: Sorry, but there is no way to positivley tell if you don't know when she was bred. From what you ... | |
| seperating cats | 3/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a dilemma you may be able to help me with. We got our cat Misty from a shelter when she was 6 ... A: Yes, you certainly have a dilema! Why don't you just try taking Misty on a trial basis? If things ... | |
| Cat issues | 3/16/2006 |
| Q: Becky, We have three cats who we have had for quite some time. We have two litter boxes,which has ... A: I can't be sure, of course, but I do know that cats don't like change, and that could be the reason ... | |
| Nursing Cat | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: My cat just had kittens last night. I want to know some ways how I can tell if she is producing ... A: I am not a breeder, so I am probably not the person to ask. Have you tried to squeeze her nipples to ... | |
| Cat nutrition, older cat. | 3/14/2006 |
| Q: This question may be too complicated but please give it a try! I am also an "expert" here, in the ... A: It amazes me that a veterinary clinic tells you to put your cat on a low fat diet, but doesn't give ... | |
| can I feed my cat mini marshmellos as treats? | 3/9/2006 |
| Q: That's it. Every night, when I come home from work, I make hot chocalate. I put mini marshmellos ... A: I have never heard of a cat eating marshmellows! That is just so cute! I don't think it would ... | |
| Moving house, cats not going to toilet | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: This is my first time using this site, I hope it all goes well! Thanks in advance for any help you ... A: When you are not home, confine your cats in a small room like a bathroom, along with food , water ... | |
| My Cat won't let us sleep | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: I appreciate it. I have a 6 month old male domestic medium hair. He's very sociable and can be very ... A: Welcome to cat-hell!! LOL, just kidding! I have a Siamese kitten same age as yours and he does the ... | |
| cat eating feces | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old male cat. He is not purebred, he's just a regular cat. He is overall very ... A: I have not heard of a cat doing this, but have had many questions about dogs doing it. I was going ... | |
| Feeding | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 kittens Max & Madison (brother & sister). Max is growing up to be quite a big boy and ... A: I don't know any other way to control their feeding habits without separation. If Madison does not ... | |
| Behaviour | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: Our cat Luscious, who is about 4 months old, is very agreesive. She bites and attacks anything that ... A: Luscious is just a kitten and what she is doing is actually quite normal. Kittens will often pounce ... | |
| Cornish Rex now having BM out of litter box | 2/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a Cornish Rex, about 16 months old, whom I've had since age 4 months from a reputable ... A: What a bummer. I hate when that happens! Honestly, I have no idea why he is doing it, but the good ... | |
| Kitty Khaos | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: My cat is not her self my mom caught her eating leaves a day before and the next day she wasnt perky ... A: I'm glad you're taking her to see a vet. It sounds like she may have a urinary tract infection. If ... | |
| cat health | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: I came across this site and have a couple of questions that I'd appreciate some insight on please. ... A: If you put him on a good diet, it should take care of both problems. Purina ONE is good, as is ... | |
| sick kitten | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: I had an abandoned cat that had a litter of kittens (6). At first they all seemed fine and then at ... A: I know what you have been through is very tragic and painful. They probably took the kitten from ... | |
| Balding Cornish Rex | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: Our, almost 3 yr old, Cornish Rex is losing her fur. We've only had her about 6 months but she had ... A: This is quite common in the breed. She will lose her coat, but then it will come back. However, ... | |
| 9MO HIMMI IN HEAT? LOSING HAIR? | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: My family bought a female himilayan from a pet store at the end of the summer. The kitten is now ... A: I highly recommend having her spayed. Having her spayed will decrease ovarian tumors and more ... | |
| breed?? | 2/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old female kitten, Tink. I have been researching her breed for the longest time and ... A: I have never seen a striped Bengal. Your cat probably resembles one ,but it not a purebred. It's ... | |
| Cat health | 2/12/2006 |
| Q: My cat has started slobbering and drooling ALOT! He is about 4 years old now, and in the past 3-4 ... A: Honestly, I am not sure what this could be. Could he have swallowed something or gotten bitten or ... | |
| Cat sick | 2/9/2006 |
| Q: Our 11 year old long haired cat has been sick all day. It wasnt hair balls as he often vomits those. ... A: No, cats do not catch diseases/illnesses from people , just as people can't catch anything from a ... | |
| Lump on cat's throat | 2/8/2006 |
| Q: My cat has a large lump on the left side of his throat. It has only been there for acouple of days, ... A: This could be several things. It could be a fatty tumor. If you have other cats or dogs, it might ... | |
| loss of fur | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a cat that has been losing fur for several months. I noticed today that it looks like ... A: This is not normal and you really should take your cat to a veterinarian. There are several things ... | |
| lack of experience | 2/5/2006 |
| Q: Becky! I'm a first cat owner; always had contact with dogs but love all animals. Lately I got a ... A: Cats have no control over their tail movement! Isn't that strange? I think that's why my Siamese ... | |
| Cat urinary problems and treats | 2/4/2006 |
| Q: Our three-year old, male cat, Zack, was hospitaized with a full bladder caused by crystals. For ... A: I would think that the freeze dried treats would be fine. I guess the vet is afraid that if you give ... | |
| Cats | 2/3/2006 |
| Q: My cats have a problem with peeing on blanckets, clothes and in toy boxes. How do you recomend ... A: It takes time and patience but cats can be re-trained to use a litter box. If you will follow ... | |
| cats meowing at night | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: I got two kittens a couple months ago; they are sisters. (They are now 4 months old.) I don't like ... A: Hey Laura! Good luck on this one! I have a Siamese kitten and he starts yelling for me to get up ... | |
| cat behaviour re litter box | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: I was bequeathed an older cat (she was 10 or 11 at the time) which I have had now for 3 years. I ... A: Just put the aluminum foil over the clean, DRY area where she went outside of the litter box, to ... | |
