Cats - September 2006

I have a 3-year-old cat. It never goes out since I adopted her two and a half years ago, and I never feed her raw meat. But her toxoplasmosis antibody is positive. I'm planning to have a baby now. My toxo. test is negative. And I have to change the litter myself 'cause my husband is often on a business trip. I'd like to know whether my cat is likely to shed oozysts again. What can I do to avoid being infected?

2006-09-26 03:17:06 · 11 answers · asked by zwzengwei 1

I don't get it?

If I'm a professional breeded and have been for years as well as several people on my family? why can't I breed cats?

I understand the overpopolation thing. It's unbelievable the number of animals being put to sleep because there are no homes.

However if you want an exotic cat, like a persian, ragdoll, hymilian,etc. and there are no kittens available in the shelters why can't a person come to a breeder, if they really want a kitten?

.That's what I do. I'm a breeder, when I have at least 3 families call me and ask me about a kitten, then I have my cat checked out, and have her mate with my cousins cat(a cat they adopted from me about 5 years ago).

It's really crazy that when I ask a question about my kittens they say "you should have had her fixed" and call me an irresponsible pet owner when, as you just read above I have been doing this for years, in fact generations.

2006-09-26 03:09:56 · 17 answers · asked by lamikashi 2

She's a she. All black.
Thanks

2006-09-26 03:09:20 · 36 answers · asked by ? 2

cat?
She is an Orange Tabby and they used to feed her Meow Mix, but since they are getting too old to remember when to feed her, I have been helping out. I have a dog & its just easier to bring some of the Alpo that I buy.

2006-09-26 02:52:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

There's a grey cat that has visited my house more and more over the last few weeks. It keeps finding ways into the house - it manages to jump in through the smallest open windows.
My housemate started feeding it and lets it stay at night. We put it out as often as we can, but it fights to stay in, or just immediately jumps back in through a window. When it does stay out, it's never gone for long.

One day there a kitten came with it. It appears to be owned by the same person as they have the same collars (although they are pretty generic collars, one of only two kinds sold at the local pet store, there are no names or numbers on them). It seems too young to be out - it seems pretty helpless, and keeps trying to suckle on our hands, or any bit of bare skin it can reach!

We're under the impression that these cats are being neglected at home. The kitten, especially, seems to be too young to be out and undernourished. Do we kick them out and leave them to go home or phone the RSPCA?

2006-09-26 02:25:31 · 33 answers · asked by reddragon105 3

Hello all and thanks in advance for ur positive responses.

I have a cute ragdoll cat who gave birth to 4 kittens. I had her mate on purpose so I could have a new kitten in mt own home as well as at my 2 sisters and one brothers house.

The kittens are almost 7 weeks old and I would like to have them spayed and neutered (except for my kitten, so I can continue breeding) b4 I give then away. And more important than that I want to have me cat fixed (she runs out from time to time, usually when I'm bringing in groceries or laundry,) and I'm terrified she may be in heat without me knowing it and mate when I least expect it and I would'nt feel right killing kittens by having her neutered then.
But I defently don't want mix breed kittens.



Someone told me about a site that gives away vouchers you can print out for discounts or free neutering.

She's almost stopped nursing and I would love to set an appointment for her for a little peace of mind.

I live in Philadelphia,

2006-09-26 02:08:50 · 13 answers · asked by lamikashi 2

2006-09-26 02:04:26 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

**they all eat the same exact food!!!!** ... 4 of the cats have a light/regular ordor but when Daisy goes, IT REEKS.!! really reeks!!!! help!

2006-09-26 01:56:52 · 5 answers · asked by Allergic To Eggs 6

how do you train a kitten. just got a 10 week kitten it sleeps in my bed (very big) but last night it wouldnt sleep and was jumping all over the bed (thats fine) but it kept tring to attack mine and my boyfriends toes or fingures. what it the best way to teach the kitte that it is wrong with out scarying it? please only sensible answers

2006-09-26 01:31:11 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat generally wants to go out at night and stay in during the day. She has trained us well to let her in and out - she is great at meowing under the bedroom window at night when she wants to come in (and we are soft, so we do let her in!!). She won't stop out during the day, yet at night will go out only when it is dark and doesn't come back in until dawn. She then sleeps for most of the day.
Yet loads of people seem to think this is wrong and not safe - why?

2006-09-26 01:21:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the absence of National Service, should our feline 'friends' be made to go to Iraq in order to keep them in line.

2006-09-26 01:19:13 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-26 00:59:51 · 27 answers · asked by Hetty 3

sunday and most of yesterday my kitten hadnt pooped...by time i went to get some hairball meds to help him he had gone...i looked at the ingrediants in all his food to see how much fiber was in there, i was just curious to see what may have caused it so it wont happen again, i felt bad for the little guy! im feeding him purina kitten as dry food...a few different science diet kitten moist food, and a snack once a day...any ideas?

