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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Aubi | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: Ali, You answered my email, regarding my cat Aubi, on February 3rd. I just wanted to tell you that I ... A: Penny, I'm so very sorry to hear that... My thoughts and prayers are with you. You obviously loved ... | |
| Small bald spot? | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I was playing with my almost two year old kitty today when I saw something strange on her inner ... A: Jessica, To be on the safe side I'd take this baby to the vet just to confirm that what's going on ... | |
| Cat Behaviour | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old cat that I rescued from the humane society 5 years ago. 3 years ago I brought ... A: Jen, My first suggestion would be to have your kitty evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as ... | |
| Cat Behaviour | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old cat that I rescued from the humane society 5 years ago. 3 years ago I brought ... A: Jen, I think I'd like to know a bit more about the situation before I form an opinion and give any ... | |
| i have a queen and i am worried | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: i have a Himalayan Queen, she is 22 months old. the thing is that she became in heat and i got her ... A: Mocca, If your queen held to the mating on December 7th I would expect her to be due to give birth ... | |
| My cat is throwing up | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I have just adopted a new healthy kitten. I read that cats are territorial and may have a loss of ... A: Jessie, This doesn't sound like it's the result of a new kitten coming into your home... It sounds ... | |
| cat fouling on own grass lawn | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: Really hope you can advise. I have 3 cats, one has always gone outside and is not causing any ... A: Carolyn, Unfortunately I'm not aware of any training techniques that would specifically stop the ... | |
| cat fouling on own grass lawn | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: Really hope you can advise. I have 3 cats, one has always gone outside and is not causing any ... A: Carolyn, This has the potential to be a difficult situation and I'm not sure which of the following ... | |
| My Cat's Obsessive Licking | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: For some time my 10 year old cat Genesis has been licking an inordinate amount of time. A lot was ... A: Amanda, I completely feel your pain on this one! My 13 year old tortie had a fetish for obsessively ... | |
| kitten constipation | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: We have four five day old kittens an i read the condensed milk theory an thts awsom...only one wont ... A: Matt, I wouldn't recommend feeding condensed milk... It has too much lactose, not enough fat or ... | |
| obese cat | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: female calico. The previous owner say she is only 2-years old. Say that after she was spayed she ... A: Patricia, I would first suggest that your kitty is examined by a veterinarian to ensure that there ... | |
| My Kitten is throwing up? | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: *****Please be aware that I am NOT asking for vet advice here!!! I am merely asking what the best ... A: Kellie, Based on what you've described I would say that this baby girl is sick. She sounds like she ... | |
| 17 year old feeding problem | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 17 year old, white oriental cross cat that I am having trouble with feeding. She has other ... A: Glenys, Given the age of your kitty there could be any number of medical reasons for her weight ... | |
| Young Kitten Weaning | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I found a young kitten a few weeks ago who was constantly being abandoned by her mother. After the ... A: Kellie, Given that this baby isn't gaining weight as she should be I would recommend that you don't ... | |
| Can cat urine make cats sick? | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I recently rescued a pair of kittens from a house where an owner was keeping a bevy ... A: Tania, Unhygienic and somewhat crowded conditions such as those you describe can cause respiratory ... | |
| Himalayan cat | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: My cat has developed a lot of sneezing, wheezing and coughing the past 2 seasons. Can I give her ... A: Sally, This is an issue that should be addressed with your veterinarian - typically cats don't ... | |
| Cat poop stuck to their bum | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: This is a very gross problem but i have two Maine Coon Kittens and a couple a times a month they use ... A: Katlyn, This is a fairly common problem with long haired cats. My suggestion is to have a groomed ... | |
| Newborn Kitten | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a six day old kitten that I rescued from my yard, mom abandoned her at just 1 day of age. ... A: Saidy, Sounds like this little girl is very tiny for her age... I'd like to see her weighing in at ... | |
| Newborn Kitten | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a six day old kitten that I rescued from my yard, mom abandoned her at just 1 day of age. ... A: Saidy, In looking at the photo you've enclosed of Miracle I have one concern - her belly seems ... | |
| My cat is oozing stuff from his rectum!!! | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: My cat started out urinating on the carpet no where near the liter box, then crying loud, then ... A: Tam, This kitty is clearly in distress and should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. He may ... | |
| Neutered male in heat | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: We neutered our cat 4 months ago and all went well. Now as we approach the fall season our cat meows ... A: With a tom that's had a vasectomy he still has his testicles which produce the hormones that tell ... | |
| Orphan Kitten | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: Okay, I'll try to shorten this longs story: My sister found 3 orphan kittens by her house (there's ... A: Vilma, Your kitten is very precious. I must say that the best thing for her social and physical ... | |
| Neutered male in heat | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: We neutered our cat 4 months ago and all went well. Now as we approach the fall season our cat meows ... A: Ted, This is likely residual behaviour. Some toms will act as though they're intact from time to ... | |
| what type of cat is mine? | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: Ok this cat is very big one of biggest ive seen, we have had her for 14 years so shes old, shes ... A: Nick, It looks to me as if Zella is a mixed breed, domestic short hair brown and white tabby... She ... | |
| Behavorial | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions. First of all I have 4 cats ranging from 1 to 9 years of age. I have ... A: Ellen, Is your Balinese a recent addition to your family? Sometimes an improper introduction can ... | |
| cat identification | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: i am currently fostering a kitten, a neighbor moved and claimed she couldn't catch her cat, i told ... A: Korina, This kitty looks like a mixed breed kitty, in her case she'd be referred to as a domestic ... | |
| 19 yr old female cat is loosing hair in clumps | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: My cat has gotten thinner as she gets older, now she's loosing chunks of hair at a time. I see large ... A: D, I would suspect that your kitty may have an issue with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) ... | |
| On the right track with Introductions | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 year old female cat and my fiance has two male cats that are a little over a year old. ... A: Sarah, Some hissing, growling and swatting is completely normal after cats meet face to face for ... | |
| Sick Mama Cat | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: If only I could go to a vet! My wife and I are living in southern Tanzania for the Peace Corps, and ... A: Moss, Given that mama is experiencing this pain so soon after giving birth suggests that it very ... | |
| cat biting | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: We have a 3 yr. old all black cat we adopted when she was a few weeks old. She ended up on a vet's ... A: Rose, It sounds like what you are describing is petting induced aggression, meaning that your cat ... | |
| new born kittens | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: My persian cat had kittens 2 nights ago, the first she cleaned and ate the afterbirth the second ... A: Sara, I'm a little concerned that something might be wrong with momma or her kitten, it's a good ... | |
| A very needy cat | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: We have two cats, one about a year old and one about 7yrs old. Just recently, within the past couple ... A: Darrin, Given that this behavioral change is fairly recent and your kitty's behavior is so out of ... | |
| Kittens are eating the carpet! | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I am writing for more suggestions on how to manage kitten chewing behavior. I have 3 almost-5 month ... A: Jaime, Have you considered laying down plastic runners til the kittens are a little older? It might ... | |
| herniated diaphragm in cat | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: Wendy had the same exact question I have regarding my cat,that I rescued from a neighbor after what ... A: Karen, Unfortunately I must be the bearer of bad news... This is a very serious injury, in fact ... | |
| Stray very shy female kitten | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Myself and my boyfriend adopted 2 stray kittens (male & female) about 7 weeks ago (they are roughly ... A: Myriam, Just like people kittens differ in personality - some are simply more outgoing than others. ... | |
| cat stroke | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: She now cannot move, is in a constant arched position and her eyes are staring. She responds only ... A: Lisa, This is a medical emergency! Your kitten must see a vet immediately to determine what's going ... | |
| Houdini Kitty | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: My mom and I purchased a short hair Persian a few months ago and had him neutered when he turned ... A: Megan, You could invest in a Scat Mat - this is a clear mat that delivers a mild static shock when ... | |
| A question ab0ut my two cats | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I have great news; Dewey is doing much better! He hardly ever sneezes, and his sniffles went away! ... A: Maria, Introductions take time, it sounds like what you're seeing is normal behaviour so just tough ... | |
| sad history and trouble with cats | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: As a kitten my cat, Claire, was owned by a couple in their shared apartment, but when they broke up ... A: Ali, Although Claire has a sad story before coming to live with you I'm not sure that this has any ... | |
| My kitten with sniffles | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: My new kitten Dewey, who is now 10 weeks old, (I attached a picture) has been sneezing latly and has ... A: Maria, It sounds to me like you might be describing an upper respiratory infection. Upper ... | |
| beyond introduction & now fighting agressively. | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently move in to fiance's home that already has 2 male cats & brought over my 2 male cats. Our ... A: Jorge, I would not recommend sprinkling baby powder on the cats - it's not good for their ... | |
| cats | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 kittens that appeared at my doorstep this a.m. 8/2. They both have sore eyes - one which ... A: Kat, It sounds like at least one of these babies might have any number of issues happening ranging ... | |
| placenta did not come out of queen | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a cat who had 3 little kittens. She only birthed one placenta in the beginning. it feels like ... A: Schelbi, Your queen needs to see a veterinarian so that if she has retained a kitten she can be ... | |
| cat's breed query | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I couple of months back,I kitten strayed into my backyard. When I tried to approach her, she seemed ... A: Anamika, Your kitten looks like a domestic shorthair calico kitty with tabby markings to me, ... | |
| Ways to increase my cat's low blood count? | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: My 2 year old cat was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia in December 2010. Since then shes been on ... A: Charniece, I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty's health... Unfortunately beyond a transplant of ... | |
| Terrified cat | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm really hoping you can help. My cat all of a sudden is terrified of life, which is really ... A: Ben, I have a few questions for you that will hopefully give me a better idea of why your kitty has ... | |
| Traumatized cat and litter box issues | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: About six months ago, my husband and I rescued a cat (Lia) that had been abandoned. She is 3 and a ... A: Questions about inappropriate elimination come my way quite frequently, in an attempt to provide pet ... | |
| Groomed kitty sparks aggresion | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I have two cat's that have been living as best friends for the past year, ive had Crystal for 6 ... A: Melisa, It sounds to me like your Jade became afraid when Crystal came home smelling and looking ... | |
| feline bloating | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Found an apparently abandoned young cat. He was very scared, but finally let me pick up and take ... A: Bonnie, Be sure to keep this little guy isolated from your resident cats as there are a number of ... | |
| Mother cat birthing one kitten | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: Our cat is about 2 years old. She got pregnant from our male who is now fixed. She gave birth to ... A: Yvonne, This kitty should see a vet ASAP as there probably are more babies inside and it isn't ... | |
| kittens | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 litters of kittens and they are all under one months old, I also have 11 adult cats. Most ... A: Beth, Your vet is the only one who can dispense safe medication to treat fleas on babies so ... | |
| Vet can not diagnose | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I took in a stray cat about 3 years ago. She seemed healthy a little skinny, but over all health ... A: Amber & Yitty, My concern with this situation is the fact that so many conditions can cause ... | |
| my kitty | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: my cat's eye is swollen. and its got nasty like stuff in it and it leaks a lot. i have been cleaning ... A: Samantha, It sounds to me based on your description like your cat probably has a really severe eye ... | |
| cat flea's | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: my friend in Greece was recomended Pubey spray for cat fea's ,i have never heard of it in UK,and ... A: Dee, Personally I would stick with Revolution - your vet can give this to you by prescription and ... | |
| Stray kitten | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: 2 days ago my 7 yr old daughter brought home an obviously stray kitten. Aside from some minor ... A: Renee, This is definitely odd and the kitten should be examined by a vet to determine what's going ... | |
| My cats front portion is swelling | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: my cat got involved in a fight with a big male cat she is about 10 months old after the fight she ... A: Amna, Unfortunately this kitty probably has an abscess that requires medical treatment by a ... | |
| larvae or what | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: Found this on my kitten while brushing her, hope you can ID this, I have found at least seven or so ... A: Lana, I think it definitely does look like larvae of some sort. I'd suggest getting a second ... | |
| kittens having kittens | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I take care of a colony of cats. Recently I have found 2 dead flattened and decomposed carcases of ... A: JoAnne, Unfortunately the odds of a 6-7 month old mom having a litter of kittens that survives ... | |
| Agressive cat towards kittens | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I've never owned a cat but 2 months ago my son had to work abroad for a couple of months and asked ... A: Suzanna, Unfortunately this is normal behaviour for an intact male to display with young kittens - ... | |
| 4 week old kitten doesn't walk, but scoots | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a stray cat group and one of the females had 5 kittens in her first litter. She brought one ... A: Cherie, Unfortunately I am not a veterinarian so I can't diagnose what's wrong with this baby, but ... | |
| My cat gave birth to a dead kitten | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: This is my cats first litter she had a kitten yesterday at 11am, 2nd at 1pm, 3rd at 5pm 4th at ... A: Hollyann, Sometimes in nature there aren't any easy answers, unfortunately mother cats do sometimes ... | |
| my cat had kittens | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: .. So i have two cats both sisters.. about four days ago one of them had four kittens and the other ... A: Deanna, This is completely normal behaviour between sisters or related female cats when they have ... | |
| Retained kitten and spay | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: Rescued a pregnant cat. She had kittens 2 days a go. A very small amount of bright red blood ... A: Theresa, If there is a stillborn kitten to be removed surgically it's better for your rescued queen ... | |
| My Mothers 14 year old cat is very thin and wont eat or drink and has had 2 fits tonight | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I really am worried about my Mums cat, I live in a different house to her but she really needs some ... A: Katie, Are the Blue Cross animal hospitals subsidized? Could you possibly make payment arrangements ... | |
| owning 2 cats | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have a 2 year old female cat. She is fixed and we are thinking of getting ... A: Joe, So long as you introduce the new kitten properly and intend to spay/neuter him/her there ... | |
| cats gums | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I am very concerned my cat had pink gums a few months back now I have noticed they are black,is this ... A: Cindy, Absolutely, any changes like this should be assessed by a veterinarian promptly because the ... | |
| post delivery swelling. | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I have recently taken in an adorably cuddly black kitten, only to find out she was expecting. She ... A: Jennifer, It sounds to me like this baby girl needs to see a veterinarian to ensure that there ... | |
| Cat health | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a long haired cat that us about 6 years old. She has seen the vet and he said her bloodwork ... A: Jamie, I do have a few questions that might help me to get a better sense of what's happening with ... | |
| male cat | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: .. i have a male cat 1.5 years old , and i have made him a Castration operation 1 year ago , but i ... A: Rawd, If your cat was indeed castrated (the testicles were removed) and not given a vasectomy (the ... | |
| mysterious cat fight in apartment | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 8 month old male not yet neutered and we live in an apartment on the 5th floor. I came home ... A: Nancy, I have absolutely no idea how your cat was injured but it does sound like he needs fairly ... | |
| my cat | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: when can my new kittens be touch A: Nathan, Provided that you are over 12 and handle the kittens very gently while staying close to ... | |
| Aggressive Behavior - Unneutered cat | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I am the happy owner of a 8 month old kitten. Since we got him, he has been the sweetest thing until ... A: John, Sexually mature toms (and the male cats are sexually mature from about 6 months of age ... | |
| Orphaned baby kittens in the rainforest | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I are volunteers in a remote section of Costa Rica. We just found 3 baby kittens ... A: Ryan, The first thing that needs to happen with these babies is to stop giving them cow's milk ... | |
| please i need your help | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: my cat just delivered 4 kittens one of them is really small in size compared to the others and since ... A: Sarah, I would recommend packing mom and kittens up and taking them to your veterinarian. The vet ... | |
| ok to groom a cat? | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: We have a domestic long-haired cat, almost 2 years old. He constantly sheds fur, even during our ... A: Anna, To be honest I don't typically recommend that cats are groomed when it comes to shaving them ... | |
| What is wrong with my cat? | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I think my cat needs to see a veterinary but I am not sure. My cat he is throwing up. And I just ... A: Ashley, Your kitty is having a serious medical emergency - he needs to see a veterinarian ... | |
| foster cat | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have two male Siberian cats, one almost 2 the other almost 1. We are currently fostering a female ... A: Kim, Ultimately when introducing a new cat to the household I don't recommend that they meet face ... | |
| cat's unusual labor | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: My cat Lilly, is a little over a year old, & this is her 1st pregnancy. She went into labor on ... A: Heidi, No it is not normal for a cat to take several days to deliver their babies - no more so than ... | |
| cat labor | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I woke up this morning to my cat having one kitten. i believe she has stopped her contractions. but ... A: Lilly, Your cat should see a vet ASAP in order to increase the chances that the remaining kittens ... | |
| Shaking? Or is it from her purr? | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: We just adopted a Himalayan Siamese kitten, she is 9 weeks old, and yesterday was her first day away ... A: Desiree & James, What a cute baby! I'm not sure that the breed history that you've been given is ... | |
| persian cat in labor | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: How long is too long for a persian to be in labor? She started panting around 11am today and now she ... A: Kim, This momma should see a vet immediately in order to have the best possible chance of the ... | |
| Red Eye | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: i have a 3 yr old Himilayan siamese cross. Last October he had red eye, I took him to the Vet and he ... A: Gregg, Based on the fact that you've said that your kitty is yellow in the ears and mouth my ... | |
| What is the breed of my cats | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Thanx for giving us time to get benefit of ur experience i have a cat and i really wanna know what ... A: Mrmr, Although I'm not an expert on purebred cats by any means I'd say that your 1st kitty has some ... | |
| attacking cat | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: Why has my 11 year old cat suddenly taken to attacking my daughter, husband and my other cat. This ... A: Fiona, My recommendation given the sudden onset of this kitty's aggressive behaviour would be to ... | |
| one black paw pad | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: My cat is 18 yrs old and one front paw pad is now black, it used to be pink. It is not swollen and ... A: Ethne, Any sudden change like this in an older cat should always be assessed by a licensed ... | |
| sick newborn kitten | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Kitten is one of a litter of 4, 13 days old. As of today, mother is rejecting the sick kitten, ... A: Barbara, Unfortunately you can't stop mom from rejecting this kitten - she knows instinctively that ... | |
| at witts end and injured... | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I am a cat mom,I rescued some years ago a male russian blue who was dumped in the street and at that ... A: Alexandra, There are a few of your responses that make me think that there are some little things ... | |
| at witts end and injured... | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a cat mom,I rescued some years ago a male russian blue who was dumped in the street and at that ... A: Alexandra, I believe that there are ways to help Duchess that don't involve psychotropic drugs like ... | |
| cat neck spasms | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: off late while playing hes been experiencing neck spams he cant move his neck to the left and his ... A: Ayesha, Could he possibly have fallen off of a high piece of furniture and hit his head? Sometimes ... | |
| cat neck spasms | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: off late while playing hes been experiencing neck spams he cant move his neck to the left and his ... A: Ayesha, This behaviour sounds a odd to me - it's possible that your kitty may have some sort of ... | |
| Sad cat | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I recently adopted 2 6-month old male kittens. I have a 16 and a 5 year old neutered male cat. I ... A: Amy, I have a few questions that will hopefully help me to get a better understanding of what ... | |
| Cat pregnancy | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I thought my cat was pregnant because my male cat got her several times before he went into get ... A: Jen, Your cat might very well be pregnant, in fact if it's been roughly 63-65 days since she had ... | |
| Cats | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Hi my name is Sophie and I would like to know how you would know your cat is having a baby? A: I have a few questions to ask you in order to get a better idea of why you think that your kitty ... | |
| Smi-Ferrel Paw Injury | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Have cared for a male homeless cat for couple years now. He is passive, not vocal, avoids aggressive ... A: Gary, My recommendation would be to see about borrowing a humane live trap, baiting it with ... | |
| my 5month old cat has just been diagnosed with kidney failure | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: my kitten went to the vets to be spayed and has drastically gone down hill since.4 days after the ... A: Rebecca, This is a really odd occurence in such a young kitten. I really think that you need to get ... | |
| Need Help Now | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I know that you are not a doctor, and that this is only advice and I should take my kitty to the ... A: Brittany, I'm not 100% sure exactly what's happening here but to me it sounds more like injuries to ... | |
| kitten wont eat | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a six week old female kitten she has not eaten all day and has been doing nothing but ... A: Jimmy, At 6 weeks old your kitten is very young, too young to be away from her mom - for future ... | |
| Thinking of getting a cat | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: ever since my cousin got one and i got to know cats since. I really consider myself a cat lover; if ... A: Salim, While having someone come in and take care of food, water and litter once a day is perfectly ... | |
| Three month old female kitten | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I recently brought in an outside recently abandoned pregnant female cat in October. She gave birth ... A: Annie, This is rather rude behaviour on the part of your older cat - it's a dominant behaviour that ... | |
| Thinking of getting a cat | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: ever since my cousin got one and i got to know cats since. I really consider myself a cat lover; if ... A: Salim, I see no reason why you couldn't provide a great home for a cat, provided of course that ... | |
| Cleft Lip | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a cat that's 11 months old and I want to go get her spayed, but I'm not sure if the vets will ... A: Kaley, So long as your kitty's cleft lip doesn't extend into her palate I don't see why your vet ... | |
| Big cat vs new kitten.HELP | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: my un-neutered cat(2 years) keeps meowing and attacking our new kitten.the kitten defends himself by ... A: Kelly, There are a couple of reasons that your male keeps attacking your kitten - first because ... | |
| Jimney 18 calico cat | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have an in house female 18yr old calico cat, that has been bleeding light pink blood from the ... A: Patricia, Jimney should be assessed by a veterinarian ASAP as this may be an indication that ... | |
| could my cat have an UTi | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a male cat here when he tries to use the bathroom and just a little bit is coming out and he ... A: Mindy, This is a medical emergency, your cat may have a blocked urinary tract or a urinary tract ... | |
| Weird Cat Event | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble figuring out an odd cat problem. My 9 month old cat has twice in the last month ... A: Shelia, Please remember that I am not a veterinarian and therefore I cannot diagnose any ailment or ... | |
| eating habits | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Our Siamese cat doen not chew her kibble. Is this a common problem? And how can we get her to chew ... A: Becky, It's not uncommon for some cats, especially those with dental disease not to chew kibble. ... | |
| pet loss | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: i have just lost my cat after she was cruelly run over, she was sister to my male cat and they were ... A: Debbie, I'm so very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your precious girl, my heart breaks for ... | |
| Diarrhea | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: My mom and I have a two month old kitten we just got a couple weeks ago and he's having a diarrhea ... A: Megan, The fact that the kitten is sleeping more than he was before is also a worrying sign, it ... | |
| Diarrhea | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: My mom and I have a two month old kitten we just got a couple weeks ago and he's having a diarrhea ... A: Megan, This kitten could have an intolerance to the type of food he's being fed or his diarrea ... | |
| My poor kitty | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I got two sister cats from a rescue place. They are two sisters and the complete opposite. I was ... A: Delia, Based on the history that you've provided it wouldn't be a bad idea to have this kitten ... | |
| lose of weight | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old female tabby cat which was over weight. So i put her on food to reduce her ... A: Anna, This is a tough question to answer because there are other medical issues that might be ... | |
| Science Fair Project | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: Does a cat depend on its sense of smell their whole life? Is a cat's sense of taste based on its ... A: Sabirna, I'm happy to be able to help you with your science project, here are the answers to the ... | |
| vomiting cat | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a thirteen year old neutered male half Manx house cat. He is usually fed a mix of cat food ... A: Asher, Your original answer can be found below the line. I wouldn't recommend supplementing your ... | |
| Please help | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a Ragdoll cat who is indoors only. She is scared of everyone out side my family. It takes her ... A: Maria, In order to get a better picture of why Winnie is vomiting fairly frequently I have a few ... | |
| Canned Pumpkin | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have read and heard that canned (pureed) pumpkin has many benefits for cats (I have 4- ages 4-12 ... A: Cheryl, Canned pumpkin is a great source of fibre for cats who have issues with constipation or ... | |
| Low cost spaying | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I live in TN, and someone told me about a place in Nashville where you can get your cat spayed for ... A: Gretta, You may want to check out http://www.petassistancenetwork.com/tn/spay_neuter_programs.php ... | |
| 13yr cat not eating acting sickly | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: My 13 year old cat Bubbles has not being acting normal for about a month not. The last 2 or 3 weeks ... A: Tara, Clearly lab tests haven't uncovered why Bubbles is so sick, maybe he needs further testing ... | |
| Hi Ali, | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I've Recently adopted two kittens of 1.5 months just 6 days ago. I had given them cow's milk for 3 ... A: Mariyam, It's never okay to deprive such young kittens of food for 24 hours, their bodies are much ... | |
| newly adopted/ rescued stray/dumped kitten | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have brought in a stray/dumped female cat and is about 1/4 size smaller than my 6.5 month old male ... A: Jennifer, Congrats on your new little foundling friend. Ultimately because many people fail to ... | |
| 4 month old kitten, spayed a day ago still hasn't gone to the bathroom | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm writing because my fiance and i just adopted a 4 month old male kitten from our local animal ... A: Jessica, While some cats react poorly to stress and may not use the litterbox for 12 hours or even ... | |
| Traumatized males-reintroduction | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: We have a 22-lb part Bengal male (Joey) who is about 7 years old, and a 15-lb marmalade male who we ... A: Carol, I think that between the use of the alternative therapies I've recommended in my previous ... | |
| Tonk with Cloth Toy | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: My female blue mink tonkinese (approximately 8 years old) loves to play fetch with a ball. Often, ... A: Scott, There are a few different theories on this one ranging from what some behaviorists believe ... | |
| Traumatized male cats | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: We have a 22-lb part Bengal male (Joey) who is about 7 years old, and a 15-lb marmalade male who we ... A: Carol, As I mentioned in my initial answer I don't recommend dosing your little ones orally. You ... | |
| Why is my cat peeing and pooping on my boyfriend | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I just started fostering a cat from the animal shelter. She had kittens about 8 weeks ago so we are ... A: Isabelle, There are a variety of reasons that a cat will potty on someone ranging from being ... | |
| vacation | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm going on vacation for christmas for 2 and half weeks. I dont exactly know what's the best to do ... A: Lavi, Honestly I think that your kitty would be much more comfortable at home if she tends to find ... | |
| Traumatized male cats | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: We have a 22-lb part Bengal male (Joey) who is about 7 years old, and a 15-lb marmalade male who we ... A: Carol, In all honesty I think that considering an alternative approach to anti-depressants and ... | |
| Please help | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ragdoll cat who is indoors only. She is scared of everyone out side my family. It takes her ... A: Maria, You have an absolutely gorgeous girl there! It's important to remember that Malia's ... | |
| Cat defecates on sofa | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: Our youngest cat, a 11 month old recently neutered Male started defecating on our sofa. We have 3 ... A: Claudia, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my ... | |
| New cat's behaviour. | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: We have three cats, two female and one male, all spayed/neutered. Recently we found another cat that ... A: Chris, It's best to keep the new unspayed arrival isolated because queens in season are fantastic ... | |
| My cat | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: My cat tigger just ate a bolgona rind..Will he die and what should I do? A: Kristy, Although I wouldn't recommend allowing your kitten to eat things that aren't really edible ... | |
| New cat's behaviour. | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: We have three cats, two female and one male, all spayed/neutered. Recently we found another cat that ... A: Chris, New cat introductions can be complex issues and it's important to be aware of a few basic ... | |
| After weaning how long does it take for breasts to go back to normal | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: After weaning how long does it take for breasts to go back to normal? My cats breasts are very large ... A: Michelle, Breast milk is a supply and demand kind of commodity meaning that so long as there is a ... | |
| Cat breed | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: What kind of cat is in this image? A: Mike, The simple answer is a photo shopped cat - this was probably just your average domestic short ... | |
| identification | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: A few days ago a STARVING (in caps because I've only seen an animal look like this on animal cops) I ... A: Lisa, What a lucky cat! It's great that you were able to rescue her from the streets. Now I will be ... | |
| lacating cat | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: found a young cat approx 2 weeks ago, she is very skinny, noticed her lower nipples have slight amt ... A: Chris, There is a possibility that this young mom's kittens were nearby or she may have lost a ... | |
| Identifying kitty's breed | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: He has a rather protuding muzzle like a lion. He's very active and agressive and as he was a pet ... A: Natalie, I'm no expert on purebreds, but this baby looks like a mixed breed domestic shorthair ... | |
| mobiltiy problem | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a male kitty who will be 19 in January. He gets pork liver every day with his medicine, ... A: Joyce, This little old man is definitely showing signs of his age from the sounds of things, but I ... | |
| very aggressive 5 week old kitten | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I got this little girl last week (when she was 4 weeks) from a friend's friend that hadn't spayed ... A: Lauren, Unfortunately kittens are nowhere near ready to leave their mother at 4 and 5 weeks of age ... | |
| two felines that just won't get along | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: We have three cats. Two of them have been adopted from our local shelter. Jack is an older, black ... A: Mallory, I’d like to start off by commending you for the courage you’ve shown in asking for help ... | |
| kitten with deep torn skin | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: i found a kitten with deeply torn skin. farmer said he found it hanging by its skin in a fence and ... A: Charlotte, This baby really should see a vet, particularly since she's very young and her immune ... | |
| Going to Closet | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: My Cat, Miss Indie has not had a shot.... but for some reason she has been wanting to hang in my ... A: Shelley, While many people forget that our pets were once wild animals, it's important to remember ... | |
| feral kitty | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I live in a rural area and started feeding a few feral cats. In the spring the mother had 2 ... A: Paula, This baby might be sick - a lack of appetite can signal a variety of serious health issues ... | |
| my 4 month old kitten is blind | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday my kitten got a fishing hook caught in its upper lip, i took him to the local vet where ... A: Felicia, This is a very serious situation and at this point I'd recommend getting your kitten's ... | |
| Abandoned kitty? | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend's cat just had a small litter of "surprise" kittens (two to be exact). Shes an ... A: Steph, This is a situation where you should pull the rejected kitten immediately because it sounds ... | |
| behavior worries | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm worried my cat may like me a bit too much. Aria is usually a sweetie to me, gives kisses, head ... A: David, It sounds to me like Aria has bonded pretty tightly to you and I think she's not overly keen ... | |
| nose and paw pad colouring | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: My granddaughter asked me a very interesting question, which I could not answer. Are the nose and ... A: Mia, Simply put the answer to this question is no - for example I've had more than my share of cats ... | |
| taming & rehoming feral kittens | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Could use advise on taming 10 week old kittens. Have had them for 4 weeks. 1st week not much ... A: Kris, Congratulations on the new arrivals, I know that this can be a tough road. I can promise you ... | |
| feral kitten hides | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: about 2 weeks ago, I brought home an 8 week old feral kitten that i found at work. it took a couple ... A: Beth, This little one may just be anxious in her new environment, particularly since she's had ... | |
| Cat Pergnant! | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I have taken in a stray cat, she has been with us now for about 2 weeks. When we first got her, I ... A: Vonessa, At this point since mom's got milk I'd assume that her babies are due at any minute and it ... | |
| Too young to be sick. | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: My 10 yr. old female is getting really skinny and is crapping solid on everything, her appetite is ... A: Randy, I'd like to start off my answer by first letting you know that I am not a veterinarian and ... | |
| Beginner | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I am currently planning to adopt a 7 week old kitten. The kitten is de-wormed, and has it's first ... A: John, Ultimately the number and frequency of vaccines depends upon the risk levels that your kitten ... | |
| drooling kitty | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a 21 month old male kitty. A few days ago he started drooling rather profusely. He is not ... A: Kathy, Sometimes profuse drooling can be a sign of dental or other medical issues so I would ... | |
| My cat sleeps unusually long, could he be sick? | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: My cat used to be a feral cat, but for the last 3 years he's been living with my family and now he's ... A: Ioana, There are a number of things that could potentially be causing your kitty to sleep much more ... | |
