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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| weaning | 3/30/2009 |
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A: the best thing i can suggest is to ask you to red my web page about kitten weaning. It should be ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| ...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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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| my cat is driving me crazy | 6/4/2008 |
Q: i have a 10 month old male cat, he is pissing everywhere in laundry baskets on the floor and on ...
A: you did not mention if you have had him neutered. If not then having him neutered will help to stop ...
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| A friend of mines cat just had kittens. | 6/3/2008 |
Q: The momma is only 5 months old. The kittens were born and when i came over to watch the kids there ...
A: it certainly not a good idea to handle the kittens too much during the first week of life as this is ...
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| New Kitten 4-6wk | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I am a self taught dog groomer, 30 years. Often people drop dogs on my land then go about their ...
A: Well it is quite difficult for me to give you a comprehensive answer here about kitten care, my best ...
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| New mama cat | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Our mama cat just had kittens 2 weeks ago. Our other female cat who has never had kittens seems to ...
A: yes this fine and is good for the kittens as they now have two adult cats to teach them how to be ...
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| Need to get rid of cat. | 6/2/2008 |
Q: Indoor declawed..tempted to take to the pound if there is no charge to drop off..I need to know how ...
A: you may hate the cat but if you don't want it any more simply drop it off at an animla shelter and ...
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| our cats started fighting | 6/2/2008 |
Q: We have had a male cat since 1995 (from pound, neutered and all 4 claws removed by prior owner). His ...
A: I am assuming the female cat is spayed also. If not then this could be an issue regarding ...
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| Has my cat had kittens? | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Two days ago, my cat was unwell, she would not go outside and would squeak when she was picked up or ...
A: i really don't like the sound of that, she may have an urinary infection or something wrong in her ...
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| cat drooling | 6/1/2008 |
Q: My cat is one year old and in the last few days I have noticed that the area around his mouth is ...
A: yes sounds like he might have a bit of a cold if his nose is wet too. Or he may have found some cat ...
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| kittens | 5/31/2008 |
Q: Is it normal behavior for 6 to 7 week old kittens to nibble and bite?
A: I think it is yes. there teeth are developing and like babies who start to chew their fist when they ...
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| Budgies and cats? | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have one six year old cat who lives with two roborovski dwarf hamsters. We have trained Jess to ...
A: I don't see why you couldn't have abudgie as long as you don't leave the bird cage in an area where ...
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| Introducing an older cat to a household with a younger cat | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a tom who is just over a year old and has been neutered. My dad who is moving abroad has an 8 ...
A: there are no garntees that the animals will get along all you can do is to make the intial meetings ...
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| my cat is acting strange | 5/30/2008 |
Q: My cat Storm has been acting strange for the past couple days, she has been sleeping a lot and she ...
A: well if she is not spayed and has been in contact with the male cat it is possible that she is ...
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| new apartment 3 cats | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I are moving into a new apartment. She has 2 adult cats (14 and 6) and I have 1 ...
A: well it is never easy to get cats to like each other they are very independent and territorial ...
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| pregnant cat | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My cat is is getting more restless,and looks as if she is about to pop!Her kits are moving ...
A: if you think she is getting close to her time then try to make sure she is confined to the house so ...
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| cat wont use litter box! | 5/28/2008 |
Q: We have a 10 year old cat that we inherited from my grandmother who passed away six months ago. He ...
A: cats use urination and their faeces as a communication tool. It is designed to tell other cats that ...
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| female cat throwing up | 5/27/2008 |
Q: For the past month off and on my 11 month old female cat has been throwing up her food. She is ...
A: As your cat is showing two different unusual symptoms ie vomiting food and not going into heat i ...
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| my cat had kittens 1 day ago but is bleeding a little is this nirmal? | 5/26/2008 |
Q: my cat lola had 4 kittens early hours of yesterday morning, she was not bleeding yesterday but is ...
A: yes this is normal, women are the same after they give birth and have to wear pads for a few days ...
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| 5 week old kitten | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I feel pretty bad, I was walking down the hall and one of the kittens sprung into action and I ...
A: i would definately take him to the vets as he may have some internal injuries which are nor ...
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| what to feed a kitten if I can't get kitty formula | 5/26/2008 |
Q: It is Sunday evening and pet smart has closed. Walmart and Target don't carry kitty formula.(I ...
A: tricky, if it were me i would buy a really plain baby food meal like plain chicken and add some warm ...
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| 6 Month Kitten Urinates on Bed | 5/25/2008 |
Q: About 3 weeks ago, I took my female 6 month old kitten to be spade. She was fine for 2 days and ...
A: if you can rule out a urinary infection then this kind of behavior is just that a behavior caused by ...
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| CRAZY KITTEN | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I brought home my new chocolate point Siamese yesterday and all he wants to do is climb on my ...
A: you must nip this behavior in the bud as it were other wise it will become a learned behaviour which ...
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| sick kitten | 5/23/2008 |
Q: My friend found a kitten that some little kids were kicking and throwing in water. Well she asked ...
A: i am afraid you really do need to speak to a vet for this sort of advice. The problem is she may ...
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| 6 toes | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A EGYPTIAN MUE (BLACK) SHE HAS 6 TOES ON 3 PAWS, 2 OF WHICH IS ON HER FRONT 2 PAWS. WOULD ...
A: Some cats do have extra toes, it is not really a deformity but a genetic difference. It is not ...
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| My cats are REALLY naughty | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I got Motley (female) about six months ago and got Sabbath (male) about four months ago. They are ...
A: well it sounds as if you have done everythin right for your cats ie giving them separate litter ...
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| Bengal kitten | 5/20/2008 |
Q: my kitten is 13 weeks old and we have had him for about 10 days, he has settled in really well but ...
A: poor little guy, he must just be a little more nervous than some other cats. my best advice is for ...
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| new kittens | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My cat had her kittens last night. The problem is that she did it under my daughters bed. Can i move ...
A: Weel you can certainly try. I have known cats to move right back to the original place afterwards if ...
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| pregnant cat | 5/19/2008 |
Q: shes running up and down chasing anythink and everythink do you think shes ok theres no sign of the ...
A: it could be that your cat is not far from giving birth as their behavior can change quite ...
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| feeding stray cat dog food | 5/19/2008 |
Q: there has been a stray cat in my neighborhood for the past few weeks. he has gotten thinner and ...
A: firstly never give a cat normal milk they are alergic to the lactose in it and will give them ...
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| cats health | 5/18/2008 |
Q: My cat has started to pull out her fur in clumps,does this mean she has a health problem? Thanks ...
A: It really is best to seek a vets opnion as theskin needs to me looked at closly for signs of ...
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| Skiddish cat/our honeymoon! | 5/18/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have two cats who are just under one year old. Our one cat (Mark) is very friendly ...
A: i see your problem but i'm nor sure that there will be a solution for such a short period of time ...
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| Sudden defaecating problem with my little cat wonder | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I've begun to have a real problem with my (approx) 11 1/2 year old domestic neutered indoor 'little ...
A: yes it is possible that the cat is feeling a little threatened by the dogs and want to make even ...
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| One of the Mother Cat's... | 5/16/2008 |
Q: My 2 1 year old cats got preggers and had kittens at the same time... Now Tubby is using the ...
A: yes cats are strange creatures and do get upset by the slightest thing sometimes which causes this ...
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| Sudden defaecating problem with my little cat wonder | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I've begun to have a real problem with my (approx) 11 1/2 year old domestic neutered indoor 'little ...
A: This kind of behavior is often misunderstood by us humans and we see it as bad behavior whereas in ...
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| One of the Mother Cat's... | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My 2 1 year old cats got preggers and had kittens at the same time... Now Tubby is using the ...
A: do you have separate litter trays for each female cat? If not then this is definitely something you ...
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| 7 week old kitten | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I have just recently got a 7 week old kitten she is using the litter tray well and likes to play but ...
A: my best advice is for you to see my pages about kitten care and vaccination and neutering etc on my ...
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| Stray cat, pregnant, has a cold and is off her food | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I recently started feeding and looking after two stray cats that have settled in around ours' and ...
A: sounds like you are doing everything you can for the cats that you could possible do. they certainly ...
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| a second cat mom? | 5/14/2008 |
Q: okay this is gonna sound weird but i need to know if its normal or what should i do. my cat just had ...
A: i wouldn't worry about this behavior, some female cats have a very strong maternal instinct and if ...
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| Cat Defecating on Floor | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I've owned her for about 5 years. As of about the last year or so she has started defecating (never ...
A: well as you say some cats as they get older can get senile and this may be one of the symptoms but ...
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| parents vs. cats | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to convince my parents to get a cat. They both think that cats are dirty and pee on walls ...
A: how have your parents come to the conclusion that cats are destructive? it may be that they have ...
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| how my kitten died | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Bangri(my kitten) was the most fondest thing that could happen to us. She was very adorable to both ...
A: i couldn't possible answer this question without any certainty as only a post mortum could ...
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| bizarre cat behavior | 5/12/2008 |
Q: 5 years old. Normally, he is very sweet and loving..normally. Starting about 6 months ago (about) ...
A: you didn't mention if he is neutered or not. If he is not then this behavior sounds like it is ...
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| can't recognize kitty friend | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I recently took my long haired cat (Tuffy) to the vet for a haircut. This is a first time we've ...
A: it is probably because your other cat smells differently, ie either from any products used at the ...
