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| What am I??? | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have two questions. One, what kind of cat am I? (There is a picture attached) And two, I got a ...
A: Looks like from the picture, that you are tabby. There is usually an 'M' on the head, between the ...
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| cat pee | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have a two and half year old Tabby male who is Neutered. We ave recently moved twice in 4 months. ...
A: Has he been checked for kidney or bladder infections or problems? This is the first thing to rule ...
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| my cats open wound | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My cat has been running about for some time now and one day he came home with his bone showing and ...
A: Unfortunately it doesn't sound like this can be remedied at home. Your cat needs to see a vet. The ...
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| Male cat attacking female cat | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I have four feral cats. They have been great and turned out to be nice pets. Three of the cats are ...
A: While my expertise is in cat grooming, I can offer my opinion as to your current situation. The ...
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| Stomatitis | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My 2 year old cat, (neutered male-Ichabod) was diagnosed with faucitis or stomatitis in his mouth. ...
A: Sorry to hear of Ichabod's woes. However, I am not a vet, just a groomer. I can offer no medical ...
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| queen cats | 5/1/2007 |
Q: sorry to bother you but i have a cat who delivered yesterday, the problem is that she;d not feeding ...
A: Not a bother! Thank you for visiting this site. It would probably be a good idea to take her to ...
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| siamese cat crying all the time | 5/1/2007 |
Q: my 151/5 year old siamese cat talks all the time is this normal?
A: Siamese cats are renowned for their vocal abilities! They are quite the talkers. I am not sure how ...
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| cat after birth | 5/1/2007 |
Q: i dont know for sure if my cat was pregnant. it looked like it but i'm not sure. i'm new at caring ...
A: It is possible that she had babies, as bleeding will sometimes occur after birth. If she seems ...
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| what should i do when my cat wakes me up in the middle of the night | 1/16/2007 |
Q: my cat is a female about 6 months old and the last two nights she has been meowing for about two ...
A: Sounds like your cat has gone 'into season', or heat. Females will howl and cry till they are bred, ...
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| Matted Hair | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I own two 6 year old cats, one short hair and the other long hair. Recently (past year) they have ...
A: You can avoid the whole shaving issue by being consistant with brushing and more importantly, ...
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| New cat! | 10/8/2006 |
Q: "Well ok,What sould I be do on the first day my new cat comes?Are there things you recommend I do to ...
A: Congratulations on your new kitty addition! There are a variety of things you can do to help keep ...
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| cats eating too much | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I have two indoor cats, I use too just leave their dry food in one of those cat's food container, ...
A: I had a little problem with my kitties throwing up like you describe. Yuck! I finally started ...
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| flea treatments | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I got an 8 week old kitten yesterday. As I looked at him closer I noticed that he was infested with ...
A: It would be fine to bathe him, but do not use a flea shampoo. You can use a simple baby shampoo for ...
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| Mattered hair | 9/28/2006 |
Q: She goes outside at times, but mostly has been an outdoor cat. I've noticed that all of a sudden ...
A: Dry skin can be caused by a number of different things, but usually can be related to diet. Be sure ...
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| boy cats and spraying | 9/23/2006 |
Q: we have always just had girl cats. my question is can boy cats still spray if they are fixed?
A: Boy cats as well as girl cats are capable of spraying. Neutered males will generally not begin ...
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| adding a kitten | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I have a very social 2 year old male cat, very active and loves to be with people. I also have a 9 ...
A: I think it's a fine idea to give your active boy a playmate! A kitten will surely keep him busy! ...
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| cats n fleas. | 9/20/2006 |
Q: i hav e an 11 yaer-old cat and we just got a 2 month old kitten and i think the kitten has fleas ...
A: It would probably be a good idea to discontinue using the flea spray, as cats can become ill from ...
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| urinating kittens | 9/16/2006 |
Q: Our kitten is litter pan trained and has been doing a great job since day one. recently, however, ...
A: It is possible that there is a urinary tract problem with your kitten. When urinating becomes ...
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| voice change in cat | 9/12/2006 |
Q: i have a three year old male cat.he is neutered and very active and playful. two weeks back, he ...
A: I can understand your concern with your cat's problem. I am not a vet, but I would venture to say ...
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| Clumps in fur | 9/12/2006 |
Q: Is it normal for a short haired cat to get clumps or matted fur? Our indoor cat, which is seven ...
A: It is fairly normal for short haired cats to develop some matting problems. Many times, these ...
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| Cat keeps peeing | 9/11/2006 |
Q: My cat is a little bit over a year now and I have gotten him nuetered but he peed on my couch about ...
A: When urine dries it crystalizes. When water, in the form of steam, for example, is added, it ...
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| Not Himself At All | 9/11/2006 |
Q: My previously active and energetic cat has been acting very strange lately over the past 3 or so ...
A: Sounds like your cat is quite ill. Perhaps he got into somekind of poison, or ate something outside ...
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| Sick kitten? | 9/11/2006 |
Q: My roommate has a kitten of about 20 weeks old or so, and all of a sudden it is acting very strange. ...
A: Sounds like you have a sick kitty on your hands. There are a variety of diseases that young kittens ...
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| cat grooming | 9/11/2006 |
Q: We recently noticed that our cat has a good amount of poop stuck in his fur under his tail. He is a ...
A: I wouldn't suggest putting something like witch hazel on an already irritated area. That will most ...
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| About cats and biting. | 9/4/2006 |
Q: My momma is keeing my two cats ( male & female)they are litter mates same age ( 3 yaers) both are ...
