Cats - October 2006

So I noticed a behavioral change in my cat around the same time I got pregnant. She used to not drink her water unless the bowl was filled completely to the brim. Then suddenly, she started sticking her paws in it, then it turned into nudging causing the water to spill everywhere! I've tried to place a mat underneath, and that just leaves me with a constant wet mess, and it's causing mildew. YUCK! I tried a heavier bowl, but I guess she is supercat, and is still able to knock it over. I'm so tired of the wet mess and constantly refilling her bowl. Aside from being extremely odd, I have never had any sort of problems with her before, and she has always been a perfectly behaved cat. What can I do????????????

2006-10-26 03:11:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

She has tabby face and tail markings but the rest is a dark grey. She is quite feisty and was the runt of the litter. My other cats are Willow, Sophie, Plato and Maya.

2006-10-26 03:06:11 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

just yet b/c i bought this other brand, i bought them pills to kill the ones on him, bombs and spray to put everywhere, I bought this all from then vet. They were gone for about 2 days and now the eggs have hatched and they are everywhere again and i just spent $ 80 not even a week ago. What products can anyone reccomend that i can buy to get rid of these withought having to call the exterminator b/c i snuck my cats into my apartment. Thanks for the help!

2006-10-26 03:03:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

just yet b/c i bought this other brand, i bought them pills to kill the ones on him, bombs and spray to put everywhere, I bought this all from then vet. They were gone for about 2 days and now the eggs have hatched and they are everywhere again and i just spent $ 80 not even a week ago. What products can anyone reccomend that i can buy to get rid of these withought having to call the exterminator b/c i snuck my cats into my apartment. Thanks for the help!

2006-10-26 03:03:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I tooke her to the vet yesterday, and the doctor said the prognosis is not good. She has a lot of fluid in her stomach and he thinks it's liver problems. I think he is going to suggest that I put her to sleep. She is only 10 years old. I did not think that was that old for a cat. I spent the night crying and I feel really bad today. It seems like only yesterday that I got her and now, already, she may be gone from my life. I feel so sad.

2006-10-26 02:58:05 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this anything to do with his fleas? Hopefully we got em all now.

2006-10-26 02:51:21 · 17 answers · asked by smudge 1

Mama just had ONE kitten on Oct. 7th. It opened its eyes on Oct. 15th, and it started walking (kinda) on Oct. 26th. It can now climb out of its box. Mama also had a litter on May 20th, and she and her first litter were strays (but the Oct. 7th baby was born in our garage). We built Mama, Shadow (5 month female from Mama's 1st litter), and the new baby two cages that can be easily joined and seperated. We keep them in at night. Mama wont nurse he baby! Do I bottle feed it? Am I just being overprotective? How do I make sure that the baby is getting enough nurishment?

2006-10-26 02:33:11 · 15 answers · asked by Luna 1

2006-10-26 02:20:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-26 02:13:40 · 13 answers · asked by Cat Lover 1

My kittens are 10 months old and have never done the toilet outside, they are happy to go out and seem relaxed enough, but they come running in to use the litter tray in the house!

2006-10-26 01:51:52 · 22 answers · asked by emma 1

We just got her. Things are not getting worse. She is eating great, no troubles with going to the bathroom. Should I bring to the vets right away or hold off till things get better or worse. Finances are tough, so it does effect my decision. It would be nice to rule out something bad and wait it out.

2006-10-26 01:51:15 · 11 answers · asked by noyanksthanks 1

My two kittens are about 14 weeks old. We introduced them to collars last week and after a day of tantrums they're fine with them.

I want to harness and leash them so I can take them out into the garden safely (there are a lot of big, rough cats around, and careless drivers, etc) as they're itching to go out and explore, and one of them has found out that it's fun to run away and play 'It' with us!
What would be a good age to put harnesses on them? I know they're likely to hate the harness at first, but they'd soon get used to them when they learn that leash means going outside, so that aspect doesn't worry me.

2006-10-26 00:44:34 · 10 answers · asked by Flossie 2

My ginger cat Baz, who is always, even at 11 years old, happy and bouncy. For 2 weeks now he has seemed very low in spirits. I've taken him to the vets, who said he was fit and healthy, but offered to give him "cat Valium". I don't wanted a drug dependant cat but what else can I do?

2006-10-26 00:23:57 · 22 answers · asked by Lisette W 1

they have never done this before. i leave milk in their bowl but they dont drink it.
anyone have any ideas how i can stop this behaviour?
or why they may be doing this? its costing a fortune and driving me nuts not to mention how upset my daughter is getting coz they have ruined her favorite cup

2006-10-25 23:23:39 · 5 answers · asked by mum_2_many 6

2006-10-25 22:20:27 · 24 answers · asked by linda c 1

My 3 yr old cat hisses and makes alot off noises,the kitten runs off bless.What should i do if i see my cat hissing,leave them or tell her off ? There both female.