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| young feral freindaly PG cat | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have taken in a mother 7 mo ?? with 3 kittens. She has never been away from the colony that she ...
A: well i won't lie to you, re home a feral cat can be a very difficult process and they don't always ...
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| my cat keeps hissing at me | 5/11/2008 |
Q: since last week my cat has been hissing at me and growling, I was petting her noticed she is ...
A: it may be that the fur has become a little matted near the skin and is painful when touched etc and ...
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| Clumping cat litter doesn't clump | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I have 2 cats both 9 yrs old. Recently I've noticed that their clumping cat litter doesn't clump. ...
A: it is very unlikely that the reason for the litter not clumping has anything to do with the cats. ...
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| My cat is acting weird, sick/calling for attention? | 5/11/2008 |
Q: As the title goes, my cat Shiloh is like crawling around on the floor with her front paws tucked and ...
A: you are doing the best thing possible for your cat by taking her to the vet as soon as possible. I ...
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| Crazy Cat Meet Psycho Cat | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I moved in with my boyfriend, in an apartment, after giving him a male cat and me workin' with him ...
A: i can't understand why you introduced them if you knew she was in heat. Do you want more cats to ...
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| pregnant cat | 5/10/2008 |
Q: i have two cats, one female one male. They are great together now but not at first. I had the male ...
A: there is a myth going round that male cats will kill kittens. This is not rue and comes from the ...
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| cat spaying | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My cat is a siamese which she talks quite a bit I just had her spayed about two weeks ago and now ...
A: siamese are generally more vocal anyway and so this may not be unusual for your cat. I very much ...
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| Spraying | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have a neutered male cat aged 6, and a spayed female cat aged 2. Recently neighbours cats have ...
A: this is a common problem. It could either be your cat urinating to reaffirm that this is his ...
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| cat & kitten living together | 5/8/2008 |
Q: "We have a 4 year old cat adopted for the humane society 2 years ago, (they told us she was very ...
A: it may not be fighting, often play can look very aggressive, if the kittens are not yelling out then ...
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| how can I help my partner bond with our new cat? | 5/8/2008 |
Q: We have adopted my mother's neutered one year old male cat (his mother was feral and she has cared ...
A: well sounds like you have done everything right so far. Often time is all that is required in these ...
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| cat | 5/8/2008 |
Q: hey, my cat wont eat drink or move.i don't know why she also breaths weird we havent figured it out ...
A: It sounds like you must take your cat to a vet as soon as possible. It is impossible for someone to ...
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| hissing and meow growling | 5/7/2008 |
Q: i have a 1 year old cat who was lovely as a kitten a little jumpy but affectionate. He's still ...
A: well firstly you should tell your cat off for anything they do. After all they are not doing it to ...
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| My Cat! | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Himalayan Cat that peed on my bed for about three days then stopped. Then she ...
A: yes this does sound like something is wrong, it could be something like cystitis that we humans get. ...
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| Changing a Cat's Name | 5/6/2008 |
Q: We will soon get a 2-year old cat from a friend. I would like to change the name. Is this ...
A: yes many times. All my cats in the past have either been found by me or rehomed from a shelter and ...
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| non-eating cats | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I moved into a new house two days ago. Left the cats at the old place overnight. Went back the next ...
A: try to make the food as appealing as possible. Add a little warm water to the food it makes it smell ...
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| Going outside the box.... | 5/2/2008 |
Q: My 6 month old kitten Mac is such an amazing kitten! I love him to pieces but for the past month or ...
A: This is not bad behavior it is just learnt behavior or a reaction to something. Urinating or pooping ...
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| cat pee-pee | 5/2/2008 |
Q: HOW TO TELL IF CAT HAS A UTI? MY CAT PEED ON MY SIDE OF BED. SHE IS FIXED 1YR.OLD AND MY CAT SHE IS ...
A: a cat urinating outside of its litter tray can have many causes, too many for me to list here but i ...
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| cat | 5/2/2008 |
Q: We have been "adopted" by a young cat. It literally slept on our doorstep about 6 weeks ago, and we ...
A: This is essentially a feral cat and that is why she hissed at you and won't let you touch her. I'm ...
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| Cat labor | 5/1/2008 |
Q: so my cat is very pregnant and I'm not sure how far along she. I'm guess she has a week or less ...
A: can you see movement in her tummy? If not then there may be a problem. However a cats labor can take ...
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| my new cat won't get along with other cats | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have had an old male cat for 6 years, a year ago we got a female kitten and they got along very ...
A: having two female,ale cats in the same house is not a good idea unless they were brought up ...
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| Introducing a new cat | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have a 1 year old female calico cat named Maggie. She is very energetic, playful, ...
A: it very important to ensure that both cats are comfortable with each other before they allowed to ...
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| Cat fencing | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have am older cat called Jack who is a stay at home cat, we do have a cat flap that he uses to go ...
A: well this is quite a difficult question fro me to answer as i belive that we cannot protect our ...
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| My kitten is 5 weeks old and wont eat | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I just got 4 kittens 2 days ago my neighbor found 4 in her yard, but one of them wont eat at all. ...
A: you may have already visited the vet by now and i must say it is good that you have decided to take ...
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| my cat is pregnant | 4/30/2008 |
Q: my cat is pregnant there is a light pink coming from here area and she is meowing a lot. she also ...
A: Unfortunately this is an impossible to question to answer. just like in human mothers labor can be a ...
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| my cat | 4/29/2008 |
Q: i adopted a 6 yo birman cat a year ago.. she is shy and skittish but ok with my husband and myself ...
A: I am not sure what to say with this one. It just like your cat is much happier outside than in. ...
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| Cat | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I found Gemini still in birthsac - no momma cat anywhere so I raised her from before birth! She has ...
A: why cats suddenly do this can be a mystery. Is her food bowl to near to her litter tray? this can ...
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| abandoned kitten | 4/27/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I found a newborn kitten alone outside. I have been trying to feed it from a dropper which ...
A: the cord should drop off by itself in a few days, if not then the vet may have to remove it. the ...
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| cats | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I've always wanted to know if cats can have carrots... my cat eats carrots with me all the time and ...
A: a lot of cat food these days now contains some vegetable and it is indeed important for them to get ...
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| clingy cats | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I have 3 cats, all indoor only, all about 5 yrs of age. In the past couple of weeks they have ...
A: well you may have to give your house a bit of a spring clean to try and eliminate as much of the ...
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| Aggression | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I hope that you can help me. I have 3 female cats, my oldest is Oreo & I have had here for approx. ...
A: well having three adult female cats and three litters all at the same time i am not at all surprised ...
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| our cats first litter | 4/25/2008 |
Q: tonight we stumbles across our cat delivering to a litter at our door we believe that it was the ...
A: the size of a litter can vary greatly from just one to 6 or 7. There is no real way for you to know ...
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| introduction of new afraid cat to 3others | 4/24/2008 |
Q: My husband and I love cats, and Lucy is our 4th. When we brought Lucy home we kept her in a closed ...
A: this is a difficult question to answer or rather it isn't , it's difficult to give you a solution. ...
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| clingy cats | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have 3 cats, all indoor only, all about 5 yrs of age. In the past couple of weeks they have ...
A: Firstly about the feral cat, she obviously does trust you but being a feral they find it incredibly ...
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| My cat pees on the carpet! | 4/24/2008 |
Q: we have tried everything but he wont stop i have tried to get him to go outside but he is a big baby ...
A: you didn't mention if he urinates at the same time as pooping. Ie poops in try and then urinates ...
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| excessive night time talking | 4/23/2008 |
Q: We adopted an apparently abandoned Siamese cat year or so ago. Her vet thinks that she is around 11 ...
A: well as you probably know Siamese cats are more vocal than other breeds. cats have learnt that we ...
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| Please answer | 4/23/2008 |
Q: My mother in laws cat was laying on a tank top that belonged to one of my nieces, From what we heard ...
A: is it all possible that she could be pregnant? i ask this as the behavior towards not only the ...
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| My 7 month kitten | 4/22/2008 |
Q: My kitten keeps wetting on the floor next to the litter box. The litterbox is kept clean and she ...
A: Was she kept with her mother for long enough? Usually kittens learn how to use a litter tray from ...
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| Sudden Cat Aggression | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a long time cat owner and I've always felt comfortable around our cute and cuddly feline ...
A: how odd, that sound like very strange behavior. But your right there must have something that ...
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| 2 week old kitten's eyes | 4/21/2008 |
Q: My cat had a litter of four. The kittens are 2 weeks old and all have their eyes open except one--it ...
A: I think if one eye is open and the other is not then i would say that there be something wrong. ...
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| My cat is missing | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Good day Norman, I am the proud owner of a Norwegian Forest cat named Alley. Eight days ago upon ...
A: My name is Kate not Norman, i think you may have got me mixed up with another expert on this site. ...
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| aggressive cat with puppies | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have 2 indoor cats, a 6 yr old female cat & 5 yr old male cat, both fixed. They get along very, ...
A: well what can i say, some cats are far more social than others. It all depends on their first seven ...
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| Cat with FIV | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have a cat who was diagnosed with FIV about four weeks ago. Rapid decline and no answers ...
A: I am not a vet but the best information i have found about Fiv is from the blue cross charity, they ...
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| Death of my tiny cat! | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I never thought i would have to ask a question like this, but here it goes. My tiny cat 'Mee Moo' ...
