Cats - October 2006

whether it can get through a space by the length of it's whiskers or is this just an old wife's tale.

2006-10-31 23:47:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 23:22:56 · 17 answers · asked by icclesnugglebuddy 1

I had her for 10 years, and I did everything possible to try to save her. She struggled for over a week before she finally had to be put to sleep. Can you offer me any solace in my time of grief and sorrow. I feel as if a part of me has died, and I can never get it back.

2006-10-31 23:11:37 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been recently told by a vet that due to phosphorus content fish is not appropriate for my tom cat (16). Neither indoor purina?

2006-10-31 23:07:03 · 11 answers · asked by pantha 1

his name was whisker he's getting pur to sleep and creammated today i can't come back with a empty rug on the floor where he always used to sleep i'm a reck i need help!!!!!
i'll cry all day it you don't!! it so hard to see him gone :-(

2006-10-31 23:01:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi me and my friend want to settle an argument on if cats are more popular than rabbits as companions.

could you please vote this so we can find a winner please

2006-10-31 20:19:46 · 22 answers · asked by louise h 2

A fist of dogdirt at the core of the cat’s being, residing in the depth of its stomach, implanted when the cat was sleeping. But now the cat has awoken and the stench is filling its nostrils: it knows what I’ve done, as I sheepishly glance. Its sphincter contracts and opens, its tail erects and softens, it’s breathing shallows as the dogdirt exacts its terror deep, deep within the catacombs of the cat’s asssssss. The cat’s eyes roll into the back of its head as digestion of dogdirt begins, unabated...

So my question is this: if a cat eats dogdirt, when it next goes to the toilet is what comes out considered catdirt?

2006-10-31 19:50:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My female dog and female cat were raised together. Both are approximately 2 years old. The female dog is spayed, but the cat is not. Periodically--maybe once a month or two--my cat goes psycho on my dog. She hisses and attacks the dog with no provocation. It doesn't occur around food or any other animals or with any apparent reason. Truly "out of the blue."

2006-10-31 19:33:06 · 7 answers · asked by Jeanne 1

....rather than in the seat of the chair?

2006-10-31 18:11:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife and I took in a stray cat a couple of months ago. We are both VERY much dog people, but it was hurt, starved, and looking like it wouldn't make it much longer. So, the Ace Ventura in us took over and we took in this cat. Well, like I said, it had a bum back leg that it sometimes limped on. The vet said that it was probably a crack or something that happened at birth and that it had healed up and she would be fine. Before today, she wouldn't jump on anything above 2 feet tall, and that was nice. Well, we must have fed her something good because she is now able to jump onto the waist high table. This is a no no. We have a Pomeranian because they can't jump onto tables. We aren't going to have cats up there now either. What can I do? I have heard of the coin-in-a-can thing but I want something more reliable because I won't be able to sit there with a can in my hand all day waiting for her to jump. Thanks for the suggestions!!

2006-10-31 17:37:35 · 19 answers · asked by Brian I 3

Just wonder everything I have red about getting your cat neutered said they will want to stay in more and be more lovey. But, it seems in my case, Garfield wants to be around little as possible. Tried giving treats as a way to keep him in. Any help??

2006-10-31 17:07:30 · 9 answers · asked by Angelkiss 2

I had a tabby cat and later got rottweiler puppy. They got along together okay, but a couple years later, Trixie the cat died. anyway I tried bringing home another cat and they were good good at first but one day when no one was home Max killed the new cat.
I got another cat and told him not to kill it but he did anyway a week later. So I thought if I got another tabby cat like the first one that Max didn't kill that it would be okay. Well I came home today and found Max had killed the cat again. What can I do to make my dog get along with my next cat?

2006-10-31 17:02:18 · 20 answers · asked by chris 1

2006-10-31 16:57:46 · 12 answers · asked by Caroline 3

My cat had six kittens last night. Today we lost one and discovered that four of them each had one hind leg wrapped in an umbilical cord. They were attached to each other. I managed to cut the cord so they could all be detached from each other but there has been some circulation damage to two of the kittens. Both kittens have one hind leg that is extreamly swollen and limp. It seems they show symptoms of "twisted foot" but I know that what happend occured after birth. What do I do to help my kitten's recover?

2006-10-31 16:57:06 · 4 answers · asked by ponce_ty 1

My cat thats a Tonkanese bounces off the walls as it is and she is only 9-12 months old (we found her). So because she is so young and she is already racing like a Indy car at such a young age, should I expect her to get faster and more destructave later?

If yes, around what age do u think?

2006-10-31 16:39:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

pet cat, I slid my cat across the tiles and his leg hit corner of wooden chair. didnt mean to hurt him. but am worried his leg might be broken? his only a year old, seems to be walking ok but im still concerned. and yes i do know im a bad person.

2006-10-31 16:38:36 · 10 answers · asked by nightdreamer 3

I'm afriad that my kitten is very ill. I went to the vet twice worried about her. I told him there was blood in her stool and that she had been coughing last week. There hadn't been any more blood, but the coughing was worse so I took her again today and he told me she had allergies. Just a few minutes ago she vomited under my bed and there was a lot of bloody/mucusy stool in the litter box. She was very lethargic and after she used the box I am so worried. Please tell me any possible ailments this might be, the progression of the diseases and what I can to do help her until I can take her back to the vet in the morning. It's 11:33 here.. and I don't plan on sleeping tonight. She's since become a bit more playful. She's 2 months old and she has been dewormed, and as far as I know, she has had the proper vaccinations. Who knows with the guy I'm working with now.
Please help!

