Cats - September 2006

We have two cats that we adopted about a year ago. Both were strays and just sort of moved in. They spend time inside sleeping, but seem to prefer it outside most of the day. Someone told us this is terrible because of coyotes (although I've never heard of a coyote in our neighborhood) and cars and so forth. Also, she warned that it's dangerous to leave your black cat outside on Halloween. This one sounded like an urban legend to me. But tell me -- if you adopted your kitties as strays and they seem to enjoy spending time outside, is it OK?

2006-09-16 13:22:18 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

All she does is eat her food, use the kitty litter which isn't far from her, and sleeps on her bed all day. She doesn't move from that spot (I also feed her there because she loves it). She doesn't play or anything. I give her attention, and she's a friendly cat, but I'm worried about her not having a fulfilling life. The first year of her life she was starved and abused. Now that I have her she needs to feel very secure at all times which I don't mind. Is something wrong, or is this just her security? She doesn't seem unhappy.

2006-09-16 12:48:43 · 23 answers · asked by alysseq_86 3

We have many cats to get rid of to good homes. Because we live behind the local animal shelter where apparently they arent accepting any animals, ppl have been droping them off and they end up making our home theirs.
Does anyone know who could help us get rid of them. We have several that were "ours" to start with but have accumulated more than 30extra outdoor cats, some indoor. They are all Un-Fixed and are breeding like crazy and our local animal shelter will not help us. With my parents on fixed income its impossiable to get 40+ cats fixed at close to $40 each.
If anyone knows anything that could help us PLEASE Let us know! My parents are going stir crazy with the smell of cats! And they ruine the furniture, house and property!
PLEASE HELP!

2006-09-16 12:42:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got a new kitten today and I've decided to call him Coriander, Andy for short. what do you think of it? He's ginger & white and oh-so-cute!

2006-09-16 12:41:08 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-16 12:34:30 · 5 answers · asked by tamaya c 1

Do I have to buy a ticket for my kitty is there any documentation needed ?

2006-09-16 12:34:20 · 13 answers · asked by Mammamia 1

I have a 4 month old cat that we got 2 months ago. As he got bigger he got friskier and loved to play with my year old son. The past month or so he has gotten very vicious, attacking unprovoked - myself and my husband as well, but mostly my son. We have raised the baby to be very gentle with animals, and he does not torment the cat at all, just tries to play nicely with him. The cat jumps on my son, grabbing with his claws (which I keep trimmed) and biting the back of his neck. He is NOT just playing. This is whether the baby is trying to play with him or not. The cat has also started howling loudly at the windows, so we figured that he hit kitty puberty. We had him neutered on Monday, hoping that would curb the aggression. I know it takes time for the hormones to calm, but there has been no improvement at all, in fact is worse. Last night the cat held his bladder for several hours then released it all over our bed just before bedtime. Other than getting rid of him, what can I do?

2006-09-16 12:32:51 · 15 answers · asked by Bug's Mama 4

2006-09-16 12:24:26 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-16 12:16:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

he's 2 months old and is VERY hipper!!! I named him "Petey"!!! I believe that it's such a Cute and Adorable name for him!!! what do you think!! I just adopted him from my local SPCA a couple of hours ago!

2006-09-16 12:11:19 · 19 answers · asked by *miss lily* 3

i have a eight year old cat that ever since the day i got her
she would poop inside the litter box but only pee outside
HELP! does anyone have any ideas for me (she's a heathly cat ).

2006-09-16 11:56:18 · 8 answers · asked by co_rie_50 1

i have a multiple animal household, that includes both cats and dogs. I need something that can remove serious odor from fecal matter and urination of both 2 puppies and four kittens (of which i'm currently fostering). Help! The odor is horrendous and while i am going to get someone in to professionally clean the carpets once they are all 100% housebroken/litter box trained, I need something than can make my house at least breathable again. The room with the kittens is the worst. PS: I have carpeted floors everywhere but the kitchen, and it is a cheaper end carpet, but doesn't seem to stain from cleaning chemicals. Please help!

2006-09-16 11:56:01 · 7 answers · asked by Drisana R 2

I don't know what gender the cat is, but it is very persistent in trying to fight my female ktiten. I have another female feline who also lives outside, and I don't understand why the cat is trying to pick a fight with the kitten instead of the full-grown cat.