| cat behaviour re litter box | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: I was bequeathed an older cat (she was 10 or 11 at the time) which I have had now for 3 years. I ... A: It sounds to me like she needs a "refresher course" in using the litter box! First , you need to ... | |
| new baby and the cats | 1/29/2006 |
| Q: my husband and i are expecting a baby in may, and we will be moving into a bigger home about a month ... A: First, don't let people tell you that you need to get rid of the cats! When I was pregnant with ... | |
| Bombay | 1/29/2006 |
| Q: I adopted a cat from Petsmart two years ago. It's a beautiful female cat, and she has a shiny black ... A: Yes, there is a possibility that she is a purebred. There are often purebred pets at humane shelters ... | |
| Introducing cats to each other | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: We adopted a female cat who is small in size and now about 1 and a half years old in June 2005. We ... A: You are doing a great job introducing them! Most people tend to throw two cats together and wonder ... | |
| My female cat is a bathroom rebel | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a very important question. My mother, who lives in another country, has a female cat. It´s ... A: It sounds like she really had a problem here. You can retrain a cat to use the litter box, but it ... | |
| New Kitten in Home/Older Cat Eats All the Food | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: I already had a two-year old Siamese male in the home when I brought in a male, Siamese kitten this ... A: Hey Shawn, I think your older Siamese is so afraid that the kitten is going to get his food, that ... | |
| cat constipation | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old short haired cat who has a terrible constipation problem. She seems to go for ... A: Try putting some soft butter or margerine on her paws. She will lick it off and I think it will ... | |
| Behavior Problem | 1/22/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I brought home a kitten at six weeks of age. Shortly after we watched his nephew, ... A: The nephew should have never been allowed to mistreat your kitten! I can hardly blame your cat now ... | |
| my cat jack | 1/21/2006 |
| Q: my cat has started to have blood in his urine what are the most common reason this would happen and ... A: Cristi, It is very important for you to get him to your vet. Male cats will block up, and this can ... | |
| cornish female with 2 male birmans | 1/16/2006 |
| Q: do you have any advice. i chose the rex b/c my boys don't like to sit on laps but prefer sitting on ... A: Wow you have some nice cats, and adding a Cornish Rex will really be wonderful! I think, as a ... | |
| Hairballs | 1/16/2006 |
| Q: I recently got a 6 year old Burmese from our local Humane Society. I got him for Christmas, so I've ... A: Some cats are just pigs and overeat, then they are so full that they throw up! LOL That's the ... | |
| Lump on cat's back | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: We have a pregnant cat who has a very large (about the size of a small orange) lump on her back ... A: Hey Frances, Whatever it is, it doesn't sound good. I would take her to a vet. She may have been ... | |
| Wierd behaviour | 1/10/2006 |
| Q: I am a proud new owner of a beautiful one year old grey cat that I adopted about 4 days ago. ... A: I am so happy to hear that you adopted your cat! There are so many animals out there that need good ... | |
| behavior | 1/9/2006 |
| Q: This may sound a bit weird but here goes. My cat loves to sit on my lap and knead for quite awhile. ... A: No, I have never heard of the "trance" you are describing. My cats will knead too, but not the other ... | |
| feline urinary infections | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: becky I have 3 cats. 2 female and 1 male the male has been fixed. last night when i got home ... A: I really don't know what you can do, except to watch her and if she doesn't get any better, you will ... | |
| Feeding tuna daily to my cat | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a young cat, 1.5 years old by the name of Blondie. I been feeding her tuna daily for about 2 ... A: I honestly do not know. I would think that the small amounts you are feeding would be ok, but to be ... | |
| Cat eating human food | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: I have two pure bred himalayan cats. My female cat is a wonderful cat; she stays out of trouble and ... A: I'm sorry, but I had to laugh when I read this. I can just imagine him sneaking into the kitchen on ... | |
| Siamese mix behaviour problem | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: I recently got a siamese kitten for my daughter. She was 9 weeks old. Ever since we brought her home ... A: This is not good. It sounds like this kitten has never been held and is not used to people. You ... | |
| siamese cat aggression | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: i am new to this question thing but i am a bit concerned about my siamese kitten. we've had her for ... A: Wow, she sounds like a little demon! I have never seen a kitten act like that. Are you sure she ... | |
| Extremely hard stools,small volume. | 1/1/2006 |
| Q: This cat is 17 yrs old, eats well. Could he have tapeworms? A: Wow, 17 years old! That would be 119 in human years! What makes you think he has tapeworms? If you ... | |
| Our cat's naughty behaviour. | 1/1/2006 |
| Q: this is more of a behaviour issue. Our 10 year old female cat has always been pretty well behaved. ... A: This probably has a lot to do with her age. She may also have a urinary tract infection. Cats will ... | |
| Spaying? | 12/31/2005 |
| Q: I am new to cat ownership at 40 years old. I found a little stray hanging around my driveway and ... A: I would definitely recommend spaying your cat. Even though she stays inside, she will still go ... | |
| loss of fur | 12/31/2005 |
| Q: I have two indoor cats that have in the past six months started losing their fur around the sides ... A: Here is a link to an excellent cat food! www.healthypetnet.com/iaa Just copy the link and paste it ... | |
| sheding | 12/29/2005 |
| Q: its summer here, and my cat seems 2 be loseing hair or is she sheding? what time of year do cats ... A: Cats will shed all through the year, but in summer time it is more noticeable. If the hair loss is ... | |
| Taming a Feral | 12/29/2005 |
| Q: I've tried to tame a feral adult for a couple of months now. He isn't taming. I trapped him last ... A: Adria, Petting him while under anesthesia is fine if you just want to get close, but it wont tame ... | |
| loss of fur | 12/29/2005 |
| Q: I have two indoor cats that have in the past six months started losing their fur around the sides ... A: Yes, this could be a flea allergy or a food allergy. It's hard to tell without having your cat ... | |
| cat litter choices | 12/26/2005 |
| Q: is clumpable cat litter better or worse than non clumpable cat litter ? My brother n law says that ... A: B! Yes, clumping litter is not good for cats because cats tend to lick their paws, and if there is ... | |
