Removing Grease from Cat's Fur?I need to know if Dawn dish liquid is safe to use on my cat. He fell into some cooking grease. I used some flea and tick shampoo to get some of it off. Please respond as soon as possible.
Kitten Sucking on Everything?Does anyone know how I can stop my 11 week old kitten from sucking on everything she can get in her mouth? I realize she may have been taken from her mother too soon, but it is a very annoying habit.
Safe Flea Bath for Cats?I'm looking for advice regarding my cat. It's allergic to flea collars, spot-on treatments are too expensive, but he doesn't mind getting bathed and rinsed with Cat Flea shampoo.
Caring for Newborn Kittens?My beautiful, but young, cat named Dinah just gave birth to 5 equally beautiful kittens this morning. Dinah was a stray that my boyfriend and I accepted in our home in October, and weren't very surprised to learn of her pregnancy.
Easy Thrifty Cat Box Cleaning?Does anyone have tips on how to clean cat litter boxes easily and thriftily?
Introducing a New Kitten to Your Older Cat?I have a cat that is about 2 years old. He has lost his two little mates in a matter of two months. We have a new baby kitten in the household. I think the older cat is grieving. How long will it take for the older cat to get used to the little kitten?
Are Calamine and Scalpicin Safe to Use on Cats?Our cat has dermatitis. The vet prescribed Prednisone, and we're not sure if it helped. I would like to try Calamine or Scalpicin for his itching. It may be that he now is in the habit of scratching when perhaps he doesn't actually have an itch.
Litterbox Problems With an Older Cat?I have a 17 year old Persian cat and about a month ago she has decided to pee next to the cat box. She will go poop inside her box. I have tried sprays, moving the box, putting up obstacles, but with no luck.
Remedies for a Cat With Dry Skin?I have a 9 yr. old long haired cat who is a very picky eater. She has such bad dry skin and is licking herself to where she is starting to have little open sores.
Spraying Cat?My boyfriend's male cat sprays in our house, mostly on my boyfriend's clothes and shoes or anything that was outside with another scent. My boyfriend does not want to pay to get him fixed, so what else can I do? I am so frustrated with the odor. Can someone please help.
Cat Smells Like Poop?I've been noticing that my 12 wk old kitten smells like poop a lot. She always uses her cat box, without fail. And is fastidious about cleaning herself. Her cat box doesn't smell at all.
Cat with Urinary Tract Infection?My 18 year old cat has started having frequent urinary tract infections over the past three months. The only other health problem he has is hyperthyroidism, which he takes medication for. The Vet has not offered any explanation for the UTI frequency.
Litter Box Training a Cat?I'm trying to get my new kitten to use the litter box, but she keeps eating the litter. What should I do?
What Breed is My Cat?I have a female cat that I named Nala. I want to know what breed my cat is. Do you think you can help me?
Cat Scratching, Licking, and Pulling Out Fur?Why is my 14 yr old black Manx cat constantly scratching, pulling at his fur, and licking his fur? He does not have fleas, as I keep Revolution on him every month. He goes outside or can stay inside as he wants. He rarely eats table scraps and is on primarily "urinary health" formula (per vet suggestion due to earlier UTI)...
Male Cat Urine Seems to Smell Stronger?Our 8 month old male kitten has been fixed (as soon as he was 5 months), but he still backs up to stuff and it looks like he's trying to spray. His litter box absolutely reeks after one pee. Is he is still thinking he can spray? Will the odor go away as he gets a bit older?
Older Cat is Hungry All the Time?My 25 year old cat who is now deaf, but otherwise very fit has started to constantly ask for food. She has now reached the stage where she tries to steal ours. She was always a lady, but now is a little minx. Cloe is very well fed, but has become crazy for food.
Cat Won't Pee in Litter Box?My cat will poop in the litter box, but won't pee in it. What could be the matter?
Disposing of Used Cat Litter?How do I dispose of used cat litter?
Cat Peeing on Countertops?I went away and my cat got mad. He peed in the dish drainer. The cat sitter cleaned it out with Clorox, but the day I came back he did it again. I threw it away.
Cat Won't Drink Water?I have a 6 month old kitten and she will not drink any water. She will drink milk and the gravy in cat food, but she refuses to drink water. We live in the city, could it be city water? Please help.
Kitten is Leaking Urine?I have a 4 month old cat that is constantly leaking urine. We rescued him about 2 months ago and he was perfectly fine. We had him fixed about a month ago and 3 days after that he started leaking urine.
