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| Subject | Date Asked |
| cat | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Why is my cat constantly scratching and cleaning himself? A: sounds to me like he may have fleas or some other skin problem. Please see these pages for more ... | |
| breathing | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Hay. My cat gave birth to 3 healthy kittens two days ago, but I noticed her panting and it seems ... A: she may still have other kittens inside. However without a vet checking her over there is no way of ... | |
| Moving and leaving cats with Neighbour | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: We are moving abroad and our kind neighbor has agreed to take our 2 beautiful cats when we leave. We ... A: yes you can try to introduce her to your neighbors now but while you are there it is likely that she ... | |
| sick cat. | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: I have a female cat that is 16-1/2 years old she has been an indoor cat since I found her when she ... A: I'm afraid it is impossible to say. However at 16 she is getting quite old now and so health issues ... | |
| cat behavior | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: One week ago we got a male, nutered, fourteen month old Bengal cat. He was shy and skittish around ... A: well this may not be unusual for some cats it all depends on the life they have had so far. It may ... | |
| scabs on my cat's nose | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: Have you seen this situation before? Over a month ago my cat Zen started to develop scabs on his ... A: yes it could be from fighting but it may also be something like cat acne or an allergy. I would ... | |
| Introducing 2 mature male cats | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I just moved it with my partner. He has a fixed, declawed 14 year old male cat and I have a 12 year ... A: I am afraid you will need two litter trays. Cats do not like to share these as the smell of each ... | |
| im a bit stressed | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: My cat had her first kitten at around 8pm, around 9pm she had her second.. They are perfectly fine ... A: your cat has probably had all her kittens by now. i would say that yes it is quite normal for many ... | |
| new kitty issues | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: my fiancee loves Siamese cats and recently lost one of old age earlier this year, he has been ... A: Every cat is different and some do take longer to adjust to new situations and some are also a ... | |
| pregnant cat | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: we have had a male and female cat kept together for over 5 years now and we've never had kittens ... A: well it would be unusual for a cats stomach to suddenly swell over night if she was pregnant. If ... | |
| New Kitten | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me. I have 4 cats ranging from 1-9. There is a 4 month old little boy ... A: I will be brutally honest with you here. i think the kitten needs to be found a home where he will ... | |
| cat biting face | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: My 7 month old kitten was not aggressive when I first brought him home from the shelter three weeks ... A: Don't worry you may have frightened him but he should be fine ina few days time. i have a web page ... | |
| feeding kitten | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a kitten that is around 3 weeks old. We feed him milk every 2 hours with a syringe. The ... A: No i'm afraid this wont work. he wont know how to do this at this age at all. Also he should be ... | |
| Food | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I have four cats ranging from the ages of 1-9. I can't seem to get them all on one food. They all ... A: I know your problem completely as I have suffered with it in the past myself. You may not like what ... | |
| teething | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: i have a orphened kitten i have been careing for sence he was 5 days old he is now teething is there ... A: I am not sure what you are asking. If you are looking for general tips and advice on how to look ... | |
| Feeding | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I have 4 cats ranging from the ages of 1-9. I have three male cats and one female. I am having a ... A: cats will eat what we give them when we are hungry and yes it is true they will not starve ... | |
| cat and kittens | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: but she is now trying to pick up the older kittens and drag them about by their necks is this normal ... A: this is completely normal behavior for a cat. A cats instinct is to chase the older kittens away so ... | |
| Moving in cats | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: We have had our current cat for almost a year and where thinking of getting a new kitten. We are ... A: Well the simple answer is no, there is no fool proof way to move another cat into your home without ... | |
| Cats not getting on | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a male cat - neutered - had him about 14 years. New Year 2010 we got 2 female kittens ( we ... A: I am sad to sy there may be little else you can do. Cats do not naturally get along, even siblings. ... | |
| New mum doesn't seem to be well | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: My cat is 11months old and she had kittens on Wednesday the 1st one was fine but there was alot of ... A: Just keep an eye on her for 24 hours. It sounds to me like she just needs some time to get over the ... | |
| male Maine Coon cat | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: ok so my cat Avlar he is a 2 year old main coon cat. he has disappeared from time to time the ... A: Personally i think it would be cruel to keep a cat inside all the time if he is used to being able ... | |
| Cat Carrying Objects Around House | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I recently (within the past six months) had my 5-year-old calico spayed. Since then, she's developed ... A: Difficult to say whether this is purely a behavioral issue or a hormonal one. It may be that even ... | |
| Another cat | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: Our cat, Bruno, is a Russian Blue and 14 months old. We got him when a kitten from the breeder and ... A: Getting another cat could be the worse thing you could do. Cats are not pack animals like dogs and ... | |
| Kitten | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I want to adopt a kitten but I've been told that they can sometimes run away. Is this true? I live ... A: personally i think cats need a large space to live in and access to outside if possible. This is ... | |
| Hurt foot | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: My cat's back left foot is hurt. Wont walk fully on it. He is an outside only kitty, although I'm ... A: There is not much you can do for your cat until you can get him to see a vet. If you can keep him ... | |
| my cat is throwing up after beining lost | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: my cat andre (an indoor cat) took off after being lock out of the house . He was missing for 21 ... A: Sounds to me like he may have ingested some of the oil on him and this may have either upset his ... | |
| Getting a New Kitten. | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I have two cats already, one female and one male both adults. They are "in a feline relationship." ... A: well as you know there are no guarantees that your cats will get along with another cat. there is a ... | |
| Will my cat come back? | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: We have (or had) a black cat called Mazey. She has never been a very social cat - didn't really ... A: My honest opinion is. If your neighbor is happy to look after her and feed her etc then i think for ... | |
| cat outdoor | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: "Hello, can i put my new adopted kitten (from a shelter) in an outdoor kennel? it will be very ... A: yes i can't see why not. It sound like he will have luxury apartment outside and so should be fine. ... | |
| feral pregnant cat | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a feral cat that is pregnant. I am not sure how far she is, but she is large. There are 2 ... A: It sounds as if she is very close to giving birth now as a cats gestation period is between 63 and ... | |
| cats | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: Can male cats, be in heat? A: No they don't come into season like female cats do. Male cats basically respond to the scent of ... | |
| ragdolls | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: why is has my ragdoll started calling when we thought she is on day 64 of a supected pregnacy she ... A: Sorry i haven't responded sooner, computer problems. Some cats do become more vocal when they are ... | |
| 2 male cats | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: i have just got 2 9mnth old male kittens yesterday. but tonight i caught 1 of them trying to hump ... A: This is not unusual behavior. Your kittens are now maturing and will be full of hormones causing ... | |
| litter box help | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: my cat has pooped on floor two days in a row,first time i was at work and tonight i was home.since ... A: Either she is ill in some way and unable to control her bowel movements or it is behavioral known as ... | |
| cat behaviour | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I gave a kitten to a friend and she was about 2 months old then, it was friendly and like to cuddle ... A: kittens are very energetic and need a lot of stimulus and play especially during the first year or ... | |
| mother cat | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: my 2 year old cat "gabby" had 2 kittens 14 weeks ago only 1 survived "boots" they seemed to be ... A: This sounds about right to me. It is a natural instinct for a mother cat to shoo away her kittens ... | |
| Cat defecating outside litter box | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I need some advice about why and maybe how I may stop my ten year old Siamese male cat (Demon) from ... A: if there is no medical reason for this then this behavior is known as Middening and is all to do ... | |
| Cat Mood Swings | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: We've had our cat now for over 2 years. She was a sweet heart for the 1st year, and for the past ... A: my advice is to take her to the vets to have her checked over. I say this because this sudden and ... | |
| Thinking of getting a cat | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: ever since my cousin got one and i got to know cats since. I really consider myself a cat lover; if ... A: Ok what i am going to say is my opnion and is based on owning cats for more than 30 years of my life ... | |
| Is My Cat Pregnant ? | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: My cat came into heat mid January,she got out and was gone all night,however she continued to do ... A: no not really as it is dangerous to the kittens if you try to feel around. A vet knows how and where ... | |
| cat loves my cat-hating boyfriend | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: i have two nuetered female cats. The ginger has been with me since she was six weeks old. shes 7 yrs ... A: Ah cats are funny things and they have their own minds when it comes to who they like etc. All I can ... | |
| flu | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: our cat has flu. can we give it antihistamines and antibiotics as in adult if yes in which form ... A: No You should not give your cat medicine that has not been prescribed for him by a vet they can be ... | |
| How to separate kittens from they Mom | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I was also wondering if the mom can get depress for this. Thank you! A: Kittens should nor be taken away from their mum until they are at least 3 months old and fully ... | |
| big cat vs small cat | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: my un-neutered cat(2 years) keeps meowing and attacking our new kitten.the kitten defends himseld by ... A: If you have only had your kitten for one night, i dont see how you could have carried out the ... | |
| Cat Attack | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently adopted a cat from our local animal shelter in December...As soon as I got him I had him ... A: He sounds like a feral cat to me who is used to having the freedom to go outside and allow all his ... | |
| Aggression and spraying | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: my mom has 3 cats, all are 10 years old. She has had them since 2001. I have 3 cats, one is 14 and ... A: Well it is rather unusual for a cat to start doing this all of a sudden. I can only think of two ... | |
| Introducing a New Cat | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: we have had the same cat for many years. He's 7 or 8 years old, and has spent virtually his whole ... A: I'm not sure how long your cats have lived together but if it is less than 6 months then the ... | |
| Help | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: My cats lips are wet and pale smell is comin from his mouth. his diet has also declined a bit. I'm ... A: he may have a teeth or gum problems which is not uncommon in cats. He needs to see a vet as soon as ... | |
| 9 month old cat spayed, vet was horrible | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: What do I do, i have 7-8 pound 9 month kitty who was spayed yesterday, she came home in horrible ... A: umm tricky. Pain medication for cats has to be carefully considered as they cannot process the same ... | |
| Introducing a New Cat | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: we have had the same cat for many years. He's 7 or 8 years old, and has spent virtually his whole ... A: It is always a good idea to spend a period if time introducing new cats to each other using the safe ... | |
| Rescued Kitten | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I rescued a 3 month old kitten from a cat hoarder. He is very insecure and scared of everybody ... A: It can be a problem if it goes on for too long. I have a page on my website about this issue. I ... | |
| Biting | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My 8 month old Siamese mix has been biting. We have tried giving him "time outs" but the problem ... A: well its never easy when you have a cat who thinks that this sort of behavior is ok play. All you ... | |
| Cats fighting | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a beautiful loving black cat. He shows no aggression at home but he seems to be terrorizing ... A: Sadly you can't. The only thing you can do is to make sure he is neutered as this usually helps to ... | |
| nursing cat | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: my cat is nursing and one of her nipples is red and hardening and doesn't give milk is there ... A: Sounds like a possible blocked teat or even an infection. In either case this needs to be treated by ... | |
| introducing a kitten to a 6 yearr old femaile siamese | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I just moved into a large 3 1/2 in beautiful Quebec City. My 6 year old female siamese which I found ... A: yes there is hope but it is not guaranteed. Your best option is to use the introduction method for ... | |
| Yowling cat | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I am the owner of an 8 year old ragdoll cat, a breed renowned for their friendly behaviour and ... A: Umm difficult to answer and there probably isn't a definitive answer any way. If the vet cannot ... | |
| Kitten suckling on herself | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Up until a week ago I had a 1-year-old cat and her 4-month kitten which we didn't give away. My ... A: So Sorry to hear of your loss. Some kittens will revert back to this nipple suckling for some time ... | |
| Cats and birthcontrol pills | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I live 6-8 months of the year in a remote island in Indonesia. Two years ago i found a dead cat and ... A: As you know having them spayed would be the best option but i guess unless you were able to take ... | |
| My two adult cats & a new kitten | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I have two siamese cats who are about two years of age, recently I addopted a new siamese kitten, ... A: Possibly you have made a mistake. Cats do not naturally get along with other cats and usually just ... | |
| introducing puppies to cats | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: We have 2 12 year old tiger cats (female and male) that used to live with a dog amiably for all of ... A: I think the best thing I can do is to ask you to read my page about cat introduction. the process is ... | |
| 2 male persian | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 11 year old persian cat and my girlfriend moved with me with her 4 year old persian cat (in ... A: you need to take them through a introduction period to allow them to build up confidence in each ... | |
| my 1yr old female cat | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: my female cat has been splayed and has lived around other cats since she was a kitten, I've had her ... A: This is a common issue and can from nowhere sometimes. Because I am asked this quite often i thought ... | |
| Peeing on towels | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: My cat is a rescue cat, I've had him for 11 years. He was about 6 months old at the time. If I put ... A: this is a complex issue is all to do with territory. Your cat is not being naughty etc he just feels ... | |
| Accidentally dropped a pop bottle on my 1 yr old male cat | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Help! My male cat was lying on my bed when I leaned over him to pet his sister and the pop bottle I ... A: I wouldn't worry too much at this stage, cats are very forgiving and he probably just needs some ... | |
| cat bullying | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: 9 months ago we took on an 8 year old spayed cat as her owners didnt want her. we already had 2 cats ... A: Sadly this behavior is quite normal and not something we can change easily if at all. You could try ... | |
| Odd cat behavior | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: About 1 year ago, my family got a new kitten from a house down the road. We got her when she was ... A: This is normal behavior for some cats. The kneading is considered to be associated with when they ... | |
| Cat gagging | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: My 6 year cat often gags, sometimes after drinking water. He doesn't vomit and no has no hairballs ... A: There are all sorts of causes for cat vomiting http://www.our-happy-cat.com/cat-vomiting.html It ... | |
| New Kitten | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have been searching for information on this but I haven't found anything that relates to my ... A: yes she will calm down in time but this could take some time if she is generally a nervous cat. The ... | |
| Feline Grief | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: We have two cats and our 13 year old cat died almost a week ago unexpectedly from respiratory ... A: I am sorry for your recent loss. I would say that this new behavior is definitely in association ... | |
| My cat is in Labor | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Hey My Cat Is In Labor pain She Is Not Staying Still Why is that? She Keeps Licking Her Private ... A: Sounds like the early stage. Labor can take hours and if she has more than one kitten there may be ... | |
| My cat is in Labor | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: Hey My Cat Is In Labor pain She Is Not Staying Still Why is that? She Keeps Licking Her Private ... A: All the things you describe are normal behaviors for a cat in labor. Try not to worry, mother nature ... | |
| scabbies | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: how do i know if my cat has scabies and how do i get rid of it and how much does it cost? Would it ... A: Please don't put your cat down just because he has a skin condition which can be easily treated with ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Hey While I Was Rubbing My Cat's Pregnant Belly She Started To Meow and her claws kept going in and ... A: yes it does rather sound like she is pregnant and may be going to give birth soon. Please see this ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: Hey While I Was Rubbing My Cat's Pregnant Belly She Started To Meow and her claws kept going in and ... A: her reaction is that of a contented cat. Often cats will paw the air ie put claws in and out when ... | |
| Cat peeing on everything. | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old kitten, and we've had her since she was 6 weeks. She was quick to using the ... A: Yes it is quite possible that his behavior is being triggered because she is now an adult cat (cats ... | |
| Red marks. | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently asked a Vet on this website, her name is Jessica, about red marks that I've noticed on my ... A: It is quite possible that your cat may be feeling anxious about recent changes and is over grooming. ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Greese Has 10 Days left to have her newborns and i don't know if she will make it to 10 days do you ... A: You sound very anxious about your cats pregnancy. I am not sure why you are so worried. Just like ... | |
| growling cat | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: So I had a friend move in with me about 6 months ago! I had a dog and she brought her cat! They got ... A: well it is quite possible that the change of the dog not being around has upset the cat but her ... | |
| Inappropriate Elimination | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I have three cats, the mother, son, and daughter. The mother is about 12 years old. My problem is ... A: This is a common issue but a tricky one too as it is caused by something which is either upsetting ... | |
| Follow up on Boy Cats Playing Rough with our Girl Cat | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm asking a follow-up and including the email thread I had with Karen before she went on holiday. ... A: unfortunately boy kittens can be rather rough in their play and normally what happens is that any ... | |
| Attention-getting behaviour | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: My 2 year old kitty has started clawing at one arm of our couch and I'm pretty sure he is doing it ... A: Spray the corner arms with a strong smelling citrus scent this can often help to deter them. Other ... | |
| Cat Behaviour Problem | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old Male Cat and in the last few weeks he has been showing some aggressive ... A: This is purely a game for your cat and is not sinister at all. Often cat games involve pouncing and ... | |
| cat behavior | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1yr old siamese female and last month bought a male ragdoll 8 wk old kitten. At first she ... A: Sounds to me like a possessive issue. Ie he is trying to assert his place in the home and make sure ... | |
| behaviour | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a two year old siamese boy and two weeks ago bought a new siamese kitten (same parents). No ... A: yes it is quite possible. Some cats can become a little depressed when situations change as they may ... | |
| Male cat aggression | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: We have a year old neutered male cat and we received a male kitten three months ago, he is now 5 ... A: I really do think it is because your kitten is not neutered yet He will be giving off all sorts of ... | |
| Neighbor's cat | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: My neighbor has a cat which chases my cat (outdoors) off our property. I came home from work today ... A: short answer is you can;t and nor can your neighbors. Cats are essentially wild at heart and unlike ... | |
| tummy bug? | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: My 5 month old kitten has had diarrhea since sunday and has been sick 3 times times in the last ... A: make sure he drinks plenty of water to prevent dehydration. this is the main concern at this time. ... | |
| Rescue Kitten Behaviour | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Last week we found an abandoned kitten alone on the side of a busy road (sadly this is very common ... A: no i wouldn't worry at all. Sounds to me that she is just so happy to have found a loving home. I ... | |
| depressed cat | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: i have a female cat 3.5 years old now, i have her for more than 3 years and she is spayed when she ... A: I'm afraid to say you are miss reading the situation and your actions are probably making things ... | |
| cat behaviour | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: My 12 year old female tiger cat has what seems to be something either stuck in her mouth or throat; ... A: does sound to me like she could have a hairball stuck down further in her throat. Sometimes it can ... | |
| Cat/Kitten not getting along | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I am actually an expert on here also, (in Poodles) and I love this site. Thanks for taking your ... A: Oh dear, everything you have said is completely normal cat behavior I'm afraid. Cats are not ... | |
| Cat Urinating and Defecating | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have two cats, 10 years old- one male and one female. I have always had litter box problems with ... A: If this problem is not medical it is known as Middening. It is purely behavioral and is your cats ... | |
| Fur balls | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: My 9 month old kitty has brought up three fur balls in the past 24 hours. He doesn't seem to be ... A: Yes it is a little excessive and suggests to me that he may be either over grooming or will require ... | |
| Very Friendly Stray | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: For the past few weeks I've noticed a cat hanging around my yard (we have a lot of chipmunks ... A: She sounds like a domesticated cat to me who has not been living the feral life for long. It is ... | |
| suspicious of cat | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I live in the country where people drop off unwanted cats. My neighbor was going to dispose of a ... A: Do forgive me but this is a funny question. I dont mean this in a bad way at all it's just that i do ... | |
| New kitten | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a rescue kitten yesterday, and he is 6 months old, very affectionate and purring, but he ... A: the simply answer is yes. It is very likely that he feels a little overwhelmed and a little confused ... | |
| cats ear | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: ear its feels like there is full of fluid could you please help me thanks leonie A: this sounds like a cyst or even a possible non cancerous growth. My old cat had this and the only ... | |
| New cat meets old cat = fighting | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Recently I moved, with my 3,5 year old neutered male cat Gabi, to my boyfriends house. He has a 12 ... A: Cats will always carry this sort of behavior out but it is not necessarily aggression but play. yes ... | |
| help me! | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: i need to ask about cat's pregnancy. i have 2 queens, Lolo and Baby. Baby got pregnant first and ... A: I would suggest that maybe she did not get pregnant when you thought. Or of course she may not be ... | |
| cat still bleeding day after giving birth to 3 still born kittens? | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: hey my cat gave birth day before yesterday to 3 still born undeveloped kittens and is still bleeding ... A: yes I would definitely recommned that you take her to see a vet as soon as you can. She may have ... | |
| cat | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: hi my cat went missing 5 months ago he was just over 1 year old but the other day he came back after ... A: Un neutered tom cats are born wanderers and they may wander for many miles searching for mates and ... | |
| hair loss in kitten | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: Is it normal for a kitten to loose their hair and get a new coat? A: Yes cats and kittens loss their fur all the time so it is not unusual for this to happen. Obviously ... | |
| Burmese Behaviour Problem | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a ten year old Burmese who is absolutely adorable, but he has started behaving very strangely ... A: well I have cats all my life and all of them have done similar behaviors to get me up. Basically ... | |
| pet peeve? | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Hope all is well. A long time ago I saw a booklet about cats that had "why cats don't like to be ... A: Answer by KAte Hi well no animal likes to be stared at as it is a sign of aggression. But staring ... | |
| Probably sexually agressive cat? | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a now 18 month old male neuter. He lives with an 8 year old female and a 6 year old male ... A: I think it would be a good idea to have the vet check for abnormal hormone levels. Sometimes even ... | |
| Kitten not eating | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old female kitten that will not eat wet/solid food. She is eating kitten milk ... A: Cats wean between 8 and 12 weeks of age and some are quicker at picking up the solid food habit. ... | |
| recently adopted kitten | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I have two rescue cats whom are one year and five months (Maisie)/ one year and eight months old ... A: It is best to introduce your cats to each other in safe and controlled environment over a periods of ... | |
| Cat is staying out | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 year old cat has been staying out for 8-9hrs over the last few days even in wind and ... A: I'm afraid keeping her in will make no difference apart from making your cat unhappy and more likely ... | |
| kitten eats solids, still wants to nurse | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: A stray cat had kittens and one adopted my mom after the momma cat disappeared when the kittens were ... A: Kittens normally wean onto solid foods between 8 and 12 weeks of age so this little chap is still ... | |
| cats paws | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: My cat, indoor cat, appears to be licking her paws excessively and has taken the fur off the paws, ... A: well this could be anxiety or an allergy. Sometimes over grooming is a sign of anxiety the problem ... | |
| baby kitten | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: my baby kitten is out side and we have been giving him milk along with the rest of his brothers and ... A: Cats are intolerant of lactose which is in milk so it is not advisable to give normal cows milk to ... | |
| sneezing and green mucus from nose | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: i have a cat what had a big accident,and had to have surgery on his jaws and a broken nose.the vets ... A: Difficult to say whether this is an infection of just a nasty cold. considering his past injury i ... | |
| cats and dogs | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: my cat pissed on dog dog cryed and now they ford out what do i do ? A: it gives you a technique for helping animals get used to each other again after they fall out. it ... | |
| My cats are scratching themselves too much | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: here I'm back with a new dilemma! From last few months my cats have started to scratch themselves ... A: Its funny but i am going through the same problem with my two cats at the moment. Its not a flea or ... | |
| lump on my cat | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a cat or kitten shes 5 months old and she just went into heat, but i noticed today that she ... A: Sounds to me like it could have something to do with her nipples and coming into season. However i ... | |
| "Guard Cat" | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I used to have a cat which growled at "intruders" or whenever she heard a knock at the door or ... A: No i dont think it is common but i have heard of this before. What can i say it may just be a ... | |
| cat is sick | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: my cat had abrasions on each side of her tail i have put antibiotics and anti itch spray on it but ... A: It sounds as if you have done everything you can until you can get her to the vets. make sure the ... | |
| Cat crying | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My one year old male neutered cat cries anytime I am not around. If I go into the bedroom and close ... A: Unfortunately some cats are more vocal than others. Also as you are probably aware some cats can be ... | |
| Cat Whining | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 week old Siamese/Tabby and he seems to cry/whine alot. Is this normal and will continue ... A: this sounds like normal play to me. i have two cats who when they play can look as if they are ... | |
| catcolds | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: when a cat has a cold, does it tend to smell? my cat has a cold and she smells is it part of the ... A: No generally there is no smell associated with a cold unless they have lots of cat mucus coming from ... | |
| Cat Whining | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 week old Siamese/Tabby and he seems to cry/whine alot. Is this normal and will continue ... A: well yes this breed is generally more vocal than other cats, that is part of their charm in some ... | |
| cat pooping and peeing on my bed | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a male cat, 3 yrs old, have had him since he was a kitten. He has always been mean, not sure ... A: poor guy he sounds unhappy at the moment and this is why he is displaying this behavior. It is ... | |
| Help w/ a constipated cat | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: As the subject line indicates, I have a cat (11 year old mix-breed neutered male) that is in good ... A: I think my best advice would be to point you in the direction of may web page about this issue, ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: My cat is 1 and pregnant. The problem is that she now sleeps most of the day, and wants to go out at ... A: I'm not sure why you say it is bad for her to go out at night because she is pregnant? Being ... | |
| Cat downstairs | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I am getting a new kitten in 3 days( 2 months old). I want to put some of his toys and scratchers ... A: Short answer is no not really. kittens will be full of energy and curiosity and apart from making ... | |
| Beginner owner | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: !!! I am very proud to say that I will be adopting a baby kitten from an animal shelter!!!! I have ... A: Wow what a gorgeous Kitten. I have owned cats all my life and I have always believed that cats ... | |
| cats issue | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: With in the last 2 months my female cat (spayed) weighing about 28 lbs has wanted to lick her bottom ... A: I would recommend that you worm your cats as his symptoms does suggest he has some irritation in ... | |
| Schizophrenic Kitten? | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: we got our kitten from a friend when he was just 6 weeks old. He was very very young we know, but ... A: well cats can develop at different rates and at 14 weeks he will now be starting to move into adult ... | |
| Why are my cats suddenly not getting along? | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: My cat just had babies a few days ago.Her other siblings (females) were raised together and used to ... A: Cats are totally driven by instinct, scent and territory. relationships between siblings count for ... | |
| prozac for cats | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a cat who can be very nasty at times, she can be lovable at others. She has a sister and ... A: I am afraid I do not have any experience with giving cat prozac and so cannot comment on this. I do ... | |
| plz help | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: hey i dont usually do this however nobody seems to care but me. i have a cat shes about 1 and a half ... A: first of all I need to let you know that you should not give your cat normal cows milk as they are ... | |
| flea infestation | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Family members are getting bit. What products are best to be using. Frontline, Advantage or ... A: I use frontline for my cats and if you need to treat the house which you will probably have to do ... | |
| I have very angery cat | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Last night my neighbors cat was outside our window and one of my females went ballistic although she ... A: don't worry he just needs more time on his own. this is a common problem known as trauma ... | |
| white chalky substance | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Today my husband was playing with our 1 yr old kitty & noticed a bump on her neck area-he messed ... A: sounds to me like an old abscess which has dried out. the white puss inside a cysts etc can dry out ... | |
| orphan kittens | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: my cat died 2 days after giving birth to 3 kittens.. i am bottle feeding them and i stimulate them ... A: i am so sorry to hear of your loss that really is hard and now you have kittens to bring up which in ... | |
| Fixed female cat spraying | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I've read some about this happening. My cat, Tikki, is 10 years old. Tikki is a very social, ... A: well it could be a UTi if the urine had a very strong odor then this is often a sign ... | |
| Female cat pees on clothes | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old female cat that I can't get to stop peeing on clothing. Anything that is left in ... A: well some cats are just more nervous than others and it sounds like this cat is one of the nervous ... | |
| Walking round in circles :) | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: My old cat is 17 years old. He doesn't do much but miaw. He walks around in circles alot too. When ... A: well unfortunately it could be an old age issue. cats can suffer from a form of dementia too and ... | |
| older established cat fighting with new younger cat | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: We have three cats (2 males and 1 female) who have been in the household for years. Our son moved ... A: well it is never easy having lost of cats living in such close proximity and this sort of behavior ... | |
| Cat's tail | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I adopted a feral female cat 5 or 6 years ago. She stays outside and we noticed that ... A: yes I think it is best to have her checked by a vet. She may have cause the tail and has nerve ... | |
| found kittens | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I found a den of kittens in the bush around my property, I was able to grab two of the kittens but ... A: ideally they should be brought up by their mum, but something may have happened to her in which case ... | |
| 6mt old cat fleas | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: My cat has fleas again, even after I removed them the first time via a bath with dawn soap. She is ... A: unfortunately getting rid of fleas is a timely and a little bit costly. they are quite tricky to get ... | |
| cat crying a weird cry and then vomiting | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old male indoor cat that has been fine up until about 4 days ago. I noticed he had ... A: well it could still be a hairball. Often it can take several days to get up and before that the cat ... | |
| female cat aggression towards new kittens | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: my family recently lost one of our cats, she had been with us for 12 years, and our other cat (who ... A: It is very difficult to say that your cat is lonely because cats dont generally have the same ... | |
| Bad Tempered Cat | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm very worried about the behavior of my 1 year old male cat, I've had him and his sister from when ... A: You did not mention if both cats have been neutered / spayed or not. If not then this would be a ... | |
| Crying Cat | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I have had my 5 year old indoor Burmese cat for 3 years and he was a great cat for about 2 years. ... A: Well what can I say. Cats are wild at heart and always will be. i personally believe that cats ... | |
| Litter of Newborn Kittens - No mom | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I am in urgent need of help and have a few questions that would really put my mind at rest. 3 days ... A: I'm sorry but I do not live in the USA to be able to say who is nearby that could help you with the ... | |
| Changing cats litter habits ... | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: My male cat had a urinary tract infection about two months ago. He was taking medicine and I've had ... A: This can take a little while to go back to normal with. You could try a cover litter box so that any ... | |
| Cat Problem | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: What do you do to stop a cat who when she is grooming herself does it so much that she leaves bald ... A: well this could be caused by several things from anxiety (over grooming) and or skin irritations. ... | |
| cat peeing and pooping outside litterbox | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: My two year old male cat has always had a problem using the litter box. We keep the litter box in ... A: yes it sounds to me like he may have some issues here with territory and the other cats in the home. ... | |
| Feline | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a one year old neutered Ragdoll and I want to adopt a kitten. Which sex is best for the 2 ... A: well there are no guarantees that cats will get on at all but they do say that that getting cats of ... | |
| cat's brown urine ut became normal again?? | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: i have a himalayan kitten and he's 7 months old. two days ago, we found out that his urine was ... A: No I dont think it is his diet particularly causing this. I would say that it does rather sound like ... | |
| Cat really hates fiance | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: We've been together for over three years and we got two boy kittens (Toemany and Provelone) about a ... A: All I can say then that something has upset your cat and he is associating it with your boyfriend. ... | |
| Cat really hates fiance | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: We've been together for over three years and we got two boy kittens (Toemany and Provelone) about a ... A: Well this is odd if it is a behavior which has developed over time. All I can assume is that ... | |
| 12 week old kitten | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: We have just become owners of a 12 week old kitten and we are finding that when he goes to the ... A: yes kittens can have diarrhea when they move to a new home as the change in food and environment etc ... | |
| A kitten with no tail | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have this kitten.born without a tail,not even a nub.she has trouble pooping. it seems to hurt ... A: well it sounds to me like she may have a problem with her spine or perhaps even her pelvis. I really ... | |