A: I am sorry for the delay, I just found this question in my inbox! I hope it wasn't too long ago! It ...
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| 15-year-old cat with matted coat | 9/1/2006 |
Q: My cat is 15 years old. I normally take him to the groomers, but I fear that he is too old now. ...
A: There are some groomers who work extensively with older cats and dogs. I have several clients with ...
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| feeding habits | 8/25/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 year old cat that has been recently fixed and have now let her outside she is eating a ...
A: It depends on what kind of diet you are feeding your cat. There are low calorie foods available in ...
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| Curly Hair in Himalayan | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I have a Lynx Point Himalayan male approximatly 5 months old. I have been working hard towards ...
A: You are brave indeed! Cat baths can sometimes be quite the fiasco! Sounds like you are perfecting ...
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| Cat unable to reach area in grooming | 8/14/2006 |
Q: .. Is there a particular brand among those that you would recommend over the others? We've mostly ...
A: fellow expert! Sorry for the delay in getting back with you. Been a little hectic! Anyway, yes, I ...
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| Cat unable to reach area in grooming | 8/14/2006 |
Q: Tomay! I have a two year old, spayed, female named Sunny. She's a bit overweight, and seemingly ...
A: Baby wipes are just fine for cleaning purposes. There are also products available for 'dry bath'. ...
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| spaying my cat | 8/12/2006 |
Q: i am curious to know if there is any truth in the statement that if i dont spay my kitten before it ...
A: No, there is no truth in that statement! When cats (or dogs) are spayed, all reproductive organs ...
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| sneezing, mucusy kittens | 8/10/2006 |
Q: My boss just got two kittens; brother and sister from a local shelter. Yesterday both kittens ...
A: Definately sounds like kitties in need of a vet visit. Kittens are more prone to life threatening ...
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| Kitten and fleas care | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I have a new kitten about 10 wks old, I got her 2 wks ago and have given her 2 flea baths, then ...
A: The specks you are seeing are not flea eggs, they are flea 'dirt' or excrement. The flea ingests ...
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| virgin cat owner | 8/10/2006 |
Q: i did not recieve your feed back. thanksI have never owned a cat in my life. I dont know the first ...
A: Answer: Hello April, I am so sorry you didn't recieve my reply. It was the same day! Anyway, ...
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| My cat has a fever | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I took my cat to the vet and she got a shot for a high fever and some anti-biotics. I don't want to ...
A: I am not a vet, so I cannot offer medical advice. What I can offer is my opinion based on ...
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| 13 old cat coordination | 8/2/2006 |
Q: Seems like her left body side is not working as the other right side. She attempts to jump on the ...
A: I am not a vet, so I cannot offer medical advice. Just opinion based on experience. It is possible ...
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| kitten health | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I adopted a kitten a week ago from a local shelter. She is now around 9 weeks old. I took her for a ...
A: I am not a vet, so I can only give you my opinion based on my experience. That being said, your ...
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| pregnant cat with flee | 7/29/2006 |
Q: My pregnant cat may have flees i am not sure, but if she does i dont want her to give them to her ...
A: It would be a good idea to check your cat and see if you see fleas or evidence of fleas. If so, you ...
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| Kittens | 7/28/2006 |
Q: My cat had 3 kittens 5 weeks ago and am looking for some advice on weaning them from their mother ...
A: Well it is good to hear that you will not be finding homes for the babies until 10 weeks. That is ...
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| Kittens Hind Legs.. | 7/24/2006 |
Q: My cat just had kittens and she was very young. She had 4 and 2 of them were born with no tails and ...
A: I know that there are wheeled assistance carts for dogs who experience hip or back problems, but I ...
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| Litter box training | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I have a cat that is approx 2 years old. We adopted her from the vet at approx 8 weeks old. I do ...
A: Is this a behaviour she has always had, or is it more recently? Kittens learn so much from their ...
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| allegeric to cats | 7/18/2006 |
Q: i'm getting married in couple of months and i just found out that my fiancé is allergic to cats (she ...
A: Usually allergies to cats (and/or dogs) is reaction to the dander more than the fur. And yes, the ...
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| Cat Tears | 7/17/2006 |
Q: My little cat (one of two- sisters) has daily tearing that leaves a kind of light mahogany spot ...
A: The enzymes in tearing and saliva is what causes the mahogany staining that you see. Sometimes this ...
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| Post Nursing problem? | 7/17/2006 |
Q: We just gave away our four kittens that "Pica" our calico had. She was an excellent first mother and ...
A: This could be a mastitis situation beginning. You may want to check with your vet if the situation ...
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| cat pulling out hair. | 7/13/2006 |
Q: Namaste, I have a three year old male cat who pulls out his from the spine region and tail until he ...
A: I am so very sorry for the delay. I just recieved your question and noticed that it was dated a few ...
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| lumps | 7/6/2006 |
Q: my cat has developed a red boli like lump on her stomache and could it be a bite or a cyst it does ...
A: I am not a vet, so I can only give you my opinion based on experience. This sounds like it may be ...
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| litter boxes | 7/6/2006 |
Q: How often should the litter box for a single adult cat be cleaned?
A: Ideally, litter boxes should be scooped often. For clumping litter, you can do once every couple ...
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| my cat is in labor | 7/3/2006 |
Q: my cat is in labor she gave birth to 2 kittens already i whant to know how long do they stay in ...
A: Sometimes you can feel her abdomen, and feel if there seem to be any more kittens. Cats can stay in ...
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| Keeping clean | 6/29/2006 |
Q: I have a 21 year old short haired cat. She is very well and all is in working order except the ...
