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Cats: milk and mewing, cows milk, kittens
cows milk, kittens, diarrhea: Rachel, Some cats just do that mewing thing. She really is showing her affection and appreciation at your attention. Cows milk is not at all good for kittens or cats as it tends to give them diarrhea. So, not giving her any milk is exactly the right...
Cats: milk substitute for kittens, adult cats, substitute milk
adult cats, substitute milk, cats and dogs: Hi Richard. Sounds like your pets have been loved and well taken care of! Brands vary by country, but vets and pet stores do generally carry a milk replacement formula specifically for kittens. This is very different from the cat milk some companies...
Cats: milk, cat and kitten, juice boxes
cat and kitten, juice boxes, adult cat: yes it is the milk that gives them the diarhea. walmart sells milk for cats in a square box. it sorta looks like the juice boxes that kids drink all the time. i think its called catsip or catmilk, anyway its supposed to have no lactose in it, which is what...
Cats: mimi siamese, siamese kitten, siamese cats
siamese kitten, siamese cats, cat fanciers association: Jenn, No, there is really no such thing as a mini Siamese. Also, I agree with you that this mutation, however it may work cannot be good for the breed. I know that the Cat Fanciers Association will never accept such a thing, although I cannot speak for...
Cats: miscarriage I think, cats kittens, loving cat
cats kittens, loving cat, karen pryor: Marj, This cat was never socialized with humans. When cats/kittens play with each other they tend to play very roughly. They have to learn to play gently with people. This means no roughhousing with the cat and, at the first sign of aggressive play, the...
Cats: miscarriage I think, kittens, precious baby
kittens, precious baby, kitten: Marj, All you can do is hang back and see what happens. I have heard of cats expelling a mal-developed kitten part way through the pregnancy and continuing until term. I would expect that there is nothing more you can do except wait it out. Kittens more...
Cats: miscarriage, three kittens, kitten
three kittens, kitten, pneumonia: Hi Mari, I suppose its possible that only one kitten would miscarry since they are all in individual sacs. The only time I ve had a cat miscarry was when she was sick with pneumonia and she miscarried the three kittens she was carrying. If your cat has...
Cats: missing cat, cats in heat, scrap yard
cats in heat, scrap yard, dry food: ((((((Paul)))) I m so sorry to hear about your missing baby! Please make sure you have fresh water and at least dry food just outside for her in hopes of having her stay closer to your home. Yes, if she was not spayed yet - it s kitten making season - The...
Cats: missing cat, female cat, tom cat
female cat, tom cat, spayed: Hello Paul, Is your female spayed or not? This time of year it may be that if she is in heat, she will get pregnant and run around with the boys :-) Next time you get her in your house, keep her in and make her an appointment to get spayed quickly! This...
Cats: missing cat, missing boy, three months
missing boy, three months: Hello Marilyn, I am thinking about you and your missing boy. Have YOU seen him yet? Were you able to get food and water down nightly where the people said they saw him? Were you able to sit and watch this weekend during the night? I m wondering how things...
Cats: missing cat, natural instinct, back porch
natural instinct, back porch, happy cat: Hi I wouldn t worry to much at the moment, most cats have a natural instinct for the outside world and she has probably just gone off to explore it for herself. My sisters cat came back after being missing for 9 days and he had only been inhis new home...
Cats: missing cat, petzyme, cats in heat
petzyme, cats in heat, food station: Hi Paul, I m sorry to hear she has not returned yet! Let s go into full trapping mode now. Still put the fresh water and her dry food out, but try to borrow, rent or buy a trap (or dog crate) we will use to try to trap with. Most feed stores or shelter...
Cats: missing indoor cat
Morgen, I am sorry about your cat. It is always heartbreaking to lose a loved pet. I imagine she is scared and is hiding or up a tree. It sounds like you have done what you can. The only suggestion I have is NOT to leave food out, you might be attracting...
Cats: missing kittens and odd mom, kittens, happy cat
kittens, happy cat, wks: Hi how weird. I really don t think she has eaten them, this is not something cats do. I don t know what to suggest, she may have decided to take them away somewhere. if she can get outside she may have moved them outside. Keep an eye on her and watch...
Cats: missing tomcat, barn cats, christmas night
barn cats, christmas night, wet food: Hi Sue, I m checking back with you to see if your tom cat found his way back after his adventures? Thinking about you and your loved animals, Debbi...
Cats: misty, flea allergy, normall
flea allergy, normall, losing hair: Hi Katie, No, this isn t normal. It also isn t stress. I would take her to the vet to be checked out. It could be ringworm, ( a fungus) or an flea allergy or something totally different. The vet will be able to help you. Good luck and let me know what happens....
Cats: mixing young and old felines, separation anxiety disorder, introducing a new cat
separation anxiety disorder, introducing a new cat, getting a kitten: Chrys, First, I will answer your questions. (1) Yes, older cats do take to kittens better than semi grown cats. (2) As long as the kitten is to be neutered or spayed (by 4 months, if possible), it does not matter if it is male or female. (3)...
Cats: molly, dermatitis, molly
dermatitis, molly, appetite: Hi Elizabeth, It sounds like there is more going on than just miliary dermatitis here. Was Emily elderly? You said she died with no symptoms, was her death sudden and unexpected? I would not think the steroid shot would affect Molly in this way a full...
Cats: mom cat and her one kitten, cat samantha, mom cat
cat samantha, mom cat, little tiger: Pat. What a sweet story! Tabitha sounds like a little calico since she has brown on her. I have a calico named Tabitha Sue. There are some different possibilities here. Tabitha is at the age (4 months) that she CAN come into heat. It s early but it...
Cats: momma and 10-day-old kittens, sweet kittens, kitten food
sweet kittens, kitten food, barn cat: Hi Jane, Sounds like this is keeping you busy!! For starters, the kids should not be handling the kittens yet. It can make mom extremely nervous and she could kill them or refuse to nurse them. She is moving them because she doesn t want them being...
Cats: momma cat and kittens, momma cat, socialization skills
momma cat, socialization skills, kitten care: Hi i wouldn t worry too much it does sound like your mum cat is just starting to discipline her kittens this is an important time for the as during the first seven weeks of their life is when they learn all their socialization skills etc. here is my page...
Cats: momma cat, taking care of kittens, care of kittens
taking care of kittens, care of kittens, momma cat: Hi Dana, Some moms have a very high maternal instinct. They will take care of anyone s offspring. You ve seen the pictures of a dog nursing a cat. It sounds like your female may just be one like that. She likes taking care of kittens. And those kittens are...
Cats: mommy cat, feral cats, kittens
feral cats, kittens, soft food: Hi again Kris, It occurred to me that you might be able to get help from some local TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) groups who would come in and trap the cats, spay them at their own cost, vaccinate them and release them back into the warehouse for you. Check...
Cats: mommy cat, mom cat, kittens
mom cat, kittens, wet food: You say they are 6 weeks old and are self sufficient; it is not uncommon for mom-cat s at this point to become agressive in order to drive off the kittens. She is basically done raising them and doesn t want to be bothered with them looking to continue to...
Cats: mommy kitty problems, momma kitty, baby kittens
momma kitty, baby kittens, baby kitty: Hi Amanda, these are tough situations and we just make the best decision we can and then hope for the best. If your mom is not wanting to take care of the kitten then you are better to take it away and feed it in a place that mom cannot get to it. See what...
Cats: moms and kittens, premature births, kittens
premature births, kittens, heating pad: Hi Shana, Congratulations on your new kitten. I ll try to answer your questions. Yes cats can have premature births. But most times they don t. The mom doesn t care about the loss of the dead kitten because they don t have the type of attachment to their...
Cats: monster mole on my cat's face, pimple, biopsy
pimple, biopsy, mole: Hi Shannon, Cats don t usually get moles, they can get acne on their chin but this doesn t sound like what you re talking about. Is Sassy older? If so she would be more prone to something like a tumor, but don t worry just yet, tumors can be benign (not...