| Outdoor Cat | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: We went for a walk and our outdoor cat followed. He is a year old. We went further than normal ... A: don't worry cats are great at finding their way home. please se this page for more information on ... | |
| Relocating a male cat | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: Recently some nearby neighbors moved leaving their neutered 6 yr old male cat behind. The cat had ... A: well there have been stories of cats walking for hundreds of miles to get back home so a 45 minutes ... | |
| Relocating a male cat | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: Recently some nearby neighbors moved leaving their neutered 6 yr old male cat behind. The cat had ... A: Oh dear. the new owner should have kept him inside for a few weeks not a few days so that eh could ... | |
| Ragdoll kitten | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have recently bought a Ragdoll kitten me and my partner work full time through the week. I have ... A: I really wouldn't worry too much about this at all. The advice to any cat owner is that if you have ... | |
| Nonstop Meowing | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Kate, I have a very sweet 4 year old part siamese cat. I've had her since she was 4 or 5 weeks old ... A: Umm what can i say she is part Siamese and this is what they do. i have lived with Siamese cats and ... | |
| Cat hissing at her sister. | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Roxy and Lilly that will be two in November. They were both spayed about a year ago.Roxy has ... A: unfortunately cats can go through periods like this. i have two brother cats who love each other one ... | |
| Somethings Wrong With My Cat | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: My male cat has gotten very skinny: he's about two years old, and he's skinny to the point you can ... A: yes your right you do need to get your cat to see a vet as soon as possible. there are several ... | |
| unhappy cat | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: we have recently got a kitten after losing one of our cats so the remaining cat would have company ... A: Unfortunately it is not always the right thing to do as as just like people you like some of them ... | |
| cat peeing outside of litter box | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: i adopted a 3rd cat, male. he is approx. 11 months old and was in a cage all his life. half ... A: I am wondering if he has a urinary infection. this would cause inappropriate urination and a strong ... | |
| Male Cat pooping on the floor | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a question that I hope you could give me some guidance with. I have 3 cats (all fixed) in my ... A: yes you could be right. Having three cats whose living space is only inside could cause some ... | |
| re: help baby kitten just found | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: a baby kitten, was just found, one was dead and one is alive it still has umblical cord and eyes ... A: don't worry about how much to feed it he will eat until he is full. I have a web page all about ... | |
| I'm need some help | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: few days . My grandparents and uncle have left me with the cat who I see vey little of my have see ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by did he do this on purpose. cats don't behave in the same way as humans ... | |
| 14 wk old kitten not weaned, missing mom | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: About 3 months ago,I took in a stray cat and her 2-3 wk old kitten. I've never owned a cat & didn't ... A: Some cats do take longer to become fully weaned than others but it will happen, you can help him ... | |
| fighting cats | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 male cats. 2 of them are brothers that I've had for nearly 8 years. The other one I got as ... A: This sort of behavior is not uncommon and is known as aggression trauma Something frightened the ... | |
| my cat ate her fake mouse tail | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: my kitten ate her fake mouse tail will it hurt her? A: As long as the mouse did not have anything toxic on it which I doubt as it was a toy, it should pass ... | |
| Licking and vomiting | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted a 3 1/2 year old male shorthair shelter cat as a companion for my 3 year old ... A: Well my first thought was that this cat may have something called pica which is a behavioral issue ... | |
| lonely kitty | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: We have just adopted a 6 week old kitty, whom we spent all weekend with and behaved amazingly! No ... A: Oh dear, this is very young cat indeed. normally kittens are not weaned from their mothers until ... | |
| Kitten Agression on Feather Toys | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I rescued this kitten who has a fused jaw from an abusive home, and have had it over 2 months, I am ... A: Its great to hear that you want to give this cat a loving home. i hear the opposite far too often ... | |
| Kitten Agression on Feather Toys | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I rescued this kitten who has a fused jaw from an abusive home, and have had it over 2 months, I am ... A: The problem here is that she obviously associated the feather toys with something in her past which ... | |
| cat aggression | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: ok so i have 2 house cats they're Persian...well we had our female cat for about 12 years now and ... A: My first question is are you sure she is being aggressive? i ask this as cats play with each other ... | |
| Cat depression/ jealoscy | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I have brought a new Male neutered kitten into my house. My seven year old Female cat has stopped ... A: this is a common problems and one that can be over come with a little time and effort. you need to ... | |
| many different things | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: we found a kitten in a bush and took it in and we love her to pieces we have taken her for ... A: well i am the owner of two 1 year cats who i have had since they were small and i can tell you that ... | |
| sciatic nerve damage | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: My cat recently was attacked and as a result had to have a minor operation to sew up a puncture ... A: sorry to hear of your cats injuries. I am not a vet and so cannot give you any medical advice and I ... | |
| my cat seems really poorly | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed that the past couple of days my cat has had a runny stool, I assumed that this was ... A: Dehydration is the real issue here. the only thing you can do is to try and make sure that she does ... | |
| cats knee | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: my cat was malled by a dog. he has torn ligaments on right rear knee.some vets say cut off leg.I do ... A: Unfortunately i am not a vet and so cannot say what other treatment is available. I am based in the ... | |
| Cat likes to bite on metal | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a two year old "buff tiger" named Mr. Pooh. He is a little rascal for sure, but has one habit ... A: well he may have a touch of a condition known as pica. this is a strange habit that some cats have ... | |
| pregnant cat | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant and i noticed while i was petting her, her lower back seems on the warmer side. ... A: As long as your cat is not displaying any signs of pain discomfort or is not eating or drinking as ... | |
| Scratching! | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Cooper is the love of my life, but I can't get him to stop scratching! I've tried several spray ... A: I know how frustrating it can be when your cat scratches your furniture. i am currently training one ... | |
| siamese cat meows all the time | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: my 5 year old siamese cat constantly meows driving my family crazy!we have a tabby cat which she ... A: yep you've got a Siamese there. Siamese cats are more vocal than other cats and they can also be ... | |
| Old cat peeing in the house | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: My 15 yr old female has taken to peeing on the furniture in the house. I've decided to feed her in ... A: this sort of behavior can occur for several reasons and is a very common problem. For that reason i ... | |
| pregancy | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: i think my cat is pregant but i dont know when she will give birtht to them and she crys alot for no ... A: it can often be difficult to know how far along a cat is in her pregnancy if you do not know when ... | |
| Moving Kitties | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: My cat had 5 kittens inside of our old couch in the basement. The couch has to go and I would like ... A: usually it should be fine to move them after a week or so, this will have given them time to bond ... | |
| mommy cat wont eat much at all | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Our cat gave birth to 4 kittens 12 days ago. she is great with taking care of the kittens and ... A: It sounds to me like you are doing your best for your cat and that is all you can do. My advice ... | |
| Middening | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I read the article on the Happy Cat website about Middening. My issue is, we had 3 cats and our ... A: it sounds to me like your female cat was not happy in the home, why that it we may never know, it ... | |
| 26 day old kitten not eating as much | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an orphaned 26 day old kitten that I've been bottle-feeding since she was 1 day old. She's ... A: well yes I would have thought that she should start to go by herself now but if she has not been ... | |
| kitten wobbling | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I live on campus of a University in Jordan. I got into the habit of feeding stray cats. Vets not ... A: I unfortunately the only way to know how much to give a cat would be regarding the recommended dose ... | |
| Introducing kitten to adult cat | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: 2 weeks ago we adopted a 11 week old female kitten and have been slowly introducing her to our 2 ... A: Wow can i just start by saying well done. you have done everything right so far. i wish more cat ... | |
| pregnant cat has low appetite and moody | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: my inside cat found her way outside this past mothers day and ended up pregnant. All the pregnant ... A: Umm this does not sound right to me, however as I am not a vet i cannot say for sure. her behavior ... | |
| 26 day old kitten not eating as much | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have an orphaned 26 day old kitten that I've been bottle-feeding since she was 1 day old. She's ... A: well it is difficult to say. Very young kittens like this can be very fragile sometimes and pick up ... | |
| My male 2 year old cat ran away | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old male neutered, chipped, declawed(by previous owners) cat. I adopted him a little ... A: yes it is quite possible that he is just not ready to come yet if he is such an outdoor cat. ... | |
| Cat Chirp | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: My cat is a ginger tabby cross. He chirps ALL THE TIME. Only a little squeak meow when you get home ... A: what can i say, i have two boy cats and they are exactly the same, they love people and other cats. ... | |
| A new kitten | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can help me with this situation, i've been trying to find someone on here who ... A: well where allergies are concerned it is often impossible to say for sure whether or not someone ... | |
| 9 month old female kitten | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I adapted a 9 month old female cat from the pound and she is healthy except that the tooth on each ... A: well at nine months she is still very young and it my just be that her teeth are late in developing. ... | |
| Cat Pooping Outside of Litter Box | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have had my cat for roughly 12 years. I don't have a birth certificate of him so I'm not sure ... A: this problem is called middening and is related to territory marking or helping the cat feel more ... | |
| Best environment for kitty while we're away for three months | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: We're going to be away for three months and were agonizing over what environment would be best for ... A: well if it were me and your neighbors can be trusted and are happy to visit 2 to 3 times a day every ... | |
| my cat somehow got his claw ripped out | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: how will you know if the injury is infected... it smells a little but can you just tell me about ... A: cats often get this injury and it should heal fine. however keep an eye on it and clean it with some ... | |
| Mother taking her kittens away | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: My cat keeps trying to entice her 7 week old kittens into the woods behind our house. Why is she ... A: It is not unusual for a mother cat to move her kittens several times during the first few weeks and ... | |
| Kitten acting drunk | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm an American currently living in Taiwan. I rescued a kitten off the street who seemed quite ... A: well i am not a vet and so cannot give you advice as to what could be causing this illness. All I ... | |
| my male cat and new momy cat | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: i have an adult male cat, and recently i rescued a female cat with 3 kittens who are less than 10 ... A: I think the best thing I can suggest is that you try the introduction procedure. It is a little ... | |
| cat lost her kittens | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: My cat moved her kittens last night. She had them in my bedroom under the bed. She moved them some ... A: Well I have never heard of a cat losing her kittens, that would be very odd indeed. However her ... | |
| tail swishing | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I don't really have a problem with my cat. He's the most affectionate, well-tempered, quiet friendly ... A: Cats use their tails as a form of communication, it usually shows how they are feeling. there are ... | |
| Kitten to stop suckling from mommy | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Our cat had 2 kittens about 3 month ago, we gave the one kitten away and decided to keep one for ... A: yes I wouldn't worry. what is likely to happen is that the mum cat will eventually either dry up or ... | |
| Kitten to stop suckling from mommy | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Our cat had 2 kittens about 3 month ago, we gave the one kitten away and decided to keep one for ... A: I wouldn't worry too much at this stage. Some kittens do take longer but at around 12 weeks old they ... | |
| help please | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: We moved house about three weeks ago taking our lovely 2 year old cat with us. We kept him in for ... A: well the simple answer she, you can't do anything about this at all. It is completely normal ... | |
| deworming kitten | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: We have about a 3 1/2 week old kitten, we haven't noticed any pooping as of yet but have only had it ... A: Well normally kittens tend to poop a lot at first so 24 hours is a bit long but then he is ina new ... | |
| litter box-cat wont pee in it | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have an female, orange and white, long hair. Her name is Missy. She is 6 or 7 years old. Back ... A: Take her food out of the room and allow her access to the food in the usual place. let her out of ... | |
| litter box-cat wont pee in it | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have an female, orange and white, long hair. Her name is Missy. She is 6 or 7 years old. Back ... A: yes I would keep her in this room for at least three days and then see how she is. If she starts ... | |
| cat is unfriendly since she has been spayed | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: My cat is now just over 7 months old and as a kitten she was amazing. She loved our attention and ... A: well this is difficult for me to answer as i live in the Uk and i believe all cats should ber ... | |
| Training and curious | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering my kitten also sucks on her tail but she does it randomly and she wasn't taken away ... A: the tail sucking should be something that she stops doing as she gets older. Some cats do have some ... | |
| kitty constipation | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: how can i get my 3 week old kitten to get regular?? been constipated all day long, could you help... ... A: at three weeks old it is usually the mother cat who will help the kitten go to the loo my ... | |
| orphan kittens being constipated | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: i have 4 orphaned kittens got them eating kitten replacement food the powder but they are not ... A: you did not say how young they were so it is difficult to say what is the best method for helping ... | |
| lost indoor unspayed cat | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: my 7month old kitten, abbi escaped last night 5/29 while we were out. she likes to jump on our ... A: If she is in heat then she will be searching for mates and could stray for some distance. natural ... | |
| early risers! | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: We were adopted by Tilly, a stray/feral, and now have three kittens to thank her for. They are 7 ... A: This is a common problem and is completely normal cat behavior. cats are more active at night time ... | |
| Food aggression!? | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have never seen food aggression in cats.. I took in an orphaned 7 week old kitten. The litter was ... A: this is a common issue with cats who have had a rough start in life and feel anxious about there ... | |
| Mother cat rejects 5 mth old kitten | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: We have a 18mth year old female cat, Little, who had her first litter of kittens about 6 months ago. ... A: this behavior is known as trauma aggression and is quite common. it is when one cat becomes ... | |
| Gave 3 wk kitten back to momma... | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: we found a kitten in our yard and she seems to be 3 weeks...ears are up, walking is shaky, very ... A: well it all depends if the mother cat decides that she will look after her as one of her own or not. ... | |
| Cat | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I was away at college and I adopted a kitten named Fuzzy who is now two years. She got along with my ... A: well basically it sounds like normal territorial behavior. there is often a fight for dominance ... | |
| cat poo | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a lovely cat which I have had for 15 years. He came from the rescue centre and was already an ... A: sadly your vet may be right. When cats get old they can start to suffer from these age related ... | |
| Should I neuter my male cat? | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a male cat that's become a tomcat since like 3 months ago, he sprays urine, barely cleans ... A: sorry i think I miss understood your first question and did not answer it properly. In my ... | |
| sister kittens getting on | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: two weeks ago i got a 8 week female kitten that settled in to our home very well today my partner ... A: well it all depends. Kittens will play fight. It is easy to tell the different. If they make noise ... | |
| siamese rescue | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have always owned and loved Siamese cats. I recently rescued a purebred Chocolate Point female, ... A: no this is normal behavior for some cats. Night time is their natural time to go hunting etc and it ... | |
| Should I neuter my male cat? | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a male cat that's become a tomcat since like 3 months ago, he sprays urine, barely cleans ... A: the simple answer is yes get him neutered. There is absolutely no reason not to get toms cats ... | |
| Missing Kittens | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Our outdoor cat had 3 kittens in the garage two weeks ago under a plank of wood, one died after 2 ... A: yes the female cat may have gone into heat again so she needs to be kept away from tom cats unless ... | |
| Kittens Feeding | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: My cat is one year old and just had her first litter. She didn't eat any of the placentas. I had to ... A: the kittens should start to look for food fairly soon and their instinct will kick in and they will ... | |
| urination | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: cat unable to urinate. She squats in the litter box for a long time, but only dribbles. A: She may have a blockage or a urinary infection, in any case she needs to see a vet urgently. it can ... | |
| Stray kitten brought in by existing pet cat! | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Last year I adopted two stray cats, one of those has recently "dragged in" a cute little stray and ... A: sounds like this is a feral kitten so you will have your work cut out for you at the beginning. ... | |
| why did the last kitten died | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: my cat had kittens this morning how come the last one died when she gave brith to it? A: sorry to hear that you lost one of your kittens. there is no way to say for sure why one would die ... | |
| cats swapping kittens | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: i have two cats. one gave birth 2 1/2 weeks ago and the other gave birth last night. they are in ... A: I don't really see the harm in what the cats are doing. As long as the kittens are being fed and ... | |
| Excessive Drinking | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: We have noticed that our mixed breed 12yr old cat has started drinking excessively, we give him a ... A: the symptoms your cat is showing could be caused by a couple of things ie heart failure, diabetes or ... | |
| Paranoid male cat | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: 3 yr. old neutered male angora cat, Mr. Applegate, rescued young and raised in private shelter, ... A: unfortunately some cats are just naturally more nervous than others and they always remain stand ... | |
| 4 month old Sphynx kitten! | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: What the first thing to teach a Spynx male kitten? A: I'm not sure what you mean by your question. Up until week 8 or 12 of a kittens life their mother ... | |
| Is my cat pregnant? | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: My cat is aproximately 6 months old. She and some other cats were abandoned in an apartment some ... A: well yes it is possible that she could be pregnant but it is impossible to say for sure. A vet is ... | |
| my cat! | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently e-mailed a question to you about my cat and her mouth. I am off to the vets tomorrow to ... A: I am so sorry for your loss. i did suspect that there might be something like this wrong but I never ... | |
| Indoor cats urinating | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 indoor cats, both female. Cleo is 15 months old, and Mau is 9. They have always gotten ... A: this is a common problem which can be caused by many things. in this case it could be anxiety caused ... | |
| lost cat in my home | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Please please can you help me. I have recently volunteered to look after a 5 old female cat month ... A: I'm sorry but I'm not sure how you think I can help you. If your cat has hidden herself somewhere in ... | |
| pregnant cat | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant and we took her to the vet 3 times.The 3rd time,which was one week ago,we got ... A: I don't know what the vet told you about far gone he thought she was so it is difficult to say that ... | |
| Premature Kittens | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: A stray cat had kittens at my moms house 2 weeks ago. They had very fine and very little fur on ... A: yes it could be that your cat is licking them too much and this taking their fur off. if this is the ... | |
| My cats being bullied! | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a seven year old small moggy cat, I have had her since she was a kitten we have never moved ... A: this happened to my female cat years ago. unfortunately it is natural cat behavior and something we ... | |
| Cats | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: my cats recently within the last few weeks has been lifeless and he's and not energetic,his coating ... A: i am so sorry to hear that your cat is unwell but I'm afraid there are no other solutions in this ... | |
| Cat can't keep food down. | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a little problem with my cat Cat. She has been having more and more trouble keeping food ... A: I am quite concerned that your cat is being sick so often. There are many causes for cat vomiting ... | |
| my cat! | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently e-mailed a question to you about my cat and her mouth. I am off to the vets tomorrow to ... A: Good to hear that the smell has gone now hopefully that is a sign that whatever it was is getting ... | |
| NEW BORN KITTEN! | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: My family and I have just found a 3 day old kitten. She was probably the runt of the litter based on ... A: You need to keep them warm and give them food every few hours. However it has to be the right kind ... | |
| my cats mouth! | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old female cat, Fabian. She appears to have a problem with her mouth. She is still ... A: unfortunately i think a trip to the vets is your only option and even though she does not like the ... | |
| Lethargic Cat After Surgery | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: my cat also is experiencing lethargy after surgery. She had dental surgery 12 days ago. She was in ... A: Sometimes surgery can knock some cats out for quite a while. the anaesthetic can stay in the system ... | |
| 3 Day Old Kitten | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My family and I have just found an abandoned 3 day old kitten in the garden of our neighbor. She/he ... A: well it can be a lot of work and not always successful in trying to raise a runt kitten which it ... | |
| 1 1/2 yr old sister kittens-1 is hissing at the other | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: We have 1 old kitty-15 yrs-and 2 sister kittens who are 1 1/2 years old. We went through the whole ... A: this is a behavior known as aggression trauma and is caused when something happens which makes ... | |
| behavior | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: My 2 year old black/grey tabby has always been extremely spirited since we adopted her as a 6 weed ... A: Quick answer is no it won't. All it may do is make her come to dislike you. My two cats do exactly ... | |
| My cat is pooping around the house | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: About a week ago my cat started pooping around the house. She started doing it right around my ... A: well yes the problem may have stemmed from the haircut ie it made her feel anxious and often this ... | |
| peeing outside of the litter | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: first, thank you for providing this service. I have a six year old spayed female that just recently ... A: well I think you have hit the nail on the head with the cause of the problem. Often cats feel ... | |
| Hissing female cat | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: One of my female cats had a litter 4 weeks ago and she has been kept in a separate room with her ... A: well this sort of behavior is not associated with a cat being pregnant as far as I am aware. i ... | |
| my kittens eating routine | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I've recently noticed that my kitten can fill a litter box very quickly. Am I over feeding him? I ... A: well it depends on the age of your kitten really. during the first three to four months of their ... | |
| Elderly cat and litter tray issues | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I moved house four months ago, going to the opposite end of the country. I have a 16yr old cat who ... A: well the poor old chap has been through a lot lately hasn't he? In my view I think that it is just ... | |
| my kitten just died | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: One of my cats kittens just died this morning. It was a week old yesterday. We are all heart broken. ... A: i am sorry to hear your news. i know how hard it can be. firstly let me say you did nothing wrong ... | |
| elderly cat | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: We have an elderly cat – he is about 15 years old. About a month ago, when we went to clip his ... A: this all sounds very good to me. it sounds like your vet has done a full set of tests and is erring ... | |
| 6 month old male bullying 18 month old female | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My 6 month old male ragdoll kitten has started bullying my 18 month old female spayed cat. He is an ... A: yes i would say this has a lot to do with the fact that he is not neutered yet and that once he is ... | |
| My cats are causing lots of problems. | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have had my two cats, Kiki and Fabio, both girls, since they were born in my house 8 years ago. We ... A: the problem here sounds like that because your house has had lots of incidents of being urinated in ... | |
| cat | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant but i am worried about the reaction to the kittens from her usually very ... A: No there should be no danger from your cats brother. there are lots of myths about how male cats ... | |
| Cat Not Using Litter Box | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old female cat. A little bit over a month ago, she started going outside of the ... A: you have not mentioned if your cat is spayed or not. if not then this would definitely be the first ... | |
| stray cat | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: i have two 3 year old cats who have the freedom to come and go through an open window. Recently ... A: Well either solution will have its down side for me I think because your cats are used to going ... | |
| please, no more kneading | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a female cat, that is about one year old, who can be relentless with her kneading of me. And ... A: I have a web page about how best to disciple your cat it will also help with the kneading ie ... | |
| Middening | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a gorgeous burmese female around 9 years old called Mylo that in the last 2 months has ... A: yes it does sound like Middening. The cause of this has you ahve probably read is that the cat us ... | |
| heavy breathing | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: .my cat threw up tonight which is not unusual i guess, but it was much more than normal and it ... A: well it may have been caused by a hairball which is was not able to shift or it may just have been ... | |
| cat having kittens 2 weeks to soon | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: hi my cat has had her kittens 2 weeks to soon wot will be the problem A: a cats gestation period can be between 61 and 68 days and unless you know for sure when she became ... | |
| pill taking for cats | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I can't get my cat to take her cosequin. I've tried wet food which she generally goes nuts for. I've ... A: it can be difficult sometimes to get the cat to take a pill. have you tried the direct method? of ... | |
| Cat peed after vet visit | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: My 3yr old male cat just got home from the vet where he received shots and claws trimmed and flea ... A: yes don't worry this can happen when a cat becomes particularly distressed after a vet visit. It is ... | |
| introducing a new kitten | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have an eight month old spayed female and I thought I was doing a good thing by adopting a 3 month ... A: sadly getting another cat especially another of the same sex is often not a good idea for some cats ... | |
| My cat wont use the litter box. | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My name is Crystal, and i need HELP!! My cat used to use the litter box when she was the only cat in ... A: your cat is doing this as she is anxious about the other cats in the house. i.e she feels the need ... | |
| Our Cat is really fussy | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: we have a cat which we took in. She was owned by someone and then they no longer wanted her so we ... A: No this is not unusual behaviour it is in fact a survival instinct and is stronger in cats who were ... | |
| mother cats | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: we have a few stray pregnant females we are looking after, we want to get them spayed after the ... A: vets normally recommend that a queen is not spayed until after her kittens are weaned which is ... | |
| indoor cat got out | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: My 2 yr old cat got out. This will be the 4th night. She is in the garage but won't come to me. ... A: sometimes the call of the wild is very strong for feral cats. Their instincts can be very strong. ... | |
| Litter box problems | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, Miss Kitty age 13 and Ebony age 4. Both are spayed females, have been declawed in ... A: well first of all let me say she is not acting out,that is a human trait not a cats. It is more ... | |
| Cat labour | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: my cat went into labour and gave birth to 2 kittens about 6/7 hrs ago but she is still very swollen ... A: yes there can be several hours if not more between births, so it may be that she will give birth to ... | |
| new born kittens | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My cat had her first litter of kittens this morning. One was born dead and one died just an hour ... A: the kittens do need to feed soon if they are to survive. unfortunately not all queens are good ... | |
| mother and kittens | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: We had seen her pick them up during the day but were so surprised to find that she had hidden them? ... A: no this is completely normal behavior. Sometimes the mum cat can become anxious about her kittens ... | |
| PLEASE HELP ME! | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a medium hair domestic cat his name is cheddar. what are the things that they cant eat. it my ... A: First let me welcome you to the CAt owners club we are a very special breed of people :) My advice ... | |
| cat died | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: well my cat was two years old, he was an inside cat but went outside too. he was sick for about a ... A: I am so sorry to hear of your cats death, it is never easy when we lose a pet suddenly. ... | |
| Cats Tail | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if cats tails change colour after they die.We found a dead cat on the street ... A: the only reason I can think that the tail would turn black is that either it was burned or it had ... | |
| poor kitten | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: hi i found a 4 day old kitten in my garage the other day but the mum is not there what should i feed ... A: http://www.our-happy-cat.com/kitten-food.html you will have a full time job on your hands hand ... | |
| sick kitten | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: my 6 month old kitten is really sick i need help, problem is i am completely flat broke and their is ... A: Sometimes there is just no simple or cheap answer to a problem and when it comes to our pets health ... | |
| hi | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: . is this normal? She was really big for being pregnant with only one kitten. and will she only ... A: yes sometimes there is only one big kitten but also there can be a very long gap between kittens. ... | |
| my cat poops in the litter tray but pees on the carpet in the other room | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: we have recently re-homed a female cat and she uses her tray for having a poo but now she will pee ... A: This is a common problem and one that us humans find difficult to understand. the first thing you ... | |
| My two cats are not getting along | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I have two cats. One is the momma cat of her kitten that is probably 7months oldnow. They both have ... A: the behavior you describe is completely normal. It is in a cats instinct to always chase there ... | |
| Cat clumping of hair | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I found a wade of hair stuck together on my cat. It's a small wade, which I will call clumping to ... A: yes this sounds like a matt to be. this where cat hair becomes so entangled that it cannot be ... | |
| Cat hair pulling and crystals | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Can hair pulling be related to crystals in the urine of my female long hair cat? I have been told in ... A: well anxiety can cause cats to over groom which can cause bald patches etc. So hair pulling may be a ... | |
| New cat introduction | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a 1 year old female cat a few months ago. She came from a very hectic household and ... A: Sorry to hear that it didn't work out. well you could be right it may just be that these two cats ... | |
| Cat just had kittens | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: please help! My cat has just had kittens at 4am this morning and coped well, all kittens fine and ... A: yes this is absolutely normal. Often a cat will move their kittens to what they feel is a safer ... | |
| Cat not using the liter box | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: For the past few days my older car (3 years) has been going to the bathroom in the shower. So at ... A: this sort of behavior usually happens when something has changed which has upset the cat. they will ... | |
| New cat introduction | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a 1 year old female cat a few months ago. She came from a very hectic household and ... A: i would recommend taking a few steps back wards and spend some time reintroducing them again using ... | |
| Alley cat spraying | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a male neutered Burmese(indoor only)that loves to lay by my front full glass door. The ... A: unfortunately this is the trouble with un neutered tom cats, they will scent everywhere. Sometimes ... | |
| what would cause a cat to vomit or expell anally pinkish thick blood??? | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: my cat has been pretty well for the things that are happening with him for the past 3 or 4 months ... A: the sores could be caused by the cat scratching his ears if he does have ear mites and if left ... | |
| help | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: When my cat nibbles on my finger he licks it after he nibbles do you know why. A: I don't think there is a definitive answer to your question. all cats have their own funny little ... | |
| not sure how far gone my cat is | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: she had a big belly about two days ago and you could feel about three sausage shapes then yesterday ... A: i have a page here about cat pregnancy which you may find of help ... | |
| 18 yr old male cat | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: My cat is 18 years old and his behavior has changed. Mostly its in his breathing. It looks and ... A: Yikes a clueless vet I hate those. My advice is to find another vet, seriously. I have known many ... | |
| Fighting Housecats Gone Wild | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Here is my question, I have two cats, one male named Stanley and one female named Sara. Stanley is ... A: yes this is a problem i have come across before. it is a strange issue which seems to be caused by ... | |
| cat fights | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a cat who will fight anything that comes in her yard. She rarely wonders off and if she does ... A: generally as a rule no they don't. However if a cat is particularly frightened during a fight then ... | |
| Kitten peeing on all duvets and displaying anxiety behaviour? | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: We have a 24 week old male kitten that we got at 12 weeks from the rescue shelter. They have arrange ... A: i would say his behavior is more to do with the fact that he is not neutered yet. I don't understand ... | |
| Overdue pregnant cat wheezing? | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a pregnant cat that is less than a year old. I'm unsure of when she got pregnant, she escaped ... A: Unfortunately if you are not sure when she actually became pregnant it can be difficult to estimate ... | |
| Introducing an existing cat to a dog | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a bit of an issue that I bet you will have the knowledge to solve it. My fiance has a 2 year ... A: There is a way to introduce animals to each other over a period of a week. it is designed to allow ... | |
| Bad temper | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 Domestic cat. She's a wonderful little cat but since she was little shes had a bad ... A: I can understand your anxiety but it is inevitable that your child will get scratched now and again. ... | |
| Introducing 2 cats to a new home..for the 1st time | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Quick question, I have a 3-5 year old Maine Coone..my roomate is getting a 6-9 year old tabby cat, ... A: it can be a very stressful time for a cat when they move home so yes it is very important that they ... | |
| mother daughter cat fights | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: A stray had kittens in our garage and we brought one in right away and brought the mother in a year ... A: cats do not have the same attachments to each other regardless of their relationship as we do. If ... | |
| Change in Litter Box Habits | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Despite scooping daily & changing litter entirely every 5 days, my 12-yr-old male ALWAYS urinates in ... A: I would suggest that this is not due to the litter box at all. Cats prefer clean boxes so the fact ... | |
| Cat may have heat again | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My 8 month old kitten finished her first heat cycle about 2 weeks ago. Earlier today, she started ... A: unfortunately yes its true a cat can be in heat for nine months of the years with only a few weeks ... | |
| Strong cat bonds | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: ] I have three things to ask you, two are curiosity and the other is a bit of a problem. Me, my ... A: first of all about your cat Gloria it sounds to me like she may be an over clingy cat and could ... | |
