Advice For Cat That Doesn't Bathe Itself?I've recently adopted two cats from a local shelter. They're 11 months old.
Help Getting Cat With Urinary Infection To Eat?I have a cat that had a urinary infection, I took him to the vet they done the catheter on him,ran some tests and said his kidneys were damaged a little bit.
Taking Care of a Stray Kitten?I found a kitten outside last night. I felt really bad for it, it's been outside a long time and I fed it. I was going to give it to the animal shelter. They only keep it for a short time and if it gets sick, they put it down. I just got a dog and I don't want my dog getting fleas, etc.
When are Kittens Ready for Solid Food?I have 3 four-week old kittens. How do I know when they're ready for solid food?
Cat Froths at the Mouth When Given Medication?My cat froths at the mouth when I give her medication. I need advice!
Cat Hair Loss from Flea Allergy?Have a pet who lost all her coat because of a flea allergy. Most of her coat has been restored except for a spot on her neck. What can I do to restore that bald spot?
How Do I Introduce a Kitten to 10 Year Old Cat?I have just recently adopted a six month old kitten and introduced him to my cat of 10 years, Tucker. They began sniffing each other and then just walked away uninterested in the other. Well, now a week later my older cat is acting out and urinating on a bed, the carpet, laundry and several places other than his litter box.
Kitten is Constantly Meowing?I have a new 2 month old kitten, and he is constantly meowing for no reason. I was just wondering if there is anything I can do to make him stop it's driving my parents insane!
Fed Up with Cat Clawing Everything?My beloved cat is like part of the family, but I have just about had it with his clawing everything. My leather chair is wrecked, my cabinets in the kitchen are all clawed up from when he is reaching up to get something. He will not allow us to clip his nails, unless we want to wind up with very little skin. What can we do? Will a vet clip his nails on a bi-monthly basis for a fee.
Dry Skin Treatment for Cat?I am looking for a treatment for dry skin for my pet cat.
How Do I Get My Cat's Abscess to Drain?I just noticed my cat has an abscess on his shoulder. He is licking it, which is good, and his nose is cold so he doesn't have a fever.
Keeping Cats Off of Cars?I am in need of information on how to keep cats off of cars.
When Can I Bathe a Mommy Cat and New Kittens?My mommy cat is still having her baby kittens at 12:25am on Tuesday the 22nd of January, 2008. She started at 7pm Monday the 21st. I was curious how soon I could bathe momma and the babies for fleas. How long does it take for a mommy kitty to have all her babies?
Kitten Urinating on Everything?My kitten started urinating on my bed. She did this about 3 times so we close our door so she can't get in. She then urinated on our son's dirty laundry so we started closing all of the bedroom doors in our house.
Repellent to Keep a Cat Off a Sofa?I am looking for a cat repellent gel to keep cat off new sofa and plants.
Using Terramycin Powder Instead of Ointment For Cat?I have a cat with an eye problem, she has had for a long time. I have taken her to the Dr. several times for it and it always comes back. She was on terramycin ointment. I bought some terramycin powder when she ran out of it, I just am not sure of how to give it to her. Any suggestions?
Calming Spray For Cats?Can anyone recommend a calming spray for cats that works? Or even a recipe so that I can make my own. This would be for spraying rooms, carpeting, etc. - NOT the cats! We adopted a male cat (approx. 6 yrs. old) a little over a month ago. Our two females (11 and 6) are still not totally accepting of him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Can Male Cats Eat Liver?Has anyone ever heard that liver, cooked or raw, in cat food is bad for adult male cats? If so, why?
What Causes Ear Mites?I have found several 'cures' for ear mites - but what causes them in the first place? Contagion, air borne, outside like ticks, etc.?
Are Cats Supposed To Pant?Are cats supposed to pant?
Widening Windowsills For Cat?My cat just loves to look out the window (especially at night). I have screens in the windows for safety. My problem is that my window sill is narrow and he barely fits his fat butt on it. I would like to extend my window sill by maybe a few inches. Any ideas how this can be done? Thanks.
Help With 4 Year Old Male Cat That is "Leaking" Often?I have a 4 y.o. male cat (neutered) who seems to be "leaking" all the time. I've felt along his belly and can't tell if his bladder is "over full" or anything like that. I lost my job a couple of weeks ago, and don't start training until the 14th on the new job (so can't afford a vet). When I pick him up, he doesn't meow like he's in pain or anything.
Mark In Iris Of Cat's Eye?My cat has recently developed a mark on the central bottom area of her iris, and it is steadily spreading. Does anyone know what this could be in iridology?