Cats: mood change, mood change, 7 months
mood change, 7 months, vet: Hi Dylan, Not to worry........this is very common. When they come home from the Vet, they smell different. I m surprised they re both not hissing! They will be fine in a few days. (Mine do this whenever I take a trip to the Vet with any of my other animals.)...
Cats: mother after delivery of kittens., milk fever, loose stools
milk fever, loose stools, food dish: Hi Lane, thank you for the question. Is your cat still eating ?? Is she happily nursing the kittens? Does she have diarrhea?? Her panting could be a sign of anxiety from being brought in the house. It could be a sign that she is hot or feverish which would...
Cats: mother and babies, knox gelatin, karo syrup
knox gelatin, karo syrup, turkey instructions: Hi Cass, What you describe is not normal. But what you have done is good. You can try using something called Bag Balm on the nipples.This is made for inflamed nipples. You can get it at almost any drug store. Make sure you are feeding her kitten food for...
Cats: mother cat and her babies, mother cat, kittens
mother cat, kittens, living room: She could be doing this because she doesnt want you to see em and touch them.If you havent done this already put her and the babies in a box that she can get in and out of with a towel half over it for privacy but check everytime you walk by to make sure their...
Cats: mother cat and kittens, kittens, first few days
kittens, first few days, mother cat: Hi Emily, I always love to hear that the mom is adopted along with kittens; so often people just want the kittens and mom gets left behind. I m not sure how long its been since you adopted them but it sounds like they re still getting used to being around...
Cats: mother cat and kittens, kittens, first few days
kittens, first few days, mother cat: Hi Emily, Many times there will be one kitten in a litter that is simply shyer than the others and there s not a lot you can do about it. I wouldn t separate them because this is only going to take away his security blanket , namely his mother and sister....
Cats: mother cat and male cat (not the father), spay and neuter, cats and kittens
spay and neuter, cats and kittens, low cost spay and neuter: Hi Leslie, First PLEASE have your cats spayed and neutered, along with the kitten. There are thousands of healthy wonderful cats and kittens killed every day in shelters because there are not enough homes. There is simply no room for more. One male and...
Cats: mother cat apart from kittens
Hi yes you have. the first seven weeks of a kittens life is very very important. this is where if it is to be a sociable cat that will become a good pet, it learns important lessons from both its mother and from it s human companion. cats that do not get...
Cats: mother cat attacking her kittens, raising kittens, pet overpopulation
raising kittens, pet overpopulation, euthanasia rates: Carolyn, I would keep mom isolated from the kittens because ultimately I think that she may not be able to deal with the demands of raising a litter of kittens. She is too young to be raising kittens as she is just a kitten herself. My advice to you is...
Cats: mother cat attacks kitten, mother cats, kittens
mother cats, kittens, cat attacks: Hi Joanne! That is very unusual. Do you have the mothers and kittens all together? or are they in separate boxes? My guess is that you disturbed their equilibrium. They were used to the way things were and now you brought the other mother and kittens...
Cats: mother cat behavior, mom cat, vet hospital
mom cat, vet hospital, mother cat: hi Debbie, just try to keep the mom cat from hurting the kitten. She smells different coming home from a vet hospital so mom cat feels threatened by the smell of a non familiar cat. Try rubbing the kitten with a blanket that they both used to sleep on... or...
Cats: mother cat is violent to older (14-16 weeks) litter of kittens, kittens, adult cat
kittens, adult cat, mother cat: Hi Angel, You need to have her spayed. Yes, she is weaning the kittens and doesn t want them bothering her. Just like humans, some cats just make better mothers than others do. If you would have her spayed, she would be a much better pet. She is probably...
Cats: mother cat not lactating?, egg yolk, knox gelatin
egg yolk, knox gelatin, karo syrup: Hi Cathy, Give her a few hours and then she how she is. Sometimes it takes a little while to produce milk. If she isn t producing a lot you will need to supplement her production. I am attaching a formula for something called Kitty Glop. This is a really...
Cats: mother cat pushes away two kittens that are only over a week old
Erica, You can try bottle or tube feeding the kitten. Your vet can help you get started doing either. The kitten will need about 8-10 ml per day of formula (I like Newborn, cut with a little bit of unflavored Pedialyte) for every 4 oz (100 g) of kitten...
Cats: mother cat that lost kittens, milk glands, kittens
milk glands, kittens, mother cat: Rudy, We tend to do nothing. If the kittens are gone and there is nothing to stimulate the milk glands, the milk will dry up. She may pack up for a week or so, but the excess will get absorbed and all will be well. Even so, occasionally, things do...
Cats: mother cat weird behavior, baby kittens, egg yolk
baby kittens, egg yolk, knox gelatin: Hi Glenda, Get her to the vet right away. She may be having trouble making milk for her kits and it is depleting her body. Get her in right away. If she needs help nursing her kits I will give you a recipe for something called kitty glop. It s great for...
Cats: mother cat, kittens, mother cat
kittens, mother cat, hard as a rock: It sounds like a mammary infection, which is very painful and will kill her if left untreated. Please take her to the vet right away and while she is there, get her spayed. I hope the kittens were placed in good homes, it saddens me to hear peopel say they...
Cats: mother cat, mammary glands, kittens
mammary glands, kittens, uterine infection: Hi, If you have not done anything different with you cat then my first thought would be that she has an infection. This could be quite serious in a nursing mom so you would want to get her checked. She could have a uterine infection or an infection in her...
Cats: mother cat, mao mao, kittens
mao mao, kittens, mother cat: Hi, well nomaly when kittens get to a certain age,there mother doesnt want much to do with them. So the best thing to do is,maybe try and keep your kittens away from there mother or to sell the kittens. Hope this helps and good luck from Natasha...
Cats: mothers and their kittens, kitten formula, pedigree cats
kitten formula, pedigree cats, kitten food: Are you a preofessional breeder of pedigree cats? If not, no its not ok. You are contributing to an already existing overpopulation of domestic cats and it is not appropriate. Also if your cat is not being a good mother, there is no way I can say she would...
Cats: mourning, congestive heart failure, indoor cats
congestive heart failure, indoor cats, emergency vet: Rosemarie, Like people, different cats react in different ways to the death of a loved one. I would keep an eye on Stinky and, if he is still not eating or drinking, a trip to the vet for an appetite stimuant may be a good option. You can weigh Stinky...
Cats: mourning, low white blood cell, blood cell count
low white blood cell, blood cell count, thyroid levels: Hi Debra. I don t think she s likely mourning at this point. Typically the mourning period resolves within 3 months. If she is mourning normally, she should be improving by now. It is a fact that some cats slip so deeply into depression that they can...
Cats: mouth ulcers, egg yolk, knox gelatin
egg yolk, knox gelatin, 3 vets: Hi Jeanne, There are a lot of different things that can cause the ulcers. Cancer,or ulceromembranous stomatitis,(Trenchmouth)are two that can cause those. I can t help you with that but i can help you with a food that will help her. It s called kitty glop...
Cats: moved, new toys, hard time
new toys, hard time, kitty: He is certainly missing him. Cats are very sensitive to changes of all kinds such as just a change in his new home, but they definitely will miss a person. Just keep doing what you are doing and give him time to adjust. That is really all you can do. You could...
Cats: moving cats together, introducing cats, female kitten
introducing cats, female kitten, time and patience: Hi well i won t pretend that it will be easy, especially for your young female cat. It s hard for two cats of the same sex to get on. However there is a way of introducing cats which does take a little time and patience but will make the process easier....
Cats: moving cats together, san francisco spca, cat introductions
san francisco spca, cat introductions, female kitten: Hi Samantha, You need to follow a cat intro protocol. I m attaching a pretty good one for you to read. These work pretty good. The other thing that you have going for you is that you have two cats who are used to each other. They just may ignore the other...