| older cat kitten problems | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: We rescued a young male cat about 8 weeks ago. We had him checked out and neutered right away. We ... A: I wonder how you initially introduced them all to each other. if you did not introduce them using a ... | |
| sneezing | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: my 11 year old shorthair female has been occasionally sneezing the past 3 days; there are no other ... A: well it is possible that she has a cold as my two have a slight cold but with only sneezing as a ... | |
| house breaking a cat | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr old spayed female calico cat. She never had a little box and always meowed or was at ... A: I'm not too sue what you are asking but I think you want some advice on how to get your cat used to ... | |
| pregnant cat | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female cat that I rescued and an 18 month old female that I believe is pregnant. ... A: I would say that once the kittens come along things should be ok but the younger cat may become a ... | |
| Cat Balding | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: My male mixed-breed domestic short haired cat is 5 years old and has recently (1 month) started to ... A: there are many possible causes of fur loss, from allergies to boredom. I therefore wrote a page ... | |
| benign tumor on siamese cat's forehead | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: specifically located above the right eye, this is a 16 year old Siamese cat that is otherwise in ... A: My little cat had a benign lump on her ear which she too kept opening up when she scartched. we ... | |
| Sudden Death of two year old cat . | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: "Hi! I had two cats, both two years old, male, black, (neutered) and a female, black & white, ... A: I am so sorry to hear your sad news. " years old is rather young all i can assume is that her heart ... | |
| Persian kitten pooping around house | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: My Persian kitten (9 months old) has begun to poop around the house and it has been getting slowly ... A: well he may be having hard stools if it is getting stuck and he is having to wipe it off. he may ... | |
| cat | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: i have a cat and i want to know what breed she is? A: there is no way to say for sure as even some cross breeds can take on the characteristics of a ... | |
| semi feral young tom | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: First, thank you for being available to answer my question. I have 2 neutered males, approximately ... A: yes having him neutered will help a lot it reduces the territorial aspect of his nature. However ... | |
| runny eyes | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 yr. old white himalayan whose eyes started to have a discharge about 8 weeks ago. I ... A: there are several conditions associated with the eye and only a vet can diagnose properly. I do ... | |
| DOMINANT MALE KITTEN | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I rescued a male kitten when he was about 3 1/2 months old. He is now 5 months old. Scheduled to be ... A: yes this is normal behavior for a male tom cat. he is practising his mating and this is designed to ... | |
| Cat Collars | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I put collars on both my cats for the first time 2 weeks ago (one is a year, the other 8 months). ... A: You did not mention if they were flea collars or not. if they are then some cats can be allergic to ... | |
| Cat running away | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My challenge is my 6 year old ginger male. I found him and his brother on the street as six week ... A: unfortunately as the new house is so close the the old one it will be very difficult if not ... | |
| Heat | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My eight month old kitten just started her first heat cycle a few days ago. I thought I understood ... A: no this is normal and harmless. It may stain clothes and furniture though if left un noticed but ... | |
| My cats | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: we have four cats. Diamond her two kittens sheba and shaba and my cat Fat boy. Diamond gets along ... A: the simple answer is you can't. they are cats and have their own rules of engagement. It is normal ... | |
| training kittens on litter box | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My female persian cat gave birth to two kittens 5 weeks ago; so I was wondering will their mother ... A: yes the mother cat will usually teach their kittens to use the litter box. they will watch her and ... | |
| spraying cats | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have 5 cats, all rescues and they have lived with me for 5 years. I moved house 2 years ago and ... A: well it could be simply because there are 5 cats all living in close proximity. Cats use urine as ... | |
| Burmese Cats Fighting | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have two cats - one female Burmese and one male Bombay cats that have lived together in harmony ... A: you can be assured that something must have happened to cause this change for your cats. The ... | |
| brother and sister loss of cat (16 years) | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: kate - my name is ryan, i've grown up the past 16 years with two tabby cats, a male and female ... A: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. i know how painful it can be, i lost my old cat last year and i ... | |
| Kitten introduction | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently (yesterday) introduced a new kitten (11 weeks, male) into the household where I have one ... A: the introduction process should really be carried out over a period of a week and done in a safe ... | |
| help me plz we dont know wats wrong | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: my name is kelsea and i have a Maine coon cat that is a little older than 1yr.. well i had a friend ... A: often cats who are afraid react with aggression. So it sounds like something has upset your cat. it ... | |
| loud cat meowing | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have two cats(mom and her son).I have a baskets of stuff animals from a dog we had that past ... A: sounds to me like normal cat hunting behavior. Night time is the natural time for cats to be most ... | |
| My cat is losing hair | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: My cat is only about a year old and they used to be outside cats but we took them in. He is losing ... A: cat hair loss can be caused by several things from fleas or parasites such as ear mites etc. It ... | |
| litter problem | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: and has started pooing near the litter tray, but weeing in the litter tray i am confused as to why ... A: cats will use their poo as a scent marker and I was wondering if you have one or two litter trays? i ... | |
| MY CAT EATS TO MUCH | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: WHY DOES MY CAT EAT LIKE ITS HIS LAST MEAL? HE EATS FAST AND EATS ALL DAY.I RESCUED HIM FROM LIVING ... A: this is a common problem with cats that have been stray before. basically they are remembering that ... | |
| cat birth | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: my cat just had three kittens and I know there are more in there and it's been three hours since she ... A: yes there can be several hours between kittens. All you can do is keep watching and if your cat ... | |
| One of my cats keep peeing in their drinking water | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Can someone please help!I have 2 cats who live in the house 24/7,but I have built a catery outside ... A: well this is a little unusual. I assume their drinking water bowels are not close to their litter ... | |
| Kitten not eating | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: i hope you can help, my kitten is about 13 weeks old and for the last 2 week is not wanting to eat, ... A: it could be that she is a slow starter and needs a little longer with the kitten milk before moving ... | |
| Help | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I need some help regarding my white Persian cat. He is a beautiful 1 year male but very very bad. He ... A: when cats are afraid they will often react with aggression. i believe this is the problem with your ... | |
| My cat is suddenly afraid of everything | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I adopted a cat (1 year old) in September this year. He was given a clean bill of ... A: oh dear, your poor cat has a serious case of the fear. i have seen this before. Cats can be very ... | |
| obsession with catbox | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My cat has an obsession with litter boxes? Is this territorial, behavioral, personality quirk? I ... A: well some cats do like to dig more than others. One of my cats comes in dirty every day and i see ... | |
| Kitten is not playful. | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 months old Persian kitten. I feel she is not playfull. She is not playing untill I seat ... A: Simple answer is you can't. At 2 months old she is still very young and is probably still feeling a ... | |
| new stray kitten | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: i saw your response to a question earlier about how her kitten was in hiding..i recently adopted a ... A: yes, your little guy needs some time to adjust too. All you can really do is leave him alone in a ... | |
| cat urinate everywhere | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: ever since we changed our living room (new floor, new furniture) our cat started to behave ... A: yes this a common problem. Your home smells different to him, not like his home. So he is trying to ... | |
| cats meowing | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: We have 2 cats and one dog. One of our cats is the sock thief. He will go downstairs and get socks ... A: well the answer to the first question is that he is playing at hunting. In this case your socks are ... | |
| Charging cat | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I just recently adopted the neatest 15 lb cat from our shelter. He was found in a small pet carrier ... A: I'm sorry to say the quick answer is no I really don't think you can stop a cat from playing like ... | |
| cat keeps scarching | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: can you please tell me why my cat whos a year old keeps scratching the furniture and corners off ... A: unfortunately some cats like to scratch more than others. It feels good to them, it stretches them ... | |
| very vocal cat | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: i adopted my tortoise shell cat from the anti-cruelty and they estimated she was about 2 years old. ... A: well this is a tricky question to answer confidently as their may be a few things contributing to ... | |
| M y Cat is scratching himself to death! | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My cat ( Happyfeet) is around 1 - 2 years old and lately he has scratched a big open wound on his ... A: difficult to say what the actual cause is as only an examination could do this. it may be ear mites ... | |
| Cat 'Chirping' | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My post isn't exactly to do with a problem, but more of a behaviour my cat displays. My cat Gizmo ... A: well it is often the case that older cats do become more affectionate and vocal. This can because ... | |
| My older cat is anti-social since getting my new kitten | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a little issue with our cats. We got biscuits, who is about 10 months old, about 6 months ... A: oh dear, this is a common mistake a lot of people make, thinking that getting a companion for their ... | |
| Indoor feral cat sick | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: We have an indoor feral cat that is sick. No temperature. Just lays around. Goes water bowl, but ... A: well as it is only been for a few days it could simply be that she has a slight cold or virus which ... | |
| cat sore | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My daughters cat stays inside at all times. doesn't fight with the 2 dogs we have. we have a slight ... A: yes it is not unusual for a cat to either over groom due to stress or to scratch so much due to ... | |
| Joy's Odd Tail Action | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a general query about my female cat - Joy, when rubbing around people's legs she wags her ... A: No this is not unusual for female cats to do as well as male cats. I only saw it recently myself, a ... | |
| cats | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: my cat pummels me only when im wearing my dressing gown or even when its just laid on the bed, i ... A: well I don't think anything particularly strange is happening here. Cats can be quirky and have all ... | |
| Sick kitty | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: My cat throws up on almost a daily basis, some days not, some days a few times a day. Mainly after ... A: well it can be difficult to say for sure what is causing the vomiting as there are so many possible ... | |
| fur | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: hey.my cat carly has clumped up hair on her back.i have a pic of it if you want to see it. What ... A: that is why your cat needs to be seen by a vet or a groomers. When fur gets matted it is very ... | |
| fur | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: hey.my cat carly has clumped up hair on her back.i have a pic of it if you want to see it. What ... A: have you tried to brush it out yourself? If it is really tangled it may be too painful for you to do ... | |
| Cat ran away? | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Okay, I have a male cat who is under a year old. Majority of the time he is an indoor cat, who goes ... A: well I can't say for definite of course as anything could have happened. perhaps even someone else ... | |
| cat disappeared | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: How many days can a cat stay far from home? Mi cat, a sterilized female, has vanished. I have last ... A: No don't give up just yet, yes it is a period of time but now that you are home again you will be ... | |
| My Cat | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My cat was spayed over 24 hours ago and she hasn't ate or drank anything. Her stomach looks sucked ... A: sometimes the anaesthetic can take several days to completely wear off and during this time the cat ... | |
| cat deficates in wrong location - floor or bed | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old cat. He is usually very good and cuddly. He likes to play fetch and sleep ... A: yes this does sound a bit of a problem. your cat sounds as if he is very insecure and he feels the ... | |
| my kitten looks large for his age | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: my kitten Gizmo is currently 50 weeks old and a male longhaired ginger boy. He is constantly eating ... A: Can i suggest that you change the brand of food you are feeding him. Go cat contains a high ... | |
| Mean cat | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: My friend Jeff brought a cat to his new house when he finally left the nest. This cat has been ... A: well firstly when you visit, put on clean clothes which will will not have the smell of your cats on ... | |
| Kitten | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Hopefully this info will help you answer our question better:We purchased a kitten a few days ago. ... A: yes she does sound a little confused. There is a method of litter box training where you confine the ... | |
| 9 yr old cat with large stomach | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: My female 9 year old cat is very fat (has skin hanging down from stomach) but also has a very large ... A: well I obviously cannot say for sure but from your description i would say that she may have some ... | |
| my sick kitten | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: my 8 week old kitten has been vomiting and has been sleeping alot today. he seems to not have any ... A: unfortunately it is impossible to say what has caused this as many things can cause these symptoms. ... | |
| My new kitten | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I got a new kitten about three days ago. He is a tiny little boy with lots of energy.His name is ... A: it is important that new pets are introduced to existing pets slowly. this allows them to build ... | |
| 6 month old male kitten gone missing | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: Both of my kittys seemed nervous about going out but went any way. Then all day yesterday whilst my ... A: you did not mention if your two kittens are neutered or not. if not then I would strongly recommend ... | |
| cats | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: her litter box is cleaned every other day , she;s been in heat a few times already n we ... A: well this could have something to do with her being in heat as it is used as a scent marker to ... | |
| Cat Behavior | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: My cat, 3 and a half years, is having problems urinating. He constantly is meowing loudly, and is ... A: well this sounds to me like either he has a urinary infection or a blockage in his uretha. In either ... | |
| Pet Cat Signs of Affection | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I am just curious about the way my cat is behaving. I don't really know if he likes me. He is ... A: I really wouldn't worry. from what you have described your cat definitely likes you. the licking and ... | |
| Litter training | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: We have had a rescue cat for two weeks now and he will urinate, but not defecate, in his litter ... A: well it is still early days for him in his new home so i am guessing he still feels a little unsure ... | |
| cat pooing in the house and on my pillow | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I just read your article about cat middening. My cat is about 13 years old. She has lived at my ... A: yes it sounds like your poor kitty is sensing change is in the air. And as you now know her ... | |
| cat vomiting food | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have recently 2 months ago acquired a stray cat,I call her atti, because she has an attitude. If ... A: well it could be due to anxiety due to her recent past as you suggest My old cat used to vomit her ... | |
| pregnancy | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: Kate, My uncle had a cat.She was quite little.Yet she got pregnant. After her pregnancy she ... A: H well unfortunately it is impossible to say. Cats give birth ok every day and so the first case was ... | |
| My male cat and boyfriend do not get along | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 cats, 2 females and one male. A few months ago my boyfriend moved in with me, and my male ... A: yes i think your right the hissing is caused by fear and this is probabaly due to your boyfriends ... | |
| Cats | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Do cats mark their territory like dogs? I've got a problem with one of the cats in my house, but I'm ... A: I think the best way i can answer this question is by asking you to read my web pages about this ... | |
| Litter Box Behaviour | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing to you for advise on a cronic litter-box behaviour problem that I fear may become a ... A: I don't know if you wil like this answer but it is well known that cats do not like to share litter ... | |
| introducing new cat | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: We recently lost a 5 1/2 year old male cat who died suddenly. He and his spayed female littermate ... A: firstly can i say that she won't be lonely in the sense that we feel lonely. She may grieve for the ... | |
| What kind of cat do i have? | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I've been trying to figure out what mix of cats mine is, but i'm stumped. She is white/light grey ... A: She also has the lovely colouring of an Abyssinian http://www.our-happy-cat.com/abyssinian.html ... | |
| evil cat | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: my mom let my 2 cats outside in october and they never came back. aside from the fact I'm still ... A: well there is no such thing as an evil cat only a frightened cat. Often cat aggression is due to ... | |
| cat | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: can a cat get pregnant a 2nd time when she is already pregnant A: yes cats i believe are the only creatures that can do this. Often many males will mate with a ... | |
| New kitten with older siamese | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My 9 year old femail neutered siamese lives with a jack russell terrier & three young teenagers- ... A: well the first thing would be to make sure that it is a male kitten, two non related females rarely ... | |
| cat urinating | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: my 11 year old female cat consistantly urinates everywhere but her box! I have a male also (both ... A: well this is actually a very complex question with lots of possible reasons. it may be that the box ... | |
| My cat doesn't piss on his litter box | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My 7months stray cat doesn't piss on his litter box, only shit from a months ago. It seems that he ... A: it shouldn't stain his paws. My cats use a litter box and they are fine with it. perhaps try a ... | |
| biting and scratching | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a new kitten, he loves to bite me, when he starts I put him down and ignore him so he doesn't ... A: well you are doing the right thing by putting him down when he bites. When you do this make sure you ... | |
| My cat doesn't piss on his litter box | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My 7months stray cat doesn't piss on his litter box, only shit from a months ago. It seems that he ... A: i was wondering what the wire mesh was in his litter box. It can't be very nice for him to go in ... | |
| sniffles and bringing new kitten home | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have female kitten of about 9 weeks, we had a another but was unfortunatley had to be put down ... A: in which case there is not much you can do about preventing your other cat from catching it. yes it ... | |
| Trying to tame 2 wild kittens | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 wild kittens that a mama cat abandoned recently. I do not know their exact age but i am ... A: feral cats can take a very long time to adjust to being domesticated cats and sometimes it never ... | |
| cat biting and chewing and table food | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions. A coworkers daughter had to give up her 4 month old kitten so I decided to ... A: sounds to me like this kitty needs some discipline, he obviously has not learned not to bite when ... | |
| Female cat hissing at injured male | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: i have two cats, both 8 month old and are siblings. both have not yet been neutered, though they ... A: often cat aggression is caused by fear and I think this is what has happened in this case. Your ... | |
| grooming | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Why does my cat groom my sons hair A: i think it just a sign of affection. Cats do it to each other a sort of appeasement and greeting. My ... | |
| Cat behavior problems! | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I took in a male Siamese kitten which was just wandering about! He was by my estimate about 3 weeks ... A: basically he did not have the benefit of being with his litter mates during the first seven weeks of ... | |
| cat box behavior | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: After bringing home a stray kitten, one of my adult cats (an 8 year old spayed female) has been ... A: she is feeling threatened and so is using her poop as a strong scent indicator. yes after he is ... | |
| Big Baby | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I just got a maine coon male - he's about 6 months old, and he plays way too rough with my other two ... A: I don't know how you introduced your cats to each other but there is a process which is designed to ... | |
| Stray cat and my cat- not friends | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My cat Stewie is about a year and half. for the last few months a neighborhood or stray cat has been ... A: well it depends if you intend to take responsibility for this stray cat or not . there can be no ... | |
| Found cat | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I found a cat at a barn i go to and it is very skinny. I am feeding her some dry food in the morning ... A: well just by feeding her a quality cat food (do not exceed the daily allowance on the can or this ... | |
| Cat agression | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I just got a female cat yesterday night and I think she maybe pregnant. she was a stray and has been ... A: Well i think the best thing I can do is to direct you to my page about introducing cats to each ... | |
| cat wetting | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: my 9 year old car has started wetting in the house any advice? A: there are a few possible causes for this. the best thing i can suggest is that you read my page ... | |
| Cat peeing | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My cat pees out side of his litter box on one certain area. when we [but things down to discourage ... A: it sounds to me like the area still smells of his urine. Only the tiniest drop will encourage him to ... | |
| Cat pooping outside the liter box | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: my 9 year old female cat just started pooping outside her liter box about 3 months ago. She poops on ... A: well there are many reasons why a cat may start this behavior known as middening, however it is ... | |
| Female cat with breast cysts | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old not spayed female cat. Three months ago I discovered a small lump in one of her ... A: the vet should have told you whether or not they were cancerous or not. All tumours will keep ... | |
| kitty introductions | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old kitty in my house and we give her all the things she needs. but we recently ... A: i don't know how you have introduced the cats to each other but it is very important that they are ... | |
| whining | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a male tabby kitten. We got him last July, he was 3 months old. He is getting neutered ... A: yes I do think having him neutered will help. the whining was probably the first indication of him ... | |
| mucus from eye | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: my 12 year old ginger/white short hair has a bit of a weepy eye; there is often 'dark dry gunk' down ... A: often old age causes eyes to weep and if this is the case often the vet will not recommend any ... | |
| Fighting after neuter | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 cats male and female who just had a litter. We had our male neutered and took him back ... A: This sounds to me like something called aggression trauma. basically your male cat has come home ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: ok my cat is like 8 months old, she is not fixed and there are a lot of other tom cats in the ... A: unfortunately only a vet can tell early on in the pregnancy if she is indeed pregnant. It is only in ... | |
| Moving in With Someone New | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I currently have two cats who are 9 %26 10 years old. They are used to being moved (once per year) ... A: i think the best thing for me to do is to direct you to my web page about moving home with cats, it ... | |
| Female cat with breast cysts | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old not spayed female cat. Three months ago I discovered a small lump in one of her ... A: As far as i am aware cysts are not like infections and so cannot be treated in the same way. Cysts ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Our pregnant cat has now had blood in her urine for a second time in three days, as far as we are ... A: it may be spotting because she is due to give birth. As long as she is still eating and drinking ... | |
| cat constipation | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Is pumpkin good for constipation in cats, and if so, whats the best way to give it? A: yes it can be good for constipation it does rather depend on how bad or for how long they have been ... | |
| New Cat Won't Stop Crying | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I just brought home a new cat yesterday afternoon and he won't stop crying! He's approximately 4 ... A: poor little guy he is obviously feeling very nervous and anxious and is using his meows to get ... | |
| Sudden Cat Aggression toward owners | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I am beside myself. I have a male cat, fixed, but still has claws. Inside cat. Mostly always ... A: alot of cat aggression is caused by fear and his reaction is due to something which has triggered ... | |
| cat behavior or symptom? | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My six month old kitten was spayed Friday. Monday evening she has an accident on the kitchen floor. ... A: yes it could be that she is still feeling the affects of the aneathetic which may have confused her ... | |
| Kitten using her bed as a toilet | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have two 15 month old girl cats and adopted a 3 month old rescue kitten just over a week ago. We ... A: yes this is a common problem is down to the fact that she has not settled into her new home properly ... | |
| kitten temper | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old maine coon tabby mix. Purchased him at 7 weeks and seemed very calm, loving. At ... A: He is a young energetic full of energy and mischief kitten and all that you have said sounds ... | |
| Our new kitten and our existing cat - is this a positive start? | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: ) We recently adopted a 5 month old male kitten, he is a wonderful, friendly and well behaved boy, ... A: there is a method for introducing cats over a period of a week which allows them to meet each other ... | |
| Cat bug. | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: My cat is an indoor/outdoor cat, she was origonally a stray but has been to the vet to get her shots ... A: if it was very tiny then it could have been a flea they too are full of blood if it was the size of ... | |
| spayed cat male still bothers | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: my female cats are spayed,there is a stry male cat comes here and he chases them and bothers them ... A: the answer is simply instinct I'm afraid. I had a spayed female cat and for years a tom cat would ... | |
| cat fights | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: We rescued a cat from the humane society to give a friend to the only cat we already had. It has ... A: unfortunaetly not. Cats are not pack animals and unless they have been brought up thogeather or have ... | |
| Help!! we are moving in together and i'm worried how our cats will react! | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8yr old male neutered cat (looks a little burmese, but def not pedigree) who likes to go ... A: well the likelihood is that yes they will fights, that's what cats do, they are all very territorial ... | |
| pregnant cat | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My cat delivered two kittens on Tuesday during the night. When I woke up Wednesday morning the two ... A: well i suppose it is possible that she may still have kittens in side her but it has been some time ... | |
| constant mewing reply to reply | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: We have a female cat who is roughly about 3 years old. We just moved to a new house about 3 months ... A: once she is spayed she will no longer call. I am sorry to hear of your previous experience but that ... | |
| neutered male cat spraying | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have three indoor-outdoor cats, two female one male and all neutered or spayed. The male cat has ... A: well it could also be because of other cats in the area. if he is a particularly skittish cat he may ... | |
| 18mth silver spotted bsh | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have bought a silver spotted bsh cat 18mths old. She hasnt been spayed yet but am about to get ... A: The cat is probably feeling very uncertain about her new home etc and this is causing her to scent ... | |
| New kitty | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I was feeding a small black kitty outside and she came up and actualy lt me pick her up. I've had ... A: firstly can i say you should never smack an animal, it is cruel because unlike humans they do not ... | |
| Considering adopting a dog but worried about cat | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: We have 3 cats; two that are 1/2 siamese and half tabby (same father) and one that is just a tabby ... A: well it is generally not a good idea to have too many animals living in one home at the same time. ... | |
| constant mewing | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: We have a female cat who is roughly about 3 years old. We just moved to a new house about 3 months ... A: simple answer is oh yes she can. cats can be in heat for every one week in three for up to 9 months ... | |
| giving medicine | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: When I wrap my cat in a towel, and get ready tomgive him liquid medicine, I givw it to him with a ... A: well as long as you are placing the syringe far back into the throat with his head facing up he ... | |
| Not using litter box | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I have two cats. A female about six and male about four. They get along with each other real ... A: if the litter boxes are in the same room it is likely that the male cat can smell the females usrine ... | |
| pooing | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: my cat is 9 years old and for the last 5 days keeps pooing behind my tv, she is let out all during ... A: well there are many possible reasons why this started. Basically unless she is ill in some way which ... | |
| Introducing a new cat to an old cat. | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 18 year old female cat who is now quite slow, sleeps most of the time, only gets up to eat ... A: well generally it is recommended that two un related female cats are homed together unless they grew ... | |
| Bad cat | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I have an adorable 2yr old male orange tabby. However, sometimes he is mean and bites, hisses, ... A: I have a introduction method which helps cats to meet each other in a safe environment and it also ... | |
| cat behavior | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, Oliver is 5 years old and Joey is 6 months, both are indoor cats. When Joey was first ... A: I have known cats who were friends for many years suddenly display this behaviour. As I say it is ... | |
| bad labor with my cat | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: my cat is in labor now the thing is she has been pregnant before and she had alot of blood coming ... A: Shana I really do not know what to say to you. you say she is your life but instead of finding the ... | |
| cat behavior | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, Oliver is 5 years old and Joey is 6 months, both are indoor cats. When Joey was first ... A: don't worry this is normal behaviour. There is a way that cats need to be introduced to each other ... | |
| My two kittens have cat flu | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I took my two kittens to the vet for their first check up at 9 weeks, only to be told that they both ... A: cat flu can be very nasty and in small kittens it can be very dangerous too. As with any flu there ... | |
| Peeing in the bathroom | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: My cat has started to pee on the bathroom floor. This is a new behavior. He has been doing it for ... A: There are two possible causes of this. either he has UTI or it is behavioural. because he does it ... | |
| allergies | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I was tested by an allergist and the result was a substantial allergy to cats. A friend of ours had ... A: Allegies to cats has nothing to do with the fur it is to do with their salivia. they wash ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: we had the cutest little stray cat hanging around the neighborhood that nobody knew who owned her, ... A: Well it is difficult to describe exactly what they look like as they can differer slightly from cat ... | |
| cat weeing in house | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: weeing in the house and pooing at random in different places, i recently put in a cat flap and both ... A: unfortunately I'm not sure you can do anything about this. i had the same situation with my cat. She ... | |
| Why is my cat throwing up? | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 yr. old female, short-hair cat (spayed) that I adopted from PetCo about 2 1/2 months ... A: I have a web site about cats which includes cat health. i do have several pages about cat vomiting ... | |
| Siamese Kitten Training | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: My flame tip siamese kitten is 2 months old; she came litter box trained, but we have been unable to ... A: well I have never found a cure for attacking feet whilst in bed, my own too will do it too however ... | |
| Piperazine | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: my daughter gave her kitten a deworm medication that is basically piperazine and now the kitten is ... A: I am sorry there are no home remedies that I can think of that would help here. Only a vet will have ... | |
| Male Cat Behaviour | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old cat who has just begun kneading and getting a bit over excited. He has tried ... A: you do not say whether or not he is neutered or not. Although a male cat does not necessarily have ... | |
| Odd behaviour after neutering | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have two cats, a 4 year old female and a 6 month old male, and they've been together for about 5 ... A: yes this is common. basically your kitten smells different and may look and be behaving slightly ... | |
| diarrhea | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: My 3 month old kitten is her normal self, playing, hungry and up to all sorts but yesterday ... A: kittens can get tummy upsets from time to time it normally due to the fact that their digestive ... | |
| Maine Coon Mix | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have also had a problem with aggression. My 6 month old male Maine Coon mix out of no where ... A: no this is not a breed trait it is a learned behaviour. It may be that someone in the past has ... | |
| "Moping" older cat after new kitten brought home | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: Here is my scenario: I have a 1-year old neutered male cat and I brought home a 4-month old male ... A: well this is a bit tricky to answer as we can't be sure that his apparent moody behaviour is ... | |
| rehoming | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I had my first baby 7 weeks ago. I have 3 cats. One of 9 years old and the other 2 are 2 1/2. My 9 ... A: I understand your worry and I think you are being very wise about the decision in rehomeing them if ... | |
| traumatised cat | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a two year old male part Persian cat about 10 weeks ago. He was being given away because ... A: Well I get asked many many questions every day both here and via my web site and yes I have come ... | |
| age to alter siberian cat | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I recebtly got a siberian kitten 3 months old. Checking on web sites says to alter male young, but ... A: as far as I am concerned cats can be neutered any where between 3 and 6 months of age but need to be ... | |
| traumatised cat | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a two year old male part Persian cat about 10 weeks ago. He was being given away because ... A: no you should not corner him and force him to do anything. All this will do is make his fear worse. ... | |
| labour | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: my cat is giving birth to her first litter. she is a petite bsh x persian. she has been in labour ... A: I'm sure that by the time you receive this email that your cat would have delivered her litter. It ... | |
| Soiling Our Bed | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a nine month old Siamese, female chocolate point. She is delightful. However, every once in a ... A: as you can imagine this sort of problem can very complex and caused by all sorts of things, often we ... | |
| ill kitten?? | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: my 14 week old male kitten has its tong sticking out its mouth its dry the kitten was fine a few ... A: try dabbing it with water to see if he pulls it back in and stays there. if not look inside his ... | |
| cat aggression | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I have 2.5 years old neutered male cat. He has taken up a habit of growling at me or my flatmate if ... A: this sounds to me like normal territorial behaviour where the other cat is concerned. the growling ... | |
| brother cats start fighting after one gets a bath | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Our boys are normally the best of friends. Ninja is 3 and Ludo is 1. They play together, sleep ... A: this is a classic case of some thing caled aggression truama. it is quite common and can occur after ... | |
| Underweight cat | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I wonder about a supplement to feed this cat. Can I create a food, i.e. ground chicken/beans etc ... A: my first thought is that if your cat is eating there food normally then there should not be any ... | |
| Cat Behavioural Problem | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: One of my cats (Lylie) had a Road Traffic Accident and had to be kept in a cage for the last 7 weeks ... A: This could be a case of aggression truama due to the fact that your cat is still looking, acting and ... | |
| 3x week visiting cat | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: my partner and I need to bring her cat Lucy (7yrs old)to my place 3x week until Christmas until they ... A: i would definitely recommned waiting until you move intogeather. cats find it very traumatic ... | |
| Surviving my cat. | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: How long can a cat survive "stuck" up a tree? She was about 40 feet up for several days, and I ... A: well this is very unusual indeed for a cat to be up a tree for six days. They would normally get ... | |
| cats behavior | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My almost 3 year old cat squats like she is peeing but she sits there for a long time and doesn't do ... A: It sounds like she may have a UTI infection, a bit like when humans get cystitis, it feels like they ... | |
| cat behavior | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: We have a four year old neutered indoor cat. He is litter trained and we have never had a problem ... A: There are several reasons for this to have happened either he is suffering from UTI ... | |