A: first of all can i say how sorry i am for your loss. I know how stressful and sad it is to loss a ...
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| is my cat mean? | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have a cat named Kali shes usually a nice cat but for some reason every now and then when im ...
A: there can be many reasons for this kind of behavior. My best response is to ask you to read my web ...
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| 7 month old cat in heat | 4/19/2008 |
Q: About two weeks ago; a large black cat started entering our house, usually in the evening and in the ...
A: cats mature from the age of 4 months old and should be neutered soon afterwards. It does certainly ...
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| cat ran away | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have two questions that are possibly related.Two days ago out of the clear blue, when my door was ...
A: as you know cats are very independant creatures and very much have a mind of their own. Why they do ...
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| white pimples and puke | 4/18/2008 |
Q: our cat was an outdoor cat til we moved now she's adapted to indoor living but her constent, licking ...
A: sorry but this sort of question can only really be answered by a vet after an examination of the ...
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| Kitty Peeing | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Our kitten is about 8 months old now and is a male. He is fixed and is also an indoor cat. When we ...
A: the thing to remember about this sort of behavior is that it not a bad behavior it has nothing to do ...
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| kittens leaving home | 4/17/2008 |
Q: the kittens are 5 wks old and I know someone who wants one at eight weeks.The kitten uses the litter ...
A: the earliest a kitten can be rehomed is eight weeks as most the socialization period is over. ...
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| Death of One of the Twins | 4/15/2008 |
Q: One of my daughters twin cats was run over this morning. We rushed him to the emergency room only to ...
A: i am so sorry for your loss. I belive cats do mourn for other pets but how they do it can vary ...
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| till born kitten | 4/15/2008 |
Q: In the early hours of the morning my cat gave birth to a stillborn kitten . She will not leave the ...
A: I am not that much of an expert when it comes to this I'm afraid. I would say that it would be ...
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| cat peeing on our bed | 4/15/2008 |
Q: We have had our cat for about 2 years now. She is a great cat, she always uses her litter box and ...
A: these sorts of problems are either behavioral or as you say a medical condition. Often when this ...
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| My Cat Kashi | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I got my cat Kashi a year ago from a cat rescue organization. He was a year old at the time and is ...
A: you are right it is behavioral and is known as middening. it is a form of communication a cat uses ...
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| kitten care | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I recently had a cat come to my house and have babies. The babies are three weeks old and in a box ...
A: my best advice is for you to read my page about kitten care it will give you all the information to ...
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| I can't think of a subject | 4/13/2008 |
Q: My cat is meowing nonstop! She is almost a year old and has only gotten outside once (for a whole ...
A: is your female cat neutered? If not then the meowing is a normal part of a cat in heat. The meowing ...
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| relationships between tom cats and their mother | 4/13/2008 |
Q: My cat is about 21 months old, she had 2 male kittens last year July. recently, within the past ...
A: is your female cat still unneutered? This could be the reason for her actions. in the wild in is ...
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| food | 4/13/2008 |
Q: i have just bought a kitten i was told she is 8weeks old her eyes are still blue so im not sure that ...
A: if she is eight weeks old she is a little young to have been taken away from her mother and is ...
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| ? cat pregnate | 4/12/2008 |
Q: My cat is just over a year old, the last time she was in heat was a month and a half ago, during ...
A: i will admit i am not an expert on cat preganancy. Only a vet can tell if a cat is pregnant or not ...
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| Cat sibling jealousy | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Yesterday my grown son took one of our two (indoor only) cats to the vet, the other stayed home. ...
A: i would say that this is not jelousy as i don't think it is an emotion cats have. they are more ...
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| 3 year old cat with skin condition | 4/11/2008 |
Q: We have a 3 year old cat called sox. He has had problems since the day we bought him home from eye ...
A: i am totally against declawing as i have spoken to a vet who says that it is like having yout ...
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| hurt cat paw | 4/11/2008 |
Q: My cat has recently ripped off one of his front claws. He's absolutely miserable. I don't have any ...
A: poor kitty he must be in some pain. All i can suggest is that you try and clean the poor with a very ...
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| young mum | 4/10/2008 |
Q: my mother got a kitten which she then decided she didn't have time or money for although very angry ...
A: to answer your questions. Some male cats are more maternal than others and can display very caring ...
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| 5-y-o Burmese won't stop howling! | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 5-y-o neutered male Burmese who is usually quite noisy. We recently moved (about 8 weeks ...
A: in my opinion cats should be allowed outside. Cats are not like dogs who become dependant on us and ...
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| fleas on 4 day old kittens | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Is there any difference really in advantage10 for dogs virses advantage 10 for cats? Can you use ...
A: i would imagine that the doses might be stronger for a dog than a cat due to body size and perhaps ...
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| Cat gone wild! | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Molly is 3 years old and was feral when I got(trapped) her at 6 weeks of age-She lets me pet her in ...
A: yes this can happen from time to time and may have been caused by something frightening your cat and ...
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| Cats urinating by the water dish | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have 2 cats and 1 dog. Dog came first 14 years ago, 1 cat about 10 and last cat about 4-5 years ...
A: well this could be several things it could be that he is getting old and is becoming a little ...
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| how can I stop the fighting? | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My cat is nearly 6 years old, and I understand cats are very territorial, but there is this stray ...
A: As far as i know their is no way you can stop cats from fighting. Thats what they do. Is your cat ...
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| Angry cat | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have two cats, sisters from the same litter. I got one a year before the other. They have been in ...
A: my advice would be to separate the cats for about a week if possible and keep the more aggressive ...
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| New born | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have two cats both were pregnant at the same time one was about two weeks ahead of the other, on ...
A: I am not sure what you are worried about. Mother cats will normally choose where they want to have ...
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| Behavioral problems w/my chocolate point..help??!! | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I also have another cat who is gray and white.They are both females but right now the siamese has ...
A: yes it will take your cat some time to adjust to her new home with all it's strange sights and ...
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| is my cat pregnant? | 4/6/2008 |
Q: my cat is 8 months old and goes out side a lot she is starting to get pink nipples and the are ...
A: cats only start to show that they are pregnant in the last few weeks of their pregnancy. but from ...
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| cats | 4/6/2008 |
Q: i have 2 cats and one had a litter 4 weeks ago but recently i think my other cat has fallen pregnant ...
A: it is unusual to tell if a cat falls pregnant as their belly will normally only start to show signs ...
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| Aggression in my male cat | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have two cats, a brother and sister, about two years old. The male cat is a sweetheart, and he ...
A: you haven't changed your perfume or bathroom products which he may be smelling? I know this can ...
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| I was wondering if i could get your advice... | 4/5/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I adopted Pepper (a short haired tortie) from the animal shelter about 4 or 5 ...
A: ummmm strange one. How long did you confine her to a single room with her litter tray? it must be ...
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| Multiple Cats | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have 2 cats that are ages 4 and 2, they get along, play, wrestle and love each other!! I have ...
A: It should be ok to keep two boxes in the same room, perhaps in opposite corners. Pooping is ...
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| Cat Grooming | 4/4/2008 |
Q: We acquired the neighbors cat several years ago, as for some reason she preferred being at our house ...
A: grooming long fur for a cat is very important for two reasons, firstly matted fur hurts as it pulls ...
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| young cat having kittens | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I woke up this morning to my 1 yr old cat having kittens, she only had 2 and one died--is this ...
A: two kittens is a small number but it could happen. A cat can take several hours to have all her ...
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| Feral Cat with Bald Spot | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I take care of three feral cats in my neighborhood. I feed them daily, had them all spayed and ...
A: The best thing i can suggest is that you see my web page here about skin problems including bald ...
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| cat | 4/3/2008 |
Q: we went a way over Easter weekend my cat has disappeared in that time have has poss sightings of him ...
A: I'm afraid you are asking an impossible question. he may come back tomorrow or in three weeks if at ...
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| fighting kittens | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Please help me! I have an 9 month old girl BSH cat who has not been 'done'. (we would like her to ...
A: firstly yes this is normal, for your cat. The problem is there is not one answer that will fit every ...
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| My cat is loosing hair . | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My cat is loosing hair on her neck it looks like she may have a scratch or something. Today it looks ...
A: that looks awful. The problem is that it is either infected or will become infected and if your cat ...
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| Mom cat in heat | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I rescued a cat and she gave birth two weeks ago, I believe she is now in heat, will she neglect her ...
A: it is too early for your cat to be in heat again. Sometimes after giving birth a female cat will ...
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| cat with a bloated stomach | 4/1/2008 |
Q: my cat has has kittens about 2 months ago. she feeds them form time to time but now her stomach gets ...
A: its not a case of what food to feed her to get rid of this its more of a case of stop feeding her ...
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| cat | 4/1/2008 |
Q: we went a way over Easter weekend my cat has disappeared in that time have has poss sightings of him ...
A: cats are essentially wild animals at heart and still have all their original instincts for hunting, ...
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| lure back a cat | 4/1/2008 |
Q: how do i lure back my cat.He ran away from the house once when we left the door open and i didn't ...
A: sounds like your cat has the wander lust in him and that being an indoor cat just does not suit him. ...
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| Snow Bengal changing homes | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a snow Bengal, Pari, approximately 9 years old, and right now she is living with my parents. ...
A: ok you asked for my opinion, I personally think that the journey is not the problem here but the ...