| Cat with discharge 12 weeks after the birth of her first litter | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: My name is Nicole. I have a 2 year old Siamese queen that just had her first litter.We bred her to a ... A: Nicole, There are a variety of reasons that queens can develop vaginal discharge and each issue ... | |
| Unborn kitten? | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Good evening to everybody, Yesterday our cat Zoe, gave birth to 5 kittens, and all of them came ... A: Eduardo, My recommendation at this point would be to take Zoe to the veterinarian to have her ... | |
| How long does it take for a cat to restart labor after stopping? | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My cat went into labor over 24 hours ago. She delivered three kitttens within the first two hours ... A: Sharon, It's not normal for a cat's labor to stall for over 24 hours, in fact it's a sign that ... | |
| I need a fattening diet for my cat so I can eat her later? | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!! Seriously though.. I need a fattening diet for her. She suffered a severe ... A: Desirai, I have to admit, this is the first time I've ever gotten a question titled quite the way ... | |
| 4 week old kitten | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Wednesday 2 days ago we took in a 4 week old kitty who needed a home. I have been able to get him to ... A: Jen, I can't really tell you how serious this situation is since I don't have any details about the ... | |
| Foster Care | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I am 14 and recently started volunteering at a local cat shelter cleaning rooms where the cats are ... A: Nathan, I'd like to start off my answer to you by saying that I am really impressed at your ... | |
| What is the latest date a kitten will voluntarily eliminate? | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a 3 wk old siamese mix kitten on Fri, July 16 of 2010. I was in the vets office looking ... A: Danielle, I'm so relieved to hear that Snow has finally started to use her litterbox on her own, I ... | |
| Teaching a cat not to bite other cat so hard when playing | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have two cats. A 3 year old female and a 4 month old male. The kitten is new to the house, and I ... A: Bryan, Unfortunately I'm not sure when this kitten was separated from his mother or how old he was ... | |
| kittens to a new home | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: my husband and I have a cat that had kittens 6 weeks ago. My question is can they be given away at ... A: Kayla, It's really not in the best interests of the kittens to be taken from mom this early - they ... | |
| What is the latest date a kitten will voluntarily eliminate? | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a 3 wk old siamese mix kitten on Fri, July 16 of 2010. I was in the vets office looking ... A: Danielle, After receiving the answers to some of the questions that I had I do have some ongoing ... | |
| What is the latest date a kitten will voluntarily eliminate? | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a 3 wk old siamese mix kitten on Fri, July 16 of 2010. I was in the vets office looking ... A: Danielle, Over the years I've hand reared many mixed breed kittens and it has been my experience ... | |
| Elderly cat not eating | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I just read your response to another question along these lines, but our problem is that visits to ... A: Geoff, In a kitty this age there's really no way to know for sure what's causing her lack of ... | |
| Urine Sample | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: My vet gave me a small pill bottle full of little black beads to put in an empty litter box to ... A: Sac Israil, The little black beads are non-absorbant, they're meant to be placed into a freshly ... | |
| My cat pulling out her hair | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Background: This winter a yellow cat started hanging around our back door, so I stared to feed it ... A: Janis, This is a bit of a touchy situation, but this kitty needs to see a vet for some routine ... | |
| broken pelvis | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: my cat was run over yesturday and has been in my vets for nearly 48 hours now.he was a fractured ... A: Angharad, Although I'm not a veterinarian and I don't know anything beyond the history that you've ... | |
| Cat death due to injured spleen or liver? | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I read a clear and comforting answer which you gave to a question about a cat dying from internal ... A: Debbie, I'm so very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your precious feline companion. I really ... | |
| Jealous kitty | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: Our family adopted a "Bootsy" almost a year ago. He has a clumsy, loving, cuddly nature and has ... A: Yana, I'm not entirely sure how long you've kept Engie isolated from Bootsy, but I normally ... | |
| 5 week old kitten | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I know shes way to young to be away from her mother but it was either taking her or the previous ... A: Jessica, This baby probably wasn't even close to being weaned. You'll need to be patient with her ... | |
| Cat stole another cats litter | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: We gave away our barn cats litter a week ago. We found 2 kittens in our boat and the mom was ... A: Kelly, After reading your brief history and questions I do have some questions that I think will ... | |
| found kitten in road hurt | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I found a kitten in the road about an hour ago. I have cared for many sick and injured animals ... A: Lucy, You've gotten off to a reasonably good start in helping this little guy out. Just by getting ... | |
| Cat behavior | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 cats both male. A male 2 year old Maine Coon cat named Havoc. Another male cat who is 1 ... A: Katelyn, Your brief history left me with several questions and I think that it's best for me to ... | |
| Strange Kitten mouth movement | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a cat that recently had three kittens about six weeks ago. One of them is tail-less, (looks ... A: Tom, Is the kitten eating, drinking, playing and functioning the same as her siblings? If so then I ... | |
| my male cat | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: ok my male cat Tigger.. Is bleeding from his penis is there anything i can put on it to make it stop ... A: Brittney, I'd like to start off by letting you know that all of the experts on Allexperts are ... | |
| ma chatte a bébé pris dans son ventre?? | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: bonjour moi ma chatte a accoucher il y a deux jours de 5 beau petits chatons qui jusqua présent ... A: Karine, Je faire mon mieux pour t'aider, c'est rare que je repondre les questions en francais - ... | |
| Introducing third kitten | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a year old female and a year old male, both were neutered early. They are wonderful with each ... A: It's wonderful to hear that your fur kids may soon be getting introduced to a furry sibling. Since ... | |
| Suckling female cat | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I am caring for an approximately 2 year old cat that was rescued at a very young age and presumably ... A: Char, This is a difficult situation, it does sound like this baby was weaned way too early and ... | |
| Mom cat & her kittens | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: My question is, How can I tell if the mother cat is producing enough milk? She feeds once to two ... A: Anita, It's difficult for me to tell you what is or isn't normal maternal behaviour since I don't ... | |
| kittens | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I took in a stray cat that I just realized was pregnant. She gave birth this morning in my bed but ... A: Melissa, In my experience it's not usually normal for a female cat to give birth to a single kitten ... | |
| Cat losing patches of hair along both sides of its main body | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a large but not heavy stray black male double claw cat fairly old that comes to my house ... A: Larry, I do apologize, it seems that you've misunderstood the scope of my expertise. Unfortunately ... | |
| Cats gums | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 18m old male/neutered cat. He has red swollen gums that cover his bottom teeth. His vet ... A: Kelley, I'd like to start off my answer to your questions by first making sure that you understand ... | |
| high testosterone levels in neutered male cat | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4-year-old neutered male cat. We had him neutered when he was around 10 months old. He had ... A: Janell, Unfortunately I'm not a veterinarian which means that I'm unable to give you any diagnosis ... | |
| kittens cause older cat to go awol | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have recently started fostering cats in my home. One has been with us for 12 years, one (Misty) ... A: Mary, I'm so glad that you've found my initial response helpful. If you'd like any further ... | |
| My lactating cat | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: my cat has had her second litter of kittens 5 weeks ago, she had just 3 again but unlike the first ... A: Helen, It's perfectly reasonable for your queen to be quite hungry while she's nursing because ... | |
| kittens cause older cat to go awol | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have recently started fostering cats in my home. One has been with us for 12 years, one (Misty) ... A: Mary, I'm not sure that the kittens have much to do with Castro going AWOL. It's not unusual for ... | |
| newly adopted cat still hiding a lot | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: 2 1/2 weeks ago.I adopted a 1 1/2 year old kitty that I named Kia. Of course she initially hid then ... A: Vicki, I'd like to start off by telling you how very sorry I am that you've lost such a wonderful ... | |
| Siamese Cat Pregnant | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old Siamese cat called Esme that is pregnant. If I calculate her date as of today ... A: Jennifer, Siamese and other oriental breeds of cats often mature more slowly than other breeds so 9 ... | |
| declawing pain of my Siamese kitten | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: i got my kitten declawed a few days ago. He had to stay in his cat carrier for a few days ... A: Shawna, The information I'm providing in this answer isn't meant to upset you and I don't feel that ... | |
| What results can be determined from a cat stool sample? | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: . I hope you can help. :-) My 8 year old tabby/tortoiseshell Micah, has finally recovered from what ... A: Nikki, Thanks so much for your amazing review, pet parents like you are the reason that I continue ... | |
| My new cat and I adjusting to each other. | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I've recently acquired an adorable kitty (I say kitty, but she's about 2 years old) from a friend of ... A: Lauren, In all honesty it seems like this kitty has been through quite a bit in her short life up ... | |
| What results can be determined from a cat stool sample? | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: . I hope you can help. :-) My 8 year old tabby/tortoiseshell Micah, has finally recovered from what ... A: Nikki, I'd like to start off my response to your questions by thanking you for providing me with a ... | |
| When should I assume a cat has abandoned her kittens? | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: We feed a few stray cats in our neighborhood and 3 of them pretty much live in our garage, which ... A: Tiffany, This can be a tough call to make, unfortunately the kittens can only survive without their ... | |
| Urine samples from my cat | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: My cat began to use the litter box more frequently and started showing blood in his urine. I of ... A: Tom, As far as I'm concerned when it comes to my own cats I prefer to start off with the least ... | |
| 16 week old male sibbling | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a proud parent of two brothers, 16 weeks old. Nikko, a flame point Himmy. Bailey, a seal point ... A: Rita, Congratulations on your newly adopted little boys, they sound absolutely adorable. After ... | |
| lazy eye in kitten? | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible for cats to have a 'lazy eye' like humans? My cat had 3 kittens 2 weeks ago. I have 2 ... A: Kayla, At this point based on the photo it looks to me like this kitten's eyes are fine. You have ... | |
| kitty | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: A stray cat appeared at my door, hungry and filthy. She has an opening on her belly about the size ... A: Patty, As a pet parent it's important for us to always act in the best interests of the animals ... | |
| my adopted declawed cat | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I just adopted a declawed male cat from a shelter, he's nearly 3 years old and was given up with ... A: Amy, I would like to thank you for opening up your home and heart to a cat that according to your ... | |
| Siamese Agression | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: We recently adopted a beautiful female Choc Point from the shelter. She is 10 months old and is ... A: Joe, Thanks very much for your fantastic feedback, I appreciate the time that you took to rate my ... | |
| Two cats | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have two cats. 1. Kushami- A spayed female tuxedo calico whose a shelter cat. I adopted her when ... A: Nicole, Congratulations! Rescuing homeless strays and shelter kitties is an absolutely wonderful ... | |
| hello | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: my cat just had 5 kittens 2 days ago...i wanna know when can i touch them.....n more tips about cats ... A: Yamary, Contrary to old wive's tales and popular misconceptions an important part of socialization ... | |
| My cat wont use the litter box. | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: My name is Crystal, and i need HELP!! My cat used to use the litter box when she was the only cat in ... A: Crystal, I'm going to be completely honest with you, I get the sense that you don't really believe ... | |
| male cat 3 years old has some kind of growth | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: My cat had blockage two times with crystals and then pees blood still. He was on several meds and ... A: Sue, I'd be lying to you if I said that I could guarantee you that tis will be your kitty's last ... | |
| My cat wont use the litter box. | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My name is Crystal, and i need HELP!! My cat used to use the litter box when she was the only cat in ... A: Crystal, Questions about inappropriate elimination come my way quite frequently, in an attempt to ... | |
| My male orange tabby acts like a mother! | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Why is my orange tabby, Scuttles age 8, will carry pillows, socks, etc. into another room? He also ... A: Olivia, I have a few questions I have to ask you before I feel comfortable attempting to answer ... | |
| Crystals in kitten bladder | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Our 7 month old kitten Dakota is a rescue kitten. She is very energetic and very loving. Since we ... A: Ellie, Questions about inappropriate elimination come my way quite frequently, in an attempt to ... | |
| cat behaviour | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: My 5 year old cat delivered 1 kitten 2 nights ago. This was her first pregnancy. All she had was ... A: Jay, In the past when I've seen this behavior with a kitty who has a history of giving birth to a ... | |
| 1 month old kittens | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Our cat just had kittens almost one month ago. She has recently within the last two weeks moved her ... A: Becca, Leaving the kittens where mom has moved them this time just isn't safe for them. You have to ... | |
| mother cat attacking kittens | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: my cat gave birth 3 weeks ago and at night every so often she will attack a kitten and start to bite ... A: Lee, My recommendation at this point would be to watch mom carefully since this could be an early ... | |
| Aggressive New Mom | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My indoor cat just had her first litter on March 1st. She's wonderful with us, allowing us to touch ... A: Jennifer, In households where a pregnant queen lives with other pets it's in her best interests to ... | |
| Grieving Cat? | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Bisto was 18 years old when I had him euthanased almost two weeks ago now. He had a stroke and ... A: Eone, I'm so sorry to hear about the recent loss of Bisto, it's never easy to say goodbye to a much ... | |
| female cat with irritated scent glands | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My usualy passive female cat 3 yrs old has started to scratch here forehead around the temples ... A: Mick, I did some research on the location of a domestic cat's scent glands and beyond some ... | |
| heat cycle of cat | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a female cat who moved in on us and has had a litter 12 days ago. Yesterday she started ... A: Kim, It's quite possible that your queen is in heat, in fact some momma cats can get pregnant as ... | |
| Cat won't eat one week now | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I rescued a male feral teenager from an airport parking lot. I had been feeding him and finally was ... A: Debi, Yes, this is a potentially life threatening situation. Cats that haven't eaten for more than ... | |
| newborn kittens | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: my female cat had her kittens today, and they all appear healthy, but one kitten's placenta is still ... A: Ashley, If mom hasn't yet cut the kitten's umbilical cord and either eaten the placenta (perfectly ... | |
| collars for cats | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I just had a near-miss scare when my Cocoa Kitty was taken to the pound by someone who thought he ... A: Jo, In all honesty pet collars are a good thing, however they have their bad points. The breakaway ... | |
| New Kitten - distended stomach | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: We just brought a new kitten home from the shelter. She has had her vaccinations except the anti ... A: Huda, Unfortunately since I am not a veterinarian I don't have the ability to diagnose any medical ... | |
| Cats running off | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My new house came with a chocolate-point Siamese cat. "Cocoa's" previous owners moved and left him, ... A: Jo, If Cocoa is indeed neutered (a vet would have to confirm this because even if you can't feel ... | |
| New cat growls at current cat | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I've researched this scenario and even though I'm sure its common most sites or issues that i find ... A: Corrie, Your new kitty is reacting perfectly normally, it's considered rude in the world of most ... | |
| fighting toms | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 tom cats that have grown up with each other they were born March 28, 2008. A dog ran into ... A: Barbara, Your toms may be exhibiting re-directed aggression which could explain their change in ... | |
| cat tumor | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently found a lump on my cat's throat and took him to the vet. He said it was a malignant tumor ... A: Melissa, I can't help but notice how much you love your cat, he must be a very special friend and ... | |
| cat labor stopped | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a cat approx 1 yr old, who I thought started labor last night. She was dragging her behind on ... A: Heather, Based on the information that you've described I can't be sure whether your girl was in ... | |
| Cat fouling indoors | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: We moved a little over a month ago and had our 3 cats locked in for 3 weeks before allowing them out ... A: Mindy, I'm going to assume that by 'fouling' you mean that your cat is either urinating or ... | |
| cat spaying - stray cat | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: i am so scared that something will happen to them. my friend's cat died after she had her surgery. i ... A: Christina, Unfortunately I'm not able to offer much help in the area of finding you a good no kill ... | |
| cat health | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: i have a cat about 15 years old, which is old, but hes in pretty good shape. just a few minutes ago ... A: Jesse, Anytime a cat is having any kind of difficulty breathing or shows any kind of distress with ... | |
| 2 Semi-Feral 6-month old Kittens | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: A few days ago my husband and I adopted 2 female tabby kittens (one a polydactyl) about 6 months of ... A: Eliza, With these kitties it's very important to take your time and be patient with them, if you ... | |
| Temperamental Cat | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: We got a cat two weeks ago from a rescue center where she got spayed, got all her shots and a vet ... A: Isil, The short answer to your question is that there really isn't a way to expedite the process of ... | |
| My kitten wont stop meowing..Any suggestions? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine just gave me a kitten. She has the mom and other siblings. And even though I havent ... A: Merari, Unfortunately it sounds to me like this tiny baby has been somewhat traumatized by weaning ... | |
| HELP WITH NEWBORN KITTENS | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: My cat had her 2nd litter of kittens today. Its her 2nd as far as I know. She had 4 babies and she ... A: Kristy, I'd like to start off by letting you know that although many websites tell you not to touch ... | |
| medicating with laxatone | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old DMH. She just went to the vet and received tuna flavored laxatone. regrettably, ... A: Candice, One easy way to get Laxatone or any other laxative/furball remedy into Diva is to squeeze ... | |
| Sores | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Just yesterday I noticed that my cat has these red sores on her lip. Right @ the corner on both ... A: Stephanie, My recommendation would be to have this kitty evaluated by a vet because while it's ... | |
| Male cat attacking female | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: i got a 2 year old female cat in october, she has been going outside since November and since then ... A: Sophie, Unfortunately there's no way to stop the tom or other cats from picking on your female ... | |
| crystals /spraying | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: ..I have a couple questions plz...how can I get rid of crystals naturally homeopathic or ? Over the ... A: Cher, This is part two of your answer. Hopefully the site will provide you with both halves of the ... | |
| Cats fighting (again! | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you with almost the same question several months ago. I have two females (Nippy and Tess, ... A: Marissa, My condolences on the loss of your friend. It's not uncommon for sensitive cats to react ... | |
| current kitty not happy with new kitties | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: About 5 weeks ago, we found a gorgeous 5 month (we are guessing) kitten outside. She had a collar ... A: Xell, Since questions about introducing a new cat or kitten into a household with one or more cats ... | |
| Cat Problems! Don't know whether it's worth it to take him to the vet | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: My cat has been making a heaving or hiccuping motion all day, but not making any sounds. he then ... A: Louie, It sounds to me like your kitty could be quite sick. Unfortunately the history provided ... | |
| my cat has kidney damage, how will this effect him in the future? | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Ali, With the diagnosis of kidney damage,what will be my cat's chances of a full recovery?-how will ... A: Val, I'd like to start off this answer by telling you a bit about my most recent experience with a ... | |
| Why have my cat's habits changed? | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a male cat that is about 4 years old. He has been litter boxed trained ever since we got ... A: Val, This kitty should see a vet ASAP, he may be experiencing painful urination due to a bladder ... | |
| Cat's vaginal discharge | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: My cat has been having brownish discharge from her vagina that has an unpleasant odor since half ... A: Maggie, This kitty should really see a vet ASAP, since I'm not a vet I'm not able to offer a ... | |
| Why are my cats peeing everywhere?? | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: ok we have 3 cats they wont stop peeing on everything there names are Draco Contessa (brother and ... A: Cambria, Questions about inappropriate elimination come my way quite frequently, in an attempt to ... | |
| Cat won't eat cat food at all | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Why won't my 1 year-old cat eat cat food at all? A: Charles, A general answer to this question would be simply that your cat is aware of what's best ... | |
| neighbor shot my cat | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: my cat was killed because he was defecating on their porch and their dogs were in danger because ... A: Ms. Hodges, I am saddened to hear about the loss of your precious feline companion, this was an ... | |
| Tapeworms | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My cat (approx. 1 year old) has had a very hard time with tape worms. She will expel the worm ... A: Erica, I'd like to start off by letting you know that I am not a veterinarian, therefore I can't ... | |
| 2yr old cat not so playful | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have had Lucy in the Sky (2 yr old American Short hair) for about 3 weeks since I rescued her from ... A: Jenny, At this point I'd recommend watching Lucy closely for any further signs of illness such as ... | |
| mood of my cat | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: my cat had a bad time at her last vet visit,now she will not go around my wife without growling and ... A: Keith, To be completely honest with you I haven't got nearly enough information to make a ... | |
| 10 yrs old female feline | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Cat was diagnosed:diabetes,enlarged liver, poses. kidney problem in one kidney,infection,stomach is ... A: Frantic Mom, Unfortunately I'm not a veterinarian and therefore I can't offer diagnoses or a ... | |
| keeping a cat out of the yard | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: A neighbor has an outdoor cat which my wife and I (both cat lovers)have really grown fond of. When ... A: Kirby, You are in a tough spot, living between someone who believes that their cat doesn't want to ... | |
| Cat breed. | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I know this is random but i saw that you answered another persons question about what kind of cat ... A: Kaylie, While my expertise has little to do with recognizing purebred cats it looks to me like ... | |
| Adopted stray going outside of her box | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a relatively new cat person. My first cat, Sky, has been very easy to get to know, and is a ... A: Catherine, Questions about inappropriate elimination come my way quite frequently, in an attempt to ... | |
| Rescued abused kitten...need advice! | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Today at my vet's office I was introduced to an 8 month old kitten. She was doused in motor oil, her ... A: Cassie, Congratulations on your precious new Angel, she sounds like a really sweet girl. I have ... | |
| cats | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: how much does it cost to have your cat desexed and vacinated? Also, do they have to get a genetic ... A: Lauren, The prices of spay/neuter surgeries and vaccines can vary greatly depending on where you ... | |
| Territorial kitty | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I recently agreed to take care of one of my mom's cats since she was having such problems ... A: Margarete, In reading your description of what's happening and the questions you have I found ... | |
| About how long does a cat have to live when diagnosed with lymphoma that has spread to his lungs? | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My cat is 15 years old and I found out the other day after a year of going to the vet for him ... A: Stephanie, Unfortunately I am not a veterinarian so I am unable to provide you with specific ... | |
| eating | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My 5 month old kitten will not eat any type of cat food or meat.She is the only kitten from my older ... A: Allyson, This is a problem that I haven't encountered quite this way - I have met cats who ... | |
| my cat is sick | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: my cat is sick and hiding in dark closets etc... he looks at me when i lay quiet by him and talk to ... A: Samme, Unfortunately I'm not a veterinarian so I'm unable to provide you with any kind of diagnosis ... | |
| cats | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: ..I have a female cats and a male cat i i would like too know if its normal for a female cat ... A: Monica, I am not a veterinarian, however after reading your question I would suspect that your ... | |
| my kitten is sick | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: i just got this kitten from an owner of a barn she kept her cats outside in the barn. the kitten we ... A: Eliane, In all likelihood your new kitten has an upper respiratory infection which is contagious to ... | |
| Older cat acting violently toward younger cat | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Ali, NOTE: When I originally put this in as a follow-up, I got a reply that said it was too long, ... A: Andy, Clearly this situation is quite a serious one, unfortunately while I have extensive ... | |
| feral kitten | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: What are the chances (if any) of turning a feral kitten (approx. 8 weeks) into a domesticated cat? A: Kristina, Quite good actually. Generally when a kitten is younger than 12 weeks of age they're ... | |
| Constipation/Older Cat | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an older cat (and I'm afraid he is overweight). He has a history of urinary tract disease and ... A: Margot, The short answer to your question about OTC human laxatives for your kitty's constipation ... | |
| Aggressive cat vs. Peaceful cat | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a loving and peaceful male cat (Siamese) and my boyfriend has one aggressive and violent male ... A: Monica, I suspect that what Ludwig is showing signs of is moderate play aggression along with some ... | |
| 8 month old kitten hurting 10 week old kitten? | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have an 8 month old, fixed male Himalayan. Two nights ago we got a 10 week old ... A: Josh, It's possible that your older kitty is responding negatively to the improper introduction of ... | |
| feral cat rehab- Sister | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently had 4 6 week old kittens dropped off at our place of business. We took them in, shots, ... A: Jeri, Trust your instincts, at this point you know Sister far better than I do so you would know ... | |
| cat constipation | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Can I give my 17 yr old cat a portion of a child`s glycerin suppository to help with her ... A: Roger, If at all possible I'd strongly suggest that this kitty sees a veterinarian ASAP because ... | |
| kittens | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My female had kittens about 8 weeks ago and I was wondering why two of my kitten keep getting ... A: James, Unfortunately I'm not a veterinarian so I can't offer a diagnosis or treatment ... | |
| cat pregnant or not | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: hey ali i have a problem my mom is really old and recently her female cat had a litter of kittens ... A: Monique, There aren't a whole lot of details in your question that would help me to provide you ... | |
| Older cat acting violently toward younger cat | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: We are having a problem with our older cat acting violently and not accepting our new cat. We’ve ... A: Andy, Thank you so much for providing a detailed and thorough history, it helps me quite a bit when ... | |
| Long term psychological effects of kittenhood abandonment | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old kitty who was abandoned by his mother at 2 weeks old. I successfully bottle-fed ... A: Kristen, Yes, there can be long term psychological effects when a kitten is taken from mom at such ... | |
| Cat peeing on beds | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: there. I have two neutered male cats, littermates, who I rescued 10 years ago. One is more sensitive ... A: Megan, Questions about inappropriate elimination come my way quite frequently, in an attempt to ... | |
| feral cat rehab- Sister | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently had 4 6 week old kittens dropped off at our place of business. We took them in, shots, ... A: Jeri, Wow, it's amazing to see that you are so dedicated to helping this baby girl. I do believe ... | |
| 12 week kitten not eating | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: i got a 12 week kitten on thanksgiving got him home and everything was fine, then about 2 days ago ... A: Kayla, This baby is sick, he really should see a vet ASAP since he may require some pretty ... | |
| Cat not eating on his own | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have neutered male cat 8 years old that is recovering from tooth extraction due to otodoclasitic ... A: Jeanne, Since this kitty has recently had a tooth extracted I do have a couple of questions for you ... | |
| my 2 very nervous bengals | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering whether you would be so kind and help me. my partner and I have adopted 2 18month ... A: Ferzana, I wouldn't suggest blocking hiding places, these cats are clearly very frightened and they ... | |
| Cat question | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Hey first off thank you for taking the time to answer this. I have just adopted a mix breed tom cat. ... A: Tom, I'm going to be honest with you, cats always feel as though they're on the wrong side of a ... | |
| Cat Eating Habits | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: "We have a 7yr. old house cat. When he was younger he was not a big fan of canned food. (Would be ... A: Donna, I have a few questions for you so that I can get a better idea of what's happening with this ... | |
| Cat lost eye tooth | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My cat lost his top eye tooth during the summer. Now he has an abcess like sore on his top lip ... A: Tina, Unfortunately I'm not a veterinarian so I'm unable to offer a diagnosis or make treatment ... | |
| paw injury | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: its gotten swollen and bleds a little bit, he got it when he got out a few days ago, sometimes he ... A: Alberto, My concern with this kitty's paw is that it might become seriously infected, the fact that ... | |
| cat bully | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: we adopted our 2 cats 4 months ago a girl star and boy moon they are not related, every thing was ... A: Jill, This is a difficult situation made more difficult by a veterinarian lacking in tact, ... | |
| My cat is acting weird | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: My cat started active very different today. She will not play and she is usually very playful sense ... A: Melanie, Clearly your kitty is sick, she should see a vet ASAP. If you are unable to afford vet ... | |
| semi-tame feral kittens | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have five 6 month-old feral kittens for whom I need advice on what to do about them. I did TNR on ... A: Miriam, Sadly I suspect that the mistake made by your city's spay/neuter program may have set these ... | |
| my cats hair is not growing back help! | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: About 9 months ago my cat got a wound on the back of her neck. I have 2 cats and they both remain ... A: Laura, This kitty's hair loss may be permanent as a result of scarring since she did have a ... | |
| Cat colours and Patterns | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I work in a SPCA as an animal health technician and have been attempting to find an article or book ... A: Sandra, To be honest up until I received your email I'd never associated the term Van with a coat ... | |
| semi-tame feral kittens | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have five 6 month-old feral kittens for whom I need advice on what to do about them. I did TNR on ... A: Miriam, I can't really tell you for sure what (if anything) you've done wrong in the course of ... | |
| kitten with weak hind legs? | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I aquired a kitten a few months ago that weighed only eight ounces, was near death, and upon taking ... A: Allysha, I too have rescued emaciated kittens on more than one occasion. This baby is still quite ... | |
| Male Cat hates Boyfriend | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 three year old cats (brother & sister) that I have had since they were kittens. At first ... A: Lisa, The history you've provided is quite brief and I'm not sure that I have a complete ... | |
| cats | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant i think when she walks her belly sways and if you tuch her beilly it feals like ... A: Annie, She might be pregnant, but there are other issues that might cause her belly to sway, become ... | |
| stray kitten | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: When I brought her home everything was going great but today I noticed that she had blood in her ... A: Allison, This kitten really should see a vet ASAP, she likely has some sort of heavy parasite ... | |
| gas! | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a calico cat and very happy to have her. Well she could just be walking and have gas. Other ... A: Angela, I have a few questions that will hopefully help me get a clearer picture of why this kitty ... | |
| Cat peeing in anything that resembles a litterbox and in her litterbox | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: My cat uses her litterbox regularly. However she will pee in anything in the house that resembles a ... A: Loni, I would guess that there's something upsetting this kitty or she might be a very territorial ... | |
| cat drooling | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a persian mix cat, she is about 3 yrs old, a lil chubby not too much..She shares a home with ... A: Christy, I have a few questions that might help me get a better sense of what's happening with this ... | |
| watery eye | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I live in Egypt and just purchased a traditional (non-show quality) male Siamese kitten. He is 3 ... A: Jude, Honestly, there are a large number of possibilities for what might be causing this baby's ... | |
| my cat had a kitten with one head and part of another with a mouth and has not nursed since she was born. | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: my cat delivered a female kitten @ 3:24 this afternoon and i have been trying to get her to nurse by ... A: Linda, I'd like to start off by letting you know that I'm not a pessimist when it comes to aiming ... | |
| Cat peeing in anything that resembles a litterbox and in her litterbox | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: My cat uses her litterbox regularly. However she will pee in anything in the house that resembles a ... A: Loni, Questions about inappropriate elimination come my way quite frequently, in an attempt to ... | |
| feral cat rescue | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: My mother has found a very small kitten in her backyard. She has seen the mother cat come around and ... A: Jennifer, Given that mom leaves this baby for extended periods of time and there are abundant ... | |
| Cat | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a question about my cats behavior. He was rescued as a kitten on the streets and I got him ... A: Jeff, If anyone played with Rusty using their hands when he was a kitten he probably thinks that ... | |
| slow kitten | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: ...I have a litter of 6 kittens....they are about a month old.....all are up walking and playing and ... A: Kimberley, I sent along a question to Dr. Chambreau (a holistic vet on the Ask A Vet portion of ... | |
| runny nose | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: she is not unwell she plays hunts eats drinks she only cuddles me if on one can see her. she dose ... A: Yvonne, Your vet should be your ex-vet in my opinion, any vet that isn't willing to care for my ... | |
| itchy cats | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 kittens, 8 months old. They are indoor cats except they occasionally go outside on a ... A: Margo, The behavior you're describing isn't uncommon in cats with new collars (although since they ... | |
| Cat | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a question about my cats behavior. He was rescued as a kitten on the streets and I got him ... A: Jeff, I'm glad to hear that Misty is the exception to the rule when it comes to how she interacts ... | |
| Cat | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: i have a question about my cats behavior. He was rescued as a kitten on the streets and I got him ... A: Jeff, Honestly I think that your cat is fearful of the dog, stray cats and dogs tend to have a ... | |
| how long do I need to bottle feed? | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: 4 weeks ago I was riding my horse down the road and ended up coming home with 3 baby kittens. It ... A: Amy, These babies are absolutely capable of lapping out of a bowl, weaning isn't fun or easy for ... | |
| My vet is stumped! | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: My cat has been hospitalized for two days now. He has a fever and a mucus substance coming from his ... A: Rachel, I'm so glad that your kitty has turned around and gotten onto a path that will help him to ... | |
| change in behavior in my 15 y.o. cat | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: i have 3 mixed breed rescue cats, ages 15, 14 and 9 my 15 y.o. cat has behavior changes over the ... A: Lori, It's quite possible that this kitty is having issues with the kitty version of Alzheimer's ... | |
