Cats - August 2006

I have had my dog for a year and a half now. She is really sweet, and loves other animals. I decided yesterday to get a kitten. She is the runt of the group, so she is small, but 7 weeks. So far she has hissed and boxed at my dog when she has come near. I can tell she is curious about the dog, but not sure yet what to do. Is there anything that I can do to merge the two together. I really want them to get along, especially since I want my dog to finally have a friend. Any suggestions?

2006-08-31 23:49:00 · 8 answers · asked by PrisChris!!! 2

She had fleas this summer and we had her on Frontline so the flea problem isn't bad now... but while she had the fleas, she scratched herself so much that she caused herself to bleed in many different places. Now, she licks and picks at the wounds so much that she isn't giving them a chance to heal, and the irritation is also causing her to lose her fur. She looks scraggly and abandoned, or even worse, abused. How can I make these wounds go away?

2006-08-31 23:41:54 · 9 answers · asked by EvilFairies 5

2006-08-31 23:35:34 · 11 answers · asked by Carolin C 1

my distrught former neighbor just rang me up - her cat has come in with a bad limp and what looks like a broken tail. Suspects the cat was hit by a car. She wanted to know what to do. Of course I told her to bring the cat to the vet ASAP. But she has absolutely no money. I gave her two vet names and told her that she might talk one of them into allowing her to pay over a period of time. Most vets do that, right - out of common Christian (and animal lover) charity?

2006-08-31 23:23:20 · 9 answers · asked by Phoebhart 6

one of my cats likes to sharpen his nails on the carpet, even though i have provided scratching posts (of wood, of rope, of cardboard, of carpet... pheeewww). Everytime i catch him at it - or just beginning to do it on the carpet, I spray airfresher in the air a few feet from him and he stops. But he goes back to doing it when i am not alert... am afraid he'll ruin brand new carpet and i will have to fork out loads of money to replace it when i move out! Help! Somebody? Serious answers only please... i love my cat and he's good anywise - just this peculiar perk.

2006-08-31 23:06:51 · 10 answers · asked by Phoebhart 6

To what I can see now after 5-6 hours of birth, all of my newborns are males...., but only had a quick glance...

They are all so cute though ... all 4 different except for their pink-red nose from their mother-cat....

One looks to be almost all black or very dark grey
One looks like the mother ... black stipes and sand....
One is totally silver like the father... except for the nose...lol...
One is silver and striped white in the face and neck....

White?? perhaps grand-parents?/ unknown....

Seem to be all males though....

Still undecided for names....

Love,love,love and love may be confusing...lol...

Any good Florida home open for adoption around November 1st?

Only 4 to go.... all beautiful... all free to loving homes....

I cannot keep them all for sure.... although I would be tempted..., but I already have 6 growned ups....lol...

2006-08-31 21:39:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you tell the gender of a cat? I need help!

2006-08-31 21:10:25 · 15 answers · asked by babyhawk78 1

2006-08-31 21:02:10 · 5 answers · asked by wieslaw r 2

2006-08-31 20:51:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

All fans are off...the duct is running horizontal through walls...We have blocked one end off and put food and light at the opening where the kitten went to hide. Any kind help appreciated!!! This kitten has only lived at this persons house for 4 days so he is nervous and doesn't respond to toys. He was outgoing prior to the cleaning lady coming in the house which obviously frieghtened him.

2006-08-31 20:34:57 · 5 answers · asked by dogloverdi 6

2006-08-31 20:22:40 · 19 answers · asked by wieslaw r 2

2006-08-31 20:13:15 · 10 answers · asked by wieslaw r 2

Excluding us ,,Humans,,

2006-08-31 19:59:44 · 12 answers · asked by wieslaw r 2

2006-08-31 18:50:56 · 12 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1

my cat is so cute and it was a gift and i do not know how to take care of it do you know

2006-08-31 18:36:06 · 12 answers · asked by Maria S 1

I have tried crystals, different boxes, I can not fit an automatic one in the space and those can be a mess also. I scoop every day. Two cats. HELP. HELP PLEASE Tracking pads rugs and it is still an issue. Deoderizers, Different food . I am missing something.

2006-08-31 18:35:07 · 15 answers · asked by sweet pea 3

Sometimes when my cat sits down, she moves so its like shes walking but her butt is still on the carpet.

2006-08-31 18:29:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat is licking at his stomach to the point of it being raw!!! Its the same area..he will let me message it but when i try and gently put medicine on the area he hisses. Ive tried everything and every ointment and gradual diet changes, two vets are stumped on what it could be. Ive pushed pills down his throat (steriods) and he's gotten steriod shots. I have stopped treating his belly with steriods cuz it's harmfull to him also he has constipation issues right now..is the licking from constipation or from an intestinal blockage..ive researched this forever and cant find anyone with the same problem! Im going broke trying to help my baby and i have given him varieties of stool softener...kitty laxatives, butter..ect. Any one with any advice..this is the first cat board that i have gotten any answers from at all...anybody have this same problem or ever heard of it..his little belly is raw!

2006-08-31 18:22:15 · 4 answers · asked by staceycat27 1

How do you know which kitten is right for you? Especially if you pick it from a litter?

2006-08-31 17:55:28 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are 4 ...less than 3 hours old..., sex unknown...
Would like ideas on names, unisex if possible....
Mother is a very young angora Tabby named Tiger, father is a young bleu-russian style named Fluffy...

Thank you...

2006-08-31 17:22:56 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

i found a very malnurished adult cat and she seems to be ok besides being very very petite and tiny..we flea bathed her and took care of that problem now we are wondering is there any food for cats that will fatten them up? please note that she is a adult cat so the kitten liquid formula is not what she needs...you can see every bone in this cats poor little body its very sadning..she will be going to the vet tomm. at 3pm but i would like to get some food tonight that will help with getting her on track to weight gaining..all i have here now is purina kit n kaboodles thanks so much...

2006-08-31 16:17:24 · 14 answers · asked by kyras_mommy121205 1

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2006-08-31 16:02:35 · 5 answers · asked by blah blah 1

I really want to get a second cat and I have a problem with declawing. My husband says even though we would NEVER declaw a cat, we should try to find one already declawed...it is not easy. So assuming I find a cat I love who happens to have her claws...What are some successful ways that you have taught your lovable cat:) to steer clear of the furniture? Obviously, I know I would have to supply a good scratching post.

2006-08-31 15:59:31 · 9 answers · asked by starrzfan 4

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2006-08-31 15:58:56 · 4 answers · asked by blah blah 1

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2006-08-31 15:58:04 · 3 answers · asked by blah blah 1

her name is meowsy and she is so sweet.. she is a loveable cat!
she didn't come back now..
they told us that she already died..
how am i going to forget her?

2006-08-31 15:56:05 · 10 answers · asked by michaella 2

2006-08-31 15:48:37 · 12 answers · asked by jennifer 2

everytime I pet my cat or when he jumps up on my lap he starts that clawing. He's not trying to be mean. I've seen 100 other cats do this too and i've never understood why they do it.

2006-08-31 15:35:08 · 22 answers · asked by Praise the Lord 5

when can i start feeding my 4 week old kittens dry food and wet food?
I know its a long way off.....but i just thought i`d ask so i can be ready
Thanks.

2006-08-31 15:31:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-31 15:22:25 · 28 answers · asked by Janette C 1