Cat Swallowing Food Kibbles Whole?My 2 year old cat (with good teeth) used to chew his tiny pieces of dried food (kibble) normally, (we'd hear "crunch-crunch" when he ate). But these days he just swallows the kibble whole. Do your cats also swallow their dried food whole or is something wrong?
Cat Is Dragging Laundry Around House?One of my cats started doing something strange this past year. Jesse is a 4yr old neutered male. He brings dirty laundry downstairs. I know he's trying to tell me something, but I can't figure out what it is. He'll grab a sock usually, but sometimes he'll bring underwear, t-shirts, pajama pants, and once he brought a blanket!
Making An Outside Cat "Run"?I have two indoor cats that like to go outside in nice weather. When we let them out to roam in the fenced backyard, my husband and I supervise them. We have some large gaps in places and last time we were out, one cat jumped the fence. They haven't been out since.
Kittens Eye Only Half Open?We have five 3 week old kittens. All have opened their eyes, except one eye on one kitten is only half open. It appears healthy and is clear and clean. Should we worry?
Litter Box Training a Kitten?How do you litter box train a kitten whose Momma wouldn't use one? Please help. The kitten used a box with reluctance a couple of times and the next time proceeded to use the floor. I put her in the box, she jumps out. I will not keep her if she doesn't get trained and I am already attached.
Getting A Cat To Stop Scratching Without Declawing?I have a cat that is 3 years old who I love dearly. The cat is at the point of scratching furniture. How do I stop it from happening without declawing her?
Stopping My Cat from Getting on My Car at Night?I have a cat that lives in our barn. The cat gets on my car at night, now can I stop this?
Adult Cat Nursing on a Male Cat?I have two cats inside. One is a neutered male a few years old and I have a female who is about a year old. When we first got her she was a kitten and my male cat would clean her and stuff.
Cat Doesn't Use Cat Condo?My son has a cat that is only interested in the bottom floor of the cat condo (he climbs, but not the condo). No other pets in the apt. Suggestions to help the cat make full use of the condo, please. Thanks.
Spraying Problems from Two Male Cats?I recently had to move in with my ill Dad. I brought my male cat with me, he has a male cat also. They stay their distances. I have caught my cat spraying (he is neutered), is there any thing that can be done? We can't be having that in the house.
Older Cat Acting Like a Tyrant?My cat is spraying and beating everyone up, how can I stop it? He's about 13 and always been a gentle man, now he's a tyrant. He bit my partner and drew blood, he even beat up the other kitties. I've taken him to the vet, sprayed everything with natures miracle.
Cat Poops On Floor When With Other Cats?We adopted an adult male cat (already neutered) about three 3 ago named Henry. We already had two adult males who we raised from kittens. All three are indoor only. At first, there was some hissing and growling but they soon learned to live in peace. However, about 1 year ago, Henry started to occasionally poop beside a litter box. I never found urine outside the box, only poo.
Cat Pees on Rugs?I just got a cat a week ago. She uses the litterbox but also started peeing on my bathroom rugs. I pulled them up and she peed on my kitchen rug, I pulled that one. After she pees on them she will poo too, but usually uses the litter box for that. I woke up and she peed on my bed while I was sleeping.
Cat With Excessive Shedding?I help out at my local humane society, especially with the cats. Because the cats are often from abusive homes, or are very scared to be in the shelter, they shed non stop! Brushing does no good, since cat hair is so fine that most brushes don't pick it up. Right now there is one white cat that sheds so much, after I'm done petting her I am literally covered head to toe with hair!
Cat Keeps Bringing Me Her Kittens?My 9 month old cat recently had a litter of 9 kittens. One was stillborn, one she fell asleep on, and one died this morning so I'm down to 6. They are two weeks old. I'm unsure the cause of death of the one this morning but she had brought it to me first thing this morning and I could tell it was weak but it was dead by the time I got home from church.
Rabies Innoculation for Cats?Does anyone know of an alternative cheaper protection against rabies for my cats than the usual innoculation by a vet?
Poop On Cat's Bottom?Why does my cat have poop around her butt?
Getting Husband and Cat To Get Along?How do you get your new husband to get along with your 10-year old male cat? My cat is peeing around his things and hides from him and my husband teases him. :(
Cat Seems To Be Sick?My indoor cat is about 8 years old. She is fed dry food, but also a bit of wet food everyday as well. She doesn't seem to be quite herself lately, and today while cleaning her litter box, I noticed that she has had some loose stools recently. She is eating the same, but drinking slightly more water than usual. Do cats get under the weather like people and recover on their own?