| cat nuttering | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: How old does a male cat have to be to have it neutered? A: Larry, Some vets will perform the procedure as early as 8 weeks of age or when the kitten reaches a ... | |
| polydactyl ?? | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I found a stray kitten. He looks between 6 and 12 mos of age. He has normal front feet, EXCEPT he ... A: Kayla, It sounds to me like this baby has a variation of polydactyly. If you keep those claws ... | |
| Lost Cat Found | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My kitty has been lost for 9 weeks. He bolted the day after moving to a new home. He has been ... A: Sherry, My thoughts are with you and I hope you get your boy back soon. My recommendation when you ... | |
| My vet is stumped! | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My cat has been hospitalized for two days now. He has a fever and a mucus substance coming from his ... A: Rachel, To be completely honest with you this isn't something that I've seen in my own cats aside ... | |
| cat | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My cat started urinating in the bathtub. We took him to the vet and he diagnosed him with a UTI and ... A: Pam, Based on the history that you`ve provided I`m very concerned that this kitty might have ... | |
| miscarriage | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My new cat, Sheba, just had 4 fetuses. She didn't have much trouble having them. This was last ... A: Cindy, I applaud and respect your commitment to this kitty - if only all people were so ... | |
| my cats eyes | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: My cat has greenish gray 1 eye it looks like 1 eye was changin colors its very red is that normal ... A: Kat, I'm not sure how old this kitten is - I'm guessing that s/he's under 6 weeks of age since ... | |
| 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: Sam, Based on the short history you've provided I'm somewhat concerned that there may be problems ... | |
| Transitioning a stray indoors | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I take care of a colony of feral cats in my neighborhood. Recently, a new cat arrived, which isn't ... A: Beth, With regards to getting this kitty inside I think you're on the right track, but for this ... | |
| My 2 cats won't stop fighting - HELP! | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I really hope you can help! I have 2 cats Dempsey & Makepeace (brother & sister) who I adopted age ... A: Claire, I have a few questions for you so that I can get a better picture of what's going on with ... | |
| Aggressive Cat | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a stray male kitten that showed up at my door last year. I already had two female cats ... A: Monica, I'd like to start off by saying that I don't believe that this situation is hopeless, there ... | |
| A 2 yr old female manx cat | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: If she has already had 2 kittens over the last 12 hours and is up walking around and eating is her ... A: Robin, The fact that your queen is up walking around and has delivered two kittens in a twelve hour ... | |
| URGENT Bladder/UTI Issue | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 cats but my critical issue is about an 8 year old male Silver Tabby, my baby boy, named ... A: Ruth, It sounds like you and your baby boy have been through a horrible time. At this point I think ... | |
| male cat aggression | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a male cat that was a stray, he just showed up in the neighborhood one day, already fixed and ... A: Sarah, I think that a visit to a homeopathic vet would be a good place to start, there are ... | |
| Male Cat Still Sprays After Being Neuter | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I had a question my male cat got neuter last week October 14 2009. People told me that if I neuter ... A: Alma, Absolutely - male cats will still have testosterone circulating in their bodies for a few ... | |
| Cats and howling, etc... | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old cat who has never had a serious medical condition, he did have worms once and he ... A: Shelley, I'm inclined to say that based on the symptoms you describe this very well might be a ... | |
| Transitioning a stray indoors | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I take care of a colony of feral cats in my neighborhood. Recently, a new cat arrived, which isn't ... A: Beth, I'd like to start off by thanking you for the time/labor intensive volunteer work you put in ... | |
| Mama Cat and Kittens. | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: We took in a cat that had been left behind by her previous owners when they moved. Two weeks latter ... A: Angel, Normally by this age the kittens would have been eating on their own and expressing interest ... | |
| cat defecating in house | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: For the last several months (going on 4 months), my male cat has been pooping all over my house. ... A: Reina, Questions about inappropriate elimination come my way quite frequently, in an attempt to ... | |
| Snuggling My Cats is Getting Painful! | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I am currently the mother of three male cats, all of which are strays and all of which - I'm quite ... A: Melanie, I'm not entirely sure that there's a way to stop cats from seeking out attention and ... | |
| 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: Karen, Questions about inappropriate elimination come my way quite frequently, in an attempt to ... | |
| introducing a traumatised cat to a new home | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: we have just taken a cat into our home. Her previous owner needed to find her a new home because of ... A: Kelly,Kelly, Congratulations on your new addition, clearly this kitty's been through a really rough ... | |
| Missing indoor kitten | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I am so devastated! Yesterday we came back from the vet with our kitten Emily. I trapped her when ... A: Edith, I do apologize for the delay in getting back to you, unfortunately one of my foster kitties ... | |
| Concerns About New Kitten | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted an 8 week old kitten from the SPCA. He is very active, purrs all of the time, and ... A: Sheryl, It's clear to me that you're anxious to do what's best for your new feline companion which ... | |
| missing cats | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I think I've messaged you before a few times, several months ago about 2 kittens I adopted. ....and ... A: Kayla, I certainly understand your conviction that a safe cat is an indoor cat (provided they're ... | |
| Concerns About New Kitten | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted an 8 week old kitten from the SPCA. He is very active, purrs all of the time, and ... A: Sheryl, Since my cat nearly died as a result of eating tainted cat food during the Menu Foods ... | |
| Our cat has made friends with a kitten!! | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: About a week ago our 5yr old spayed male cat began to play with a male kitten that appeared on our ... A: Tara, It sounds to me like your little man has decided to take this little guy under his wing (I'm ... | |
| Various behavior problems with 2 1/2 year old Bengal | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: First, thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my issue(s). I'll give a little ... A: Krista, It's not uncommon for cats to go after plastic items with varying degrees of interest. ... | |
| Should I get another cat? | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have one female cat, Emma, and one male cat, "Z". "Z" is 2 1/2 years old, neutered, still has his ... A: Anna, I don't think you're doomed to have a one cat household - I've found that for some cats the ... | |
| lost kittens | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: my landlord caught 2 stray kittens and had they spayed. She asked me to watch over them for a few ... A: Joann, It sounds to me like this kittens are very fearful, they may be lacking in the socialization ... | |
| My kitty has a cold (i think) | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm Billy, 31 yr old, 6'1" 170 pounds...grown man on the verge of tears. I have a kitten that was ... A: I'm going to do the best that I can to help you so you can exhale - together we'll find a solution ... | |
| Kitten sneezes. | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: A very sweet stray cat had kittens in my yard a week and a half ago. There are two kittens, and one ... A: Ida, Congratulations on your new arrivals. I'm not sure what the climate is like where you live, ... | |
| Newly adopted pregnant feral cat with a sniffle. | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I just took in a wonderful stray who I had been feeding. She is pregnant and looks like she's about ... A: Andy, Feral and stray aren't interchangeable terms, in fact a stray is quite simply an abandoned ... | |
| Howling | 10/4/2009 |
| 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: Lorna, I have a few questions to help me understand your situation a bit better, hopefully when you ... | |
| Uses litter box, but still pees in house | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 female cats that are about 5 months old. They were given to us when they were 7 weeks old ... A: Meredith, Questions about inappropriate elimination come my way quite frequently, in an attempt to ... | |
| why has my cat produced watery poo | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: We bought this cat from a friend 1week ago and since then the cat hasnt eaten much.the siamese cat ... A: Ghen, Congratulations on your new arrival, I'm really not able to offer much in the way of concrete ... | |
| Cat Aggression | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old black DSH is attacking my dogs for no reason, they do not bother her. She is chasing ... A: Eileen, I have a few questions to help me get a clearer picture of what's happening with this kitty ... | |
| my bengal and child birth | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old marble bengal has just giving birth,at about 11.00 pm last night. The first kitten is ... A: Rebecca, It does sound to me like there's a good possibility that there are still kittens inside, ... | |
| Is it Mastitis? | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: just wanted to know if you think it is normal for a nursing cat with 7wk old kittens to have some ... A: Lisa, My thought would be that mom may be at risk for mastitis, the kittens are far too young to ... | |
| Introducing food to kittens | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: my cat has just had a litter of five kittens, and i was wondering when is the best time to introduce ... A: Candy, My recommendation would be to allow mom to gradually wean her kittens, she should go ahead ... | |
| cat with swollen breast | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat who gave birth litter in july 25. Two kittens adopted out at app 7 weeks. The other two ... A: Jalana, 7 weeks of age is way too young to be adopted into families and taken away from mom and ... | |
| Aggressive behaviour | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats who are 2 year old litter mates. My neutered male cat recently was hospitalized for 2 ... A: Judy, This isn't an unusual reaction, when cats are hospitalized other cats in the household may ... | |
| Unusual Cat Behavior | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My Main Coon is 5 years old. He is your typical well behaved, very easy going cat... but he's been ... A: Glen, I can't really offer an opinion about what's happening with this kitty without having a more ... | |
| Neutered cat urinating on me | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 17 or 18 yr old siamese that is neutered. I know that he has mild kidney disease and have ... A: Suzy, I always recommend ruling out medical problems before assuming that you're dealing with a ... | |
| Elderly Cat with Diahrrea | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old female tabby and twice in the past two years I had to literally feed her from a ... A: Jewell, This is a rather difficult situation and I'm so sorry that you seem to be meeting the vets ... | |
| kitten poop | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I just brought a little kitten home from the vet. I believe it to be stressed due to the other ... A: Carrie, I doubt that macaroni would be causing the kitten's loose stool, depending on the age of ... | |
| Mom recognize her kitten? | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: We recently had our feral cat colony fixed. Prior to doing so one of the females had a litter, one ... A: LR, Generally cats are quite territorial and mother cats will lose their maternal instinct towards ... | |
| cat with liver failure | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: Our cat just diagnosed with liver disease. We were given special food to force feed her with and ... A: Rachel, Unfortunately I can't offer a medical opinion on the circumstances that have led you to ... | |
| Gurgling in kittens throat, 1 week post op | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: We took our 8 month old kitten to the vet to be declawed a week ago, when we picked him up he was ... A: Susan, Your kitten's symptoms are troubling. I would really encourage you to get a second opinion ... | |
| More information | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My kitten Tightwad and I live in the KC metro area of Kansas. He seemed to be more energetic ... A: Sara, I'm not sure how flexible veterinarians in your area are when it comes to things like making ... | |
| Constipation | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: i found a kitten which i believe to be about 4 to 5 weeks old. I found him at a barn without any ... A: Paige, The kitten may be younger than you think, if this is the case the reason he hasn't defecated ... | |
| my cat | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: my cat seems to have some sort of extra growth at the bottom of her claw starting from the skin it ... A: Anita, Based on your description it sounds like this kitty should be evaluated by a veterinarian ... | |
| Prego or in heat??? | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a male cat also and everytime she would go into heat he would try to do his thing. Anyhow I ... A: Michelle, When I first read your question I had difficulty deciding how I should go about answering ... | |
| cat food | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have read your article about pet food.and Im on the same stand with you. I love my cats very much ... A: Alisha, I've actually never heard of Horizon, just because the bag or pet store staff member tells ... | |
| my cat | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: my cat seems to have some sort of extra growth at the bottom of her claw starting from the skin it ... A: Anita, In order to properly answer your question and give the best recommendations I need a bit ... | |
| Missing Indoor Cat | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: My 12 year old un neutered tabby Rusty escaped through an open door about 2 weeks ago. For the nine ... A: Marie, Rusty's previous outdoor excursions may have helped him get more comfortable with being ... | |
| Cats, from friend to foe - help! | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have two cats - one is an unneutered 4 year old tom (purely a house cat) and the other is a 6 year ... A: Nicola, Given the amount of time that your female was outdoors it's not unreasonable for your tom ... | |
| blood/preterm labor? | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: "I have a 14 month old female who is due anyday. it is september 17 and she mated around mid-july, ... A: Stephanie, It's possible that there's a problem with the delivery of this kittens vaginally. I am ... | |
| skin problems | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: My cat has had skin problems for a few months now. He is very itchy and works on himself often - to ... A: Zoe, Your kitty may have food or environmental allergies. There is an antihistamine that's safe to ... | |
| Stray cats | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: At the moment we have stray cats in our residential estate who play in the play ground(sand ... A: Kemi, This can be a difficult issue. If the cats are truly strays (there's a big difference between ... | |
| chin jutting | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2.5-month old kitten, and he often does this movement where he juts his chin forward and ... A: Michelle, Your very welcome, I hope to point you in the right direction with these kittens. The ... | |
| chin jutting | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2.5-month old kitten, and he often does this movement where he juts his chin forward and ... A: Michelle, I have a few questions for you just to get a clearer picture of what's going on so that I ... | |
| BIG PAWS | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE SEVERAL KITTENS AND CATS WITH 24 TOES ON EACH PAW. IS THIS A NEW BREED OR A RECORD. A: Teresa, Cats with extra toes are referred to as Hemmingway Polydactyls since many of Ernest ... | |
| mother cat behavior | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have now a total of 4 cats, an older laid back cat, a younger cat that I had mated, and I had 3 of ... A: Carrie, I suspect that the behavior you're seeing from the queen is related to the fact that she'd ... | |
| Sick kitten. | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: We have four seven week old kittens. Recently, we noticed our little peach one has been having ... A: Amy, For now I'd recommend giving the kittens plain organic unsweetened yogurt, it's got beneficial ... | |
| cat with different color eyes | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a white cat, with a black/gold colored tail and her ears are both gold and black. She has one ... A: Brandy, It sounds like your kitty is white with calico markings. It's not unusual for white cats to ... | |
| Is this kitten blind? | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I found an approx. 6 wk old kitten most likely from a feral colony near my home. I contacted a ... A: Robin, Based on the information you've provided it sounds as though this baby may be blind - not to ... | |
| Scared cat | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: We have recently moved (4 weeks ago) to a new home with an 11month old male (de-sexed) kitten(tabby) ... A: Mara & Damian, Given all of the recent changes in your lives it's not unreasonable for Gigi to show ... | |
| swolen and hard milk ducts | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: it feels like my nursing cat has a hardened stomach almost like cement filled. A: Charles, I've contacted a herbalist online in search of natural remedies for your queen's mastitis. ... | |
| Stray cat has had kittens | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Morning, I took in a stray cat a couple of months ago when I came home from work last night she had ... A: Lisa, Congratulations on the new, if somewhat unexpected arrivals, it sounds like mom had probably ... | |
| Feral Kittens and Fleas | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I feed a bunch of feral cats in our neighborhood. One had kittens 8 weeks ago. I want to de-flea ... A: Pattie, To be completely honest I wouldn't recommend Frontline for kittens, Advantage is less ... | |
| Cat Water Fountain | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: my cat is allergic to plastic. She developed an allergy to her plastic water bowl and her lips swole ... A: Daniel, I want to be sure that you understand that I'm not a veterinarian, this means that I can't ... | |
| Cat drooling and Odd behavior | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My cat has been drooling excessivly off and on everyday for many months. The weird thing is she ... A: Lila, I'm concerned that there might be something serious going on with this kitty. I am not a ... | |
| Feeding sick kittens! Please help us! | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: We have two beautiful kittens that were two of a five litter healthy mom and babies too! Then, one ... A: Paula, At 5 weeks of age it's very dangerous for kittens to have upper respiratory infections and ... | |
| Cat Water Fountain | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: my cat is allergic to plastic. She developed an allergy to her plastic water bowl and her lips swole ... A: Daniel, I have two questions that may help to shed some light on things for both of us. I want to ... | |
| Ferrell Adoption / rehoming | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Farrell cat that has had two sets of kittens. I was able to catch her and have her spayed. ... A: Jerry, Have you considered consulting a holistic veterinarian to help these kittens? A holistic vet ... | |
| injured kitten | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I live in Gilbert AZ (a suburb of Phoenix). A referral to someone who can help would be great....I ... A: Stephanie, Thanks for passing along the information about Maddies Place - I'll add it to my list of ... | |
| urine and defacating inappropriately | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: We have 3 male cats. I'm 78 and my husband just turned 82. We are on Social Security. One of our ... A: Gwendolyn, The leading cause of death in cats living in North America is euthanasia secondary to ... | |
| injured kitten | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I live in Gilbert AZ (a suburb of Phoenix). A referral to someone who can help would be great....I ... A: Stephanie, I really wish that I had more to offer, especially in this case. Different areas have ... | |
| Found my cat! | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: My indoor 3 year old cat escaped 2 weeks ago. I found her but I am unsure if I should keep her ... A: Morgan, My recommendation would be to keep your escape artist separate from your other pets until ... | |
| Help with vet expenses-necessary immediately | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: My female cat,Seraphina,is about 6 years old...not spayed..only indoors..recently I noticed a ... A: Jennifer, I can't make any guarantees, many of the organizations that will help to cover some or ... | |
| Spaying | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I read in this post http://en.allexperts.com/q/Cats-1606/2009/5/Cat-pregnancy-16.htm towards the ... A: Chris & Season, As far as I know spay costs really don't depend on age, it's all about weight ... | |
| my cat gave birth yesterday and has not been to the toilet since | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My cat gave birth yesterday (planned birth). Mum and kittens are all looking good, kittens are ... A: Michelle, Since mom last went to the toilet in your bathtub yesterday I'm guessing that her ... | |
| Male or Female Cat | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted a cat, approximately 9 months old, who is supposed to be a neutered male. He has ... A: Susan, Just like humans cats of both genders have nipples. I've seen several men mowing their lawn ... | |
| cats and pregnancy | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: my cat gave birth to a litter of 3, 6 weeks ago. is it possible for her to get pregnant again while ... A: Michelle, A queen can become pregnant as early as 24-48 hours after giving birth to her litter if ... | |
| my new 8 month old burmese x | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: tarryn A: Tarryn, Obedience training with cats needs to be done gradually and for some cats they have to ... | |
| Rehomed 6 times, very aggresive older cat | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Please, any advice will be very much appreciated; we love our new girl but have never seen such ... A: Lee, Based on your description of this cat's behavior I suspect that you aren't being told the ... | |
| Lethargic kitty | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a female approx. 4 years old. This will make day 3 that she is very lethargic and feels ... A: Jennifer, I have to be completely honest with you, I'm not a veterinarian - I can't diagnose your ... | |
| orphaned kittens maggot infestation in all | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I found 4 orphaned kittens the mother will not attend to them. I am trying to take care of them but ... A: Erin, I have a few very serious concerns about these kittens. The main concern is the fact that ... | |
| Kittens and adult cats | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Two stray cats that hang around my house had kittens almost five weeks ago, and the kittens are now ... A: Amy, At 5 weeks of age a kitten could certainly be killed by an adult cat, particularly if it's an ... | |
| Changing coat colour on kittens | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 cats, two of them are kittens.The kittens' age is 4 months old.They are both male, the one ... A: Stef, I would strongly suggest that you consider checking out catinfo.org & catnutrition.org ... | |
| Adult cat and kitten fighting | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have two cats, the older is 5 and I found her HBC on the side of the road (due to location and ... A: Alex, It sounds to me like your little man is a rowdy little adolescent who hasn't quite figured ... | |
| Intoducing new a kitten to my kitten | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 week old female kitten, I have had her for about 3 weeks, she is always biting and ... A: Vee, Part 3 of your answer You may find that your kittens really enjoy movies that are specifically ... | |
| cats | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: my cat gave birth four days ago and she is bleeding a little bit of bright red blood is this normal A: Fiona, Bright red blood isn't normal....it might indicate that your little girl is bleeding from a ... | |
| Cat is sick after giving birth | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother had a stray living under her house that she would feed. The cat was pregnant and had ... A: John, Unfortunately this is a medical question and I am not a veterinarian which means that I can't ... | |
| Cat not using bathroom | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I took her to the vet a few days later they took x-ray of her and it showed she was impacted very ... A: Maddi, I'm somewhat concerned about this kitty's toilet habits, it seems awfully coincidental that ... | |
| Kitten and Dogs | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: i just got a kitten and we also have two dogs. the kitten is very scared and tries to attack our ... A: Brittany, I have a few questions that I'll need you to answer in order to help me get a more ... | |
| Indoor Cats Fighting | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 male indoor cats that have been living together for 6 years. They have all been fixed, but ... A: Sommer, The reason the cats are behaving aggressively towards the cat that got outside may be ... | |
| My 1 Yr. Old Male Cat | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: For the past week I have noticed that my cat has had leakage from his rectum. It is almost as if he ... A: Toshawa, Unfortunately this is a medical issue, I'm not a veterinarian and I can't diagnose, ... | |
| POtential illness in cat | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a Maine coone mix along with 4 other cats, how recently she has gotten so skinny that you can ... A: Tracy, In a multiple cat household it can be difficult to watch each cat closely since they often ... | |
| Changing coat colour on kittens | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 cats, two of them are kittens.The kittens' age is 4 months old.They are both male, the one ... A: Stef, I have a few questions for you that I hope will help me to get a better picture of what's ... | |
| trap, neuter and release | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: We have a colony feral cats living in our back yard. Are there any websites showing how to get ... A: Debbie, It's obvious to me that you really want to help these cats and stop the population ... | |
| elderly cat with bloat | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: Over the past year our old cat Shy Shy has developed bloat. At first we thought she was gaining ... A: Ginger, It sounds like your kitty has really been through the mill when it comes to her medical ... | |
| adopted kitty is pregnant and close if not in labor | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have some experience with cats but the birthing process is fuzzy. The cat i have is pregnant and ... A: Jennifer, The average length of a domestic cat's pregnancy is between 60-68 days with the average ... | |
| stray kitty | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: i recently caught a kitten that was living behind my work. the vet said she is 8 weeks old and ive ... A: Kaylee, Based on the information that you've provided it really sounds like your newly adopted a ... | |
| Sick Cat :-( | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have taken my cat to her vet, but they can't quite figure out what's wrong with her. So, i thought ... A: Brittany, I'd like to start off by saying that I'm not a veterinarian, this means that I can't ... | |
| mature cat relocation | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a mature orange tabby male, approx. 5 years old. He is accustomed to being outdoors all the ... A: Stephanie, I've taken a day to do some in depth thinking about the situation with your kitty, the ... | |
| Skin Disease | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: There is a cat that I found outside. I'm not sure what breed he is, but his fur is grey. He is also ... A: Raven, I'd like to start off by reiterating the fact that I am not a veterinarian and therefore I ... | |
| victor | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: hi Ali i have a cat named Victor he used to live outside but now he doesn't anyway he is really ... A: Andrea, When national celebrations that involve crowds, noise and fireworks happen there are many ... | |
| Cat not eating | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I have read your reply to the girl with the 19 year old cat who stopped eating. My situation is ... A: Liz, I apologize for the delay in getting back to you, my middle cat isn't doing very well and I've ... | |
| How to rehome my cat without trauma | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I am very hopeful you can offer some advice. I am having to rehome my two cats, Felix and JoeBobby, ... A: Jessica, It sounds like a tough situation, but there are sometimes organizations that will do long ... | |
| Cat not eating | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have read your reply to the girl with the 19 year old cat who stopped eating. My situation is ... A: Liz, In recent days I too have been experiencing the pain and worry that goes along with a kitty ... | |
| Pink Eye | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have just taken in a 7/8 week old rescued kitten. She spent the last 2 days with the vets, as she ... A: Kylie, I've never personally seen this in any of my rescued cats, however I have seen something ... | |
| Dirty butt | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My friend has a orange and white ragdoll cat, Molly was adopted 5 months ago and just recently she ... A: Cindy, Molly may have a few different things going on...She could have an itchy bum (this would be ... | |
| adopting two Ragdoll kittens 12 weeks old | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: We have decided to adopt two kittens from a breeder that passed all screening we were able to do ... A: Radu, I can't really say that I have much experience with purebred cats, most of my "can't say no" ... | |
| How to rehome my cat without trauma | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I am very hopeful you can offer some advice. I am having to rehome my two cats, Felix and JoeBobby, ... A: Jessica, This is an incredibly difficult situation to be in, I know that you share a special bond ... | |
| queen | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: My cat was a little over 1yr when she got pregnant. She had 5 kittens - 2 days apart and one was a ... A: Jenn, Based on your description I'm very concerned that mom may be seriously ill. It's not normal ... | |
| young cat, swollen nipples | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a wild kitty June 1. She'd been in the wild up to a week before. Around June 7 I began to ... A: Mary, I'm so glad that you have found the information that I sent your way in my initial answer ... | |
| young cat, swollen nipples | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a wild kitty June 1. She'd been in the wild up to a week before. Around June 7 I began to ... A: Mary, A female cat in season usually has some very distinctive behaviors happening - she's likely ... | |
| Kittens | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Recently I have came upon 2 litters of orphaned kittens. The first litter is about 6-7 wks old and ... A: Joanna, It's perfectly normal for kittens who were taken from mom too early to have issues with ... | |
| Cat with ACL issues | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Last night we brought our 8 year old rescued mixed domestic shorthaired cat to the vet after I ... A: Katy, Hopefully one or more of the following organizations would be willing to help with some or ... | |
| Cat with ACL issues | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Last night we brought our 8 year old rescued mixed domestic shorthaired cat to the vet after I ... A: Katy, Unfortunately I'm not a veterinarian so I can't really provide you with a diagnosis, ... | |
| Cat Paw | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: One of my cats had kittens just this past Sunday, all of them are beautiful, good size, meowing, ... A: Rachel, If I've understood you correctly at this point your kittens would be about 3 days old or ... | |
| Litter Box Problems | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My 7 1/2 year old male, neutered cat has had litter box problems on and off since we adopted him 6 ... A: Julie, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my standard ... | |
| Littler box Momma cat refusing to use litter box after delivering her kittens. | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My Momma cat gave birth to 5 kittens about a month ago. Prior, she was 100% litter box trained. Now, ... A: Karyn, Julie, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my ... | |
| Bloated cats stomach (free air) | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: My elderly cat about 4 months ago started to experience bloating but it would only last 24 hours ... A: Cat Owner, I'm not clear on when this kitty's issues with crf became obvious, I was kind of hoping ... | |
| Bengal Kitten!! | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a loverly bengal called Narla. she has just turned one! the breeder of her has just had some ... A: Gemma, Before considering a new addition to your feline family there are a few things about cats ... | |
| HELP my 2 year old skittish cat | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: In order to ask my question, I have some history to share about my 2 year old cat. I took in Nadine ... A: Genevieve, It sounds like Nadine had a tough start in life. By nature cats are very territorial and ... | |
| meowing while playing | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: we've had our rescued cat Midna for over a year now, she's a very sweet and loving kitty; we love ... A: Courtney, Midna's one lucky kitty to have been rescued and brought into your loving forever family ... | |
| Bloated cats stomach (free air) | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: My elderly cat about 4 months ago started to experience bloating but it would only last 24 hours ... A: Cat Owner, To start off with I'd like to let you know a bit about my experience in this area. In ... | |
| lactating mother of 6 kittens | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Our mother cat has 6 kittens about 9 weeks old. They are eating dry cat food now and drinking ... A: Carol, Ultimately mom will continue to lactate until none of her kittens are nursing from her at ... | |
| Kitten seizures | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Monday the 15th my sister found a stray kitten in the middle of the road about to get hit by a car. ... A: Sonia, I'm so glad that you appreciate the research I've done and the information I've provided. ... | |
| My cats are fighting | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: About 10 months I took in a young female. At that time it was obvious that she had been someone's ... A: Liz, Unfortunately since it's been some time since your newest cat came into the household I doubt ... | |
| kitten | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: i found a kitten in my garden and took him to get milk and let him go again but then i found him ... A: Paula, I can't tell you whether or not you should keep this little stray, ultimately that's up to ... | |
| Kitten seizures | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Monday the 15th my sister found a stray kitten in the middle of the road about to get hit by a car. ... A: Sonia, I've spent a fair amount of time considering what little I know about seizures in cats (I've ... | |
| Kitten seizures | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Monday the 15th my sister found a stray kitten in the middle of the road about to get hit by a ... A: Sonia, This is a tough situation, and I'm not sure what your finances are like. I'd suggest that ... | |
| introducing orphand kittens to a foster mom | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I run a foster home for kittens and I took in a feral cat with 4 kitten who at the time were 2 weeks ... A: Regan, You can't force mom to accept these kittens, in fact she might very well reject them since ... | |
| My 12 yr old male cat is peeing blood please help! | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: i took my 12 year old cat to the vet 2 months ago because his pee was brown in colour and he he ... A: Nicole, I'm extremely concerned by your cat's condition. Over the past couple of years I've done a ... | |
| Mother cat | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: My mother cat just had 6 kittens on Tuesday. She is being a very good mother and is nursing them ... A: Jessica, Have you taken mom and the babies to the vet? Sometimes the vet is able to give a hormone ... | |
| kittens | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: i got a pregnant kitty from the pound and she is a year old. the vet there said she was about 26 ... A: Camille, I'm incredibly surprised that any animal welfare agency would knowingly adopt a pregnant ... | |
| shedding | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: my Holly is always shedding she is a short hair white in color. I brush her when she lets me but it ... A: Debbie, I suspect the shedding is related to Holly's diet - Friskies isn't a great quality food and ... | |
| kitten aggressive behavior | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: Hoping you can help...took in a female kitten approx. 2-3 wks old (now 11-12 weeks). She was found ... A: Christine, This kitten is one lucky girl to have been rescued by someone as kind hearted as you ... | |
| Odd behavior | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 cats, male and female, both fixed. They are usually very active with each other and have ... A: Jennifer, I`m so sorry about the Polysporin Eye/Ear drops, they`re actually an over the counter ... | |
| Feline Leukemia Testing | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: My kitten tested negative for feline leukemia when he was 2 months old. He is being treated now for ... A: Jane, Depending on where you got your kitten it's possible that he was exposed to feline leukemia ... | |
| 6 cats 2 kittens sneezing and coughing mine and the fosters been to vet twice and on new meds again! | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: All FELV & FIV Neg. All have FVRCP vac but not my oldest 10yr (is alergic) 1st med clavamox, now ... A: Debra, You're very welcome, since the Menu Foods recall touched my life personally I've done my ... | |
| 6 cats 2 kittens sneezing and coughing mine and the fosters been to vet twice and on new meds again! | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: All FELV & FIV Neg. All have FVRCP vac but not my oldest 10yr (is alergic) 1st med clavamox, now ... A: Debra, I'm not a veterinarian so I'm not qualified to diagnose any illness or provide you with a ... | |
| Odd behavior | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 cats, male and female, both fixed. They are usually very active with each other and have ... A: Jennifer, Is your kitty sneezing, coughing or having any other symptoms besides the discharge from ... | |
| My cat ran away! | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: On May 29th, my 2 year old cat escaped out of the bedroom window in our new apartment. She followed ... A: Nichol, I'd like to start off by saying that I completely understand your anxiety and wanting to ... | |
| litters | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 female cats. All 4 have had litters in the past month but one only had 1 kitten that died. ... A: Brenda, It's not uncommon for queens who are related or live closely together to share in the ... | |
| cat toilet issues | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me please why my fourteen year old cat has recently started to use her letter tray ... A: Ally, I would guess that for one reason or another your cat feels more comfortable going to the ... | |
| preterm labor, partial birth | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My cat just had 2 kittens (I believe about 3-4 weeks early) and they were stillborn. I took her to ... A: Barbara, Unfortunately I'm not a veterinarian so I can't provide you with a diagnosis or prognosis. ... | |
| Tuxedo cat with bald spot on top of head | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My 6 yr old female tuxedo kitty suddenly has a bald spot on top of her head. It doesn't feel or ... A: Talinem, This is a medical question, unfortunately I'm not a veterinarian so I can't diagnose ... | |
| pregnant cat | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat thats five weeks pregnant and this morning when i got up there was small puddles of ... A: Emma, Unfortunately this is a medical question, I'm not a veterinarian so I can't diagnose what's ... | |
| female cat peeing | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: i have 4 cats 3 males and one female the female is peeing in 2 bedrooms and in the kitchen and just ... A: Leslie, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my ... | |