2006-10-25 21:41:37 · 22 answers · asked by Sexy Red 4

We bought a rspca cat, which they said to us was around 6 years old, her breath is a killer, she is the nicest mog and very loving but she can kill at 50 meters! We noticed that her tounge stuck out a little! The vet said that he would give her a dental, They said that her teeth was covered in plaque, which they had cleaned off. The smell went away for a couple of weeks but then came back, that was a year ago and she still has bad breath and she tends to dribble! Tilly is a big cat not fat just big she eats well and is always wormed, please can anyone come up with a answer that doesn't cost the earth??

2006-10-25 21:38:43 · 5 answers · asked by claire k 1

My persian cats eats some cat food and is sick! she is fine with some brands and others she just cant get past the jelly. Also when the weather is hot she is sick and gets the runs!! Do all persian cats suffer with this problem? as she is healthy and happy most of the time, and my old non pedigree mog is fine.

2006-10-25 21:24:55 · 4 answers · asked by claire k 1

Is it inappropriate to have sex in front of your cat ?
Do you think it's harmful for your pet to be exposed to your lovemaking?
I really strive to be a good responsible pet owner, and I don't want to act in a irresponsible manner. Does the age, and maturity level of the animal matter?
My cats seem hesitant, and unwilling to share there true feelings on the matter.
My wife and I enjoy having sex all around the house (and inside as well), but we would be willing to restrict ourselves to a close door bedroom arrangement if necessary. Are cats are our children, and we love them both dearly.

2006-10-25 21:13:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do cats know their owners???? Well my sister's cat thinks im her babystitter and comes to me for all her kitty needs. How can i get her to go to my sister??? I get too much love from this cat when my sister doesnt get enough!!!

2006-10-25 20:45:14 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

It starts out all nice with me petting my cat while she looks me in the eyes and purs meanwhile. When she stops purring and gives me a whack across the face. I know where she doesnt like to be pet and i dont pet her there. what seems to be the problem???

2006-10-25 20:39:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

You know those times when you are petting your cat as she sits in your lap and she begins to purr. She then starts to dig his/her nails into. I wear very thin clothing but I like the feeling of my cat sitting in my lap. any suggestions for anti clawing???

2006-10-25 20:29:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it normal for a cat when you are petting her and she is purring to kiss you, but not only kiss you but nible on your nose????

2006-10-25 20:17:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

my cat's constant companion, an older cat of ours, reently passed away (he was 19!). since then, my cat has been acting differently. he cries alot and seems to run and hide when you come near him. knowing my cat, that's unusual behavior, as he's very loving and affectionate, and relatively quiet. we do have another cat but he just seems to ignore her now. is it possible he's going through a grieving stage? how can i help him out?

2006-10-25 20:07:38 · 9 answers · asked by noxregrets 2

my cat likes to use my couch as a scratch board, even though he has a actual scratch board of his own that he uses frequently, he also has his own bed that he sleeps in frequently, but he still sleeps on my couch. If anyone has any tips to help break my cat of these habits, I would greatly appreciate it.

2006-10-25 19:01:29 · 19 answers · asked by catsrule 1

My cat is injuried don't know if his temporarily paralyze. His nails are all scratched up. His belly is swollen. I am a first time cat own. I took him to the vet and the vet gave him a shot of steroids along with a prescription of prednisone. I do not know what the prescription it is for. The vet wanted to run some test & take X-rays. If i had the money it would have came up to about $300. I am on a fixed income with four children we live in a very small community. It was hard for me not to let the vet do his job. Can someone who has been through the same experiment PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

2006-10-25 19:00:38 · 10 answers · asked by eddie m 1

her eyes shut when she sleeps. I have been cleaning her eyes with warm water so she can open them. What else can I do to help this condition?

2006-10-25 18:51:49 · 14 answers · asked by hijinxbaby 1

My cat is 10 and is a mostly indoor cat. My roomate just moved in a month ago with a big labrador retreiver who is almost two. The dog wants to be friends, but whenver the dog appraoches the cat, she hisses and swats at him. Whenever they are even on the same floor of the house, my cat hides and growls. Will they ever be buddies? I have major puss-y problems!! (and I mean that seriously!)

2006-10-25 18:51:32 · 7 answers · asked by judge_smails_sir 3

My cat is loaded with fleas and she is an indoor cat. I get rid of them and somehow in a few days later they reappear. I do not want to use commercial products due to the side effects. Is there a home made organic approach. I tried Avon SSS bath oil, Olive Oil, her injecting garlic.....help I am getting fraustrated.
Sue

2006-10-25 18:43:52 · 5 answers · asked by SUSAN R 1

My cat goes to the vet like, around every couple of months. That's when he starts coughing and sneezing and green snot comes out of his nose and he starts losing hair on his back end and behind his ears. He itches so bad that he makes himself bleed and gets scabs all over. He bring him to the vet just about every other month and it's REALLY starting to wear on us. We LOVE him, he's our little buddy, but is there any way we can maintain a healthy lifestyle for him to keep him in peak shape? He's 10 years old and healthy otherwise. Is there any food or suppliment that you could suggest that I could use on my little bugger? ANYTHING. He's such a nice cat and I hate to see him go through this, you know? I almost want to cry.... Please, I'll take just about any suggestion and try it.

2006-10-25 18:38:25 · 10 answers · asked by bumblebeemeggie 2