A: Wow! Congratulations on having such a long lived kitty! As far as what to put in the water to wash ...
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| about my cat's behaviour | 6/20/2006 |
Q: How are you ? I have a 4 month old Persian cat. I have 3 questions : 1- I'm crazy about her, ...
A: I am sorry for the delay aswering your question. It seems it didn't make it to my mailbox, and I ...
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| cat urine | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I have a cat which we have recently discovered has been urinating in a corner of the living room for ...
A: Urine (dog and cat) tends to crystalize as it dries, and when plain water is added, as you know, it ...
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| Spanking Cats | 6/14/2006 |
Q: Do cats understand spankings? If they are doing something that would endanger them, is this a case ...
A: I don't think cats really understand (or care) the spanking method of deterring unwanted behaviours. ...
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| pulling hair out in clumps | 6/11/2006 |
Q: She is very sweet and is five years old. She grooms herself well but in the last year at certain ...
A: Winter coat is shed in the spring and summer coat is shed in the fall. It is possible, that in an ...
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| hair coming out everywhere | 6/7/2006 |
Q: how can I help my cats hair from being all over everything? i do brush her everyday.I just can't ...
A: It is helpful to not only brush your cat, but also to comb as well. The brush will only remove the ...
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| cats loosing hair | 6/4/2006 |
Q: My cats (2) have been loosing hair. We had a flea outbreak recently but I think I have the fleas ...
A: Congratulations on having the outbreak of fleas under control! It can be quite a chore to ...
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| 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: This sounds like a medical issue. As I am not a vet, I can only give you my opinion. It sounds ...
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| Grooming a Cat's feet | 6/3/2006 |
Q: On a recent visit to my vet with my American Longhair (I'm guessing that's what he is) she was sure ...
A: I also have a part Maine Coon kitty...such a love! And he, too has that long hair in his pads and ...
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| cut leg | 5/29/2006 |
Q: yesterday i noticed my cat has an open wound on her leg she seems to be walking ok but has problems ...
A: I think a trip to the vet is in order. Open wounds can become infected, leading to internal ...
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| kitten litter | 5/19/2006 |
Q: ok, what is the deal with all of the no nos about using clumping clay with kittens? is there ...
A: To answer your question... I have no idea what the problem is that you refer to! I am not familiar ...
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| matted hair | 5/19/2006 |
Q: Our 7 year old cat has long hair on his feet. It has become matted and hard on one foot. He won't ...
A: Unfortunately there is no shampoo or conditioner that will loosed the matted coat enough to check ...
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| Which | 5/15/2006 |
Q: What number blade should I use to cut mats off of a cat. I know the skin is thin and would like to ...
A: The best blade is going to be a 10. (And, if you have a Moser put it on the longer length. ...
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| change in eating pattern | 5/11/2006 |
Q: resently I have moved with my cat and the new place has a new kitten and in the last couple of days ...
A: I am not a vet, so I can not offer medical advice, but what I can offer is opinion based on ...
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| cats discolored skin | 5/8/2006 |
Q: we have been feeding an outside siamese cat. and it is a healthy male. but all of a sudden his skin ...
A: I am not a vet, so I cannot offer medical advice. What I can do, is to tell you that if this were ...
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| Aggressive cat - a response! | 5/6/2006 |
Q: I seen the article addressed to you, recently, in regards to the aggressive cat who bites anyone she ...
A: Unfortunately when I recieve a question, unless the author gives and email address or phone, as you ...
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| Agressive Cat | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I need help!! I have a 2 year old cat that I have had since she was three weeks. I found her ...
A: Wow! I would be concerned as well! I am really not sure what to tell you about this, as my field ...
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| paw in drinking water and then in litter box! | 5/3/2006 |
Q: My cat sticks his paw in the drinking water and then uses the litter box with a wet paw, tracking ...
A: What an unusual habit your cat has! And also annoying, as I can imagine. I am not aware of any ...
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| Is wild salmon treat ok? | 5/3/2006 |
Q: Our male cat had urinary blockage and was put on a special diet. For treats he was allowed something ...
A: Urinary tract issues are rather common in male cats. I have no vet training, nor can I offer ...
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| Should I be concern about my cat eating grass every day. | 4/28/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 year old female cat that has begun eating and vomiting grass everyday. I would not be ...
A: I am sorry you did not recieve my reply earlier. It must be in cyberspace somewhere! I had said ...
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| Cat behavior/care | 4/24/2006 |
Q: My cat is very old 13 years and lives with my mother she is worried about him beacause all of a ...
A: Sorry to hear of you mother's kitty's problems. You are right when you say you need advice from a ...
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| I found an abandoned cat,... | 4/23/2006 |
Q: I found an abandoned cat, who I think might have been 8 months old. She turned out to be pregnant ...
A: Wow! Sounds like you've got a real problem there. I am not a animal behaviouralist, so I can only ...
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| cats breath | 4/19/2006 |
Q: !..any thoughts? i dont think she is eating her waste..she is a very nervous cat...thanks ...kevin
A: Perhaps the reason her breath is so bad is because of her teeth. At 15 years old, she probably ...
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| Deworming | 4/15/2006 |
Q: I have read that cats need to be dewormed every 6 months. my question is if you have an indoor cat ...
A: I have never heard of worming cats every six months! That is an obvious typo! When kittens go ...
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| Kitten conjunctivitus | 4/4/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are having a problem with our baby cats. The kittens (there are four, two males, ...
A: I am so sorry to hear of your delimma. I know how worried you must be. Unfortunately I am not a ...
