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About Brandy
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
Cannot answer specific veterinary questions, but as an owner of both cats and dogs, I hoep to confer perhaps some common-sense advice.

Experience
Prior experience as a cat breeder (Maine Coons), showing and grooming cats, former vet tech, trained in animal behavior, present work as a biologist.

Organizations
former Maine Coon cat breeder registered with CFA, TICA

Education/Credentials
BS Biology, minor in animal psychology and behavior, former vet tech

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Brandy 
In Category  Cats

SubjectDate Asked

My cat's litters box3/6/2007
  Q: I want to buy a new letter box for my cat below is the full detail about this ScoopFree Automatic ...
  A: I think some of the other allexperts might be better at offering insight into this since - in spite ...
cat in heat3/5/2007
  Q: My cat was just in heat and now every time she sees our fixed male cat she hisses and doesnt want ...
  A: Females don't actually mark their territory, but they DO mark surfaces when they are in heat. Their ...
hi3/2/2007
  Q: do you know what could of coused it
  A: Again, until you know what kind of worms your poor cat, I can't even guess. 'Basic' worms like ...
hi3/1/2007
  Q: hi my cat can not hardly breath when it sleeps and it is puking up wroms what should i give it
  A: Take him/her to the vet ASAP. Please. This is way beyond what I can even guess could be the matter. ...
Stop Using Litter Box3/1/2007
  Q: I have a cat who is 15. I have another cat that is 4 and she was stray. For the first year that we ...
  A: You seem to have already done everything I would have suggested. Honestly, I thought it would be the ...
cats and dog2/28/2007
  Q: I hope you can help me with info about ways to introduce my two cats to a dog and another cat. The ...
  A: First, with all the steps, be patient. Cats, and older cats in particular, are very routine, and can ...
Cat attacking dog2/27/2007
  Q: I have a 2 year old neutered male cat. My girlfriend has an almost 2 year old female beagle. We ...
  A: Your boy is being territorial. You didn't mention if your girlfriend moved in with you, which means ...
kicking2/25/2007
  Q: My cat is pregnant and i can feel the kittens kicking this just started 3 days ago. how long till ...
  A: This could be anyone's guess since you (I assume) aren't sure of when your cat was bred. The average ...
RE: Hygene2/23/2007
  Q: I only have one cat, she is going to be 5 yrs old next month. I have just started to notice lately ...
  A: I'm not sure how big her bone structure is, but unless she looks like one of the larger breeds (like ...
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!2/20/2007
  Q: I need help with my peek-a-poo, Spike, and help on mother cats and their kittens. My dog doesn't ...
  A: A trained animal behaviorist would be your best bet to try to get Spike to not look at cats as chew ...
how to make my cat fat...2/17/2007
  Q: I would like some common-sence advice on what i can to to make my cat gain weight..about 6mo old and ...
  A: A 6-month old cat is pretty much a teenager, so like some human teens, they seem to be all skin and ...
cat breed?2/17/2007
  Q: My long hair cat has what seems to be a "plate", like on an armadillo or rhinocerous armor plate ...
  A: I have absolutely no clue at all. My first inclination would be to say that he has a scab, or even a ...
baby oil2/14/2007
  Q: my kitten got baby oil on her fur. is it harmful to her in any way? I've gotten as much off her as ...
  A: To be completely honest, I'm not sure if baby oil will harm her, but remember that she will be ...
Himalayan, matted hair2/14/2007
  Q: I know shaving is an answer to matted hair but is there an alternative. She has such beautiful ...
  A: My mom has a beautiful Maine Coon that is, in a term heard in the cat fancy, 'Dripping with Coat'. ...
My cat Kittybaby2/12/2007
  Q: My cat has been very listless the last couple of days. She won't eat (not even tuna) but she drinks ...
  A: You didn't say how old she is, or if she goes outside, but please think about taking her to a vet ...
Male cat question2/8/2007
  Q: I really hope this is a common sense question but since this is my first male cat I want to make ...
  A: Ummm....yeah. Our youngest cat was neutered at 5 months (he's now 4 years), and he's, well, ...
cat's fighting2/6/2007
  Q: My two cats have always "loved" each other. The older cat took to the younger kitten four years ago ...
  A: My first instinct would be to let them work it out. It's also an instinct for US to want to protect ...
neutering2/1/2007
  Q: you might not beable to answer this, but do you have any idea on how young you can get your male cat ...
  A: I know of vets who volunteer at animal shelters who will 'fix as soon as they can find' the little ...
my cat is suffering1/27/2007
  Q: How are you? my Persian cat is almost one year now, she is showing the symptoms of HEAT, crying, ...
  A: First, let me state that you asked for my opinion. Now onto your questions: 1. No. 2. Yes, I've ...
animals1/24/2007
  Q: Do exotic bengal cats shed heir fur?
  A: All cats shed. Even those space-alien looking Sphinxes (which my husband thinks are really cool) ...