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| mother cat apart from kittens | 3/31/2008 |
Q: mother cat on secound litter,kittens are 6 weeks old feeding for themselves etc.mom not have to much ...
A: yes you have. the first seven weeks of a kittens life is very very important. this is where if it is ...
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| sneezing and running nose | 3/31/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 6 month old kitten from an animal shelter about 2 weeks ago. She was healthy and got ...
A: If she has had all her shots then she should be protected from anything nasty like cat flu. If it is ...
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| coming into heat? | 3/30/2008 |
Q: i have found a stray kitten it looks to be about 4 to 5 months old and ,it is healthy ,we have had ...
A: well yes she could be coming into season and that may be the cause of her meowing. The other answer ...
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| moving home | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Hi i am also moving home my cat adopted me i have him for 4 years he has a mind of his own and would ...
A: when you move home you should keep him in the house for a couple of weeks so that your cat gets used ...
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| strange cat behaviour | 3/29/2008 |
Q: My cat is ten years old and has always been well behaved and quiet as well as slightly timid, she ...
A: well this is strange especailly if the vet cannot find anything wrong with her. The only thing i can ...
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| bloated belly | 3/29/2008 |
Q: dire, she was put on diluted milk and pro biotic and antibiotics they have all finished now but she ...
A: am assuming that the milk is specail cat milk and not just diluted normal cows milk. I say this ...
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| cat in labour now | 3/29/2008 |
Q: our cat is having kittens right now and i tried taking our dog and 2 other cats away from her, but ...
A: The best thing you can do for her is to leave her alone in a quiet warm place without the other ...
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| cats | 3/28/2008 |
Q: When can I give the kittens away? When should we have her spayed? She is an indoor/outdoor cat. She ...
A: well i'm not too sure what your asking. It seems to be lots of different questions. Kittens should ...
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| introducing cats to a neutral home | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I'm sure this question is asked a lot, and there is a lot of advice online regarding this issue, but ...
A: I'm afraid that the only way to introduce cats to each other is to do it slowly with gradual ...
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| my angry cat | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I keep my cat with me in my office, he's made it a habbit not to roam around the building until ...
A: sounds like your cat is a little distressed due to his recent experience. it may be that you will ...
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| elderly cat that won't eat | 3/26/2008 |
Q: he has had full blood work done and no probs but he just wont eat very much and is loosing weight, ...
A: it could be that he has lost a lot of his sense of smell and just can't smell his food anymore which ...
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| momma cat and kittens | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have kittens that are 1 week and 3 days old. Mother only had two kittens. Just recently momma has ...
A: i wouldn't worry too much it does sound like your mum cat is just starting to discipline her kittens ...
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| New Kittens | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have just gotten two new kittens a week ago. My older cat is not taking to them at all, he keeps ...
A: introducing new cats to an existing pet does have to be handles delicately to ensure that they have ...
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| A bit confused | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Okay, so I live with my parents & eight cats in a 2 floor home with a refurbished basement. One of ...
A: this is a common problem, well it's not really a problem it's more to do with how they were brought ...
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| kittens | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I just recently lost my cat, she kept getting outside even though we tried to keep her inside. I ...
A: i will be blunt. Getting another kitten won't stop your cat wanting to get out. The reason why your ...
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| cats pregnensy | 3/24/2008 |
Q: my cats belly been gettin abit bigger and shes been eating grass,sick afew times aswell she wont let ...
A: it doesn't sound like shes preganant it sounds like she is ill. Eating grass is a sign that a cat is ...
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| Madonna | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Tilmouth: My son's cat, Madonna is9+ pounds and a 6 year old multicolored (I think) tabby. She has ...
A: First of all i must tell you i am not a vet so i do not want to contradict anything your vet has ...
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| Bizarre cat litter fetish | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I really need some help! I have looked all over the internet for help with my cats bizarre ...
A: i wonder if you have one or two litter trays. Cats do not like to share litter trays as the smell of ...
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| My friend's cat is very aggressive towards me and new kitten | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I am keeping my friend's cat while she's on holidays and have brought my 12 weeks old kitten along ...
A: try rubbling the kitten with a clean towels then rub the towel around doors and furniture etc to ...
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| cat in - or out of - heat? | 3/22/2008 |
Q: How can one tell when a cat is no longer in heat? My 9-month-old female cat, Minnie, had finished ...
A: your cat could still be giving off the scent of a cat in heat and that is what is attracting the ...
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| cat behavior problem | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I am writing on behalf of a friend of mine, who has a 2 year old male tonkinese. He is not ...
A: i would say that not having him neutered is definately a reason for this beahvior. He is a tom cat ...
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| cat urinates on furniture | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I love my cat very much,she is 2 years old, she pees and poops on our leather couches, chairs, ...
A: this is normal behavior for a cat who is feeling stressed in their environement and is trying to ...
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| How to get my cat and dog to get along | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have 2 questions, My Cat Dream pee's on the floor alot and she is female plus she was fixed. I ...
A: well the two questions could be related. The reason why your cat pees everywhere could be because of ...
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| Cat peeing outside the litter box | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I keep my cat's litter box in a walk in closet. Since she often pees outside the box. I put baggies ...
A: it should be possible to get your cat to use only the litter tray. Here are the easiest steps to ...
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| hand raised cat | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have a multi-cat household and have one particular cat with some behavior problems. He was a ...
A: well you seem to have a good understanding of cats behavior and how to mamange certain behaviors. As ...
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| cats pregnancy | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 month old cat well in my eyes she is still a kitten. I took her to the vets on the 21th ...
A: i really do not know where these myths come from, especially the one about eating their own kittens. ...
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| cat hissing | 3/19/2008 |
Q: We adopted a stray cat (who we found out was fixed when she went for a check up) a few weeks ago. We ...
A: this could be trauma aggression. this is a strange behavior as the cat who shows the aggression ...
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| Strange cat behavior | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have had my male cat for around 10 years, he has been done. He is the softest cat I have ever met ...
A: in cases like this where there doesn't seem to be any apparent cause for his change in behavior i ...
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| My cat's stomach... | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month old female cat. She's very sweet and affectionate and lately I've noticed that ...
A: cat fur loss can be caused by many things from mites , allergic reactions or hormone imbalance. See ...
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| Cat breeding | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My female cat may be pregnant to her son who is almost 6 months old. She has been fighting with him ...
A: it is not a good thing to have kitten so closely related as you know. To be honest with you your vet ...
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| redirected aggression toward another cat | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My husband accidently stepped on one of our cats this morning and it and our other cat went ...
A: this is called trauma aggression and is a natural response. When something happens that frightens a ...
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| birthing | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I'm in a bit of a state at the moment as my young cat has just delivered a very healthy kitten, ...
A: it is possible that her labor will stretch over quite a long period of time. As long as she is not ...
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| Blending a home | 3/16/2008 |
Q: In July 2007 my boyfriend and I moved in together, he has 3 cats (6yr male and female siblings and ...
A: if you can keep them in separate rooms it would allow each of them to get used to a small space ...
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| Blending a home | 3/16/2008 |
Q: In July 2007 my boyfriend and I moved in together, he has 3 cats (6yr male and female siblings and ...
A: cats are not pack animals at all and it is quite rare for a large group of cats to live together ...
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| Kittens in Heat?? | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have two kittens, one female one male, about seven months old. And, I believe that that the female ...
A: yes cats reach sexual maturity between4 and 6 months old so yes it is possible that they could mate. ...
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| new found cat | 3/15/2008 |
Q: There´ve been some days I see a black cat in the street looking sick and miserable, whith tears in ...
A: I will give you my opinion only but it is for you to make the final decision based on your ...
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| i have a problem with my cat....... | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I don't know what is happening to my cat because she/he doesn't eat a lot I am feeding her left ...
A: first of all it is not good for your cat to eat leftovers, they will need a properly balanced diet ...
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| bonding | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have two cats who have been together for four years. Recenty the older one went into the vets to ...
A: this is a common reaction and is known as trauma aggression. It is when something upsets one cat and ...
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| my cat won't stop soiling | 3/13/2008 |
Q: help help!my cat is spayed and we just got a new kitten in the house but ever since hes been soiling ...
A: when a new cat comes into the household the older cat will feel threatened and will spray around the ...
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| cats after birth | 3/13/2008 |
Q: first off my cat of 15 months has given birth to 6 kittens which one has died on march 10, 11:00pm - ...
A: you do not have to feed your cat anything special after birth, as long as it is good quality food ...
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| cats | 3/12/2008 |
Q: can cats forget their owner after only three days?
A: no i don't think that is possible, but cats are driven by other things than emotions like food, ...
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| Cat rejection | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month male bengal which i've owned for 4 months - he is spoilt and affectionate to the ...
A: i come across this problem a lot, when people make the understandable mistake of thinking that a cat ...
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| Long time problem | 3/11/2008 |
Q: We have three cats currently and all are female. In 2004 we got our first cat, Mika, and she is a ...
A: this will be a difficult habit to break as it has been going on for so long now. normally a cat ...
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| Cat won't go outside anymore & is crazy | 3/10/2008 |
Q: We recently moved from one house to another, about 25 miles away. Previously, our cat would go out ...
A: cats are naturally more active at night time and this kind of behavior is very common as she is ...
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| New Kittens | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Hey, how are you? I really need some help and hope you can help.Well I am gonig to sum this up as ...
A: yes it sounds like the male cat has frightened your female cat and now she is a bit confused and ...