Can anyone offer any explanations?

2006-09-16 11:51:36 · 13 answers · asked by KC 4

Hi again, Bud, my cat only will ride in the front seat of my car when we go for rides where as Raven my dog will only ride in the back, is there any way to train him to ride in the back seat with Raven? Bud doesn't like a cat box, tried it and he freaks out, and personally i don't like them either. Raven used to ride up front with me but once Bud decided that was his place it has changed, I tried putting his toys and treats for him in the back but still just hauls them up front. Bud and Raven normally sleep together so they do get along and don't seem to have any problem sharing there own space. And before you guys freak out on me, I do not ever take my animals and leave them in my car when it is hot out or even if it is cold. I was just wondering if anyone out there has found a way to do this?
thanks,
francis

2006-09-16 11:40:41 · 14 answers · asked by francis 2

2006-09-16 11:34:08 · 26 answers · asked by cats/eyes 1

I am not sure how common this is,, but he drools,, alot,, I am not sure if it means he is very relaxed and comfortable or if he's a little mental,, or retarded,, ( I am not trying to make fun of anyone, ) he seems to be a mostly smart cat,, a little odd by cat standards but smart enough,, he's healthy and happy,, just wet,, alot,, =o)
Anyone else have a cat that drools?

2006-09-16 11:32:40 · 13 answers · asked by B V 5

2006-09-16 11:27:48 · 36 answers · asked by Silver Fox 2

2006-09-16 11:24:04 · 57 answers · asked by Rob 2

2006-09-16 11:16:42 · 40 answers · asked by Cyber Bob 2

what can i do to get him to drink water out of anything else its like he has to have flavored water

2006-09-16 11:09:05 · 15 answers · asked by jackie84 2

2006-09-16 11:06:21 · 15 answers · asked by Rob 2

2006-09-16 10:38:33 · 15 answers · asked by ELAINE F 3

living in vancouver bc area. anyone have free kittens. i've had cats all my life. i moved into a place were it thought we couldnt' have kittens or cats. so i haven't bothered. been there a year now. i recently found out we can have cats.........so i'm on the hunt. i know all about raising cats and how to take care of them. have a teen age son who adores cats and kittens as well....just like his mama

2006-09-16 10:21:41 · 8 answers · asked by Jody SweetG 5

Some cats are very devoted to their owners, and some cats can seem completely alof and moody, as if tollerating your presence until it is annoyed and scurries off or takes a swing with its claws or nips you.

I've had a couple cats that at first were very sweet, but for some reason I never learned why, they just went bad. One simply tore out the screen on a window and ran away.

2006-09-16 10:20:46 · 12 answers · asked by somber_pieces 6

They were always white. She is about 11 years old. She seems like she may be limping, a little bit.

2006-09-16 10:06:48 · 5 answers · asked by ghagg24 1

Will my website with streetcatcam work at rehoming street cats?
I have recently set up a website in an attempt to get some street cats that come to my place for dinner into homes. It has live streaming video of the cats and a "kitties need a new hood" page.
I could really use advice
www.kittiesinthehood.com
Thanks

2006-09-16 09:53:17 · 8 answers · asked by Phoenix 1

2006-09-16 09:49:17 · 6 answers · asked by dockyangel3 1

I am going to share a house with a work colleague.
He has a young big female dog, and I have two older cats. I am really afraid the dog can do something to them. My friend says the dog is very playful but docile, and has seen before cats without problems, i know my cats get quite anxious and violent with dogs.
What is the best way to deal with this?, try to get them together quickly?, separate them from the beginning?

2006-09-16 09:35:27 · 10 answers · asked by Carlos B 1

I clean the litter box, I buy scented litter and she won't go in it.

2006-09-16 08:59:14 · 9 answers · asked by Tati 1

my cat escaped for a couple of days outside. when she came back, all was well until the next day (after returning) and we have been finding cat vomit in obvious places. at first i didnt know which it was until i caught little miss houdini (the escapee) vomiting. my question is this, is she seriously sick or is she doing this in hopes we'll let her outside again?

2006-09-16 08:42:20 · 11 answers · asked by ~*~Nobody Important~*~ 2