Cats - September 2006

not sure on the type of cat she is but im not sure if that even matters??

2006-09-19 19:37:12 · 12 answers · asked by nirvana19791979 2

We have the most loving, person oriented cat possible. We've both had other cats but this cat is the best cat either of us have ever had. He is a little over 2 years old, neutered, orange tabby. 98% of the time, he is just a big purr ball of love. However every once in a while he seems to freak out and attack my wife - lunge at her and bite her. He never does that to me. His attacks do not correspond to my wife's monthly cycle in any way. Yet we wonder if because he never attacks me, is this some kind of male/female issue? The only semi-frequent repetitive condition we can tie to these attacks seems to be when she is trying to discipline him and tells him "NO". (Even this frequency is less than 50%.) Sometimes he acts bored and like he doesn't get played with enough. Otherwise, he's a happy cat. Anybody out there - owners or trainers - have any idea on why he attacks her or suggestions on how to handle the situation?

2006-09-19 19:32:39 · 9 answers · asked by Spiritual but not religious 4

I've had my kitten for around 1 month now, she is about 4 months. she somtIMES GETS THIS fits where she runs around biting and stratching me alot.is this normal? sometimes she runs away from me when i approach her... i have never done anything to hurt her...:S? help pls.

2006-09-19 19:19:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a female cat and she is about 4 or 5 months old. and she has been missing for 5 days. Is she going to come back? :[ i miss her so much. Im scared if someone took her.

2006-09-19 19:12:13 · 14 answers · asked by lindaalicious 3

My cat is fighting for his life tonight, they think he has a virus. He's 3 yrs old and a big boy (10+ pounds)

What are his chances of beating this fever? They gave him antibiotics and something under his skin to rehydrate him. Has anyone ever had a cat with such a high fever? He's only been unwell 3 days tops. I am thinking if he makes it through the night he'll probably be ok, but even the Vet said he wasn't sure he'd make it.....

(Please pray for our beloved Dottie)

2006-09-19 19:04:46 · 9 answers · asked by Melek 2

2006-09-19 18:41:41 · 24 answers · asked by Paul S 2

2006-09-19 18:20:00 · 6 answers · asked by wieslaw r 2

He has always pooped in the box but he likes to pee on towels and clothes on the floor and sometmes the bed. We got him neutered yesterday and he still did the same. He's about 13 wks i think.

2006-09-19 18:05:15 · 8 answers · asked by pinoro 3

but how do i get her to be less scared? she runs when someone moves too fast thats not me

2006-09-19 18:02:22 · 13 answers · asked by Serenity Rose 2

i'm not talking about beating the crap out of it, i personally dont think that's ok, how about you?

2006-09-19 17:55:54 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-19 17:54:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-19 17:39:18 · 15 answers · asked by Tammy E 1

Everytime someone flushes the toilet, he makes a beeline for the bathroom so that he can watch the toilet water flush. Why???

2006-09-19 17:29:56 · 9 answers · asked by ktjokt 3

My cat is 18. She hasn't cleaned herself in about 2 months. She has lost lots of weight and sometimes she looks unwell. However, she still eats (just barfs a lot afterwards) and walks around and seeks affection and otherwise acts like a normal cat. Mentally she has changed her personality though. She meows and whines for food almost constantly when she's awake. I had her on thyroid medication according the the vet she had hyperthyroid, but even at the highest dose, her meowing and constant whining is becoming worse. I'v never heard of a cat like this before. She only turned into this within the last few months. It's so hard to decide what to do, when my friends and family see her, they think it's "time" but how do you make that decision?

2006-09-19 17:22:09 · 32 answers · asked by mkk 2

2006-09-19 17:09:15 · 11 answers · asked by Gamergirl 3

I resuced a 4 1/2 week old kitten after her nother quit feeding her. I nursed her back to health and now she is fine, but, she sucks on my arms and clothes. She doesn't lick, it is like she is sucking on a pacifier is there anything to do about this? Do I need to be concerned about this and how do I get her to stop?

2006-09-19 16:42:49 · 16 answers · asked by Dcham81 2

2006-09-19 16:23:28 · 15 answers · asked by Mrs. M 5

ARE SUCH A** HOLES?

2006-09-19 16:04:29 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some suggestions of breeds, preferably not hairless and scary like a sphinx or something, please. Thanks!

