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| Subject | Date Asked |
| My cat's litters box | 3/6/2007 |
| 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 heat | 3/5/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| hi | 3/2/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| hi | 3/1/2007 |
| 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 Box | 3/1/2007 |
| 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 dog | 2/28/2007 |
| 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 dog | 2/27/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| kicking | 2/25/2007 |
| 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: Hygene | 2/23/2007 |
| 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 oil | 2/14/2007 |
| 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 hair | 2/14/2007 |
| 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 Kittybaby | 2/12/2007 |
| 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 question | 2/8/2007 |
| 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 fighting | 2/6/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| neutering | 2/1/2007 |
| 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 suffering | 1/27/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| animals | 1/24/2007 |
| 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 cats | 1/24/2007 |
| 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 cats | 1/20/2007 |
| 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 wounds | 1/11/2007 |
| 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 cat | 1/5/2007 |
| 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 eyes | 1/5/2007 |
| 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 bed | 1/4/2007 |
| 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 labor | 1/4/2007 |
| 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 heat | 1/3/2007 |
| 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 cat | 1/3/2007 |
| 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 heat | 1/3/2007 |
| 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 spade | 1/1/2007 |
| 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 box | 12/30/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| cats | 12/30/2006 |
| 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/urination | 12/30/2006 |
| 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, ... | |
| kitten | 12/29/2006 |
| 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 nose | 12/29/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| cat | 12/28/2006 |
| 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 cats | 12/28/2006 |
| 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 indoors | 12/27/2006 |
| 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 labor | 12/27/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Kittens | 12/25/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Kittens | 12/24/2006 |
| 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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Brandy
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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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