| drooling | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: i have a 14 year old female cat who for the last 24 hours has been drooling excessively. she is ... A: drolling may be several things from a foreign body being in the mouth or a bad tooth or even missing ... | |
| Ur my only hope! | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey i am a little panicky because no one else is available to answer questions and i know you ... A: Don't worry all cat owners experience fleas at some point and yes they are horrible but its all part ... | |
| fighting cats | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: we have two sibling cats male%26female both fixed. They are a year and a half old. We took the male ... A: don't worry this is a common issue and is known as aggression trauma. it is basically caused by fear ... | |
| Kitten toilet training | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have five four week old kittens who are just beginning to eat. However i am having trauble with ... A: try changing the litter to some other softer type, paper is good. this is softer on their paws and ... | |
| Cats eyes | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have two persian himalayn mixes, one always has the normal eye gunk the other does not but she has ... A: yes it could well be as she is also sneezing. It may be minor cold or perhaps an eye infection. If ... | |
| Cats attacking other cats | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: We own a 9 year old desexed Male cat, who wanders about 8 houses up the road to beat up a 20 year ... A: Sorry no, I don't think there is much you can do. Your cat is displaying normal territory behaviour. ... | |
| mothers milk | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: my cat gave birth 4 days ago to just one kitten who resembles nothing like the parents (both ... A: this is not really my area but i always say that the cat owners know best. I.e you are best placed ... | |
| CAT SKIN CONDITION | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Similar to one vicki has asked about - terrible injuries to face due to scratching would seem to be ... A: oh poor kitty he must feel really fed up. I am not an expert with cat allergies, I would have ... | |
| Cat belly bloating | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: we have a tabby cat that is 12 and his stomach over the last month has looked bloated. It is soft ... A: it could be a bad case of worms. cats can loose body condition if they have a bad case of worms and ... | |
| kitten that shakes | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: my cat has recently had 5 kittens less than a few weeks old, one of the kittens shakes alot. She is ... A: well if she is the runt of the litter there is always a possibility that she may have something ... | |
| Lost Cat | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I just moved house four days ago, and one of my two cats (the female) has gone missing. I had the ... A: yes there is every chance that she will come back. Cats like to go wandering and exploring but are ... | |
| Male Kitty cat behaivor to older male cat | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: We have a 9 year old male cat Sylvester who can be playful and very loving. We recently inherited a ... A: this sounds so familiar to me. I had the same experience years ago, unfortunately in that case my ... | |
| cat | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: my cat had six kittens back in june but since she had them she is very skiny is this normel A: having kittens can take it out on the mothers body and they often become very skinny and a little ... | |
| Cat Oder | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I rented a house to a person who had six cats. She moved out and left the cats without food of water ... A: well it depends if there was a lot of urine etc in the house and whether or not it has seeped into ... | |
| Food tray | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I will put my cat's food tray in two specific areas. When coming home from work his tray will be in ... A: cats are very particular about where they eat as they need to feel safe and comfortable when eating. ... | |
| missing cat | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a two year old male neutered cat 6 weeks ago he went missing i have made calls to the local ... A: well it all depends on the cat really. Some cats are natural wanderers. And even though he is ... | |
| Cat Question | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat that is just under 2 years old. She was the runt of the litter when I got her and been ... A: this could be because she was the runt and has problems putting weight on. Runts are often born with ... | |
| fleas/ worms? | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: i have 4 cats, and they all have fleas =[. we've tried giving them cat baths with baby shampoo or ... A: the best way to get rid of fleas is to treat all your cats with the spot flea treatments available ... | |
| Killing Fleas on Persians | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I simply cannot kill off the fleas on my cream point Himalayan! I have shampooed her thoroughly, ... A: i would always recommend getting the flea drops from your vet anyway. they are far more effective ... | |
| Kitten not drinking water. | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: About a week ago, my boyfriend rescued a now 5 week old kitten(Titan) from a stray mother. The ... A: well all i can do is to give you my experience which may help. when we adopted our first rescue cat ... | |
| cat fighting | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: one of our cats got outside and when she came back in the other 2 keep attacking her. They continue ... A: well often aggression is caused by fear in cats so your other cats may have built upm a fear towards ... | |
| No mites, yeast, or infection, but itchy itchy ears. | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year old awesome indoor-only black cat has itchy ears but is otherwise healthy and hasn't had ... A: well this is a puzzle. All i can suggest is that you take a look at my web page about cat ear ... | |
| kittens | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I found two kittens in my horse trailer about 6 weeks ago. the male died and so far the female is ... A: i am sorry I am not a vet and so cannot advise about the medicine you have. the best thing I can ... | |
| worms | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: k youwhy does my cat drag her bottom along the floor,I have recently given worm tablets and flea ... A: often un spayed female cats will display this behaviour when they are on heat. The other ... | |
| cats tongue | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: my cat came back home after a day outside and he was eating normally. the next day when i woke up i ... A: you must take your cat to the vets as soon as possible it sounds to me like he has eaten something ... | |
| Is my cat deaf?? | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I am writing in concern to my 18 year old cat Lucy. I noticed the other day that it appears that ... A: well yes at 18 it is quite likely that she may have become deaf due to old age. However it is always ... | |
| cat not peeing in litter box | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a little older than a year male orange tabby. He has always been so good about going to the ... A: you did not mention if he was neutered or not. if not then this would be a classic tom cat scenting ... | |
| Cats loss weight on his backside | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: A few weeks ago i had a cat die, we had him for about seven years, a few months ago he went off his ... A: well there is no way to say for sure but ir could have been cancer, a heart condition or even a ... | |
| Aggressive Cats | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I am in a big pickle with my two cats.They are both boys and fixed.After living for more than two ... A: this sounds to me like something called aggression trauma. It is caused when something frightened ... | |
| New Kitten | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a kitten from a person on Craigslist and his first day was good...he ate and played ... A: the best and only thing you need to do is to get him to a vets as soon as possible. you can never be ... | |
| my 10 week old kitten | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: i adopted a kitten a few weeks ago when it was only 7 weeks old. i knew from the start it was too ... A: yes this is a common problem, they simply have not learned that biting is not fun, which they would ... | |
| Biting | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: My 2 male cats bite each other on the back of the neck. Why? It seems to hurt them. A: How do you know it is hurting them? I ask because cats playing can look very vicious to us i.e ... | |
| Meowing at bed time | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: We have an eleven year old male neutered cat that has started meowing when we begin to get ready for ... A: well this could be age related. At eleven he is not very old but he is getting on. Some times cats ... | |
| Howling | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: My cat is 1 & 1/2 years old, she was a wild cat living in our yard with her mother up until she was ... A: well the short answer is that you may not be able to stop this behaviour. It sounds to me like she ... | |
| Cats | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Is it important for cats to have their first litter? A: no this is a complete myth. i don't know where this came from but it is totally wrong. In fact The ... | |
| stray cat fleas | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: just yesterday my gf and i picked up a stray cat he was in out suv most of the day and was in my ... A: i think the bet thing I can do is to refer you to my web pages about getting rid of fleas on your ... | |
| cat licking | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: Why does my male cat lick the seat cushions on my sofa? A: My cat does this too, i think it is either because we may have spilt something there in the past and ... | |
| Agressive maine coon | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I've always heard and read that Maine Coons are really fantastic creatures in all sort of ways. I ... A: it sounds to me like he hasn't learnt properly that biting is not a game. Some cats think that ... | |
| Possible cyst | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: My 9 year old cat had a lump removed off his rear thigh last December. It was about 1" in diameter ... A: I am not a vet but it may be that your cat is prone to non cancerous tumours. you did not mention ... | |
| Cats pregnancy | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: there, i was just reading a question you answered, it was about cats bleeding after giving birth. I ... A: no 8 kittens is not too high a number. As for the bleeding I am not a vet and so would not like to ... | |
| Cat escapee | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: My cat has been missing for about 2 weeks now. She got out of my home while she was in heat. I ... A: here is the page http://www.our-happy-cat.com/lost-cats.html Also it may be an idea to let your ... | |
| 1 yr old vs. 10 year old | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: For 10 years now, I've been an extremely happy owner of a female cat named Nye. A year ago I ... A: what can i say, this is completely normal behaviour. unfortunately cat owners do not understand or ... | |
| unknown symptoms | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats aged about 18 months old. My female cat Bonnie has been leaking clear fluids from her ... A: no this is not normal and you are right to take her to the vets especially as it is coupled with ... | |
| Cat making grinding/ scratching noises when eating | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat that is around 14 years old. Not sure exactly because he was a shelter cat. He is ... A: all i can think of is that he may have something wrong with one of his teeth. Or perhaps he has a ... | |
| Cat Suckling on skin | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitten which is roughly 14 weeks old now and since we got him he has a habit of suckling on ... A: yes this is learned behaviour and is a throw back to his nursing days. he is still rather young and ... | |
| cat refusing to use litter box | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: We have a 13 year old cat who has been litter trained since day 1. We do occasionally let him ... A: sounds to me like he is marking his territory. this may be because something has happened outside ... | |
| kitten jelosy of his mum | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: .. I'm starting to be desperate ... I got a cat (chica) and his 6 day old baby (miau) ... now a 6 ... A: no you should not tell them off, they won't understand and it may just make them fearful of you. ... | |
| baby kittens | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My cousin has a cat that just had kittens and we noticed that one of the baby kittens have something ... A: It may just be something left over from the birth. Are you sure it is not part of the umbilical ... | |
| my cat wont feed her 4 day old kittens | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: hi my cat wont feed her 4 day old kittens she hasn't been a good mother from the beginning so i have ... A: yes sadly some cats don't take to motherhood and the kittens do need to be taken care off straight ... | |
| open sore crawling with parasites in 4 month old kitten | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: we live in a very rural area and we have many outdoor cats ( plus feral ones)the one 4 month old ... A: unfortunately this is what can happen. It sounds like fly strike. this is where a wound becomes ... | |
| Queen Cat | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: My cat has kittens that are 6 days old today. She has kept them in the nest until last night, she ... A: no this is fine and quite normal behaviour. Often queens will feel the need to move their kittens ... | |
| one of my kittens died today only born yesturday | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: hi my cat had 5 kittens yesterday and has been leaving one kitten out today i found it on the floor ... A: It sounds to me like this kitten is what is known as the runt of the litter. This means that it was ... | |
| small bump on cat | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: My cat Cuddles, a 9year tortoise shell cat has had a very small bump on the back of her neck under ... A: no I couldn't say what the bump is but if she has had it since she was a kitten and she is now 9 ... | |
| Introducing 2 cats to 2 others' territory | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, a make and a female, who have known and loved each other for years. I moved into my ... A: its all about making the cats feel confident in their new home and with the new cats. the way to do ... | |
| mother cat | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Our kittens are now 4 wks old and very playfull. Mum is still feeding them but sometimes really ... A: don't worry this is normal and she is not really biting them. She may give them a nip now and again ... | |
| Intro gone wrong | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have recently taken in a young kitten. From the beginning it has been sensory overload for my ... A: the best thing to do is to take a step back wards and start the intro again for your cats, here is ... | |
| Keeping me up at night | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I moved in with my fiancee about 6 months ago. The last month my 10 year old male cat has started ... A: well this could be a combination of things causing this change in his behaviour. It could be age as ... | |
| ragdoll kitten | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: she is crying and carrying a special toy around with her and not following me around like she does . ... A: At 7 months old this is well within the time span for this. I have a web page about cats in heat ... | |
| Moving and Litter Boxes | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: We moved three weeks ago into a split level house. At first our cat kept to the bedrooms upstairs ... A: Cats rarely like to eat in the same area which they use for their toilet. the fact also that the ... | |
| Bad tempered kitty | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old kitten which I've had from 6 weeks and he's got a fantastic personality but ... A: with regard to the food. i have recently spoken to a vet about this issue myself and we both agree ... | |
| pushy kitten | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I just got a new kitten from the shelter. He's about 12 or 13 weeks old and I'm trying my best to ... A: your right scruffing can be intimidating to a cat if done too often. It is far better to just pick ... | |
| Spayed cat acting like she is in heat and peeing everywhere | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female (Sadie) that I got spayed along with a one year old ( Kitty) about 8 ... A: The best thing I can do is to direct you to my web page about this issue . It will be able to ... | |
| Can runaway cat come back? | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: My cat Toby 2 years old who I fostered since he was 3 months old walked off the house on September ... A: yes i do think there is still a chance that he will come back. I have known cats to be gone for ... | |
| pregant queen | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: my young 16month old siamese queen insists on letting our 14week old kittens suckle will this harm ... A: This is vitally important for the new kittens growth and health. So the fact that other kittens are ... | |
| My cat | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: we have had our cat for 8/9 years and 3 years ago we got a rabbit. The rabbit tried to be friends ... A: well believe it or not cats do have emotional ties to other animals even if they appear not to like ... | |
| Scruffing | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have read that when a cat is being too feisty with you and attacking you, you should "scruff" her, ... A: the method of holding your cat by the scruff of the neck is not really to be used as a discipline ... | |
| Howling | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: My male 15 year old cat has been howling at night for weeks now. I don't think he is senile because ... A: well your cat is getting on a bit so I would suggest that it could be age related. It may not be ... | |
| 6 y/o long hair orange tabby bitting & scratching | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old cat bites and scratches and I have no idea how to stop it. I’ve tried the water ... A: let me start by saying that this behavior is associated with a cat who was not taught as a kitten ... | |
| Territorial Cat | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have an extremely territorial 4 year old cat who is aggressive with anyone other than me. Her ... A: well this can be a problem, especially in cats who have not had a lot of contact with lots of ... | |
| My cat is very talkative | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a white cat with blue eyes and he is deaf. He is very talkative. And you will know when he ... A: I have had no experience of deaf cats before but I think that they are more vocal for some reason. i ... | |
| Hairball | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: My cat throws up hairballs at least every 2nd or 3rd day. It is light brown in colour (just like ... A: no it is not normal to cough up fur balls as often as your cat does and it can be harmful to his ... | |
| Mean kitty chasing sweet kitty... | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I've been having a problem with my 2 year old spayed female cat. A few months, I took in an unspayed ... A: The quick answer is you can't but you may be able to make it a little less stressful for all ... | |
| My cat occasionally poops beside the water bowl | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, one is a 2 years old deaf domestic white cat, another one is a 3 years old American ... A: this is a common problem that I get asked about a lot. it is not easily explained and so i decided ... | |
| one kitten delivered only | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a cat,smokey who is prob around 9yrs now and she just gave birth to a litter lastnite.she ... A: well it is common that a few hours will go by between kittens being born but I would say that it ... | |
| hairball problem? | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: kitten been coughing and retching for several days..has had a huge hairball last week, so i thought ... A: hairballs can be a problem and in most cases the cat can get rid of it themselves. However there are ... | |
| Homeless cat | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: We have a male cat already that will be 2 years old in September 28 but they don't get along ... A: Please read and follow my advice for introducing cats on my web page here ... | |
| Kitten | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My kitten is a rescue he is 14 weeks old and plays in the yard but every time i open my front door ... A: it is recommened that you keep your kitten insude for at least the first four weeks that you have ... | |
| Neutered male cat behavior | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: About two months ago, I took in a very sweet and loving 1yr/8mo old stray unneutered male kitty ... A: what a fantastic story. I live in the Uk and I am often shocked at some of the stories I hear about ... | |
| pregnant cat i think | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: and last nite i caught her peeing on my clohes and there was just a wee white blob what is this ... A: It gives some of the symptoms of cat pregnancy. here is the page ... | |
| Cat had kittens | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: We knew our cat was pregnant and she has given birth this last night is what we think. We cant find ... A: yes her nipples would be full straight away as the kittens would need to feed early on. As to where ... | |
| 2 cats | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I had 2 cats ( a 6 yr old male and a 3 yr old female who was introduced to the male as a kitten). ... A: I don't think it is a case of not remembering each other, it's more likely a case of him trying to ... | |
| My cats are fighting to the extreme | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: A few days ago both my cats, who are spayed and sisters, were laying in the window together and all ... A: this is not a uncommon problem is known as aggression trauma. basically they have become afraid of ... | |
| Kitten that sucks his tail | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I know you said you were not a trained for medical questions but our 9 week old kitten sucks his ... A: well this is tricky as anything that tastes bad may also smell strange and your cat won't be able to ... | |
| Possible feline OCD | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female burmese mix cat who I found and adopted when she was only a few weeks ... A: Ummmmm well when I first started to read your question the first thing that struck me is that your ... | |
| cat with diarrhea | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My cat was recently pregnant and had 5 healthy kittens. About 2 weeks before giving birth she ... A: Well all I can suggest is that you feed your cat a very plain diet for a few days to try and settle ... | |
| post Spay operation | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I just had two three year ols very small cats spayed. the smaller is fine but the other recovered ... A: it could be still the affects of the anaesthetic, some cats can take longer to recover from this. My ... | |
| cat biting | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: My Scottish Fold has a habit of "mouthing" me. He doesn't bite too hard, but bites often. He also is ... A: Firstly if they have not been neutered /spayed then this would be the first step to take as often ... | |
| cat attacks | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: help please A: No she is scared and a little freaked out by her recent experience. this is not a uncommon problem ... | |
| Kittens (2) loosing their hair around ear tips | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure what going on but 2 of my 3 kittens are slowly loosing some of their hair. They are ... A: normally losing fur is caused by either a parasite problem or a skin condition see my web page about ... | |
| Getting another cat for my 1 year old cat to play with..? | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: ) I have an 8 yr old female, Bebe, who I've had since she was a kitten. This time last year, we ... A: quick answer is definitely no. getting another cat will more than likely add to your problems. cats ... | |
| Male cats fighting | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have two male Tom cats at around 1yr old. One of the cats have started to bite the other on the ... A: there is a simple answer to this. you have two male tom cats full of male hormones who are going to ... | |
| my cat | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old kitten,nothing you do for her makes her happy. she does not want to be held or ... A: At three months this would be very young indeed for her to be in heat, but then again different ... | |
| cat introduction | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: We got a new cat and the introduction to our other animals seemed to go well. Now A day or so after ... A: I don't know how you introduced your pets to each other so it is difficult for me to comment on ... | |
| Introducing a new cat | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I've just introduced a young male cat into a house where a male and female cat already live, both 8 ... A: But unfortunately at the end of the day there are no guarantees that your cats will ever become ... | |
| kittens | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: i have just got a kitten he/she (not sure ) is very young and his mum was a feral cat.He seems to be ... A: kittens usually learn how to use their litter tray by watching their mum or other cats. Because his ... | |
| Bored cat in apartment | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I have a 3 year old male cat. I have just moved out of home to a good size ... A: yes it sounds like he is bored. His world has shrunk and he is finding it hard to keep himself happy ... | |
| holiday | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat Minnie, she is about three, I found her walking around my complex a year and two months ... A: well i'll tell you what i would do and this is something i have done for years with my own cat. If ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to get an idea of how far along my cats pregnancy is. Her abdomen is swollen and I feel ... A: I think the best thing i can do is to ask you to read my web page about cat pregnancy it gives what ... | |
| Unusual behavior from sibling | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats that are about 7 years old, they have lived together for all of the with me, a couple ... A: any change in behaviour is always worth investigating. Just in case it is caused by an underlining ... | |
| litter training problems | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a new litter of 8 week old kittens (8) and they will not stop ddfecating outside their boxes. ... A: well usually kittens learn from their mum about litter use, I don't know if you still have the mum ... | |
| Cat Behavior | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a new male one year old cat about 2 weeks ago. My old cat (a 4 year old tabby girl) was ... A: I don't know how you went about introducing the cats to each other, but it is important that this ... | |
| Introducing pug puppy to very territorial cat? | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old indoor cat who can be quite territorial and has never seen a dog in her life. ... A: I have a web page about introducing cats to each other but the process is the same for a dog. ... | |
| cat urine odor | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: my daughter just had a baby girl she is two months old now .she also has four male cats the urine ... A: no smells are not harmful. it sounds to me like your daughter has not neutered these boys. This ... | |
| poorly kitten | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitten about 3months old, he was fine till Saturday night when he became very lethargic, ... A: no there is not much you can do really until you can get him to the vets. Make sure he somewhere ... | |
| Cat attack | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I was sitting on my chair using my computer, and my cat was on my lap and I was stroking her, and ... A: when something like this happens out of the blue it has to be put down to the cat becoming suddenly ... | |
| cats not using their box | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i have two kittens that are about 7 or 8 months old. we have had them for about five months and they ... A: cats use their feaces sometimes in the same way as their urine i.e as a scent marker. usually it is ... | |
| older cat | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: My male cat is neutered, declawed in front, he is 18 years old has been healthy all his life with ... A: there are several reason why this may be happening. One it is either behavioural, which means that ... | |
| Nursing feline with diahorea. | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: My young female cat "lottie" had 4 kittens two days ago.She has a very sore anus,and constant ... A: I do have a web page about cat diarrhoea which may help here ... | |
| treating my lactating cat for fleas | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: My cat gave birth 3 weeks ago, i hadnt noticed fleas on her before and had treated her with ... A: let me answer your second question first. you can have your female cat spayed after she has weaned ... | |
| cats in an apartment | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently moved into an apartment and have 2 cats who were very used to leaving during ... A: well cats are generally quite smart and will lay there own scent trail down when they are searching ... | |
| Introducing cat to other cats in household | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I currently have two cats. About 6 weeks ago, I adopted a 2-yr. old siamese cat that been abandoned ... A: there are never any guarantees that cats will get along with each other, sometimes the best you can ... | |
| Why? | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what it is that makes my cat want to be around me while I'm reading or doing ... A: this is a simple case of wanting attention from you. you are paying more attention to your book etc ... | |
| Kitten butt is always dirty | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted a 11 week old kitten from PetSmart. She is doing well adjusting to her new home ... A: yes I have heard of this before, and yes you are right in a lot of your assumptions. She probably ... | |
| cat claw deformity? | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: A couple of months ago I tried "Soft Paws" (also called Soft Claws - they are plastic caps for cat ... A: hopefully now that you have removed the claw cap the cats nail will be able to grow normally and ... | |
| Youngest cat attacking oldest cat | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have 18 cats, all of them rescues. There never was any problem, until I adopted Scaramouche, my ... A: well to be blunt with you I am not sure there is an answer to this. Sometimes a cat just dislikes ... | |
| Blind kitten | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have recently become the foster parent of what we believe to be blind kitten. She has her vet ... A: well I have not had much experience with a blind cat myself so cannot give an specific advice ... | |
| Cat's hair on top of it's nose changed. | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Maincoon mix. I am not sure of the mix because we got her from the SPCA. Today my husband ... A: well I don't think it is anything to worry about in particular it is probably just due to age. All ... | |
| Cat urinating problems | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I Have a 3 year old desexed female cat Simba, she lives indoors and has never had health issues. ... A: Now cats can be affected by any changes to their environment and routine etc and although she is ... | |
| Burmese cats behaviour | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: The female suffers from Pica ( so I am told) & eats wool, materials, polystyrene & numerous other ... A: I think you have hit the nail on the head and I would say that the main cause of the urinating in ... | |
| pregnancy with cats | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My cat Bella gave birth to 2 kittens during the after noon she spent all day with them occasionaly ... A: I have never heard of a cat trying to eat or kill kittens deliberately, so i am sure your cat is not ... | |
| Burmese cats behaviour | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: The female suffers from Pica ( so I am told) & eats wool, materials, polystyrene & numerous other ... A: This sounds like scenting to me. the shaking of the tail is normal when scenting. There is always a ... | |
| Has new kitten driven away male cat | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 neutered male cats 15 months old and 4 weeks ago adopted a feral female kitten about 12 ... A: well this is difficult to answer as often the reason why cats take themselves off is often outside ... | |
| 3year old female Siamese | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old lilac Point female, who as a rule gets detressed if we go away from the house for ... A: Well there are only two reasons for this behaviour, one there is a physical problem or illness or ... | |
| Cats and Parasites? | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Lately, I've been having quite some problems with my four year old cat. He has gotten a bad case of ... A: yes fleas can be tricky to get rid of at first and it does take a lot of persistence to remove them ... | |
| Behavior Issues | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved into my first home w/ my cat and my fiance and his cat, since then we have had some ... A: yes this a territorial issue. I am assuming that both cats are neutered. if not then this would be ... | |
| My kitten is sick and i don't know what to do for her... | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: i rescued a kitten last night and since i have had her, she won't stop sneezing. She accumulates ... A: well it could just be a general cold but it may also be the onset of cat flu which can be qyuite ... | |
| 3 month old cat with behavior problems | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My 3 month old "kitten" refuses to poop in the litter box. We have our cats litter box in the spare ... A: In cases like this I always recommend a period of litter training using the confinement method. This ... | |
| Grown cat urinating problem | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 male siamese cats at home and they have both been neutered and de-clawed. One is 3 years ... A: it is recommended that each cat has it's own litter tray as the smell of the other cats urine can ... | |
| 7 Week old Kitten | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an approximately 7 week old kitten. We got him from a cat santuary, we have taken him to the ... A: if you read all my kitten pages i suggested you will have a better idea on how to feed your kitten. ... | |
| Two Kittens - Hissing/Biting/Pawing | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: We own one kitten and he is usually the only cat at our apartment. He is 5 months old and his name ... A: Ummm well you may be wanting something that is just impossible in this situation. cats don't ... | |
| 7 Week old Kitten | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an approximately 7 week old kitten. We got him from a cat santuary, we have taken him to the ... A: Kittens should always be playful. however this little guy is very young indeed and normally would ... | |
| stomach pain, vomiting, 8yr old male siamese cat | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I can't get my cat into the vet for 24+ hours. I am worried sick. Please help us. Any information, ... A: the symptoms does sound like a hairball problem. Often a clear liquid is vomited as they try to ... | |
| babbies in garage | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: A cat - not ours, we don't have them - has given birth to at least one kitten in our garage. I ... A: well garages are oftena favourite area for stray cats to have their young as they are warmer and ... | |
| Kitten with something in intestine | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My kitten got sick, she became lethargic and wouldn't eat or go to the bathroom. We took her to the ... A: difficult to say really. if the vet thinks that something is lodged i.e stuck then the only way to ... | |
| Mole or something in neck | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Hey there Last night I thought my cat had a huge tick in her neck but it turned out to be something ... A: how do you know it is not a tick? they busy there heads into the skin and look very much like a ... | |
| Feline Strange Behavior | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: We have an 8 year old spayed short hair black cat. She is allowed access up into our attic - as we ... A: tricky one to answer this as cats behaviours can change for no apparent reason other than they have ... | |
| cat family fighting all of a sudden | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: Hi i have 3 male cats inside Spirit is the oldest he is fixed then the middle one is Shadow not ... A: I really do think it is because these two are not neutered. it is normal for tom cats to fight over ... | |
| my kitten is peeing on my boyfriends clothes! | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: i have a 4 week old kitten. she just went to the vets 2 days ago and she checked out to be fine. she ... A: this is a common problem. clothes seem to be a favourite choice for this behaviour because it smells ... | |
| Stray Cat Dying | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I found a stray cat he is really thin , to the point that I can feel his bones. I want to know what ... A: All you can do if you cannot afford to take him to the vets is to either give him to a animal ... | |
| I have a mom cat that only moved half her litter?? | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mommy cat of her own kittens 3 about 5 weeks old.. and another Cat died after her kitties ... A: well no i don't think this cat is stupid she may feel that she needs to keep them separate for some ... | |
| cat litter problem | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: why would my cat just stop going in the litter box shes eight years old ,had her at the vet shes not ... A: Well there can be many reasons for this to happens. I think the best thing I can suggest is to ask ... | |
| cat vomiting | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: He eats dry cat food only. We started with Purina Indoor, to Dad's indoor now special Kitty Indoor. ... A: well without a proper examination it is impossible to say what could be causing the vomiting. The ... | |
| spraying | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: i have a cat that is 15 months of age she has not been spayed she sprays when in heat which is ... A: yes but not to the same extent. un-spayed cats are spraying to leave a marker for tom cats to say hi ... | |
| cats adjusting to each other | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old brown tabby female (spayed) that has been our baby for about 3 years. She has ... A: well all I can say is that unfortunately there are never any guarantees that two cats will get along ... | |
| Fighting Cats | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have three cats; Ana - Korat (age 8), Arazi - Bengal (age 5), and Kylie - Bengal ... A: well this could be something called aggression truama.It is caused when something frightens one of ... | |
| Cat and Kitten introduction | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: About 1 month ago I brought home 2 kittens (Dora and Charlie)but I already had 2 older cats Smoky (4 ... A: well unfortunately there are no guarantees that they will ever get along. cats are not pack animals ... | |
| Cat | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: How to take care of 7days old care with one eyes red and watering A: Please see my pages about kitten care and also cat flu and cat eye issues. However it definately ... | |
| poops out side of box | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a young adult cat that was using the litter box with no problems but lately she started to ... A: well this is either caused by ill health ie.e diarrhoea or it is behavioural called middening. if ... | |
| Please help | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2 week old kitten whom im having to hand feed because the mum was unable to feed her, she ... A: please take this kitten to the vets as soon as possible. Kittens can die very easily and diarrhoea ... | |
| Tiny TINY Kitten | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I know you said you can't answer most veterinary questions, but you're the only cat expert available ... A: well he could be the runt of the litter that he came from which may cause him to be smaller and more ... | |
| my cat | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old typical black cat that i have had since he was 3 weeks old. I hand raised him ... A: well i would wait a little longer but if he hasn't drunk anything by tomorrow then i would take him ... | |
| dribbling cat | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: she dribbles all the time when she is sitting on my lap,theres loads of it and it will hang out of ... A: well I think it may just be an age issue really. My own old cat does this every time she sits on my ... | |
| mother cat | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My 9 mo old calico cat recently had 4 kittens herself. When I rescued her she was already pregnant. ... A: yes it is very important that nursing queens get a lot of extra nutrients to not only keep their own ... | |
| no bowel movement | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: my cat has had kittens for the first time, they are nearly 5weeks old they are not on food yet but ... A: at 5 weeks old it would be impossible for them not to have passed urine etc. They would be extremely ... | |
| I'm really worried I might have to rehome my cat - but we can't get him to get along with my other cat. | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have three cats - Devo (3), Dexter(6), and Pajamas(1). We adopted Pajamas a few months ago and ... A: Can i suggest that you try a period of confinement for your new cat with his litter tray etc for a ... | |