| Cats Vision | 12/23/2005 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old cat who I adopted about a year ago from the local humane society. She is a very ... A: Yes, It sounds like she may be losing her vision and maybe her hearing a little too. She is really ... | |
| Cat Peeing / hygiene | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: I have 2 cats now that I am looking after and probably will be in the foreseable future. I have ... A: I think Chalky is simply used to using a litterbox and is now very confused because it is no longer ... | |
| cats urine | 12/17/2005 |
| Q: Our cat was accidently shut in my sons bedroom and she urinated on a brand new mattress. How do I ... A: Mix some plain white vinegar with warm water and scrub. Vinegar is a natural deodorizer and should ... | |
| adding to the family | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old Maine Coon mix that I adopted about 4 years ago. Recently, we added a 6 1/2 ... A: Cats do not like change and this is a major change. Your Maine Coon mix needs more time to get used ... | |
| leaving cat for the holidays | 12/14/2005 |
| Q: I am going away for the holidays for 2 weeks and must leave my cat with a friend. I am concerned ... A: You need to get a pet carrier to transport her. Walmart sells them fairly cheap. Get a good one, ... | |
| Cat Behavior | 12/9/2005 |
| Q: I have had a cat for about a year that was a rescue cat during hurricane season. When he was found, ... A: Sounds like your cat has severe mental problems. Who knows what happend to the poor thing during the ... | |
| new kitten nursing problem | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: I have just recently (about a month ago) got a new kitten. I have one other cat, a 8 month old ... A: Awwww, I know this is a problem for you, but it sounds so cute! I'm surprised that your male cat ... | |
| Vomiting | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: My 6 yr old cat has been vomiting quite a bit lately. I am use to the normal cat vomiting for hair ... A: This may warrant a vet visit. Sometimes cats will swallow a string or thread and it gets wound up ... | |
| Cats spraying | 11/29/2005 |
| Q: We have 3 male cats vying for the same territory inside our house by leaving their mark, spraying. ... A: Cal, Since they are neutered then I doubt they will stop. It is definetley a territorial thing. If ... | |
| Cats spraying | 11/29/2005 |
| Q: We have 3 male cats vying for the same territory inside our house by leaving their mark, spraying. ... A: Cal, First and foremost, they need to be neutered. If they are used to being inside, it is cruel ... | |
| Cat's injury swollen | 11/27/2005 |
| Q: My cat has been very lethargic. Not too far from his neck and windpipe I felt a large lump. I ... A: Joan, It's hard to tell what it could be without actually seeing it. I would watch him/her and if ... | |
| new cat | 11/23/2005 |
| Q: ...I have a question about bringing a new cat in the house. I have an older cat (12) and two small ... A: If you take it slowly, you should be ok. Put the new cat in a room by herself with litter box,food ... | |
| fleas and more fleas | 11/22/2005 |
| Q: Inherited a declared Persian 9yr old male who has fleas. I also have a yr old grand child that likes ... A: Go for Frontline.......it will do the job and is very safe. It works by killing the flea when it ... | |
| Not using litterbox | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: I have grown up with and lived with cats for 50 years, but my current pets have me upset. I have a ... A: Pat, Cats are so complex, there could be numerous reasons as to why they would start this ... | |
| Cat breath | 11/20/2005 |
| Q: We got our cat from a shelter and took her to a vet when we got her home. Her breath was terrible ... A: I have never brushed my cats teeth either, but I know of people who do. It's good for the cat and ... | |
| Cat Shaking Head | 11/13/2005 |
| Q: My cat has been shaking her head for a few weeks, and scratching her ears a bit as well. It ... A: I think she has mites, it may just be in the early stages. It is obviously bothering her or she ... | |
| behavior | 11/13/2005 |
| Q: I have a gerbil and I want a cat will the cat attack the gerbil? A: YES! I bought a "cat proof" cage for my hamsters but my cat knocked it to the floor and managed to ... | |
| cat diarhea | 11/8/2005 |
| Q: my female cat is having very bad diarhea that is all over her back side. it seems it been since we ... A: I think your cat needs veterinary attention. You really need to seek the advice of a professional. ... | |
| cat aggression | 11/6/2005 |
| Q: My 10-year old cat, Jasper (who is neutered), was always a bit aggressive (he was rescued as a ... A: I think by what you have told me , you already know why he is acting like this. It is obvious that ... | |
| cat health | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: 8 year old cat...within the past month or two, has lost quite a bit of weight...still eats and ... A: Allie, You need to have bloodwork done on your cat. It could be many things. I have had two cats ... | |
| using yard as bathroom | 10/28/2005 |
| Q: We have a lot of neighborhood cats who are using my yard and planters as their bathroom. Some of ... A: Cats don't like to step on aluminum foil, is there anyway you can put that down for awhile until ... | |
| behavior issue | 10/25/2005 |
| Q: Recently I took in a stray kitten who appears to be six or eight months old. He is beautiful, ... A: Is he neutered? This is very important, because the next thing he will be doing is spraying. That ... | |
| neutered? | 10/19/2005 |
| Q: I was walking home one day and saw a cat stuck in a tree. I rescued him and after I was sure he was ... A: You are no trouble at all! This is why I am here! If his testicles are just flat, loose skin, then ... | |
| Traumatised Cat and High Temperature | 10/17/2005 |
| Q: Our little girl cat was found slumped in the garden today. We took her to the vet where she was ... A: This is a hard one. As you say, I can only speculate. If another animal attacked, there would ... | |
| Sickness? | 10/15/2005 |
| Q: So I've had my cat since he was born, back when I was 10, and he's about 7 now, and he's always been ... A: My cats do the same thing. I think they overeat sometimes. Hairballs will cause this, although you ... | |
| BAD BEHAVIOR | 10/15/2005 |
| Q: I NEED SOME HELP WITH MY CAT.WE HAVE 2 INDOOR FEMALE CATS.WE RECENTLY TOOK IN A MALE OUTDOOR CAT.HE ... A: You need to have him neutered if he isn't already. That will help keep him from spraying. He is ... | |
| behavior | 10/15/2005 |
| Q: what does it mean when a cat uses its front legs in a motion similar to kneeding bread. thank you A: This is a sign of contentment. When kittens nurse, they knead their mother's breast to extract ... | |
| Info | 10/11/2005 |
| Q: I've owned three neutered female cats for some time now. I recently brought home a spaded male cat ... A: I think that your cat has started this problem because of the male cat not using the litter box like ... | |
| pain | 10/6/2005 |