Cats: moving day, thyroid disease, female cat
thyroid disease, female cat, moving day: Hi Rae, I m not sure this is from the move. You should get her checked her checked by a vet. Cat s meowing at night like that are a symptom of thyroid disease. The stress of the move may have aggravated her condition and she now is really feeling the effects...
Cats: moving home
Hi when you move home you should keep him in the house for a couple of weeks so that your cat gets used to his new home and can leave his scent around the home. I don t think the butter thing would work particularly well. I have written a page about...
Cats: moving home, indoor cats, moving home
indoor cats, moving home, aunts: Hi Lisa, I m personally a big fan of having indoor cats only, letting them outside for supervised play (on a leash) or in an enclosure- kitties actually don t mind being inside cats if given enough stimulation in the form of toys and scratching areas. ...
Cats: moving homes, reasoning ability, lost cat
reasoning ability, lost cat, couple of days: Hi Laura, I would go with the two weeks. Cat s don t have any reasoning ability. They can t think this is a new place and I might get lost . They will think everything will be the same. Let them get familiar with the sites, smells, and sounds of the new...
Cats: moving in with other cats, cats, good luck
cats, good luck, briefly: Hi Celine, This is a tough question. The easiest situation would be if your parents live close to you and that your cat could be returned to their home if she was really unhappy with the new cats. What I would suggest you do is to bring her to the new home...
Cats: moving in, cat and kitten, female kitten
cat and kitten, female kitten, human motives: Samantha, This does present a complicated scenario. What I will do is give you a protocol we suggest when a new cat is about to join a household with existing pets. This seems to work for the most part with the caveat that cats, like people, may or may...
Cats: moving in, female kitten, male cats
female kitten, male cats, two females: Hi Samantha, The dynamics that you are working with could be successful. I don t forsee any problems between your male and his female. usually male cats are more submissive and will defer to a dominant female cat. This is a good thing! Because he will not...
Cats: moving kittens, housebreaking dogs, large dog crate
housebreaking dogs, large dog crate, kittens: You re right, this is an unsafe place for newborns. Would it be possible to confine her to your room? I realize this would mean moving her food and litter to you bedroom, which is certainly undesirable, but ideally, she shouldn t be allowed access to places...
Cats: moving kittens, mom cat, kittens
mom cat, kittens, safety reasons: Hi Rebecca, can you give me some more information. how old are the kittens? how far did you move them? are they still in the same box they were born in? how old is the mom cat? where are they moved to? ie another room, inside vs. outstide the house. what is...
Cats: moving newborn kittens, newborn kittens, laundry utility
newborn kittens, laundry utility, kitten food: Hi Susan, Does the mom have access to the outside in the trailer? Or are you going to keep her in there like a housecat? If she has access to the outside she may try to move the kittens when you put them there. It all depends if she feels it is a safe place....
Cats: moving outdoor cats, place cats, birds and butterflies
place cats, birds and butterflies, outdoor cats: Yes, Veronica, absolutely! And I m glad you ve decided to do this! You will find the cats much healthier and happier as indoor cats. And doing it with a move is easier than making them indoor cats when they re used to their surroundings. When they move...
Cats: moving settled cats in with a very settled cat, cat families, resident cat
cat families, resident cat, closed doors: Samantha, Thank you for having the foresight to contact me prior to introducing your respective cat families. It is easier to start out on the right foot than to try to repair damage caused by cats forced into a confined space together. One thing that...
Cats: moving to a new home, barn cats, cat door
barn cats, cat door, new digs: I ve never dealt with a situation like this but it seems to me that what would make the most sense is to get harnesses and leashes for all 3 cats and to take them out only on a leash for at least the first month. Keep them inside otherwise. Of course you will...
Cats: moving w/ an indoor/outdoor cat, acre yard, outdoor cat
acre yard, outdoor cat, four acres: Hi Rain, Thank you for the question. When you first move there I would recommend you keep her in one room in the house for a day or two. This prevents any accidental escape while unloading and unpacking. Things can get pretty hectic when moving and there...
Cats: moving with my cats, travel cages, small dogs
travel cages, small dogs, food line: Get a big kennel, and put a litterbox in the back of it. Then go to your local pet store and buy a water bottle made for small dogs and hook it to the door of the cage. It is better to use a water bottle than a bowl when you are traveling with animals because...
Cats: moving, siamese cat, pan service
siamese cat, pan service, veterinary facilities: Renee, I would find a very nice boarding kennel close by in the UK. I say the UK, because, if anything happens and the move does not happen, you have to consider the quarantine. He will do fine in a nice facility for two months. Once you move and bring...
Cats: mr neighbours cat has moved in, playing second fiddle, cardboard boxes
playing second fiddle, cardboard boxes, kittens: Hi in my opinion the cat has decided that she has a better home with you than with her other owners (cats are smart). I would speak to her owners and see what they say about the situation, they may not be too worried that the cat has moved away. If they do...
Cats: multi cat household sudden aggression, shadie, cat household
shadie, cat household, spayed cat: Alfonso, This type of thing is not uncommon. When Lady came back from the vet she smelled different to Shadie. In time (usually a couple of weeks to a couple of months), they re-establish their relationship which may or may not be exactly the same as when...
Cats: multi cat household sudden aggression, shadie, cat household
shadie, cat household, spayed cat: Alfonso, O.K. I think Lady s problem is that she is uncomfortable and in a bit of pain following the surgery. Usually after 10 -- 14 days when the stitches come out, they feel much better. As far as keeping her from biting the stiches. The only way...
Cats: multi-cat household problems, spayed females, feral kittens
spayed females, feral kittens, territorial aggression: Hi mitzi, Good work svaing these kitties, they are lucky you found them! First of all, adult food is fine for kittens as long as they get to eat as much as they need. In fact many cat food companies do not make separate formulas for kittens and adults....
Cats: multiple cats in home, food bowls, indoor cats
food bowls, indoor cats, outdoor cats: If you get a kitten, the other two cats may be mad. You may want to talk to your vet about the baby powder(cat safe baby powder) trick to make the cats like this new cat. It takes time to make them like eachother. Some vets do not push this idea. Now, as for...
Cats: multiple cats, jayda, kittens
jayda, kittens, communicable diseases: Hi Jamie, First of all, make sure the stray gets checked out by the Vet to make sure it hasn t any communicable diseases. Cats can carry disease and not be sick themselves, but make other cats sick. Make sure your babies have all their shots and on time....
Cats: mum rejecting kitten, formula milk, kittens
formula milk, kittens, major surgery: Vikki, Sometimes cats who have delivered their babies by c-section are a bit disconnected from their young. After all, they don t remember giving birth to these kittens. I think that as long as the kitten is growing and seems content you should keep doing...
Cats: my 1 month old kittens wont use the litter box, chenza maine coons, cats kittens
chenza maine coons, cats kittens, maine coons: Hello Kendra, 1 month old kittens are far too young to be expected to use the litterbox exclusively. You need to keep them segregated in a smaller area with mom and with litterboxes (2 or 3 of them) that are short enough for them to easily get in and out...
Cats: my 10 week old cat is very violent, scent glands, little kitten
scent glands, little kitten, brother and sister: Hi Natasha, With a small little kitten they need play time to learn how to play, something they are allowed to scratch on - no you!, and also time to learn how to fight. This is normal for a kitten. Make sure you have some toys that you can throw to your...
Cats: my 2 cats that werent getting along, bach flower remedy, cats ears
bach flower remedy, cats ears, abbysinian: Ed, Great!!!!! I am glad it all worked out. Bach Flower Remedy is supposed to soothe cats and it works best if put rubbed into the cats ears. The trouble I do see with such things is that, if the cat figures out you are messing with its head, it may...