Cat is Moping?A friend brought his young tom cat over for me to clip his nails. Not a problem. He spend the rest of the day, tearing around the house with my 3 adult (altered) cats. Now, back at home, he's moping, cries alot, won't eat as much as he used to.
Cat Ruining Vertical Blinds?How do I keep my cat from sitting on the windowsill and ruining my vertical blinds?
Cat Has Stopped Eating?I have a "very" thin cat. She is approximately 13 years old. She won't eat anything, but pate cat food. The vet says he can't find anything wrong with her.
Grooming a Long Haired Cat?I have recently rescued my first long-haired cat. She is sprouting big mats that are clearly painful to her. However, she gets so excited when I groom her that I get scratched and I'm afraid I will hurt her.
Finding a Lost Cat?My cat got out before the big snowstorm. I have been told to put out strong smelling cat food and a clothing item of mine. This will hopefully give him a direction of where he lives. Does anyone have additional ideas?
Cat Peeing Inside After Moving to a New House?My daughter has just shifted into another home and her old cat keeps using her laundry floor as her indoor toilet. How can she get rid of the odour and encourage the cat to go outside?
Suggestions for Feeding a Picky Cat?We have two cats, Maxx and Charlie. Maxx is very Siamese like and doesn't eat much. I worry because of this. Charlie on the other hand eats most of the food I put down.
I put both dry and wet food. I have tried fish flavored food for Maxx, but he only eats that rarely.
Reviews of Emery Cat Boards?Has anyone used the "Emery Cat" scratching pad that files a cat's nails when they use it? Does it work? I've seen it advertised on TV. Here's their web site.
Make Your Own Cat Litter?Can someone advise me on how to make homemade cat litter?
Cat is Biting and Scratching?I have a 2 year old cat name Maddie, that I rescued when she was only 4 weeks old. She had no siblings or mother cat. I nursed her and she has grown to be quite a big cat.
Getting Rid of Cat Urine Odor Under House Without Harming Cats?I live in a trailer, I have cats outside that live under the trailer. They just moved in within the last few months. I have noticed an ammonia smell coming through my vents.
New Cat Aggressive Towards Resident Cat?We just got a second cat. She is a nice kitty except that she attacks our resident cat, not playfully, she is serious. We introduced them carefully and try not to foster jealousy. The resident cat is a male and the new cat is a female. We are worried we may have to return her to the shelter.
Sneezing Cat?I have a cat who sneezes and when he does he has boogers that come out. What can I do for him?
Helping Stray Cat and Kittens?The stray cat that I have been feeding gave birth to a liter of five kittens two weeks ago. The box that they were living in was too small and smelled awful so my neighbor and I decided to transfer the kittens into a bigger box.
Homemade Remedy for Worms in Cats?Are there any home remedies for the worms that look like "rice"? My cat had babies and now she has these thingies.
Leaving New Kitten Alone With Older Cat?Will my older female cat be OK to be left around my 8 week old kitten?
Discouraging Cats from Catching Mice?My cat brought a live mouse in the house in the middle of the night. How can I discourage this activity, aside from screeching?
Tigger's Tomato and Turkey Jerky?How do I make Tigger's tomato turkey jerky in a dehydrator? How long do I dry?
Younger Cat Aggressive to Older Cat and Urinating Everywhere?I have 3 fixed cats, 1 older male, an older female, and a 4 year old problem. Runt Head has pushed around and picked on my older female cat to the point where she won't go past the kitchen. She can no longer visit me in the family room or my bedroom.
Cat Losing Hair on Legs?My cat, who is about 8 years old, has hair loss on the inner thighs, and going all the way up. I've noticed on my bathroom sink there are spots of blood from her. Sometimes it looks like scab with hair in them. She's never had allergies before.
Could Blue Jay Have Attacked Cat?My cat has a puncture wound just above her tail on her back. The Vet thinks it may be some parasite infestation, however we do have a lot of blue jays in the backyard looking for the peanuts I put out for the squirrels.
Resident Kitten Growling at New Kitten
?Well 3 weeks ago I got my first kitten; she is almost 4 months old. She adjusted quickly here. Today I got a 4 week old kitten who I am still nursing. My 4 month old kitten isn't liking it too much. She is being stand-offish and growling at the kitten.
Indoor Cat Got Out for the Night?My cat got out last night, we got her back tonight. Is there anything that we should worry about with her being gone for the night?