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| Cat Mats | 3/28/2006 |
Q: I have 2 persians. One loves being goomed. The other is ok with a brush but not a comb and he has ...
A: Not every groomer is a 'cat groomer', consequently, not as comfortable grooming cats, as one who is ...
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| Kittens | 3/25/2006 |
Q: We have some kittens in the house along with their parents. (Kittens were born 10-21-05). We have ...
A: Are the males neutered yet? This odor may be coming from a combination of 'spray' and perhaps the ...
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| "sour bottom" smell.... | 3/23/2006 |
Q: First thing - thank you for replying to my question. We have a 4? year old neutered male cat and he ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay. I am usually quicker to answer my questions. I am opening a shop, and ...
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| Found cat ouside wants to go out is ther a way w/ no run away ? | 3/22/2006 |
Q: Is there a product that can be set up so this cat that I found Can be outside and smell the air. ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay. I am opening a business, and time seems to be in short supply. Thank ...
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| cat question | 3/13/2006 |
Q: Tomay, I have a 8 month old black and white cat. She has to stay in the house all of the time ...
A: Yes, there are harnesses especially designed for cats, allowing some owners to actually take their ...
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| optimum health with food | 3/12/2006 |
Q: My regular old Himilain(sic) doesn't let me hold him much...then I bought him a grooming mitt..my ...
A: Sorry to hear of your troubles. The grooming mitt is a good grooming tool. Most cats will grow to ...
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| Dusty cat | 3/6/2006 |
Q: OK Here is my question. My cat is driving me crazy because when she is let ouside she goes right ...
A: Sounds like this kitty likes a good roll in the dirt! Have you inspected the area she rolls in to ...
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| new cats and litter box | 3/6/2006 |
Q: I adopted a DSH and a DMH from the local pound. They grew up together at the pound and are now 6 ...
A: What a delimma for you! The one with longer coat would probably benefit by a trip to the groomer. ...
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| 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: Well, you definatly have a full fledged kitten on your hands! It simply has to run it's course. I ...
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| CAT BATHS | 2/28/2006 |
Q: My cat just had kittens a few days ago. She stills has the residue and smell on her from when she ...
A: So I suppose this makes you a grandparent now! It would probably be best to wait for a bit before ...
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| 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: Sorry to hear of your dilemma. I can understand your frustration with this. There are, indeed, ...
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| Fleas | 2/20/2006 |
Q: We have 2 indoor cats. After 3 years of no problems, they have picked up fleas! We have no idea ...
A: Fleas are easily transferred from area to area. Roaming cats, squirrels and the like, travel ...
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| cat/bathing | 2/20/2006 |
Q: how should i bath my cat/and clean his ears
A: Well, let's start with the easy question. Cleaning ears. This can be done with a cotton ball ...
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| White Cat with Spaghetti Stain | 2/15/2006 |
Q: I have a large, pure white Maine Coon Cat who loves to play in water. My large pot was soaking in ...
A: Oops! A regular whitening shampoo, like Bio-Groom Super White, would help get the stain out. I'm ...
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| Indoor Cats | 2/14/2006 |
Q: My husband and I would love to adopt a cat or get a new kitten. The only thing I am hesitant about ...
A: A one bedroom apartment is more than ample space for your new feline friend to be content. Cats can ...
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| my cats are spraying | 2/12/2006 |
Q: My cats are fixed but are still spraying is there anything i can do to get them to stop?
A: My field of expertise is actually within grooming and coat and skin care. So, I think perhaps a vet ...
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| cat throwing up | 2/10/2006 |
Q: we have a 4 to 5 year old cat that is both inside and out. the problem is that she tends to ...
A: Sorry to hear of the problems with your cat. An indoor/outdoor cat is exposed to a varied 'diet'. ...
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| Litter | 2/8/2006 |
Q: I have 2 cats that used the litter maid box. When it broke down I went with the "dishpan" type. ...
A: Yes, there are low dust litters out there. The clay litters are usually the worst dust offenders. ...
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| CAt Crystals and treats | 2/4/2006 |
Q: Our three-year old, male cat, Zack, was hospitaized with a full bladder caused by crystals. For ...
A: This is more of a question for someone who specializes in nutrition and health, but I can throw in ...
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| urinating in strange places | 1/31/2006 |
Q: I have a two year old cat and she likes to jump in the dryer occasionally when I am putting in ...
A: I think you would benefit more by posing this question to someone on this site who specializes in ...
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| My male cat gags constantly | 1/30/2006 |
Q: I have a healthy indoor 3 year old cat that does vomit up hair balls. Then after awhile it seems his ...
A: Sounds like your cat is having some serious hair ball issues! Have you tried petromalt or just ...
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| Help I not sure what to do or think about my Cat | 1/30/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Hi Tomay- Well Beamer and I made the move together-- And he seems to be ...
A: Yippee!! I am glad to hear that things are working out well..so far. Now that he's an only child ...
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| Help I not sure what to do or think about my Cat | 1/24/2006 |
Q: I am going to try to make a long story short. Last summer I relocated to Flordia. I moved my cat ...
A: I am sorry for the delay, but I think your original requests got misdirected somehow. Sorry to hear ...
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| Cat is loosing her hair | 1/20/2006 |
Q: My cat Gracie has licked almost half of her hair off.In the last week she has started loosing dime ...
A: This sounds like more of a medical condition instead of a grooming/coat care issue. It could have a ...
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| furballs | 1/18/2006 |
Q: I have an adult cat. We received him a while back from some friends. They told us he has problems ...