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| Cat throwing up | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My cat starting throwing up yesterday and twice through the night and this morning it is a yellow ...
A: is your cat prone to hair balls? it could be that he is trying to shift a hairball and that is why ...
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| my cats pregnancy | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My cat has been pregnant for a while now and I have no idea about when her mating period was or ...
A: only a vet can tell how far along in her pregnancy. It is dangerous for a non professional to try ...
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| Cat interaction | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have a cat who is 10 months old that has been spade and has lived with me since he was born. I ...
A: this is normal behavior and is to do with the fact that your cat feels threatened by another male ...
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| Cat producing milky urine | 3/8/2008 |
Q: My cat has been fixed for seven years and recently she has began to produce a milky white yellow ...
A: i would really take her to the vet asap. It could be a urine infection of some other infection to do ...
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| Pregnant cat | 3/8/2008 |
Q: She is half siamese and half short haired american; she and my male cat mated several times so I'm ...
A: i am not a vet and so can not give a medical opinion. As long as your cat is still eating ok and ...
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| My new cat refuses to eat | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I was recently gifted with a 4 month old siamese male cat by my uncle. Initially he was very active ...
A: well it is difficult to say how long this may last. depression can be long or short term. All i can ...
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| suddenly vocal kitty | 3/7/2008 |
Q: just sent this question to another "expert", but would like to hear your response as well... I have ...
A: umm it's a puzzle, you sound very knowledgeable yourself about cats so for you to be worried it ...
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| MOMMY CAT | 3/6/2008 |
Q: MY CAT HAVE 4 KITTENS I SOLD 2 OF THEM, MY CAT WAS VERY SAD OR MAYBE I WAS, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS ...
A: i hope the kittens were not younger than 3 months old when you sold them as this will harm both the ...
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| Moving a cat into a somewhat chaotic environment | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I have been in college for two years, but living in the dormitories at school where there are strict ...
A: I am going to give you my personal opinion only on this. For me moving a old cat from his usual ...
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| my cat may be in labor | 3/6/2008 |
Q: 30pm but the doc was not in 2-day the vet tech took a look at her and and my cat's temperature ...
A: only a professional vet would be able to know how far along she is as it is a very delicate ...
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| Meowing | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have 3 beautiful indoor cats, all spayed and well-behaved. HOWEVER, just recently a stray cat has ...
A: sounds like a male cat calling for your cats. My female cat is spayed but still boy cats come a ...
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| cats | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have a cat that just started either sneezing or hiccuping and doesn't seem to stop. I was up all ...
A: you haven't mentioned how long she has been sneezing for. If it is only for a few days then she ...
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| Litter training | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Ok I have asked a previous question on here before concerning this same kitten. Gizmo refused to ...
A: Normally kittens learn this kind of training from their mother, so i am assuming either he was taken ...
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| Cat weight | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have a cat aged 11. She is a small indoor cat and only weighs 7 lbs she is happy and lively. is ...
A: she sounds like my little cat. All i can say is that you should not be able to feel ribs that easily ...
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| defecting outside of litter box | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have three cats. One is an old timer and then I adopted two siblings about 3.5 years ago. The ...
A: when a cat starts to defecate around the home it is called middening and is an extreme form of ...
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| My cats don't like eachother at all. | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have had a kitten we got her when she was about 3 months old and she is now 8 months old... so we ...
A: oh dear, this is a common mistake, to think that cats will automatically get on with another cat ...
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| Cat who is a bully | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 yr old female moggie who has been spiteful to my 12 yr old fenale moggie whom I have had ...
A: it all stems form the first seven weeks of their life. This is the short period where kittens have ...
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| Adopted 6 year old cat... What to do | 3/2/2008 |
Q: This is the 1st pet that I have had since leaving home as a teenager. I had cats growing up and ...
A: sounds like a good match also. Helping a cat to settle in is of great importance in the first few ...
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| has my cat had kittens | 3/1/2008 |
Q: hi there i wound how to tell if my cat has had kittens outside or not she was big this mornoing and ...
A: well normally i would have thought that by looking at her rear end you would be able to see some ...
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| Pregnant housecat - neighbours? | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I'm really hoping you can help me. Last night I opened my front door to find a heavily pregnant cat ...
A: cats are pretty smart and are normally very good at looking after them selves. All you can do for is ...
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| crying cat | 2/29/2008 |
Q: We have a 6 year old male cat, he has been neutered and is in good health. We've had him for about ...
A: I have heard of this before but i don't think that it has ever been discovered why. Cats can become ...
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| is my cat lonely | 2/28/2008 |
Q: She runs around making silly noises and doing things she knows are naughty. I was wondering if this ...
A: you could be opening up a whole can of worms getting another cat or they could settle down and be ...
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| health | 2/28/2008 |
Q: my cat over night could not meow and she seems very sleepy thank you for your time
A: I am not sure what your question is. if you are concerned about your cat;s health then i would say ...
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| cat gets poo on tail | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My vet is puzzled by this problem, as am I. Our healthy, fixed, male cat periodically comes in the ...
A: how strange. Like you say there is no obvious reason why your cat should get poo on to the tip of ...
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| Cat urine Odor from Outdoors | 2/27/2008 |
Q: We have several "wild cats" that are in our yard constantly. Recently, we have smelled a strong odor ...
A: it is common for feral cats to spray around doors where other cats live as a marking indicator. ...
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| Mom Cat Is Not Taking Care Of Her Baby | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My mom cat just had kittens 4 days ago. There is one that she keeps pushing away. I am able to feed ...
A: sounds like this kitten is the runt of the litter and it is quite common for mom cats to push them ...
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| needy cat | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Our persian (mixed) was spaded aprox. one week ago and its been hell ever since. She ranges to ...
A: well every cat i have ever had once home from an operation as always been a little more needy for a ...
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| spontanious abortion or still birth? | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My cat went into labor and she had 1 baby that I am not sure if it was a still birth or spontaneous ...
A: i would suggest that you take her to a vet for a check up. That is the only way you can be sure that ...
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| crazy female cat marking | 2/26/2008 |
Q: we have a very unique cat. she just turned 5 years old and cannot be fixed because she's a ...
A: wow what can i say. she certainly does sound like a handful. Unfortunately you said it yourself, she ...
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| Two Feline male cats | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old male nutered cat (Jasper) and a cat the is 5 months old(Siderman) that is ...
A: this is a common problem when you introduce a new cat to an existing pet, especially when one of ...
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| pregnant cat | 2/25/2008 |
Q: i believe my cat is almost ready to give birth. she is much larger than usual and her nipples have ...
A: no it is very difficult to know exactly when a cat is going to give birth although the extra ...
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| Brother Jealousy? | 2/24/2008 |
Q: About four months ago I adopted my two boys, Sacco and Vanzetti. They're nearly one year old brown ...
A: well this sounds all very normal behavior. I don't know if they are neutered or not, but if they are ...
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| hi | 2/24/2008 |
Q: my cat has given birth to a liter that are one month now, they have started to run around the room ...
A: if it is possible to move your kittens downstairs it would be easier for your kittens to learn to ...
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| Cats in the Vents | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Well, this is a strange situation. My elderly in-laws have 3 cats and one managed to get the air ...
A: it is unlikely that the cats are stuck, just exploring. So as soon as they get hungry enough they ...
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| Licking Cat/Kitten | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old kitten who absolutely LOVES to lick me! She only licks my boyfriend and I who ...
A: cats waking their owners in the night is a very common problem although I'm not sure that many do it ...
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| Female kittens together while in heat | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have two kittens both female, one is spayed and the other is not. The younger kitten just went ...
A: no i would say that the aggression is just a normal cat territory issue. Your spayed kitten is just ...
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| Cat driving me NUTS! | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My cat is younger than a year and just recently started cooing constantly. I mean constantly. Then ...
A: has your cat mean spayed? If not then these noises can be the sound they make when they come into ...
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| Peeing Issue | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I'm having an issue with my 4-year-old tabby. He has had a habit in the past of peeing on my bed ...
A: my cat does exactly the same. She will use her litter tray all other times but if i go away for a ...
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| New aggression in multi-cat household | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Photon, an extremely good natured 8-year-old, neutered male whom we've had since a kitten, shares ...
A: This could possibly be one of two things. Firstly there is something known as trauma aggression. ...
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| 3 Cats and my brand new puppy | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Here is the thing i used to have 6 cats 2 males and 4 females. I just recently got a puppy and have ...
A: the cats are reacting to a number of things here. Firstly their home environment has changed quite ...
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| FOOD | 2/18/2008 |
Q: CAN U PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD BE FEEDING MY 7 MONTH OLD FEMALE BENGAL WE HAVE JUST HAD HER
A: i do not have much experience with bengals and so am not sure if they would require different ...
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| intro a nw cat into a dog family | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I have a mixed lab and pitbull 8 years old, a 13 year old lab and a 19 year old cat who passed about ...
A: yes i have written a page about introducing cats to each other on my website but the process is the ...
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| Cat tracking litter everywhere | 2/17/2008 |
Q: My cat uses the box but leaves with litter on his paws.But he jumps up on the kitchen table and ...
A: the simple solution is to change the type of litter you are using to something that won't stick to ...
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| cat problem | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I have a cat who is about 1 year old. I was wondering what would happen if she is reunited with her ...
A: Unfortunately it will make no difference to your cats if they are related or not they don't have the ...