Cats: my 3 kittens, kittens, happy cat
kittens, happy cat, new arrival: Hi have you changed their diet at all? sometimes this is the cause. If not then the new kitty= may have had a virus and passed it onto the the others. Make sure they all get plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. if it continues then i would say to take them...
Cats: my 4 month old kitten, cats kittens, kitten food
cats kittens, kitten food, kitty food: Hi Paula, No the little kitten will be hiding VERY close - look under every shrub in your yard, up trees etc... and get fresh water and kitten food outside for him to keep him close. He won t know where else to go so you ll have to look very close for...
Cats: my 6 wek old kitten, vet visit, clear eyes
vet visit, clear eyes, washcloth: Kimberly, Get a warm washcloth and gently wash it off. Your kitten probably needs to see a vet for antibiotics. If there is discharge from the nose too, then it could be serious. A kitten at this age should have clear eyes and nose with no sneezing. ...
Cats: my 6 year old fixed cat, male roommate, human characteristics
male roommate, human characteristics, petsmart: My first reaction is to make sure she s healthy, no issues which we usually can t see. She could have hearing issues, and may have been deaf or near-deaf when your roommate got her from petsmart. The timidity you mention might have something to do with not...
Cats: my 7 month old kitten, annoying symptoms, spayed
annoying symptoms, spayed, backside: Alicia, The kind of behavior you describe is indicative of being in season. Some other more annoying symptoms are constant loud meowing and peeing in places they should not be. I would get her spayed as soon as possible or she may find a way to get...
Cats: my 7 month old kitten, siamese kitten, cat household
siamese kitten, cat household, kitty litter: Denise, If there is a sudden change in litter box behavior it could signal an infection or other health problem. I would suggest an immediate visit to the vet to rule out medical causes for this behavior. If there is no medical reason found for the change...
Cats: my Manx, declawed cats, behavior modification technique
declawed cats, behavior modification technique, kittens: Jenelle, If you saw how little kittens play with their siblings and their mama, you would understand. Cats play incredibly roughly with each other from the very beginning. Because cats have very, very tough skin (watch your vet give a shot, sometime),...
Cats: my Siamese has a sore next 2 her anus, antibiotic cream, cat condo
antibiotic cream, cat condo, siamese: Hi Carole. It s tough to say if the sore occurred first and is causing the excessive grooming, or if the excessive grooming caused the sore. She may be having discomfort in that area due to diarrhea or constipation or parasites that is causing her to groom...
Cats: my Siamese is pregnant! :), lynx point siamese, laundry hamper
lynx point siamese, laundry hamper, cardboard boxes: Hi Loren. Congratulations! I love seeing and helping kittens be born and raised more than anything else in life. Fortunately, cats usually make excellent mothers, so we are just there to sit back and enjoy! I ALWAYS make it a point to be very involved...
Cats: my adorable but strangely vocal housecat, cat brother, smelly socks
cat brother, smelly socks, work productivity: Leslie, You are not going to like my answer. Frankly, I think your cat has figured a way to manipulate you into giving it more attention. I have seen Siamese exercise these types of behaviors as a means of gaining more attention. It does seem to...
Cats: my adult cat stopped using litter box, cat stopped using litter box, rescue remedy
cat stopped using litter box, rescue remedy, adult cat: Hi Kimberly, Unfortunately cats have no other way to express their displeasure with a situation than to do this sort of thing. Are you giving the older kitty as much attention as you used to? She probably feels jealous and a little miffed that this pipsqueak...
Cats: my angry cat, horror scream, high pitch
horror scream, high pitch, angry cat: Hi sounds like your cat is a little distressed due to his recent experience. it may be that you will have to build the bonds between you again. See my page about bonding with your cat here http://www.our-happy-cat.com/new-cat.html It may seem strange...
Cats: my aunts cat, vet asap, wood shavings
vet asap, wood shavings, feliway: Hey! Go to www.drsfostersmith.com and purchase FeliWay for your cat and re-train your cat. Whenever you catch him/her using the bathroom wherever or on whatever other than his litter box spray him/her with a bottle filled with water, and then he/she should...
Cats: my baby kitten, baby kitten, kittens
baby kitten, kittens, aggressive behavior: Bethany, How old is the kitten? Do you know her history? Was she given you by a friend or did she come from a shelter? Was she brought up indoors or was she born outside? In any case, I would start by ignoring her. If she comes over to you for affection,...
Cats: my burmese is jealous
Jess, You probably won t like this answer (most people do not). However, I cannot give you an easy fix, given the nature of cats. Your cat has learned how to manipulate your behavior when your boy friend is there. You just have to ignore her penchant...
Cats: my cat (jack), calcium supplementation, feline leukemia
calcium supplementation, feline leukemia, calcium deficiency: Hi Debbie. I can give you some possibilites as to what is causing the problems with poor Jack s legs. But, as you know, only a vet with an exam and testing can give you an accurate diagnosis. A common cause for a young cat losing ability to use his...
Cats: my cat :(, inflammation of the bladder, periodic bouts
inflammation of the bladder, periodic bouts, anxiety medication: Definitely get her to the vet. The main reason for this is a urinary tract infection or stones/crystals. Infections are cleared with antibiotics, and stones or crystals are prevented with diet. If large stones are found, surgery may be needed to remove...
Cats: my cat =/, overweight cats, fat cats
overweight cats, fat cats, catnip toys: Hi, Mark. The first thing I would recommend you do is to get your kitty to a vet, because laziness can be due to an illness. He could be diabetic, have heart problems, or all sorts of things. Is your kitty fat? Fat cats don t usually play as much as...
Cats: my cat ?, traditional siamese cats, siamese cats
traditional siamese cats, siamese cats, traditional siamese: Hi! Siamese cats can be agressive so i dont recommend them for young children. It depends on the individual cat s tolerance level. Traditional siamese cats are usually more laid back and would better tolerate children. Older kids, maybe 5+ years, who know...
Cats: my cat Re:kittens, unneutered males, kittens
unneutered males, kittens, birth process: Having multiple litters certainly isn t healthy for her. Litters should be limited to one a year, in general. Even then, a pregnancy is hard on a cat s body. Unless she is being bred for a good reason, she should be spayed for her own health and to prevent...
Cats: my cat after kittens, kittens, rule of thumb
kittens, rule of thumb, male cat: Tammi, The rule of thumb is 3 months + 1 month per each kitten nursed is the minimum time before you let your cat get pregnant again. We usually do not breed our cats again until the previous litter is about a year old. Be careful, as your female...
Cats: my cat after pregnancy, kitten food, kittens
kitten food, kittens, sized cat: Hello and thank you for the question. Cats can look dreadfully skinny after having a litter and when the kittens are about 5 weeks is when they look their worst !! Probably you do not have to worry but do watch her behaviour as an indicator of a problem. If...
Cats: my cat an pine sol, pine sol, paws
pine sol, paws, insult: Sharon, If you have any reason to suspect that a cat has ingested something toxic they should be immediately be taken to the nearest vet. Cats can die from minimal exposures to toxins, their systems just don t handle that type of insult well. If the cat...
Cats: my cat and eating everything, little devil, quality cat
little devil, quality cat, soft food: Hi Kristye, Do you leave dry food out? If you don t I would definitely do that. I would also change the type of food you are using to a high quality cat food. Something like Wellness, Evo, or Innova all are good choices. They pack more nutrition in their...
Cats: my cat and her kittens, kittens, wild cats
kittens, wild cats, genetic component: Hi Angela, It certainly is possible that she has kittens that she s hiding somewhere, did you notice her getting very fat for awhile and now she s back down to a normal, even skinny, size? Cats tend to get very large before giving birth and then lose a...
Cats: my cat and the bathtub, step daughters, water bowl
step daughters, water bowl, washcloth: Hi Kassondra, You really don t have to bathe cats unless they are show cats or get very dirty. They are clean creatures and need minimal upkeep in that matter. You can brush her out once a week to groom her. If you want to bathe her I would suggest doing...