A: Sorry to hear about the hairball problems your cat is experiencing. Check with your pet shop and ...
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| Feeding | 1/17/2006 |
Q: We just adopted a 1 1/2yr (possible 2yrs) old cat at the end of 2005. Now being a raiser of dogs, ...
A: Most cats will do well with free feeding. Just be sure the bowl stays fresh and full. Cats don't ...
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| cat behavior | 1/16/2006 |
Q: Have a male cat, about 4 years old, neutered, gets shots and sees vet regularly, spends good bit of ...
A: I have one of my two cats that jump in the shower afterwards, but is more interested in drinking the ...
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| my cats tooth | 9/18/2005 |
Q: i've just found a tooth on the top of a box.. then i recognized that it's my 5-moths old cat's ...
A: The tooth you found is a 'baby tooth'. Cats (and dogs) will lose their baby teeth to make room for ...
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| Need Help with "Bad" Cat | 8/7/2005 |
Q: my cat is jumping on my desk tables and other furniture that i do not wish her to as well as chewing ...
A: You might try a spray bottle of water or a can of air to discourage undesireable behaviour. In your ...
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| Need Help with "Bad" Cat | 8/7/2005 |
Q: my cat is jumping on my desk tables and other furniture that i do not wish her to as well as chewing ...
A: Below is a copy of the confirmation email I recieved on Monday, the 8th. I'm not sure how it got ...
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| kitties | 6/19/2005 |
Q: when does the kitty open their eyes and start walking?
A: Kittens usually open their eyes at around three weeks old, and will also begin the 'crawling' to ...
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| Overweight | 6/18/2005 |
Q: I have 2 cats. One is VERY overweight and the other is not. I have them on a feeding schedule of 1/2 ...
A: While my field of expertise is primarily grooming and coat care, I can offer you my thoughts on the ...
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| tangled fur masses | 6/15/2005 |
Q: Of the many cats I have given home to, I have never seen the large mases of firm tangled masses ...
A: The matting you describe sounds like excessive seasonal shedding. The coat begins regrowth and ...
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| cat rash | 6/15/2005 |
Q: My cat, Stanley, has a rash on his belly and a little on knees and face. Taken to vet, they gave ...
A: Sorry to hear of Stanley's delimma. His problems seem to be of a medical nature. So, consulting a ...
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| Hair loss orange tabby | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I have a two year old tabby. I got him neutered about a 5 months ago.I dont know if that has any ...
A: Hair loss could be an allergy to something. Maybe food, maybe enviornment. The only sure way to ...
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| Kitten Climbing | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I have a 6 months old baby girl kitty and she climbs on everthing. If we yell at her she will hiss, ...
A: As you know, yelling at a cat does very little good! I have found that a spray bottle of water, a ...
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| My kittys | 5/15/2005 |
Q: I have 3 cats, Spotty, Cleo, and Bright Eyes. Spotty and Bright Eyes are both long haired cats, and ...
A: Sorry for the delay. You will need 2 different grooming tools for the upkeep and maintainance a ...
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| cats fur | 5/13/2005 |
Q: what can i do about my cat licking her fur off?
A: Your cats problem could be a combination of the things you mentioned. Sometimes skin irritations or ...
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| grooming | 5/13/2005 |
Q: My cat, Rosie, is about 13 years old. She has stopped cleaning herself and she is getting really ...
A: Sounds like it is time for a trip to the groomer for Rosie. Matts don't go away, nor can they be ...
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| kitten urinating | 5/11/2005 |
Q: I have a 5 mth persian kitten, she has been playing on my bed and even sleeping next to my head, for ...
A: It is possible that your kitten may have a urinary tract infection of some kind. This will cause a ...
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| Indoor Cat Loosing Hair | 5/3/2005 |
Q: My 8 yr old long hair cat is losing her winter coat CLUMPS in huge patches creating bald spots. Her ...
A: Your concern is a common one. As cats get older, some are not as diligent as they used to be with ...
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| swallowing in cat | 5/2/2005 |
Q: I have an eleven year old calico who often suffers from hair balls. Usually she vomits and then I ...
A: J., If your cat is not responding with the Petromalt she is used to, then she may have an ...
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| cortisone side effects | 5/1/2005 |
Q: What are the side effects of a cortisone injection for a cat?
A: This is probably a question best addressed by a vet. What I do know about cortisone injections have ...
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| Tranquilizing before grooming | 4/29/2005 |
Q: I have just inherited a 12yr old, 11 1/2 lb cat that is rather high strung. I want to have her ...
A: I am not a vet, so I cannot give specific medical advice. What I can do, is tell you what I have ...
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| my cat | 4/17/2005 |
Q: My cat keeps losing her coller and this time she has gone to far because I have been looking for it ...
A: Some cats just aren't as receptive to wearing a collar as others are. If you feel she must have a ...
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| Tail | 4/12/2005 |
Q: Can cats break their tails? My cat has a lump on this near his rump. He could hardly sit and his ...
A: First of all, my sincere apologies for the delay in answering. My internet service has been up and ...
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| strange biting behavior | 3/26/2005 |
Q: for about a month now, my 5 yr old cat has been very sensitive in her lower back area. it doesn't ...
A: Sorry for the delay in the reply. I was out of town for the Easter holiday and just flew in last ...
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| Moving with a Cat | 3/25/2005 |
Q: We are going to be moving from a two bedroom apartment to a four bedroom, 3 floor townhouse within ...
A: ID tags are good...micro chips are better. The vet can do this for you, and is well worth the time ...