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| Are they playing? | 2/15/2008 |
Q: We recently got 2 kittens from the SPCA. We took one ginger and white male kitten (Crack) and one ...
A: OK what a lot of questions. i will try to give short answers to each if thats ok. Firstly as the ...
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| Infections in Cats | 2/14/2008 |
Q: We have 4 cats, 4 dogs, 1 goat and a number of fish. Only 2 of the cats spend time outside, with ...
A: i know that the swellings and injuries can look rather nasty but to be honest this is natural ...
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| Is my cat pregnant? | 2/14/2008 |
Q: We have a very small framed cat, about 11 months old, and we think she may be pregnant. You can ...
A: it can be quite difficult to tell if your cat is pregnant and only a vet should feel the tummy as it ...
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| reintroducing separated cats | 2/14/2008 |
Q: have 2 brothers that we adopted together @ 8 weeks old about 2 1/2 yrs ago. One recently got sick ...
A: this is a common problem and it is called trauma aggression. It is caused when something has upset ...
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| cats | 2/13/2008 |
Q: have you heard of a pill to keep female cats from breeding, cant afford to have spayed
A: no I'm afraid i have never heard of this before. If there was a pill the cost of the prescription ...
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| lump on my Bengal cat | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I found a lump on the inside of my cats leg what could it be?? it is the size of a nickel?? and a ...
A: I'm not a vet and all i can say is that it may be a bite that will go down in a few days but if it ...
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| Pooping on bed | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a long hair domestic cat that is 11 years old named Peppermint. For the last 2 months she has ...
A: yes it is likely that the pooping is caused by your other cats aggressive behavior towards her. This ...
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| strange wieghtloss | 2/11/2008 |
Q: i have a black and white manx cat that seems to have lost weight, i was petting her recently and i ...
A: in cases like this i always like to recommend that you have the cat checked in case their is a ...
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| Toilet training | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a book on toilet training my cat. I followed the directions exactly. She will ...
A: I'm afraid i have not got any experience of toilet using cats but if your cat is pooing elsewhere it ...
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| New Kitty | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a 9 month old Kitty today. I have brought her home. I have her food and water out and ...
A: ah i hope you enjoy your new kitty and I'm sorry that you have recently lost your other best friend. ...
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| Anger Issues? | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I read a little bit, and I've noticed that she doesn't seem to like her belly touched. I used to ...
A: I'm sorry I'm not a vet and i can't really give you a definite answer for this one. it does sound ...
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| Cat has been hiding... | 2/8/2008 |
Q: This evening our 2 and a half year old cat has been acting strange. I was cooking dinner and he ...
A: interesting. It is odd behavior, but unless something else has frightened him, i think you could be ...
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| my cat | 2/7/2008 |
Q: weve had our male cat olly since he was a baby, hes 2 and a 1/2 now (neutered) and we wanted to get ...
A: your right another cat for company doesn't always work out as it does all depend if he is used to ...
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| Change of behaviour - throwing up food | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My young rescue cat I have had a few months, no problems. Now she has pooed on the carpet, same ...
A: regarding bringing up her food, it could be that she has a hair ball. But if she hasn't managed to ...
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| Anger Issues? | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am almost 12 years old, and I have a kitten. She is one years old. Recently, she started being ...
A: have you checked to see if she is in any pain? Sometimes cats will become aggressive if they don't ...
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| kitten pooing in bed and other cat's meow | 2/6/2008 |
Q: . I have had my kitten for about 3 weeks, she is well looked after and recieves plenty of ...
A: Regarding the poop issue. It could be one of two things. The first is a simple one. Sometimes when a ...
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| maine coon boys and spraying | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have amaine coon kitten pure breed red tabby boy. He is almost 6 months old. I was wondering ...
A: I must admit i have never heard of the main coon not being able to breed to much later. I can't see ...
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| maine coon boys and spraying | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have amaine coon kitten pure breed red tabby boy. He is almost 6 months old. I was wondering ...
A: I'm a little confused. I am assuming that by spraying you mean when will become sexually mature as ...
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| Meowing cat | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My cat meows at night. He has free roam of the apartment, food, water, etc. If I get out of the ...
A: this is a common problem I'm afraid. Cats are most active at night and so this is when they want to ...
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| Sudden aggressive behaviour | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 week old male kitten who has a lovely nature, very affectionate, purry and playful, ...
A: if your 12 week old male kitten has not been neutered then this could explain the behavior ...
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| my catspee, but i dont know why | 2/3/2008 |
Q: PLEASE help me! i have 3 cats and 2 dogs. my problem is that my cats pee EVERYWHERE! and my parents ...
A: yes it is quite possible they will still pee on the new carpet. I know it's a bit of a problem with ...
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| urgent cat problem | 2/3/2008 |
Q: my cat is about 7 months old and seems to be having serious pain... she is continuously crying and ...
A: if you think your cat is in serious pain you must take them to be seen ASAP you wouldn't wait if it ...
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| My Cat is peeing on the couch and bed ??? | 2/2/2008 |
Q: My Cat Salem, I have rescued him and his Brother when they were 7weeks old and have them just about ...
A: you didn't mention if he was neutered or not. If not then that would be a cause. If he has then he ...
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| tom cat roaming | 2/2/2008 |
Q: i have an 8month old kitten called arther who i have started to let out on an evening when there is ...
A: try keeping him inside for a couple of weeks until he has had a chance to calm down a little more ...
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| Which is better? | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am moving from the UK to the US this summer. I have one cat and would like to take her with me, ...
A: all i can do is give you my personal opinion. The US does seem a rather cat unfriendly place to me ...
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| cat's bloated and noisy (gas) tummy | 2/1/2008 |
Q: What can you do to help an old kitty get rid of all that gas (apart from sticking a pin in her!!!) ...
A: Are you saying that your cat is constipated? If so see this page on my website for some advice ...
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| Cat Poops outside litter box | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I need help before I have cat put down. There has been no changes in the house with this cat.He is a ...
A: This may sound a bit of a nuisance but my cat will not poop in her tray if she has urinated in it ...
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| my catspee, but i dont know why | 2/1/2008 |
Q: PLEASE help me! i have 3 cats and 2 dogs. my problem is that my cats pee EVERYWHERE! and my parents ...
A: well this is a common problem. Cats urinate everywhere because of a reason, it's not because they ...
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| Traumatised Cat? | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Our cat has recently demonstrated a significant change in behaviour which we believe might be due to ...
A: poor little cat he certainly sounds like he has had a bit of a scare. His behavior does sound like ...
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| new cat in the house | 1/31/2008 |
Q: .. We have a 2 year old male, Stevie, who has been the sole kitty in the house since he was 12 weeks ...
A: you are doing all the right things unfortunately depending on the first seven weeks of any cats life ...
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| cat's bloated and noisy (gas) tummy | 1/30/2008 |
Q: What can you do to help an old kitty get rid of all that gas (apart from sticking a pin in her!!!) ...
A: it could be that something in your cats diet is causing some tummy trouble. You should not be giving ...
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| Cat won't go outside anymore & is crazy | 1/30/2008 |
Q: We recently moved from one house to another, about 25 miles away. Previously, our cat would go out ...
A: sounds like your cat has lost her confidence and has discovered that she has new competition for ...
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| Loss of my Cat | 1/29/2008 |
Q: my question is when I had to put my cat to sleep last week I had to use a vet that I had never gone ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss and it only makes it worse when you have a vet that is unsympathetic. I ...
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| Cat Weight Issue | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Here are the facts: I have a 7 y/o cat who weighs 17 lbs. I have a 2 y/o cat who weighs 13 lbs. ...
A: well the main problem sounds like lack of activity. As with us humans just dieting or eating less ...
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| cat depression | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have bought a cat from a family which they kept this cat for 3 months. There were no problem ...
A: cats sometimes get the off day just like us humans do, my own cat will have days where she appears ...
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| my cat is do any day and i think she is haveing them | 1/28/2008 |
Q: how do i no when she is about to have the baby cats
A: As the birth draws near, the queen will start to look for a place to have her kittens. She will ...
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| mr neighbours cat has moved in | 1/23/2008 |
Q: over 12 months ago my neighbours had a house fire and had to leave the property for a number of ...
A: in my opinion the cat has decided that she has a better home with you than with her other owners ...
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| FLEAS! | 1/23/2008 |
Q: HELPPPP i just found out that my cat have FLEAS! omggg I"m so worried! If my mom found out about ...
A: don;t worry this is easily tratable and is not dangerous to humans just inconvenient. Cat fleas ...
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| female/female/male | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have a female cat who has had the run of the house for 5 years, my partner has now moved over from ...
A: i am sorry i acannor give you a full answer here as i have had a bereavement in the family and do ...
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| my cat is loosing weight | 1/21/2008 |
Q: my fur baby is 13 years old and has started loosing weight she is all skin and bones . what can i ...
A: have you taken her to the vets to get her checked out? i say this because one of the most common ...
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| Cat wakes me up in studio apartment | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 4-year-old cat from a shelter a couple of months ago. Despite being in a cage for 6 ...
A: oh how i know this problem. Many people contact me about this type of behavior, it is very common ...
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| cat fur | 1/20/2008 |
Q: my cats fur appears matted and in balls on her back. How do I remove and get her fur back to ...
A: this is common in cats with long fur but can also happen to cats with short hair too. It very much ...