| Q: I've been giving my cat glucosamine for his aches and pains. He's 15 years old. He recently ... A: Honestly, I do not know what glucosamine is, so I cannot help you with that. I can, however , give ... | |
| Tapeworm | 10/3/2005 |
| Q: I have two cats...one is around 5 or 6 years old (I adopted him, so I'm not real sure) and the other ... A: It sounds like you guys are very good pet owners. I hope I can help you. Tapeworms are one of the ... | |
| throw up | 10/3/2005 |
| Q: hey Becky, u said: but if he has only done it three times in a long time period, then it is nothing ... A: Sara, I think if I were you , I would watch him closely to make sure that he isn't throwing up ... | |
| Cat's paw | 10/2/2005 |
| Q: I have a 12 yr-old (black) mix cat. Just before I got her she was 4-way declawed. She must have ... A: First, I want to commend you for taking in a cat who needed a home. It sounds to me like she has ... | |
| throw up | 10/2/2005 |
| Q: my 6-month kitten have something wrong with him it happens 3 times since i get him.. i found him ... A: If you give them human foods, give it sparingly, especially the milk as it could cause diarrhea. The ... | |
| worms | 9/24/2005 |
| Q: We recently purchased a very young kitten as a playmate for our cat, who is approximately 9 months ... A: Yes, it is possible if they used the same litter box, or if your cat sniffed the feces. You said ... | |
| 2 kittens | 9/19/2005 |
| Q: Erin- I just recently adopted 2 kittens. They are brothers. They love to play and wrestle with each ... A: Yes, this happens. They are so busy playing with each other, that they forget about everything ... | |
| Kitten urination | 9/17/2005 |
| Q: I recently adopted a kitten, and things have been almost perfect. Today, however, I caught her ... A: Angelina is a beautiful kitten, you must be very proud! I think she is definetly going by smell... ... | |
| female cat, fixed, odd licking behavior | 9/11/2005 |
| Q: My little cat, Sydney, recently got fixed. She was obsessive about biting at her stitches, so the ... A: Jaime, Actually, I really don't know. It may be a security thing, but whatever it is, I realy ... | |
| Scratching and Biting | 8/30/2005 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old kitten that I adopted on July 16th. We can not get him to stop scratching and ... A: I found a really good article about cats that scratch and bite that I think will help you better ... | |
| scared cat :( | 8/30/2005 |
| Q: i'm facing a serious problem with my cat and i need a very quick help and advice please :( i'm ... A: Cats are not like human beings, they will not remember their mother or father or siblings either if ... | |
| behaviour | 8/30/2005 |
| Q: I have two neutered male cats that I have had since they were kittens, they have always been very ... A: Sometimes my cats will display this behaviour when they are separated for a vet visit, or when I ... | |
| Swelling | 8/27/2005 |
| Q: My female 1 yr old cat has a swelling the size of a quarter in width, and about 1 1/2 centimeters in ... A: Annie, This is hard to tell , not being able to see your cat and feel the swelling. It could be ... | |
| Kittens abandoned by their mother | 8/23/2005 |
| Q: I found two kittens that were abandoned by thier mother. I need to know all the precautions and how ... A: this is much too involved to discuss here. You really need to take the kittens to a veterinarian so ... | |
| house training loss | 8/17/2005 |
| Q: My wife and I have a cat that is about 10 years old. She has had Bently since I have known her. ... A: Has there been any kind of change in his life lately? Sometimes cats will do something such as this ... | |
| about cats | 8/15/2005 |
| Q: i have some questions about cats.. hope u can help me finding an answer for them.. (1) A month ago, ... A: First, you need to take your kitten back to the vet to make sure he is ok from the respiratory ... | |
| My female had a litter on... | 8/15/2005 |
| Q: My female had a litter on Aug 1st, and at first she was feeding them regularly but now her boobs are ... A: She is probably very sore and it hurts for the pups to nurse. Bathe her nipple with warm water and ... | |
| hairballs | 8/12/2005 |
| Q: My cats do not cough up hairballs that often, even though hairballs are a regular routine for cats. ... A: Yes, it can be quite uncomfortable for them, and somtimes even requiring surgery for removal. You ... | |
| crystal blockages in uretha | 8/7/2005 |
| Q: My 2 male cats, 1 is 1 year old, 1 is 6 years old, the same week they could not pee and seemed in ... A: I'm sorry, but since your cats are having so much trouble, you definetly need to keep them on ... | |
| Cat having diarhea | 8/3/2005 |
| Q: Do you know what could be the cause? This female cat (with two kittens)is outside and I've noticed ... A: Kelly, How old are the kittens? Are you sure she had them all? This may be remains of a kitten ... | |
| cat behaviour | 7/31/2005 |
| Q: I'm kelyn and there is some question that i need your help.How can i handle my cat to cut the nails ... A: You really need to begin getting a cat used to having nails clipped as a kitten. If you have an ... | |
| jittery cats | 7/30/2005 |
| Q: We bought two cats from the 'cats protection league' in April this year for our daughter they are ... A: I think it's wonderful that you rescued these cats! As you said, there is NO telling what kind of ... | |
| Cat keeps throwing up | 7/28/2005 |
| Q: Our cat is 9yrs old, we've had him from birth. (We don't know what breed) He stays insided, is ... A: It is normal for a cat to throw up ever now and then, from hairballs or just plain over eating. ... | |
| Sick cats hereditary? | 7/25/2005 |
| Q: my question is about three cats I had/have who all have/had the same symptoms. Two of them died ... A: Kimberly, By all means, go to another vet. I cannot believe that's all he could say is that ... | |
| new kitten | 7/22/2005 |
| Q: I am really worried and wonder if you have any advice. I have just aquired a new 8 week old kitten. ... A: Cats do not like change, plain and simple. The good news, however, is that they usually come to ... | |
| dear Becky, i m a Pakistani... | 7/19/2005 |
| Q: i m a Pakistani girl,my cat is a male,he got injury on his neck two weeks ago.i think during some ... A: He really needs antibiotics and veterinary care but I understand that you do not have help nearby. ... | |
| Spraying | 7/18/2005 |
| Q: Our seven-year-old neutered male has begun spraying and urinating outside the litter box. We've been ... A: Yes, cats do not like change and it looks like he is going through a Huge change in his life right ... | |
| behavior problem | 7/17/2005 |
| Q: We have an outdoor cat that my husband brought into the marriage. The abandon fixed (fairly ... A: Wow, I guess you can't leave flour on your porch all the time, but it's funny how that is a ... | |
| Not eating | 7/16/2005 |
| Q: We have a young (about a year old)long-haired recently adopted spayed female cat (we've had her for ... A: If your cat doesn't eat, she will die. Go to a pharmacy and buy a large syringe without the ... | |
| cat constipation | 7/14/2005 |