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| What happened to Norman Auspitz? | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I wanted to ask Norman Auspitz more questions, in response to some inquiries I asked him recently ...
A: Goldman, Well, I looked around the site to find a 'contact us' area, and it would appear there is ...
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| What happened to Norman Auspitz? | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I wanted to ask Norman Auspitz more questions, in response to some inquiries I asked him recently ...
A: ear Mr. Goldman, Unfortunately I have no way of knowing anything about Mr. Auspitz. You might ...
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| cat | 3/21/2005 |
Q: my cat got sick hacking and sneezing but there is'ent any thing coming out also he has gottin real ...
A: It sounds like your kitties would benefit from a trip to the vet. There are many diseases including ...
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| My cat licks all the time - | 3/15/2005 |
Q: My cat has a problem. He's a mixed breed about 6 years old. He licks himself all the time and is ...
A: Your cats problem could be a combination of the things you mentioned. A bath certainly could'nt ...
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| Please Help | 3/2/2005 |
Q: Last week my 3 year old cat was diagnosed with crystals in his urine. He was perscribed an ...
A: I recieved your email this morning, so I am sure you are already at the vet. Your kitty's problem ...
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| drooling cat | 2/24/2005 |
Q: My cat is approx. 8 yrs old. My fiance rescued him from the shelter and it was estimated that he ...
A: Sorry to hear of Winston's medical problems, but sounds like he is doing fine now. As for your ...
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| grooming | 2/23/2005 |
Q: Have two Maine Coon cats. Their fur becomes matted very easily. It happens when they groom ...
A: Let's start with the skin. There are several reasons for dry skin including, as you know, the drier ...
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| cats off furniture | 2/18/2005 |
Q: I have 2 cats almost 2 years old ,is there a product I can buy and if so which one is the most ...
A: There are a few products on the market to help to deter cats from forbidden areas. One that I have ...
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| My Cat and how to brush him | 2/18/2005 |
Q: I have an 11 month old Himalayan, and he won't let me brush him without biting and scratching me. He ...
A: Brushing a matted cat can be very uncomfortable for the cat, which may be the reason he is biting ...
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| Teeth cleaning | 2/17/2005 |
Q: We have a 13 year old Maine Coon cat who will not allow us to clean his teeth. The vet told us we ...
A: Dental care is very important in maintaining the overall health of your cat. There are liquid drops ...
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| siamese cat | 2/15/2005 |
Q: why is my cat screeming to the top of her lungs she is driving me crazy...
A: It is within the breed of the Siamese to be 'talkative', and are more vocal than any other breeds of ...
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| Hair loss | 2/11/2005 |
Q: Our 9 year old female calico is biting the hair off her rump and forlegs. She had a bout with fleas ...
A: Sounds like your kitty may have developed a bad habit. It's also possible that she has an allergy of ...
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| 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: Sorry to hear of your problems with your new babies. Unfortunately, all I can offer is my own ...
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| butt-scooting on the carpet | 2/6/2005 |
Q: My male, neutered, three-year old cat has been scooting on his butt across the carpet, as if to wipe ...
A: Anal glands are actually little sacks rather than glands. These become filled with fluid and ...
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| 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 and a smaller cat who ...
A: There can be as many different opinions as there are vets (or groomers, for that matter!). I have ...
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| Cat dander | 1/31/2005 |
Q: I bathe my cat once every 2 - 3 weeks and use a mild shampoo. However, I cannot seem to get rid of ...
A: Bathing a cat every 2-3 weeks is too often. Some cats can go almost a lifetime without a bath! If ...
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| Cat Dandruff | 1/26/2005 |
Q: My cat has uncontrolable dandruff, worse in the winter than the summer. I have had her to the vet ...
A: Sounds like this kitty needs a change in diet. I have a domestic short hair who was dandruffy as ...
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| Collars | 1/18/2005 |
Q: I just purchased a new collar for my cat and I am curious as to the proper fit. Presently, I can ...
A: The fit you describe is a comfortable fit. Most cat collars are made to be 'quick release' so that ...
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| calico cats | 1/17/2005 |
Q: my daughter wants to know how many hairs does a cat have?
A: Cats actually don't have 'hair', they have 'fur'. Very dense, each pore can contain anywhere from 7 ...
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| dry skin loss of hair | 1/15/2005 |
Q: i have a 6 year old cat and he has never been outside i keep him in the house at all times so he is ...
A: The dandruff may be caused by the drier air during the winter, with heat and low humidity. It may ...
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| cat grooming | 1/12/2005 |
Q: We took in our first long hair cat. She looks very much like a Maine Coon. Since being at the Vet ...
A: Rest asssured that MANY cats do not like their belly or rear end area messed with. It is not ...
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| Wet Food Dry Food and Dental Chew | 1/11/2005 |
Q: I have a kitten of 7 month old, and I got so confused about what is good for his teeth. First time ...
A: Teeth maintenance is vital in the overall health and longivity of your pet. Dog or Cat. Just as ...
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| GROOMING | 12/17/2004 |
Q: I have an 7 month old short haired cat that has been tangled up in a 'fly catcher' sticky paper ...
A: Oh, my! Well, hopefully he had a good time getting so sticky! There are a couple things you can ...
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| Cat Grooming | 12/4/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To : Sorry but where are your archives? My question was not ...
A: If you go into the All Experts site, go to 'pets' then to 'cats' you will see a bar at the top that ...
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| Cat Grooming | 12/4/2004 |
Q: My 1 year old cat was recently adopted from North Shore Animal League. He is frontally declawed. Do ...