| PREGNANT CAT | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I found a pregnant cat and it looks like it's about to pop. I brought her inside so she has ... A: Rosa, This mom to be is exceptionally lucky that you've provided her with a safe place to have her ... | |
| mother cat emptying her baldder | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: My sister in laws mixed breed cat recently had her first letter. (4 littens) Everthing seemed to ... A: Kathleen, Sometimes new moms will wait a day or two before leaving the nest to urinate/defecate, ... | |
| An 11 yr. young rescued Male | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: My friend is late 70's and she rescued an American Shorthair Male who was used by the breeder only ... A: Janet, Unfortunately in many jurisdictions it's not illegal to keep cats or dogs used for breeding ... | |
| Female Cat Bleeding | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I woke up this morning to find drops of blood from my female cat. There was a few drops down the ... A: Brittny, You mentioned a couple of things that may point to what's happening with Swiffer. I'm not ... | |
| Female Maincoon | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My cat has a very dominate personality. She doesn't like to be touched but loves to be brushed. I ... A: Dennis, I'm glad to hear that Lucy is spayed as this reduces the drive to defend territory. It's ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My cat has been pregnant for quite some time now. I'm not sure of her due date because she got out ... A: Dana, Your very welcome, I'm glad that I was able to provide you with some helpful information. ... | |
| Female Cat Bleeding | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I woke up this morning to find drops of blood from my female cat. There was a few drops down the ... A: Brittny, There could be any number of issues going on here, but I'm concerned that something ... | |
| Female Maincoon | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My cat has a very dominate personality. She doesn't like to be touched but loves to be brushed. I ... A: Dennis, I have a few simple questions for you, the answers will help me to figure out what's going ... | |
| kittens getting to know each other- what is too aggressive of play? | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old male kitten and recently got another 8 week old male kitten. I am in the ... A: Becky, New cat introductions can be a complex issue. I often receive questions about how to ... | |
| Bedding & Litter | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I myself have been owned by many different cats throughout my life and am the owner of 3 cats and am ... A: As I'm sure you're aware cats can be finicky little beings, it's quite possible that the behaviors ... | |
| Mummy cat pregnant again & we kept her last litter! | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old female who just recently had a litter of three kittens (2 girls & a boy) She is an ... A: Tammie, I agree with you, mom probably is pregnant again. Mom will probably settle fairly shortly, ... | |
| Birth of kittens | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: My cat is having kittens as I type this. The kittens have been coming out without a sack and they ... A: Alex, I suspect that one of two things is happening - either these babies are premature or this is ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My cat has been pregnant for quite some time now. I'm not sure of her due date because she got out ... A: Dana, I would like to start off by saying that you obviously have a very busy household! The good ... | |
| two male cats that use the bathroom everywhere but the litter box | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: i have two male cats i just had them nuetered about a month ago i have two seperate litter boxes but ... A: Sarah, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my standard ... | |
| cat won't come in | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: We have two cats aged 14,both from the same litter, one male ,one female. They have never really got ... A: Julie, You may want to try borrowing a humane live trap from a rescue group or animal shelter, ... | |
| Cat wet his own bed | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an eight-year old male cat, spayed. The other day I noticed he wasn't sleeping in his own ... A: Natascha, I would be concerned about the possibility of an infection or partial obstruction of this ... | |
| How to handle an aggressive Tom cat coming into my backyard and bullying my spayed female cats? | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have two female cats - Lady B is middle aged, the other (Wild Child) is a little over a year old. ... A: Gina, While this is indeed the animal kingdom there are some important things to consider. First, ... | |
| Mother Cat Leaving Kittens For Hours At A Time | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: My cat (named Kiddy) is a first time mother and gave birth to three kittens about three days ago. On ... A: Rachel, I usually recommend that nursing queens be kept indoors to reduce their risk of being hit ... | |
| Hard stool on carpet | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: This is my first cat, Joey, neutered 7 yr old 20 lb. Maine Coon X, (awesome, very smart and sociable ... A: Mary, I am a firm believer that good nutrition plays a significant role in terms of ensuring ... | |
| multiple mother cats and young | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a mother cat that had kittens a month ago in a doghouse. She is a good mother and takes good ... A: Dana, If the newborns haven't had any opportunity to nurse on their mother or grandmother I'd ... | |
| pregnant cat no babies | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Siamese cat. She is small 5 pounds. She was bred last summer 2008. We were not ... A: Megan, I'd like to start off this answer by letting you know that I'm not a vet and therefore not ... | |
| Cat's fur changing colour and getting thicker | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: We had adopted a new cat that is about 4 years old. After 2 weeks with us she managed to escape and ... A: Brett, If your kitty hasn't had much decent food it's possible her coat has changed color slightly ... | |
| Kitten who bites me | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old kitten who at various times will bite me on the face or ears. No matter what I ... A: Tracey, It sounds to me like your kitten is a bit pushy, that's not a good thing because as he gets ... | |
| Update | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to update you about Isa (The kitten that was taken too early from his mom). He is ... A: Zahra, No problem, I hope that Isa's feeling much better and I'm glad to hear that he's been ... | |
| vomiting | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a rescued cat, she is mostly Siamese, about 5 years old. About once or twice a month she ... A: Julie, I have a few questions for you so that I can get a clearer picture of what's actually ... | |
| My cat is pulling his fur out | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 1/2 year old tomcat who has many health issues. He was run over as a kitten and has a ... A: Wendy, I apologize for the time it's taken me to get back to you, I've spent the last several days ... | |
| 15 mo old cat vomits after eating | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 domestic cats. Two are 8 yrs old and are brothers and one was adopted from the North Shore ... A: Debbie, Since you've just recently changed the food you're feeding your cats and one is still ... | |
| abandoned kitten 5 weeks old, only kitten. | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: ..5 weeks ago. she only had the one kitten and although she was a great mum for first 4 weeks has ... A: Bonnie, Unfortunately there's not much you can do to get mom to accept her baby back once she's ... | |
| abandoned Kittens | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: my family and I have had abandoned kittens for four days. they were doing really well and all of a ... A: RK, Unfortunately I can't really provide you with a definitive diagnosis to explain what caused ... | |
| Nursing cat - how can you tell when her milk has dried up? | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I rescued a feral/stray cat from a raccoon. She is very friendly, as is the entire feral colony ... A: Erica, I'm not sure how other vets do things, but my vet tends to take stuff like the fact that ... | |
| My cat is pulling his fur out | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 1/2 year old tomcat who has many health issues. He was run over as a kitten and has a ... A: Wendy, Sometimes when cats pull their fur out it's about stress, other times it's about allergies ... | |
| Post Birth Behavior | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: We took in a stray kitty on Saturday night. She gave birth on Tuesday morning. There are only 2 ... A: Donna, Some queens take a bit of time to get back on track with bathroom habits, I'd suggest ... | |
| My cat has inflamed Kidney's | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: How can you tell if your cat is in pain when she has both inflamed Kidney's? She's eating alittle ... A: Randi, Sometimes cats with kidney ailments will have a hunched over appearance. My eldest cat ... | |
| My cat has inflamed Kidney's | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: How can you tell if your cat is in pain when she has both inflamed Kidney's? She's eating alittle ... A: Randi, My eldest resident cat has some ongoing kidney issues since she became ill as a result of ... | |
| Post Birth Behavior | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: We took in a stray kitty on Saturday night. She gave birth on Tuesday morning. There are only 2 ... A: Donna, It's possible that someone's been left behind, labor can stall or a large kitten will get ... | |
| 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: Tanya, I suspect that what's happening is Jade smells the vet clinic and all of the strange smells ... | |
| a bump on my cats head | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have had my cat, Stormy, since the first of April. The guy we got him from said he was 7 weeks old ... A: Jessica, With any lump/bump I recommend taking the kitty to see the vet because something serious ... | |
| 15 mo old cat vomits after eating | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 domestic cats. Two are 8 yrs old and are brothers and one was adopted from the North Shore ... A: Deborah, I'm so glad you found the site useful. Your kitty will be healthier for it in the long run ... | |
| New born kitten not feeding from mama | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: My cat just had 8 kittens this past saturday (its her third litter) and one of the kittens isn't ... A: Kaydeen, I think that it would be prudent to take mom and the kittens to the vet for a check up. ... | |
| palliative care | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: my 14 and a half year old cat has been diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma in his right upper foreleg. ... A: Cosi, I'm so sorry to hear that your kitty is so sick. It sounds like he's had a bit of a rough ... | |
| 15 mo old cat vomits after eating | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 domestic cats. Two are 8 yrs old and are brothers and one was adopted from the North Shore ... A: Deborah, I recommend feeding dry food sparingly if at all, because cats aren't really designed to ... | |
| Questions about my cat. | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: My cat is 10 years old and is pooping on my bed. He cries in the middle of the night and during the ... A: Nicole, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my ... | |
| 15 mo old cat vomits after eating | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 domestic cats. Two are 8 yrs old and are brothers and one was adopted from the North Shore ... A: Debbie, I am a firm believer in the role that good nutrition plays in ensuring longer, healthier ... | |
| Bad Behavior | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you could help me. I have a black cat named Blackie and a tuxedo cat named Kozmo. ... A: Karen, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my standard ... | |
| stray momma cat had kittens | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking care of a stray cat for a while she is very friendly and now has given birth to 3 ... A: Jeanmarie, Crusty discharge from a cat's eyes is often an indication of an infection. Sometimes ... | |
| 19 year old cat defacating anywhere | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have been a cat owner since I was 10 and I'm now in my 50's. I own 2 cats. One is a short haired ... A: Loree, I would like to start off by saying that I think the issues you're experiencing with your ... | |
| new kitten not eating very much | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I just brought home a new kitten (about 5 or 6 weeks old) yesterday from a rescue. He was at a ... A: Jenn, I'm sorry to hear that you weren't able to keep your newly adopted kitten, but I am glad that ... | |
| male cat wailing | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: For the past 2 months my male cat has started wailing at the top of his lungs when he can't find the ... A: Becky, I have a few questions to ask you so that I can get a clearer picture of what's going on, ... | |
| barn kitten to house kitten | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriends cat recently had kittens in the barn she lives in. she had the kittens in a stall ... A: Meg, If mom's a friendly cat with people and willing to allow you to handle the kittens I wouldn't ... | |
| Cat urinating on bed | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a new bed within this past week. I was at a work function last night until about nine ... A: Jil, It's an interesting coincidence that when the house soiling started you happened to be ... | |
| unusual toilet habits | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have two 10 month old cats Dixie and Lexie, until now everything was great. Lexie over the last ... A: Louise, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my ... | |
| Feeding | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: A couple of years ago we took in a starving, half-grown cat that people had left in a snowbank. This ... A: Gigi, Natural Balance was one of the foods recalled during the Menu Foods pet food recall, so was ... | |
| behavior | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently added a kitten to my pack. 6 all together now...after I got her fixed she started ... A: Chrissy, I've taken the liberty of providing information about this cosmetic surgery that's ... | |
| eye (squinting) | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My cat was sneezing yesterday evening and today when we got home his right eye is squinted. he is ... A: Tracey, It's what my vet recommends and I've used them countless times without any problems, they ... | |
| new kitten | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitten who is about 5wks old. She plays normally with her siblings and is attempting to eat ... A: Aundrea, I would suggest that your kitten be examined by a vet, normally kittens lose their ... | |
| eye (squinting) | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My cat was sneezing yesterday evening and today when we got home his right eye is squinted. he is ... A: Tracey, Nicolas may have something irritating his eye or a slight eye infection. You can easily ... | |
| Kitten Milk | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: How long does milk from moms stay in a kitten? My vet says she has FIV, however I have gotten a lot ... A: Lisa, As far as I know the antibodies are what stays in the kitten's system, if her mother had FIV ... | |
| 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: Gigi, I do apologize, the allexperts site allows experts to specify how many questions they're able ... | |
| Momma Cat and Sister behavior | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: We rescued two cats that we believe are sisters based on the way they act and they appear to be the ... A: Ken & Dana, I'm happy to inform you that it's completely normal for related female cats to care for ... | |
| introducing cats | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm moving in with my boyfriend he has two cats and I have one. He thinks that it would be less ... A: Jessica, I wouldn't suggest having your kitty spend a weekend at your boyfriend's house as a way to ... | |
| behavior | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently added a kitten to my pack. 6 all together now...after I got her fixed she started ... A: Chrissy, I've got a few questions for you that will help me get the information I need to have a ... | |
| Getting a new kitten | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I am getting a new kitten, she is a cymric manx, i have so many concerns there is no way I could ... A: Gaye, I normally recommend that a cat coming into a home with resident cats be confined to a room ... | |
| timid, hissing cats | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Please can you help? I adopted two rescue cats (brothers)from RSPCA 8 weeks ago. They had been ... A: Janet, I would recommend that you consider trying a homeopathic remedy called Bach's Rescue Remedy, ... | |
| new kitten not eating very much | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I just brought home a new kitten (about 5 or 6 weeks old) yesterday from a rescue. He was at a ... A: Jenn, It's obvious to me that you love your new kitten very much and want what's best for him. In ... | |
| Nursing Queen back in heat how likly is it she might hurt the kittens. | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: A stray showed up and was to far along to spay. The kittens are 4 weeks and 3 days old. I noticed ... A: Nancy, It's very possible that your queen is back in season, but there isn't any need to worry ... | |
| Three sick kittens on campus in China | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm a Canadian student in Shanghai, China. There are a lot of stray cats on campus because students ... A: Megan, I'm glad to hear that the two newest kittens knew that somebody cared about them before they ... | |
| Introduce new outside shy cat into our home with 2 other cats | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I will do my best to explain my situation. In September my wonderful Aunt died in a car wreck.She ... A: Jackii, I really don't think that Lola's a helpless case, helping her might be easier than you ... | |
| Queen moves litter | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: My Queen doesn't seem to have any milk. She keeps taking the 2 strongest ones and moving them to the ... A: Cynthia, I do apologize if you didn't feel that I answered your question thoroughly. In your first ... | |
| Training my kitty to have better manners | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a cute male tabby who is about 10 weeks old. I have had him since he was 4 weeks old. I am ... A: Nicole, You could certainly consider getting your kitty a companion, it might help to give him ... | |
| Queen moves litter | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: My Queen doesn't seem to have any milk. She keeps taking the 2 strongest ones and moving them to the ... A: Cynthia, It's not unusual for a queen to move her kittens if she feels that the nest isn't a safe ... | |
| cat overeating and doing dangerous things | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: How much wet food should an 8 pound 1 year old cat be eating per day? My cat went from 2 3 oz. ... A: Denise, The weight gain is an indicator that you're feeding your kitty too much. I'd still suggest ... | |
| Introduce new outside shy cat into our home with 2 other cats | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I will do my best to explain my situation. In September my wonderful Aunt died in a car wreck.She ... A: Jackii, You may want to try giving your shy girl a homeopathic remedy called Bach's Rescue Remedy ... | |
| 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: Tony, My heart goes out to you and your roommate, it's difficult to say goodbye, especially when ... | |
| cat overeating and doing dangerous things | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: How much wet food should an 8 pound 1 year old cat be eating per day? My cat went from 2 3 oz. ... A: Denise, Has your kitty been showing obvious signs of weight gain? If not when you put that together ... | |
| cranky kitty | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1yr old female cat and she is very affectionate and most of the time she is pretty ... A: Tina, Such a drastic change in a cat's behavior could indicate that she's sick. I'd suggest having ... | |
| kitten pooping | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitten that is 1 week and 3 days old the mother died after giving birth. I have no problem ... A: Deb, Congratulations on your tiny new arrival! It's not unusual to only have an orphaned kitten ... | |
| How pregnant is my cat | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I was adopted by a local neighbor hood stray cat,She adopted me I didnt adopt her! LOL Anyways when ... A: Tim, I understand that you're super excited about the arrival of Missy's kittens, I wish I could ... | |
| Pulling Out Fur/Not Using Litter Box | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I brought my cat home with me from College for the summer. She is only a year and a half, but has ... A: Samantha, It sounds to me like your kitty may have developed a sensitivity to something in her diet ... | |
| nursing kitten | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I just got a 8 week old kitten a couple days ago from a woman who fosters abandoned kittens. I guess ... A: Alex, I strongly suspect that your kitten was removed from mom well before he should have been, ... | |
| Training my kitty to have better manners | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a cute male tabby who is about 10 weeks old. I have had him since he was 4 weeks old. I am ... A: Nicole, In my opinion the best way to care for cats is to keep things as close to nature as ... | |
| my cat | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a one and a half year old cat. We brought him in from outside when he was a little under one ... A: Caitey, I'm not sure what your living situation is, but I have a few suggestions that might allow ... | |
| Three sick kittens on campus in China | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm a Canadian student in Shanghai, China. There are a lot of stray cats on campus because students ... A: Megan, These are the situations that every animal lover hopes that they never encounter. It's quite ... | |
| Rescued 3 week old stray kitten | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I know you are not a vet, but seeing as you have experience raising strays, I thought you may have ... A: Morgan, I'm not a vet, but I have a few ideas that might help find out what's going on with this ... | |
| adopting a 3mth old | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: good afternoon... hopefully you can help me out with nmy decision... i currently have a 6 yr old ... A: Chris, New cat introductions can be complex issues. I often receive questions about how to properly ... | |
| getting a 2nd cat | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a very happy, very spoiled cat, he has always been an indoor cat, he was fixed as soon as he ... A: Wanda, New cat introductions can be complex issues and because I commonly receive questions about ... | |
| new kitten - feeding | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I am the proud mom of a new baby kitten. He was the runt of the litter, and is very tiny. He was ... A: Cindy, Congratulations on your new arrival! I suspect your kitten's digestive issues are related to ... | |
| Maggie n Mia | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Just wanted to let you know that my little girls are doing well! Just in case you don't remember (I ... A: Christy, I'm so glad to hear that Maggie and Mia are doing so well, they look like they're enjoying ... | |
| kittens who are dizzy | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: We had 2 different litters born.In each litter the striped kittens can not walk without falling.One ... A: Anita, I wanted to ask a few questions about these moms and their kittens to give me a better idea ... | |
| Isa | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Isa was dewormed for a week ago and he just got his shots. We were told that isa should be dewormed ... A: Zahra, I'm so glad to hear that Isa's health issues have finally been properly diagnosed. I would ... | |
| overweight female cat age 9 | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I adopted my female cat (Charlotte) when she was 10 weeks old July 2000 and had just been ... A: Joe, It sounds like Charlotte is quite obese, and I'll try to help you find some answers so that ... | |
| cat pooping on new sheets with yellow runny stool | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a mature male Maine coon. He has had no previous problems with worms or health issues. He ... A: Cindy, I think that your kitty isn't feeling well, he may have eaten something he shouldn't have. ... | |
| kitten/solid food | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a seven week old kitten that has no interest in solid foods. When food dish is set in front ... A: Mare, I'm sorry to have to tell you that your kitten is probably a minimum of 3 weeks younger than ... | |
| cat pregnant | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant and i am reeeaaallllyyy excited for her to have kittens but she has been pregnant ... A: Megan, Unfortunately there's not much more I can offer if you won't allow the cat indoors or ... | |
| Reuniting Cats | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 cats that we got from cat welfare as kittens. I am not sure if they were feral or not but ... A: Theresa, I'd suggest trying a homeopathic remedy called Bach's Rescue Remedy which is a blend of ... | |
| Newborn kittens | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: We have three cats who get along fine with just the occasional disagreement. The youngest has just ... A: Jane, When the kittens are 6-8 weeks old. If you have an intact tom in the house I'd recommend ... | |
| feral or stray? | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm glad you can help me determine which is which. I have a lot of cats(they showed up gradually ... A: Esther, A stray cat is an abandoned pet that's been allowed to roam randomly without any medical ... | |
| feral mama cat | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: We found two Siamese kittens under some boards and one of them was dead. I think the mama couldn't ... A: Esther, I'm so glad that you were able to rescue one baby before time ran out for him. It's ... | |
| cat pregnant | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant and i am reeeaaallllyyy excited for her to have kittens but she has been pregnant ... A: Megan, A feline pregnancy lasts between 60-68 days, most queens will deliver their kittens at about ... | |
| fear | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: My kitten (Charlie) is very rambunctious he jumps out when you walk past him and he attacks me when ... A: Stephanie, I suspect that there could be a few things happening. Your kitten might have been taken ... | |
| Shaved Cat | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: Hey I shaved my 3 year old cat about 6 weeks ago, he had pretty severe matting. He's had it done ... A: Ashley, I have a few questions that I need to ask in order for me to be able to help you understand ... | |
| Cat pregnancy | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant. I don't know how far long she is. The last time she was in heat was in march or ... A: Jessica, I really can't tell you for sure how far along your cat is. This is an instance where the ... | |
| Pregnat Cat lost oustside | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: My cat is an outdoor cat my nature, and she was not fixed (We were told she was too small.) When my ... A: Lulu, Does your cat have a collar with tags on it so that anyone finding her can call you? If she ... | |
| seperating mom from kittens | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way to seperate a mom from her kittens? We are fostering a stay cat and her 2 ... A: Angie, I understand the difficult position you're in...If at all possible I'd suggest that you keep ... | |
| seperating mom from kittens | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way to seperate a mom from her kittens? We are fostering a stay cat and her 2 ... A: Angie, There are a number of opinions about how old kittens should be when they leave their mother ... | |
| feral colony issues | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: i take care of a colony now, and trying to reduce numbers, several got rehomed, and currently have 3 ... A: Marianne, I'm glad that I could offer some help - it's an honor to help others who are like minded ... | |
| PELASE HELP IF YOU CAN | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: im desperatly looking for help. Last night my kitten (7-8 wks) was sleeping in bed with myself and ... A: Audrey, It's possible that your local SPCA or humane society has an in house vet clinic and will ... | |
| 1 month old kitten | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Isa have done a little improvement, but I'm still concerned he just used litterbox for an hour ago ... A: Zahra, The fact that Isa responded, however slightly, to being given yogurt probably rules out ... | |
| 1 month old kitten | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: You have previously helped me about this kitten that i got from a private owner. His belly was ... A: Zahra, I'm so glad to hear that Isa's diarrea has stopped, the focus now will be making sure he's ... | |
| Inappropriate Elimination | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have had my kitty for almost 2 years now, I adopted him from the humane society at about 10 weeks ... A: Cathy, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my standard ... | |
| 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: Maler, It may be worth seeking the advice of a holistic veterinarian, this is a vet trained in ... | |
| feral colony issues | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: i take care of a colony now, and trying to reduce numbers, several got rehomed, and currently have 3 ... A: Marianne, It's nice to run into another kitty caregiver who works at providing the necessities of ... | |
| PELASE 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: Audrey, This kitten needs to see a vet ASAP...I keep a list of resources for folks who need help ... | |
| My cat is still pregnant after birthing | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My cat had 3 kittens late mothers day and had her 4th kitten around 12 the next day. She still has ... A: Carrie, I suspect that you may be right that there are still little ones that haven't been born ... | |
| pregnent cat? | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My female cat I thought got pregnant before I got the ,ale fixed... It has been over 11 weeks since ... A: Donna, The only way to know for sure whether or not your queen is pregnant would be to take her to ... | |
| cat and kittens | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: hi i adopted a pregnant cat she has had 4 kittens who r now 4wks old she has been a briliant mum but ... A: Tracy, I'd recommend that you try a different tactic with these kittens, it might be more ... | |
| 1 month old kitten | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: You have previously helped me about this kitten that i got from a private owner. His belly was ... A: Zahra, It really depends on what worm medicine was used, but in my experience diarrhea is rarely ... | |
| siamese cat pregnate | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: hi my 7yr old siamese is pregnant again but she hasnt giving birth yet her stomach is hard and ... A: Leeann, The gestation period for cats is usually around 60-68 days with 63 days being the average. ... | |
| wild cat | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I found a cat about 5 1/2 months ago. He has never been really affectionate and has always ... A: Renee, I suspect that this kitty may have been abused, taken from mom too early, being very ... | |
| about cat needing mates | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a male cat of about 1 1/2 years.do i need to provide it with a suitable mate. ANSWER: ... A: Aishath, I understand that in some parts of the world veterinary care is scarce. I'm going to try ... | |
| about cat needing mates | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a male cat of about 1 1/2 years.do i need to provide it with a suitable mate. A: Aishath, There isn't a simple answer to your question. I would encourage you to seriously consider ... | |
| Relocated and seaparated kitty constantly meows | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a male cat who is around 7 years old, whom I used to own for several years, along with a few ... A: Shelley, There are a number of reasons that cats can become vocal and clingy. In Devil's case I ... | |
| Moving | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have two indoor-only apartment cats. I am moving within the next couple of weeks. This will be the ... A: Susan, I'd suggest making sure that your kitties and their necessities are in the first trip to ... | |
| my cats nipples are bleeding kittens 4 days old | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: its like my momma cat isnt producing enough milk.. she has hard kitten foos for herself and fresh ... A: Frances, Mom and her kittens should be packed up in a large travel crate and taken to the ... | |
| Could our lost cat make its way home? | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: We have been feeding a feral cat for the last 8 months. She's probably just over a year old. Our ... A: Babs, Cats do form emotional attachments so it's possible that your kitties will make it home ... | |
| Litter Training Adopted Cat | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I adopted an adult female and her 1 year old daughter last week and am having a really hard time ... A: Michelle, If mom is a former stray she's not likely accustomed to commercially available kitty ... | |
| kittens!!! | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I found a kitten about 5-6 weeks old yesterday (5/7/09) . it was in a ditch covered in mud. I don't ... A: Leah, Since these are both single babies you can try keeping them together, but I'd suggest that ... | |
| mom cat ran away have 5 week old kitteen need help | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: the mom cat ran a way there 4 babies 3 are eat can food on there own the other is not how my kitten ... A: Deedee, I'd recommend that you try a different tactic with these kittens, it might be more ... | |
| suspious mother cat behavior | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have really, no idea, how old my cat is, but I know she is still a bit of a kitten herself. She ... A: Ducky, It sounds like mom is inexperienced, she may not realize how she's supposed to treat her ... | |
| Female grey tabbies, sisters, fighting after surgery | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have two female grey tabby's, sisters, and I have had them since they were 8 weeks old. They are ... A: Christy, I'm so glad to hear that your girls are doing better! That's fantastic. Although it ... | |
| Kitten legs not healing | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Need expert opinion - kitten legs won't heal.? I have a 7 month old kitten, who we adapted 3 months ... A: Suse, It sounds very much like your kitten is experiencing a fair bit of discomfort as a result of ... | |
| Neutering | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: How old does my male kitten have to be before i can get him neutered? A: Denise, That depends upon your vet's preferences, some vets will do the surgery when the kitten is ... | |
| My 1 month old kitten | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I adopted yesterday a 1 month old kitten yes i know i made a mistake! i didn't realize he was that ... A: Zahra, Unfortunately the damage has already been done with regards to this kitten being so young ... | |
| Female grey tabbies, sisters, fighting after surgery | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have two female grey tabby's, sisters, and I have had them since they were 8 weeks old. They are ... A: Christy, I'm so sorry that you weren't aware exactly what declawing entails. It's a tough thing to ... | |
| ophined 3-4 week old kitten won't poop. | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: i found a baby kitten about 4 days ago. and i have given it evaporated milk and water because i have ... A: Nataliy, I suspect that the issues you're having with your kitten are related to improper ... | |
| My 1 month old kitten | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I adopted yesterday a 1 month old kitten yes i know i made a mistake! i didn't realize he was that ... A: Zahra, Provided that you use a clean cotton ball or natural, unscented baby wipe each time, pay ... | |
| aggressive cat behavior | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I adopted a rescue cat 2 1/2 weeks ago. Ralph is 1 year old. He was initially a ... A: Mary, I have some good news and some bad news for you. The good news is that Ralph isn't damaged ... | |
| How do I stop my newer cat from bullying my older cat. | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I have three cats in the house. One is an inside/outside female who seems to get along ... A: Corey, Punishing your cat isn't going to be effective or useful. Cats do not learn well when ... | |
| Mean Cat | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I took my cat in when he was 4 weeks old due to his mother abandoning him at a friends farm. I ... A: Gretchen, I understand that you're in a tough situation at the moment, you're frustrated, ... | |
| How many meals to kittens need? | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: How many meals to kittens need a day? If i am at work during the day can i leave dry food in the ... A: Wing, Ultimately when we feed our cats a goal that we should have in mind is how to best meet their ... | |
| How pregnant is my cat | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I was adopted by a local neighbor hood stray cat,She adopted me I didnt adopt her! LOL Anyways when ... A: Tim, Congratulations on your new companion, Missy's absolutely stunning and she looks like a real ... | |
| My 1 month old kitten | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I adopted yesterday a 1 month old kitten yes i know i made a mistake! i didn't realize he was that ... A: Zahra, Congratulations on your new companion - it's unfortunate for him that his previous caregiver ... | |
| introducting a new kitten. | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i recently got a cat last month, it followed me home and i took care of it its name is king, and now ... A: Daniel, It's important to keep a very close eye on King, intact male cats can sometimes kill young ... | |
| How pregnant is my cat | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I was adopted by a local neighbor hood stray cat,She adopted me I didnt adopt her! LOL Anyways when ... A: Tim, Unless you actually witness the mating there's no way to know for sure without having a vet do ... | |
| Sick cat | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: drinking more - she still meows for food but turns up her nose to what ever I give her - any ideas A: Brett, As I've indicated in my instructions to questioners I am not a vet and I can't diagnose ... | |
| possible masitis and pregnant sister | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Question #1 is Re the possibility of masitis in my 11 mo old new queen. To clarify, the problem is ... A: Barbara, Ultimately there's no way to know for sure if your nursing queen's got mastitis unless ... | |
| Female grey tabbies, sisters, fighting after surgery | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have two female grey tabby's, sisters, and I have had them since they were 8 weeks old. They are ... A: Christy I have a pretty good idea why Maggie and Mia are behaving aggressively with each other ... | |
| Occasional growths on pad of foot/under claw | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Ali, I am currently owned by two still-armed-with-claws cats who are both spoiled rotten ... A: Brenda, My youngest cat has similar growths on her toes and my vet told me that they don't really ... | |
| Foaming at Mouth | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that if a cat suddenly has white foam coming from his mouth and it doesn't last long, ... A: Melanie, Not necessarily. Domestic cats are quite sensitive to a number of different substances ... | |
| Is my older cat hurting the new kitten or showing him who's boss? | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 month old cat and recently got another kitten who is 8 weeks old. They are from the ... A: Lindsey, I suspect that the behavior you're seeing from the older cat is a direct result of ... | |
| Is my older cat hurting the new kitten or showing him who's boss? | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 month old cat and recently got another kitten who is 8 weeks old. They are from the ... A: Lindsey, How long has it been since you brought your newest feline family member home? Was he ... | |
| sick mother cat | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: my cat had kittens yesterday,6 of them,they were premature so they all died.my concern is the mom ... A: Gina, There's something very wrong, it sounds like mom needs immediate vet care. The fact that ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy *Important!* | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering, is it possible for a female cat to get pregnant by two male cats? A: Courtney, Absolutely, cats are induced ovulators which means that they must have intercourse in ... | |
| my cat had babies | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: but my problem is she only had 2 kittens and she is very fat still.... could she still be ... A: Sanchia, Sometimes cats will give birth to as few as two kittens, but in my experience an average ... | |
| new cat | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I have an indoor girl cat she is 2 years old, and am thinking of bring another cat so they can pllay ... A: Rawd, I wasn't aware that your cat has issues with anxiety around people. It's not unusual for a ... | |