Cats: my cat and the new kitten, kittens, ruckus
kittens, ruckus, kitten: Charley, The best thing to do is to ignore the ruckus and leave them work it out on their own. It will take a while and, meanwhile the worst thing you can do is to interfere. It is possible, but rarely the case, that they may never get along. It just...
Cats: my cat as just had kittens, kittens, brith
kittens, brith, anika: Anika, You can bury him somewhere on your property. If you live in an apartment, you may have to find another way to take care of the dead kitten. In any case, the dead kitten must be removed from where the other two are nursing. Best regards... Norm....
Cats: my cat barney, cat barney, kitty mom
cat barney, kitty mom, allergy season: Hi Kim, I m NOT a Vet... but have seen this in my 4 cats during allergy season. When I m down with allergies, it also seems that at least 1 of my 4 will have a weepy eye - Unless it get s red and irratated looking I would just keep the cat away from others...
Cats: my cat came back and ran away, shy cat, humane trap
shy cat, humane trap, pet ads: Hi Merryl! What a brazen girl she is now :-) You ll have to trap her just like we planned above - put the trap outside next to THAT particular food area she was at for a few days to get everyone used to seeing it again - Same nightly routine, only when...
Cats: my cat cody and food habbits, vet asap, blader
vet asap, blader, solid food: Well try separating his food from the sisters, like put him in a bathroom or something. Try feeding him his cat food soaked in tuna juice. Or mix a little bit of can food with his solid food. Both ways can fatten him up. I m not exactly sure what you were...
Cats: my cat daytona, personality and behavior, male cats
personality and behavior, male cats, medical issue: Shannon, Some male cats when they are neutered start reacting to a female in heat in the neighborhood. Some act like yours, some hump stuffed animals, people s legs, and other animals. They can smell a female through walls that is even blocks away. You...
Cats: my cat gave birth, bloody discharge, o clock
bloody discharge, o clock, kittens: Hi Stephanie, well it is odd for her only to have the one.. however when a cat has one it does often get too big to pass out.. so it would not be unheard of ! She should only have a dark dark red discharge at this point and it really should not be too much....
Cats: my cat had babies, kittens, spayed
kittens, spayed, berth: Your cat needs to be taken to a vet immediately for an exam and help. You cannot help without experience with this. Also, please have her spayed as soon as the vet says she is able; breeding should be left to the professionals as problems like this and more...
Cats: my cat had one kitten...., kittens, cuddles
kittens, cuddles, kitten: The rest should be born soon, if there are more in her. If they do not appear within 24 hours and you believe that she is still carrying more, call the vet. If she is eating and seems normal, wait for her to have them normally, unless she is straining continuously....
Cats: my cat has a big stomach., having kittens, female cats
having kittens, female cats, intestinal parasites: Hi Charles, Female cats can, and do, go into heat again as soon as the last litter of kittens is weaned. But whether or not she did depends on what climate you live in. Cats generally stop mating when the weather gets cold; here in So. California we get...
Cats: my cat has a ruuny nose, cat colds, runny noses
cat colds, runny noses, runny eyes: Teri, She could have allergies or she could have a cold. If she gets runny eyes and sneezing it could be worse than a cold. Either way she should see a vet and get some antibiotics to clear it up. Here is an article that explains runny noses and cat...
Cats: my cat has cut his paw, paw, vet
paw, vet, norm: Danielle, Get your cat to the vet immediately. Obviously your cat has suffered some kind of trauma and there is a danger of infection. There may even more damage than is obvious. These things can get really bad if left to fester. Best regards... Norm....
Cats: my cat has dissappeared!, hurricane andrew, raccon
hurricane andrew, raccon, wet food: Kate, I am really hoping that your outdoor adopted cat turns up....It is possible though that she became ill and went somewhere to lick her wounds or even die...It is in a cat s nature to hide the fact that they are ill, sometimes the best signs are things...
Cats: my cat has lumps under her belly, fatty tumors, mammary tumors
fatty tumors, mammary tumors, lipomas: Its possible she has developed some mammary tumors. Sometimes cats can get lipomas, which are general benign fatty tumors, but that is not common in young cats. I would definitely recommend taking her to your vet for a physical. They can also aspirate those...
Cats: my cat has stopped eating, deborah murray, veterinary attention
deborah murray, veterinary attention, today is tuesday: Hi Deborah, This is more than depression, your cat needs veterinary attention. I wish I could help you , but since I cannot see or feel your cat , then I cannot even guess as what could be wrong. If she doesn t want to eat, then she is sick. I would...
Cats: my cat has swollen teets, false pregnancy, mammary tumors
false pregnancy, mammary tumors, kittens: Hi Mike, She could possibly be going through a false pregnancy. When this happens, her teats will swell and sometimes even produce milk! Gently squeeze on one and see if there is any milk. You really should take her to the Vet, because if it is, then you...
Cats: my cat in labour, kitten food, dental floss
kitten food, dental floss, kittens: Hi Jennifer, If she is eating and drinking it will be a little while before she goes into full blown labor. She might start to yowl and or pace around the room when she starts. When she starts with her contractions she will lay on her side and intermittently...
Cats: my cat in labour, kitten food, dental floss
kitten food, dental floss, kittens: Hi Jennifer, Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I had a bit of an emergency here. Sometimes if it is a first pregnancy she can have a stillbirth. How is she now? Did she deliver anymore kittens? Make sure you feed her kitten food.She will need...
Cats: my cat is acting funny and wanting to vomit but can not do so?, vet check, second opinion
vet check, second opinion, saliva: Dee, Even though your vet said she was fine, she obviously is still not fine. I can t diagnose her over the internet, but as I said she may have been poisoned, she could be having seizures or a stroke. She could also be choking on something, did the vet...
Cats: my cat is backing of from me why, cat treats, love
cat treats, love: Suzannne, Is the cat normally out all night? If not, the cat may be mad at you for not letting it in when it wanted in. Just give it extra love and attention, and maybe some special cat treats. That should help. If not, write back, and we can investigate...
Cats: my cat is do any day and i think she is haveing them, human affection, baby cats
human affection, baby cats, mammary glands: Hi As the birth draws near, the queen will start to look for a place to have her kittens. She will probably want to choose a quiet secluded familiar place that is warm and secure. As an owner you can help choose this place by placing a cardboard box lined...
Cats: my cat is drooling, inflammatory bowel disease, upper respiratory infections
inflammatory bowel disease, upper respiratory infections, liver failure: Hi, Natasha. You need to get your kitty to the vet! Drooling is a definite sign something s going on, especially when he s drooling this heavily. It can indicate sores in the mouth, gingivitis, nausea, poisoning and upper respiratory infections. Also,...
Cats: my cat is drooling, teeth and gums, blood panel
teeth and gums, blood panel, ok condition: Carol, You might seek a second opinion from another vet. In my experience, cats drool because of teeth/gums, biting their tongue, or eating something caustic or very bad tasting. Cats may also drool because of motion sickness or dizziness. However, if...
Cats: my cat is eating small amounts, fancy feast, old female tabby
fancy feast, old female tabby, canned beef: Hi Elliot for your cat to get to 17 years old you must be a fantastic owner !! That is a lovely old age and you can still have several more years if she is doing so well !! The best food for a cat that won t eat anything is human baby food the chicken and...
Cats: my cat is excessively salivating, teeth and gums, upper respiratory infection
teeth and gums, upper respiratory infection, puddles: Kelli, This does not sound good, to me. I would get them to a vet right away to see what is going on. It is not clear from your question, but it may be that the humane society cat has given whatever it had to your established cats. Either way I would...
Cats: my cat is gone, shy cat, humane trap
shy cat, humane trap, pet ads: Hey Merryl thank you for contacting me. Let s see what we can do to get your loved one back HOME and inside where she belongs! How old is your cat? Was she spayed? Microchipped? Have you checked with the local Animal Humane and Shelters and filed Lost...