A: In the archives of my questions and answers is a very detailed description of trimming claws. You ...
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| litter training for an older cat | 11/30/2004 |
Q: A spayed, female cat (approx. 3 year old) adopted us and now spends much of her time indoors but ...
A: Litter box habits are usually instinctual as well as reinforced by the mother kitty very early on. ...
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| FLEAS !!!! | 11/22/2004 |
Q: I've got a large, Male persian. I've had him for several years now, and untill this year i've never ...
A: Everyone hates a flea! They can be quite difficult to get rid of once they have set up ...
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| Potty Path?? | 11/18/2004 |
Q: I have a wonderful LARGE kitty. About 24 lbs. He is slightly overweight (and we have him on a ...
A: Did you happen to call any of the groomers in the area to see if they could do a 'quickie' potty ...
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| grooming | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I have a 7 month old kitten and I just wonder if it is neccessary to have the claws trimmed ...
A: Yes, it is important to keep your kitty's nails trimmed. This can be done professionally (i.e. ...
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| cats.......fur coat | 10/28/2004 |
Q: It seems that my kitty cat's fur coat used to be softer..... What could change this? THANKS very ...
A: There could be a variety of reasons why your cat's fur seems not as soft. Could be that the softer ...
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| Grooming Kitten | 10/27/2004 |
Q: What is the youngest that you can give a bath with shampoo to a kitten.
A: Unless it is an emergency of somesort, the VERY youngest to bathe should be at least 3 weeks, ...
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| what kind of cat do i have if he was born with out a tail | 10/26/2004 |
Q: can you tell me if my cat is a certian cat if it is born without a tail?
A: There is a breed of tailess (or near tailess) cat called 'Manx'. They have two coat types, long and ...
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| My runaway cat | 10/21/2004 |
Q: We recently moved away from our home of 14 years and bought a new one 2 blocks away. Our 14 year ...
A: Aww...sorry to hear of your delimma! Did you keep him confined to the new house for a few days ...
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| cat, itchy skin | 10/19/2004 |
Q: Please help me!!! I have a 1.5 year old cat. She started to have itchy skin on her back about one ...
A: This sounds like it may, again, be a medical problem. These types of problems are usually associated ...
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| going potty on the floor | 10/18/2004 |
Q: We have two cats that have been with us all their lives (brother and sister - both neutered) 8 yrs. ...
A: Many times when litter box habits are changed, it has something to do with a possible urinary tract ...
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| Upper feline respiratory diesease | 10/16/2004 |
Q: My 3 month female got upper feline respiratory disease after I picked up her from the shelter. She ...
A: however my field of expertise is in coat care and grooming. Your question is a medical one and ...
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| my cats feet | 10/10/2004 |
Q: Do you happen to know why? Thank you.
A: Cracked, dry pads? Could be consequences of age, diet or enviormental issues. There are products ...
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| Cat Boxes | 10/1/2004 |
Q: We are moving to a home w/o a basement to keep the cat box. I am trying to get a good opinion on ...
A: Usually a good cat box location is in the bathroom. There are litter boxes shaped for corners that ...
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| My Cats Smell | 9/26/2004 |
Q: I had a question. I have two grey tabby cats, (or kittens - almost cats) that are six to ...
A: What a dilemma! A couple of things come to mind. First I would start with a good thorough bath. ...
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| grooming my long haired ginger moggy | 9/17/2004 |
Q: My cat Bee is 16 years old - very hard of hearing but nevertheless well except for the knots and ...
A: Older cats can present more of a challenge, as their age can limit some of the things you can do to ...
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| cats | 9/14/2004 |
Q: what grooming tools do you suggest on a shorthair
A: Shorthaired cats can greatly benefit from regular grooming with a 'curry' brush. There are a couple ...
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| Grooming and behavior | 9/13/2004 |
Q: My cat Osiris will not let me brush his stomach. He loves to be brushed evrywhere else. Touch his ...
A: William, Thank you for your inquiry. I, also, have a cat named Osiris! But he LOVES to have his ...
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| Clipping back toenails on indoor cat | 9/7/2004 |
Q: My cat is declawed on the front claws, but his back toenails are quite long. I think they should be ...
A: You are right in that the nails need to be trimmed back on a regular basis. The best clippers are ...
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| Washing my cat | 9/3/2004 |
Q: I have a very very big black cat. He tends to get dandruff near his tail. I would love to give him ...
A: Bathing your cat can sometimes be a hazardous job, as you know! Altho you may be surprised at how ...
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| Cat urine in carpet | 8/23/2004 |
Q: I have a 2yr. old cat and she has always used the liter box, but I had found a spot where she has ...
A: Sometimes when a cat stops using a litter box it is because of urinary tract infections of somesort. ...
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| Toe Nail Clipping | 8/19/2004 |
Q: My question has to do with clipping my indoor kitty's toe nails. I have taken him to a groomer in ...
A: Fortunately, kitty claws are relatively easy to clip. Virtually all cat claws are clear, making it ...
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| Grooming | 8/12/2004 |
Q: How can I groom my cat? I never had a cat and now I have 2. What can I do to groom them?
A: Well, it depends on whether these kitties are long haired or short haired. Short haired cats can ...
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| matting of hair | 8/11/2004 |
Q: We have 3 cats, one of which has long hair. Every summer he gets matted clumps of hair which we end ...
A: Long coated kitties can present a challenge! Regular grooming along with a good diet are important ...
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| pregnancy in felines | 7/11/2004 |
Q: I have a female cat that gave birth to a litter about 15 weeks ago. I was taking her to SPCA to get ...