| cat off balance | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old cat is holding his head to one side and losing his balance. His one ear had some ... A: well you did the right thing taking him to the vets as they will definitely be the only ones able to ... | |
| Cat Not Using Litter for Solid Waste | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 sphynx cats, one 10 and one 8 years old. In June, 2008, the 8 year old starting doing her ... A: you did not mention if you had two separate litter trays one for each of your cats. i ask this ... | |
| moving my cat | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: 3 months ago, a kitten off the street started coming to my house. he comes and goes through my ... A: well it all depends on whether you consider him our cat or not. If he is then he is your ... | |
| Young kitten with fleas | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I just discovered my 7 week old Male kitten Gibbs who I've only had 4 days has a few fleas. The ... A: please see this page, some of the product mentioned on this page are suitable for kittens. ... | |
| cat with kitten interaction | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I just lost my oldest cat and seen that my 10 month old was getting very lonely so I went and got a ... A: unfortunately this is a misstake amny cat owners make when they loose one cat and feel that their ... | |
| Hand rearing. | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My cat, who is a year and a half old - gave birth yesterday to two deformed stillborn's. About four ... A: well yes your right it is time consuming hand rearing a kitten but yes it is certainly worth it. i ... | |
| cat in labor | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: i think my manx cat is in labor. she is not acting like a normal cat would. A: my best advice would be to ask you to see my page about cat pregnancy etc as it tells you some of ... | |
| How young can a cat get pregnant? | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Kate. I recently took in a very young kitten. My guess is that she is about 6 weeks old, because she ... A: yes at six weeks she is way too young to be pregnant. It is usually from between 4 and 6 months old ... | |
| kitten throwing up | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old male kitten we have had him for about 3 weeks and he seems to throw up once ... A: well if the vet has checked him out recently and has found nothing wrong then it may be his diet ... | |
| lactating cats | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Our cat has stopped lactating and the kittens are only 2 days old. What can we do to help? A: well firstly you need to get your queen to a vets as soon as you can to see if they can give her ... | |
| cat urinating on furniture | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a one year cat, who started a couple of months urinating on my couch cushions,spare bed, and ... A: Basically your cat is marking her territory, now this may be because she feels a little unsettled in ... | |
| Newborns with fleas... | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: My friends kitty gave birth to two kittens about 5-6 days ago. The momma has fleas but not too bad. ... A: it is vital that the kittens and mother cat are treated for fleas as soon as possible. Fleas can ... | |
| Inter-cat aggression | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband & I have 2 male sibling (spayed/neutered)cats who are just 2 years of age & we have had ... A: well intially i think the occassional attack was normal behavior between cats,as they will often ... | |
| cat | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have two cats both about a year old and have been together and great with each other for about a ... A: a lot of cat aggression is actually fear. This fear is often caused when things change or ... | |
| Cat behaviour | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 male cats who are brothers and we have had from being 10 wks old, they are now 1 and have ... A: Don't worry this is a very common problems, especially after a vet visit or operation. basically ... | |
| Cat doesn't want to eat and has diarrhea. | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I found a cat in my neighborhood that is really thin and I can feel his spine. He has no owner and I ... A: well this cat may have some underlining illness which is causing him difficulty in eating. Also if ... | |
| Cats Getting Along | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 cats. Mom and 2 from her litter of 5, 1 female, 1 male. Mom is about 7, babies are 5. I ... A: well I think the best solution here would be to take some steps backwards and reintroduce thema ll ... | |
| Feline leukemia | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6-7 month old kitten with a mouth sore that has made a big "dent" inside her upper lip. I ... A: Unfortunately the only way to properly diagnose lumps and growths is to have them tested in the lab ... | |
| My cat is sick | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My cat is sick but I do not know what is wrong with him and i cant afford to take him to the vet. ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your cat is so sick, he really does sound like he needs medical care. If you ... | |
| cat vomiting | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr. old cat (short all black glossy short coat) who seems healthy, except that she throws ... A: this sounds to me like she may be eating her food too quickly or not chewing it before swallowing. ... | |
| kitten training | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm at my wit's end and wondered if you can possibly give me some advice. We recently got an 8 week ... A: well yes it probably is territorial but it could also be a method to make himself feel more at home ... | |
| re:pale yellow goo | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: i sent a mesage to norm i think and my cat savanah (a 8 year old rag doll cat with black and white ... A: well this sounds like an infection to me in that area. A discharge like this would indicate ... | |
| Cat peeing and pooping on couch | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: why would my cat after 3 years all of a sudden start peeing and pooping on my couch after we go to ... A: well this can be quite complicated and could be caused by many things. Basically it is either ill ... | |
| LOST MALE CAT | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: last night one of my family members was about to let our dog out when our male tabby cat ran ... A: put some of your cats bedding or something which smells of you outside near your door, cats have ... | |
| suddenly aggressive kitten | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: My parents rescued a stray kitten about 2 weeks ago. She is a 6 month old female. She has not been ... A: well firstly I would say that you should seriously consider having her spayed very soon. At 6 months ... | |
| Getting another cat | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Very sadly one of my cats passed away earlier in the week which came as a big shock as he was only 3 ... A: Sorry to hear of your loss and sorry I have taken a little while to response but I am on holiday and ... | |
| Terrorised by the neighbourhood Tom | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old female cat who is spayed. Recently a tom cat has been coming into my house ... A: well this is all about territory I'm afraid and the behaviour the tom cat is displaying is ... | |
| kittens behavior | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: how can you get a kitten that's been took from it's mother too soon to keep from trying to suck on ... A: The best way to train a cat is by using the negative. positive response to behaviour. If they ... | |
| male kitten 4 months old | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: We have a male kitten that we got at 8 weeks (& is now 4 months old) Sadly we have not been able to ... A: this is a common problem and one which may have many causes. i have written a special section on my ... | |
| 6 yr old male neutered cat pooping outside of litter box | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: Just in the last few weeks our 6 yr old male neutered cat is pooping occasionally outside of the ... A: well all i can say is that something has happened or changed. Cats only display this behavior when ... | |
| Endless sleep with an evil cat | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: okay i have never once in my life when owning a cat. ever had an issue like this .. okay my older ... A: well in my opinion I don't think anything strange is going on he has simply learnt this behaviour. ... | |
| Cat urinating on bed. | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: My cat, Harley, has been urinating on my bed for four nights in a row. He has done this several ... A: I think the best way for me to answer this question for you is to ask you to read my two web pages ... | |
| Shy Kitten Vs. Roommate | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted my new 6 week old Kitten, and my roommate said he would watch her while i was at ... A: well I wouldn't overly worry about this, yes it would have be nicer for the kitten if they could do ... | |
| new kittens | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: We have three cats: Sprinkles, Lucy and Noisy. Sprinkles is the mother of Lucy and Noisy who are 10 ... A: well this is normal as cats are not pack animals like dogs and generally do not like to live in ... | |
| cat problems | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 cats 1 is female and 1 is male the female is the mother of my male cat and is about 1 years ... A: opps, cats react very strongly to scents and it is always recommended that you never put any scented ... | |
| cat frightened. | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: My cat recently has become frightened of something. He doesn't seem to be frightened of my dogs, ... A: well when a cat becomes nervous of something for no reason it is best to look at all the options. ... | |
| Wandering Cat | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm really just looking for some reassurance, having never had cats before. I have two 18-month-old ... A: no completely normal especially due to their age, full of energy etc. I assume you have also kept ... | |
| new mum | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: my daughters cat had 4kittens yesterday and she has an upset stomach the kittens are covered in it ... A: i would say she needs to see a vet for her condition. It is vital that she is in tip top condition ... | |
| cat behaviour | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Will a tom cat rape a neutered female cat? A: Unfortunately any cat is fair game to a un neutered male cat even sometimes other males. Their drive ... | |
| Cat Marking | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently got another cat after one of mine died. She was 7 weeks when I got her (I know this is ... A: no this should not be a permanent situation. your cat is marking for several reasons one to ... | |
| leaving my 1 yr. old persian at parents house | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I shall be travelling abroad for 10 days and I want to leave my cat at my parents's house. I ... A: I really wouldn't worry too much. The behaviour you describe is perfectly normal and I would expect ... | |
| cat gave birth in bushes | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: a cat that was dropped off at my house 3 weeks ago just gave birth in some thick bushes this ... A: No I wouldn't touch them just yet but you could place a cardboard box with some warm blankets or ... | |
| cat panting...maybe another baby | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: My cat had her kittens yesterday morning between 1:30 and 5:30. She had 6 of them! However the runt ... A: well yes it is possible that she has another kitten inside and it has been known for cats to have ... | |
| Cat Nail Bed infection | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I just noticed that one of my cat's rear nails seems to be missing and the toe looks infected. It ... A: cats can often loose a nail or too if they get it stuck whilst climbing etc. usually the wound heals ... | |
| Ear Mites | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I took in a cat today who is very nice and very good he is clean looking at i checked for fleas and ... A: First I must sya that if you feed and start to look after a cat they will consider you there home ... | |
| reorienting an indoor/outdoor cat | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: We have a 4 year old mixed breed cat whose mother was a feral from a rural area. Our cat joined ... A: this is a difficult one and I'm not sure that there is necessarily and easy answer if at all. i ... | |
| cat urinating outside of cat litter box | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: We have a cat that just doesn't seem to be able to go the bathroom in the litter box for some ... A: this sounds to me just like a training issue along with perhaps a litter tray issue. i don't know ... | |
| Cat attacking Feet | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Stray cat now 9/10 months old turned up a 3 months ago, and we decided to keep her after no one ... A: yes sounds like play but unfortunately inappropriate playing. i have a web page about cat ... | |
| Irritating Cat Behavior | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: We are going to be having a baby within the next several months, and my wife has become concerned ... A: Firstly can I say getting a new cat would definitely not be the answer and indeed could make things ... | |
| Cat not using litterbox anymore | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: We have had two cats for about 6 years now. They are brothers and get along great. After we had a ... A: Well the only thing to do is to make sure that the cats use separate litter trays. Make sure they ... | |
| Cats rectrum is bleeding | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: She has been in her tray looking like she is pushing something out but nothing happens. When i touch ... A: well unfortunately it is difficult to say for sure as yes it is possible that she is having her ... | |
| One-day old kitten not nursing | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: So yesterday afternoon (June 27th) my cat Kiki gave birth. Three of her babies were born dead, and ... A: Can I point you in the direction of my web pages about kitten care including how to hand raise new ... | |
| moving cat to a new owner | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me? I am looking for advice on how to 'move' our much loved 13 ... A: well you are quite right in your idea about having to keep her inside her new home for quite dome ... | |
| found kitten is very malnourished | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I found a kitten she is about 8 months old she is so skinny you can feel and see most of her bones I ... A: I think the best thing I can do is to ask you to read my web pages about kitten care and how to hand ... | |
| Hiding Cat | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old Maine Coon mix. Yesterday he hid under my bed all day, a place where he hasn't ... A: well it sounds to me like either something has spooked him and made him skittish or he is being ... | |
| feral cat | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: we have 2 shorthair tigers, one a male and one a female, both fixed; we also have a Feral Cat that ... A: where feral cats are concerned there are no garntees that they will be able to ever except humans as ... | |
| Kittens Know how to find home | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: We have an 8-week old cat that has been with us for the last 4 weeks. We let him outside, but under ... A: he is very young indeed. In fact he should have remained with his mother until he was at least 7 ... | |
| cat having babies | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My cat is in such pain she can't move , lays and shakes and breaths hard . Like she is going to die ... A: Well it could be that your cat is going into labor. this can take some time but if you feel that it ... | |
| my kitten has alot of worms and i dont know how to get rid of them | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: my about 5 month old kitten has worms.ive only seen them come out of her booty.im very worried for ... A: unfortunately when you own a cat one of the responsibilities you have is to be able to pay for ... | |
| Female in Heat | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Will my feral cat continue to go into heat until she dies? She looks exhausted! I've tried ... A: a cat can go into heat up until the gae if 14 i have a web page about this which you may find of ... | |
| My cats behaviour | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My cat is 1 year old, she has a litter tray inside and goes outside via her cat flap and she can ... A: Regarding the scratching the furniture issue can I ask that you take a look at my web page about ... | |
| Bringing a male shy kitten in with my Female 8 year old cat | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My Parents have kitten on their farm - again...Our 8 year old cat is from there - so they are ... A: unfortunately there are no garantees when it comes to cat relationships. All you can do is introduce ... | |
| cat poops in litterbox but does not pee | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old male cat we got him when he was almost one from a shelter and got him fixed, he ... A: This is a common issue which I am contacted about almost every day. I have therefore written several ... | |
| cat's behaviour | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: i would like to ask question about my female cats. i have 4 cats, parents and their 2 offsprings. on ... A: well the spay operation doe involve a general anaesthetic and it can take some time to wear off ... | |
| kittens | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: we just found these kittens, i took them to the pet store they gave me some formula and told me when ... A: I have written a whole section within my web site about how to look after young kittens. i think the ... | |
| peppermint candy | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Saturday morning my cat apparently ingested a (or some)of a peppermint candy. Today he apparently is ... A: no I think peppermint is not dangerous but it has probably upset his system. However this should ... | |
| Cat pooping on floor | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 Cats ranging in ages from 5, 4, 1. My problem is with my 4 year old boy he is neutered. ... A: Their are two reasons for a cat to poop in the home, one he is ill ie a tummy upset or two it is ... | |
| 10 week old kitten | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: My 10 week old kitten uses her litter box to poop but in the morning she keeps peeing on the bed. ... A: the only way to break this habit is to prevent her from getting to your bed in the morning. Also by ... | |
| Cat Behavior After Fight | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Our 2 yr old spayed tabby cat was in a fight with a male (un-neutered) barn cat Tuesday morning (3 ... A: No I wouldn't, it could just prolong her nervousness ie it would be too easy for her to stay under ... | |
| Cat Behavior After Fight | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Our 2 yr old spayed tabby cat was in a fight with a male (un-neutered) barn cat Tuesday morning (3 ... A: I wouldn't worry too much. her behaviour is quite normal. It can take some cats some time to get ... | |
| kitten bite | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: i have been just bitten by a kitten . wanted to know if its dangerous?. i brought a kitten from my ... A: cats do have bacteria in their mouths which can cause an infection if not cleaned properly. make ... | |
| Cat fur | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My year old cat has been shedding clumps of hair for about a week. She is a very long haired cat ... A: well it could be that because she now allowed outside that her metabolism is changing to the ... | |
| cat hissing | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: My family has three inside male cats(from the same litter) Recently one of them started hissing and ... A: cat aggression can be caused by several things from fear to pain. I have written a web page about ... | |
| pregnant cats | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Hi i have 2 pregnant queens i took them too the vets 1 month ago and the vet said they were around ... A: yes it is possible for a cat to go over due as it is not always possible to say exactly when they ... | |
| Cat pooping in house :-( | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4-5 year old calico cat. Her name is Scarlett. I really love her but she keeps pooping in ... A: There is always a reason for this behavior and it is never because they are being naughty etc. cats ... | |
| Sudden litter avoidance | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have had my female cat for 2 years, got another female about 3 month ago - everything was fine ... A: this is a common question that I am asked and there can be many reasons why it starts to happen. ... | |
| feeding problem | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: she has been feeding on Felix kitten food in jelly, but last week she has just sniffed at her food ... A: cats can be fussy eaters and it is actually instinct that makes them like this. in the wild they do ... | |
| cat urine | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: How can I keep my cats from urinating on the garage floor in the same place? The litter box is only ... A: there must be some residual smell from the previous urine. this will encourage them to use the area ... | |
| lost kitty : ( | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: my cat is a cross 4 Persian and tabby. his name is Garfield he is a red fluffy cat and he i 1.he ... A: Well something must have changed either in the home or outside it to make your cat want to go out. ... | |
| Kitten with sensitive stomach | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I picked up my new kitten last Tuesday,he is a moggy as such even though his mum is half Maine Coon. ... A: the combination of new surroundings and a cahnge in food could be enough to cause these symptoms. ... | |
| cat is not eating | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a female cat who is suffering from heat. i dont want her to have babies right now. is spaying ... A: first of all you should only give your cat milk which is made for cats. Normal milk contains lactose ... | |
| lost kitty : ( | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: my cat is a cross 4 Persian and tabby. his name is Garfield he is a red fluffy cat and he i 1.he ... A: great to hear that your cat returned. My question to you is how do you know he is running away? I ... | |
| kitten eye infection | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Is there any thing I can do fr my kitten ? I just got her from a lady who says she has an eye ... A: it sounds to me like she may either have a nasty eye infection or has cat flu which is also very ... | |
| hyper kitten | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: i just recently adopted a kitten and i brought him home for the first couple of hours he was fine ... A: well yes you could be right, it may be a form of separation anxiety but it could also be that he is ... | |
| cat | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: My cat seemed to have lost meow recently. He is one year old and used to be vocal, now he opens his ... A: Well it doe rather depend on how long this has happened for. It is within the last few days then I ... | |
| cat heat | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a female cat who is suffering from heat. i dont want her to have babies right now. is spaying ... A: I have not had experience of this myself but I have heard that their may be a sort of cat ... | |
| lost kitty : ( | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: my cat is a cross 4 Persian and tabby. his name is Garfield he is a red fluffy cat and he i 1.he ... A: I am sorry to hear that your cat has wandered off. I'm not sure what i can say really as there is ... | |
| Cats | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Do craked paw pads hurt the cat in any way-would it be painful for the cats? A: well I wouldn't think it would be very comfortable. Make sure your cat is getting good quality food ... | |
| Issues with introducing new kitten | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I know that you have already answered similar questions to this and I have seen your guide on ... A: it sounds to me like playing with a little bit of dominance to me. However I would keep them apart ... | |
| LITTER TRAINING | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a full grown adult cat who is using my kitchen sink and bay window as her litter box. This ... A: cat behaviour can change quite often and so even though these cats have lived together for some time ... | |
| Cat Hissing! | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: my name is Tanya. I took my 2 year old cat, Daisy, to the vet on Monday, so they could check to see ... A: don't worry this is a common issue with two cats after a vet visit. the hissing is a sign of fear ... | |
| cat | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: Sometimes I rough house with my cat. I rub his fur rapidly while he chews on his toys. He's never ... A: Generally it is not recommended at all that you play with your cats suing your hands as bait as it ... | |
| Cats sneezing alot and stuffed up | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have two cats, one is about 10 years old and the other about 3 I have others but my concern is ... A: the answer to your questions is yes they can get colds and yes they can have allergies. Cats can ... | |
| Mother cat has a HUGE hole in her stomach, where she feeds her kittens | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: A few days after birth, I noticed my mother cat walking with her hind legs up in the air a bit. I ... A: How awful this sounds nasty. I am not a vet and so would not like to give you a diagnosis of what ... | |
| tabbi behavior | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have had my brother and sister cats for 4 years now. I am suddenly noticing that one of them if ... A: there are several reasons why this may happen. Either it is behavioural please see my web page here ... | |
| my kitten | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: my cat had 1 healthy kitten on sunday early morning but iam not sure if we can fill another 1 in har ... A: some cats do only have one kitten so that is not unusual. kittens can be born some time after each ... | |
| Bathroom issues | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitten that is less than a month old or at a month old that is not deficating. He was found ... A: If the kitten is on his own and not with his mother he will need some help from you to help ... | |
| Cat aggression | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: We have a 3yr old indoor cat and recently he got outside, I saw him sitting in the garden and went ... A: You did not mention if he was neutered or not. It does sound like he may not be neutered and that ... | |
| My cats | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm a fellow expert on this site, except in the Poultry Farming area! Just wanted to ask you a ... A: I too have a rescue cat who I have had for over 11 years now, she is about 15. So I know how you are ... | |
| cats | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: What do kittens eat A: it very much depends on their age. for the first four to seven weeks it is mainly the mother milk or ... | |
| "mum cat" | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Two days ago, I gave away one of the two kittens I had. They are two and a half months old. I ... A: Well yes this is a little unusual as at 2 and half months old they are certainly not too young to be ... | |
| newborn kittens | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I found newborn cats in my garage i put them in a box and gave the mom food and water.left them out ... A: Sorry to hear of your losses. It can happen this way sometimes. either they were born with some ... | |
| fighting | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats,one male and one female.The female cat is pregnant and the male cat is extremly ... A: Aggression in cats can be caused by several things, one of them being fear. fear can be triggered by ... | |
| Feeding | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: A couple of years ago we took in a starving, half-grown cat that people had left in a snowbank. This ... A: I know feeding can sometimes be difficult as like babies when they cry for food it is hard to say ... | |
| babies taken from mom cat | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I know a lot of baby kittens are given away at six weeks of age. My cat's kittens are two and a ... A: well at two and a half months the kittens should really stop nursing from mum and start to eat solid ... | |
| Introducing new kittens to an older cat | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old cat called Ginger who loves being outside. We where really worried about him as ... A: well let me first say, unfortunately you have made a very common mistake in thinking that a cat will ... | |
| my cat is attacking my b/f's dog. | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have had my cat for nearly 2 yrs from being a kitten. We have always had extremely large dogs and ... A: well this does sound to me like it could be related to the fact that the cat has recently had ... | |
| hissing | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: My younger female cat has started hissing and picking fights with my older male cat for no reason. ... A: However cats which are not neutered can be more aggressive generally as they are more territorial ... | |
| behavior question | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a one year old neutered male Siamese mix. In bed at night he will purr & knead on me, and ... A: well the kneading and purring sound perfectly normal behaviour, in fact my own cat does this every ... | |
| cat | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: My roommate has a pet indoor cat who is pretty old, not sure of the exact age. She's an indoor cat, ... A: I am so sorry to hear of the death of your cat. Well the answer to your question is yes they can ... | |
| missing tom cat | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: my male cat louis has never strayed from home but has suddenly gone missing now for 2 days. everyone ... A: yes this can happen from time to time and 2 days is by far not a long time. Indeed my sisters cat ... | |
| hissing | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: My younger female cat has started hissing and picking fights with my older male cat for no reason. ... A: sounds to me like something has frightened her and she is blaming you and your other cat for her ... | |
| Aggresive neighborhood bully (cat) is out to get my cat | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: A very big male neutered cat has been stalkin, terrorizing, attacking and bullying my small female ... A: sadly there is no answer for this. the behaviour is territorial, I know my own cat went through the ... | |
| Our cat died | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday our 5 yr old cat threw up. Today my daughter found him dead. We thought he was in ... A: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your cat. Now I don't really know how to answer this question ... | |
| New cat chasing/stalking old cat | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a female 2 year old cat. Two months I adopted a second cat - a male kitten 5 months old at ... A: Well this is perfectly normal behaviour on behalf of the kitten. After all he is very young, full of ... | |
| PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: im desperatly looking for help. Last night my kitten (7-8 wks) was sleeping in bed with myself and ... A: All I know is that your kitten needs urgent medical care if they are to have any chance of survival. ... | |
| Cat behavior | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My cat is a mixed breed and i was just wondering if there was something wrong with him because ... A: Well you are correct in saying that your question is not really possible to answer. Your cat ... | |
| birthing | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant due round 25 june will she need my help to give birth? also how long will it be ... A: Generally the answer is no, your cat will be able to do the whole thing herself. In fact the less we ... | |
| Random cat attacks | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a male cat, still intact, that lives in and out of the house. Hes about a year old and just ... A: This is classic tom cat behaviour. it is all wrapped up in the mating process nd all the hormones ... | |
| Kitten acting strange | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: A friend of ours has a female cat and she had kittens. We adopted a girl at 8 weeks and she is now ... A: Sounds very much to me like your cat has either got a flea or mite problem or a skin allergy. the ... | |
| Separating brothers | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: So, when my boyfriend and I first got Chester and Jack, they had been separated for about a three ... A: well now this is tricky to answer. Firstly I think cats yes can get over being separated as they ... | |
| cats neutered | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: live in Turkey and had my she cat neutered 2 years ago. I am not sure how much trust i put in the ... A: No a spayed female cat should not go into heat again. if your cat looks like she is going into heat ... | |
| Cats | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: About two weeks ago, we got our three male cats neutered. They recovered nicely, and were climbing ... A: well once the hormones in their bodies have dropped after surgery they will no longer have the urge ... | |
| why do my cats fight? | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 male cats at home, and they've always got along but recently they've been fighting alot not ... A: well I suppose my first question would have to be. Are they all neutered? If not then this is ... | |
| Change in behaviour | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8.5 month old male cat (Jack) that was neutered by the cat shelter we got him from at 2.5 ... A: Well the behaviour you describe certainly sounds like it could have been caused by the break in ... | |
| cats pooing and weeing in the house... | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: its driving me insane, i have 5 cats all of which can go outside through a catflap, for about the ... A: This is a common problem and sometimes it is easy to solve sometimes not. it very much depends on ... | |
| Rotting Flesh | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My name is Eric and I am a cat lover. My cat, Wanton (not to be mistaken for the chinese food ... A: sorry i have taken a while to respond but I wanted to get some advice from a vet nurse for you. i ... | |
| male cat and new kittens | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a female cat about to give birth and i also have a male cat 7 months old, my question is ... A: well there are lots of stories of kittens being attacked by other cats in the home especially male ... | |
| Crying cat - not on heat problem! | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old Birman who cries all the time she is awake. I have recently moved her from ... A: Constant cat meowing can be very distressing after a while. i know myself when my own cat has a day ... | |
| Pregnant Stray & My Female Kitten | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: A pregnant stray has decided to adopt me. I have 2 cats- one neutered male and one un-spayed female. ... A: the behaviour you describe is absolutely normal. Another female cat has invaded your un spayed cats ... | |
| Litter Box.... | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Good Evening! I have two cats and 1 litter box. I've noticed that whenever the weather starts ... A: it may have nothing to do with the litter box oerse but it may be where you live or something ... | |
| Cat splashing water from bowl! | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm sure this is a question that you have heard of many times, but I have an 8 yr old, male domestic ... A: sounds to me more of a boredom issue. cats need lots of stimulus to keep tem happy and when this is ... | |
| 5 weeks old kitten and poss broken leg? | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have just been told by my husband that our 4 year old son has trodden on our 5 week old kitten. He ... A: sorry I have only just picked up this question. Hopefully by now you have got the kitten to a vets ... | |
| whiskers | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: my cat seems healthy but over the last few weeks hes been losing his whiskers, Im worried that he ... A: I wouldn't worry. Cat whiskers are really only the same as cat hair but much thicker. And like cat ... | |
| help lactating cats | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: so sorry for disturbing you, we live in a rural area and have a family of cats that have adopted our ... A: Well although cats are not pack animals like dogs and prefer a more solitary life. Some cats if ... | |
| cat shedding | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: have had five cats over the years and now have one that shed its fur continually, year -round. ... A: I know the feeling. I have had many many cats in my life but my current one sheds all the time and ... | |
| cats in heat | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats both are females. my orange cat chynna is spayed but the other one isn't. my cat star ... A: well this is a difficult to answer. yes sometimes a cat would urinate on the floor if they had a ... | |
| 1 week holiday, is the cat going to be ok? | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: i'm going on holiday for a week and leaving the cat home alone. my mum will come and feed her twice ... A: No don't worry you are doing everything you can and more than some would I can say. i also leave my ... | |
| Cat Sibling Rivalry | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I have two boy ginger cats, 3yrs old from the same litter. Up until now I have not encountered any ... A: oh that's great news yes keeping him in for a few days is a good idea. i know it may be a bit of a ... | |
| Shaved my cat now wont poop in litter box | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: About a week and a half ago I took my 7 year old cat to the vets to have him shaved. They stated ... A: By the sounds of it your cat has had his confidence shaken and needs some time to get it back. One ... | |
| Cat Sibling Rivalry | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have two boy ginger cats, 3yrs old from the same litter. Up until now I have not encountered any ... A: You didn't mention if the cats were neutered or not. I only ask as their behaviour does sound more ... | |
| Cat in heat, escaped! | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My female cat who is 1.5 years old is in heat. She is an indoor only cat and has never been outside ... A: Well yes she may go out find a mate and come home afterwards. But how long this may take is ... | |
| missing cat | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old, neutered male cat has been missing for 3 days,we have searched frantically for him. ... A: sorry to hear of your missing cat. As for how far a cat can stray well it has been known for cats ... | |
| My 11 month year old female cat keeps hissing and growling at her 1 month old kittens | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Only for the last 3 days my 11 month old female cat keeps hissing, growling and going to attack her ... A: well this is unusual as normally a cat will nurture her kittens for at lest two months before trying ... | |
| stillborn kitten | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: my cat is about 11 months old and she got pregnant the first time she came into season. she went ... A: well let me start by saying, you did nothing wrong. In fact I think you did everything right. Some ... | |
| introducing a kitten to outside | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: We've had a kitten since Christmas now, so about 4 and a half months. I bought him a harness and ... A: well the simple answer is, you can't. A cat will automatically want to go off and explore that's ... | |
| Neck nipping | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: We have two tabbies, one ~9/yo male and a ~6/yo female, both neutered. Occasionally, as the female ... A: well a bit of both really. Your male cat wants to play and also to play in such a way that he can ... | |
| pooing | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: one of my cats messed in the kitchen last night which i thought was an accident as he has never done ... A: this can be a complicated issue. if your cat is not ill which it sounds likes he is not if he has ... | |
| non sucklling new born | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a litter of 3 day old kittens. 2 are suckling and growing well, but the third, the first born ... A: yes it is important that kittens feed often during the first few weeks of their life, it is also ... | |
| Training hand raised kitten to eat/drink on his own | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I rescued a kitten who was not quite 3 weeks old, from an abusive and neglectful situation, and ... A: some kittens do take longer than others to transfer completely to solid food and indeed some queens ... | |
| pregnancy | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: We rescued a 5 week old kitty left in a box at a Gas Station. She was barely weaned. She was no ... A: unfortunately kittens as young as four month can get pregnant and yes you are right it is often ... | |
| Kitten constipation | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 and a half week old kitten that i have had to hand rear due to being abandoned she is ... A: please see my web page about cat constipation which has some tips as to how to help, but as you say ... | |
| Old cat is frightened of new cat | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: My neighbour's cat has been visiting me a lot - almost living at mine, yet eating mostly at home. I ... A: well this is tricky because she is not your cat and the best way to introduce cats is with a very ... | |
| Cat sudden behavior change, withdrawal | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Our cat Kitty is 3 years old, has feline leukemia but so far has been healthy. Just in the last 2 ... A: Well some cats can sense when something is about to happen or change and your cat may just be ... | |
| pregnent cat | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: my cat is 63days pregnent she acting very restless moving from room to room eating lotes still was ... A: well yes it is possible that she is going into labour shortly. often a few days or so before the ... | |
| Hissing at owner | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I live with my roommate and 6 year old cat. My cat usually loves my company and seeks out my ... A: well something has obviously upset and scared your cat and they are taking there fear out on you. It ... | |