Cats: my cat is gone, shy cat, humane trap
shy cat, humane trap, pet ads: Hey hon, by now your cat is used to seeing these outside feral cats come eat (and may have followed them right back to your house), so no - they won t bother to keep her away! Just keep your trap next to the free food for about 3-4 days before we go into...
Cats: my cat is having unusual symptoms, pet stains, pet supermarket
pet stains, pet supermarket, furniture kitchen: Lili, Your cat is having very usual symptoms for a female in season. It is not at all uncommon for females in season to urinate (spray) in various places around the house. In fact whole females may often be worse in such behavior than the whole males....
Cats: my cat is in labor, kittens, new babies
kittens, new babies, intrest: Hi Tasleene, Sometimes you can feel her abdomen, and feel if there seem to be any more kittens. Cats can stay in labour for many hours, sometimes taking as long as 12 hours. If you feel there is cause for concern, if she is pushing and pushing and not delivering...
Cats: my cat is loosing weight, fur baby, skin and bones
fur baby, skin and bones, happy cat: Hi have you taken her to the vets to get her checked out? i say this because one of the most common illness cats get is thyroid troubles which causes weight loss. It is important that you get her checked out as soon as possible, the earlier you can get her...
Cats: my cat is losing her whiskers, whiskers, vet
whiskers, vet, cats: Hi Joyce, Some times this happens when a cat is ill or malnourished. Is you cat elderly? Has she been looking okay and eating okay lately? You might want to check her diet, make sure she s eating and if you see any signs of illness you could run her...
Cats: my cat is mean to other cats, little kitty, storry
little kitty, storry, broken leg: Hi Tiffntrish, Sometimes it takes a lot more time to have a cat settle in. Try a product called Feliway Comfort Zone. It mimics cats happy pheromones and relaxes them. This should help. Give Baby a little extra attention. Some cats feel neglected and...
Cats: my cat is mounting and humping things!, signs of urinary tract infection, neutered cats
signs of urinary tract infection, neutered cats, male cat: other signs of urinary tract infection: trying to pee in other places other then the litter box. i have never heard of the mounting, humping actions as a sign of urinary tract infection. now.....to answer your questions....yes this is normal. all altered...
Cats: my cat is not using the litter box, pet stains, feliway diffuser
pet stains, feliway diffuser, spayed cat: Lisa, I am assuming she is spayed. If not, that is the first order of busienss. Normally, in a 10 year old spayed cat, this means the onset of a physical problem like a urinary tract disease or the like. On the other hand, if your vet has checked...
Cats: my cat is peeing, male cats, territorial behavior
male cats, territorial behavior, male cat: Spraying is a territorial behavior...it should have nothing to do with a urinary tract infection. Though most neutered male cats no longer spray, sometimes they still will. If you have another cat in the house, that is the most likely reason he is marking....
Cats: my cat is pregnant and has been laying on the couch for almost 24 hours and hasnt peed or eaten, kittens, pee
kittens, pee, shelby: Shelby, Your cat probably had kittens by now. But the answer to your question is yes, their appetite disappears when they are going to go into labor. I hope if she had kittens that everything is OK. If you have anymore questions please feel free to write...
Cats: my cat is pregnant for the first time, emergency vet, fuzzy cat
emergency vet, fuzzy cat, lovable cat: Hi Ashlie, Sorry, I ve been out with a cold, I was just wondering if your cat had kittens and if so how many? I hope everything went okay...
Cats: my cat is pregnant under a year old!, vitamin mineral supplement, kittens
vitamin mineral supplement, kittens, constant contact: Jake, If the kittens will be born when she is about a year old, all will probably be OK. If she is much younger, you could have difficulties. I would be in constant contact with your vet when she comes to term. Birth is always a somewhat dangerous...
Cats: my cat is pregnant!, pregnancy report, cat pregnancy
pregnancy report, cat pregnancy, pregnancy signs: Teaonnie, I m sorry, I m not a vet so I can t tell you much, especially without seeing her. It would be best to have her examined by a veterinarian. The best information I can give you is some good articles to read: (copy and paste, or type the whole...
Cats: my cat is prgnant, feline pregnancy, storage chests
feline pregnancy, storage chests, bloody discharge: Fayza, The Internet is a fabulous resource, so I would start looking for articles on feline pregnancy and birth. Most books I know of are out of print or unavailable in the USA (but may be available in Europe), in any case, you could not get them in the...
Cats: my cat is prgnant, post natal care, mom cat
post natal care, mom cat, professional breeder: Hello. You do not mention how your cat came to be pregnant. I am presuming it was an accident because the mating and breeding of cats should be left exclusively to professionals and is not something to be engaged in as a hobby or a learning experience. If...
Cats: my cat is really scared, rabbit ears, hideing
rabbit ears, hideing, weird sound: Hi Gary, She got a good scare there. She will get over it but it s going to take time. Do not let anything frighten again. This will make it worse. Also get a product called Feliway. Spray it around the house. It acts as a kitty tranquilizer and will help...
Cats: my cat is so aggressive!, giant worm, intestinal parasites
giant worm, intestinal parasites, cat animal: Soely, The first thing is DO NOT bathe your cat. They do not need it unless they have rolled in something nasty. All cats will react violently to being bathed. If the cat had rabies he would have died in about 10 days. Take the cat to a vet and have...
Cats: my cat is so scared, grown cat, snaks
grown cat, snaks, spce: Hi, it may be a good idea to give the cat spce when he/she is ready he/she will come out, a good thing to do would be to buy some good little cat snaks for him/her and call her to try to make her come to you.If she does not come simply give her some time.THANKS!!!...
Cats: my cat is suffering, cat reproduction, cotton bud
cat reproduction, cotton bud, kittens: Fayza, 1. Personally, the best solution of all is to have the female spayed!!!!! If all goes right in kitten birth, then you have the responsibility of raising the kittens, socializing them, and getting them their vaccinations. Kittens should not be...
Cats: my cat is suffering, cotton bud, excess population
cotton bud, excess population, cat heat: Dear Fayza, Letting your cat have kittens is a decision that should be thought through carefully. The biggest and foremost question to be answered is; What are you going to do with the kittens? . If you are going to get homes for them then the answer is...
Cats: my cat is suffering, cotton bud, excess population
cotton bud, excess population, kittens: Hi Fayza, Getting her spayed is the best for her. If you leave her unfixed she will try her best to mate. That means even running out the door to do that. If she gets out your cat could get sick or maimed or killed. Spaying her is the best course. She doesn...
Cats: my cat is suffering, cotton bud, false pregnancy
cotton bud, false pregnancy, male cat: First, let me state that you asked for my opinion. Now onto your questions: 1. No. 2. Yes, I ve heard of it, but never tried it. Cats have several ova (not the singular ovum like most humans), so any bursting ovum would not trick her into a false pregnancy...
Cats: my cat is suffering, cotton swab, cotton bud
cotton swab, cotton bud, to have kittens: Hi Fayza. I don t think the best decision is to let her breed. It is not in her best interest healthwise. Pregnancy puts cats at high risk for a serious infection called pyometra, an infection of the uterus that often kills mother and kittens. She will...
Cats: my cat is suffering, female cancers, cotton bud
female cancers, cotton bud, unwanted cats: 1. I disagree with your decision Kindly remember what I told you before about the problem of too many unwanted cats. Also, it is a FALSE idea that having 1 litter of kittens before spaying the cat is healthy for the cat. That is UNTRUE. It is better...
Cats: my cat is suffering, pet overpopulation, vet visits
pet overpopulation, vet visits, emergency vet: HI Fayza, Yes your cat is suffering, and YOU have the power to end that by spaying her right away. Please please please DO NOT breed your cat! Many families think they would like to experience the miracle of birth by having their beloved female kitty...