| cat rescue situation | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I work at a cat rescue and a woman who lives about 2 hours away is looking to me to help. Human ... A: Diane, I understand your frustration, it's a tough situation. Hopefully the woman fostering these ... | |
| Stray Cat | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I took in a stray cat and she has white gums, a swallow stomach and weight loss everywhere else. i ... A: Geraldine, This cat is seriously anemic, she needs to see a vet, home remedies aren't going to work ... | |
| cat rescue situation | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I work at a cat rescue and a woman who lives about 2 hours away is looking to me to help. Human ... A: Diane, I do apologize, I wasn't trying to offend you - I simply wanted to be sure that the woman ... | |
| new cat | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an indoor girl cat she is 2 years old, and am thinking of bring another cat so they can pllay ... A: Rawd, I see no problem introducing a new cat to your household provided that you do it properly. In ... | |
| cat rescue situation | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I work at a cat rescue and a woman who lives about 2 hours away is looking to me to help. Human ... A: Diane, I'm sure that you're aware that the kittens aren't in an ideal situation, mom's milk ... | |
| Boy cat being attacked by roaming Toms repeatedly! | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing on behalf of my mother, who has a boy cat just under a year old. He hasn't been fixed ... A: Heather, The fact that your mother's cat was hand raised explains a lot, he's not "mentally ... | |
| cats that have been declawed | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired a older cat that has been declawed, however, he is an outside cat at night. He ... A: Linda, If someone is home during the day you can try switching the cat's day around by keeping him ... | |
| 'Maggie' (stray) behavior issues ...(long) | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: .. A brief background ~ we are the 'staff' of (8) indoor only cats. (4) strays; 'Maxie' 7 year-old ... A: Lee, It sounds like you and your husband have 8 very lucky indoor cats - and two full time jobs! ... | |
| 'Maggie' (stray) behavior issues ...(long) | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: .. A brief background ~ we are the 'staff' of (8) indoor only cats. (4) strays; 'Maxie' 7 year-old ... A: Lee, Aggression between cats can happen for a number of reasons. Some of the most common causes are ... | |
| Boy cat being attacked by roaming Toms repeatedly! | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing on behalf of my mother, who has a boy cat just under a year old. He hasn't been fixed ... A: Heather, Neutering this kitty might reduce the number of attacks, although it doesn't sound like ... | |
| cat being skittish | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: The last two days my cat, three year old tabby, appears afraid to come out of one room into the ... A: John, This kitty needs to see a vet immediately, such a drastic change in behavior is a pretty good ... | |
| Cat birth | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My kitty is pregnant and ready to give birth. I have had kitten before with a different cat. My ... A: Kari, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. I know how much losing a special feline ... | |
| spayed female acts like she's in heat | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: A shelter adoptee, this young cat has been spayed within the year, but continues to act as though ... A: LK, It's quite possible that a small piece of ovary was missed during the original spay surgery, ... | |
| neutered but still aggressive | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I neutered a 2 to 3 year old tomcat, Frankie, 31 days ago. He originally belonged to my niece when ... A: Sheila, Sometimes it can take up to 6-7 weeks for hormones to drop off and aggression to gradually ... | |
| Sick mama cat | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: My cat had babies one week ago today, the babies are all well and healthy but mom is still very ... A: Kim, It sounds to me like your mama cat is very sick. This is an emergency which means that she is ... | |
| stomatitis etc | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: i adopted two 4 months old kittens that were born in the alley. I call them Marcelle and Mini so ... A: Isabelle, I'm not a vet and therefore I can't offer you a diagnosis. I do wonder if feline leukemia ... | |
| Relocating Outside Cat | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I've recently relocated an outside cat that grew up with minimal human contact and is only friendly ... A: Adrienne, I've used a homeopathic remedy called Bach's Rescue Remedy which is a blend of flower ... | |
| Kitten and Young cat just adopted, not getting along | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: My question concerns a pair of two newly adopted felines. One being a 5 month old female, and the ... A: Kate, It's important to understand that cats are very territorial animals by nature. If the two ... | |
| affectionate love bites | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: My very loving cats, Rasta and Sativa, show their affection by kisses. They will come up and touch ... A: Amy, Perhaps the simplest answer to a situation like this would be to plop kitty unceremoniously ... | |
| Cat In Pain? Or Just Weird? | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I have recently taken in a foster cat named 'Tesla', so named because of her bizarre behaviours. ... A: Kurasu, Tesla sounds like she may simply be enjoying "Spaz Hour", it's possible that there is a ... | |
| Cat In Pain? Or Just Weird? | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I have recently taken in a foster cat named 'Tesla', so named because of her bizarre behaviours. ... A: Kurasu, Some cats are naturally more co-ordinated than others, but I'm a bit concerned that she ... | |
| Help with cat labor? | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: My cat had her first kitten at 10:30 this morning, and the last one at about 4:30pm. It is now 9:30 ... A: Brittany, This may be a case of wait and see, although based on your description I think ... | |
| shedding cat | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old tabby that was rescued from a feral life. He is a very skiddish, and a scarrey ... A: Kevin, There is a significant difference between feral and stray cats. Feral cats grow up without ... | |
| cat | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My cat had her first kitten at 5:45am,Apr.23,2009 and she still hasn't had any more since. Is this ... A: Laura, No, it's not, the fact that mom continues trying to make a nest may indicate that she's got ... | |
| Revenge urination | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My cat is about 8 years old and she has not been the same cat since she got fixed years ago. She is ... A: Kristin, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my ... | |
| cat spraying | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have my beautiful cat that I have had for about five years now. I love him, he is my baby! I ... A: Jamie, Since questions about litter box issues are quite common I've included a copy of my standard ... | |
| my young cat is agrassive to my older cat | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a cat who is 1 and he plays with me older cat who is 3. it stars insolently then ends up ... A: Kristen, Aggression between cats can happen for a number of reasons. Some of the most common causes ... | |
| Litter training | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 11 week old domestic short haired kitten that I got from a rescue centre at 7 weeks. She ... A: Amanda, I'm not sure that there isn't an medical cause for this behavior...With the amount of water ... | |
| Newborns Holding On | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: My first time queen just had her litter of 4 kittens 4 days ago.I am very confused on signs of just ... A: Kim, I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost more babies overnight and I really wish I knew exactly ... | |
| kittens | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: i have 3 kitten when they were about 3 week old i noticed that they had a soft pouch of skin under ... A: Kelly, It sounds like the kittens may have umbilical hernias with loops of intestine causing the ... | |
| injured cat | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: my cat had 5 kittens 3 days ago and today my dog broke in and bit it,some organ near its leg is ... A: Sinead, This situation is an emergency and it calls for immediate vet care, the kitten is in pain, ... | |
| hissising | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a one and a half year old female cat who gave birth to some kittens almost 6 months ago. and ... A: Vivien, It's perfectly normal for mom to try and keep her son in check and to discipline him when ... | |
| 2nd cat giving birth 10 days after 1st cat | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: The cat (Star) giving birth today keeps going (had first kitten) into 1st mommy's (Minx's) box. Minx ... A: Nell, Congratulations on your new arrivals. I'm quite glad to hear that these girls will be ... | |
| after birth | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: if my cat didn't pass the after birth after labor, what warning signs should i look for. A: Stacey, Retained placentas aren't very common in cats, if you didn't see the afterbirth it's very ... | |
| 2nd cat giving birth 10 days after 1st cat | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: The cat (Star) giving birth today keeps going (had first kitten) into 1st mommy's (Minx's) box. Minx ... A: Nell, I'm glad to hear that you are keeping these moms indoors and away from the boys until their ... | |
| my cat | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: We had Rusty neutered yesterday and we noticed last night that something is comming out of where the ... A: Ann, I think it would be in Rusty's best interests to have him assessed by an on call vet because ... | |
| 2nd cat giving birth 10 days after 1st cat | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: The cat (Star) giving birth today keeps going (had first kitten) into 1st mommy's (Minx's) box. Minx ... A: Nell, It's not uncommon for cats that are related to each other or close friends within a ... | |
| Cats fighting and peeing | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a four cat household, with two fairly new additions replacing two elderly cats who died last ... A: Cass, I do apologize for failing to explain my answer. Often times litter box issues and inter cat ... | |
| Cat behavior issue | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 13-year old female Tabby / Siamese mix. For the first 12.5 years she was the perfect cat; ... A: Joe, I would like to start off by saying that cats don't use the toilet outside of the litter box ... | |
| Cats not getting along. | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 cats, rescues from a local shelter. My oldest is Daisy, she is a 4 year old DSH female. ... A: Hania, I would suggest that you consider trying a homeopathic remedy called Bach's Rescue Remedy ... | |
| Cats fighting and peeing | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a four cat household, with two fairly new additions replacing two elderly cats who died last ... A: Cass, I would like to start off by saying that cats don't use the toilet outside of the litter box ... | |
| Premature Delivery | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: My polydactyl cat just had here first litter of kittens. She has had 3 I think she is done. The ... A: Cristal, It's very important to consider that there may be some underlying health issues which ... | |
| lost kittens | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: A white cat comes to our house to get fed and she has obviously had kittens but we have searched and ... A: Beth, I understand your concern for this kitty and your desire to help her and her little family, ... | |
| old cat not eating | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 19 yr old cat who is not eating. I took him to the vets last DEC. for the same reason and ... A: Sharon, You're very welcome, I'm glad that I could offer some tips that might help Tootie continue ... | |
| new kittens + old cat | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My family was adopted by a mixed breed female kitten 10 years ago. She is an outdoors/indoors cat ... A: Patrick, While it wouldn't be common for a female cat to kill kittens it's a possibility that she ... | |
| old cat not eating | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 19 yr old cat who is not eating. I took him to the vets last DEC. for the same reason and ... A: Sharon, A 19 year old kitty is roughly equivalent to a 92 year old human being. At this point in ... | |
| Two cats trying to nurse one litter??? | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Our siamese just had a littr of four kittens today...one of her kittens from a prior litter seems ... A: Marilan, This is absolutely fine, it's quite common actually. In feral cat colonies related females ... | |
| New cat urinating on bed | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: This might be WAY more information than you need/want, but I want to be specific and let you know ... A: Kristen, I would like to start off by saying that cats don't use the toilet outside of the litter ... | |
| undescended testicle in 10 mo. old ragdoll | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I had my ragdoll neutered when he was 6 mo. old. The vet said that one testicle was inside and ... A: Pam, Thomas's undescended testicle could have been removed at the same time as the other testicle - ... | |
| kitten clef | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: my sisters cat just had 4 kittens and the one i want has a clef. its not that bad cause she is ... A: Lynette, I'm not entirely sure that I have a full understanding of your situation - you say that ... | |
| New kitty | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Over the past 3 years I've had feral cats living in my backyard. The first year a mom cat had 4 ... A: Jill, Firstly I would like to say that it's nice to run into another person who has compassion for ... | |
| kitten's stools | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 brother kittens, actually, just turned one year yesterday. They have had their 1st set of ... A: Lori, What are you feeding these kitties? How long have you noticed the softer stools? Have there ... | |
| My 4 month year old cat | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: My name is Zoe and i have a female kitten called Ruby.She is 4 months and she is black and white.The ... A: Zoe, It sounds to me like Ruby needs to be properly socialized and we'll need to address that right ... | |
| pregnant cat | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: i have a pregnant cat not 100% sure on her date but would guess around 9 weeks shes been doing ... A: Caroline, Unfortunately it's difficult to know for sure what's happening based on a pet parent's ... | |
| Kittens | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 and a half month old female kitten. Would it be wise to get a second kitten at this ... A: Louise, The wisdom of adding another kitten to a household that already has a kitten in residence ... | |
| Stray Cat | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitty that showed up at my house about a year ago.. We have been feeding him and giving him ... A: Jessica, According to their website some Petco stores in your area provide low cost vet care and ... | |
| Cat birth | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My kitty is pregnant and ready to give birth. I have had kitten before with a different cat. My ... A: Kari, I do think that this mom should be allowed out of the bathroom because it's possible that she ... | |
| Stray Cat | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitty that showed up at my house about a year ago.. We have been feeding him and giving him ... A: Jessica, I'm wondering if this cat may have some sort of foreign body stuck in his mouth - it could ... | |
| type of litter for kittens | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: i have read many different answers but am still unsure about what type of litter is best for ... A: Deb, I generally recommend that people use a clumping, unscented kitty litter for cats and kittens ... | |
| hi | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: 1st) and are millions of cats on our street and i saw her go with a black cat.after a while her ... A: Cassi, If Sadie mated there's a pretty good chance that she's pregnant. A normal cat pregnancy can ... | |
| Cat may have to move without me | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can give me some good advice. This is kindof a long story. I have two cats - one which I ... A: Jessica, This is a tough situation and ultimately I can't make these difficult choices for you. I ... | |
| Cat Anal Glands | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old mixed breed male cat. His anal glands will not stop leaking. I've had him to the ... A: Chris, Have you considered seeking the advice of a holistic veterinarian? I would only suggest ... | |
| Angus in trouble | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a black cat who is under a year old domestic short hair who is very smart, but is too ... A: Kenneth, I was wondering how Angus is doing and whether or not any decisions have been made yet ... | |
| Cat Troubles | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I've always had a little trouble with my cat, she's EVIL. One minute she's letting you pet her, then ... A: Jo, Cats do grieve the loss of family members including those with four legs. I don't know if her ... | |
| mycat | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: my cat has large nipples and a swoolen tummy and it has happend in the past couple of days could she ... A: Diane, Does your cat have access to unsterilized male cats? Has she been in season and had the ... | |
| Cat Troubles | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I've always had a little trouble with my cat, she's EVIL. One minute she's letting you pet her, then ... A: Jo, Is your cat spayed? If not that could explain her attacks because after puberty cats can become ... | |
| irritating rash on kittens chin | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: My kitten has been having swelling under his chin. Ive tried to pop it a couple of times with no ... A: Mark, I'm not a vet so I can't provide a diagnosis, but I wonder if it's a skin infection of some ... | |
| Leaving cat home alone | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: how are you? My name is Paul and I have a quick and painless question to ask of you regarding our ... A: Paul, I have a few concerns about not having anyone check in on your cat at all. For instance we ... | |
| CAT HAIRBALLS | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat that gets bad hairballs, I bought her some cat grass and it seems to help, since it ... A: Emma, You could try giving your cat some canned pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix), it comes in ... | |
| kitten | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: my cat gave birth to only one kitten. is there any thing that i should be watchful about as it ... A: Mare, I would recommend that you have the vet examine mom because although cats do sometimes give ... | |
| cats fighting | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have to cats. They are both very well tempered and get along well. problem is everytime one or ... A: Darren, I put a significant amount of time, effort and knowledge based on my experiences into the ... | |
| my cat | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My cat had went into labor around 3am and its is now 5:30am and she is still in labor. I dont think ... A: Crystal, Cats are just like women in that the duration of labor depends upon physical fitness, the ... | |
| indoor only cat gone feral | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: We have a tabby named Sunshine that has been a member of our family since she was 6 weeks old. She ... A: Emily, It's not normal for a healthy indoor cat to suddenly develop serious aggression. This is an ... | |
| cats fighting | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have to cats. They are both very well tempered and get along well. problem is everytime one or ... A: Darren, Are these cats spayed/neutered? Sometimes territorial aggression can happen in a household ... | |
| Feral cat bleeding issues | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: We take care of a large feral community in the woods behind our home. One by one we have been ... A: Laura, With a truly feral cat (wild cat that hasn't ever been socialized with humans and will do ... | |
| moving with cats | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have heard that spraying something called Feliwey in a new home will help cats to adjust better to ... A: Rebecca, To be completely honest most people I've talked to have found this product expensive and ... | |
| Cat urination | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a calico who is very temperamental, she has urinated on the rugs in my current apartment and ... A: Jill I'd like to start off by saying that your cat isn't urinating around your house to frustrate ... | |
| sudden death | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: My 8 year old cat died suddenly. She had just been to the vet that day for a check-up and shots. I ... A: Nancy, Some cats do have adverse reactions to vaccines. New research suggests that we as are over ... | |
| sudden death | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: My 8 year old cat died suddenly. She had just been to the vet that day for a check-up and shots. I ... A: Nancy, I'm so sorry for the terribly sudden loss of your special kitty. It's really difficult when ... | |
| Cat's not feeling well/sneezing a lot | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 fixed cats indoors that seem to have colds, sneezing, laying around more than usual, they ... A: Robin, Sadly there aren't many local rescues or organizations that advertise offering subsidized ... | |
| Spaying a pregnant (?) cat | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: Two stray cats (1 female, 1 male) have adopted me and a few weeks ago, I finally gave in and moved ... A: Sky, Cats are referred to as induced ovulators meaning that unlike human beings they require the ... | |
| My pregnant cats recent behavior | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: My girls are due any day. Beautiful Bengal girls. They are on there 62nd day of pregnancy. One is ... A: Audra, I would recommend that you check with your vet just to be sure that nothing serious is going ... | |
| 8 year old female needs a new kitten | 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: Leslie, It has been my experience that its best to balance out the genders when it comes to cats in ... | |
| Introducing cat to the outdoors | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a lovely and quirky 1 year old mix that will be traveling with me as I drive across country ... A: Rachel, Since you mention that there are large predators and a fair amount of wild animals that ... | |
| Cat's not feeling well/sneezing a lot | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 fixed cats indoors that seem to have colds, sneezing, laying around more than usual, they ... A: Robin, Unfortunately if you didnt take the appropriate hygienic precautions after handling and ... | |
| irratated rash on pet cat | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: my cat Mingus has developed a nasty rash and sores on her skin, mainly on her head. She scratches at ... A: Rachel, I can`t really offer any diagnosis, I`m not a veterinarian. It sounds like your cat may ... | |
| my kitty | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I just adopted a new kitty who is 10 mon. she was fine when i met her. she went to the vet today for ... A: Christina, Is your cat spayed? If not she may be going into estrus which means that she is ... | |
| my beloved Tiger | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: My son said to keep him in but my husband let him out it was 11-15pm he has been out countless times ... A: Jean, Ultimately the safest cat is a well cared for indoor cat that has been spayed or neutered. ... | |
| Unprovoked cat attack! | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20-month-old, un-neutered, male, domestic short hair cat. He is not de-clawed and has all ... A: Olivia, I've given serious thought to the problems you've been having with your cat because I ... | |
| Cat having litter | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a stray cat, (one of many dropped off here), this is her 2nd litter and again no live ... A: Fred, You are absolutely correct about your first responsibility being to your permanent house ... | |
| cat behavier after giving birth | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: my cat gave birth to 3 kittens on 3/18/09 and at first she was ok now i can't even get to close i ... A: Linda, I can't tell you for sure what's going on with this cat. It's probably a good idea to have ... | |
| Pregnant cat attacking other animals | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Please help. I have had cats for many years and have never encountered a pregnant female attacking ... A: Emma, This mom to be may be stressed about being around other animals. I do think that it would be ... | |
| Cat having litter | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a stray cat, (one of many dropped off here), this is her 2nd litter and again no live ... A: Fred, There are a number of reasons that the litters aren't surviving. It's possible that they are ... | |
| cat howling | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: My 9 yr old male cat (who is neutered)will not stop howling at night. As soon as we turn off the ... A: Renee, 5-7 drops is a pretty standard dose for a cat. Rescue Remedy is completely safe and you ... | |
| Skin discolouration | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a long haired ginger and white male moggy. Recently he's been moulting and had quite a few ... A: Helen, It's possible that your cat may have a condition called chin acne which can be remedied by ... | |
| new born kitten | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: !! I've been speaking with Jessica for a few nights now about what has been going on with the cat ... A: Cheri, It would be best to move the kittens back into the safe room with their mother. I would ... | |
| cat howling | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My 9 yr old male cat (who is neutered)will not stop howling at night. As soon as we turn off the ... A: Renee, I have three suggestions that might help you to get a bit more sleep at night. I would ... | |
| Childfree cat? | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Kinison was about 3 weeks old when I pulled her out from under my car, no mother or the rest of her ... A: Icey, I can certainly understand how it could be difficult to be dealing with a toddler, a kitty ... | |
| My cat attacked me | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My cat was trying to sit on my lap as I was working on the computer. I took her off my lap, placed ... A: Alexandra, This is an extremely disturbing case of aggression. I don't know for sure what has ... | |
| Tom cats hanging around my home | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: So i know iam suppost to get my cat spayed and all that but here it is, my 10 month old cat has ... A: Paigen, Unfortunately due to the fact that your female cat has reached sexual maturity it's ... | |
| I dont know the breed of my cat | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My cat is a very active cat and loves to play around. He is very smart and comforts me when ... A: Kelly, There isn't any real way of accurately determining what breeds may be in your cat's family ... | |
| Cat behavior | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an almost 3 year old cat. She used to be very sweet natured....now when you pet her...she ... A: Mary, It sounds to me like your cat may have a form of aggression referred to as play aggression, ... | |
| my cat giving birth | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: how long are they usually in labor their first time? how many do they normaly have their first time? A: Melissa, The length of labor will depend upon the age of the queen and her overall condition. From ... | |
| Agression | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I emailed you a couple of weeks ago about our missing cat Rusty, who has still not returned, ... A: Mindy, Details are great, there's no need to apologize for providing them. It's tough to help pet ... | |
| Emergency Financing | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Our cat seems to have a bowel obstruction. I have been out of work and just started a job part time ... A: Bill, Have you tried approaching Care Credit? This organization offers financing with affordable ... | |
| is my cat pregnant? | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: The other night she got out for the whole day up to 11 o'clock and she was out all yesterday and ... A: Nicole, I apologize for any lack of clarity, I've taken the liberty of including a portion of the ... | |
| mastitis | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: my 1 year old cat had kittens & after 1 1/2 wks she no longer wants to feed. i think she may have ... A: Christy, I can't say for sure what the cost will be for treatment. Your vet would be the best ... | |
| My 6 mo old cat has a finicky appetite | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I give him Kitten Chow that he will only eat if he has to. Won't eat any "off brand" can food like ... A: Becky, Through experience I've found that some cats who are fussy about their food tend to respond ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My cat got out around the 20th of January, and I suspect her due date to be around the 26th or 27th ... A: Kelley, The average gestation period for cats is roughly 60-68 days. There's no way to confirm ... | |
| is my cat pregnant? | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: The other night she got out for the whole day up to 11 o'clock and she was out all yesterday and ... A: Nicole, When a cat is in estrus (commonly referred to as being in heat) she's showing her ... | |
| Bored cat | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I recently separated from my spouse and I kept the house and the cats. I have a neutered 1.5 yrs old ... A: Cherry, I have found providing different forms of stimulation helps to ease boredom and help ... | |
| CAT: Converting an Indoor to an Outdoor | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old female house cat that has been in the family for most of her life. She is fixed ... A: Eva, I'm very concerned about this situation, a cat that's been indoors for her whole life isn't ... | |
| overpopulation of feral cats | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I had sort of gotten the overpopulation of cats by spaying and neutering them. Of course, this was ... A: Esther, I know that initially when you think about helping out a colony of stray and feral cats ... | |
| stray cat gave birth in my house | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: There are a few stray cats where I live. My neighbour who has lived in the area for over 40 years ... A: Anna, I'd recommend putting a litter box into the area where mom and her family are. It's probably ... | |
| cat peed on some papers | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I currently have 8 cats. I'm having problems with one of them, Izzie age 1 1/2 spayed female. I ... A: Sarah, It sounds to me like you're having a really tough time with a couple of somewhat difficult ... | |
| tape worms/breastfedding | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a year old mama cat (Princess Laroo) and I have just noticed she has tape worms. I have the ... A: Jillian, Breast feeding moms face similar restrictions regardless of species. Medications aren't ... | |
| urinating after neuter | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I got my 11 month old male cat neutered this week, and have been having problems since he came home. ... A: Candice, Sadly litter box issues can be quite common after declawing a cat. I'm not sure if your ... | |
| Soft Paws nail caps | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking about moving in w/someone that has leather furniture. They said my cat cannot come ... A: Beth, Declawing is the term used to refer to a major surgery that amputates a cat's digits at the ... | |
| overpopulation of feral cats | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I had sort of gotten the overpopulation of cats by spaying and neutering them. Of course, this was ... A: Esther, Controlling the population of a feral cat colony can be done by practicing a TNR or trap, ... | |
| cat incontinence | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have an older cat (12-13 years old) and brought a new kitten into our home about 6-7 months ago. ... A: Kristi, I'd like to start off by saying that the cat isn't urinating around your house to frustrate ... | |
| Behaviour | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have two male cats that are nearly 2 now. I have had them since they were 8 weeks old and they ... A: Melanie, I'd like to start off by saying that the cats aren't urinating around your house to ... | |
| new born kitten | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: !! I've been speaking with Jessica for a few nights now about what has been going on with the cat ... A: Cheri, It's wonderful to see that I'm not the only one caring for countless abandoned cats and ... | |
| Newly Neutered Cat.... | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if sending a cat home still knocked out from anesthesia after getting neutered, is ... A: Stacy, It's quite uncommon for a vet to send home a still anesthetised cat in my experience. It ... | |
| elevated testosterone levels | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: My 12 year old neutered male started acting like a tom cat. A couple months ago, he started with ... A: Maryann, Testosterone is produced in the testicles, your cat is neutered so he no longer has his ... | |
| "nursing home" cat deficating outside of box | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Ali, I am a nurse in a nursing home. We have 2 cats that live there. They are brother and sister ... A: Karen, As promised I have enclosed the response from a holistic vet in the Ask the Vet portion of ... | |
| New ? | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: To many follow ups I will try to send pics but the runt is good and they all have thier eyes open ... A: Daisy, Unfortunately the pictures didn't come through, however I did read the descriptions of the ... | |
| Leaving the kittens while we're at work | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: We just got a pair of brother and sister Polydactyly kittens. I might be struggling with keeping ... A: Devon, How old are the kittens? Have you kitten proofed the house? Regardless of the size of the ... | |
| senior cats | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: NEED URGENT REPLY !!!!!! My male cat is 22 yrs old. Buster has been on & off an antibiotic for ... A: Vivian, Sometimes antibiotics can cause loss of appetite as they don't discriminate in terms of the ... | |
| male kitten vaccination/nuetering and behaviour | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: hope you can help me, i got a kitten off a friend who found it as a stray 4 days ago. He had the ... A: Joanne, I'd recommend making an appointment with your vet immediately. It sounds as though there ... | |
| cat behavior | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: cat is around wanting to play. She arches her back and fluffs her tail as she hops! It's ... A: Tamra, Your kitten is just having fun. The sideways bounce is unique to kittens in most cases ... | |
| EMERGENCY | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: How do I stop my cat from peeing outside of the litterbox? And why does she do it? A: Naomi I'd like to start off by saying that the cat isn't urinating around your house to frustrate ... | |
| reintroducing family cats after a feline birth | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I currently have 3 cats one I adopted a year ago as a kitten and was a delight I took in two kittens ... A: Rose, It's safest and best for the newborn kittens and nursing queen to be kept separated from the ... | |
| cat going outside | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: we were adopted last fall by a dropped off kitty we named Princess Midna. She was only 3+3/4lbs. at ... A: Kellie, Princess most likely ended up with worms by eating small prey animals that she killed. You ... | |
| New kitty in an old kitty's home... | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My best friend just passed away a couple of days ago and I want to get another cat/kitten and wanted ... A: Michael, I'm terribly sorry to hear that you've lost such a special friend. I know just how ... | |
| Cat Pee's everywhere | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat and she is around 9 months old. She has being peeing the sofa the carpet and I do not ... A: Alma, I'd like to start off by saying that the cat isn't urinating around your house to frustrate ... | |
| Intercat Agression | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have two sibling Chartreux, male and female, 5 years old. They have been great mates since they ... A: Barbara, I am concerned about the intensity of the aggression between your two cats. I am left ... | |
| My male cat has went into heat after getting fixed | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: my male cat seems to have gone into heat after he and my other female cat got fixed and for some odd ... A: Caitlin, The term 'in heat' refers to estrus cycles experienced by sexually mature female animals ... | |
| 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: Hannes, New cat introductions can be complex issues and because I commonly receive questions about ... | |
| cat | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: is this strange behavior and why do you think it does this A: CJ, Although eye contact is very important to us as human beings it's an entirely different story ... | |
| A cats memory... | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I had to make an unavoidable trip out of the country. I will be gone 4 months and my two cats are ... A: Giancarlo, Your kitty may be upset with you for awhile when you come back home. I think that you'll ... | |
| Kitty Anxiety | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: In regards to the cat we recently lost, he was close to the other cat, Animal. Launa had very ... A: Heather, Unfortunately due to your description of the intensity of your cat's fear and anxiety when ... | |
| new kitten and old dominant dog | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can give me some advice. My aunt's cat just had kittens. When my 11 yo daughter went ... A: Kelly, I'm somewhat uncomfortable offering any reassurances about how things will go between the ... | |
| (Me Again) Cats | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: sorry about last night i should have included the questions to so Can you answer the following ... A: Daisy, So long as the runt is feeding properly everything should be fine. By definition the runt of ... | |
| Cat Hurt or Exhausted?? | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Our cat followed us on a walk last night, however did not come home until this morning. When she ... A: Emily, It's possible that your cat got into a scrape with another cat or a wild animal and she may ... | |
| cats nails | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: and my cat seems to be scratching my wooden floor would it be appropriate to cut their claws or ... A: Abida, Absolutely but I'd recommend having your vet show you how to trim the nails properly. You ... | |
| Introducing mama cat with litter to resident cat? | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: o) This is kinda long, so thanks for your patience! I'm cat-sitting a female cat and her 3 kittens ... A: Rachel, You could try introducing the kittens and their mother, but it comes down to a few things. ... | |
| My cat is always in the litter box | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Recently I have noticed that my cat is more frequently using her litter box. She may go in it 5 ... A: Kat, Obviously the urinary tract infection hasn't been completely cleared up, your cat may require ... | |
| (Me Again) Cats | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: sorry about last night i should have included the questions to so Can you answer the following ... A: Daisy, Glad to hear that the advice worked out. As for the kittens they should be opening their ... | |
| behavior changes | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a four year old, spayed female cat. Recently she has had some behavioral problems. We have ... A: Kayla, Cats are exceptionally intelligent predators. It takes intelligence to be a stealthy ... | |
| Lulu the stray kitten | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: The only problem if she does stay living in there is how do i get her to come out as she either just ... A: Sue, For Lulu's sake I think it would be best to install a cat flap, it's hopefully small enough to ... | |
| My kittens loved each other, but after neutering, hate each other | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: In September, I got a male kitten from a farm. As I was leaving, the farmer told me there was a ... A: Nancy, Declawing is a procedure that involves the amputation of the cat's digits at the first joint ... | |
| Aggressive cat | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old female calico. when she was a kitten she was very sweet and loved to be held . ... A: Tony, Sometimes calicos and tortoiseshells have the reputation of being one human girls. If your ... | |
| worried about newborn kitties | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: We have a stray mommy kitty that we brought inside to have her kitties. She had them 36 hours ago. ... A: Stacy, The link to send an image comes on the third screen and it's quite small. Your first screen ... | |
| worried about newborn kitties | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: We have a stray mommy kitty that we brought inside to have her kitties. She had them 36 hours ago. ... A: Stacy, If everyone seems to be doing fine all that you can do is watch the new family carefully and ... | |
| Cat Intergration | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: Ok, this is kind of a long story leading up to the question so please me patient. I have a 9 year ... A: Heather, At this point I think that having your cat re-evaluated by a veterinarian to rule out ... | |