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| Cat;s upper mouth/lip is getting dark | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I know you're not a vet, but maybe you have an idea? I recently noticed that my cat's upper mouth or ...
A: sometimes when a cat gets a scratch once it has healed it turns dark in color and stays that way. ...
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| Cat's in heat | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have a cat that has gone into heat. I have scheduled a spay surgery but it it's two weeks away, ...
A: so sorry i haven't really come across anything that can actually stop a cat from yowling. Does she ...
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| Help with a kitten and staffy puppy living together? | 1/18/2008 |
Q: If possible I was after some advice please. I am moving to sheffield in 2 weeks and i have a ...
A: all will depend on how they were socialized during the few few weeks of thier life and if they were ...
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| Doggy Door | 1/18/2008 |
Q: We are thinking about getting a kitten but are concerned that she will try to get out through the ...
A: the only thing i can suggest is that either you have a doggy door that is activated by magnets on ...
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| automatic cat box | 1/17/2008 |
Q: i've been thinking about getting a automatic cat box for my cat and i was wondering if they actually ...
A: i know a lot of people who use these as they find it more hygienic to have a litter tray where the ...
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| Cat fightng | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I adopted two kittens 3 years ago and they are suppose to be brother and sister. The are both fixed ...
A: cats behavior is always based around territory, food, mating and personalty. Other than that cats ...
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| Cat death | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I live with a balcony. My female maine coon cat has lived in this apartment her whole life 4 years. ...
A: i am sorry to hear of your loss and in such a tragic way. The biggest mistake people make about ...
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| 10 month old male and new male kitten | 1/16/2008 |
Q: we just got our male kitten and we think our other male cat is being to rough with him...... I'm not ...
A: this sounds like normal cat territory aggression. Your first male cat is trying to intimidate your ...
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| Strange litter box behavior | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 7 month old kitten in November (He's 9 months now) and his litter box routine is ...
A: the simple answer is just because he is. The reason i say this is because my cat is exactly the ...
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| litter box | 1/15/2008 |
Q: i have had my cat for about 6 months. I have had no problems with her urinating in the litter box ...
A: i don't know how you first litter trained her but when cats really won't use their tray the best ...
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| cat suddenly dies | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My cat Bo was 3.5 years old. From the time he was born he was huge. He was approximately the size ...
A: i am so sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds to me that maybe he was born with some sort of ...
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| Mother cat mating | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My female cat is trying to mate with her male kitten! The male is only 8 months old. Can she have ...
A: cats don't have the same social rules as us and will mate with any other cat despite the ...
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| Litterbox training | 1/14/2008 |
Q: We adopted a one year old stray cat, had him neutered and declawed 1.5 weeks ago. History is ...
A: you are doing the right thing regarding the confinement litter box training as this is the general ...
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| Hissing Cat with long claws | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Oh dear what a day!!!! I had the screen door open today as it was a beautiful day. My cat got her ...
A: oh dear poor kitty. My cat gets her claws caught in the carpet when they get to long and we just ...
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| Timid Cat | 1/13/2008 |
Q: we have an 8 year old moggy who we have had for 4 years. Ever since we have had her, and in her ...
A: sadly some cats are just like this and always remain timid. However it also has a lot to do with how ...
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| My stud mates with my hands and foot!! | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Well , this is going to be an odd question! briefly speaking , my 10 month old pure pedigree Persian ...
A: sounds to me lie a frustrated male cat. These kind of actions are normal for some cats and it should ...
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| Kitten with dog | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a dog (Boo-boo). He is 5 months old (Pom) and very friendly. Now I want to adopt a cat. Are ...
A: I haven't heard of any particular problems with Poms and cats, it really is down to the individuial ...
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| Angry Kitty | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Bella is nearly three years old, and she's always been a little aggressive. We rescued her when ...
A: just why your cat is choosing to behave in this way is a mystery but what is for sure she obviously ...
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| Cats and Babies!! | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am Tanya. I have a question about cats with babies. I am currently expecting another baby, I also ...
A: yes this is all myth. The only thing i would say is that when the baby is very young don't leave the ...
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| Moving | 1/10/2008 |
Q: my predicament is this. I am moving out of moms house and was hoping to take my cat Buddy with me. ...
A: well this is tricky to answer as it is difficult to say how he will get on with three other cats and ...
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| New home for 1 year old cat | 1/10/2008 |
Q: and thanks in advance for any input you may offer!. I just moved into my new apt. My grandmother ...
A: some cats take longer than others to adjust to new people and surroundings and this could go on for ...
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| litter issues | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have three cats, all male, 4 years, 1 1/2 years, and a year old. all litter trained and up until a ...
A: don't worry this is a common occurrence and i get asked a similar question all the time. It is ...
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| cat is pooping on floor | 1/9/2008 |
Q: .. Once in a while my cat poops in my daughter's room or in front of bathroom door or on the ...
A: when a cat poops in inappropriate places it is called Middening and is another form of communication ...
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| Growling and hissing at self | 1/8/2008 |
Q: My very affectionate 8 month old cat seems to be getting attacked by invisible creatures. She'll be ...
A: her symptoms sound very similar to ones that our cat had a few years back. When we took her to the ...
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| scared kitty | 1/8/2008 |
Q: We have had our cat for a few years and she has always been a very scared kitty. She is a housecat ...
A: i think you have done the right thing for your cat. It is quite understandable that she is still ...
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| Cat urinating in the house | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have two cats, brother and sister and they are 3 years old. They are very affectionate to each ...
A: as you probably know cats use urination as form of communication. In this case she is using it to ...
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| my 3 kittens | 1/4/2008 |
Q: i have 3 kittens aged 9 months and recently bought home a new kitty 7 weeks old since new kitty ...
A: have you changed their diet at all? sometimes this is the cause. If not then the new kitty= may have ...
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| My cat's lack of appetite | 1/3/2008 |
Q: For the last week my cat has a lack of appetite and we can’t figure out what’s wrong. - Her ...
A: This is a difficult one for me to diagnose as it could be that something physical is wrong with her ...
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| my kitten mikey! | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 week old kitten called Mikey. Just recently he has become quite aggressive-even though ...
A: this is a common problem with some kittens who may have not been taught by their mothers not to be ...
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| Cat climbing curtains | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I recently hung some new curtains in my bedroom and my two cats - Calypso (1.5 yrs) and Circe (9 ...
A: you won;t deter the cats from climbing by spraying them they just don't learn that way. the best ...
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| newly adopted cat | 1/2/2008 |
Q: We adopted a male Siamese/tabby mix two months ago. He's very friendly, loves to play with my ...
A: Cats are weaned completely by their mother after about 2 months. Kittens will start to eat solid ...
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| eating | 1/2/2008 |
Q: i have recently moved and know my cat will not eat but if i take water to him he will drink a ...
A: your cat may be feeling a little insecure since the move and doesn't feel confident enough to eat. ...
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| newly adopted cat | 1/1/2008 |
Q: We adopted a male Siamese/tabby mix two months ago. He's very friendly, loves to play with my ...
A: if he is a very young cat then his energy levels will be high. Also if he is not neutered he will ...
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| timid cat | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have 3 cats, all female,2 tabbys and a black and white.Ever since i brought the two tabbys home 3 ...
A: since it has been so long since you first brought home the two tabbys i would suspect that your ...
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| Maine Coon Kittens | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have two Maine coon kittens. One female, about 4 months old, and a male, about 9 months old, both ...
A: both your kittens are now at sexual maturity and can now mate. Normally it recommended that you have ...
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| Cant open eye | 12/30/2007 |
Q: My cat cant open his eye as he get gunk stuck in his eye. My mum cleans his eye with a wet cotton ...
A: Have you taken the cat to the vet to see if he has an eye infection. If he doesn't have an infection ...
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| Kitty Wake-Up Calls | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Is there any way to train kitty not to wake you up so early in the morning? I recently adopted 2 ...
A: i really don't think there is a way to train a cat not to do this. I myself have a cat who wakes us ...
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| VOVAL CAT AT NITE IN BED | 12/28/2007 |
Q: my kitten peanut is purrrfect, except one thing that is ruining the sleep i need. peanut will want ...
A: the main reason a cat does this at night is because this is a normal time for a cat to be most ...
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| 2 questions about my kitty! | 12/28/2007 |
Q: my name is Nicole and I'm 13. i have a orange tabby named dizzy, were guessing hes about 7 or so ...
A: i can not answer your first question about training a cat to do tricks as this not something i have ...
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| friends and enemies? | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I adopted two cats from a shelter that i work at. the female (cleo) is 5, the male(billy) is 4. I ...
A: well from what you have described it does sound like very normal behavior to me. I have never known ...
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| Neutered Cat Peeing On Clothes | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I keep my litter box clean for the most part. My cat is around 9 and he is neutered. Has been ...
A: this could be a behavior problem as cats use urine as a marking sign and this often happens when ...
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| help! | 12/23/2007 |
Q: My cat has recently started to growl and hiss at my boyfriend, she runs and hides from him all the ...
A: the first thing to do is to make sure that she is not injured anywhere. Sometimes this behavior is ...
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| feral cat | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I just adopted wild cat I have never seen such a mean cat and i have had cats for years have four ...
A: my truthful answer is sometimes but not often. the best you may expect is that he will except maybe ...
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| Too many cats | 12/21/2007 |
Q: Ok, I adpoted a feral kitten from my work (male) He is very loving to me and has it made at my ...