Cats: my cat is urinating, cleaning cat urine, gentle technique
cleaning cat urine, gentle technique, household product: Don t just use any household product to get rid of the smell. There are many products available from pet stores that can get rid of the smell completely. The best products contain enzymes and they will neutralize the smell. Getting the urine and smell off...
Cats: my cat jack, male cats, veterinary treatment
male cats, veterinary treatment, blood in the urine: Cristi, It is very important for you to get him to your vet. Male cats will block up, and this can cause blood in the urine, frequent straining and you will notice him going to the litter box a lot. A male cat can die if he does not get veterinary treatment....
Cats: my cat just had baby's, kittens, afterbirth
kittens, afterbirth, kitten: Hi Crystal, She could be restless for several reasons. Is she a young mom?? Some young cats are very nervous with their first litter and want you around to help them out. Did she pass all of her afterbirths? If she has retained an afterbirth or even a 7th...
Cats: my cat just started drooling, outdoor cat, dental problem
outdoor cat, dental problem, wet mouth: Hi Tammi, This sounds like a sudden onset with A LOT of drool, am I right? Is she pawing at her mouth? She may have gotten something stuck in her mouth or throat that she can t get out. See if you can get her mouth open to take a look and see if there...
Cats: my cat may be in labor, early stages of labor, vet tech
early stages of labor, vet tech, kittens: Leah, I am sorry my answer has not gotten to you sooner. I suspect, by now, she has given birth. Domestic felines have a gestation of 65-67 days form the time of mating with 63 days being a normal minimum and 69 days being a normal maximum. After that...
Cats: my cat may be in labor, gestation period, vet tech
gestation period, vet tech, veterinary intervention: Leah, You could see if the vet tech is willing to take an x-ray to try to determine the kittens gestational age. Really unless you do the math and figure out when she was in heat and could have mated you might be surprised. I should tell you that a cat...
Cats: my cat may be in labor, vet tech, kittens
vet tech, kittens, cat in heat: Hi only a professional vet would be able to know how far along she is as it is a very delicate operation to feel the kittens inside and should not be attempted by anyone else. I am surprised that the standby vet was not able to give you more guidance. ...
Cats: my cat midnight, flea products, scabs
flea products, scabs, fleas: The problem that is causing the scabs are the fleas. Fleas bite and suck the cats blood, leaving little itchy marks that will scab up. They are nothing more than flea bites. To get rid of the scabs and the itching you need to get rid of the fleas. I suggest...
Cats: my cat onyx, peaceful coexistence, female cats
peaceful coexistence, female cats, human interference: Corey, This is a time of year when female cats are in season. Thus, entire males are much more aggressive since they can hear entire females calling. It is most likely that Onyx is trying to breed Muni, and Muni is objecting. Neutering Onyx will make...
Cats: my cat ran away!!, neighborhood cats, unknown animals
neighborhood cats, unknown animals, animal report: Hi Chelsea! Calm down! I know it s horrible to be missing a cat but stressing isn t going to help you think clearly. Put up fliers on telephone poles in the neighborhood. Cats usually do not go farther than a 1/4 mile. Someone may have found her and...
Cats: my cat rebel, egg yolk, knox gelatin
egg yolk, knox gelatin, karo syrup: Hi Sandra, It could be many things, a cold, herpes, FLV. Your vet will figure out what s wrong. In the meantime I am sending you a recipe for something called kitty glop. Feed him this. It will help keep up his strength. Good luck and let me know what the...
Cats: my cat rebel, vet visit, cats eye
vet visit, cats eye, clear discharge: Hello Sandra, This is an eye infection called conjunctivitis this just means that the red part of the eye is swelling. It can be caused by many things but most usually a virus, it is not usually something that causes a lot of concern but a vet visit...
Cats: my cat run off in the middle of the night!, rat poison, humane trap
rat poison, humane trap, quiet village: Hi Rob, Yes, I would get dry food and water out right away and freshen it every night before dark. Sounds like she could have wandered since she s in heat and maybe back when she s PG. Listen too in your neighborhood for cat sounds , as they seem to...
Cats: my cat run off in the middle of the night!, rat poison, night question
rat poison, night question, humane trap: Hi Rob, No shelters? Where do they take lost animals that other people find? LOL Everywhere people get nervous when they see us cat folks walking about in the wee hours :-) Depending on the personality of your cat (the friendlier, the more likely...
Cats: my cat shadow is peeing blood clots, cranberry pills, renal kidney
cranberry pills, renal kidney, kidney failure: Jennifer, you must take Shadow to the vet as soon as you possibly can, even if it seems like she has gotten better. She is experiencing one of two things. The first, and easily treated, possibility is that she has a urinary tract infection. You can try...
Cats: my cat spits up blood!!, stomach problems, spitting up blood
stomach problems, spitting up blood, bottom wall: I strongly suggest calling another vet. I definitely do not think you should wait until Monday to take her in...she needs to be seen now if she is spitting up blood. She needs to have an exam and possibly blood work if it is possible that she is poisoned....
Cats: my cat spits when he is very excited, indoor cats, facial expression
indoor cats, facial expression, cat box: Hi Mark You have a very obedient cat there and he appears to be very attached to you. Frankly, this is not within my area of knowledge. The reason that he spits when he is very excited could be due to classical conditioning to a certain action (Parlov...
Cats: my cat spits when he is very excited, indoor cats, facial expression
indoor cats, facial expression, cat box: He most likly looks at you as HIS caretaker and mother.The reason he spits at you when your not paying attention is most likly to be because he wants attention right then and there and now.I would try when he spits like that to say no. Keep me updated!!...
Cats: my cat spits when he is very excited, indoor cats, facial expression
indoor cats, facial expression, cat box: It sounds like he loves you as much as you love him! If he starts to walk around your feet and meow - give him some toys to play with to distract him I d ignore him if he hisses at you cuz if you give him attention after he does that, it will encourage...
Cats: my cat spits when he is very excited, indoor cats, generous approach
indoor cats, generous approach, surrogate parents: Mark, I think cats look at us as surrogate parents. Siamese as a breed are super affectionate (almost larger than life) and very demanding of that affection. In many cases, they will not leave their human owners alone. It seems to me from what you...
Cats: my cat sunshne, cigarette butt, stool sample
cigarette butt, stool sample, deworming: Lisa, Tobacco is highly poisonous. Never ever allow your cat to have it administered purposely or ingested accidentally. As little as part of one cigarette butt can kill a cat. There are over the counter deworming medications that you can buy in pet stores....
Cats: my cat turned mean, cat introductions, first impressions
cat introductions, first impressions, action library: Lori, Everything is new and has new smells, including his brother and the home. I would do the new cat introduction just like he was a new cat. Putting a drop of vanilla on each cat s forehead is supposed to make them smell the same thus be friendlier....
Cats: my cat was shot in the back, hind legs, horrible event
hind legs, horrible event, broken jaw: Hi Judy. Sorry to hear of your sad situation. How awful people can be! I hope you will consider keeping your kitty inside after this horrible event. It s really impossible to tell what his chances are, but I m glad you re allowing him some time. The...
Cats: my cat won't stop soiling, cat urination problems, introducing cats
cat urination problems, introducing cats, home smell: Hi when a new cat comes into the household the older cat will feel threatened and will spray around the house to try and make the home smell like him and to tell the other cat hey this is my territory. The problem is that when you first get a new kitten...
Cats: my cat wont eat, caned food, kittens
caned food, kittens, e mail: Kahla, The problem you have is that there are all kinds of reasons a kitten may stop eating. None of them are good and many of them may require treatments which might be contrary to another possible cause. So, you see, the only option is to get the...
Cats: my cat wont go outside, outdoor cats, indoor cat
outdoor cats, indoor cat, harms way: Hi Tiffany, I m sorry I can t help you there. She is an indoor cat. She is too afraid of going outdoors and you really shouldn t place her in harms way. Outdoor cats have a very high percentage of getting either hurt or getting killed. Leave her inside....