| Q: I have a 17-year-old cat who suffers from constipation. I was putting mineral oil in his food, but ... A: I wouldn't give any over the counter meds without consulting a veterinarian. Try this.. it works ... | |
| Male Neutered Cat Missing the Litter Box | 7/13/2005 |
| Q: My name is michelle and I have a five year old male cat who had been neutered and declawed before I ... A: Instead of using a standard litter box, go to Walmart and get one of those large plastic storage ... | |
| food | 7/11/2005 |
| Q: We have a 6 1/2 year old male domestic short hair. We are feeding him Science Diet savory cuts and ... A: You are correct in saying that hard food helps keep teeth clean. It will be hard to keep them ... | |
| Cat feeding | 7/9/2005 |
| Q: I have 2 cats apprx 4 years old and they are both inside cats. They seem to be getting a little ... A: I may not be the best person to ask, as my cats are a bit "porky" too .... lol. Iams is a good ... | |
| Kitten | 7/8/2005 |
| Q: We have a kitten that we have had since he was 14 days old his litter mates were killed by a tom ... A: Connie, Once they get a taste of being outside, they will want to go out, especially as you said, ... | |
| want to get a kitty | 7/3/2005 |
| Q: I am wanting to get a kitten later this year around october/november so I've got a while to get to ... A: You are certainly going to be prepared for your new kitten! If you get a male, YES get him neutered ... | |
| cat "love bites" | 6/30/2005 |
| Q: affectionate cat. She is jet black with yellow-green eyes and a luxurious coat like a mink stole. ... A: She sounds so adorable!! I can tell she loves you very much, but I know that can be annoying. Have ... | |
| litter training. | 6/29/2005 |
| Q: They are now about 10 weeks. One of them and I don't know which keeps peeing on our bed. Yuk. They ... A: Yuck for sure!! If I were you, I would close the bedroom door and not let them in there until they ... | |
| my cat has stopped eating | 6/28/2005 |
| Q: My cat is a mixed breed long hair 7 year old female. Typically she comes in the house very little ... A: This is more than depression, your cat needs veterinary attention. I wish I could help you , but ... | |
| behavior | 6/27/2005 |
| Q: My male cat is about a year and 1/2 old and was first "brought up" in a certain room in our home, ... A: I think that time and patience is the solution. You just need to pet him when he will let you, and ... | |
| im worried for my cat | 6/26/2005 |
| Q: im worried about my cat because since she is black shes been getting incredibly hot and im worried ... A: I presume your cat lives outside?? If so, as long as she has shade and plenty of water she will be ... | |
| Kitten aggression? | 6/26/2005 |
| Q: I have a new kitten that we found at about four weeks old. He has been to the vet for a check-up, ... A: Sometimes kittens can get a little rough, and yes their teeth are very sharp!! Some of it may be ... | |
| acne | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: 1 yr female has mild case under chin. Looks bad but does'nt trouble her.Vet wants tests and shots ... A: Bill, Your cat will do fine with what you are doing, and if you wash your hands good afterwards, the ... | |
| SENSITIVE CAT | 6/18/2005 |
| Q: My cat was adopted from an animal rescue shelter and loves to have her head and ear rubbed and once ... A: I wouldn't think so. My cats also love to have their heads and ears rubbed. They don't seem to ... | |
| siamese kitten | 6/14/2005 |
| Q: I have a siamese kitten just acquired yesterday. She is approximately 12 weeks old, and a lilac ... A: Oh, how I love Siamese and the lilac points are so pretty! It sounds to me that your kitten missed ... | |
| inherited mean cat | 6/10/2005 |
| Q: I have recently inherited a cat (over 1 month ago). She is about 10 years old and is a grey Tiger ... A: First, I want to say that I admire you so much for taking in this cat that you don't even like and ... | |
| wnat to get a kitty | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: I am thinknig about getting a kitten either pure or mixed breed it really doesnt matter is he will ... A: If you have never owned a cat.....let me re-phrase that, if a cat has never owned YOU, then you are ... | |
| Dear Becky, About three... | 6/3/2005 |
| Q: About three weeks ago, my cat gave birth to six little ones. Recently I have noticed that two of ... A: I think if it is made for eyes... then it would be ok. Be sure and read the directions, as if it ... | |
| Kitten health | 5/25/2005 |
| Q: We have a mother cat outside who had 4 kittens 7-1/2 weeks ago. We brought in one of the kittens ... A: Unless this kitten nurses regularly and keeps warm, she will die. You need to make sure that she ... | |
| my 6 wek old kitten | 5/24/2005 |
| Q: yeah i just got a six week old kitten and i noticed she has some icky stuff around her eyes not as ... A: Kimberly, Get a warm washcloth and gently wash it off. Your kitten probably needs to see a vet for ... | |
| kittens | 5/19/2005 |
| Q: How soon after kittens are born can they have flea medication? Also how about the mother cat--when ... A: You can use a flea powder on the kittens after birth, but use sparingly and READ the label , as some ... | |
| Cat urinating on a couch | 5/18/2005 |
| Q: My partner and i--both in our 60s--recently adopted our 10th cats. The others have all passed away. ... A: I presume Hank is neutered since you got him from a rescue group. If not......be sure and have him ... | |
| My cat licks all the time | 3/15/2005 |
| Q: My cat Lucky has a problem. He's a mixed breed about 6 years old. He licks himself all the time ... A: He may have some type of allergy. I would take him to a vet and have him tested. It's normal for a ... | |
| Bringing a new cat into the home | 3/9/2005 |
| Q: I have a cat that is 10 years old and has always been the only cat in the house (I have the cat ... A: Here is a suggestion that worked for a friend of mine. Go and buy some of those cat balls... the ... | |
| Cat dominance and urination | 3/8/2005 |
| Q: Please help me solve this problem with my 3 year old neutered male cat, Byron. I have 2 cats, Byron ... A: WOW, you really do have a problem. If he weren't neutered, I would think that is the problem, but ... | |
| Fur Problem | 3/7/2005 |
| Q: I have a cat that is almost 1 yr. old and I'm noticing that he appears to be losing fur on the ... A: He is probably scratching more than you realize. If there is a scab there, then he has scratched ... | |
| sick cat | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: I'm writing for a friend. She has a cat, part siamese. The cat loves to eat plants and then throws ... A: Yes, some plants are very poisonous to cats. I don't know what the real name for the lucky bamboo ... | |
| kitten with diarrhea | 2/25/2005 |
| Q: We have a 4 1/2-month old kitten (outdoor) with diarrhea. She seems to have a pretty bad case of ... A: This kitten needs veterinary care right away. She may have been hit by a car, or even attacked by ... | |
| litter box a toy | 2/25/2005 |