Keeping Your Cat From Scratching Furniture?What is the best way to keep a cat from clawing upholstered furniture?
Cat Has Lost It's Appetite?My indoor-outdoor 3 year old cat is usually always hungry, but yesterday he lost his usual huge appetite. He has still been pretty much his normal, spunky, kitten-like self and still loves to run and play, but is a tiny bit sluggish. Yesterday he wouldn't eat his morning meal, but by evening we fed him his favorite of canned salmon cat food and he did eat it. But it's strange that he doesn't even want his treats which isn't like him. Could loosing his appetite be caused by worms? I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow.
Switching to a New Pet Food?When changing my cat from Hill's Prescription ID (dry diet) to Van Patten's Natural Balance, should it be gradual, or can I just take the old food away completely? I wondered if there could be a stomach problem?
Cat Rolls in Litter Box?Have any of you seen a cat who rolls in his litter box? When I caught him doing this the cat box was fairly clean with almost new litter except in the bottom corner where he wasn't rolling. He had used this box to go in 2 times so it wasn't brand new litter. He's a strange cat that hardly ever cleans himself. In fact we call him Pig Pen because he loves to lay and roll in the soft dirt outside to "powder" himself in the summer time.
Treatment Options for Cat with Luxating Patella?My 2 year old female cat has been diagnosed with luxating patella. The cost of an operation is about $800 Au. There is also medication which is like Nurofen for cats. I can't get this unless I go to the vet. This will cost me $82, the medication is only $25 but the cost of the visit takes up the rest. Is there any other way of managing this problem besides the two I have mentioned. There are two vets in this town, one is very expensive but nice and clean and professional. The other is very smelly and cheap. I can't bring myself to take my babies to the cheap one for fear of cross infection.
Maine Coon Kittens Have the Runs?My Maine Coon kittens always have the runs, any advice?
Tying Ribbon to Cat Toys?I want to put ribbons or some long fibers on the balls that my cat likes. Hopefully it will make her run around and get exercise, she's a lay-about kitty. I don't want her to chew them up and get them stuck in her system (previous experience with Mylar). What is your experience? I was thinking grosgrain ribbon, but I'd like something not quite as heavy, but the kitty's health overrides everything else. Thanks for your thoughts.
Blind Kitten Has Stopped Using the Litter Box?I saved a kitten that had eye goop and a runny nose. He is now blind and I can't not get him to use the litter box anymore. He did at first but in the past month he has been using the floor, usually right in front of the litter box. I put him in the box when I see him starting to go but sometimes he freaks out when I stick him in there. Why? I need to save my floors, please help!
Kittens Scratching Wallpaper?How do you stop kittens from scratching wallpaper?
Does Fixing a Cat Help With Behavior?Our 7 month old unfixed male cat is constantly wandering around the house looking for trouble. He is also very talkative! Is this just a normal phase? He has not started to spray, yet. Will having him neutered solve the bulk of this problem. He's driving us crazy!
Cat with Itchy Ears?I have a six year old "tuxedo" cat named Albert, who has an itchy ear problem. I tried the parasite meds and I don't see anything in there. Does the vinegar work for cats too? He weighs about 10 pounds.
New Kitten Likes to Scratch?I was wondering if there were any ideas out there as to what to use to cover or protect sofas, doorways, etc from a new kitten who enjoys scratching things. She hasn't learned to use her scratching post yet.
Crystallized Cat Urine?I have two adult cats, one about 13 and the other about six or seven. I have read lots about cats having difficulty urinating, urinating in odd places, etc. and crystals in their urine. During the past few months I have found small yellowish deposits which strike me as being what a mixture of water and brown sugar would look like after the water has evaporated.
Male Cat Nurses Itself to Sleep?I know this is very odd but I'm at my wits end. My 9 month old male cat who is been neutered "nurses" himself at night. He seems to do this every night in my bed and he has to be touching me. To me it seems to be a form of self pleasure for him. I know this is a bad topic but if anyone can help me I would be grateful. I love my cat very much and want him to be healthy. I also have his sister but have not noticed any odd behaviors from her. Why does he do this? And should I be worried?
Helping My Cat Lose Weight?I have a very overweight cat, we're talking 20 lbs. I don't want to buy expensive weight loss food and she can't go outside (she has been de clawed). Help please!
Kittens With Diarrhea?I am looking for a remedy for 2 week old kittens with diarrhea.
Cat Got Into the Garbage?Help, Goblin did it again! She is rotten to the core, the runt of the litter, jet black and even has a wart on her ear! We got her on Halloween. She is a true Trash Cat, and is very hard to keep out of the kitchen trash. I have yet to get the bleach spray bottle thing going, to keep her out of it.