| Skinny cat | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm wondering if my cat is too skinny...I can feel his ribs and spinal cord when I pet him. Info on ... A: Kelly, I can't tell you for sure whether your cat has an ideal body condition or not. It sounds as ... | |
| worried about newborn kitties | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: We have a stray mommy kitty that we brought inside to have her kitties. She had them 36 hours ago. ... A: Stacy, I wanted to start out by congratulating you on the new arrivals and thanking you for caring ... | |
| re:worming kitten | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a kitten one week ago and it was reportedly wormed and treated for fleas, I have just ... A: Alana, Not all dewormers kill all types of worms. I'd recommend that you take the sample of feces ... | |
| My cat is acting different.. | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: My friend had found my cat about 4 years ago and i taken her in. I cant give an exact date but i do ... A: Jade, Based on your description it sounds as though the cat may be quite sick. I'd recommend that ... | |
| CAT PEEING ON BED | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A MALE AND FEMALE BOTH 1 YR. OLD SPAYED & NEURTED .ONE OF THEM IS PEEING ON MY ONE DAUGHTERS ... A: Kim, I wasn't aware that the cats were declawed and only recently spayed/neutered. It can take ... | |
| pregnant cat behaviour | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant and since yesterday 10a.m she is very restless and is crying alot and plz tell ... A: Bobby, Without help to deliver these kittens it's quite possible that the mother cat will die along ... | |
| Taking Kitten Home | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Someone I know, their mother is giving away kittens. She is going to give me the kitten when the ... A: Victoria, The best thing to do is to pick up a kitten milk replacer such as KMR, Just Born or ... | |
| Taking Kitten Home | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Someone I know, their mother is giving away kittens. She is going to give me the kitten when the ... A: Victoria, I'd recommend that the kitten stays with its mother and litter mates until its at minimum ... | |
| spade neuter picking womb support | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: i have a 6months old cat i adopted about a month ago i took her to get spaded about 3 weeks ago my ... A: Timothy, I'm concerned that your kitten has been overly attentive to her spay incision and removed ... | |
| **HELP!** Pregnant Cat! | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Our 1 1/2 year old cat was due any day. Earlier tonight we discovered that she had an embilical ... A: Angela, I'm quite concerned that you found the umbilical cord sticking out of your queen's vagina, ... | |
| In and out! | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: My spade cat wants to come in and out all day! in an hour she will want to be let in and out at ... A: Naomi, Cats are very intelligent and curious. This can mean that they always feel as though they're ... | |
| CAT PEEING ON BED | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A MALE AND FEMALE BOTH 1 YR. OLD SPAYED & NEURTED .ONE OF THEM IS PEEING ON MY ONE DAUGHTERS ... A: Kim, I'd like to start off by saying that the cats aren't urinating on your daughter's bed to ... | |
| New stray cat taken into my home | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: ...I currently have two cats...a 10 year old female and her 8 1/2 year old son. They are strictly ... A: Laurie, Unfortunately due to the fact that this cat was abandoned by her previous caregivers you ... | |
| Preg. Cat. | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant and she is starting to meow alot. but she look significantly smaller today in the ... A: Anna, Have you checked around your house to find out if your mamma cat has had her babies? Since ... | |
| Strange Momma Cat | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old female cat whom i adopted about 2 weeks ago. She was pregnant and has since then ... A: Kelcey, I think that it's possible that mamma cat has a stillborn kitten left behind that for some ... | |
| Cat birth? | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: My science teacher was talking about sexual reproduction, and said a human can have only one father ... A: Myles, Thanks for your insightful question about feline reproduction. As I'm sure you know cats are ... | |
| My pregnant cat was nuetered | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently took my female cat to the vet to be neutered. She had a preliminary visit as this was her ... A: Gerry, I'm terribly sorry about this, I suspect that the situation was simply a misunderstanding ... | |
| Cat Masturbation | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: My neutered male cat who is 10 has apparently started masterbating. He kneads my stomach and then ... A: Adrienne, Since your cat is neutered I'd recommend taking him to the vet to confirm that there ... | |
| food | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 kittens about 3 mos. The one kitten will not eat any hard food. He will eat it only if I ... A: Lynette, How old were these kittens when you adopted them? If they were younger than 10-12 weeks ... | |
| Need a little advice | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have alot cats and two have had two liters but today another one of my cats had a liter and she ... A: Cass, Unfortunately sometimes we just don't know why queens will reject kittens. In some cases it's ... | |
| (Me Again) Cats | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: sorry about last night i should have included the questions to so Can you answer the following ... A: Daisy, The queens should be kept away from the male cats in your household starting immediately ... | |
| Night-time cat fighting | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted two cats - a kitten who is now about 3 months old (female) and a male who is 1.5 ... A: Michelle, Cats are somewhat more active at night, this is when they would hunt if they were wild. ... | |
| Cats living in family home | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a neighbor in an apartment who has 5 adult cats living inside with them. Is there a ... A: Gene, That depends on the specific municipal by-laws in your local area. If you suspect that the ... | |
| my kittens pulling her hair out | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My kitten was born in September and I received her in November. When I 1st got her I took her to ... A: Candice, My oldest resident cat has made a hobby out of pulling her hair out of her tummy for some ... | |
| Rehome my cat or make him outdoor-cat ? | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My cat is maybe 1.5 years old, my husband have had many problems with accepting him for many ... A: Zahra, Maybe the answer to your dilemma isnt so black and white. Its probably best to re-home your ... | |
| New kittens with older kittens | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My 18month old cat has just had her second litter. Her first litter had 4 kittens, out of them i ... A: Karen, Your momma kitten's newest litter should be completely isolated from the older kittens. ... | |
| Two cats who do not get along at all | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a young female cat 4 months ago and brought her home where I already have a female cat I'd ... A: Janet, It sounds to me like you started off by doing the right thing, sometimes the first stage of ... | |
| help with weak newborn kitten | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: One of the 5 just born kittens does not move at all. I tried very gentle message, Is cold to the ... A: Laurie, I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you, my internet was down last night. I'm ... | |
| Lulu the stray kitten | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: The only problem if she does stay living in there is how do i get her to come out as she either just ... A: Sue, You could install a cat door, but it's possible that Lulu simply wants to live in the hay ... | |
| kitten nurses on male cat | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: i recently adopted a kitten about 1 and a half month old and its just strange that she nurses on my ... A: Barbie, It's perfectly normal for 6 week old kittens to still be nursing - their mothers usually ... | |
| Lethargic (and eye infection/gagging) cat after kitten introduction | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Here's the background: My girlfriend has had a cat who knows me very well for the past 2 years. He ... A: Brian, I'm very concerned about the potential for a fairly serious medical issue happening with ... | |
| queen cat behaviour | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: The queen cat i have belonged to my partner's uncle, who found her abandoned in a box as a ... A: Paula, Just because your kitty didn't grow up with her mom and siblings doesn't mean that she's not ... | |
| Lost Cat questions | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: Ali, My newly adopted (October 2008), 9 month old, indoor-only cat, Rusty, slipped out without ... A: Mindy, Actually the recommendation was more about having wildlife experts release any wild animals ... | |
| stray kitten | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: i found a 6 month old cat at the end of December at a local farm but the farmer said it wasn't his. ... A: Sue, If your kitty is happy and healthy in the hay barn and you don't poison rodents in your barn I ... | |
| Lost Cat questions | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Ali, My newly adopted (October 2008), 9 month old, indoor-only cat, Rusty, slipped out without ... A: Mindy, Your little guy sure is a good looking fellow. I'm sorry to hear that he managed to slip ... | |
| Is newborn dead? Remove from nest? | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: One of the 5 just born kittens does not move at all. I tried very gentle message, Is cold to the ... A: Laurie, If the kitten is cold to the touch there really isn't much that can be done for him/her. ... | |
| Help with cat | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My mother in law passed away a month ago. She had a cat this cat has been around for 11 years and ... A: Sarah, It's important to remember that cats are territorial and they don't tend to like change very ... | |
| 12 week kitten | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have had my kitten for about a month. he is 12 weeks old today. he is potty trained and uses his ... A: Tori, I would like to start off by saying that cats don't use the toilet outside of the litter box ... | |
| My apoligies | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry about my previous e-mail. I just forgot which person I'd asked the question. I'm not ... A: Gretta, No problem at all. I've compiled a list of resources for low cost spay/neuter clinics in ... | |
| My pregnant kitty Lily | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: My little Lily has been pregnant for what seems like forever and I was trying to find out just how ... A: Sabrina, Increased appetite and need for sleep are normal during pregnancy. I'm a little concerned ... | |
| cat introduction | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: what is the best way to introduce 2 male{both neutered both have claws}1 used to going ... A: Beverly, The best way to proceed in your case depends on how long you've been trying to introduce ... | |
| feral cat colony | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I currently feed, capture and neuter feral/stray cats that have a colony where I work. I've been ... A: Elana, I would like to start by thanking you and your friends for caring enough to make the ... | |
| Teeth | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 and a half month old kitten and I have found 2 teeth that have fallen out in the past 3 ... A: Aishah, Sounds like your kitten is beginning to lose her baby teeth as her adult teeth come in, ... | |
| Kitten | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I already own 2 cats (female 8yrs and male 3yrs) and am thinking of getting a kitten. The female is ... A: Pam, Unfortunately there's no way to absolutely predict how your two resident cats will react to ... | |
| please reply ASAP | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: How do I know if my kittens allergic to anything?? A: Alyssa, That really depends on the type of symptoms that your kitten has. Cats tend to become very ... | |
| We rescued a cat | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: We ran across some kids being mean to this cat,so we got it and brought it home.we have noticed that ... A: Mel, This is a medical emergency, this kitty needs to see a vet immediately. If you take a wait and ... | |
| My 13 yrold cat died & my son & I are so sad...why did he die? | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: My cat Smokey Jo I have had for a little under 13 years. I came home from work last thursday & found ... A: Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your loyal furry friend. It's tough to know what may ... | |
| feral mom and kittens | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: A feral mom has taken up residence in our yard with her four kittens. I would like to get her ... A: Louise, Unfortunately most vets won't spay a female cat unless she has weaned her nursing litter. ... | |
| Sick Kitten-Vet said roundworms but I'm not so sure? | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I've had my baby Bugs since around Christmas; he was about 3-4 weeks old perhaps.(He was born to a ... A: Adriane, I'm terribly sorry to hear that your kitten lost his fight with whatever was ailing him ... | |
| 4 week old kitten with orange stool | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: What should we do? Is this an emergency? A: Jeremy, The first thought that comes to mind is that this kitten has somehow managed to get ahold ... | |
| feeding/appetite issues | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a neutered, DSH, male, cat about 9 or 10. I adopted him from a shelter when he was about 3 ... A: Christie, Since Science Diet WD is a higher fiber weight control food I'm wondering if the constant ... | |
| hair loss in cats | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: My cat is experiencing hair loss just above the eyes & it goes to his ears. Also, behind his ears & ... A: Darcy, As I told you in the first answer I suspect that the likely culprit is allergies to fleas or ... | |
| re-introducing my cats | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I own two cats. They have lived together for 4 years now. Last night I gave my male cat a badly ... A: Nora, As long as you are completely sure that Hazel's behavior didn't show any little changes that ... | |
| hair loss in cats | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: My cat is experiencing hair loss just above the eyes & it goes to his ears. Also, behind his ears & ... A: Darcy, This is an issue that requires veterinary care. This is a medical problem that may be one of ... | |
| cat | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: how to feed /care a pregnant and broken leg cat A: Sara, Are there two cats or just a pregnant female with a broken leg? Have you had the cat/cats ... | |
| i don't know what breed my cat is | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: so here's the deal my cat it a year old and huge! I'm 5'4" and he's as long as my leg, he's black ... A: Callie, I would like to start off by saying that the points of purebred cats aren't my expertise. ... | |
| feeding my cat | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: .. i have a female spayed cat, she is now 1 year and 8 months old, I feel like she has got somehow ... A: Rawd, I would recommend that you check out catinfo.org, this site was written by a veterinarian and ... | |
| Cat's back feet | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I just got a new cat, she is less then a year old and was given to us for free by an owner who ... A: Dove, I took the liberty of passing on your question to one of the veterinarians under a pseudonym ... | |
| Cat's back feet | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I just got a new cat, she is less then a year old and was given to us for free by an owner who ... A: Dove, Cats are territorial animals and they don't like change which is why new cat/kitten ... | |
| Cool-Whip | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I haven't been able to find out if a food called "Cool-Whip" is bad for my Siamese cat. She fell in ... A: Anita, I'm sure that you're aware that Cool Whip isn't exactly a first choice in terms of nutrition ... | |
| feeding my cat | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: .. i have a female spayed cat, she is now 1 year and 8 months old, I feel like she has got somehow ... A: Rawd, Playtime is a fabulous way of keeping an indoor kitty's figure healthy. You can alter her ... | |
| feral kitten | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Ali- I just nabbed a 3-4 mth old kitten in my yard. Took her to vet- shots, blood tests- she is ... A: Mara, It sounds like you have found a stray kitten, not a feral one, there is a very big difference ... | |
| My cat is sick | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My cat is 18months old, we had him neutered a week ago Friday and he seemed to be just fine. I put ... A: Kelly, Obviously your kitty is sick. The fact that he's not eating or drinking on his own is ... | |
| male cat | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: how long should i keep the female cat away for the male cat so that i can get the female cat ... A: John, Is this kitty pregnant or nursing? I would recommend that you get your male kitty neutered ... | |
| Cat Puke! | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: My cat (7 mos) was vomiting white foam yesterday. After an internet search, I realized she must ... A: Victoria, I would recommend that this kitty be assessed by a vet immediately even if that requires ... | |
| cat body odor | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Do cats have an body odor, it seems my furniture smells but not of urine,I do not bathe them as my ... A: Helen, If the cats smell you can bathe them with a natural shampoo designed for cats. I use ... | |
| Siamese Body Change | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: my female siamese turns 12 yrs old this month. About 6 months ago she began to gain weight rapidly. ... A: SL, These symptoms are fairly non-specific so I would recommend that you have another vet take a ... | |
| seems mild, but... | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: My male can is 18 mos. old & has been very healthy indoor & outdoor fella until this week. I was ... A: Morgan, Given the time of year the problem could be a big hairball that your cat is having trouble ... | |
| 10 month old neutered male | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: We have a cat found abandoned at 4 to 5 weeks of age.He was fixed at 5.5 months. We have a blanket ... A: Mary, It's odd for a cat that was neutered so long ago to still be humping things. I think that ... | |
| Saggy tummy on male cat | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: My 8 mo. old male cat who has been fixed has a saggy tummy that sways from side to side when he ... A: Sheryl, I think that in order to rule out more serious things than a small collection of fat due to ... | |
| Two new cats | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My friend and I are going to live together next year and we both want to get cats. We are planning ... A: Holly, It might be a good idea to hold off on the idea of getting your cats until you move in ... | |
| My cat's eyelids... | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: One of my 9 month old cat's eyelids are.. weird. Cats have something of a double eyelid right? In ... A: Kayla, This sounds like an eye infection to me. Your kitty should see the vet immediately because ... | |
| queening | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Continuing on from previous queries. My persian has gone on to have two more kittens, total of four ... A: Tanya, I'm wondering if there is any possibility that the repeated issues with pregnancy and ... | |
| Birthing | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My persian has just given birth (her 2nd litter, 1st litter still born). This time 1st kitten very ... A: Tanya, Unfortunately I am not a veterinarian so I don't know all of the causes of prematurity in ... | |
| My 2 year old cat is sick | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Here's a little background. I cooked lentils the other night and Miso decided to play with the ... A: Kenia, I'm not sure that the lentils have much to do with what's happening with your kitty ... | |
| Introducing a puppy to cats? | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, both male, both neutered, both 9 months of age. My boyfriend moved in and brought his ... A: Kayla, Cats are very territorial animals and they don't actually like change much. It's also worth ... | |
| Cat peeing on my bed! | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a one-year-old cat named Isabella who's lived with me since she was about ten weeks old. She ... A: Chrissie, I would like to start off by saying that cats don't use the toilet outside of the litter ... | |
| Can cats throw thier backs out? | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old cat who sleeps on the top of the couch cushion (where a persons back would ... A: Cari, At 20 years old your kitty's roughly equivalent to a 96 year old human being. Given that fact ... | |
| Blue Russian's Bad Habit | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Blue Russian Mix and he has a bad habit of eating, swallowing whole anything ... A: Kyla, I'm wondering if your kitty is searching for some roughage in his diet. You may want to try ... | |
| My new senior cat | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I adopted an eight year old cat about eight days ago. His name is Drexel. He was an inside cat who ... A: Jason, Congratulations on your new friend, Drexel. Based on your description it sounds as though ... | |
| lumps on cat's belly | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: My cat is 18 months old and has recently gone through heat once. Since then, she has small lumps on ... A: Melissa, If this kitty's symptoms can't be explained by pregnancy then I would be concerned about ... | |
| Feral cat behavior post natal | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I've been feeding two feral cats, and for a few months they were both coming around a couple of ... A: Marilyn, It's quite possible that this kitty has a small family hidden away somewhere. It would ... | |
| cats fighting with each other | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My female neutered cat was nearly 6 years old when i got a male kitten( it wasn't planned or by ... A: Debi, You could try separating the cats from one another again, but I'm not entirely sure that ... | |
| lumps on cat's belly | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My cat is 18 months old and has recently gone through heat once. Since then, she has small lumps on ... A: Melissa, I suspect that your cat has gone through heat cycles more than once, if she's had any ... | |
| I just want a second opinion, my vet is a ninkonpoop | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I took my nearly 4 yr old, unspayed female to the vet yesterday. I suspect she may be pregnant. The ... A: Nichole, In the veterinary profession there are excellent vets, unfortunately there are also vets ... | |
| Stray Cat Spraying my Front Door and Porch | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: How do I get a stray cat to stop spraying my front door and porch? Every day, the odor is renewed. ... A: Robin, I would like to start off by mentioning that I try my best to avoid becoming involved in ... | |
| My Cat's Happiness | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old Main Coon named Tink. I got Tink from a friend when she was about 6 months old ... A: Chandi, It sounds to me like Tink is content where she is. Cats are solitary creatures unlike dogs, ... | |
| Territorial females | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I created a problem by not introducing another female in my house slowly is it to late after 5 ... A: Nikki, I was wondering, are you planning to keep Miley? Have you heard about the most recent ... | |
| Territorial females | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I created a problem by not introducing another female in my house slowly is it to late after 5 ... A: Nikki, There are a few questions that I have to ask you so that I can give you the best possible ... | |
| cats | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: can cats eat all human foods besides chocolate?? A: Nicole, The short answer to your question is no, absolutely not. Cats can eat high quality organic ... | |
| birth of kittens and one possibly left inside? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My young cat (about 8 months old) gave birth to four kittens last night - all healthy - she looked ... A: Marianne, Unfortunately there is no way to tell for sure if there was a kitten left behind without ... | |
| fleas on a kitten. | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My kitten is 10 weeks old and has a few fleas. I understand that most OTC treatments are not ... A: Chris, Fleas are a big deal in such a young kitten. You are correct about OTC flea treatments not ... | |
| Cat howling shortly in the litter | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: HE has been a very good boy all the time he got his shots,is not overweight and now +-18month old.We ... A: Vic, I'm not sure if cats eat grass for fiber or as an aid to pass furballs through their system. ... | |
| cat urinating outside of box | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old female cat (spayed, front declawed) that I rescued from a shelter when she was ... A: Kathy, Inappropriate elimination is quite common in cats and has a number of potential causes. ... | |
| My Cat | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I think my cat has been in a fight as he has facial injuries but i can not get close enough to have ... A: Nikki, I would recommend that you give tuna bribery a shot when it's quiet late at night, sometimes ... | |
| Cat howling shortly in the litter | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: HE has been a very good boy all the time he got his shots,is not overweight and now +-18month old.We ... A: Vic, It occurred to me that since Linux is obviously ill and in quite a bit of pain it may be best ... | |
| My Cat | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I think my cat has been in a fight as he has facial injuries but i can not get close enough to have ... A: Nikki, It might be a good idea to try and find out where your cat is hiding. He was probably ... | |
| BIG HUGE question of life & death | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: Because of relocation, I am being forced to become cat-less. I have two 10-year old brothers. I ... A: Barbara, What general area are you in? Maybe I can help you to find a rescue group or no kill ... | |
| Kitten or Young cat | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: We are thinking of getting a kitten. We have a 15 year old cat, with kidney disease. I was ... A: Margaret, I think that there are many things to consider in this case. First of all the age of the ... | |
| aggressive mother cat | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: i have three cats - a mother and her two kittens. when we first got them the mother would curl up ... A: Mel, Mom is simply asserting her authority over the kittens, leave it alone for now. If things ... | |
| Is my cat pregnant and if so, what do I do? | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: My name is Jessie, I am a thirteen year old girl with four cats. One of my cats are male, and ... A: Jessie, Caring for a pet means accepting some important responsibilities. When you adopt a pet it ... | |
| introducing 2 younger cats | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have recently adopted a younger @9 month old cat from the same no kill society that I adopted my ... A: Pauline, Questions regarding new cat/kitten introductions are quite common and I have answered a ... | |
| Stray Cat Spraying my Front Door and Porch | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: How do I get a stray cat to stop spraying my front door and porch? Every day, the odor is renewed. ... A: Robin, I would recommend that you clean the area that's most commonly sprayed with an enzymatic ... | |
| Cat adopts us and then goes missing | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: we were "adopted" by a cat, who actually lived with a family across the street. He came into our ... A: Kary, I understand that you are upset by Billy's disappearance. I wanted to know are Billy and his ... | |
| Cat hair loss. | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a black cat Brazillia with short hair that looks like a Bengal cat from pictures I've seen. ... A: Danielle, It's tough to say what's causing your cat's hair loss. There are so many reasons for cats ... | |
| Is my cat lonely?? | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old tabby/calico cross. I got her when she was 2 months old. She was raised around ... A: Chrissie, Cats grieve the loss of a companion just the way that people do. Its quite possible that ... | |
| new pregnant cat and a female lab dog | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: My dog always like to chase cats and now I have to take a cat home which I don't know how to deal ... A: Ray, I would be interested in hearing how you came to be this kitty's caregiver. If you need a ... | |
| spayed female nursing | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 yr. old female cat who recently was spayed but continues to nurse other kittens in ... A: Barbara, I wanted to ask a few questions to clarify what's going on here which will hopefully allow ... | |
| new pregnant cat and a female lab dog | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My dog always like to chase cats and now I have to take a cat home which I don't know how to deal ... A: Ray, I would recommend that you isolate the pregnant cat until after her kittens are weaned which ... | |
| 2 cats started to hate eachother :(:( | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cats, and last Thursday they had an operation, fixation so they wont have babies.. the ... A: Khaled, I have a few questions to ask that may help me to determine what's going on with the girls. ... | |
| Sudden Death | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Perhaps you can give me a reason my 7 1/2 year old cat died in his bed without any indication of ... A: L., Sometimes there aren't any easy answers. Cats can die suddenly for unexplained reasons just ... | |
| my senior cat | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: My cat, Buffy, is 14 years old. She had done very well up until about a year ago. Then we noticed ... A: Cindy, Is Buffy an indoor/outdoor cat? If she isn't used to going outdoors she may simply be hiding ... | |
| cats eyes | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old female cat whose left eye is a bit hazy on her pupil. She also has veins ... A: Megan, It sounds as though your cat may have a cataract although I would recommend that this be ... | |
| Male cate urinating in house | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: We have a 6 month old male mixed breed cat. We have had him since he was 8 weeks old. We have never ... A: Jeff, Inappropriate elimination is quite common in cats and has a number of potential causes. My ... | |
| feral cats- | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have just neutered a young feral cat who has just begun fighting with other feral tomcats. I am ... A: Bonnie, You are absolutely correct, it does take some time for testosterone to leave a cat's system ... | |
| 4 week old kitten | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Ali, It is with great sadness I must tell you Koda was put down today at 5:40pm. We had a ... A: Paul, My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. Koda was such a beautiful ... | |
| 4 week old Kitten | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey, Really sorry to bother you but I am trying to find out as much info as possible for my ... A: Paul, I am not familiar with Exelpet, but generally kittens that should still be nursing shouldn't ... | |
| 4 week old Kitten | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey, Really sorry to bother you but I am trying to find out as much info as possible for my ... A: Paul, Thanks so much for getting back to me. Sadly the situation you describe is all too common. I ... | |
| 4 week old Kitten | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: Hey, Really sorry to bother you but I am trying to find out as much info as possible for my ... A: Paul, There could be any number of moderate to serious reasons for the behavior you are seeing in ... | |
| Strange Behavior | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I rescued this cat after it's owner abandoned it for about 4-5 months I believe it was outside in ... A: Tobach, You may want to check out the following resources: - Voice for the Animals Foundation, ... | |
| Neutered male mounting unaltered female | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My male cat is mounting my female cat and she is unaltered. She is in heat and he is trying to mount ... A: Karrie, Mounting isn't always a sexual behavior in cats. It's possible that your male cat has a ... | |
| Sneezing cats | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Lately a couple of my cats have been sneezing. I haven't used anything different in the house, and ... A: Dominique, Cats don't sneeze when they are allergic to something, in fact sneezing can be a sign of ... | |
| Lost Cat | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved from Atlanta to Georgia with my two cats and dog. All seemed to be adjusting well ... A: Hunter, You and your cat are in my thoughts. I know how tough it is to lose a much loved cat and ... | |
| manic-Munchkin | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was given a Munchkin kitten by her uncle two years ago. She adored the cat—and it was ... A: Mary, Harley is absolutely adorable! I'm so glad to hear that you understand that Harley's problem ... | |
| Worried cat mother | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Today she got spayed and the told me to let her have easy access to everything she needs in a warm ... A: Rebecca, This cat needs to be rushed into a different vet's office. Clearly something bad has ... | |
| Strange Behavior | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I rescued this cat after it's owner abandoned it for about 4-5 months I believe it was outside in ... A: Tobach, If your male cat hasn't been neutered that would be a good place to start. Intact male cats ... | |
| new cat dominating | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Our 8-year-old tortoise shell Jo-Jo spent a lot of time with other cats, eventually just living with ... A: Shelley, I suspect that the issues you are seeing are the result of improperly introducing the new ... | |
| manic-Munchkin | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was given a Munchkin kitten by her uncle two years ago. She adored the cat—and it was ... A: Mary, It sounds as though this kitty had something awful happen to him when he managed to get ... | |
| kitten | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a 9 month old black kitten called sooty and i want to ask you for advice becouse she is on ... A: Zoe, It's perfectly normal for a female cat to be more talkative during her heat cycle, that is one ... | |
| Concern regarding post partum cat | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I just got a cat through Craigslist for free. I just had this feeling that I needed to get her. It ... A: Megan, I suspect that this kitty has been removed from a fairly young litter of kittens prior to ... | |
| Trouble with cats not getting along. | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: We just got a year old Ragdoll cat. We had three other adult cats. I've never had problems ... A: Christine, Questions regarding new cat/kitten introductions are quite common and it sounds as ... | |
| Male Cat and Kitten | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: We currently have a male neuter cat, he is one year old. We are interested in getting a kitten ... A: Mora, I would recommend that you check out my previous answers on new cat/kitten introductions ... | |
| kitten | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a 9 month old black kitten called sooty and i want to ask you for advice becouse she is on ... A: Zoe, Since you describe Sooty as having her period I have to ask a few questions. It sounds like ... | |
| Coughing Cat | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: My cat is coughing all the time. She has been on medication for allergies and asthma. But nothing ... A: Tom, Has the vet recommended chest x-rays to see if her lungs are clear or her heart is enlarged? ... | |
| Introducing a kitten to another older cat ? | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6yr old female indoor only cat.I am trying to introduce a male 8 week old to our home. My ... A: Micheal, You can give Bach remedies long term, I would recommend that you keep giving the Rescue ... | |
| Concern regarding post partum cat | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I just got a cat through Craigslist for free. I just had this feeling that I needed to get her. It ... A: Megan, I think that it would be wise to have this cat examined by a veterinarian ASAP - it's ... | |
| Pregnant cat | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant and i think almost 6 weeks along... I was wondering at what point i can feel the ... A: Tina, Your vet is absolutely correct, this kitty does need to be seen as soon as possible to avoid ... | |
| aggression | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Three months ago I had to take in my sons cats. They are siblings, maybe about a year: teenager ... A: Kerri, I would like to start off by saying that I know exactly where you stand in terms of your ... | |
| multi cats | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: We have a cat that has been with us for nine years and is nine years old. Recently we took in two ... A: Richard, Congratulations on your new friends. Two of my three resident cats are torties, they have ... | |
| Sneezing & Watery eye | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old tabby, KITTY, has been sneezing once in a while the past 2 days and his right eye is ... A: Solita, Do your cats have contact with other cats, for example by being indoor/outdoor cats? If so ... | |
| Cat Spraying | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I currently have a stray cat that I am caring for. She goes into heat almost monthly, I know this ... A: Ed, It's not uncommon for intact female cats to spray within their territory although it is ... | |
| Introducing a kitten to another older cat ? | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6yr old female indoor only cat.I am trying to introduce a male 8 week old to our home. My ... A: Micheal, Questions about new cat/kitten introductions are very common and I have answered countless ... | |
| mock spray + humping | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: puma skakes his tail as if scenting when excited about feeding, also humps but only me, was fixed at ... A: And, My middle kitty also shakes his tail as though he is spraying when he's excited, I guess it's ... | |
| Cat--acting crazy | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My cat one of two..is 14-15 years old..He get in these spells where he runs around like he crazy..he ... A: Jamie, Given the fact that your kitty is elderly (roughly like a person in their mid 70's) the ... | |
| Insecure Cat | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I rescued my sweetie Madison a year and 2 months ago. She is 21 months old. She was found as a 4 ... A: Cheri, Sometimes cats that have been removed from their mother and siblings prematurely regardless ... | |
| lost cat homing instinct | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I took my old male (not neutered) cat to the vet for an eye op, but he vet let him escape before his ... A: Angela Jane, Congratulations on your precious miracle. Not all lost kitty stories end so happily. ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat that went into heat a week and a half ago, and there is a big chance she might be ... A: Einas, It would be best if you could convince your cat to come indoors and stay inside until she ... | |
| 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: Lesli, Dominance isn't about size, it's about personality. It makes perfect sense to me that a ... | |
| cat scenting | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a female Manx cat that is 1 1/2 years old. We adopted her at 8 weeks, and she has been ... A: Kerry, Anal glands can spontaneously express themselves when enough pressure builds up within them. ... | |
| Cat Attacks Legs | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I would appreciate your help in answering a question about one of my american domestic short hair ... A: Donna, How long has George been attacking your legs? What have you tried to deal with this less ... | |
| cat scenting | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a female Manx cat that is 1 1/2 years old. We adopted her at 8 weeks, and she has been ... A: Kerry, I'm not entirely convinced that your vet should have considered testing for a bladder ... | |
| kittten just started to act very scared | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Our kitten "Lou" is 7 months old. we rescued him from being put to sleep. He has had all his shots ... A: Mike, I'm assuming that there wasn't much history provided to you about Lou or his past when you ... | |
| Adopted stray | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I was adopted by an abandoned cat about a year or so ago. He belonged to my neighbors and they left ... A: JeWell, You can try a homeopathic remedy called Bach's Rescue Remedy which is a blend of flower ... | |
| sick cat | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My cat is 7 months old and recently started acting strange. Three days ago I noticed he was sleeping ... A: Niki, Any number of serious medical conditions can cause lethargy, it's best to have this kitty in ... | |
| our cat attacks her tail | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Our cat is 6 years old and we had her for 4 years now. She was taken to our vet about a month or so ... A: Mary, It's not a bad thing for cats to have wet food, it's all about quality. I would suggest that ... | |