2006-10-31 16:19:24 · 13 answers · asked by Artemiseos 4

I have 4 other cats and their urine isnt nearly as strong smelling as his.

2006-10-31 16:18:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

like a human..when i go to bed he is in the bed too. if i go on his side of the bed he makes a werid noise then meows at me..whats up with that?

2006-10-31 16:13:47 · 7 answers · asked by becca j 3

I felt sorry for a stray cat, and bought it in for the past two nights to find it a home. I already have a cat, who is my baby, and I am worried about any diseases the other cat may be able to pass on to my cat. I was going to be getting her shots this week (for my cat), so she is not up to date on some of her vaccines yet. What are the chances of her catching something dangerous from a stray who appears to be healthy? I plan on calling the vet tomorrow and make her vaccine appointment tomorrow, but I am worried it might be too late. Do not tell me I am a bad owner, I planned on getting my cat her shots, and will do so still. I love my cat, and want to make sure I do everything I can to keep her safe. We did keep the cats seperated, but the other kitten cried all night. Also, anything they can pass each other by sharing food dishes/litter box/ living quarters or scratching? Sorry if I sound paranoid, just a worried "mom".

2006-10-31 16:03:40 · 9 answers · asked by pixie_vixen117 4

and is way too thin. Could my cat be diabetic? What are the signs of Diabetes in a cat?

2006-10-31 15:51:58 · 8 answers · asked by bonbon857 2

Every now and then our 7-month-old kitten will bite a bit during play or petting. This rarely seems to be a "stop" request, it's never at all hard, and isn't accompanied by a hiss or effort to go away. She's into doing it a few times while licking us, too.

While it's not even bordering on painful, I wonder how cute it'll be in a year, and generally walk away when it happens. Or tap her on the nose if it came as a less-than-affectionate surprise.

Her adoptive father, on the other hand, has no problem with it, and will use his hand as a bitable, scratchable, cat toy.

I note that this problem seems to be common among men. (See "Jaspurr's Dad Teaching Bad Habits" on http://cats.about.com/cs/behavioralissues/a/bite_scrat.htm &c)

Can she figure out who it's okay to bite and not bite? Will it lead to problems later on if we let her bite her father? Is it at all reasonable to think that said nips will always be the pressure-free painless things they are now?

2006-10-31 15:23:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

1) (my cats aren't lap cats when im on the couch) but when I sit down on the toliet they'll follow me into the bathroom and the first one to get there jumps in my lap!

2) when i change the little box they follow me and have to watch and walk in the box while i try to change it. they also have to use it as soon as i'm done changing the litter. (they act like it's the first time i gave them a litter box!?

3)when i cange the sheets on the bed they have to jump on the bed and get under the sheets and comferter.

how else do ur cats get in ur way? (i say get in the way, but it's sooooo cute)

2006-10-31 14:25:32 · 18 answers · asked by ur a Dee Dee Dee 5

We live in the Philadelphia area. Feeding can be anywhere though. Any kind of big cat cub.

2006-10-31 14:25:11 · 5 answers · asked by drago243779 1

Hi I am thinking of getting a cat and am looking at my local shelter. I did own cats growing up, but my parents took care of the vet visits. If you do get a cat from the shelter what shots have they gotten? I know they have their rabies and have been spayed/neutered, and have been tested for a few things. After you adopt do they still need to go to the vet for additonal shots? How often do you take a cat to the vet? Every year like a dog? Do cats need monthly heartworm pills like a dog does? I am going to do some research and call a few vets, but any help or experiences would really help thanks.

2006-10-31 14:19:42 · 12 answers · asked by brandy 2

I was eating Cheetos and feeding them to my stray cat friend in the backyard one day. I was feeding him every day so I decided to name him. He's orange and loves Cheetos so I decided that's his name. Cheeto.
I eventually took him into my home and he has become king of the castle ever since. lol

2006-10-31 13:59:46 · 41 answers · asked by real_sweetheart_76 5

my cat freaks out at the first sign of water!she drinks out of the toilet and sleeps in the sink ,but one drop of water is utter chaos!

2006-10-31 13:56:30 · 9 answers · asked by Loli 1

HE is 13 years old and not very smart. he only drools when he is all cuddly and purring and stuff. is that just him being happy? his drool stinks too....

2006-10-31 13:52:32 · 9 answers · asked by Starry Eyes 5

I removed a tick with tweezers, tried my best to get it all out but to my amazement it was so strongly attached that I thought I was going to hurt my kitty, so the head remained stuck in the skin. I applied antibiotic ointment to the area, should I avoid touching the area, can I get lyme?

2006-10-31 13:19:24 · 11 answers · asked by silver wings 4

Marmalade, my large 20lb female, 9 years old, inside kitty has a loss of furr. Its the white part of her lower belly. The skin that shows now is healthy and pink, but is it possible that she has mange? I don't even know if cats get it.

2006-10-31 13:15:20 · 6 answers · asked by pumpmar 2