Cats Attitudes Have Changed?I have two female cats, Polly and Ally. I got Polly when she was a kitten at a animal shelter knowing that she was a wild cat, and I got Ally about 3 months after I got Polly. I got Ally from a friend who couldn't have pets in his home. Polly is now 2 yrs old and Ally is about 5 yrs old.
Feeding Cat People Foods?We adopted a kitten from the shelter. She is now 6 mos old. She loves apples, pears, oranges, carrots and especially yogurt. We do not feed her from the table but if we have any of the above items she goes crazy and we let her have just a little. Could any of the items be harmful?
Cat is Peeing on the Bed?My cat pees on the sofa or the bed when he gets cross with my husband. How can I get him to stop?
Cat Puts Things in Water Dish?My cat always puts things in his water dish. Not just anything, he puts only things that soak up water. I change his water every other day if not every every day and its filtered. He has done this ever since he was really young. Any suggestions?
Cat Scratching Woodwork?My cat likes to scratch on the wood work. How can I stop that? I have heard that jalapeno peppers will do the trick or citrus. Does that work? Does that work? Please help!
Cat Meows Every Morning?I have a six year old female cat named Rosie. She is wonderful. My only issue is about an hour prior to my getting up each morning, she start meowing and won't stop. I will call her, and she will come to my bed for a few minutes, leave and start meowing all over again.
Cat is Throwing Up Food?No matter what kind of cat food we have tried, Bailey seems to keep throwing up. What kind of food can we give him? He doesn't throw up everyday all day but almost every other day it seems like and it might not even be that frequent but it's enough to notice.
Kitten Bothering Adult Cat?About 3 months ago we lost one of our two cats to a run in with a vehicle. We replaced him with a female tortoiseshell kitten. We also have a 5 year old male cat that grew up with our lost cat. The kitten will not leave the cat alone.
Keeping Cats Off Window Screens?My grown cat keeps climbing on my window screens, wanting to come in the house. Any suggestions of how to keep the cat from climbing and tearing my screens with her claws?
Cats Have Become Picky Eaters?My 4 indoor cats have become extremely fussy and are turning up their noses at every brand of food lately (can or pouch). I end up giving it to the outdoor cats, who gobble it all up. My indoor cats still eat the same brands of dry food but look for other food and then won't eat what they're given.
Low Cost Insulin for Cats?I just found out that my cat who is so much one of the family has feline diabetes. I will now have to give him insulin injections twice a day. Are there any places to get the insulin for less or free. My income is beyond low. Joe is the cat on the right and is now half that size. Thank you.
Kitten Isn't Meowing?I have a 2-3 week old orphan kitten that does not meow. He makes a little squeaking sound that you can hardly hear. Is that normal?
Leaving Cat Alone While on Vacation?What are the dangers of leaving an indoor cat in the home for 30 days if they are checked only twice per week. They are accustomed to being alone for 8 hours per day.
Cat is Urinating in the Bathtub?How do I stop my male cat from urinating in the bathtub?
Kitten is Nursing on Me?The orphaned kitty I got about 3 weeks ago loves to suck on me. It doesn't matter if it is my elbow or knee. I am hoping to take care of this matter now so that he doesn't continue it into adulthood.
Black Build Up in a Kitten's Ear?What can I use for black ear wax in cats?
Cat Won't Stop Meowing in Car?My older cat usually starts loudly meowing every time he has to go anywhere in the car. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about how to settle him.
Is My Kitten a Tonkinese?Does anyone know anything about Tonkinese kittens? If so, can you tell me if my kitten is one? Also, he still doesn't meow. Thank you.
Kitten Shakes While Sleeping?My male kitty tenses his muscles when he sleeps and shakes slightly. Could this be a problem or is this normal? I have had cats my whole life and have never had a cat do this.
Transitioning a Cat Back to Solid Foods?I have a 5 year old cat, Savannah, who was hit by a car and has a broken pelvis and bruised bladder. She is doing well and on the mend. I have had to feed her through syringes since this happened last week.
Tiny White Bumps on a Cat's Head?My cat has had ear mites recently and had to have surgery to remedy the problem from these mites. It created a huge hematoma that draining fix. He has been treated for these mites by a vet. He gets very tiny bumps up around his head and shoulder area.
Kitten With Discharge from One Eye?I have recently came across 2 male kittens approximately 8 weeks old. One has a little discharge and closure to the eye. He has no foul smell, nor does he seem to be sneezing or coughing. What can I do to help the kitten?
Which sex of cat should I get?I have a male dog. What sex cat should I get?