| My boobooface Paxton | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My daughter found a cat seven years ago and we agreed on just one nite for Paxton - Yea like I said ... A: Arlene, I would like to start off my reply by first acknowledging how difficult it can be ... | |
| introducing a rescued cat to my old cat | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: i currently have a 18month old British blue male cat Louie who lives indoors, his a very loving ... A: Lucy, I receive a number of questions pertaining to new cat/kitten introductions and I have ... | |
| cat toilet problems | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: i have had my Persian female cat for nearly four years, recently my uncle brought his mate to my ... A: Emma, In a case where a pet guardian is having difficulty with inappropriate elimination I always ... | |
| divorce | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old female cat. Although she loves my husband, she has always been more attached to ... A: Diana, To be completely honest thats exactly what I would do, black lights show organic matter like ... | |
| Adopting cat | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently found myself raising an abandoned kitty. He is now about 5 weeks old. I bottle fed him ... A: Stephanie, If your home isnt completely kitten proofed this kitten shouldnt be allowed to roam ... | |
| 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: David, This type of aggression can have a number of different causes. To start off with the outside ... | |
| divorce | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old female cat. Although she loves my husband, she has always been more attached to ... A: Diana, I'm sorry to hear that you are going through such a difficult time in your life. It's worth ... | |
| Male neutered cat acting strange | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: We have a 4 year old neutered at 6 months and two neutered females that are 18 months and 4 years ... A: Jerry, Has this kitty's urine been checked for the presence of crystals or infection? These may not ... | |
| MY CAT IS AFRAID OF THE AUTOMATIC LITTER BOX | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP...MY KITTEN IS ABOUT 2 YRS OLD..I HAVE JUST PURCHASED AN LITTERMAID AUTOMATIC LITTER ... A: Mae, I would recommend that you consider going back to your old litter box, it's likely the noise ... | |
| New 6 week year old kitten brought into a 7 month year old kittens home. | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a 6 week year old female kitten (named Sally) for my girlfriend, for she ... A: Jeffrey, It sounds to me like you haven't properly introduced the new kitten into the household. ... | |
| Cats & Pee | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I "inherited" my brother's cat 3 weeks ago ( she didn't like the dog). She's seemed really happy ... A: Cheryl, It sounds to me like your kitty drooled, a cat wouldn't stay in a urine soaked spot. It ... | |
| Strange kitten behavior | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: On Saturday we walked into a pet store and they had these tiny little kittens. They said some lady ... A: Jenn, There's some good news for you, your kitten is perfectly normal given his tender age. Your ... | |
| 8 year old 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: Briana, I would suggest that you check into some of my previous answers on inappropriate ... | |
| my cat | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: my cats nipples r pink and hard, her lower abdomen is really, really hard, and she wont let me get ... A: Chiana, Your cat might be pregnant, but she might not. I would suggest that if you want to know for ... | |
| Cats in a cold climate | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I just moved from Fort Lauderdale,Fl to Central North Carolina.I have 3 grown indoor cats that have ... A: Randy, So long as your cats have the option of coming inside the house if they get too cold I don't ... | |
| Cat peeing on dog beds | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: My 1 yo neutered male cat has started peeing on my dog beds. He also uses the litter box which is ... A: Allyson, I think that a change in location for either the dog beds or the litter boxes would likely ... | |
| Tables and Counter Tops | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I rescued and rehabbed a 6 week old feral who is now a healthy, rambuctious 7 month old kitten. He ... A: Noranna, Have you considered trying an air horn or a can of compressed air? It's very important ... | |
| Cat poops. | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Why is my kitten's poops SOOOOOOOO smelly? I know poops in general are stinky, but, as my ... A: Kayla, If you are feeding a lower quality food your kitty will defecate more and it will tend to ... | |
| my cat | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant and we felt her babies move last night but he stomache dropped a little over the ... A: Mia, It sounds as though your kitty is getting ready to have her litter fairly shortly. Kittens do ... | |
| Cat peeing on dog beds | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: My 1 yo neutered male cat has started peeing on my dog beds. He also uses the litter box which is ... A: Allyson, I would like to start off by letting you know that I understand your frustration and that ... | |
| Heat - pregnancy | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I had another question I wanted to ask. You my ragdoll cat.. she always wants to brush the side of ... A: Rihad, As far as I know your cat will continue having heat cycles until she is somewhat older, ... | |
| Terminal illness | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: My beloved 16 yr old cat had to be put down two months ago. I watched him as he lost all muscle and ... A: Trish, I know how difficult this last while must have been for you. As pet parents we have to ... | |
| Vomiting | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: My cat vomits at least once a week,and there is alot of hair in it,but i use hairball formula catfod ... A: Lisa, It sounds to me like you are likely seeing normal grooming habits in your cat, your kitty ... | |
| Grumpy Kitty | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I just adopted a kitten. She is about 12 weeks old and was brought up with her ... A: Katherine, I would recommend that you quarantine your new kitten for a minimum of 2-3 weeks prior ... | |
| Cat Elimination Problem Making Me Crazy | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me - I am out of ideas. I've done plenty of research and feel like I've tried ... A: J, I would like to start off by letting you know that I understand your frustration and that you ... | |
| concerning socializing 3 six week old kittens with my 17 year old cat | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I've always had cats since i was little...grew up with 4 in the house. when i got older and moved ... A: Robyn, I'm not sure that getting kittens was the best option based on the age of your resident cat ... | |
| they're getting a puppy and have a cat | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help this dilemma. My mom and grandma are to be getting a yorkie pup by Christmas. ... A: Krista, I see no reason to declaw your cat. With proper introductions and a lesson in manners your ... | |
| pet cat vs rescued kitten | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: We live in an area of many feral cats. We rescued Kitty about 2.5 years ago, we found her outside ... A: Sandi, It's very important to realize that cats are territorial and they don't like change much. ... | |
| Accidental death - causes? | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: we have suffered a loss recently of our beautiful 8-year old neutered ginger tom and we cannot ... A: Vicki, I understand completely how you feel and that you would like a definite answer about how ... | |
| concerning socializing 3 six week old kittens with my 17 year old cat | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I've always had cats since i was little...grew up with 4 in the house. when i got older and moved ... A: Robyn, Improperly done introductions with new cats and kittens can cause aggressive behaviors and ... | |
| Young male cat urinating in the house | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: We have two cats the older male, castrated, 8 years old is house trained and always goes outside, ... A: Claire, I think that this may be a medical issue. Inappropriate elimination can be medical and/or ... | |
| open sore | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: i was just wondering what if any advice you had pertaining to this open wound on my cat. she went ... A: David, Since this wound seems not to be healing completely I think that your vet should take a look ... | |
| Over grooming | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Over the past few weeks i have noticed tht my cat has started to overgroom. I went away for a week ... A: Kirsty, I think that it would be wise for you to have your cat assessed by your family veterinarian ... | |
| Heat - pregnancy | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I had another question I wanted to ask. You my ragdoll cat.. she always wants to brush the side of ... A: Rihad, Simply brushing her head against you and your posessions is a scent marking behavior - it's ... | |
| indoor cats | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I have two cats, both male aged 10 and 4 who very rarely go outside and because I am out at work all ... A: Kerry, You could try a dvd series designed for cats viewing pleasure and entertainment. It's called ... | |
| Red bumps stress related? | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Last week we rescued a 6wk old kitten, bringing our cat family total to 3. Our 1 yr old cat has ... A: Heidi, This is a medical issue, bumps and rashes can be caused by a variety of things ranging from ... | |
| adopting new cat for companionship of older cat | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: We had 4 cats, 2 are my sons (male and female diva) and 2 (males) were ours. We had to put to sleep ... A: Dolores, Check around for insurance policies because as far as I know that so long as a cat is ... | |
| Cat integration and feeding | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved in with my boyfriend. I have 2 cats, litter mates, boys about 2 years old. He has 2 ... A: Martha, You and your boyfriend need to decide how it is that you will compromise and find a way to ... | |
| Fur shedding | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: as she walk around the house, she leaves trail of fur where ever she goes. I can't even hold her ... A: Rihad, I recommend the Bamboo deshedding tool that is designed for small dogs and cats, it's the ... | |
| Melamine Contamination in Cat Food | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Ali - I saw a recent response you had made regarding Melamine in Science Diet and how it had ... A: Gillian, If you were aware of the Menu Foods recall you will likely remember that several brands of ... | |
| Fur shedding | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: as she walk around the house, she leaves trail of fur where ever she goes. I can't even hold her ... A: Rihad, I don't recommend Iams, this manufacturer was a part of a product recall because one or more ... | |
| Spaying | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Can I have my 13 yr. old long-hair tabby spayed. She is an indoor cat and in good health. When she ... A: Micheal, I see no reason why not so long as the vet is sure that her heart and lungs can take the ... | |
| My cat is getting bullied! | 12/2/2008 |
| 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: Carra, In some cases it's easier to change the situation than to change the cats. If Tia keeps ... | |
| Fur shedding | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: as she walk around the house, she leaves trail of fur where ever she goes. I can't even hold her ... A: Rihad, I would recommend that you groom your ragdoll kitty with a deshedding tool a minimum of once ... | |
| 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: Carra, I have a few questions for you and hopefully I will be able to offer a solution that works ... | |
| 2 female cats and many months, still won't get along | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for advice on getting two female cats to at least tolerate each other. A few months ago ... A: Ashling, Issues with cat introductions are very common, I have answered questions like this ... | |
| post-traumatized wonderful cat | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: First, thank you so much for whatever direction you can provide. We have had our 5 year old, ... A: Melody, You could try a homeopathic remedy called Bach's Rescue Remedy which is a blend of flower ... | |
| Kitten :S | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: My Kitten Is About 4 Months Old And She Is Acting Very Weird. She Is Clawing Her Nails Into The ... A: Nicole, It sounds to me like your kitten is in season and needing to be spayed. Avoid any exposure ... | |
| cat and rabbit | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I own a male cat which I rescue from the street when he was 5 months old (he hasn't been neutered ... A: Laetitia, Rabbits are prey, cats are predators, the behavior you are seeing is normal. It takes ... | |
| Feline Fur Balls | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: The only product that was able to aleviate the daily vomiting of furballs was a powder call Booda ... A: Ann, If fur balls are your problem there are several things you can try. I can't speak with any ... | |
| Rescued one month old kitten | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon, I have rescued a one month old kitten yesterday. She is adorable and seems very ... A: Grace, God bless you for taking this tiny friend in from a horrible place. This kitty needs a few ... | |
| cat peeing out of litter box | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 cats and 2 dogs. my dogs are great Danes and love cats. my last cat lived to be 19 years ... A: Patricia, Inappropriate elimination is an extremely common issue and I have written countless ... | |
| Stray Kittens | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently found some stray kittens and a mother. I was only wondering how old do the kittens have ... A: Lavi, I normally recommend that the kittens are at least 10-12 weeks of age when they leave their ... | |
| chloe | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 kittens roughly 6 months now (bengal) they are indoor but keep in mind Chloe got out the ... A: Robyn, There could be any number of causes for these lumps. Any lump on a cat should be taken ... | |
| Cat Voice | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: My 8 year old cat, Cuddles sounds very different when he meows. He sounds very raspy and kind of ... A: Laura, I would highly recommend that you consider having Cuddles examined by your veterinarian - ... | |
| new kitten being anitsocial! | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I recently adopted a kitten from the Humane Society, let me just say that she had to stay there for ... A: Jen, There are a few things to keep in mind when adopting a kitten from a shelter or other ... | |
| cat furballs and cat stomach acid | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: Can the acid in a cats stomach and fur balls ruin a carpet? It seems our long haired persian cat ... A: Frank, As far as I know fur balls don't normally do damage to rugs other than leaving a stain if ... | |
| bringing a male siamese home while having a female siamse ? | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: i am a Kuwaiti so please excuse my grammar and spelling . i have a 6 or seven month old female ... A: Meshari Al-Kulaib, 6 Months of age is way too young to breed any cat. Most responsible and ... | |
| Vaccine overdose??? | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: We just recently bought a kitten from a pet shop. He looked healthy,had a good appetite,good ... A: Lee, It's possible that your kitten was trying to fight off some sort of infection (viral or ... | |
| zoes labour | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: 37n1307 i think we felt one more in her nothing yet shes eatin drinkin and doing great with two so ... A: Zoe's parent, I would highly suggest that you have this kitty to the vet, it may already be too ... | |
| Cat attacking baby | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: We have had a cat for five years. She is unlike any other cat I have had or known. As a kitten, ... A: Courtney, This aggression problem is extremely serious. If you aren't prepared to get an applied ... | |
| upset stomach | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat that is about 4 years of age. As of late I have been having to put her litter box ... A: Melissa, In terms of feline nutrition I can honestly say that I am a whole lot less comfortable ... | |
| climbing kitten problem | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old kitten with climbing problems. There's mostly a cling factor that bothers me ... A: Elyssa, The bottom line is that for the first couple of years of a cat's life they are completely ... | |
| Malnutrition | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: My cat ran away for 4 weeks, then returned at about half of her body weight. It has been one week ... A: Shawn, It is possible that this kitty needs veterinary care. In cats who have been starved their ... | |
| pregnant cat has difficulty giving birth | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what to do about my Cat. She is very young. Only 11 months old now but she's giving ... A: Sonia, This is a medical emergency and this cat must see a vet immediately. I strongly suspect that ... | |
| My cat's stomach is making gurgling noises and she is yowling! | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Just recently, my 16 year old tortie, Cookie, has been waking me up in the morning by yowling very ... A: Katie, This cat should be seen by a vet to rule out any medical reasons for this behavior. If the ... | |
| kittens | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: There is this stray cat that lives in my garden, two weeks ago she gave birth to 4 kittens..well i ... A: Betty, - How old are the kittens? - Has this mama kitty been okay with being handled by you? - Is ... | |
| Diarreah in My Baby Boy | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I have about 400.00 in vet bills from the past month trying to find out why my "Chancie Boy" has ... A: Trevor, I have a few questions for you which will help me determine how to best help you and ... | |
| my kitten will cry everytime she gets picked up | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I hav three 8 week old kittens. One of the 3 cannot b held without her crying non stop and wanting ... A: Rob, It's quite possible that this kitty sees the world in a different way from her siblings. She ... | |
| cat peeing | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: my 8 month old cat has starting peeing on my bed, also under my daughters bed, She has a litter box ... A: Tammy, Inappropriate elimination has a variety of causes. It's important to rule out medical causes ... | |
| Cat and a fish tank | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I am going to be getting a fish tank in the near future, and I have two cats. Since my cats are very ... A: Eric, I currently have three fish tanks and a betta bowl up and running. I would be concerned if ... | |
| 4 month old Kitten still "nursing" | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I got Roxy, now 4 months old, when she was just 4 weeks old outside of Walmart, the people wanted ... A: Liz, Roxy's behavior is perfectly normal in hand raised kittens. You didn't do anything wrong in ... | |
| Elder Cat Care | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My cat is throwing up more than usual. She struggles to throw up hair balls & I fear she might ... A: Mary Ann, I am somewhat concerned about the changes that you describe in your elderly cat. At 16 ... | |
| update and a question | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to give you an update on mama kitty and her little of 4 kittens. She was the stray ... A: Judy, I am so glad to hear that you decided to give Little Bit a permanent home. Congratulations on ... | |
| Socialising cats | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Was wondering if you could help with our two cats. We (girlfriend and me) recently rescued (June ... A: Neil, Rescue Remedy comes in a grape alcohol base and cats aren't fond of alcohol. I think that you ... | |
| My Cat is Howling..... | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I am just another cat owner. My mum (I'm in my teens) purchased a cat many years ago and I have ... A: Meghan, That's a long time for a cat to go without a veterinarian having a look at them. Given that ... | |
| cat pooping on bed | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a three month old cat who just started acting up. I found him as a stray when he was just a ... A: Nadia, Inappropriate elimination can be caused by a variety of things ranging from medical problems ... | |
| My Cat is Howling..... | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I am just another cat owner. My mum (I'm in my teens) purchased a cat many years ago and I have ... A: Meghan, - When was this kitty last checked by the vet? - Have you tried hair ball remedy? - Bach ... | |
| MY CATS PREGNET!!! | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant and i never had a pregnant animal before. i have 3 cats and 2 dogs do you think ... A: Tia, I would suggest that you consider isolating your kitty by herself with a litter box, food, ... | |
| kitten with cold | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I just found this kitten and it has a cold, I can't afford the vet yet.. I can give her a tiny ... A: Dianna, NO!!!! Many human medications are highly toxic to cats and kittens. If you give her human ... | |
| What to do with a urinating cat? | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a very finicky 10 year old cat who is very stubborn about using her litter box, and I'm ... A: Mary, I would recommend that you consider checking out the option of having the concrete ... | |
| Jack | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: My cat Jack was born without eyes. We have raised him for over a year now and he acts as if he was a ... A: Angie, As I have clearly stated I am not a veterinarian. I have a fair amount of experience (over ... | |
| pregnant cat | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: My cat is about two weeks from giving birth and she only has two teets that are swollen and pink. ... A: Amy, I wouldn't be too concerned about how many teats are swollen prior to birth. The kittens will ... | |
| Socialising cats | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Was wondering if you could help with our two cats. We (girlfriend and me) recently rescued (June ... A: Neil, I normally recommend a period of 2-3 weeks of isolation for new cats entering a household. ... | |
| Samantha | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat about 10 yrs old. She lost 4lbs in one month. The vet has suggested a blood test to ... A: Michelle, Blood work isn't just indicated when a cat has been vomiting...This kitty is obviously in ... | |
| Socialising cats | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Was wondering if you could help with our two cats. We (girlfriend and me) recently rescued (June ... A: Neil, I am wondering a few things.... - Did you try lengthening the gradual introduction period ... | |
| Inability to urinate | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old female cat, pleasantly plump, whom I've just noticed cannot stay out of the ... A: Barbara, This is a serious veterinary emergency...This cat needs to see a vet immediately, there ... | |
| lost cat homing instinct | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I took my old male (not neutered) cat to the vet for an eye op, but he vet let him escape before his ... A: Angela Jane, I can't predict what your lost kitty would be most likely to do...He is an individual, ... | |
| Worry for Outdoor Cat | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: my name is Deirdre and I have 2 cats. Sasha is a neutered male and he is 9 years old, and Chloe is a ... A: Deirdre, Personally I prefer to avoid declawing cats simply because it is inhumane and unnecessary ... | |
| lost cat homing instinct | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I took my old male (not neutered) cat to the vet for an eye op, but he vet let him escape before his ... A: Angela Jane, My thoughts are with you and your kitty at this time...I hope that he is able to find ... | |
| Samantha | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat about 10 yrs old. She lost 4lbs in one month. The vet has suggested a blood test to ... A: Michelle, Given the fact that this kitty is considered a senior pet from around age six or so- ... | |
| cat will not stop meowing!!! | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My cat Nellie has been in the same living conditions for the last 5 years, she is about 19years ... A: Iris, Another idea is to provide this kitty with a set routine...Cats are very rigid and naturally ... | |
| Domesticated feral | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Seven years ago an adult male cat appeared in my backyard. When I called him, he ran off. Since ... A: Robin, Unfortunately with a cat whose history includes abandonment it's quite common to see clingy, ... | |
| Cat lactation | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My family and I were adopted by a pregnant stray cat. We've dealt with kittens before, and had a ... A: Beka, I would recommend that you just allow nature to take it's course, sometimes the action of ... | |
| female kitten nursing on adult male | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Our female adult cat had 5 kittens back in august after escaping the house while in heat. We found ... A: Laura, Maybe this kitten is missing mom so I would see absolutely nothing wrong with allowing the ... | |
| Cat weight | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a one year old long hair domestic white cat(Suzy). Recently I noticed that she is so heavy, ... A: Arwa, By looking at the picture I would certainly suggest that you speak with your family vet ... | |
| Can't Get Cat Inside | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have been caring for a cat that has never been touched by a human. Over the last few months I have ... A: Debbie, I think this guy will be okay in an insulated box...When the days are particularly cold you ... | |
| New abandoned kitten | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I've just taken in an abandoned kitten. The mother I think was a local stray I pet in the street ... A: Faith, Congratulations on your tiny new family member....Due to the fact that this baby was ... | |
| cat urinating | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My cat is about 4 years old and not spayed and stays indoors. For about as long as we have had her ... A: Adam, Inappropriate elimination is a very common behavioral issue. I always recommend that the cat ... | |
| cat | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: i just got a 4 week old kitten what kind of cat food do you think would be best to feed it? ive been ... A: Lesli, Four weeks of age is way too young for a kitten to be away from his mother and siblings. ... | |
| Needy cat | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a question on my cat's behavior. I have a male cat, Oreo. He's approximately 2 yrs. old. I ... A: Diane, It's perfectly understandable that Oreo would be afraid of being abandoned after all, ... | |
| Sister cats now fighting | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I need some advice on a problem I've having with my two cats. Tryx and Traylee are three-and-a-half ... A: Carolyn, The way that I see it in this situation it's better to be safe than sorry. If this ... | |
| Kitten with a cold | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I recently adopted a kitten from the pound. I picked it up for the first time from the vet hospital ... A: Lisa, This kitty must see a vet. Upper respiratory infections can be serious in young kittens. Cats ... | |
| Help? | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Um, Hi! I'm a ninth grader who has wanted a cat since forever. My parents do have some issues with ... A: S, Best of luck and remember to make adoption your first option...You can often find purebred cats ... | |
| Help? | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Um, Hi! I'm a ninth grader who has wanted a cat since forever. My parents do have some issues with ... A: S, Your parents sound like they are very concerned about the changes that having a cat would make ... | |
| Sister cats now fighting | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I need some advice on a problem I've having with my two cats. Tryx and Traylee are three-and-a-half ... A: Carolyn, I do think that Tryx was probably sick, the alternative is something that you wouldn't ... | |
| Cat chews on plastic? | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Ok so i have a ten year old white shorthair cat that loves to chew on plastic! Not solid plastic, ... A: Lindsey, My nine year old tortie does the same thing, except that she licks plastic as if it's a ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: We took in a pregnant stray about 2 weeks ago. She was already showing at that point. When I put my ... A: Jennifer, Patience, the apples will fall from the tree when they are ready....You will hear the ... | |
| Scared kitten | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: We live on an old farm that I purchased approximately 3 years ago which came with feral cats, was ... A: Christina, Firstly I would like to commend you on your "feline-atarian" efforts, it's so nice to ... | |
| my outside cats are always hungry? | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: why are my outside cats always hungry? i feed them 2 times a day i started watching them eat to make ... A: Charity, Outdoor cats are highly active and they must use energy to keep them warm and cool. This ... | |
| new kitty | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I am going to be acquiring a new cat very soon. I currently have a kitten that is a little over 6 ... A: Katie, Firstly, proper new cat/kitten introductions must always be done for best results. ... | |
| Cat and boxer pup | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 questions..I have a 4 year old female cat who is very affectionate and is a total lap cat. ... A: Lisa, The dog must be taught control around the cat. It isn't fair for him to terrorize the cat, ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: We took in a pregnant stray about 2 weeks ago. She was already showing at that point. When I put my ... A: Jennifer, Given that the momma to be's temperature is on the lower end of acceptable it's quite ... | |
| Cat Help | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I know you are not a vet, and therefore do not deal with medical issues. However, I'm stuck and ... A: Laura, I will speak to my vet in the next week or so, I'm taking my fur kids out for their annual ... | |
| Chronic Renal Failure (very vocal during night) | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: My eldest cat, a 13 yr old Tonkinese, was diagnosed this past March with CRF. We have regular vet ... A: Donna, My 9 1/2 year old cat has CRF as well. She doesn't do the vocal bit that yours is doing. I'm ... | |
| Cat Flu ? | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: My 5 year old, indoor cat has had her left third eye lid protrude and upper respiratory infection ... A: Pete, Given that this kitty is unwell and has been for some time it's important to have her ... | |
| How far along is my cat! | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: well I found Moma Black outside. I live in Oregon and it is always rainy, I felt really bad so we ... A: Rochelle, The fact that her mammary glands are becoming engorged with milk suggests that Moma Black ... | |
| My new kitten | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering how old he has to be to get spayed do you know? The pet shop says it is around ... A: Shannon, The age of neutering varies by preference of vets. Some vets are willing to perform the ... | |
| Hello | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have Dlh one year and six months and she went into labor at 5am she had three kittens 30mins ... A: Naomi, There is potentially something very serious going on here. This kitty should be immediately ... | |
| My Pregnant cat | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: about a week ago my cat was quite big in the stomache,an her behaviour change as normal in ... A: Sam, Firstly there is a substantial difference between a feral cat and one that won't tolerate too ... | |
| Rescued a stray - may be sick? | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: "Dehydration, frequent urination, gurgling sounds from stomach, lethargic." Under a year old - He is ... A: Vicki, I have just spent several hours looking for resources in your local area. I have 50 pages of ... | |
| Rescued a stray - may be sick? | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: "Dehydration, frequent urination, gurgling sounds from stomach, lethargic." Under a year old - He is ... A: Vicki, What resources are within your community really depends upon where in the world you live. ... | |
| Fighting Cats | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved into a new house with my boyfriend, and we both brought our Cats. Mine is de-clawed ... A: Erin, I would recommend considering a consultation with a holistic veterinarian (a vet trained in ... | |
| cat | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: My cat has white gums,is that normal? If it isn't tell me what I should do. PLEASE A: K, It is urgent that your cat sees a vet immediately. The fact that your cat's gums are white means ... | |
| Mean step-sister | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I am having an impossible time integrating my 4 year old female cat with my husband's two 6 year old ... A: Leah, For now I would strongly suggest that you keep these kitties separated from one another and ... | |
| Male Cat Behavior | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Persian male who for the last few weeks likes to "meow" alot and come and walk ... A: Charlie, Your cat would still be able to mate if he so chose, however it's not likely that he would ... | |
| Mean step-sister | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I am having an impossible time integrating my 4 year old female cat with my husband's two 6 year old ... A: Leah, I have a few questions for you and your husband so that I can get a clearer picture of what ... | |
| Found our cat and now she is aggressive | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: We found our cat when she was only a few weeks old in a ditch 1 1/2 years ago. We brought her in a ... A: Sarah, I'm left wondering if the cat that you have found in your yard is indeed your cat or if she ... | |
| pet behaviour | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: mine is originally a straycat who decided to spend sometime with me,sometime in the street.she gave ... A: Nabila, Without being sterilized there is a good chance that the cats will inbreed if they don't ... | |
| smelly kittens | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: We have 3 week old kittens, & their mother, in our home. Their eyes are open & they are crawling ... A: Jennifer, I am somewhat concerned about the smelly kittens, it's not normal for them to be stinky - ... | |
| pet behaviour | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: mine is originally a straycat who decided to spend sometime with me,sometime in the street.she gave ... A: Nabila, I generally don't recommend that cats or kittens be allowed to wander outdoors without ... | |
| Male Cat Behavior | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Persian male who for the last few weeks likes to "meow" alot and come and walk ... A: Charlie, Cats usually reach sexual maturity at around 4-8 months of age depending on the health, ... | |
| Dominating Male | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I are experiencing a serious problem. We moved in together over a year ago. He has a ... A: Shannon, I have a few questions to ask prior to helping you out so that I can give you the most ... | |
| Meisha | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: My sister has a beautiful female kitten. We have assumed as you will see by the pic I have attached ... A: Rachel, Meisha is a very beautiful mixed breed kitty...It's hard to say where those pretty eyes ... | |
| My Kitty | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: My cat princess is about 2 years old and when she is in heat she constantly meows and howels and she ... A: Jewls, I routinely suggest that people spay or neuter their pets well before a situation like this ... | |
| my male cat was neuterd yesterday and is looking sick | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: ! my male cat was nueterd yesterday at around 3. I picked him up thismorning at 8am and he seemed ... A: Renee, I would recommend that you take some time to step back and get calm...Sometimes cats will ... | |
| Is my 14 yr kitty having a stroke? heart attack? | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: My Morton Cat, Male 14 yrs, fixed - is having funny seizure type physical behavoirs. He is fine and ... A: Piper, Morton may be very ill, the causes for this type of behavior range from a head injury to a ... | |
| pregnant cats | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: If the cat I think is pregnant and it's not my cat what do I look for to tell it's pregnant or the ... A: Tesa, Given the lack of detail in your question I'm only able to offer some very basic and general ... | |
| How did my cat survive | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I went out of town for alomost four days. Before I left, I made sure that my cat had plenty of food ... A: Trevor, I am guessing that this kitty was fairly resourceful and managed to find a dripping tap ... | |
| My cat's behavior. | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: Some random person gave me my cat when it was still a baby. I had to hand feed it the bottle. Well ... A: Liz, Having hand reared a large number of orphaned and abandoned kittens in my lifetime I have seen ... | |
| Senior cat pulling his hair out | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: For the past 2 weeks or so, my 16 yr old cat knaws at himself and pulls out big clumps of hair. He ... A: Lorie, It's important that your elderly cat is taken to the vet as soon as possible to be properly ... | |
| Very young kitten | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: We brought a kitten home from a farrell litter that was abandoned from the mother at (we think) 4 to ... A: Corrina, Congratulations on your new arrival! I suspect that this kitten wasn't feral because of ... | |
| kittens leavin there mother | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: how long does it take 4 her milk 2 stop , her boobs r really big , its been 4 days since she fed ... A: Elaine, If the kittens are removed at the appropriate age (10-12 weeks) it should take up to 2 ... | |
| Stray cat | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some advice on a supposed stray cat in my area. I have my own ... A: Joanne, There may be a few different things going on here, but most the most likely in my opinion ... | |
| Deaf kitten woes | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful 4-month old gray kitten who is almost certainly deaf. I've done lots of tests, ... A: Kim, I'm almost wondering if this little girl's mother had contracted distemper while she was ... | |
| Cat Behavior | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My mamma cat, who gave birth to my male cat back in April, will no longer have anything to do with ... A: Leah, I doubt that the spay/neuter surgeries have anything to do with this behavior...Your kitten ... | |
| SURVIVING COMPANION | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Greetings, Ali On Monday, I had to do the loving thinag and put my 13 year old cat Charlie to sleep ... A: Lisa, It would be a good idea to have someone who is willing to spend as much time as possible with ... | |
| Meowing | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat who is unlike any cat I have ever had. She has always been like this, it has just been ... A: Samantha, I would recommend that you try out a homeopathic remedy called Bach's Rescue Remedy which ... | |
| SURVIVING COMPANION | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: Greetings, Ali On Monday, I had to do the loving thinag and put my 13 year old cat Charlie to sleep ... A: Lisa, Duncan is grieving just the same as you are. It's perfectly natural for him to miss his ... | |
| Cat is being nasty | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved in with my girlfriend almost 2 months ago. Over the last few days my cat (4 year ... A: Bryan, Please find the additional information that I promised below: According to Dr. Louis N. ... | |
| Siamese Constantly Meowing | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: Our kitten (male) is now 8 months old. He sleeps in our bedroom occasionally, but most of the time ... A: Nicole, This kitty may just be vocal - Siamese cats are known for being talkative. I would strongly ... | |
| 8 week old kitten | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: We have had a stray kitten for about 3 weeks. She uses the litter box, however she started peeing on ... A: Gloria, There could be a number of different things causing this kitten to urinate outside of the ... | |
| new kitty coming home | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: 4 mths ago I adopted 2 little kittens (brothers) who at the time were four months old. They are ... A: Jill, I would suggest that you bring this little fellow home on the day that you adopt him and ... | |
| Cat is being nasty | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved in with my girlfriend almost 2 months ago. Over the last few days my cat (4 year ... A: Bryan, I am currently waiting for a vet to provide me with answers regarding the Eosinophilic ulcer ... | |
| Bully cat | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My situation is that the bully cat next door lives outside, so my cat now has to be an indoor cat, ... A: Kai, I am assuming that you have made the other cat's human caregivers aware of the seriousness of ... | |
| Cat is being nasty | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved in with my girlfriend almost 2 months ago. Over the last few days my cat (4 year ... A: Brian, It seems that you and your girlfriend are in a difficult situation, I do need a bit more ... | |