| Teething and Sleeping | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: My cat is 6 months old. I noticed he has lost a few teeth. Since then, he has been sleeping a ... A: well it could simply be that his gums are a little sore and this is making him feel under the ... | |
| Getting a new kitten | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: In October I adopted a kitten from my local Humane Society. Now I'm considering getting another one ... A: well unfortunately there are no guarantees that cats and dogs will ever get along. Often it is down ... | |
| kitten jelosy of his mum | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: .. I'm starting to be desperate ... I got a cat (chica) and his 6 day old baby (miau) ... now a 6 ... A: I will start by describing the natural behavior of cats in the wild so that you can have an ... | |
| EYES! | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: whenever my cats wakes up he seems to get a small amount of gunge under his eye and sleep. I know ... A: You did not mention how old your cat was. I ask because as cats get older they can start to get ... | |
| Jealous Cat | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have two cats one just recently had kittens 2 weeks ago the other female cat is now attacking the ... A: well cats normally attack when they are afraid and as things have changed in the home they probably ... | |
| Cat Behavioral Issues | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a slight problem and was wondering if perhaps you could help. My Cat is a 5 year old female. ... A: well i am sorry to say your vet is wrong. female cats do mark there territory with urine, I have ... | |
| bad behaviour | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: ) i have 3 cats (1 1/2 year old 9 months old and 2 months old) well the problem is my oldest cat is ... A: well firstly let me say that you cannot and should not try to discipline a cat in the sense of the ... | |
| cat in labour | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Sorry to seem thick my cats waters have broken earlier today , she has been in her nesting area for ... A: well by the time you receive my response the whole thing will probably be over. So my answer will be ... | |
| feline birthing | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: My cat is VERY pregnant and has been gone for over three days. I was unable to find her at shelters. ... A: Hopefully by the time you receive my response your cat may have returned home. It is not uncommon ... | |
| Cat won't use litter box. | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have one female cat and one male cat. Previously there were also another male and female with us. ... A: well it sounds to me like your female cat may be having a hard time adjusting to her new home and is ... | |
| siamiese cat | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: our cat has hit her first heat cycle, What is her approx. age? and she is changing colors from ... A: Cats can mature from the age of four months old and so can experience their first period of being in ... | |
| New Foster Cat Needs Socialization | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have recently become the temporary(?) owner of a cat. He was brought to some friends under duress, ... A: Well from what i understand I think that this cats behaviour is completely normal for a cat who has ... | |
| Cat | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I am just now being able to research this--because it was such a shock to find my cat dead. That ... A: I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I know there is nothing I can say that will ease the pain. As ... | |
| i need help about my cat | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: i think my cat is pregant shes acting really strong shes making a funny noise that i have never ... A: well if you suspect she is pregnant and is at the end of her gestation period then she may be going ... | |
| new persian kitten | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I've recently bought a persian tortie kitten. She has been given 2 vaccinations to date. Im not sure ... A: Sometimes cats can have an allergic reaction to flea collars. My own cat cannot wear one. The best ... | |
| new adult male persian | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: We have a 2 year old Persian female ,we have just adopted a male Persian not sure but think the poor ... A: well there are never any grantees that cats will get on this is mainly due to the fact that they are ... | |
| Cat going on carpet--Help! please | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I am at the end of my rope, having tried everything I can think of! Adult cat, adopted from humane ... A: yes Bicarbonate of soda is a general odour eliminator and is very good as well as being completely ... | |
| Cat going on carpet--Help! please | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I am at the end of my rope, having tried everything I can think of! Adult cat, adopted from humane ... A: first of all let me say I know how frustrating this can be, so don't think you are on your own with ... | |
| moving with cats | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: We are moving to a home, with our 6 cats, that will have been occupied by other cats. Do we need to ... A: i think the best way for me to answer this question is to ask you to read my web page about moving ... | |
| cat I raised | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4yr old black male cat that i raised from a baby I had to bottle feed him because when i ... A: well at four years old he this issue should have been tackled earlier as it will now be much harder ... | |
| agressive cat | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I've recently moved in with someone who has a dog, my cat has lived with dogs before and I've never ... A: well usually its all in how the two animals are introduced to each other. the idea is to build trust ... | |
| cat bathroom problems | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: My cat poops outside of the litter box. He does it in many different places so smell is not an ... A: I think the running like mad away from the litter box after using it must be quite a common thing. ... | |
| New kitten for older female | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old female and want to get a kitten for her to play with. I understand the ... A: When ever I have visited a rescue centre they have always told me that you should choose a cat of ... | |
| Urination | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat who urinates outside the litterbox. He has picked 2 areas of the house where he does ... A: there several more things you can try. Put something in the area to stop him getting at it and ... | |
| weaning | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: A: the best thing i can suggest is to ask you to red my web page about kitten weaning. It should be ... | |
| Cat behavior question... | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have two very sweet and beautiful rescued indoor cats. One in particular, Zero likes to get frisky ... A: Well I wouldn't have thought that she has a urinary infection as she has displayed this behaviour ... | |
| Post-natal cat behavior | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: We took a pregnant stray in and she had her litter 2 days ago. Today, she began to pant and then ... A: she sounds rather ill and will need medical care from a vet. There is no way of knowing what is ... | |
| My male tabby cat cry | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a male orange tabby cat and he always act as he is in heat and wont leave my female cat ... A: Male Tom cats who are not fixed are permanently on the look out for females to mate with. they are ... | |
| my mommy cat ran away | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: my sister came over the other night and did not know that our female cat charity was not an outside ... A: I wouldn't be surprised that if by the time you receive my reply that the mother cat has already ... | |
| strange kitten behavior | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old kitten that was abandoned by her nother at one month. Yesterday she started ... A: The behaviour you have describes sounds simply like the actions of a energetic kitten still learning ... | |
| Leaving New Cat Alone | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Here's my predicament. I would like to adopt a 6 year old cat from the local animal shelter. I ... A: Well if you are asking for my opinion then i'm afraid I agree with you. I don't think it is fair on ... | |
| allegies | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: he has never had any health problems til now,I took him the vets as he wasn't himself and has been ... A: I have written a whole web page about this subject on my website and I think all the information you ... | |
| can my cat die | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: my cat has swollen nipples she had kittens 6wks ago and have stopped nursing ..can she die from ... A: well it depends if she has an infection or not. A infection can be easy to treat but left can affect ... | |
| 10 mo. tabby w/ behavior problems | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: .I have a ten month old male tabby and ever since I first tried 8 months ago to cut his nails..he ... A: Ok I think to best answer your questions I will refer you to my website which has information about ... | |
| kittens | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: my cat died last night she got ran over but left 3 beautiful 2 week old kittens i have tried bottle ... A: so sorry to hear of your loss. My best advice is to ask you to read through my pages about kitten ... | |
| Adopted kitty not eating canned food | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: We adopted 2 adult cats from a local shelter about 10 days ago, a 3 1/2 year old female Tortie and a ... A: well it is always possible that he just isn't used eating wet food. My own cat eat only dry food for ... | |
| Insecure Cat | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved out from my parents house where I lived for twenty one years. A few years ago we ... A: well some cats are just more unpredictable and weary than others. Al the behaviour you have ... | |
| Cat Keeps Running Away | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have done some internet research already but cannot come up with any conclusive answers. I have ... A: well when i read your question it reminded me very much of a similar situation that happened to me ... | |
| main coon | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have three cats and my step mom wants a main coon but she does not know how much they shed. We ... A: All cats shed fur. However the problem of hair around the home can be reduced by regular brushing by ... | |
| mother cat moving babies to cold basement room from warm upstairs room | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Our new mommie cat just moved her 4 week old babies from our warm upstairs bedroom (where she gave ... A: well yes it is important that the kittens have somewhere warm to sleep. Equally it is important that ... | |
| 4 week old kitten | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a 4 week old kitten, i tried a cotton swab with warm water on it but I don't know if ... A: the best way is to keep an eye open for wet paper etc, apart from that if they are not going there ... | |
| Cat behavior question... | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have two very sweet and beautiful rescued indoor cats. One in particular, Zero likes to get frisky ... A: this is a very common behavior for cats as night time is intinctually the time they are most alert ... | |
| 2 house cats, best buddies for 3 yrs and suddenly fighting! | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 house cats, 1 is nearly 4 and the other nearly 3. Unfortunately we haven't been ... A: this sounds like something called aggression truama. It is quite common and is often caused by some ... | |
| Neglected litter | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: My cat just gave birth to a litter of six healthy kittens in an open room. Am I able to move the ... A: probably by the time you get this email your mother cat has taken charge and is nursing her kittens ... | |
| cat choosing another home | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: we've just found out that a neighbour living behind us has been welcoming our cat into their home ... A: ummm this can be difficult. It is not unusual for cats to choose to eat in two homes at once, in ... | |
| cat not eating. | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: she was eating we,ll up till then.is it normal and will she get her apetite back.thanks. A: well it could be becauseof the change in the home life situation. It is important that te cat and ... | |
| kitten death | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: late monday night early morning our newborn kitten was calling out and we couldn't tell what was ... A: i am so sad to hear of your loss. As to what could have caused it well this is difficult to say as ... | |
| New kitten meeting our 14 month old cat. | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: Just want to find out something. We got our 14 month old male cat a little female kitten yesterday ... A: well my best advice is to introduce them as soon as possible and for you to follow my procedure ... | |
| My kitten | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My female kitten named sooty is on heat we let her out yesterday but followed her.The next night we ... A: I'm afraid as long as your cat is not spayed the male cat will return over and over again. This is ... | |
| my cat | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: One week ago my cat gave birth to 7 babies.One being a runt died.She has thus far been feeding and ... A: I would defiantely suggest that you get her to a vet to be checked over. Some mother cats can become ... | |
| baby kittens | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: our one year old cat is having kits now! sunday 1:15pm central daylight savings USA one is out with ... A: the answer is simple. nothing. the mum cat will do it all. the only time you may need to get ... | |
| Missing Cat | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Hey Kate! My cat, Zaphere, went missing a few days ago. I've looked for her everywhere! I've been ... A: sorry to hear your cat is missing. All i can say is yes she should come home if she can, there is ... | |
| stray mother and kittens: | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Kate: How are you fine I hope: I have a question I have been trying to get answered for a while ... A: well you have many questions here but really by the sounds of things you are being an excellent ... | |
| fur pulling | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I've just started to let my three cats out as I've moved to a new home a month ago, and in the last ... A: Well cats do this for one of two reasons. Either they have some sort of parasite or skin allergy or ... | |
| Out of Town | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Every year my family and I go on vacation for ten days to the beach. In the past we have left my ... A: I would definitely say you should not leave your cat alone for ten days without someone coming in at ... | |
| 1 yr old male cat just began to pee on chair and began biting. | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: My cat just turned 1 year old and up until this morning he had been using his litter box regularly. ... A: in this case the change in routine has made your cat feel unsettled and that is what is causing the ... | |
| rejection | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: We have our cat for seven years already, when she was around 1yr old she started trying for a litter ... A: Unfortunately some cats are not natural mothers and see other cats regardless if they are there own ... | |
| "Stray" Cat | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Long Story Short: I live in an apartment building. My neighbor died unexpectedly. She left behind ... A: Male cats do make calling sounds when they are on the look out for females, even spayed females can ... | |
| Old cat, new home, now crazy violent kitty! | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: Kate, The first section below was what I had asked about a month ago. The section after is a ... A: This is quite odd really as she should be getting use to you now and start to feel more settled. ... | |
| indoor cat...being bothered by neighborhood cat | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have two (indoor cats...one male one female both have been neutered) just recently(the cats are ... A: Ummmmm tricky one. Your male cat is doing this because he feels unsettled and perhaps a little ... | |
| run away cat | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: we just moved into a new shared house and before that our cat was an inside cat but now the kids ... A: This is not uncommon and my own cat did the same thing and went missing for about four days my ... | |
| Kittens | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: My cat just had kittens this morning (about 3 hours ago) and the kittens are too cute. My question ... A: no this is not true of cats more rabbits, who may kill there kittens if touched by a human early on. ... | |
| catnip | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have two cats (shorthair tigers) and they love catnip, I give them fresh catnip plants ... A: catnip is non toxic but if eaten too much at one time it can cause some vomiting or diarrhoea. ... | |
| my catbox issues | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: my kitten who is about 8 months old has taken to peeing on my couch and no in her cat box, which she ... A: she probably just needs a little more re training. the process described on my web page will help to ... | |
| kittens | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: My cat gave birth at 7.30 this morning she has been very good with them(2). She has now moved them ... A: Well at the moment i would say that you should do nothing at the moment. It is not unusual for a ... | |
| pregnant cat | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: My pregnant cat has just started to swell in the nipple area more to the front than the back.How ... A: well it is imposable to say really only a vet who can do a thorough examination may be able to give ... | |
| Stray cat | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted your advice on a supposed stray cat that has been coming into our home through the ... A: oh dear Jo, i know exactly how you are feeling as I have myself over the years fed cats which i ... | |
| cat and kittens | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently got 2 kittens (male& female) because my 6 year old (male)cat got out and I found him 2 ... A: the behaviour sounds more like a mating action i.e biting the back of the neck. Kittens start to ... | |
| feline senility | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: In your experience, is it typical of a cat with feline senility to often walk round and round, stand ... A: unfortunately yes it is. Some old cats can suffer from similar to dementia in old people. the ... | |
| My cat just started hissing at me | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: My Cat has just turned a year old, she has always been very playful and loving. She is not fixed but ... A: I wouldn't worry too much, it could all be wrapped up with her hormones and being in heat etc, ... | |
| letting my cats out | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I've just moved home with my three cat one is about ten and the other two are four how long should i ... A: well it is often recommended that you keep them in for at least two weeks before you let them out. ... | |
| newborn kitten concern | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: She still had the umbilical cord attached but fell off yesterday. I noticed today she started ... A: the best thing you can do for this kitten is to take them to the vets and have them checked out. new ... | |
| My cat is jealous! | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I currently own two cats - Madison (mother 10 yrs old) and Mick (son 9 years old). I was married for ... A: let me say first that your cat does not dislike your girlfriend at all. cats do not behave like this ... | |
| Cat behavior | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have two female cats, and for the last two days one of them has been missing she has recently ... A: don't worry this is a common problem. It is known as aggression trauma. basically something happens ... | |
| female cat just had kittens last night | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: our female cat just had four kittens last night .3 survived she seemed fine all night and most of ... A: well there can be some after bleeding after a birth and this is normal. that is also true of humans ... | |
| moving newborn cats | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I am taking care of a stray that gave birth last thursday. She had them in a place where they ... A: simply answer is you can't unless you confine them to a room. Mother cats will always choose their ... | |
| Poopin' Polydactyl. | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Okay so let me just say I'm horrible at asking questions, so I'll do my best to include as much ... A: well you will be surprised to learn that this a common problem and one that can be over come, it ... | |
| male 1 yr old cat | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: how long does it last for a male cat thats in heat to get out of it? A: Male cats are not like female cats and do not have a season i.e they do not go into heat although ... | |
| pregnant cat | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: i have a few questions about my cat, i no you cant give a 100% answer over the net. well i have a ... A: unfortunately there is no way to say when the kittens may be due, only a vet will be able to feel ... | |
| ...litter box inconsistencies... | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: We have two cats close to the same age....10 years we've had them. They've been kept as indoor cats ... A: i can understand your exasperation however be assured that this is not an un-common problem and can ... | |
| Bitting | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: my name is Kerri and i have two cats ones male ones female both fixed. i was wounding if its normal ... A: well i'm not sure hat to say about the butt biting. It may simply be his playful way. Why he should ... | |
| cat behaving differently | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: We have two kittens, aged about 6 months who were neutered on Tuesday. The female has been kept ... A: sometimes after a operation a cat can suffer the effects of the Anaesthetic for a few days ... | |
| My cat is acting stange | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: today my cat is acting very strange she is licking her vagina and while she does that she growls i ... A: well this is difficult to answer as a examination of the cat would be required to find out if she ... | |
| labour | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: my cat was due to have kittens between the 13th an 18th of february she has been loosing a bloody ... A: well i can understand your concern, the waiting can be terrible. However you did the right thing by ... | |
| Behaviour In A Neutured Cat | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I just got my 9 month old Persian boy neutered last week and he still wants to try and escape to the ... A: question one. Cats have other urges other than just for mating. Like hunting, exploring, stalking, ... | |
| abandoned kitten | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I am an american living overseas. I brought a kitten home yesterday that had been left by her ... A: well hand rearing a kitten from very young can be very tricky but is doable. It is a very complex ... | |
| spayed female urinating outside the box | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 8 cats & a newborn kitten. Thomas is an orange tabby and Stacy is gray and white together ... A: cat don't really act out or do naughty things, everything they do has a reason or cause. In this ... | |
| litter box | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Our 3 year old tiger cat wakes us up 2 or 3 times a night to go downstairs and eat. She has dry ... A: well cats are creatures of habit and they like a routine. So moving the litter tray if it beacame ... | |
| stray cats | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: my tom cat which ive owned for over 3 years has gone misin for bout 3 months his known to wonder but ... A: Sadly there is no definitive answer to this question. Every cat is different, yes some cats, ... | |
| siamese kitten 7 month old | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: my little kitten was born in my house on $th of july and it was a litter of 4 all together. Her name ... A: I don't know what to say to you a part from to take her to the vets as soon as possible. Weight ... | |
| Cat peeing everywhere! | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My fiancé and I are at our wits end. We have 3 boys. 2 are litter mates and we had them a year ... A: Ok sounds to me like this little boy is feeling a little unsettled in his home for some reason and ... | |
| 13 year old cat with blood in stool | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: As an expert on this site myself it feels strange asking someone a question rather than answering ... A: Well I am not a vet myself and so wouldn't presume to try and diagnose the problem but any signs of ... | |
| urinary problems | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a six month old ragdoll (Neko) who is my travel companion. I have apartments in two states ... A: well firstly is he neutered yet? If not then the behaviour will be impossible to stop until he is as ... | |
| Girl cat is middening | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: my girl cat of 12 years has recently started middening all the time, she has messed in the house ... A: oh dear this is going to be a problem. As you know middening is used to mark territory and is ... | |
| Cat & Dog Are Now Not Getting Along | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: not sure if you can help but here goes. Today something happened outside (that we did not see) to ... A: this is known as aggression trauma and is quite common between animals when something unexpected ... | |
| My cat is suddenly leaving little pee marks everywhere! | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I've had my cat for about 5 years now, and he has never had any problems with not using the litter ... A: I think you have hit the nail on the head. it sounds to me like your cat is feeling a little ... | |
| No Sleep!! | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a male outside cat, Oliver, who is about a year old. I have had no real problems with him up ... A: well it sounds to me like these other cats (and possible Oliver if he is not neutered) are marking ... | |
| Adult cat bitting a kitten | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an adult called Lady and we just brought a Kitten. Lady is about 16 months old and kitten is ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by bite. if you mean grab the back of the neck then this is the normal ... | |
| excessive begging for food at inappropriate times | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old cat. He has always had a problem with his weight, but we seem to have gotten it ... A: I know this behaviour is very difficult to handle as i too have a rather demanding cat like this. ... | |
| Temporary home | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have left my home for 2 months for work and had to leave my cat with some very nice friends. They ... A: well as he gets more comfortable with his new surroundings, smells, routine etc he should start to ... | |
| is my cat grieving? | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 siblings and an older unrelated cat. In December 08 one of the siblings was put down at ... A: well i think you have answered your question. What your cat is showing are classic symptoms of ... | |
| Temporary home | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have left my home for 2 months for work and had to leave my cat with some very nice friends. They ... A: it is important that your friends introduce your cat to their in a way that they can all become more ... | |
| pregnant kitty | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: my kitty has boobs and she is only 5 months old,i first noticed the swelling about 5 wks ago.now ... A: so if she has been around tom cats then i suppose it is possible. For more information about the ... | |
| Cat cold??? | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 specifically indoor cats. Two of them seem to have a "cold" sneezing, swollen eyes, and are ... A: yes cats can get colds just like us, they can also get cat flu which is more sever and cat be ... | |
| making an outdoor cat indoors? | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother passed away a few months ago, leaving behind her 13 year old male cat, Thomas. ... A: well in my opinion, it would probably be the best thing for Thomas, especially considering his age ... | |
| My cats peeing everywhere. | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: i hope you can help. I love my cat dearly his name is loki but i call him fuzzy butt, i believe hes ... A: well firstly can I say that this sort of behaviour is more common with un neutered males as scent ... | |
| Angry mother | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Our cat Kitty had three kittens 4 months ago, all our persians. The problem started about a week ... A: well this sounds perfectly natural to me. It is normal for a un-spayed female cat to push her ... | |
| Long Term Seperation | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old tabby that I have had since he was 3 months old. I may be sent to Antarctica for ... A: well it sounds like a perfect solution to me. there may be issues at first regarding the two cats ... | |
| new pregnant cat | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a female lab at home. She is about 4 years old and through her record, she's quite bad with ... A: the best thing i can do is to answer your questions by pointing you in the direction of my web site ... | |
| Massive water dispersal | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have two cats. I have always had one of those one gallon self filling water dishes, and in ... A: oh my goodness, you have tried everything. It sounds to me like your cat has found a new toy to ... | |
| female cat urination | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old female kitten,obviously not old enough to be spayed and just went into heat--I ... A: well this is difficult to say as yes it may be a sign of her going into heat although is is rather ... | |
| re: cat | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: my cat is 18 years old and has recently started to sleep in his cat litter tray,this is very unusual ... A: well yes this is quite possible. Older cats can suffer from many of the illness that we humans get, ... | |
| Grumpy Cat | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My cat misha has been acting up lately and i don't know why. She has three 3 month old kittens that ... A: in the wild after about three months the mother cat will start to try and drive her kittens away to ... | |
| Introducing kitten to two older neutered males | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have had a new kitten for 2 weeks now and followed the introducing method of caging the kitten ... A: Firstly i would say that you should not worry about the kitten getting badly hurt. Cats very rearly ... | |
| Restless cat | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Please help! I adopted a cat 6 years ago from a cat shelter and they told us then she was 9years ... A: oh dear what a problem. if this was a younger cat I would say that changing her ways would be ... | |
| Cat peeing in hallway | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: We have a neutered female cat. 8 months old. She pees in our hallway (the floor is laminate, so ... A: firstly let me congratluate you for doing all the right things, I don't think i have ever come ... | |
| good cat - mean cat - mean cat -mean cat | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: my wife and i have four cats and three dogs that are spending their lives with us.we have one very ... A: well this is normal behaviour for a kitten. they are learning new skills and this sort of hunting ... | |
| cat poops on my bed! | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have had my cat for 3 and a half years. I adopted him when he was a kitten, and he has been in my ... A: this is a difficult one to answer but is quite a common problem. Basically cats don't deal with ... | |
| Kittens just left their mother | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: In early October I took in a stray cat. I later found out she was pregnant. The kittens were born ... A: don't worry it is natural for a mother cat to be concerned about her kittens but in the wild they ... | |
| worms | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: i have brought my 8 year old cat to my mothers house where they have a kitten that was found ... A: well I wouldn't recommend that they both use the same litter tray any way. Cats don't like to share ... | |
| lost cat | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: we saved a cat from being put to sleep back in june 08. Hes been microchiiped and declawed. How long ... A: there is always hope. Cats have been known to go missing for weeks even months and in some rare ... | |
| Strange cat behaviour | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: This happened to a friend of mine and I just wondered if you could possibly tell me what it meant: ... A: well i am a firm believer in that some people are cat people, meaning that they give off an aura ... | |
| my kitten cries when she poops | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: i adopted a kitten two days ago, she is between eight and ten weeks old. she is litter trained, ... A: well I wouldn't worry just yet. cats can be very funny things when it comes to using the litter ... | |
| 1st time cat owner wanting advice on how to stop them going upstairs... | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I've only had expereince of one we rescued when i was 12 in our family porch for 2 weeks, when it ... A: well it sounds as if you are on top of things any way. regarding the litter trays etc. where you ... | |
| Male cats | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My two male cats who are brothers and have lived with me for three and one half years, got into a ... A: cat fight break out all the time in most household even if the cats have lived with each other for ... | |
| my sons male cat | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: we have an older female who has been spayed they get on most of the time, the problem is he urinates ... A: well first you will have to have him neutered if he is not already as the spraying will be ... | |
| cat behavior | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Recently took in a stray. Has a cold and infection on antibiotics seems to be feeling better. ... A: yes this is normal. It sounds like your cat had cat flu which can be very bad. My own cat had ... | |
| unusual behavior | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: i have a 6 month old male cat who was recently neutered and receive shots, a few days ago i noticed ... A: he may have urinary infection which may have been brought on my the operation. yes I would ... | |
| female cat doing spraying motions | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a small calico cat between 2-3 years old, who likes to come in the restroom with me when I am ... A: my own cat does this and to be honest i have never really thought much about it. i have always ... | |
| inappropriate urination | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old mixed breed. She had a UTI which we discovered by her urinating outside of the ... A: sounds like your cat may need some re training regarding her litter tray. In this instance because ... | |
| Cat Wee | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Our 9 year old male cat Jack has recently started to wee around the house. He is an indoor cat and ... A: Sounds to me like your cat feels a little uncertain of his home environment due to the recent ... | |
| cat behavoir | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a cat that like to attack our other cats for no reason. she is a female mix and weighs 8 ... A: in nature who becomes alpha animal is usually the one with the most guts regardless of size. It ... | |
| Missing cat | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a one and a half year old Tabby called Tigger(not neutered) who has now been missing for 6 ... A: i think you may have answered your own question. i think it is very likely that he has gone to find ... | |
| Hissing | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old cat. I have had him since he was about 6 to 8 weeks. I have a 9 year old step ... A: spot on, your diagnosis of the problem sounds correct to me. Your cat obviously associates your ... | |
| 4 yr old cat acting strange | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 cats ages 2-4. They have been with me since they were all 8 weeks old. My male who is 4 yrs ... A: whenever a cats behaviour changes significantly I always recommend that you take the cat to the vets ... | |
| Cat grooming | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8-year old long haired cat and took him to Petco for a grooming last night. They shaved ... A: I really wouldn't worry too much especially as he is an indoor cat. If your cat feels a bit colder ... | |
| Cat drooling | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: So my older cat (8 years old) has started drooling about a week and a half ago. It is not just ... A: I would really suggest that you take him to the vets as soon as possible in case he has some sort of ... | |
| Our one cat keeps peeing on furniture & blankets | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have three cats and a female dog. Our first cat is a female and over a year old ... A: well this is a difficult question to answer considering that there are medical problems involved ... | |
| cat going to the litter box a lot | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: OUr cat has been going to the litter box a lot more than normal about 5 times every hour she is ... A: Sounds like it could be a urinary infection. A bit like cystitis where you feel like you need the ... | |
| Ticks! | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: My cat has a tick as I keep seeming to pull the body out but not the head and each time it keeps ... A: I don't think your cat has a tick. the reaso is that a tick is a living creature and once dead ie ... | |
| cat | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: my cat has hair loss starting around the tail and now spreading to his right side he is also licking ... A: Once fur loss has started it is really advisable to have the cat looked at by a vet first just to ... | |
| siamese cat | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a Siamese cat who is almost one years old. It has been only the last month that he will cry ... A: cats are naturally nocturnal creatures ie they are usually awake during the night in the wild. This ... | |
| Bipolarness cat | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat the whole family love and spoils. He came to us on the side of our house on day and we ... A: the problem with stray cats is that you do not what his life was like before you took him in. so ... | |
| Orange Tabbi | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: So my girlfriend has a male orange tabbi; i think he is almost 2 years old. Anyway she is in the ... A: umm well no cats are not like dogs in the respect of dominance with their owners so much as with ... | |
| my cat is losing his fur | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: A: sounds to me like their could be a skin problem caused either by an allergy or a parasite. Around ... | |
| Dirty Cats | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. We have a beautiful cat who is now 1 1/2 years old. We have had her since ... A: There is always a reason why a cat choses not to use its litter tray. the problem is finding that ... | |
| He's a Bully! | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey there! So heres my situation. I have an almost 6 year old, short hair, spayed female indoor ... A: Absolutely yes cats should always have their own litter trays anyway as it is very intimidating for ... | |
| He's a Bully! | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey there! So heres my situation. I have an almost 6 year old, short hair, spayed female indoor ... A: well the quick answer is you can't. Unlike humans who can be taught how to behave, cats react on ... | |
| kittens | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: at what age should i take my kitten to the vet A: if they are eating well and are able to go to the toilet and are not showing any signs of illness ... | |
| Introducing new cat | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old female cat named Rowan. Rowan has only been an only child and is highly ... A: no you are doing the right thing in keeping them separate. in fact introducing cats to each other ... | |
| lost cat | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I brought my black 3 yr.old, neutered male cat to our new apt.at night, and 6 hours later he got ... A: yes it is quite possible that they will return. cats can go missing for days even weeks and still ... | |
| litter mates | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: We have a male and female from the same litter.They have both been fixed.Over the past couple of ... A: well chirping and other cat sounds is quite a common form of communication for some breeds of cats. ... | |
| problems with my cats | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: i have a persian-X 7 months old male cat he realy freindly and calm and playfull,but he changed alot ... A: sorry i didn't realise. Well in that case i am afraid there is nothing that i can suggest as his ... | |
| problems with my cats | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: i have a persian-X 7 months old male cat he realy freindly and calm and playfull,but he changed alot ... A: firstly and most importnatly you must have him neutered if you have not already done so. This ... | |
| HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A MALE CAT THAT IS ABOUT A YEAR OLD. HE IS COUSING ME SO MANY VET BILLS & THEY AREN'T EVEN ... A: Guess what. you can't. The cat is bahaving normally for a young unneutered male cat. the crying ... | |
| Ragdoll kitten, low weight, loose stools, leaking mucus from anus | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: ! I have a 5 month old Ragdoll male. He has been having loose stools since I brought him home for ... A: it is probably to do with the change in environement and food. It is good to know that the vet ... | |