2006-09-26 00:37:25 · 7 answers · asked by sassy2sloppy 2

2006-09-25 23:55:05 · 15 answers · asked by absmyne 1

2006-09-25 22:56:51 · 11 answers · asked by huntermommy1 1

He was away from home for about 2 weeks.He finally decided to come back home,But he keeps meowing...and doesnt stop.When i try to pet him he acts like im not even there.He's acting realli weird.Help?

2006-09-25 21:10:03 · 13 answers · asked by Jodie G 1

2006-09-25 20:35:43 · 21 answers · asked by Beto 1

My cat is already litter trained. I moved and noticed he was peeing outside his litter box I figured it was a behavior problem I took him to the vet anyway found out he had a urinary tract infection. The vet said he was not using his cat box because it hurt when he would pee and he associated the pain with the cat box. He has taken medcation for his problem however is still not using the cat box the vet says he has to be re-litter trained I really need to fix this problem. I love my cat and do not want ot get rid of him. I need some suggestions I also have a job and I am not home all the time. I can't stand this any longer and I am expecting a baby in 7 weeks and can't have a cat peeing in my house. I need a quick fix without having to get rid of him anything he is already neutered. I never littered trained him to begin with he was adpoted and has always used his cat box. Someone please HELP!!!! ANY SUGGESTIONS???

2006-09-25 20:19:32 · 16 answers · asked by jennifer s 1

when i was a kid a cat bite me, now i am 24, like wise iam not afraid of cats any more but still hesitate in coming closer to them.still a small amount of fear exists in heart. how can i get rid of it.

2006-09-25 20:09:08 · 11 answers · asked by chocklet_prince 1

there is 3 kittens about as big as a coke can in my back yard and they keep crying for about a few hours now and the mom never came to their aid, its freezing out side right now so i was just wondering if it is possible that cats might abandon their kittens and should i take them in?

2006-09-25 20:07:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat is already litter trained he started peeing outside the cat box after I moved. I thought it was a behavior problem but took him to the vet anyway, found out he had an urinary tract infection. The vet says he quit using his litter box because it hurt when he went pee so he assicoated the pain with the cat box. Now he is feeling much better because of the medcation but is still peeing the vet says he has to be re-litter trained, but should not be corrected by rubbing nose in pee because cats will tend tto pee more when corrected like the I really love my cat and need help with this problem asap not only is it gross to have cat pee in my house but I am about to have a baby and I don't need a cat peeing everywhere but i don't want to get rid of him any suggestions? Please HELP!!!!!

2006-09-25 20:03:07 · 18 answers · asked by jennifer s 1

YOU can see the rash on her belly and she scratches her self where she can to the point of causing scabs . she also has chewed her hair off around her tail and on her belly . i started using frontline(does any body know how to get this stuff cheaper?) to keep the fleeas off and have wormed her

2006-09-25 19:41:24 · 6 answers · asked by scutch 2

2006-09-25 18:55:54 · 10 answers · asked by Louise On The Edge 3

help me now !!!!!!!! my kitten is sick. her eyes are half open and the white part is half closed and she is trying to sleep HELPP ME

2006-09-25 17:55:08 · 16 answers · asked by sam m 1

I love my kitty so much that I spoil him like crazy. He got everything he DOESNT need and yet I keep on spending. :P He got his kitty tower, vitamins, fountains, numerous toys, specialty food, and everything that drives my husband nuts. How about you? How far are you in spoiling your kitty?

2006-09-25 17:31:15 · 15 answers · asked by littlepregnantgirl 1

and she has ran off........Where would she have gone?......She never and I mean never left the yard.......she was skittish around people she did not know and only stayed in the yard......Why would she have left?
can someone help and maybe shed some light on this for me.......It feels like I have lost my arm.......she was so sweet and loving.........The Best cat I have ever had in my life and I Miss her so much................=(
thanks God Bless all

2006-09-25 17:28:56 · 17 answers · asked by snuggels102 6

he is about a year old, and I have put the post infront of off the places he likes to scratch (door frames) and nothing seemes to be working.. this is my first time haveing an indoor cat so I have never had to do this beofre! help!

2006-09-25 17:28:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

what the diffrence should i give my cat a vitamin when feeding deli cat cat food

2006-09-25 16:51:27 · 11 answers · asked by jlibarkin 1

i buy them purina deli cat & kit n kaboodle when i have extra money i buy nutro called natural is purina products ok also is ok to switch brands of cat food will that harm them? Thank you

2006-09-25 16:29:33 · 17 answers · asked by jlibarkin 1

My kitty no matter what we do wont drink from his water bowl. He only drinks water from the running water in our sinks, thus, whenever we go to the bathroom, we have to turn the faucet on for him to drink water. We're worried.

2006-09-25 16:19:53 · 18 answers · asked by littlepregnantgirl 1