Making a Cat Tree?I would like instructions for how to make a cat tree?
When Are Kittens Old Enough to Give Away?How long do you keep four kittens after they were born?
Does My Kitten Have Worms?I would like to know how to find out if my kitten has worms?
Cat Safe Pain Medication?Does anyone know of a "safe" pain medication that can be given to cats? Thank you and God bless.
Cleaning Cat's Ears?Can I use tee tree oil to clean my cats ears? He has this black stuff inside it, but I'm not sure what to do about it. All I have is Tea Tree oil.
Cat Rolls in Dust?Is it normal for a healthy cat to constantly roll in soft powdery dirt? I can't help but laugh, he looks like he loves it and is having the time of his life as he lays on his back and rubs back and forth in the dirt (like a dog).
Removing Tar from Cat's Fur?My cat is very old and she somehow managed to get tar on her back legs, I think she has it on her mouth. She's very hard to get a hold of for very long, so I need to know the best way to get the tar out without making her sick.
Cat With Laryngitis?All of a sudden my cat squeaks when he's trying to meow. He's otherwise very healthy with no sneezing, swollen glands, or runny nose. Has this ever happened to anyone else's cat? If he's not better in a day or two I'll take him to the vet.
Cat Aggressive to Owner and Other Cat?Why is my cat starting to bite me? We've always got along marvelously once I tamed him. He came pretty much feral out of the fields, but with lots of attention and plenty of food he became mostly tame.
Getting an Injured Cat to Eat?Yesterday my son's friends found 2 stray cat. One of the cats had severe injuries. None of our shelters would take the cats. The cat is so scared it won't come out of hiding and it won't eat or drink. Do you think that this cat will be scared for life?
Caring for a Sick Kitten?I adopted a kitten on Aug. 29th and the following Monday had to take him back because he was very sick. They came and told me he has Panleukopenia. They are treating him now and I my other 2 inside cats got shots for this.
Discouraging Cats from Using Neighbor's Yards for Cat Box?I recently found out that my indoor/outdoor cats are using several flower beds, gardens, and bushes in our neighborhood for their litter box.
Homemade Cat Treats?Does anyone have a recipe for cat treats? I have to give one of my cats a pill every day and the purchased treats for this purpose are expensive.
Cat is Peeing in the Sink?Why is my female cat peeing on the drains, the kitchen sinks, and on rugs?
Cat is Aggressive Towards Kittens?Yesterday my cat had 6 kittens. In June she had a litter of 5 kittens and only one survived. Now that kitten is sniffing the newborns but then hisses. Will he every warm up to the newborn kittens or will he stay aggressive?
Getting a Kitten to Sleep at Night?How do I make a kitten sleep at night?
Can Spayed Cats Still Have Cycles?My 5 year-old Bengal female that was spayed at 6 months, has started having documented heat cycles. After two episodes of these cycles two different physicians have done exploratory surgery on her, without any success in finding the ovarian remnant.
Tips on Introducing Two Cats?I have a very dominant 6 year old female cat. She has an aggressive nature, but not to us, her owners, just other people. My daughter just moved in with her 3 year old female cat. Both are fixed.
Kitten Trying to Nurse on Older Cat?My kitten trying to nurse on my older cat, is that okay? How do I get her to stop?
Kitten Only Uses Litter Box to Pee?We adopted a kitten from the Humane Society and she is 4 1/2 months old. She easily trained to the litter box and used it fine for 2 months. Then 2 weeks ago she started defecating outside of the box (usually right next to or near it), but not in the box.
Cat Peeing on Floor?Finn, one of my cats, recently started peeing on the floor. However, sometimes he will go in the litter box. No poop, just pee. Before, he was using the litter box fine. We haven't moved it or anything. Please help. How do we stop this?
Cat Won't Use Litter Box?My cat won't use litter box.
Adopted Cat Won't Use Litterbox?I adopted a 7 year old male cat (neutered) about 2 weeks ago. He has adjusted beautifully to me and my dogs. He's a wonderful cat. Impossible not to fall in love with him. Except for one major problem.He refuses to use the cat box.
Treating Cat With Kennel Cough?Does anyone know of homemade remedies for cats with kennel cough?
Female Cat Marking on Walls?They younger of my 2 female cats has started spraying on the wall and vents to "mark" her territory. Any suggestions on how I can make her stop?
Building Trust in Abused Cat?My recovered abused cat has an extremely high sensitivity. He easily gets his feelings hurt and sometimes misreads my intentions. He either flees or hides when my intention has been to spoil him with a treat or if I wasn't attentive at the very moment he wanted me to be.