| urinating anywhere but the litter tray | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Kittin in a 2 yr old moggy, indoor cat that is trained to leash ect and loves going outside, i ... A: cats don't like very strong citrus smells so you could try and spray a lemon and water scent over ... | |
| Change in 4 cats behavior | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 cats: 1 I've had for 10 years and 3 2-year-old cats we took in from outside when they were ... A: it can be impossible to tell what might have caused this sudden change in attitude to each other. ... | |
| my cat is not eating | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: My 2 years old tabby Sierra is not eating for the past 2 days. I also noticed that she is ... A: it may only be a virus that will take a couple of days to get through the system or it could be an ... | |
| EXCESSIVE MEOWING | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: We have a 2yr old british short haired female cat, who has been spayed over a year ago. Over the ... A: it can be difficult to discover what may have caused this change in behaviour. Meowing can be caused ... | |
| my cat doesn't like me anymore | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: i adopted my adult male domestic shorthair cat ichigo about a year and a half ago. since then he's ... A: the answer to your question is an easy one. Cats are fickle creatures and their behaviour can ... | |
| my cat urinates on my bed just about everyday!! | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: My cat whom i have had for three years, since she was a kitten, urinates on my bed just about every ... A: this is a complicated issue and if not caused by a urinary infection is behavioural. My best advice ... | |
| Cats suddenly fighting | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: My two male cats, both 5 years old (and neutered) have suddenly started to fight really bad. The one ... A: well this is either a case of the worm that turned ie the under dog has decided that enough is ... | |
| my cats loud noises coming from his tummy | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 cats both males now 8 years old. one is fine-they are big cats in size (not fat) and he is ... A: it could be worth having checked by a vet as i have experience myself of a cat losing weight but ... | |
| my cats | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 cats both female and both spayed ,boots is just over 2 and the other is mitzi 18 monthes ... A: well I don't know what to say about this. I am wondering if someone else is being mean to your cat ... | |
| 17 year young Woody my cat | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 17 year old tabby cat named Woody who has only in the last 2 months shown signs of ... A: well i don't know of a specific pill to help the ageing cat. he may have a touch of arthritis which ... | |
| euthanasia | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I am besides myself regarding my 2 cats. We have to emigrate to Australia from South Africa, the ... A: please please please have them rehomed. there is absolutely no need to put two healthy young cats ... | |
| butt problem with kitten | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: My 4 month old kitten seems to have a butt problem........I thought it was a piece of kitty litter ... A: quick answer you must take her to a vet for its removal. It must be very uncomfortable for her and ... | |
| my cat. | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: My cat symbah is crying all the time constantly, she does'nt eat much, but she use to eat a lot when ... A: this is a difficult question to answer as meowing can just be a sign of communication (some cat ... | |
| Cat randomly urinating outside litter box | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: My female, spayed cat is 2 years old. She is extremely active and playful. For some reason, she ... A: often when a cat urinates in unusual places it is behavioural rather than due to sickness. It is ... | |
| 8 year old DSH neutered male peeing on beds | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I brought home this boy shortly before he entered pound when he was a kitten. He is neutered, but ... A: this behaviour is quite common and beds do seem to be the main target. this is mainly due to the ... | |
| Cat only had one kitten and hasn't used her kitty litter since | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: she is eating well and drinking but she hasn't used her kitty litter since. Is this normal and also ... A: I wouldn't worry just yet. Your cat has been through a traumatic and unusual experience for her and ... | |
| our cat is getting too much | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: our cat is now just over a year old, when we first got her we lived in a top floor flat so she never ... A: well this is not unusual if the cat has never gone out before. my sister had a cat who was terrified ... | |
| my cats potty problems | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 cats two males and one female. My problem is the first male cat never covered his potty. In ... A: firstly I am assuming that they are both neutered as this is usually the reason male cats leave ... | |
| MY CAT HAD A LITTER OF KITTENS | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: THEY ARE UNDER THE BED I CAN'T GET TO THEM TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE WELL AND HEALTHY? SHOULD I TRY TO ... A: yes it should be fine to try and move the kittens and the mum to an area where you can see them, but ... | |
| clawing the furniture | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I just adopted a 2 year old spayed female russian blue cat from the humane society. She is wanting ... A: sorry no there is no way to stop this apart from closing the door on her. My own cat does this every ... | |
| Need help helping a Cat like his new home and human guardian. | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Long Story Short: I live in an apartment building. My neighbor died unexpectedly. She left behind ... A: sounds to me like you want him to live with you and thats fine . If you can give him a good home and ... | |
| Kitten is not very active | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I just got a new kitten a few days ago. She is a mixed female. I'm a little worried about her ... A: well this does sound strange as kittens are normally very active. the best advice i would give is ... | |
| new kitten smelling previous cat? | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I just brought home a 7 week old kitten. When she encountered the carpeting on our basement stairs ... A: yes it does sound like she can smell the previosu cat or at least something is making her excited. ... | |
| Need help helping a Cat like his new home and human guardian. | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: Long Story Short: I live in an apartment building. My neighbor died unexpectedly. She left behind ... A: As I was reading your questions the message that came across to me was that you feel guilty somehow ... | |
| Constipated 4-5 week old kitten | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: . I have a little kitten that I rescued about three weeks ago. I've been bottle feeding her with ... A: I have a my own cat web site and many of these questions would be best answered by me recommending ... | |
| aggressive behavior between 2 male indoor cats | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: Kate, I've had three indoor cats for over 2 years. No behavior problem until this past week. Two ... A: yes it would normally be only one cat cat aggressive towards the other if it is aggression trauma. ... | |
| behaviour-missing owner?? | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: 3 days ago my husband spent the entire day in the hospital; the next day he was again taken to the ... A: By the sounds of it i think you could be right, especially if the behaviour started at the same time ... | |
| my older cat and my new kitten | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: We also have a cat that is 10 years old. They are both female. We have had the kitten going on 2 ... A: it sounds like your older female is taking on the role of protective mother. Don't worry this will ... | |
| kitten has smelly head | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: i just got a rescue kitten-a ragdoll. she had her shots, flea treatment, ears cleaned, fixed, etc. ... A: oh cow strange. At first I thought it must be coming from her saliva but if you say she doesn't ... | |
| Young Cats and Pregnency | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have two young female cats that are 8 months old, we are hoping to let them have a litter each ... A: as far as I am aware no. however i have heard that there maybe some sort of pill that the vet can ... | |
| Cat Meowing | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat that is 6 years old. For the past two nights, he has kept me up for hours meowing. He ... A: if he is only doing it at night then it is behavioural rather than physical pain. cats use their ... | |
| Male cat crying constantly! | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a one-year-old, non-neutered male cat who will not stop crying! Every night around the same ... A: well the simple answer is to have him neutered. His crying etc is because he is now a adult cat ... | |
| My cat is getting bullied! | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old female cat, Tia. I have had her since she was a kitten but she was rescued from ... A: a difficult situiation without an easy answer i'm afraid. My own cat had similar problems with an ... | |
| aggressive behavior between 2 male indoor cats | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Kate, I've had three indoor cats for over 2 years. No behavior problem until this past week. Two ... A: this sounds to me like it could be what is known as aggression trauma. It is a strange occurance and ... | |
| Moving options | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have cat who is 5 months, and who has been an indoor cat since we've gotten her. ... A: well generally cats are very forgiving and as long as any move or change of cercumstance is handled ... | |
| kittens...with gerbils? | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 gerbils and we want to get a kitten for my sister for Christmas. But I am not giving my ... A: well I don't know if it is possible or not to train a cat to not treat animlas like gerbils as prey. ... | |
| My female cat's weight | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old female cat who was always small not only in weight but also in size. All of ... A: you have not mentioned if you have had her checked out by a vet or not. If not then that is the ... | |
| female cat in heat | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a female cat who is 15mnths and who is currently in heat we let her out during the day, as we ... A: It is impossible to now if a cat has mated or not, she may lick her rear end a little more at first ... | |
| New kitten meets old kitten | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Two weeks ago my nine month old kitten Oscar was run over and sadly died leaving behind his sister ... A: this is a common mistake made by cat owners thinking that cats need a replacement companion when ... | |
| female spraying | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I've never seen any female cat spray like a male, but this one does. I saw her today, on the side ... A: well again pooping on top of the lawn is used as a signal both visually and by scent to other cats ... | |
| weaning kittens | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: Our mother cat had kittens which are around 6 weeks old, she was crying hard one day and we checked ... A: It could be that she just has sore nipples and giving them a chance to heal is a good idea. After ... | |
| female spraying | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I've never seen any female cat spray like a male, but this one does. I saw her today, on the side ... A: cats use there urine as scent markers as you probably know and so even though it usually the male ... | |
| Mother Cat Howls so Much More for Attention | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: Our lovely moggie has given birth to three energetic kittens for the first time. They are now five ... A: well this just sounds like a cat who is feeling a little insecure and perhaps a little over whelmed ... | |
| cat behavior | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: My male cat has recently started acting aggressive. He is three years old. I have a female cat who ... A: You didn't mention if he was neutered too or not. If not then that would cause him to be generally ... | |
| clawing the furniture | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I just adopted a 2 year old spayed female russian blue cat from the humane society. She is wanting ... A: I get asked this question a lot and found that it was best to write a article about it and give ... | |
| Cat urinating outside of litter box | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: My cat is 2 1/2 years old. i adopted her when she was just a kitten when i got her shortly after she ... A: firstly do not worry the problems you talk about can be over come they just need some time, patience ... | |
| My cat has ear mites. | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I am treating one of my cats for ear mites. It has been 3 days now and he is scared to be around me ... A: it sounds like the cat has got a nasty infection in the ear which is causing the pain and swelling. ... | |
| Female cat peeing on clothes and blanket. | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: Afternoon, For 4 months now, my fiancee and I have been staying at my parents house, sleeping in ... A: well it is a territory thing. It is not uncommon for cats to urinate on clothes and bedding to make ... | |
| cat | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: why won't my cat eat when I'm not in the room? A: well cats can have funny little habits and sometimes a cat will get used to eating with someone else ... | |
| 3 week old kittens | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Can 3 three old kittens drink from a dish. The mother has an apointment to be fixed today, and I ... A: three day old kittens will not be able to drink from a dish. If the mother cat cannot feed them ... | |
| Kitten Yowling | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: We have just adopted two kittens, Flo, a female, and Murray, a male. They are both about 6 weeks ... A: the quick answer is you can't really. SOme cats are just more vocal especailly when the are still ... | |
| training a 8wk old kitten | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: she as used the litter wen i put her on, but then went to the back door and had a poo on kitchen ... A: It can take some time before a kitten fully understand that the litter tray is the place to go. You ... | |
| 2yr old male cat urinating | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old cat is well bathroom trained. I had him since he was a kitten and he would always use ... A: this sort of behaviour is a scenting process which can be brought on by many things, too many for me ... | |
| stray cat | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a small horse farm with 3 barn cats and they are all spayed and neutered to keep the ... A: i understand your problem but it does sound like the best thing for the cat would be to see a vet. ... | |
| the hungry male cat | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: hope you can help. I have a domestic, neutered male cat,about four years old. He's started a new ... A: well I think you have hit the nail right on the head. he sounds like a bored frustrated cat who now ... | |
| My cat had eaten lucky plant leaves | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: My cat just had some of my lucky plant leaves what should I do?? I heard these are toxic?? A: But you definitely find out what they recommend , better to be safe than sorry. i have a web page ... | |
| cat feeding | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: We recently brought a shelter cat (was a stray) into our home. At first, his eating habits were ... A: well to be honest there is only one way and that is to remove food which is not eaten. Also give him ... | |
| Behaviour after neutering | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I have two kittens about 7 months old, we adopted them together and they have always been great ... A: don't worry this is normal. It is something called aggression trauma and is usually caused when a ... | |
| runaway kitten | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My friend has adopted two feral kittens. He has bonded well with the most inquisitive, least ... A: feral cats are unpredictable and it does rather depend on the individual cat. All you can do is ... | |
| CRYING KITTEN | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have two rats and a new black kitten when i want to play with my two rats i have to put the cat in ... A: well there is no actual way you can stop a crying kitten. the only thing you can try and do is to ... | |
| How to make female cats get along with each other? | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I've recently adopted a female stray who's about 4 years old and has been spayed sometime ago. I've ... A: yes re start the introduction time See here for some tips on this ... | |
| my cat | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: my cat has just recently started weeing in different parts of my house including my couch and floors ... A: this is a difficult question to answer as there is no one answer. My best advice is to ask you to ... | |
| Scared cat | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have two 4 year old cats who are brother and sister (Mikasi-male and Niko-female). Four days ago I ... A: This is a classic case of what is known as aggression trauma. the cat who came back from the vet ... | |
| Brothers fighting | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: The short of it is that my 5 yr old Himalayan brothers must have had an altercation. One was ... A: I wonder why the vet thinks it will happen again. he can't be certain and we don't know what the ... | |
| mating | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: i have male persian cat,he's 9 months old now i had him since he was 5. i bought a female kitten ... A: I am not a vet and so cannot comment on if there are any side effects of any drugs etc. I do find ... | |
| cats | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Me and my partner have had Lilly since she was a kitten she is now 2 1/2 years old - she is a very ... A: It sounds like Lilly wasn't socialised during the first seven weeks of her life. This is the time ... | |
| male cat spraying | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 male cats, the two brothers who are 4 years old and were done at aged 7-8 months have ... A: I don't know if there is much else I can tell you as you seem to found out as much as you can about ... | |
| male cat interaction: king of the jungle? | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have adopted two male cats from my sister. Merlot is 6 months old while Mango is ... A: After all this is their territory and the other cat is a stranger. So they are giving him warning ... | |
| found abandoned new born kittens | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: i found 3 abandoned kittens, they were all washed up cause we clean the building on wednesday , i ... A: if you can find evaporated milk not condensed milk (this has sugar in it) you can dilute this with ... | |
| is she preggers? | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: ok, my i'm not sure if my cat was in heat or not but she is an outdoor cat and has a tom friend. her ... A: well if your cat is older than 6 months and is not spayed then there is every chance that she could ... | |
| Kitten introduction. | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: at what age is it best to introduce kittens to older cats, they have just had there first injections ... A: well kittens should be introduced to other animals during there first seven weeks of life as this is ... | |
| cats | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have two cats. They got along very well with each other and with me. One of them got sick recently ... A: this is a classic case of what is known as aggression trauma. It a strange behaviour which is ... | |
| scared cat | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Hey there, I have had my cat for the past two and a half years. she has always been friendly and ... A: when this sort of behaviour occurs and you cannot find anything that may be triggering the change ie ... | |
| Purebred vs. mixed bred Siberians? | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My mom is severely allergic to cats and I read that Siberian cats may cause fewer allergies in ... A: as far as I am aware there is no such thing as a cat which will cause less allergies. I think i did ... | |
| My cat's lack of appetite | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My 5 and a half year old cat has, over the last 2 and a half weeks, lost most of his appetite. I've ... A: there is no way that anyone can diagnose this problem with out examining him. I would strongly ... | |
| Stray Kitty Poops Outside Litterbox | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I took in a stray spayed female cat approx 1 1/2 years old about 6 weeks ago. I took her to my ... A: How animals are introduce to each other is very important for both of them to get used to each other ... | |
| kitten food | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: i have five four-week-old kittens, and am confused as to what to begin feeding them. i have heard ... A: at four weeks they will just start to be interested in solid food. there are many brands of ... | |
| Advice | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I just recently adopted a black and white kitten. He has been getting a lot of white stuff around ... A: Until you can get him to the vets clean his eyes up with warm water and cotton wool. regarding the ... | |
| a quesiton about my orphaned kitten... | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I tooke him to the vet friday and he said that the kitten looks good. I've been bottle feeding him ... A: just want to check that you are not feeding him normal cows milk as cats are lactose intolerant and ... | |
| Mean Momma Cat | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: We adopted a stray cat (Cheese) about 2 years ago and quickly found out that she was pregnant. She ... A: it could be what is known as trauma aggression. this is a strange behaviour caused when something ... | |
| Stray Kitty Poops Outside Litterbox | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I took in a stray spayed female cat approx 1 1/2 years old about 6 weeks ago. I took her to my ... A: Pooping is another way for cats to scent mark their territory, it is called Middening. I have ... | |
| Cat Fights | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have never seen it, but wondered...do THREE cats ever fight, or do two always fight while the ... A: I have seen three cats fight but it is rather rare as cats prefer to not to fight just make lots of ... | |
| My 13 year old female cat hates my new male kitten | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: He showed up at my backdoor and demanded I adopt him.He's so adorable and sweet, I think he was ... A: cats are not natural social animals with each other and so may never actually get on. usually if ... | |
| Cat "accident" | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I have 8 cats. 1 female 4yrs old. 1 male 2 yrs old. 1 male 8 months old. 1 male 18 yrs old and 4 ... A: this sort of behavior is more to do with trying to establish her place in the home amongst all the ... | |
| Cat has black skin pigmentation | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: it went red and raised and she would not leave it alone. She had the same thing happen same time ... A: it depends what was causing the itching and if it has completely cleared up or is the tea tree oil ... | |
| Kitten vaginal odour | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: i got a kitten a couple of weeks ago, not my first, but lately ive noticed a really bad odour coming ... A: sounds like a vaginal infection. if so this will need treatment from a vet otherwise the infection ... | |
| My kitten hides | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently got a new kitten who is 7 weeks old. Whenever I come home from work or wake up in the ... A: this is totally normal behavior for a cat who is new to a home, especilaly a kitten who is so young. ... | |
| Aggressive Behaviour | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: We found our cat on a golf course when she was approx 4 weeks old. She was very shy and sweet for ... A: you have not said whether or not you have spayed her, this will help if not. Also as you are doing ... | |
| PERSIAN CAT | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: we have a 15 year old Persian whose kidneys starting to fail, its getting that he will urinate on ... A: If the vet has diagnosed kidney failure then i am not sure what can help this. If he however keeps ... | |
| urinating cats | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 burmese cats, both desexed, 1 male and 1 female. approx. age is 4yo. 1 of them has just ... A: there are many causes for this type of problem. First you have to rule out any physical illness like ... | |
| Hair loose on my cat | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Our cat currently has a skin condition, we've been advised this is caused by the change in seasons, ... A: Sorry to hear that your cat is suffering with a skin complaint. I know how distressing this can be ... | |
| cats | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: my cat keep running to the litter box but is not going.. she is real close to having her kittens is ... A: If your cat is pregnant the kittens might be pressing down on her bladder making her think she wants ... | |
| cat urinating | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: All of the sudden my cat decided to start urinating on my bedding while i am sleeping. I have not ... A: this kind of behavior is either linked to a urinary tract problem or a behavior issue. However ... | |
| how to introduce a new cat | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: We have just lost our 18.5 year old boy. We'd like to introduce a new kitty. I am very bonded with ... A: the introduction of the two cats is all important to a more harmonious existence together in the ... | |
| Kittens and their mother | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: We have a cat that gave birth to 6 kittens. Everything turned out to be fine and all the kittens are ... A: What is and what isn't normal can be difficult to determine as behavior between cats can vary ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Ive been reading up on pregnancy in cats and im so confused as each site tells you something ... A: well i would suspect that the popping noise is just tummy girgles or the kittens moving around. As ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Ive been reading up on pregnancy in cats and im so confused as each site tells you something ... A: It is almost impossible for anyone to say how long she has left without examining her and only a vet ... | |
| house soiling | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: We have three male, neutered (primarily) indoor house cats. The oldest is 11 and the other two are ... A: well something is obviously upsetting them if they feel they have to scent around the house like ... | |
| Frankie & his Litter Box!! | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Frankie, our 5 month old Ragdoll kitten, is absolutely perfect. Only one problem- every time he uses ... A: No 12 weeks should have been fine. There are good and bad breeders and some allow kittens to ... | |
| moving stray cat | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: There is a stray cat in my neighborhood that I feed everyday. I have only lived here for a year and ... A: when you move you will have to find a place to confine your cat to for a week or so that he can ... | |
| MY CAT HUNTS DOGS!! HELP!! | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr. old Maine Coon (sp?) who Hates dogs. He was my husband's cat for 8 yrs, and has ... A: my first reaction is to say that if i was you i wouldn't get a dog until your cat passes away as ... | |
| Frankie & his Litter Box!! | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Frankie, our 5 month old Ragdoll kitten, is absolutely perfect. Only one problem- every time he uses ... A: sounds to me like your kitten may have been taken away from his mum before he was able to learn from ... | |
| possibly rejecting kittens | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: our cat gave birth to 9 kittens 2 weeks ago. everything seems to be going ok...the kittens are ... A: 9 kittens is a lot and perhaps the mother cat has decided that it is best to concentrate on the ... | |
| Male cats in heat | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old Persian male how can I tell he is in heat? At the moment he does a little ... A: MAles cats do not go into heat. If they are un neutered they will mate whenever the opportunity ... | |
| what should i do | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: i have a cat her age about 2 month and i don't know what should i give her to eat please if u can ... A: at two months old she will just start to want to eat solid food. there are special kitten food ... | |
| anal leakage | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: my cat has been leaking a gooey clear substance from his anal. It almost look like cum.{I hope I can ... A: this sounds like an infection to me and will need to be treated urgently by a vet. especially if the ... | |
| adult/senior cat(persian) | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I was just reading an explanation of why a cat would defecate outside the and was wondering if with ... A: i'm not sure if I have understood your question but I will try to answer. if your cat is old then ... | |
| 2 month old kitten | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2 month old kitten. today i gave her a different kind of wet food, she has been lazy all ... A: it sounds like your kitten is really ill and you should get her to a vet as soon as possible. It is ... | |
| Meowing | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: really hope you can help. We have two cats year and a half each one boy and one girl and both have ... A: this is natural behaviour as night time is when cats are naturally more active. This is when they ... | |
| Stray cat problem | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: We don't have any cat as pet, but many stray cats get into the house through many ventilators and ... A: the pooping and urination is scent marking and if several cats get into your home then it it is ... | |
| cats | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I put some fontline on my cat three days ago, and have used this before, but two days after it was ... A: I am not a vet and don't want ot give any false diagnosis of your cats problem. i haven't heard of ... | |
| cats | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: are cats born with balls A: Well little boys are but they will be very difficult to see when they are young and may take a few ... | |
| gagging cats/kitten | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: My oldest male cat started 1st. He just acts as if something is in his throat and kind of half ... A: yes it is quite easy to spread worms from cat to cat as the eggs can get caught of their fur and ... | |
| kitten cold | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I know you dont give metical adivice but these kittens just have a little cold. Until now they have ... A: colds in kittens can be very nasty and could turn out to be cat flu which is very nasty indeed and ... | |
| NEW KITTEN VS OLD CAT | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a American short hair named Harley (M) he is a 1 1/2 Cat. 2 days ago i found a kitten(F) in ... A: your new kitten is very young indeed. I would definitely keep the cats separate for another few ... | |
| my newborn kitten | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: my cat had kittens on sept 2008 and she had 4 one died right away 3 lived now 2 boys are getting so ... A: no you mustn't use cows milk or goats milk as cats are intolerant to lactose. It will give them ... | |
| fleas and injuries due to scratching | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have two cats one a petite female who will be going into her first "heat" within the next month ... A: i don't know your personal situation but the best way to get rid of fleas and to make sure they do ... | |
| Cat Hates Coming Indoors & Eats His Kitty Litter | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: Fez was a feral cat that chose to come and live with us about 4 years ago. This caused a period of ... A: wow this does sound unusual. Cats do grieve for other pets that suddenly dissapear. we don't know if ... | |
| new cats | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: i adopted two cats a month ago. hey are oriental short hairs. one kisses me all the time and wants ... A: some cats are just more timid than others and may not have had the same socialisation when they were ... | |
| normal weaning behavior in mother cat | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: In July I rescued a 3 year old mother cat and her 5 kittens (at the time they were 4 weeks old) who ... A: yes this sounds normal behaviour. the mother cat is trying to teach the kittens not to rely on her ... | |
| Kitty pregnant?? I though but not sure | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Kitty, is 16 months old. I thought sometime around Aug. 4th, Kitty could've gotten pregnant. Her ... A: Gestation is normally between 61 and 68 days so she is slightly overdue but then you can't be ... | |
| Agression all of a sudden! | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: i don't know what is wrong with my 12 week old kitten. She has been living in my house for over a ... A: Ok this is going to sound weird. Have you been using perfume or a new hand was etc or has your mum. ... | |
| adult cat litter issues | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have two cats, one I've had since a small kitten, the alpha male, and is 11 years old now. My ... A: this is a unfortunate situation. To be honest it simply sounds like your female cat is too timid and ... | |
| urination | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: i am encountering problems with one of my kitties. her name is spice, or spicy-gurl. she answers to ... A: it is always difficult to say what the problem could be in these cases as there are so many ... | |
| kitten wont eat cat food | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: he's drinking kitten milk and has water too. we offer him fresh foods ll the time and different ... A: It may be the first time that he has come across solid food and needs a little persuasion to try it. ... | |
| Aggressive Cat | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: We have a kitten who is about 10-12 months old. We got him from a shelter, and according to their ... A: it is funny that he has suddenly decided to become aggressive. All I can think is that he has ... | |
| my female cat won't come in | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: We have 2 @ 3 year olds, brother & sister. Until now everything has been just lovely. They have 24hr ... A: your cat could be suffering from what is known as trauma aggression/fear. She is associating the ... | |
| my cat | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: my cats breath smells like tuna is that a bad thing for him? A: I'm not sure what the problem is here. If your cat eats fish food then it would be natural for his ... | |
| kitten constipation | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I got my new baby boy three days ago, we only know he is between 6-8 weeks old. and i can understand ... A: Very young kittens like this can get sick quite easily and he may not have built up enough ... | |
| cat lymphoma | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: the results were negative so instead of proceeding with any other tests we just had a prescription ... A: I am not a vet and cannot even begin to answer what could be wrong with your cat. I can though ... | |
| My cat Sampson. | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: my cat, Sampson has been breathing funny. When he is playing or sniffing something he breathes ... A: whenever II get asked a question like this my response is that it is impossible for anyone else to ... | |
| my semi-long haired cat and his matted hair | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I am writing today because in the past three months now my cat has been getting matted hair on his ... A: once fur becomes very matted it is impossible to get out without professional clippers. the skin is ... | |
| Agitated Kitty | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a two year old neutered male. He's a very friendly and affectionate guy but he can be very ... A: sounds like either your cat is bored and is constantly seeking new things to do or he may has an ... | |
| CATS! | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering, our vet told us that our cat had a heart murmour but that it wasn't very serious at ... A: It is completely normal for cats to vomit from time to time. they may suffer from hairballs or eat ... | |
| excessive washing | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: For the last couple of weeks, my cats both seem to be washing more than usual. My little girl cat ... A: well this does sound strange that both cats are doing it. all i can suggest is that you read my ... | |
| calico cat | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: My cat has been very itchy, and washes alot, vomits alot and seems to have big white flaky scabs on ... A: sounds like she has either got some skin infection or has some sort of parasite that is making her ... | |
| Inappropriate Elimination | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I adopted 2 cats (a 3.5 year old brown tabby F, and a 2.5 year old yellow tabby M) and my girl, ... A: there are lemon room spays you can purchase or you could mix a small amount of lemon juice to some ... | |
| Inappropriate Elimination | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I adopted 2 cats (a 3.5 year old brown tabby F, and a 2.5 year old yellow tabby M) and my girl, ... A: often when cats urinate on a bed it is because the bed smells of you the owner and it makes the cat ... | |
| Cat Poopin on Carpet | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: Bonnie and Clyde will be three years old in January. Clyde started occasionally poopin out side the ... A: when this sort of behavior occurs it is known as Middening. middening is another form of scent ... | |
| my cat george | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: my cat was originally my mums she had him for 3 months then had to give him to me due to her ... A: It doesn't matter if your cat won't wear a collar, mine doesn't as long as you treat every month ... | |
| Over grooming | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: My cat has been over grooming for a few days. The vet has taken bloods and everything is OK except ... A: yes it could be caused by anxiety due to the cat not feeling herself. Over grooming is often a ... | |
| Cat pooping right outside litterbox | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I have three cats, aged 7–10, who have always shared one covered litterbox with no issues. Recently ... A: This kind of behavior can be quite puzzling when it comes out of the blue. this behavior is called ... | |
| Strange litter tray behaviour | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful two year old neutered tomcat called Edgar. He is friendly and sociable, but there ... A: I wouldn't worry too much about this behavior. it seems that some cats are a little funny after ... | |
| CATS! | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering, our vet told us that our cat had a heart murmour but that it wasn't very serious at ... A: my own cat has a heart murmer which she receives no treatment for. I don;t think the vet means for ... | |
| Cat throwing up | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I have two male cats, one of which we took in from outside when he was a kitten. He's now over a ... A: my own cat had this problem a few years ago. And it was due to the fact that she was eating too ... | |
| Cat confined to one area | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: :) I have a cat (named Payton) who is probably about 5 years old now. Since i have had him, i have ... A: well i am personally against keeping a cat indoors all the time as they are essentially wild animals ... | |
| New (to me) 3 year old siamese behaviors | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: ! I just adopted a 3 year old fixed female Siamese cat. I have had lots of Siamese in the past...but ... A: can i ask you to visit my web site and read the following pages about how to play with your cat and ... | |
| New (to me) 3 year old siamese behaviors | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: ! I just adopted a 3 year old fixed female Siamese cat. I have had lots of Siamese in the past...but ... A: i wouldn't worry too much. It sounds like your cat just needs some time to settle down in her new ... | |
| Is my cat on heat? | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: We have a 6 year old female tortoise shell cat that we have had for 2 years now. We have noticed ... A: If your cat has been spayed then no she would not go into heat again so i the blood is a sign of ... | |
| FEMALE SISTER CATS-A VISITOR CAME IN MY HOME-CATS WANTED TO ATTACK HER!!! | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: MY TWO FEMALE SISTER SIAMESE CATS HAVE SAT TOGETHER, CLEANED EACH OTHER, ETC., VERY LOVING TO ONE ... A: your cats are upset by strange circumstanstances and strange smells and are taking out their fear on ... | |
| DENTAL PROBLEMS! | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: i am taking my cat to the vet on monday as i think he has dental disease. I was wondering, outside ... A: I don't think the coughing up of food has anything to do with a dental disease apart from the fact ... | |
| One of my young cats acting out in violence | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: At the moment I live in a home with 5 cats 2 males 3 females all fixed. Two of them are mine. ... A: this is totally normal cat behavior and not a defect in her personality., cats are not pack animals ... | |
| Senior Abyssinian moved to new home | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a wonderful ruddy Abyssinian, named Abby, who is 14 yrs. old and recently had her senior ... A: It is important to introduce animals to each other slowly and carefully so that there is no trauma ... | |
| Peeing outside the catbox | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have two cats one is one and the other I have had for a year, but was a stray when I got him. For ... A: yes cats don't like changes and sometimes when things do change it can make them feel a little ... | |