Cats: my cat wont stop licking me, licking behavior, showing affection
licking behavior, showing affection, transference: Hi Karli, She sounds like she is going through a transference stage. Because she was so young when removed from the mom things like this happen. You can do what I do. When a kitten or cat does behavior like that and you want to break it of it, blow in...
Cats: my cat wont stop peeing in my child's room, professional diagnosis, male cats
professional diagnosis, male cats, kidney problems: Hi Jennifer! Here are two common possibilities for your cat s actions. The first is stress. Has anything been different in your home, or the cat s life? New babies, new pets, new guests? Is he mad at your son for something? Some cats are revengeful....
Cats: my cat!, indoor cats, male cats
indoor cats, male cats, may08: Amanda, You need to get them fixed! One of my cats did that too the first time she was bred (by accident), It must have scared her, and hurt too, because she was hissy and flighty after. Even if you don t see any tomcats, when a cat is in heat, they...
Cats: my cat's behaviour, adult cat, persian cat
adult cat, persian cat, persians: Hi Fayza. Congrats on your new bundle! Persians are absolutely delightful. 1. All kitties need some time to themselves to rest, groom, play, eat...you get the idea. But most cats do appreciate affection. As long as she s not struggling to get away,...
Cats: my cat's breed, pictures of cats, chocolate point
pictures of cats, chocolate point, seal brown: Rissa, The name of this color and pattern is Seal Point and White. It is a combination of the Siamese pattern (hence the color mostly on the face, ears, paws, and tail) and the piebald white white spotting system which results the with white on cats. Seal...
Cats: my cat's eye, veterinary ophthalmologist, kay kay
veterinary ophthalmologist, kay kay, sweet cat: Kay, First off, I am not a veterinarian, but, if it were my cat, I would see a veterinary ophthalmologist immediately. As for being in pain, she probably is. However, cats are so stoical about pain, they can be in quite a bit of pain and not show it...
Cats: my cat's eyse, siamese cat, common diseases
siamese cat, common diseases, purina: Wieslaw, There are usually not very many common diseases in cats that attack the eyes permanenetly, but I am not a vet. However, there are a number of illnesses that can make a cat over sensitive to light on a temporatry basis as a side effect. So, there...
Cats: my cat's food allergy, mouth ulcers, anti histamines
mouth ulcers, anti histamines, prescription diet cat food: Kym, my oldest cat developed food allergies when she was 7. She became exceedingly itchy to the point that she removed her fur on her tummy and left little scabs. I was advised by my own vet to find a food with a different protein source, one not usually found...
Cats: my cat's lip, eosinophilic granuloma complex, rodent ulcer
eosinophilic granuloma complex, rodent ulcer, cortisone injection: Hi, Jana. Yes, I was going to say rodent ulcer right away. I assume you probably have found a great deal of information on these sores. They re caused by an autoimmune disease called an eosinophilic granuloma complex. And the most effective treatment usually...
Cats: my cat's meow, cornish rex, house cat
cornish rex, house cat, vocal chords: Hi Rita, First I want to congratulate you for taking such good care of your cat. Living to be 13 is very impressive! I have only had one cat that lived that long, she actually lived to be 17. I have lost any others that I have had due to illness. Right...
Cats: my cat's mouth, rodent ulcer, upper gum
rodent ulcer, upper gum, tooth infection: Hi Angela, I wouldn t worry about pain medication at this point. And cats are sensitive to so many things it is better not to fool around with that. Can you tell if she has any ulcers inside her mouth? on her mouth lining or her tongue? Has she been in an...
Cats: my cat's pregnancy, princess princess, time breeders
princess princess, time breeders, mitigating circumstances: Soheil, The good news is that you have gotten some nice kittens out of Princess. Here are some fast and easy rules to go by (told me years ago by some of the old time breeders): (1) Females should be bred about once a year, but there may be mitigating...
Cats: my cat's weird behavior, abreaction, weird behavior
abreaction, weird behavior, indoor cat: Alex, It sure sounds as if she is having some kind of abreaction to the medications. Yes, by all means get her back to the vet. This is a normal reaction for a cat in much pain. It is not the only possible explanation but the most likely one. Best...
Cats: my cat(of course):-) behaviour problems, novalee, behaviour problems
novalee, behaviour problems, hi thanks: HI Jenny, well what i think you have done is,you may love your cat alot but i think you have let her get away things alot to.You have got to tell your cat when its time to come of the table,then its time to come of the table.You have got to start...
Cats: my cat, arthritis surgery, craked
arthritis surgery, craked, satisfactory results: Is he under the care of a vet? Certainly, the body has an amazing ability to heal itself, but satisfactory results are much more likely if a vet oversees the healing process. I feel confident that your kitty will heal, since he s still walking around. But...
Cats: my cat, behavioural problem, cat repellant
behavioural problem, cat repellant, pet shops: Hi Kimberly, I m not sure if that s a behavioural problem or a urinary tract problem. Have you brought your cat for a check-up to eliminate that probability? If you want to prevent your cat from going to a certain area, you can consider getting a...
Cats: my cat, bladder habits, internal organs
bladder habits, internal organs, urine tests: Paul, As long as you haven t noticed a behavioral change or any changes in eating, drinking, bowel or bladder habits your kitty is probably fine. I would suggest a vet check up if the kitty hasn t been to the vet recently just to make sure that everything...
Cats: my cat, blood in the stools, male tiger
blood in the stools, male tiger, tiger cat: Hi Shirley, Blood in the stools of cats happens occasionally in some cats. There is no real reason for it. You can try deworming him to make sure they are not causing the blood. The other thing I would do is change his diet. Place him on a good quality,...
Cats: my cat, cat sleep, will take some time
cat sleep, will take some time, fiance: Kristen, Many cats like to sleep in boxes, it makes them feel secure because they are surrounded on all sides. The kneading on your throat is something that you will want to correct as I am sure that it is uncomfortable. It is a normal behavior for your...
Cats: my cat, cat trees, happy cat
cat trees, happy cat, scratching posts: Hi your right another cat for company doesn t always work out as it does all depend if he is used to other animals or not. If not then he might see them as a rival and trouble could ensue. If you did get another cat always make sure that they are of the opposite...
Cats: my cat, caterwauling, friendliness
caterwauling, friendliness, to extremes: Chris, The most obvious signs are any or all of the following: caterwauling ( calling ) at all times of day or night, extreme friendliness or aggression, rolling around on the floor and rubbing against things to extremes, posturing and paddling...
Cats: my cat, chanse, babys
chanse, babys, couple of days: Sabrina, Of course there s a chance that she could have more. I don t know. What symptoms does she have? I m sorry that the 3 babies died, but that s a part of life unfortunately. Wait a couple of days, and then you need to take her to the vet...
Cats: my cat, child proof locks, double sided sticky tape
child proof locks, double sided sticky tape, cupboard doors: Angela, Cats are difficult to keep off counters. Some people have tried using double sided sticky tape on the counters to keep the cats off. Loud noises, hissing, yelling bad cat will have no affect on the cat, at all. One of the best ways to keep...
Cats: my cat, cleaning the ear, ear drop
cleaning the ear, ear drop, ear cleaner: Hi Nicole, First you got to clean its ear by using a ear cleaner or baby oil. If you can t go to the vet, you can get the ear drop for fleas/mites off the shelf at any of the pet shops. After cleaning the ear with cotton wool, you can drop the ear...
Cats: my cat, cleaning the ear, ear drop
cleaning the ear, ear drop, ear cleaner: Hi Nicole, What sort of poisen he has in his cheeks? Is it bacteria? If yes, get a clinic scrub. Dilute 1 to 10 portion. Clean it with a gaze. Pat dry it. Then put neo derm on it. If it s fleas, you will have to de-flea it. If your cat is more than...