declawing cats1/24/2007
  Q: We recently had to put down our 18 year old cat and are not thinking of adopting 2 kittens from the ...
  A: First, anyone, please don't bother flaming me or sending me nasty letters. I understand that ...
inbreed cats1/20/2007
  Q: i have male and female cats plus kittens will they breed with each other
  A: Yes. Absolutely. They don't have the social qualms like humans do regarding incest (which is the ...
Cat with infected fight wounds1/11/2007
  Q: A large adult male cat has taken up winter residence in my garage and my wife feeds him every day ...
  A: Check to see if there are any groups in your area that work with feral cats, or cat rescue groups ...
my 6 year old fixed cat1/5/2007
  Q: April (the cat) was purchased at pet smart 2 years ago by my male roommate and was very timid. She ...
  A: My first reaction is to make sure she's healthy, no issues which we usually can't see. She could ...
drooling and runny eyes1/5/2007
  Q: i have a 7 yr old tomcat which only recently has started drooling. he has had runny eyes for some ...
  A: He should see a vet. Cats are notorious for getting over an upper respiratory infection (URI), then ...
confronting roommate about cat pooping on bed1/4/2007
  Q: Whenever I leave my home for vacation, my roommate watches after my cat. She feeds the cat and ...
  A: If I had a choice, I would definitely opt for the poop in the shower...easier to clean. Is the ...
kitty in labor1/4/2007
  Q: so it's been a week and my cat finally gave birth to two cats yesterday. how long should i wait to ...
  A: I would wait until she's done weaning her kittens and to give her body a bit of a 'break'. But, some ...
male cats in heat1/3/2007
  Q: Do male cats go in heat? What do they do if they are, and what kind of noises do they make? Thank ...
  A: I think that they don't exactly go into heat as a female, but may become more territorial (the ...
my new kitten vs older cat1/3/2007
  Q: i got a new kitten about four months ago and my old cats is not as friendly to me or anyone else ...
  A: Maybe. Our first cat was between 3-5 (he was a shelter rescue) who sulked under our bed for three ...
kittens in heat1/3/2007
  Q: When do female kittens go into heat for the first time?
  A: Sometimes as early as 4-5 months, other times as late as 9 months. And not all cats have a ...
5 month kitten to spade or not to spade1/1/2007
  Q: I've never had a cat before - so this is all new to me and am trying to look after little Molly the ...
  A: It will be misery for all involved. When I had my first Maine Coon girl, I was SO not prepared for ...
Moving the litter box12/30/2006
  Q: I moved last August. It is now December. I want to move my cat's litter box from a room I wish to ...
  A: Cats are incredible creatures of habit. She is slowly (because cats take their time) getting used to ...
cats12/30/2006
  Q: can cats without front claws live outside safely? if they can, do you think 7 year old cats will ...
  A: I know I answered this question with the prior question of inappropriate pooing, but I know this is ...
inappropriate defication/urination12/30/2006
  Q: we have a male and remale sibling cat situation. both bottle fed from birth, spayed and neutered at ...
  A: One of my neutered males, also 7, likes to poop in the big tub in the master bath. Needless to say, ...
kitten12/29/2006
  Q: Why does a kitten drag her hind end on the carpet?
  A: This could mean several things; she has poop stuck on her tush, her anal glands could be clogged ...
drooling/runny nose12/29/2006
  Q: i found a cat about one years of age, i know for a fact she has had her luekima shoots. but she is ...
  A: This sounds immediately like she might have an issue with her gums/teeth, and may have an abcess ...
cat12/28/2006
  Q: i have a cat who just had babies on dec20th 4 of them they are doing good but i seen flees on ...
  A: I'm glad you didn't mention using flea shampoo on them as they are way too young for that. If the ...
diarrhea in cats12/28/2006
  Q: i have been reading up on this and some say to try immodium or metamucil. would you know how much? ...
  A: How long have you had this cat? If you recently rescued him, it could simply be a result of new diet ...
cats that refuse to come indoors12/27/2006
  Q: My office has adopted 2 stray kitties (so cute) anyway they eat and play with you and let you pet ...
  A: This may simply (and who doesn't hope for simple?) a matter of the cats slowly getting used to all ...
kitty in labor12/27/2006
  Q: so my cat gave birth to a sack yesterday at about 11am but there were no cats. its going on 24hrs. ...
  A: This is a question I really don't feel comfortable giving any advice other than take her to a vet ...
Kittens12/25/2006
  Q: The kittens have already been fixed and I don't think that it would be puberty yet because he is ...
  A: boyoboy...I think that this (no funnyness here) is one of those rhetorical questions, where any ...
Kittens12/24/2006
  Q: I just rescued two adorable little kittens - one boy and one girl. I have had them now about 5 ...
  A: I think that taking these two (or even just the little boy) back to their mother after 5 weeks might ...

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