| Q: I have a siamese (maybe 9 mths) kitten,that showed up on my door about a month and a half ago. It ... A: LOL....don't mean to laugh, but your kitten sounds like a real character!! I love Siamese!! They ... | |
| Bad Kitty | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: I'm not bragging , but my cat only suffers from one bad behavior. I want her to *STOP* scratching ... A: Yes, this can be a hard behaviour to stop. My cats have a very large cat tree, that goes from floor ... | |
| papichulo my cat | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: i noticed yesterday that my cat was sneezing and sniffling alot. today it seems like he is doing it ... A: Has he been vaccinated ? If not, then you probably will need to take him to the vet. Cats are ... | |
| House cat | 2/12/2005 |
| Q: My cat got loose when she was in heat. I am sure that she is pregnant. How long does the pregnancy ... A: The pregnancy will last 63 days. You can try to make a little bed for her, but sometimes they have ... | |
| Cornish Rex losing fur | 2/11/2005 |
| Q: I have a 6 yr. old Cornish Rex who has started to lose the fur around the fronts her rear legs. It ... A: I have a female about the same age as yours and have a similar problem. She has thinning hair in the ... | |
| Hi, I purchased 2 12 week... | 2/7/2005 |
| Q: I purchased 2 12 week old male seal point siamese kittens last week. The kittens were brought home ... A: It is obvious that thses kittens were NOT handled and the breeder is only in it for the money. It's ... | |
| flaking cat claws flaking cat claws flaking cat claws | 2/5/2005 |
| Q: My cat's claws seem to be flaking off a lot lately. It does not seem to cause her any pain and ... A: I'm not sure if this is a nutritional thing or not. I have noticed my cats sometimes have the same ... | |
| Big Litter Pan with No Top? | 2/3/2005 |
| Q: We have a rather large cat who has to duck to enter a covered litter pan (even a large covered pan) ... A: I don't know what his problem with a covered litter box is. I have used them in the past, and I ... | |
| Behavioural Problems in Siamese Cat | 1/25/2005 |
| Q: I'm having some behavioural problems with my 5 year old Siamese cat, Harry, and I was wondering if ... A: Harry is being a typical male, marking his territory. Has he been neutered? If not, do that right ... | |
| Catnip Toys | 1/23/2005 |
| Q: I'm new to the cat-owning "business" so I've been getting a lot of toys for my new pet from friends ... A: I really don't think catnip is harmful. For one thing, you can buy it fresth and give it to your ... | |
| Cat allergies?? | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: Becky, My name is Erin and I just recently brought my cat home from the shelter, probably two or ... A: I am so glad you adopted this poor kitty, or she probably would have been put to sleep! It does ... | |
| home made cat food | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: My cat is a Himalayan who seems to get upset tummy from canned cat food. I don't feed him very ... A: Yes, I certainly think you can. I have a friend who is a himalayan breeder and I think she does ... | |
| behavior | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: I have two cats about a year and a few months old. they go into heat about the same time and when ... A: First, please have your cats spayed. It is much healthier for them, and will preven accidents! Yes, ... | |
| Siamese Cat | 1/12/2005 |
| Q: I've had the cat for 7 years and she was full grown when she came to us. For the past couple of ... A: No, this is not normal. Cats are very smart, and they usually do this kind of thing for a ... | |
| drinking water | 1/11/2005 |
| Q: What could be the cause of my cat not drinkning water out of his water bowl? A: I'm not sure when you submitted this question, but I just now saw it, I hope I'm not too late in ... | |
| Drinking Water | 1/11/2005 |
| Q: I have recently noticed that my cat (male) is not (rarely) drinking water out of his water bowl. I ... A: David, Believe me, if your cat is thirsty, he will drink what you put out. Cats are just very ... | |
| Kittens and Heat | 1/6/2005 |
| Q: We have four kittens, all girls, yes I know four but we couldn't bear to break up the litter. Well ... A: Gary, I love cats, and four doesn't seem too many to me at all! I'm surprised they haven't come ... | |
| Cat Pee in Bed! | 1/3/2005 |
| Q: After waking up to cat pee in our bed a couple of times recently, we took all three of our cats to ... A: Yes, you do have a difficult situation. If your older female is in kidney failure, then what you ... | |
| cat bites himself when we scratch his back! | 12/30/2004 |
| Q: I hope this is something you can answer for me! We have a tomcat who is around six or seven years ... A: I'm not sure what causes him to do this, but it sounds to me likd he enjoys it and it's some kind of ... | |
| biting | 12/30/2004 |
| Q: We have a female cat that we adopted three months ago. She is seven months old. Since the day we got ... A: I have never encountered a cat that bites just to be biting! I really don't know how much help I ... | |
| cat behavior | 12/28/2004 |
| Q: I have a two year old cat who will not use a litter box. He will urinate all around the litter box ... A: Colleen, This is indeed a very bad habit. I have a friend who went through the same thing, except ... | |
| Cornish Rex | 12/25/2004 |
| Q: I have two Cornish Rex cats. One male who is a Grand Champion and a Grand Premier and a female that ... A: My female rex does the exact same thing! It's like she is lost or something. When I call her name ... | |
| Grooming behavior | 12/23/2004 |
| Q: I have two cats an 8 yr old female and a 3 yr old male. They generally don't get along and avoid ... A: Christie..... I have never heard of this before.... it's funny!! I can just hear a man saying... ... | |
| chrismas tree | 12/18/2004 |
| Q: my cat has been eating our xmas tree,it real, but can this hurt them. i try to keep them away but ... A: It's hard to keep cats away from Christmas trees! They're drawn to them!! No, they are not ... | |
| My kitty | 12/14/2004 |
| Q: I have two cats. One is over 14 years old. He is so thin and eats such a little bit. He barely ... A: Misty, It sounds like your cat may have a urinary tract infection. Males tend to get blocked up, ... | |
| Cat Behavior | 12/13/2004 |
| Q: I have adopted a cat that I found in my neighborhood. The cat is male about 1 year old. I have had ... A: Your cat is showing his love for you. The kneading is what kittens do to their mom while ... | |
| biting own fur out | 12/5/2004 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old male sealpoint siamese tom that has been losing fur on his back in a even ... A: I have never heard of hair loss injections, is this something new? It sounds like a nervous thing ... | |
| Cat in heat? | 11/28/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering, How can you tell if a cat is going into heat. I got a kitten and she is 5 months ... A: Yes, she is definetly in heat. They will act strange like that... roll around..cry, put their rear ... | |
| symptoms after a cat is no longer in heat | 11/19/2004 |