2006-09-19 16:01:00 · 11 answers · asked by PostGrungeJunky 3

In the late evening, he is usually up playing with my dog and with me and generally being active. Tonight, he's been sleeping and ignoring all attempts to get him to play- he won't even get up for his favorite treats! Should I be worried?

2006-09-19 15:44:09 · 12 answers · asked by Melissa H 1

My cat purrs and sucks on my shirt when he is happy and cuddling, does anyone elses cat do this??? Is this normal behavior? Hes going to be 9 yrs old and has been doing it since he was a kitten. Does it mean that he was taken away from his mom too soon?

2006-09-19 15:38:11 · 20 answers · asked by klairyker 2

I got a puppy about a month ago and I already had a year old cat. When we first brought the puppy home she and the cat got along really well and the cat loved on the puppy and even cleaned her face on occasion. Now, a month later, the puppy keeps pouncing the cat and tugging on her ears and biting her face, chewing her tail, and chasing her around. Is this just the puppy's way of playing and that cat's is tamer or is the puppy really trying to hurt the cat? If so, what can I do to help them get along better?

2006-09-19 15:32:37 · 10 answers · asked by neve_freak2001 5

I understand why it was said a cat has more than 1 life, but why the number 9? Where'd it come from?

2006-09-19 15:12:42 · 10 answers · asked by Gryphon 1

My cat has not been herself for a week. Past 3 days she has not been eating. She has lost alot of weight in the past week.
Took her to the vet today, did tests and blood work. They gave her sub Q fluids and sent me home with Clavamox. Vet called tonight and said her white blood count was sky rocketed. I cant remember if she said 5100 or 51,000...but it was real high, which means she has some sort of real bad infection, but they don't know what or where.
She did eat a bit tonight (warmed canned food), but I am worried about her. Vet said if she isnt any better, they may need to up the strength of the meds and possibly hospitilize her to give her more fluids.
What can I do to help her pull through? She was out a little bit today, and only ate maybe 1/4 of a small can of food. But it is more than she has eaten in 3 days. I just dont want to wake up to a dead cat in the AM, and I also don't want to have her hospitalized if I can nurse her back at home.

2006-09-19 15:07:22 · 12 answers · asked by pawsnclaws123 1

my baby Simon 7 weeks old grinds his teeth when and after he eats....he went to the vet yesterday and she said his mouth is normal..but I've never known a cat to sit and grind this teeth together...its very strange and loud...anyone else ever hear of this?

thanks

2006-09-19 15:03:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

both are grey tigers. very loiving. they are very clean. litter trained and loves to play tag with each other.

2006-09-19 14:55:10 · 10 answers · asked by mom in tears 1

I have found a place!!
A group house and I move in next weekend! :-) With my cat!! Thank you for all your advice, my question was this... Leia has lived her whole life inside (1 year) and I would like to introduce her to the outdoors... How do I do this? Is one month inside enough? then how do I take her outside? I don't want to lose her...

2006-09-19 14:54:13 · 15 answers · asked by only_two_wheels 1

My 1 year old cat was just Spayed today. How can I make her comfy and keep her from pulling at her stitches?
FYI - I had an appointment to spay her in April but when my Landlord came to fix a water leak in my apartment, the idiot forgot to shut the door all the way and she got (Was just starting her first heat cycle) Well she came home 3 weeks later but was pregnant. Very suprised but happy to have 4 crazy and adorable kittens. Well they are now weaned and I was able to get her spayed today (I cried leaving her there since it took me over 8 months to get her to trust me (she was a older feral kitten)) She is now constatly grooming her whole body and tugging at her stiches now (not to hard) The poor little girl hurts too but the vet said she does not need pain meds at home. When she walks (I tried to keep her separated but she cried for her babies (such a good Mommy)) she is hunched over. Any Advice...

2006-09-19 14:47:19 · 16 answers · asked by errin24 2

Driving with us or flying with strangers (while we drive there with our stuff). What is less traumatic for the cats?

2006-09-19 14:45:04 · 9 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2

I am trying to determine the normal pee to poo ratio for cats. I have a himalayan and I clean his litter every day. The vet says to watch; he doesn't have a urinary tract infection, but I have noticed a 4:1 ratio or 3:1 on a daily basis. I watch him and listen, he seems to be happy and healthy; no straining or marking/spraying. However, I am not here ALL the time. Just wondering from one newer cat/pet owner/lover to the veterans out there...Thanks in advance!

2006-09-19 14:34:07 · 12 answers · asked by Meghann S 1