My Cat Is Always Hungry?I have a male cat that is only 2 years. He is always hungry for food. He gets fed well, but when no one is looking, he steals food. He jumps all over the kitchen looking for food, breaks whatever is in the kitchen and knocks everything on the floor.
Why Has My Spayed Cat Begun to Spray Inside?I have a 4 year old spayed female cat that for the past month has just started spraying. I have only found her to be spraying the kid's room. I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old who each have a separate room. She sprays right next to their beds.
Can Eating a Peace Lily Cause Anemia in Cats?My cat is severely anemic, but doesn't have feline leukemia or parasites. In the past she has gnawed on my peace lily plant. I know they're poisonous and have removed the plant. I know they can cause kidney problems. Could eating peace lilies cause anemia?
Who Can I Call Regarding Stray Cat and Kittens in Philadelphia?A stray kitty has delivered babies on my back porch. Do you know who I can contact in Philly to help them?
Cat Scratching Everything But Scratching Post?Does any one have a way to stop a cat from scratching furniture? We just got a new living room set and he has already started to scratch it. We do have a large scratch post for the 2 cats. Please help before he ruins the new set.
Cat With Eye Discharge?I have found 4 very young kittens that have crusty eyes (nearly closed from the gunk). I think the irritation is from gnats, as there are a lot swarming. Can someone help me to treat their eyes?
Preventing Inappropriate Cat Scratching?How do you make a cat repellent, so they stop scratching furniture?
Why is My Cat Itching?My cat had ear mites which cleared up with ear drops from the vet. Then he started itching on other parts of his body, the vet gave him an anti- inflammatory injection. But after a few days the itching started again and then dry lumps appeared around his neck and sores around his face and above eyes.
Homemade Cat Treat Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe to make cat treats? I have 4 cats and would love to make them some homemade treats. Thank you.
Keeping Cats from Getting Under the House?My cats keep getting under our house. They are getting in through the vents in the foundation. How can we stop them from getting in through the vents, since we can't completely stop the vents up?
Resident Cat Peeing in House After Arrival of New Kitten?My male cat is 3 years old. I just got a female kitten who is 3 months old. My male is fixed, but since I got the kitten he has been peeing all over. Why? What should I do?
Why is My Cat Stealing My Socks?We have a cat who is constantly finding our socks and putting them around the house in the hallways. What does this mean?
Garlic is Poisonous to Cats?I thought cats were highly allergic to garlic, yet a lot of people on this site seem to include garlic in their homemade cat food recipes and to avoid fleas on their cats. Is garlic toxic to cats?
Cat Tearing Up House Plants?How can I keep my cat from tearing up my house plants?
Treating a Mother Cat with Tapeworms?I have a female feral cat that has tapeworms. I was told that I can't give anything since she is feeding 6 kitties, 4 weeks old. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the worms? Can the cat transmit the worms to the kitties?
Cat Pulling Hair Out?I have a one year old cat that bites herself and pulls out her hair so much that she is almost bald and has sores all over. I use Advanage on her once a month and spray her with Veterinarian's Best Natural care Hot Spot Itch Relief spray with tea tree oil and soothing aloe.
Keeping Kittens from Climbing on Sofa?What is a good home remedy to keep two kittens from climbing on my sofas? Their little claws are making holes in the material and the store bought spray isn't working. Any suggestions?
Keeping Cats from Jumping Fence?How do you keep cats from jumping a fence into neighbor's yard? Besides keeping them inside 24/7.
Is it Normal for a Cat to Have Black Ear Wax?My male cat has had black slimy secretions from the right ear, as of the last few weeks. Since both my cats are on the once monthly, behind the back of the neck medicine, I took him to the Vet.
Male Cat Drips a Bit of Urine?My cat just stands still and a drop comes out. It doesn't appear to smell. I took him to the vet and nothing is wrong with him. Can you help?
How Can I Keep My Cat in My Yard?I have outdoor cats, and a renter who is making threats because one of them allegedly goes over there. Can anyone suggest anything that I can spray that will keep them in my yard?
Cat Poops in Bathtub?My 2 year old cat has been pooping in the bathtub for a year. I have used ammonia, vinegar, and orange scent to clean in the bathtub.
Preventing a Cat from Spraying?My male cat is fixed and spraying all over his litter box. What can I do?
Using Frontline for Dogs on a Cat?My son has an 18 year old cat (that he loves dearly!) and although she stays indoors she has acquired fleas. A friend is trying to get him to use Frontline Plus (for dogs) to kill the fleas and I am concerned about this.