| Q: My cat was recently in heat for about 3 weeks. She's been over it, or I thought for about 2 weeks ... A: If you are positive that your cat was not bred......then she is experiencing a false pregnancy. She ... | |
| feeding/finicky | 11/17/2004 |
| Q: I have a very unusual Bengal kitten. He is abnormally finicky and has several times gone on hunger ... A: Lisa, wow , this is way past my expertise. I have never heard of this before. I suggest you go ... | |
| WATER | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF GIVING A CAT DISTILLED WATER TO HELP PREVENT URINARY PROBLEMS. SEEMS LIKE ... A: I have never heard of giving distilled water to prevent urinary tract infections. Males are prone ... | |
| cat behavior | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: my cat WILL NOT stay of my counter tops! we have tried everything from taking her down and telling ... A: I know what you mean, mine do the same. I have also tried everything , and it just doesn't work, ... | |
| Siamese | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: It's just one little hour a week, though. Is there any way to keep it quiet for an hour? I have a ... A: Manda, All that I have ever come in contact are..... but then, that's the Siamese... they like to ... | |
| Siamese | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: I love reading "The Cat Who.." books and have fallen in love with the idea of having a Siamese. I'm ... A: I also love the "Cat Who" books and have read them all! That Koko and YumYum are something ... | |
| Moving w/ outdoor cat | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: We have an outdoor-only cat that has moved into our backyard. She was totally ferile at first but ... A: Alex, This is a problem! I guess you have already asked the people with the other cat ? If they ... | |
| cat eyes | 10/22/2004 |
| Q: please let me know ok. thank you deeply mark l A: Mark, Clean his eye with a warm wash cloth. If it persists, take him to a vet. It could be ... | |
| Box Training a Stray | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: We are moving out of state and would like to take a stray cat which has adopted our garage as his ... A: That's going to be hard to do since he is 14. You can buy large collapsable cages that you could ... | |
| my new kitten | 10/10/2004 |
| Q: I am writing because last year I adopted 2 cats together from a shelter, they were Zoe, f, 1yr and ... A: Sorry I have not replied sooner, but I think the All Experts website was down as I couldn't get in . ... | |
| Sick Mr. Kitty | 10/9/2004 |
| Q: I am not sure if you can help me but its worth a shot. Mr. Kitty is almost 6 y/o, we have had him ... A: I am so sorry for the delay. I couldn't get into the ALL Experts website, so I couldnt answer you!! ... | |
| Cat Behaviour | 10/5/2004 |
| Q: My cat is over 1 year old and it seems to be getting more and more annoying as the days go by. It ... A: Guess what? I have a cat that does the exact same thing. I like to keep my dogs in one room while ... | |
| This kinda serious problem... | 9/30/2004 |
| Q: This kinda serious problem so I am going to tell it all.From a year and a half I have got a male ... A: Is your male cat neutered ? If not, I would definetly do that as soon as possible, as it may be the ... | |
| Newborn won't deficate | 9/23/2004 |
| Q: My Father found two newborn kittens in a chemical plant he was working at after some other workers ... A: I think it's great that you are taking care of these kittens! It's pretty smart of you to know that ... | |
| Siamese Cat behavior | 9/19/2004 |
| Q: My cat was fine until about December of last year, when i started moving around a lot. She is ... A: Melissa, First...YES, get her spayed. Get all of them spayed. Cats and dogs are much healthier and ... | |
| cat food | 9/8/2004 |
| Q: Bell, My female cat (who eats Science Diet Senior) is doing this really annoying thing where she ... A: Cats are very smart and I think she is hoping for something "good" to eat. You didn't mention her ... | |
| Sick cat | 9/7/2004 |
| Q: my cat got into a shredded beef burrito on Saturday evening and has been sick since. She cannot ... A: The styrofoam could be causing a blockage. It is normal for a cat or dog to be sick after eating ... | |
| help | 9/3/2004 |
| Q: I have an 8 week old kitten. The kittens name is smokey. I got her and her sister when they were 6 ... A: I would contain them in a small area until he is trained, like a bathroom. I think once he starts ... | |
| Litter box | 8/16/2004 |
| Q: In January, I adopted a 6 year old female cat from the pound who is also blind. The vet said she ... A: It could be medical. When cats have urinary tract infections, they tend to go outside of their ... | |
| Fur Loss | 8/12/2004 |
| Q: My cat is about 10 years old. About 2 months ago she began losing her fur at the base of her tail ... A: I have seen other cats do this. There are numerous reasons as to why, you just have to figure out ... | |
| My cat | 8/10/2004 |
| Q: I am sure you will be able to help me but I thought I would try. I have tried everything else. I ... A: I also live in Tn.... Knoxville. Sometimes cat get a sore on their mouth and it's not serious, more ... | |
| Behavor problem | 7/20/2004 |
| Q: I took in acat from the pound she started to potty in the house, I found her a new home because I ... A: Yes, this is certainly a problem but can be fixed. You will basically have to re-train your cats. ... | |
| siamese cats | 7/16/2004 |
| Q: I want some deep information. If you don't know anything about siamese please just say, you can't ... A: .... Having shown cats, and Siamese being my favorite along with the Cornish Rex, I think I can ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 7/13/2004 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant. I have heard that they generally deliver after about 9 weeks. Is this true and ... A: Lori The pregnancy will last 63 days. You need to be careful what you use for fleas around her ... | |
| Strange behavior | 7/9/2004 |
| Q: My cat is 1 1/2 years old and has been acting strange. He spends quite a bit of time in the litter ... A: Susie, Your cat is displaying typical behaviour for a cat who has urinary tract infection. It is ... | |
| Siamese cries all night | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: I have two 7yo Siamese girls, sisters. My problem is with my blue point. She has been sitting in the ... A: Yes, Siamese are quite the vocal ones! That's what I love about them, but sounds like you are ... | |
| Hello Becky, I would love... | 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: Cats are funny creatures and do not like change. You may or may not have problems if you take them ... | |
| behavior problem in 4 month old kitten | 7/4/2004 |
| Q: what would be the cause for fear aggression and what steps to correct if any? First let me tell u ... A: Crystal, Keeping a cat in a crate all the time is cruel. If this is the second cat that your ... | |
| Caring for a 4 week old orhpaned kitty! | 6/28/2004 |