A: well what can i say,it really is a decision for you to make. if the cat is a feral and you don't ...
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| Kitten odor (non-litter box) | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I adopted 2 sister kittens a couple of weeks ago. They are about 3 months old now and got a clean ...
A: yes sorry i did mean spaying. bicarbonate of soda is the same as baking soda I would ask someone ...
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| Introducing a new cat | 12/20/2007 |
Q: My question concerns introducing a 4yr old neutered female cat to two 6 month old neutered male ...
A: unfortunately there are no guarantees that they won't spray as this is often how cats assert their ...
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| Kitten odor (non-litter box) | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I adopted 2 sister kittens a couple of weeks ago. They are about 3 months old now and got a clean ...
A: this is a fascinating question as I've never been asked this before or not at least in these ...
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| seperating cats | 12/19/2007 |
Q: i have a question about seperating my cats. They are sisters from the same litter,and they've grown ...
A: no one really knows if a cat can remember people and cats from their past. But all i can tell you is ...
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| new kitten/ established kitten fights | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Just a quick question about my two cats. I have a 6 month old desexed female burmese whom we have ...
A: It sounds as if you are being very sensible about the whole situation and realizing that the cats ...
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| attention seeking | 12/18/2007 |
Q: any advice as to why my (often crazy) mog lara has pinched an insole cushion from my shoe & started ...
A: It is not causing her any harm to have the insole (as long as it isn't one of those with odor ...
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| attention seeking | 12/17/2007 |
Q: any advice as to why my (often crazy) mog lara has pinched an insole cushion from my shoe & started ...
A: yes your right she is displaying her natural hunting behavior and she is bringing you the insole as ...
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| kittens hiding | 12/16/2007 |
Q: i think my kitten has gone under the floor and cant find her any ware. she is very nerves and wont ...
A: it very much depends on how long she has been under the floor boards and if there are plenty of ways ...
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| inappropriate defecating and urinating | 12/15/2007 |
Q: We have recently adopted two female 8 year old sister cats. One is clearly more dominant, but is not ...
A: this as classic territory marking and your cat is trying to make herself feel at home as it were. I ...
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| Litter training kittens | 12/15/2007 |
Q: my name is Jennifer Stefaroi i am getting a kitten this coming tuesday and i have all the supplies i ...
A: Regarding your kitten i would say that it would be best to give him a period of time to get used to ...
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| loss of hair | 12/14/2007 |
Q: hi my 8 week old kitten has lost some fur around her neck and it looks quite sore and scabby could ...
A: it is very difficult for me to diagnose this and it really is something that a vet would need to ...
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| Litter training kittens | 12/14/2007 |
Q: my name is Jennifer Stefaroi i am getting a kitten this coming tuesday and i have all the supplies i ...
A: Also i have included my page about litter training. Hope these are helpful to you Kate ...
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| feline vaginal smelly secretion | 12/14/2007 |
Q: My 10 month old spayed cat has a strong smelling vaginal secretion that just started today. The ...
A: That does not sound good at all, i would strongly recommend that you take her to the vet as it may ...
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| cat | 12/14/2007 |
Q: My 4 month old cat is rubbing her bottom on the carpet after using the litter box. She has been ...
A: This is a strange one, especially if she has been checked by a vet. It could just be a strange habit ...
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| What if......? | 12/13/2007 |
Q: my name is Kimberly and i'm 11. What if you see a cat on the street and want to take it home but ...
A: Well i agree with your parents for the first question, you shouldn't just pick up cats from the ...
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| stuffy nose | 12/13/2007 |
Q: If the cat has a simple cold or a little infection, how can we get the right medicine without having ...
A: If a cat just has a simple cold the only thing you can really do is allow the cat some quiet time in ...
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| Cats continuing to pee on bed(s) | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have read the q & a on this issue here and continue to have problems. We took both cats, one male ...
A: well it does seem as if you have tried a lot of things to get this problem sorted out. Please take a ...
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| missing kittens and odd mom | 12/12/2007 |
Q: this morning they have disappered and mum is acting odd, i have searched high and low and cant find ...
A: how weird. I really don't think she has eaten them, this is not something cats do. I don't know ...
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| Cat Slobbering | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My cat slobbers when he purrs, he has always done this. When he is happy and content and purring he ...
A: my cat does exactly the same and as far as i am aware is perfectly natural. I think it is often ...
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| Cryin & bitin kitty | 12/11/2007 |
Q: my kitten is just over 9weeks old and with his sister he bites her when he is playing and she crys ...
A: Your kitten is displaying the normal interaction with siblings. This is how they learn how to hunt ...
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| skiddish kitten | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have just adopted a 14 week old kitten from an adoption agency. I brought it home and did the ...
A: the only other thing i can suggest is too spread each other scent around the home so that they get ...
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| HELP! | 12/9/2007 |
Q: My cat Stormy is 3/4 years old. She recently had a urine problem. The vet gave her an antibiotic. ...
A: take her back to the vets immediately, it sounds like a very bad infection. Also try to make sure ...
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| Not Tamed Himalayan Cats | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I adopted about a month ago two pure bred himalayan cats. They are super beautiful. But they have a ...
A: this is a problem as cats learn about feeling safe and getting used to to people etc in the first ...
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| introducing two cats | 12/9/2007 |
Q: We made a mistake of introducing a 11 weeks female kitten to our 11 month male kitten. they are ...
A: this is a common problem and it sounds as if you are being very sensible and realistic about the ...
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| scratching! | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 yr. old female Siamese. She scratches and licks so hard she's getting bumps and losing ...
A: this sounds very familiar to me as my cat was the same, flea free but was scratching herself like ...
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| Cat bites | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My cat (male) is with me since he was born. He is 1.5 years old. He bites ,attacks to my feet and ...
A: your cat is only showing learned behavior so can't be blamed for his actions. He thinks this is ...
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| Constant animosity | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My family owns two adult female cats (Lily and Daisy). We got them at a Petsmart when they were ...
A: normally when this type of behavior shows itself between two cats that have previously got on ...
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| Cat licks my fingers after cigarettes | 12/7/2007 |
Q: my name is James. I smoke cigarettes and I make sure not to smoke in my house for fear of my cat's ...
A: yes i have heard of this before. cats are often attracted by strong smelling and sometimes rather ...
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| Cat bites | 12/5/2007 |
Q: My cat (male) is with me since he was born. He is 1.5 years old. He bites ,attacks to my feet and ...
A: when he was a kitten did you play with him with your hands? This can often be a problem later on ...
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| cat mean to kid | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My cat Luv, is usually a very nice loving (indoor)cat. My live-in boyfriend and I have had her for ...
A: there is no easy answer to this as it sounds like she see's the child as a rival for her territory. ...
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| Cat Uses Litterbox Inconsistently | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I adopted my cat about 4 years ago from a shelter. She was about 1 year old at the time. She has ...
A: this is difficult for me to answer as i do not know what measures you have taken to train her in the ...
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| Distubed kitty | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My mom died in april of this year and i inherited her giant loving male chocolate point himalayan... ...
A: well what can i say, it really does sound like a difficult question to answer especially if you say ...
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| Distubed kitty | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My mom died in april of this year and i inherited her giant loving male chocolate point himalayan... ...
A: I'm sorry sorry to hear about your mother and also about your cats story. I truly belive that cats ...
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| Cat needs constant attention | 12/3/2007 |
Q: About a month ago, my roommate brought her cat from her mothers house to live with the two of us. ...
A: this sounds like a very insecure cat and he he is displaying symptoms of separation anxiety. He may ...
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| My cat Teddy Bear | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My cat Teddy Bear died suddenly without any warning. She wasn't yet 2, yet after bringing her in one ...
A: in these sorts of cases where a death of a pet is unexpected and unusual i would also recommend that ...
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| My Cat Sophia | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Sophia, has developed a habit of pooping behind the TV. I can't block her from getting back there ...
A: there is no easy answer to this kind of problem i am afraid. The first thing is to make sure your ...
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| Suckling | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My two kittens, both brothers, are 4 months old (I had two as company for each other while I'm out ...
A: the recommended time for neutering is between 4 - 6 months old. After that time they have reached ...
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| Cats and dog | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I have 2 cats a male and a female, both neutered and they just lose so much hair, its unbelievable. ...
A: i know exactly what you mean about the excessive cat hair loss. All my life i have cats and their ...
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| Suckling | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My two kittens, both brothers, are 4 months old (I had two as company for each other while I'm out ...
A: I don't know how old the kitten were when they were removed from their mother. This sort of behavior ...
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| new kitten? | 12/1/2007 |
Q: we have just acquired a new kitten who is very young just 5 weeks. but the mother was being ...
A: Ah poor little thing. Yes it would have been too early for the kitten to have been taught by it's ...
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| my cat | 11/28/2007 |
Q: sorry you said three months when the cat will wean the kittens off her, our kittens have already got ...
A: Whoops sorry my fault yes it is around four weeks that they start to get teeth and should start to ...
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| Help!!! Cat and dog not getting along | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My cat who has lived with us for 3 years is very shy and timid, she does not like to go out and does ...
A: Oh dear it sounds like you do have a very shy and nervous cat there. I must assume that the cat was ...
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| my cat | 11/28/2007 |
Q: i mean the mother has been making what sounds like a quiet phone ringing sound a lot and doesnt stop ...
A: A mother cat will clean up the young kit |