Is Ferret Food Safe for Cats?My cats are crazy about my ferret's food. When I am not watching they eat in their bowls. Is ferret food dangerous for them?
Treating Cat with Ear Mites?My cat has mites in its ears. What can I do?
Cat Taking Medication for Kidney Failure Always Hungry?My cat has been on Fortekor 2.5 mg tabs and renal prescription food for the last month for slight kidney failure. Since he has been on this medication he is always hungry and has put on weight, although this can happen on this medication.
Looking for Recipes for Cat Food and Treats?I am looking for simple recipes for cat food and cat treats. Kitty is a new mummy at 8 months old with 4 kittens still nursing.
Additional Home Treatment for an Anemic Cat?My cat is extremely anemic. Tests have shown no parasites, no infection, and no feline leukemia. I don't have much money. A blood transfusion has been suggested at $500 and a bone marrow test for $1000. These are out of my reach.
Why Does My Kitten Nibble on My Face?Why does my kitten nibble at my face? It is not like she is trying to hurt me. She just puts her nose to my face and then gently bites my skin and holds on.
Low Cost Pet Clinic in Stockton California?I have 2 twelve week old kittens and they haven't had any of their shots yet. We are a low income family. My husband is the only one that works. So is there a vet that is free or that will except cash payments in Stockton California?
Diabetic Cat Food Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for cat food for a diabetic cat?
Female Cat Peeing Everywhere?I have two cats, 16 and 19 years old, both spayed. They both eat a low protein vet cat food to help with an early stage kidney problem the oldest has. They have two oversize litter boxes that are kept clean, no change in the litter brand.
Finding a Cat Groomer in Northern New Jersey?My cat is half Maine Coon. This being said he gets random matted fur on his back and belly and refuses to let me brush him. I was just wondering if anyone knew of a good groomer within northern New Jersey to get him a trim and if this is harmful to him?
Flea Treatments for a Nursing Cat?I have 3 cats and 2 of them go outside, so they have fleas now. Not only do I have 2 cats with fleas but my other cat just had 5 kittens and they are only 5 days old. Since the mom is nursing them I don't want any poison or harsh chemicals around them.
Cat Peeing In Same Spot?Are there any products or a spray that will keep cats from peeing in the same spot?
My Cat Has Dandruff?I just got back my black cat from a friend who could no longer keep her. She is full of dander/dandruff. I brush and brush, but can't get rid of it. Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated. She was eating only dry food, but now I have her on both dry and canned food.
How Often to Trim a Cat's Claws?We just took our cat to the vet's a couple weeks ago and had her claws trimmed. How long does it take for them to grow long again and need to be trimmed?
Number of Litter Boxes for Multiple Cats?We adopted two kittens (litter mates) three weeks ago. They are both using the little box great with no problems. My husband thinks we should have two litter boxes, but my sister-in-law that has 4 cats of her own says one is fine. What is your opinion on this?
Kitten Peeing on Clothing?Why does my young kitten pee on my clothes instead of her litterbox? Also, how can I stop it?
Treating Cats With Dry Flaky Skin?My (2) 13 and 9 year old cats fur are have started getting mats and when I comb them out, it looks like they have dandruff too. What could be causing this? I only feed them a very good brand of dry cat food. Could something be lacking in their diet?
Treating Cats With Matted Hair and Dry Flaky Skin?My (2) 13 and 9 year old cats fur are have started getting mats and when I comb them out, it looks like they have dandruff too. What could be causing this? I only feed them a very good brand of dry cat food. Could something be lacking in their diet?
Caring For and Training a Blind Cat?I have a 11 year old Maine Coon who is like my child. Last Monday I came home from work and realized his pupils were dilated and he was not responding to movement or light. We quickly took him to the vet hospital where they kept him overnight and ran tests on him.
Feeding Multiple Cats Different Food?I have two cats, an 11 year old and a 4 month old. The 11 year old eats special food, with no protein, because he has bladder and kidney problems. The kitten eats her own high-protein cat food. The older can't eat the kitten's food and the kitten shouldn't eat the low protein food.
Keeping a Kitten Safe in Home with High Loft?I have a high loft in my home and I am afraid the my new kitten might get bad ideas.
Cats Using Garden Beds As A Litter Box?How can I safely repel cats from using my garden as a litter box?
Cat Digging in House Plants?How do you keep cats from digging house plants?
Kittens With Fleas?My kittens are 2 days old and are infested with fleas. What can I do to get rid of the fleas?