| Q: My nephew rescued what the vet said is a 3-1/2 wk old kitty, mother not to be found, so he kept her. ... A: If I were you, I would buy some kitten chow, moisten with a little hot water to soften, add a little ... | |
| Cat urine | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: My question has more to do with cat urine more than the cat. I have been told that you can not ... A: I really don't know of any such product. I have had good luck with vinegar and water. I have used ... | |
| 1 cat | 6/16/2004 |
| Q: I adopted my first cat, a 1 year old male tabby from the Humane Society in March. I am enjoying very ... A: I think it is very comendable of you to be concerned about your cat. I wish more people were like ... | |
| a boy cat | 6/11/2004 |
| Q: Well I'm asking this question about a 2 year old cat that I adopted 1 year ago.I had an older cat ... A: Sounds like Fooy is "marking' his territory. I am guessing that your clothes hamper is the target ... | |
| Cat Prob | 6/7/2004 |
| Q: I have two cats - Brutus, the gray, tiger-stripe & Fate, the Tortoise Shell. My first problem is ... A: You are experiencing very typical cat behaviour! LOL, sorry, to laugh, but I know exactly what you ... | |
| Siamese seal point | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: FYI - the cat is approximately 9 months old. Also, when I got him from the breeder, I saw his ... A: If he hasn't been caged,which is good to hear, then he might eventually come around. It's hard to ... | |
| Siamese seal point | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: I adopted a beautiful male seal point Siamese from a breeder of siamese/javanese cats. We have had ... A: Sounds like you have adopted a former breeder that was probably caged all the time and now is scared ... | |
| Behaviour | 5/26/2004 |
| Q: I am having a problem with my cat (Mushu) and I am just about at my wits end on how to solve it. ... A: Sounds like Mushu wants it HIS way NOW ! LOL. My manx does something similar... she will paw at my ... | |
| Sick Cats | 5/24/2004 |
| Q: I have 3 cats in the house, one who is 3 years old has been throwing up his food once a day to every ... A: Cats will vomit even when they are not necessarily sick, by either overeating or because of ... | |
| Administering Meds | 5/18/2004 |
| Q: What is the best and safest (for me) way to give a cat a pill? A: This can be tricky and you need to be careful as not to get bitten. With your left hand , put your ... | |
| 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: Carol, I really admire you for trying so hard! This is indeed a very frustrating situation and the ... | |
| breeding question | 4/26/2004 |
| Q: I own two fantastic Bengal cats, and I'm looking for one for my mom now. I went to see a litter ... A: You are absolutely correct. The litter could be sired by either cat and it's possible that some ... | |
| My cats have worms | 4/25/2004 |
| Q: We have four cats. One of them has roundworms. All four cats are being treated for worms due to ... A: Chances are, your cats have had roundworms for awhile, and are just now showing up. It is quite ... | |
| Odd kitten behavior | 4/20/2004 |
| Q: I have a four-month-old male kitten who was adopted from a shelter about two months ago. Within the ... A: ... WOW, you do have a problem! LOL , sorry to laugh, but it is amusing. I think I would have ... | |
| siamese cat | 4/18/2004 |
| Q: How can I tell what my cat is trying to tell me with all her meows? She is a "constant whiner" and I ... A: Congratualions on your entry into the world of the Siamese! These cats are just great, I think. ... | |
| our cat is not himself | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: Becky: Is it possible that our cat Snickers is constipated... and would that make him throw ... A: I don't think throwing up would have anything to do with being constipated, however, it may have ... | |
| siamese | 3/20/2004 |
| Q: I have a siamese that I trapped in a hav-a-heart trap. Thought she was ferel but she isn't. After ... A: Siamese are great cats, I love them. Vomiting is NOT a common complaint of siamese owners ... | |
| Siamese cats | 3/6/2004 |
| Q: We recently acquired an 11-year old siamese cat. She has settled in rather nicely, except for a ... A: Siamese are great cats and they are "talkers". I have often heard them do that when they see birds ... | |
| Cat's Weight | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: I have an indoor cat who is overweight. After talking with the vet we agreed on feeding routines as ... A: Have you tried putting your cat on a weight reduction type of food? Science Diet makes a good one. ... | |
| Urinary Condition | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: Oh Becky, Thank you, you have been so supportive. My cats mean everything to me. Willie is a ... A: Mary, Thank you for your kind comments, I appreciate that. I love the Korat breed! They are such ... | |
| Urinary Condition | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: I just wanted you to know I took your advice. I really, really love my cats and I've been worried ... A: OH Mary........I am so sorry. I hate that it came to that, but you need to know, that by doing this ... | |
| Urinary Condition | 2/29/2004 |
| Q: I have five cats. Until recently they were able to come and go through a pet door, but we started ... A: The experience I have had with URI in cats, is that if you catch it in time, antibiotics will work. ... | |
| skin problem | 2/24/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know if you've ever heard of a cat developing numerous, small scabs along its' back, ... A: I have a cat that has the exact same problem. I always thought it might be fleas although I never ... | |
| over zealous grooming | 2/17/2004 |
| Q: My cat licks and licks and is now completely bald on his stomach. What do you recommend to stop this ... A: Cats do wierd things, don't they? It could be a nervous problem, then again, it may just be as you ... | |
| Cat Foods? | 2/11/2004 |
| Q: I am curious to hear your thoughts on cat food. My feline situation: 1 - 9 yo female (6 1/2 ... A: This may not be want you want to hear, but I have to tell you that I feed my cats Friskies! I have ... | |
| Cat grooming behavior | 2/11/2004 |
| Q: We have a very affectionate male cat (neutured) that is named Sage. Lately, he has started ... A: Yes, your cat ,Sage, is definetly grooming you! It's because he loves you. Mine do the same ... | |
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I am not a breeder,so please direct any breeding and/or birthing questions to an "expert" that is. I love all cats but my favorites are the Rex and Siamese. I used to show Cornish Rex as a hobby but have not been able to for a few years. Right now I have three Siamese and one Cornish Rex. As a former veterinarian assistant, I can help you with general healthcare issues. Being a cat owner for years, I will be glad to answer any behaviour and/or nutrition questions too. Please remember, I am NOT a Veterinarian, so if your kitty is seriously ill, please do not hesitate to contact a Vet.
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Cornish Rex
Siamese
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