A: The normal body temperature for a cat is 100 to 102. Temperature will not determine what stage of ...
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| Hm | 7/8/2004 |
Q: I have an 8 months old cat and I recently took him to the groomers. He got a lion cut. They shaved ...
A: It is funny that you should mention this tail chasing issue, as I recently shaved down my own cat, ...
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| grooming | 7/7/2004 |
Q: I own a cat with long hair. They live outside. How do I keep the hair from being matted? What do I ...
A: The only SURE way to keep a longhaired cat matt free is to brush and COMB on a daily basis. When ...
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| cat cleaning | 6/28/2004 |
Q: My mother has a 13 year old cat who is long haired. This cat is extremely "mean" to everyone except ...
A: Sounds like this kitty is a tiger! Has she always been this way, or is it just since the poop got ...
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| How to care for a kitten | 6/28/2004 |
Q: We found a lost kitten and need to know how to care for it, such as: food-type, house-training, ...
A: Sounds like you are doing a pretty good job already! Free feeding kittens/cats is best. Fresh water ...
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| 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 cannot cover ...
A: I deal mostly with the grooming aspects of cat ownership, however, what you hear about 'cover ups' ...
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| cat's skin | 6/13/2004 |
Q: My cat has just developed alot of dry sore area on his back, If I take a small tooth comb I am able ...
A: Sorry to hear of this problem with your kitty. However, I don't think this is within my field of ...
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| Shaving my cat | 6/6/2004 |
Q: I recently adopted a cat. I'm not sure what kind he is, but I'm thinking just a domestic shorthair. ...
A: Yes, it is normal to have cats shaved down, even short haired ones. As a matter of fact, I have a ...
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| limping kitty | 6/4/2004 |
Q: Tomay, I have a short haired black and white cat about a year old. She's always been a very active ...
A: Sounds like your kitty has injured her paw somehow. Perhaps someone accidentally stepped on her or ...
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| Cats bathing each other.... | 6/3/2004 |
Q: We have two adult cats, who seem to bath each other from time to time....Any idea what, if anything, ...
A: Animals who live together will sometimes groom each other from time to time. We see this type ...
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| dirty cat | 6/1/2004 |
Q: I have two cats aged about 4 and 5. The older one is neat and clean and washes a lot. The other ...
A: Luna sounds like she could probably benefit from a good bath and brush with a groomer, or check ...
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| matted hair | 5/31/2004 |
Q: I recently started careing for a stray cat which started hanging around my apartment building. I ...
A: The cat is question is most likely a persian mix of somesort, requiring regular grooming to keep up ...
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| Pregnant Cat | 5/11/2004 |
Q: My cat is pregnant and just today she had some bloody mucous coming out of her. Does this mean she ...
A: By the time you read this, your cat may have finished her birthing. Usually the mucous loss ...
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| hygene | 5/10/2004 |
Q: I have a very large cat. She is probably around 25+ pounds and so therefore cannot groom herself. ...
A: Congratulations on your new family member! Sounds like you are on the right road to help this kitty ...
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| grooming question | 5/3/2004 |
Q: my cat is pretty matted and when i went to check her today she has a big bald spot and it doesnt ...
A: The condition you describe is very common among matted cats (and dogs sometimes). The hair matts so ...
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| Tangles and Mats | 4/29/2004 |
Q: I found a stray cat the other day, and she has long-hair; however, she didn't have a single mat or ...
A: It is possible that this is someones well cared for kitty. However, it could be that she does ...
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| Choice of litter & of flea preventative | 4/26/2004 |
Q: I'm thinking of switching to clumpable litter since so much less is needed. I have 2 cats & two ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay. Apparently the request got routed to the wrong folder.. again, my ...
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| My cat had a tick | 4/25/2004 |
Q: My cat had a tick a few days ago. My mum got it out of her. But I noticed when it was in there ...
A: Usually once the tick has been removed, most of the danger is gone. The red and scabby looking area ...
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| Kittnes | 4/20/2004 |
Q: My cat has given birth to four lovely kittens, How much handling can we do with the kittens as i ...
A: Congratulations on your new babies! By all means, handle these babies as much as you like. If the ...
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| Cat allergies | 4/8/2004 |
Q: My wife and I are empty nesters in our early 50's. Because of my blood pressure/anxiety problems we ...
A: I apologize for the delay in the response. This message was apparently misdirected. Again, sorry ...
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| Cat Care | 2/17/2004 |
Q: I have a cat, (his name is jordan) he is a very nice and good cat. I like him all but for one ...
A: There are a couple things you can do to try to remedy the problem Jordan has with biting and ...
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| Dry skin | 2/15/2004 |
Q: Tomay My two tabbies have very flaky skin this winter. Can you suggest a couple of ways to ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay. Apparently this question ended up in cyberspace somewhere! Flaky skin ...
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| sick cat | 2/11/2004 |
Q: My kitten has a cold in his eyes, his eyes have a puss like substance and they are constantly teary. ...
A: Sorry to hear of your kitten's problem. There are many diseases that kittens are subject to, ...
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| Litter Box Training | 2/11/2004 |
Q: I Have recently adopted a older cat. For some reson she will not use her litter box, unless i put ...
A: It is highly unusual that a cat not naturally sucessfully use the litter box. It would be a good ...
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| matted hair | 1/26/2004 |
Q: I have a 23 year old Persian cat who has extremely matted hair around his rectum. I am afraid to ...
A: wow! 23 years old is quite the accomplishment! Unfortunately he will have to endure a certain ...
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