| Cat behaviour - Indoor vs Outdoor | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have one and a half year old male cat that I adopted from the street. (he is not fixed) He has ... A: I live in the UK and have always always let my cats have their freedom. I have never lost a cat and ... | |
| my cat and dog | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 week old kitten named hazel and I got her from church one morning because my friends were ... A: introducing your pets to each other must be taken slowly and with care to ensure that they can live ... | |
| Mister - 9 year old male | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: We went thru Gustav (hurricane) here is baton rouge, la - my cat mister started drooling and not ... A: poor cat sounds very nasty. I am not a vet and so am not able to say what caused it. It does sound ... | |
| newly married cat adapting | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: My 15 year old yellow cat Mo is having a real hard time adapting to the malmute female huskey ... A: some cats react badly to another pet being introduced to the family while other don't. It all ... | |
| New changes | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: We just yesterday got a new puppy, he has been trying to chase the cats, but has stopped chasing ... A: this is impossible to answer I'm afraid as yes it could be caused by stress or even fur balls. It is ... | |
| my kitten wont eat...its four weeks old | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: what do i do about my kitten? it wont eat i tried giving it canned food and kitten replacement ... A: does this mean that it is no longer with its mother? if so then it has not learnt how to eat solid ... | |
| missing cat | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: hey kate, i have recently moved house 1 month. I know it sounds stupid but i let my cat out after ... A: sorry to hear that your cat has gone missing but this can be a very common occurrence even with a ... | |
| Cat peeing in other places than his box | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: My cat, Prince has lately finding other places to pee only in the basement. His litter box, food ... A: there could be many reasons for this behavior and as an owner you will have to do a little detective ... | |
| siamese | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: found a siamese in a box eight weeks ago. had her checked at the pdsa she fine. when i got her she ... A: hmmm well normall siamese are very vocal but then again sometimes cats do do what i cal silent mews. ... | |
| cat ear mite rampage | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: A year and a half ago, Zany a siamese, joined our household of 4 cats, making it 5. I brought him ... A: my best advice is to ask you to read my web page about ear mites. It will help you to deal with this ... | |
| Cat in Heat/Neutered Cat Mating | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: First, I do not spay my females. I neuter my males and I don't let my cats out, so this works well ... A: i have always had female cats and have always had them spayed and they have lived happy unfrustrated ... | |
| My cat won't poop in her litter box | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: My cat Rosie is around 3 years old she was adopted by my boyfriend and I around two and a half ... A: cats urinating and pooping outside of their litter box is either a sign of stress and upset or ... | |
| my cat pees directly outside her litter box sometimes | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: my cat is about 3 1/2 years old and has always been really great at going pee and poop in her litter ... A: this could be caused by stress when you are not around. it is not that she is acting bad she is just ... | |
| sick cat | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: can cats get colds? My cat is coughing, not eating well and when she meows it sound very faint like ... A: yes they can and cat flu can be very severe see my webpage here about it ... | |
| my cat is hurt... | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I don't have any idea what is wrong with my cat! He has had Urinary Tract Infections before but we ... A: When a cat appear ill in any way like this you must take them to the vets. It is the kidest and ... | |
| cat leaving home | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: A cat seems to have adopted us even though its 'owner' still wants it. We have tried keeping it out ... A: your only option is to speak with the owner and tell them that their cat seems to want to come and ... | |
| weaning | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Our cat had three kittens 5 and a half weeks ago. Two of the kittens are eating canned kitten food ... A: every litter seems to have one kitten who takes longer to do things than the rest. I wouldn't worry ... | |
| mother cats teats | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: my cat is due in about a week and her some of her teats have a hard crusty build up on them. She may ... A: she may have had some milk leakage which has encrusted on her nipples. Or she may just have dry ... | |
| Paw on my face | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: When ever i hold my cat, either when i'm standing or lying down, she often reach's out to touch my ... A: I have no idea but it sounds cute. it may be a similar action to when they are kneading their ... | |
| constipated kittens and whether or not to use goat's milk | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I took in two abandon kittens on the 13th of August so we will have had them 3wks ... A: cat constipation can be very common if they do not drink enough water. often cats will not drink ... | |
| 2 male cats | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: i have a male persian and a male domstic cat, and both are a little over 3 years old. i keep one ... A: yes introducing them slowly and controlled is the best way. Please read my web page about ... | |
| Cat Biting Other Cat | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I just got two cats about 2 months ago that had lived together about a year. One of the cats if ... A: this is a difficult one as it sounds like he thinks biting is a game and is Ok and he is doing it ... | |
| kittens 1 wk old, momma exposed to upper respiratory | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I am so worried....my momma cat got out the first time in 3 yrs. and now she ... A: hopefully the kitten will be getting stronger every day and that their immune system is getting ... | |
| new cat and older cat getting along | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I took in a new female cat 1 1/2 weeks ago that is 4 years old. My other cat is about 2-3 years old ... A: the secret is to build there confidence slowly with each other. So it recommended that you introduce ... | |
| my male cat is whinning at night | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: My male cat, is whinning too much at night, I am concerned, he gets up every night around 3 or 4 ... A: unfortunately night time is when cats are most active and cats who whine or cry are bored and ... | |
| Strange little kitten | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: but lately she has been attacking me non stop and every time someone tries to pet her she runs away ... A: no this is a learned behavior. Kittens and cats don't know right from wrong so biting etc can be ... | |
| tripping | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: Our 11 week kitten is still in his safe room overnight. When I get him out in the morning, he is ... A: yes it sounds as if the kitten is learning that at this time it is play time. When you let him out ... | |
| Introducing kitten into two cat home | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I just moved in with a girl that has two female cats. They get along semi well, although they get ... A: the quick answer is there isn't much else you can do. What you may just have to accept is just like ... | |
| growling | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: It's 4 in the morning. I have just been awoken by my cat seeming to be possessed! i Live in Boston, ... A: yes sounds like something has upset her and she has reacted badly to it. I have heard of this before ... | |
| my kittin | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: my cat has a swollen eye and the bottom of her eyelid is all pulled up so that we cant see her eye. ... A: if your cat has an infection in the eye then it is important that they get some antibiotics to cure ... | |
| Cats Hierarchy..... | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: About 1 month ago we added another cat to our family, we already had a feral cat who I found 2 years ... A: Firstly i am assuming they are both neutered as this will reduce aggression and calm the situation ... | |
| Kittens | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: i'm hoping you may be help me and give me some advice... I adopted two 13 week old kittens 3 weeks ... A: I am sorry to hear of your loss. i can;t really tell you that getting another kitten is the right ... | |
| Dilemma | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a real dilemma and I have no one else to ask who would be capable of giving an answer like ... A: You are asking me an impossible question. As there is no definite right or wrong answer. Some cats ... | |
| Mental Health | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: Sorry, but to get back to you, I didn't ask an actual question. My question to be asked was: Do you ... A: well if you suspect that the cat is confused or behaving erratically then the vet will be the only ... | |
| 7mo. old mixed tabby male w/attitude | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: old mix tabby, Gizmo.He has a problem with my girlfriend and i holding him and cuddling him,maybe ... A: sometimes cats start to feel insecure duringa cuddle, they may suddely feel trapped and thats when ... | |
| cat attack during sex attempt | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair of cats..and my cat has come in heat for first time..however my otherwise gentle Tom ... A: unfortnately cat mating act be quite aggressive and can result in bites etc. Unless the skin was ... | |
| Mental Health | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: Sorry, but to get back to you, I didn't ask an actual question. My question to be asked was: Do you ... A: it is difficult to diganose behavioral issues like this without knowing more about eh acts home life ... | |
| Cats vomiting | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have two Siamese cats (ages 7 & 10) that have always been notorious vomiters. I'd say I have to ... A: try giving them smaller portions of food at more regular intervals also mix some dry food with some ... | |
| Change in cats behavior | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: perhaps you can help me. I have a 12 year old male cat whom Ive never had any problems with him ... A: usually when this happens something has changed or happened in or around the cat to make them feel ... | |
| Kitten biting new kitten | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: We have a 15 week old female tortoiseshell kitten, she had been with us three weeks when we acquired ... A: well two things are happening here really. firstly your female kitten is still learning about being ... | |
| my cat has not come home | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: When i took him in he became an indoor cat and didn't seem to want to go outside. However yesterday ... A: cats will often go on walk about when they first get the cahnce to go out and this can take them ... | |
| my cat | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: my cat has had problems in the past utilizing his litter box, we have recently moved and he is now ... A: this is a common problem and one that is not always easy or quick to solve but with a little ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: hi we found a pregnant cat in our garden the begging of last week she is very pregnant her teats are ... A: it is difficult to say but it does sound like she could be very close. Don't worry mother nature ... | |
| Persian Cat | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old persian cat sometimes just likes to lick random things, furniture, windows, fireplace, ... A: I have never come across this before and so cannot advise about the chin acne. It could be agitated ... | |
| Agressive behaviour after being spayed | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: My 6 year old cat Milly has just been spayed. I got a pup three months ago. She has always kept ... A: yes this is known as trauma aggression and often occurs when a cat has been upset of frightened by ... | |
| my male cat | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: My male cat (Quinn) comes home and eats then wants to go outsides straight away and when he does he ... A: If your cat is not neutered then his behavior is normal. he is on the look out for females and the ... | |
| cat giving birth | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: my cat had her first litter of kittens 2 days ago, she only had 2 but still looks fatter then usual, ... A: I suppose it is possible but after two days i would have thought unlikely. My advice would be to ... | |
| Removing cooking oil from a cat's fur | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: My eight-year-old cat Minnie is blind and stumbled into a bottle of olive oil earlier this week, ... A: rub some talcum powder or corn starch into the fur leave for a few minutes and then brush out. the ... | |
| cats pooping on bed. help!! | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I just got two new kittens, about 6 months old they said at the adoption center. I also have a small ... A: this is a very common problem and beds seem to be a favorite place for this to happen on. I think ... | |
| Cats voice has gone horse | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I just noticed that my cats meow has changed. It now is very horse. She is a 5 year old calico and ... A: It depends on how long this has been going on for. If it is only a few days then it could be a ... | |
| kittens | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: My mama cat had 4 kittens, they are about 4 weeks old. She has kept them hidden until we found them ... A: yes after about 4 weeks they are ready to try some kitten food. Don't worry about your mother cat ... | |
| cat is aggressive toward my other 2 cats | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I adopted a stray cat my daughter brought to me. She is a loving cat towards humans and is fine ... A: The simple answer is that you may not be able to correct it. It is not a bad behavior that we can ... | |
| kittens food/litter | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: At what age should I start feeding the kittens food? At what age do should I introduce the litter. ... A: you should have the litter tray already available for them to use. the mother cat will use it and ... | |
| wants my kittens to be friends. | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: i have a female kitten and she is about 9 months or so and the other day i found another baby kitten ... A: the aggression towards you is probably associated with the presence of the new kitten. Its not ... | |
| New kittens | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I have just brought home two 13 week old persian kittens who are absolutely adorable. I am worried ... A: yes they will get used to and their new home but it just may take longer than you hoped, especailly ... | |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I adopted a cat from a cat adoption program about 2 years ago. She is a lovely cat, but the only ... A: unfortunately most cats develop there behavior towards people at a very young age. After that it is ... | |
| birth | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: ok my cat had 2 litters of kittens this year and with this one she is still bleeding it is just ... A: my quick answer would be yes see the vet just in case there is some internal problems. It is always ... | |
| cat over licking | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: My cat,4 years old, is over licking on front legs and front paws. It's just started and done in a ... A: over grooming can sometimes be the symptom of stress in a cat. the other possible cause is a skin ... | |
| 6month old female cat missing for 3 days | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: my gorgeous 6 month old cat has been missing for 3 days she's never done this before and i'm very ... A: well i think you have hit the nail on the head. yes it is very likely that your female cat has gone ... | |
| my cats black spots on their lips | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: how do i know if my cat's black spots on his lips are cancer? well his bottom lip is now covered ... A: black spots on lips and noses are often scars from fights etc and are totally harmless. My own cat ... | |
| My Cat | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: my cat has been meowing really loud lately and her tummy is huge and her nibbles are REALLY pink. ... A: first of all, don't panic. Cats have been having kittens for a very long time and even though this ... | |
| Help! Can't stand this anymore! | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: We have been having a problem with Mocha, our siamese kitten (petshop bought). First let me say I ... A: this is normal kitten behavior. he is learning to hunt and attack. Unfortunately he has to learn ... | |
| Feral Cats | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: we live on an old farm and have two families of wild cats, both with the same father! I would like ... A: i don't hink there is a pill availble. usually the rspca will just go ahead and neuter them. I have ... | |
| Outside cats! | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an outside cat and a couple inside catsss. so my outside cat has been pregnant for a while ... A: if this has happened then it would be a very rare. Sometimes what happens is that after a female ... | |
| My cat won't pee in her litter box | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat who will not pee in her litter box. She started about a year and a half ago and has ... A: The best way for me to answer your questions is to ask you to read my pages about these subjects ... | |
| kitten driving me crazy! | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: Help! I got a kitten (she was found with a litter) about five months ago. I decided to keep her as ... A: oh dear this is a difficult situation as like you say too late now as you already have her. ... | |
| bengal cats fighting | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have owned a female (spayed) bengal cat for over 7 years now, and I decided to get a rescued male ... A: this is a difficult situation. I am also sad to hear that the female has been partially declawed, ... | |
| Howling cat | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I've recently just taken on 2 cats and am fostering them at present. Both cats had cat flu that ... A: Cats are essentially night creatures as this is when they would do all their major hunting and ... | |
| New mother with odd new habit | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: My sister is having a problem with her feline Carly. Yes she is named after me. (smile) She is 1 ... A: cats use their urine as a scent marker and it is used to make an area smell like the cat which makes ... | |
| My cats milk glands | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: My cat had a litter of seven. I gave away the litter and the next day my cat's milk glands were hard ... A: It may depend when you gave the kittens away. The kittens should stay with their mother for at least ... | |
| my best friend/enemy??????? | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: i am so distraught.........bought this very cachectic kitten at 6 weeks old from store......he got ... A: you need to teach him that when he bites the fun stops and when he doesn't bite the fun continues. ... | |
| Is my cat in labour??? | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant and yesterday teatime she was leaking a discharge from her vaginal area. There ... A: mother nature will take its course and as long as your cat is not in discomfort and is still healthy ... | |
| Cat scared by dog | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Our sweet 1 year old cat (indoor) was scared by our neighbor's dog who came into our home quite ... A: this is completely normal and is known as trauma aggression. the cat is afraid and is takinger fear ... | |
| Flakey cat claws | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: The kitty in question today gets her nails trimmed because she likes to knead and it's very painful ... A: no this does not sound right, there should be no bleeding and the quick should not be exposed. this ... | |
| kittens appear to be different | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I just picked up two kittens that I will be fostering. These guys are odd in apperance. They are ... A: it may be something peculiar to their breed. I don't know who you are fostering them for, perhaps ... | |
| loss of companion cat | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently lost a cat. He disappeared. The surviving momma cat is lonely. I travel a lot and was ... A: this is a difficult one. Some cats travel well and some really hate it. i do know of some people who ... | |
| moving to a new house | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: Our family will be moving soon to a new house which is just five minutes away from our present ... A: this is a common concern and i get asked about this a lot. So i decided to write a webpage about the ... | |
| My poor George | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My cat George is old around 20. He has lost a lot of weight which we tributed to moving to a house ... A: I am sorry there is no advice i can give other than he needs to see a vet and soon. Considering his ... | |
| Cat changing personality after giving birth | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My cat gave birth about 6 months ago to 5 lovely kittens, 3 of which we still own. Before the ... A: when a cats behavior changes then we know for certain that something else has changed to cause this ... | |
| reuniting | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: i had two kittens about 2 weeks ago who are both 8 week old females. we have had to have mam cat ... A: yes this can be a problem. Unfortunately due to their time apart they have lost their bond. And yes ... | |
| Cat has 2 bags | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My cat is heavily pregnant and i've been waiting for her to give birth. She let me touch her stomach ... A: I wouldn't worry too much. If you have taken her to the vets recently he would have had a good feel ... | |
| vestibular neuroligical disorder | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: my catcame home on wed falling to his side and off balance. eyes jerking. i thought maybe he had ... A: this sounds like a neuroligical disorder possibly like a stroke. I am not a vet and am surprised the ... | |
| sibling cats | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 cats who are brother and sister. Normally they are very close, but they have starting ... A: yes this sounds like the natural dominace cat behavior. Cats will always have a need to have a top ... | |
| New Home | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat that is an outdoor cat and I am moving soon and my cat will need to become an indoor ... A: if your cat is neutered he won't spray to mark his territory. As for helping your cat adjust to an ... | |
| odd sleeping behaviour | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: About 4 months ago we had a cat flap fitted to our front door. For the first couple of months Our ... A: this is not unusual and i have heard of this before. It may well be that other cats can be seen ... | |
| cat problem | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old cat and I just recently found a white bump on her rectum. It sort of looked ... A: sounds like an abcess it may have been caused by being scratched there in some way. There are other ... | |
| George | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: Now, I know I might have told you before that I wanted to keep a stray cat that I called George, but ... A: in my honest opinion No i don't. he sounds like a feral cat to me and it quite rare for a feral cat ... | |
| Maine Coon | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a one year old maine coon (mix brown tabby). He attached me this morning, not only ... A: this is unusual behavior for a min coon as they are known as the gentle giants. i had a main coon ... | |
| neutered male cat refusing his box | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: We are a retired couple. Our 12-year-old neutered male cat started refusing to use his box (for ... A: well this sort of behavior is known as middening, I have a web page all about what it is and what ... | |
| Getting rid of an intrusive cat | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: A young small cat sneaks into our basement and utility room each day and is most unwanted. We've ... A: cats don't like strong smelling citrus smells so using a strong citrus spray (lemon and water will ... | |
| pussy bumps on thier chin | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: thanks A: it could be a sting or a skin allergy it is really difficult to tell. If it is pussy then it is ... | |
| why is she hissing??? | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 cats. on monday July,2008 my cousin and i discovered that they had fleas.so my mom went to ... A: it could be that she was distressed by the flea treatment of that the smell of it has upset her and ... | |
| Cat coughing | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: My cat was coughing so I took her to the vet ($42) and he said she seems like a health 10 year old ... A: unfortunately this is an impossible question to answer as yes it is always possible that she has a ... | |
| Kitten hiding | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I brought a new 10 week old kitten home recently and put her in the basement. She's been hiding ... A: i don't know what your basement is like but it would be best to put the kitten in a normal room to ... | |
| cat spraying and urination | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 cats, two female and one male. My boyfriend moved into the house with his male, 8 year ... A: this does sound strange and my first reaction is that there may be a urinary tract problem as their ... | |
| agression, antisocial behaviour | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have recently welcomed three 13 week old kittens into my family and my 18 year-old is so stressed ... A: This is a mistake that a lot of owners make thinking that when a cat losses a companion that they ... | |
| kittens | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: my cat has just had kittens, there 10 days old and feeding well and very strong, lastnite i notice ... A: this is difficult to answer as a discharge from an eye can be caused by many things, one of which ... | |
| Please help me with this. | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: There is this stray cat that sleeps in our next doors garden. I named him George. I have one cat ... A: the simple answer is no there is no way that you can make a cat like another cat. It is in their ... | |
| cat wounds | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: we found a abandoned kittin and he has a open wound on his leg and it has maggots...we are unable to ... A: yes try to clean the wound with warm water with a mild solution of TCP. However i wouldn't try to ... | |
| shy cat hiding under bed | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: We just adopted an abandoned kitten (we estimated she was about 10 mos to a year) she just had ... A: Often in cases such as this it is simply time that will help your cat to over come their fears and ... | |
| introducing amputated cat | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: a little background about 5-6 weeks ago a cat adopted me and my girlfriend. we tried to bring him ... A: firstly can i how awful that someone shot a cat. I don't think i will ever understand some human ... | |
| cat behaviour | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: my cat gave birth 4th july 2008 she keeps picking her cats up taking them to the back door, but when ... A: this is a easy question to answer. yes this is completely normal behavior. I have seen mother cats ... | |
| Kitty poop problems | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: We just got a new kitten. I would say maybe 4-5 weeks old. We have two older cats also. The kitten ... A: no she probably realizes that she should use the litter tray but she is using the poop as a very ... | |
| behavior of my oldest male cat | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: my oldest male cat has all of a sudden became very aggressive towards his younger bother who is not ... A: This is a common cat reaction to another male cat regardless of their relationship with ech other. ... | |
| My Cat | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: i just noticed that my cat (she's 7 years old) has a bald spot on her stomach. i have no idea where ... A: no this is not normal. It could be that she could have a skin allergy or even a skin parasite which ... | |
| think my cat due to have kittens | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: she has about 7 days to go but i havent seen them move do they move much maybe im not lookin long ... A: I'm not sure what you are worried about. If your cat was in any kind of distress she would let you ... | |
| Two andoned 3-4 week old kittens | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: What can i do to insure that these two kittens i found will survive? The mother is no longer ... A: keep them in a cardboard box with layers of warm news paper or blankets in the bottom, make sure the ... | |
| seal point cat behavior | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have kitty about 3 months old (seal point) and he is all but wild! I have been told that they ... A: all cats are different in temperament but they are all able to be a loving pet if they are handles ... | |
| cat leg problems | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 17 (human year) year old cat. She is just a plain moggie, like a mix breed, sorry i don't ... A: well 17 is a very good age for a cat and I'm not surprised that she is not as active as she used to ... | |
| Vocal cat | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: i have a male cat and a female cat both of them have been neutered and both are three years old. my ... A: yes this a common problem for some cat owners. Night time is the time when cats are most active and ... | |
| kitten | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2day old kitten and feeding him with a bottle he very very small I hope Iam doing the right ... A: I am assuming that the mother cat died as a two day old kitten needs a lot of attention. You must ... | |
| odd behaviour | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: Ihave a 9year old chinchilla persian called max. although he is a big softy he has never let me ... A: I have heard of this behavior before after a trip to the vets or groomers for similar treatments. i ... | |
| male cat | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2yr old feline cat.there is a male cat who is constantly crying loudly outside my house.we ... A: i am assuming your female cat is not spayed and that is why the male cat is calling. If she is ... | |
| Bengal male with hind leg sores | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I know your not an expert but I have a question because I cannot even get into make an appointment ... A: your best bet is to keep in him in until you can get to see avet to avoid it getiing dirty etc ... | |
| can't find my cats kittens | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: and she gave birth yesterday June 23rd, I wasn't home, and when i got home, i noticed she was ... A: my best advice is to ask you to read my page about Kitten care it will help you to understand what ... | |
| cat and litter box | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: When my 10 yr old cat comes in from the litter box, he basically needs wiped with a wet wipe. It is ... A: i have heard of this, it generally happens when the cats are still young and not quite sure of how ... | |
| can't find my cats kittens | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: and she gave birth yesterday June 23rd, I wasn't home, and when i got home, i noticed she was ... A: i can understand your anxiety but you shouldn't worry too much about the kittens. Most cats are very ... | |
| My 12 year old indoor/outdoor male escaped 2 weeks after a recent move | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: We tried to keep him indoors and he slipped out the back door when my husband accidently left it ... A: great news Suzanne i am so glad Oreo came home again. Great name by the way. Don't forget to drop ... | |
| kitten biting | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old female kitten. I noticed that when I play with her, she sometimes bites my ... A: best to nip this behavior in the bud before it becomes a learned behavior and it to become more of a ... | |
| cat losing weight | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: our cat is roughly 13 years old and over the last 12 months has lost quite a lot of weight. ... A: I can understand that you are looking for some reassurance but unfortunately this is something that ... | |
| My 12 year old indoor/outdoor male escaped 2 weeks after a recent move | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: We tried to keep him indoors and he slipped out the back door when my husband accidently left it ... A: all i can say is that this can be a common problem after a move. My sisters cat escaped from her new ... | |
| Reintroducing cat after an operation | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: We have two cats, Talon, a Siamese mix and Shadow a short-hair mix. Both are fixed males. Recently ... A: Normally this will calm down after a few days and is generally not a problem. Try stroking one cat ... | |
| Nursing cat | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: We found an abandoned kitten when he was 4 weeks old. He is very sweet and loving. Problem is that ... A: this sounds just like a habit he has got into and in itself is not harmful to him but it is probably ... | |
| Indoor Cats moving into new home.... | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has 2 cats, one is about 10 months old(spayed male) and the other is a kitten(female). ... A: you have two issues here the first to stop the cats running away. To reduce the risk of this you ... | |
| i had my cat shaved and now he seems traumatized | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I recently inherited my friend's cat because of a change in her living situation. i have had the cat ... A: Can i just say and please do not take this wrong it is not a criticism, it sounds as if you are the ... | |
| Spray Bottle Not Working | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: So, I have two kittens about 12 weeks old. We have had them for about a month and a half, and they ... A: firstly no vinegar is not a good idea it will sting the eyes and this is cruel. It can be difficult ... | |
| Kittens | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: How Old Do Kittens Have To Be Before I Can Safely Give Them Away To Their New Homes? A: eight weeks is recommended as this gives the mother cat time to give them their basic training which ... | |
| moving house with 4 cats | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: 2 girls - Daisy & Poppy aged 2 and two boys(Elmo & Dillon) aged 5 & 8. The boys met the girls 1 ... A: You have certainly put some thought into this and your solutions to the problems will definitely ... | |
| Behavior change | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: We have 2 cats, both neutered. The cat in question is about 4 years and recently he started to go to ... A: there is always a reason why a cat will start to do this, the trouble is discovering what the cause ... | |
| Moving and getting new cat | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: ..We have an 18 month old female calico cat. We are moving apartments and want to get a new kitten. ... A: in my opinion it would be fair to allow your own cat time to adjust to the new surroundings etc ... | |
| Cat in roof space. | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: My cat recently (2 days ago) accessed the space in the roof of my house. She has been chasing mice ... A: no i wouldn't be concerned, she is just being a cat and as long as she can get down if she wants to ... | |
| weaning? | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 two year old desexed male cats. I recently acquired a 6 week old female kitten (pet shop - ... A: poor little thing, yes it does sound like she was taken from the mother too soon. This is the ... | |
| cat/kitten troubles | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I'd greatly appreciate any help you could give me. Myself and my boyfriend own a 7 year old British ... A: what you have described is perfectly normal and is the normal way cats will behave. You are also ... | |
| prozac | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My vet just prescribed prozac for my male skittish cat. I have another male cat as well that is ... A: so the prozac is in capsules that can be swallowed? if this is the case then their little pouches ... | |
| New kittens peeing in areas that had been peed on before. | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to find out whether or not a new kitten will pee in an area that other cats have ... A: As long as the area has been thoroughly cleaned then there is no reason why a new cat would go to ... | |
| Wandering Cat | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a neutered female cat who is 8-10 years old. She is very shy, attention needy and up to now ... A: well this is a difficult question to answer as all cats are different and what makes one cat decide ... | |
| spayed female | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: My spayed female cat likes to carry around a toy and make a low moaning noise while carrying it. ... A: i have heard of this behavior before and indeed my own male cat used to do this too. I really don't ... | |
| Fixed female in heat ? | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: i didn't think females that had been fixed came into heat. However from time to time my cat is ... A: she won't show signs of heat, it is impossible as the organs that produced the hormones are gone. ... | |
| keeping kitties | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: Can you keep one of the offspring of your cat? Female or Male? A: i am not sure what you are asking. yes of course you can keep one of your cats kittens, either sex ... | |
| 17 year old cat | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 17 old year old cat. Her health is generally fine but as she has gotten older she has ... A: sadly no i am afraid if your cat has this nature then there is not much that can be done. there are ... | |
| Male Cat (Runt) Reproduction | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a darling little boy cat, his mother is pure Siamese and his father is a solid black cat of ... A: well there isn't a lot that you can do to help the situation really. Due to his age and perhaps his ... | |
| male cat agressiveness | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I have two female cats and live in the country. A male wild cat mated with the two females. Now I ... A: there is a myth that goes around that a male cat can kill their kittens. this myth stems from the ... | |
| lost cat | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I need some advice about finding a lost cat. This cat was a stray we we got him. We assume he ... A: Oh Tina i am sorry to hear that Crooky has run off (great name by the way) I am a firm believer that ... | |
| Runaway cat | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Recently my cat of 6 years ran away and it's been a few weeks since we've seen him. He has done this ... A: my sisters cat ran away after being with her for only two days, two weeks later he turned up at her ... | |
| Adding a new kitten to a 2-cat household | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: We have two 1-year old kittens that are sisters and have never been separated. We adopted them ... A: This is a common problem and can be down to too many cats being in a small environment and this ... | |
| Cat sulking | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I adopted a kitty six months ago and have pampered her in every way possible ,but we ... A: Oh dear this is often a common mistake some cat owners make thinking that another cat will be a ... | |
| newborn kitten | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: My cat just a had a litter of kittens a couple of days ago. While she was trying to move them she ... A: you must get it to a vet as soon as possible, it is likely that a infection will flair up as a cats ... | |
| My cat ran away; | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: okay; so my cat ran away and i've had him for 3 years. me and my sister were outside smoking today ... A: there are no guarantees that he will want to come back but your only chance is to try and befriend ... | |
| Dude | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: My fabulous tuxedo cat, Dude, who just turned three yesterday has been throwing up in the morning - ... A: let me ask you a question. when he bites what do you do? I bet you yelp and speak or shout at him ... | |
| My Cat Has A Sore | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: My cat is a 1 yr old house cat and keeps on scrathcing the side of its mouth, its red and scabby. Do ... A: i would recommend that you have his mouth and face area checked my a vet in case their is a mite ... | |
| Abandoned Cat and my cat | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: How can you tell if a female cat has been fixed? Neighbor left cat, and I need to find out if she's ... A: as far as i know there is no outward signs of whether a female cat has been spayed or not apart from ... | |
| kittens | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: how old do the kittens have to be before you can touch them? A: There is no specific age but it recommended that during the first week that they are not handled too ... | |
| main coone behaviour | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a silver coon, she is 14 months old, she started carrying around my socks! I thought she may ... A: A silver coon, oh you are lucky, i think they are gorgeous. Anyway back to your question. I used to ... | |
| mommy to be.... | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: i know you do not specify in labors and all. but everyone that DOES is not available. i feel weird ... A: it is impossible to say as all cats behave differently during this time. i would however worry if ... | |
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