Taming and Finding Homes for Feral Kittens?I have two feral cats that live near our house. They have 11 kittens between them. I would like to trap the older two and get them neutered and release them. I don't know what to do about the kittens. How do you tame a feral kitten?
Alternative Containers to Use as a Litterbox?Is anyone else having problems with the covered cat pans from a company called Van Ess? (they latch on the front and back)
Teaching a Cat to Use the Toilet?Is it possible to teach or train a cat to use the toilet and flush it? She likes to go in the bathroom and stick her paw in the toilet. If so, how do you do it? It would save tons of $ on litter and cat pans.
Cat Has Small Scabby Spots on Neck, Shoulders and Near Tail?My daughter's cat has a lot of small, scabby areas on top of her head, around her neck, between her shoulders, and by her tail. When you examine them, they are kind of sticky and a bit raw. Does anyone know what they are, and what can be done for them?
Kitten Has Stopped Using Litter Box?My kitten skips using the litter box at night. She poos behind the sofa, not on furniture. What do I do?
Homemade Cat Food for Cat with Food Allergies?I have a cat with food allergies, which is hard to fight with processed cat food. Does anyone have a healthy homemade cat food recipe they can share without any added chemicals?
Training Kittens to Stay Off Kitchen Counters and Table?I have two kittens. Can anyone tell me how I can train them to keep them from climbing on the kitchen table, counters, and stove? I really need help as there are two of them and I have never had two cats at one time. I think they are "partners in crime" together.
Can Fortekor Be Prescribed for Heart Aliments in Cats?Does anybody know of a reason why my cat, Mulder, has been prescribed Fortekor (benezepril hydrochloride), supposedly for his heart? All the information that I can find says that it is prescribed for chronic renal failure in cats.
Why Would My Cat Urinate on My Clothes?Why did my cat urinate on my clothes?
Caring for a Three Week Old Orphan Kitten?I have an orphaned kitten who is 3 weeks old. Our veterinarian has just administered a deworming agent. Will she be able to drink her formula milk immediately after being dewormed?
How Do I Bathe a Cat?What is the easiest way to bathe a mother cat that will not stay in the water unless you hold her down? She has 3 four day old kittens and they are all infested with fleas, and must be treated safely, without chemicals.
Treating a Kitten for Dehydration?My 3 week old kitten had just experienced vomiting 5 times 2 days ago. After vomiting, she turned pale. Our veterinarian prescribed Plasil for her vomiting. What home remedies or medications can be given to her to treat dehydration?
Kitten Trying to Nurse on Owner's Arm?I have two 3 month old kittens both are brothers. Before I came I got rid of the mother and two other kittens. Well I have been here in Kentucky for a month now and I have noticed that one of my kittens has started this strange behavior of sucking on my arms.
Discouraging a Cat from Urinating on the Floor?Will removing the soiled carpet and replacing with new carpet stop my cat from urinating in my house?
Cat Won't Poop in Litter Box?I have a 6 year old tabby cat that will pee in the litter pan, but poop on the floor near her litter pan (which is in the bathroom). It seems to me she does it when I clean out the litter pan and put fresh litter in it. How can I get her to use the litter pan to poop in it?
Resident Cat Acting Aggressively Towards New Cat?I am a new cat owner. Payton landed on our doorstep last October. My husband just recently said let's get him a friend. I adopted Clover and it's been a month. There is no hissing, but after 2 or 3 minutes our Payton is trying to hurt the little one. Please help.
Treating a Cat with Allergies?My cat has chronic allergies causing him to constantly have nasal congestion, watery eyes, sneezing, and malaise. I have removed all culprits from the household to no avail. I have tried Benadryl at feline dosages and it just makes him sleepy!
Discouraging Cats from Scratching the Carpet?My cats have scratching post that they use all the time. But, in the morning when I wake up I find they have torn at the carpet. I live in an apartment. It had new carpet put in before I moved in. Usually they don't replace the padding too, in rentals.
Will Feeding My Cat Yogurt Help With Yeast Infection in the Ears?I think I remember reading some time back about someone feeding their dog something to keep a yeast infection in the ears from returning. If I remember right it was plain yogurt. I want to know if it could help a cat.
Is it Safe for a Cat to Eat Bugs?My one year old cat catches and eats bugs. Is this normal? and are there any bugs she should not be eating? I am concerned because she is pregnant!
My kitten won't stop sucking on me!Why does my kitten suck on me?