| Any advice? | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: my male cat, Smoky, keeps urinating on his cat bed. We have bought him two, and after he urinated on ... A: Quin, I would recommend that you consider relocating Smoky's beds or litter pans. The air ... | |
| my little manx gets chewed up by mosquitos | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: i have a little manx that gets chew up on her ears and nose by mosquitos every summer. we have had ... A: Rose, I'm not entirely sure that Skin so Soft is okay for the cat even diluted as much as you have ... | |
| Any advice? | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: my male cat, Smoky, keeps urinating on his cat bed. We have bought him two, and after he urinated on ... A: Quin, I have a few questions to ask you so that I can get a better picture of what's happening with ... | |
| One Cat Lost & Other Cat Very Depressed. | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I had to cats. One became missing 3 days ago. The other I have had since he was a kitten & he has ... A: Aerica, It sounds like you are in a pretty tough situation at the moment. I have a couple of ... | |
| Parasite ON Cat | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I just removed a very dark gray aprox 1/4" in size pod like thing from my cats whisker area. The ... A: Theresa, I suspect that this parasite is a tick. I would advise that you have your cat checked over ... | |
| introducing new cat | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: i have a new kitten that is about 3-4 days old the 2 older cats seem not to like him what should i ... A: Maria, It sounds as though the mother of this little fellow may have abandoned him for one reason ... | |
| Long haired american cat 9 yrs sudden issues | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful long haired american cat who is 9. She is only 5 pounds. she has always been ... A: Jessica, I was very moved by your case and your attempt to find good treatment for your cat. I gave ... | |
| introducing new cat | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a new kitten that is about 3-4 days old the 2 older cats seem not to like him what should i ... A: Maria, I have a few questions for you.... - How did you get this very young kitten? - Do you know ... | |
| Elimination problems with our cat | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: We have a 7 month old Birman kitten. We got her at age 3 months. She was already spayed and ... A: Lize, There could be a number of different things going on at this stage. If the veterinarian that ... | |
| Is another cat a possibility? | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: We currently have two cats in our household: my little brother's 1-year-old cat Eli and my mom's ... A: Kaitlin, It's possible that Eli is acting out because he is bored or he may even be jealous that ... | |
| socialization / behavior | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 female cats ; both whom are extremely opinionated and have attitudes. They keep their ... A: Brittany, Cats are very territorial and they aren't fond of drastic changes in their environment. ... | |
| Worms | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: !!!! Houdini has worms. I already made him a vet appointment, but we can't go until Monday the ... A: Kayla, I would suggest that you call and book Spanelli an appointment as well because it's quite ... | |
| cat's behavior change | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 cats. sisters. same litter. 6 yrs old. they were inseperable. we had to evacuate for a ... A: Teresa, Given the trauma of having to evacuate and having so many big changes over a short period ... | |
| cat will not stop meowing!!! | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: My cat Nellie has been in the same living conditions for the last 5 years, she is about 19years ... A: Iris, Given your cat's advanced age it might be worth having a vet perform a full physical ... | |
| new kitten in home | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: This is quite complex, but I try and keep it short. We had two kittens, brothers, and when they were ... A: Claudia, I have a few questions to ask prior to determining the best way to deal with this ... | |
| nursing kittens | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I am fostering a nursing mother with three kittens (one didn't make it). I have only had them a few ... A: Mary, - Has this little family been checked out by a vet? - Does mom have any discharge from her ... | |
| kitten nursing | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 15 week old kitten, the runt of the litter. She still tries to nurse off of my husband and ... A: Becky, I'm wondering if this kitten was hand reared because cats don't tend to develop self ... | |
| Cat Urination | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat who has stopped using his litterbox & is now using the inside of my kitchen cupboards. ... A: Penny, The first step with this behavior is to have your cat examined thoroughly by a qualified ... | |
| kitten nursing | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 15 week old kitten, the runt of the litter. She still tries to nurse off of my husband and ... A: Becky, I have a couple of questions for you so that I can offer the best possible answer to your ... | |
| Cat in labour | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: The cat is pregnant with her first lit and has gone into labor. She is contracting and pushing and ... A: Celeste, I always recommend that a cat that has been straining for over an hour without producing a ... | |
| MORE QUESTIONS! | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I hope I don't get on your nerves. Another question!!!! Is it possible for me to be able to take ... A: Kayla, The whole concept of leash training is very different for cats than it is for dogs. The fact ... | |
| New litter in the house. | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Okay .. so I have two female cats. I would like to ask a few questions that have been on my mind. ... A: Dawn, Your first litter born to the tiny kitty could have had any number of issues in the womb. I ... | |
| trying to capture mama's kittens | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: How's Canada? I hope to visit someday. We were adopted by a young mama cat (a year old, tops) and ... A: Judy, It would probably be best to bring mom and babies indoors and allow mom's milk supply to dry ... | |
| is it playing or fighting? | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I adopted Mr Cat (15 lbs, 5 yr old male neutered snowshoe) when he was 1 yr old. He was a stray, ... A: Tannis, I think that it might be worth checking into the possibility of having a consultation with ... | |
| behaviour of strays | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I help maintain a local Lost& Found Register. Thinking about keeping records and assisting people in ... A: Gina, Some cats will develop fair sized territories of up to a couple of miles while others will ... | |
| This cat is badly wonded | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: This stray cat is wounded kind of badly.... But it lives in our basement sometimes.... I don't know ... A: Carissa, The only thing that you can do to help this cat is to take him to the vet and if at all ... | |
| is it playing or fighting? | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I adopted Mr Cat (15 lbs, 5 yr old male neutered snowshoe) when he was 1 yr old. He was a stray, ... A: Tanis, I have a few questions to ask prior to giving an answer so here goes: - How long have you ... | |
| Introducing new cats into a home | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: i recently got two young kittens and my older cat continually hisses at them. he is not aggressive ... A: Cat, It's perfectly normal for your resident cat to react to the new kittens' presence in his ... | |
| It's me again!!! | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: If I hadn't told you before, I have not had kittens in YEARS. Now my kittens (who are about 6 ... A: Kayla, You can certainly make use of humane deterrents like citrus peels, dried habenero peppers, ... | |
| Cat Behaviour | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Please please can you help our household. I have 2 cats both of which are black short haired. One ... A: Mhiairi, I think that it might be well worth your while to try feeding a better quality of food. I ... | |
| My cat chews on the oddest things... | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: We adopted two abandoned cats last November - without knowing the history, we are pretty sure they ... A: Jennifer, Has the cat been to see a vet regarding this issue? The reason that I ask is that it ... | |
| Cat Behaviour | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Please please can you help our household. I have 2 cats both of which are black short haired. One ... A: Mhiairi, I have a few questions for you before I can offer solutions or advice. - When was these ... | |
| newborn kitten | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Ok. My my boyfriend and I found a newborn kitten in his garage. The litter was about four kittens ... A: Caitlin, Congratulations! It seems as though your new feline friend has left paw prints on you and ... | |
| Cat urinating on bed | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: About 2 months ago I adopted 2 adult cats from an animal shelter, and I have been having a huge ... A: Sarah, Sorry about the confusion...It can be a bit hard to type accurately when there's a cat who ... | |
| another question about seed like things? | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I am searching for information on these seed like things that are coming off my cat. Most info I ... A: Jennifer, I think that there is a good possibility that your cat may have some degree of an ... | |
| Cat urinating on bed | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: About 2 months ago I adopted 2 adult cats from an animal shelter, and I have been having a huge ... A: Sarah, This kitty does have a legitimate medical issue going on here. It's reasonable to assume ... | |
| another question about seed like things? | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I am searching for information on these seed like things that are coming off my cat. Most info I ... A: Jennifer, Unfortunately I am not able to provide a complete and accurate answer with the minimal ... | |
| intro to new kitten | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old kitten named Presto and he is lonely. I took him to an animal shelter to find ... A: Presto's human caregiver, It's perfectly normal for your kitten Presto to react to the new kitten's ... | |
| Kittens | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: One of my 5 month old kittens has been exhibiting new behaviors. He has a new habit of not going in ... A: Kayla, I am somewhat concerned about the fact that this is a new behavior. It's quite possible that ... | |
| Worming Kittens | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently asked you about a mama cat I had that meowed a lot, which by the way, she seems to have ... A: Vicki, I have to ask....Are the two kittens that you have inside getting used to human handling? If ... | |
| Male and female cats | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about my two cats. They are 4 years old. The male cat went to the vet about 10 ... A: Monika, In my experience I wouldn't think that your spayed female cat is attacking her neutered ... | |
| behavioral problems | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have 14 cats in my home. I didn't intend on having that many cats, but I have gotten a few of ... A: Michelle, Given that the cats who are urinating outside of the litter box are only doing it from ... | |
| Male and female cats | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about my two cats. They are 4 years old. The male cat went to the vet about 10 ... A: Monika, I believe that the cats are temporarily upset for some reason, the vet visit and the ... | |
| Cat problems | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: he is neutered and gets everything he wants food,toys attention etc. I adopted him from the local ... A: Elaine, I would strongly suggest that you take this cat to the vet and have him thoroughly examined ... | |
| My female cat | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering why my female (altered) cat raises her hind quaters the second her back is touched, ... A: Vickie, All cats do this in response to being petted...She's just leaning into your touch because ... | |
| Separating sisters | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I would like your advice regarding my situation. I adopted two cats about a year ago. One of the ... A: Beth, I have a few questions before I can offer ways to fix this situation. I would like to tell ... | |
| cat with digestive problem symptoms | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I have taken my cat to 3 vet hospitals and after many tests (blood test, x-ray, ultrasound and fecal ... A: Ana, I have tried to find out which brands of holistic pet food are available in your area. I have ... | |
| cat with digestive problem symptoms | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have taken my cat to 3 vet hospitals and after many tests (blood test, x-ray, ultrasound and fecal ... A: Ana, In a perfect world cats should absolutely eat raw meat, however this is far from a perfect ... | |
| Meowing Female | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I don't think anything is wrong but just recently I had a trap and rescue organization help me trap ... A: Vicki, Since this little girl could be vocal at times prior to her spay I would just suggest that ... | |
| Meowing Female | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I don't think anything is wrong but just recently I had a trap and rescue organization help me trap ... A: Vicki, There could be a few things going on. The issue may be behavioral - it may just be that she ... | |
| Cat PRegnancy | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat that we rescued from some terrible people. They say he isnt even two years old (they ... A: Jessica, My first recommendation would be that you have this kitty examined by a vet as soon as ... | |
| Best Friends Now Hate Each Other | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: For over a year now I have had two cats, Mitzy and Kirara. They are both very friendly with each ... A: Kayla, Your hunch that Mitzy is just trying to protect her kitten is spot on. In situations where a ... | |
| Pregnant Cat? | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: We are relatively sure that our ten month old calico is pregnant. The last time she went into heat ... A: Angela, It's a good idea to have a small kitchen scale on hand that measures weight in grams up to ... | |
| Cat pregnancy and behavior | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat, Bella, who is about 1 1/2 years old. We adopted her and her mom when she was just ... A: Angela, Firstly I would like to say that you are very welcome. I volunteer on this site because of ... | |
| kitten behavior | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a male orange tabby who is 5 months old and very very hyper... he is constantly running and ... A: Lynne, At this point your cat is in late childhood to early adolescence in human terms, he will ... | |
| cats fur | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I am really upset. My small son went a bit mad with a pair of scissors on my 'British Shorthair' ... A: Debi, Did your son just cut the fur or did he cut the actual skin on this cat? If the fur is the ... | |
| about stray cats | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I am an animal lover, specifically cats. I have a 18 year Siamese. She is an only cat and she has ... A: Evelyn, Hopefully this kitty will have luck on his side. If you have decided to provide him with ... | |
| Elvis the Cat | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm sure you're swamped with breed ID questions. His color is common, but his short front legs and ... A: Sheryl, I'm not exactly someone who is familiar with all of the points of breeding purebred cats, ... | |
| kitten vet care. | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 week old kitten and he's the last out of a litter of five, the others died and they all ... A: Maggie, You could try keeping the little fellow in a fairly warm part of the house and turning off ... | |
| kitten vet care. | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 week old kitten and he's the last out of a litter of five, the others died and they all ... A: Maggie, I have a few questions to ask before I can provide information to help you with your ... | |
| Cat Behaviour | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: My 13 yr old male orange tabby cat, named Morris, has now done his bowel movement twice in our spare ... A: Eleanor, Cats and people share one important trait, our systems change over time which can mean ... | |
| Cat Behaviour | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: My 13 yr old male orange tabby cat, named Morris, has now done his bowel movement twice in our spare ... A: Eleanor, Some of the more common reasons for inappropriate elimination in cats are discomfort ... | |
| Correct way to Socialize Kittens? | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I have never really been raised up with cats in my childhood, however many of my friends growing up ... A: Thomas, There are a few important steps to take when socializing young kittens. The more different ... | |
| hard transition from out to indoor cat HELP | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: My cat was in/outdoor cat & was attacked & then we found out he has FIV. Rather than put him down I ... A: Kelly, I would strongly suspect that your cat's inappropriate elimination is the result of anxiety ... | |
| Sticky Paws ineffective | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I read in a previous post that Sticky Paws is supposed to keep cats off furniture. Well it doesn't ... A: Weebo, I have sort of exhausted the usual tactics to cope with a cat who is misbehaving. This ... | |
| 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: Murphy, It's important to know that letting a cat outdoors for extended periods of time without ... | |
| 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: Murphy, It's fairly obvious to me that you love Payton very much and want to do the best thing for ... | |
| My Kitten's sprained foot | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a similar question to that of Alyanna's. My 6 month old kitten sprained her back right foot ... A: Alanna, Since your kitten's leg has been x-rayed and there were no fractures found and she seems to ... | |
| Sticky Paws ineffective | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I read in a previous post that Sticky Paws is supposed to keep cats off furniture. Well it doesn't ... A: Weebo, Why exactly do you want the cat to stay off of the chair? Does your cat have a fairly tall, ... | |
| cat hiccups and coughing | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 16 wk old cat I just got a week ago. Not too sure what shots he has had, at least a 5 in 1 ... A: Darlene, For future reference it is important that new cats not be allowed to mix with resident ... | |
| Kitten litter box use | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: When my 10 week old kitten uses his litter box, he doesn't squat. Instead he sits with his butt flat ... A: Michele, It's possible that this little one has loose stool which can be caused by a number of ... | |
| My cats has milk but not pregnant | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My Queen has been acting strange this morning, she is not eating only drinking, She is also looking ... A: Diane, Have you had the queen that the kitten belongs to evaluated by your family vet? The reason ... | |
| kittens | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My kittens have recently taken up the habit of "digging" in their water bowl, thus knocking it over. ... A: Kayla, It sounds like you have water babies when it comes to your kittens. This is perfectly normal ... | |
| cat hiccups and coughing | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 16 wk old cat I just got a week ago. Not too sure what shots he has had, at least a 5 in 1 ... A: Darlene, At this point my recommendation would be to have this kitten assessed by your family vet ... | |
| introducing very dominant cat to existing cat houseold | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 cats - 3 of which are your general domestic cat, and the 4th is a 4 yr old bengal mix named ... A: Jen, I'm really not sure about the dosing of Rescue Relief as it isn't a product that I have used, ... | |
| male and female sex anatomy | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: i need to know how to tell if your cat is a female or a male i have two kittens and were told they ... A: Tammy, I would recommend that you have a friend or family member who is comfortable holding the ... | |
| needy kitten | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I took on a 4 week old male kitten who is now 9 months old,i called him barney,he seems to be very ... A: Laura, The behavior is very common in kittens who have been separated from their siblings and ... | |
| Inappropriate peeing- behavioural issue? | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: ) I have 2 housecats - a 1.5yr old persian male (neutered) and a 1yr old Persian/Bengal cross ... A: Sally, The first recommendation that I have in every case of inappropriate elimination is to have ... | |
| senior Abyssinian new home & dogs? | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: "Hello, I have a wonderful ruddy Abyssinian, named Abby, who is 14 yrs. old and recently had her ... A: Amanda Jean, It sounds as though things are already under control when it comes to Abby and the ... | |
| 2-3 week old kitten | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: My finacee and I found an abandom kitten while out walking almost a week ago. We have been nursing ... A: Kathryn, It's also important to realize that loose stools aren't normal. Diarrea can happen for a ... | |
| removing feral kitten from stray adult | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: There's a 4 mo old feral kitten and an alpha male living in an abandoned yard on a busy city street ... A: Ubu, I have sent WSPA's link your way to help you out with the two strays you wrote me about which ... | |
| Vomiting in my older cat | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: Savannah is about 14 years old. She went through a bout of chronic vomiting in which I took her to ... A: Jennifer, I do think that it would be in Savannah's best interests to seek a second opinion as to ... | |
| introducing very dominant cat to existing cat houseold | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 cats - 3 of which are your general domestic cat, and the 4th is a 4 yr old bengal mix named ... A: Jen, I'm not sure that Tigger was re-homed as a result of clawing carpets. Based on my experience ... | |
| introducing very dominant cat to existing cat houseold | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 cats - 3 of which are your general domestic cat, and the 4th is a 4 yr old bengal mix named ... A: Jen, Separate Tigger from your other cats again but this time put him behind a solid door that the ... | |
| My cat is urinating on backpacks & bags | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: My cat is about 8 years old. He has a check up about 6 months ago at the vet and was given a clean ... A: Aaron, Hopefully with the combination of using an enzymatic cleaner to permanently remove odors and ... | |
| Licking fingers | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Our adopted, 2 year old male cat likes to lay on my chest first thing in the morning and lick each ... A: Monica, The finger licking may be a result of being weaned too early and be a substitute for ... | |
| My cat is urinating on backpacks & bags | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: My cat is about 8 years old. He has a check up about 6 months ago at the vet and was given a clean ... A: Aaron, It seems as though you've gotten the basic answers when you've asked for help with this ... | |
| Miss Tilly | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: For the last couple weeks my cat has been twitching her tail, licking her fur constantly, and ... A: Terrie, Miss Tilly needs to see a vet. There are numerous potential causes for her to be losing ... | |
| Mulit cat | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I love having a cat expert at my finger tips. I have a busy house with three noisy children. I have ... A: Denise, My name is Ali and I'll try to give you a few hints that will hopefully get things going ... | |
| Deworming a kitty with DE | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 week old kitty w/worms. how much diatomaceous earth should i add to food to deworm her? A: Rawni, To my knowledge diatomaceous earth shouldn't be given to cats or kittens as a dewormer. A ... | |
| too young? | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: ok here goes, um well I've been wanting to have a kitten companion with me for awhile, but cant ... A: Curious, 10-12 week old kittens tend to be much more self assured, their immune systems are ... | |
| Is my queen in labour | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: My Queen has been acting strange this morning, she is not eating only drinking, She is also looking ... A: Diane, Human babies have been known to move during labor. Kittens can do so as well, but since you ... | |
| kittens | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: My cat had two kittens the other day...I have decided I want to keep them. Will the mom cat be ok ... A: Carol, Everything should be absolutely fine so long as mom is allowed to discipline her offspring ... | |
| bleeding before labor | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat that is due anytime and she has started to bleed, it is a very fluidy blood is this ... A: Cheryl, You may be seeing what's called bloody show, but keep an eye on things, if there seems to ... | |
| Discharge while peeing? | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I found a baby kitten about a week old, eyes and ears still closed. She had been left by the mother. ... A: Laurel, This little one needs to be examined by a vet. During the first few weeks of a kitten's ... | |
| 2 adopted frightened and prossibly abused kittens | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: 6 and 8 months, hiding in dark corners -flinch when approached. The younger (Tigger) suckling on ... A: Kit, The important thing is to make sure that these little guys are healthy before assuming that ... | |
| Cat Colitis and litter box problems | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a pure Persian cat that is 5 years old. I have recently found out from a vet that he has ... A: Paige, Since I haven't personally dealt with any cats who have colitis my recommendation would be ... | |
| cat losing fur and spots like hives | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My cat, femal, about 6 yrs.old, constantly licks herself, her fur is coming out in quite the clumps ... A: Terrie, The fur loss and spots could be a result of allergies, the sneezing is most likely a result ... | |
| Mucus in eyes | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: o have a cat he is almost a year old male got him from a pet shop just today i realized his eyes ... A: Dennis, This cat needs antibiotics so he must see a vet. I would guess that he has an eye ... | |
| removing feral kitten from stray adult | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: There's a 4 mo old feral kitten and an alpha male living in an abandoned yard on a busy city street ... A: Ubu, As promised I have managed to get some information regarding vets in your area from an animal ... | |
| Cat behavior | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Ali. I am currently keeping them separated. I am trying this a second time. I did keep Velma in ... A: Monica, I think that a period of 2-3 weeks with Velma living in a room behind a closed door won't ... | |
| removing feral kitten from stray adult | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: There's a 4 mo old feral kitten and an alpha male living in an abandoned yard on a busy city street ... A: Ubu, It's important to understand the difference between stray and feral. A stray cat has had some ... | |
| pregnancy and birth. | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: my 3 yr old cat is on her secound litter and for a day and a half has had spots of bleeding..very ... A: Desiree, Your cat is most likely in pain, not feeling well and in distress. Normal labor and ... | |
| neighbours cat | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: and she doesnt know why.i was just wandering if you had any answers.amanda A: Amanda, Your neighbor needs to have her cat assessed by a vet fairly urgently. Increased ... | |
| Too many teeth | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I am going to the vet don't worry, but i wanted to hear what you have to say. I have a new kitten ... A: Lisa, Your new kitten is most likely in the process of losing her baby teeth. In many kittens this ... | |
| kitten behavior | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 kittens. the past few days they have adopted a new habit. when I am sleeping they will ... A: Desi, Unfortunately because of their mother's death at such a young age and the recent changes in ... | |
| Cat Infections | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently got a kitten from the Humane's Society. He was acting weird (depressed and lethargic) so ... A: Erin, It also wouldn't be a bad idea to have your new kitty re-tested for feline leukemia and FIV ... | |
| Cat Infections | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently got a kitten from the Humane's Society. He was acting weird (depressed and lethargic) so ... A: Erin, Ultimately I recommend that new cats be isolated from resident cats for a minimum of 2-3 ... | |
| Injured Semi Ferile | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 cats which I rescued all of which were between 2 mos to 1 year. The oldest now is 6 years & ... A: Dannie, My recommendation would be to speak with your family vet to find out the best way to borrow ... | |
| Mother Cat not going to toilet | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: My cat has just given birth to 5 kittens about a day or so, since that time she has not used her ... A: Taibah, A mother cat should still urinate and defecate after giving birth. I am concerned that she ... | |
| Cat attacking other cats | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: We have a very recent problem with our maine coon girl, Gypsy. She shares the house with three other ... A: Liz, I'm somewhat concerned that this attacking business has come on rather suddenly. Cats don't ... | |
| Lonely Cat | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 cats. One was extremely friendly towards all humans and was quite a fixture in the ... A: Barb, If I understand you correctly you're looking for a companion for Maggie. The fact that she ... | |
| 7 week old kitten | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: hey i have just got a 7 week old kitten and it currently will only drink milk we have tried it on a ... A: Rachel, A 7 week old kitten is a little young to be away from his siblings and mom. I routinely ... | |
| sisters getting along | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: My husband found a box of 5 wk. old kittens at a gas station. We had them for a week and then found ... A: Carol, It's best to allow the kittens to play together as they were doing. It's how they work out ... | |
| Leaving cat/kitten alone | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently introduced a new 3-mos. Ragdoll kitten in the household. I have a 4-yr Ragdoll (both ... A: Carol, If I understand you correctly your kitten gets along well with your older cats. The fact ... | |
| Cat peeing in the house | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: my cat has been going outside to do his toilet routine for 4 years, he is now 5. We had a new cat ... A: Caroline, In all cases of inappropriate elimination the first recommendation is always to seek ... | |
| my cat is hurting... | 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: Anna, You need to get your cat to the vet as soon as possible. Find a 24 hour vet or call your ... | |
| Aggressive cat behavior | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat who is 16 mos old, who I adopted from a shelter when he was 3 months old (he was ... A: Jennifer, I am not sure that the aggression and house soiling are linked. Given the extreme nature ... | |
| jealous cats | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I adopted two four-year-old lynx point females (retired queens) that were rescued from a cattery. I ... A: Carolyn, My concern after reading your question is that your cats actually view you as property, ... | |
| introducing a kitten to our older cat | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: we've had our 1st cat for 2 years...4 days ago we got a 2month old kitten...the older cat hisses and ... A: Myra, Congratulations on your new family member. The nice thing about new cat introductions is that ... | |
| my beloved Tiger | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: My son said to keep him in but my husband let him out it was 11-15pm he has been out countless times ... A: Jean, My heart goes out to you at this tough time....It's always difficult to say good-bye to a ... | |
| new kittens | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: .. They are eating dry food great and are very good besides there play fighting that we have been ... A: Lisa, Inappropriate elimination can have a number of causes. The fact that your kittens are so ... | |
| cat litter | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: My family decided to move my kitten out from our small room and put him in our living room. But i've ... A: Paul, My recommendation when it comes to multi story homes is to be sure and have a minimum of one ... | |
| radio? | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: i heard that it would be helpful to my newly adopted kitten (!) if i turned on the radio whenever ... A: Paul, Some cats will tolerate having a harness on and walking outside on leash. It's very important ... | |
| cats | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: My moms cat had two babies that died instantly..we can even say they came out dead.We think it may ... A: Lanell, There are a number of reasons that kittens can be stillborn. The mother cat may have been ... | |
| cat qwestion | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: why, when my kitteh drags me to the kitchen for food, does he leave as soon as he hears the can ... A: Myming, If you use a motorized can opener your kitten may not like the sound of it. It's also ... | |
| radio? | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: i heard that it would be helpful to my newly adopted kitten (!) if i turned on the radio whenever ... A: Paul, Is your kitten walking really low to the ground when you let him loose in the rest of the ... | |
| radio? | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: i heard that it would be helpful to my newly adopted kitten (!) if i turned on the radio whenever ... A: Paul, Some cats are insecure and require the reassurance of a TV or radio left on for them to ... | |
| Cat Life Expectancy | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: What is the average life expectancy of an EXCLUSIVELY INDOOR cat? An INDOOR/OUTDOOR cat? An ... A: Douglas, An exclusively indoor cat that is properly cared for can live between 15-20+ years. I ... | |
| Cat Question | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: Now she has a clear discharge coming out along with a little bleeding and she doesn't what to be ... A: Tammi, Cats don't get menstrual periods. I think that you should take this queen and her little ... | |
| Aggressive kitten | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: My kitten is almost a year old and right from a few months' of age has displayed aggressive ... A: Penne, This is an extremely serious situation. If your little cat hasn't been spayed that may be ... | |
| Female Cat Urinating Inappropriately | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: How can I stop my cat from urinating outside of her litter box? I know that she is just trying to ... A: Diane, The first thing that I always recommend is to have a cat that begins house soiling examined ... | |
| allergies/protocal for integrating 2 new males | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: First of all I have had cats 20 yrs. recently adopted 2 cats from a woman highly allergic. well ... A: Catherine, I wouldn't recommend that you allow the two new cats to roam the house with Gemini ... | |
| Adopted Three kittens off the Street and Need Help! | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I have adopted three orphaned kittens about two weeks ago. When I found them outside in the heat ... A: Sarah, Congratulations, you have saved three precious lives. I'm glad to hear that the kittens are ... | |
| Taking kittens from their mother | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: My brother's adopted cat was pregnant and had 3 kittens. They are over 8 weeks old now and I am ... A: Holly, I routinely recommend that kittens be allowed to stay with their mother and siblings for a ... | |
| My Cat | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: My cat has been licking her vagina constantly for about a few days, and i was wondering if she is ... A: Risa, Your cat should see a vet because pregnancy isn't the only possibility in this case. Your cat ... | |
| A cat that can get along. | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have had a cat for 5 years, we got her as a kitten. Six months ago we took in a stray that had ... A: Dawn, This cat sounds like she has had a fairly traumatic life up to this point. I would like to ... | |
| after birth care | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: My cat just had her first litter! Yay I'm sooo happy!! But I was wondering how she should be acting, ... A: Sara, Sometimes a clingy insecure mom is just anxious. Other times this is an indication of a ... | |
| Introduction of Maine Coon to a new dog | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: We have a 6 yr, old Maine Coon cat. Lately we have been discussing of getting a small dog. My ... A: Lydia, It's important that you not pigeon hole your cat into a certain mold simply because of his ... | |
| allergies/protocal for integrating 2 new males | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: First of all I have had cats 20 yrs. recently adopted 2 cats from a woman highly allergic. well ... A: Catherine, According to my understanding bath wipes aren't really very effective for controlling ... | |
| allergies/protocal for integrating 2 new males | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: First of all I have had cats 20 yrs. recently adopted 2 cats from a woman highly allergic. well ... A: Catherine, Honestly I can't offer a "best remedy" for dealing with the reactions that you and your ... | |
| pee in house | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: i have an orphened kitten about 2 months old. i found him in the woods and he was in bad shape. i ... A: Doug, Since Baytril isn't normally the drug of choice for simple UTIs because there are serious ... | |
| new cat and resident cat not getting along | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: To give you an idea of my situation I will give a little history. We had a female cat(cat A) for 10 ... A: Kristin, Cats are very territorial and must be properly introduced. You need to isolate the new cat ... | |
| Older Female Cat Rough Playing With New Female Kitten | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: About a month ago I brought home a new female kitten who was about 8 weeks old, Olivia. Olivia is ... A: Jenny, At this point the behavior that you describe doesn't sound like a serious issue. Be sure to ... | |
| Introducing a guest cat | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have two female cats, one is a little over two years old, very gentle and the other is 1.5 years ... A: Reheleh, It is important to understand a few basics of cat behavior. Cats are very territorial and ... | |
| Cat Agression | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 13 yr. old female cat that I took in for a co-worker back in April since he was going ... A: Charlene, By the information you have provided I am going to assume that you didn't introduce the ... | |
| cat hair | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 cats from the same litter about 3 yrs old, got 2 new sofa;s and they will not stay off ... A: Alan, It has been my experience that asking your cats to stay off of household furniture without ... | |
| Mother Cat and Kittens | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: My cat had 7 kittens in our garage in a bed we made for her with a box. I read when a mother knows ... A: Hunter, The mother cat's actions don't sound like a good sign. Father cats don't tend to stick ... | |
| Odd Accident.... | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: On Sunday afternoon coming home from work. I pulled in my drive way noticing that one of my cats ... A: Kayla, It's normal for a mother cat that is pregnant/weaning a litter to swat at her kittens. I am ... | |
| Cats & Dogs | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I adopted a cat from the local human society as a companion for my other cat. My vet feels that he ... A: Kim, It's important to make a distinction between a feral cat and a stray cat. Just because a cat ... | |
| loss of cat companion | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Ali We just had to put down our darling Prissy (10 years old) after several weeks of declining ... A: Tinah, The answer that you are referring to was in response to a different situation, the owner ... | |
| Kitten Companionship | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently adopted two 13 week old kittens (they have been with us for 2 weeks now), the girl is ... A: Rachael, Many people believe that cats aren't really aware of their surroundings or that they are ... | |
| URGENT HELP | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: My 2 female cats gave birth the eldest 2yrs 3months kittens were born 8th July my 1yr 3mnth old cat ... A: Denise, It's possible that one or both mother cats are sick so taking them to the vet as promptly ... | |
| spaying | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 sibling kittens,1 of each.my question is when should I start to watch out for signs of them ... A: Tamen, Thank you so much for planning to save lives by spaying and neutering your feline family ... | |