Cats - May 2007

I have 2 adult cat, one of which had kittens 3 weeks ago, and i have a very bad infestation of fleas in my house...its horrible!

Can i use flea control methods like bombs, powders etc when i have 5 young kittens? And can i use frontline on the queen and her kittens?

Any advice also on getting rid of them ..i have tried to frontline both the cats, hoovered all the furniture and carpets etc, but they are still here!

2007-05-08 00:43:58 · 17 answers · asked by ? 6

My indoor cat got out march 18th. Is she pregnant? She eats a lot, gained weight, behavior changed, she had no heat cycles for about a month 1/2 now (she used to every 2 wks) but yesterday her heat cycle came back can she still be pregnant?

2007-05-08 00:36:51 · 4 answers · asked by ccooollchick 1

the type of medical injections and the year of my cat should get the injection.

2007-05-08 00:08:30 · 5 answers · asked by faera 2

I asked a question yesterday about a missing cat. But I just want to know if you've lost a pet how do you deal with it?. I've lost alot of animals, but honestly it sometimes takes me years to fully get over it. How do you get over there death without it taking over your life. I miss my pets everyday. How can I start to smile again?

2007-05-07 21:51:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a huge emergency/dilemma: i am in china right now where there is only one western-trained vet in the whole city who turned out to be a complete cad and bully. how safe might it be for my approx 5month old kitten to travel by air back to canada (11hr) if he is now sick? Mango passed his medical examination on the 28th and was screened for FPV.
symptoms: vommiting, loss of appetite (we are now force feeding him) and lethargy. the vet prescribed him some medicine to treat a general infection (antibiotics and anti-nausea)
he was a lovely, active little kitten until last week. last wed evening, we found what we now suspect was remains of his regualar kibble. he was drinking normally but thursday and friday refused to eat his kibble though ate human food eagerly (meat, egg, bread, even some sweetcorn he stole from my salad). saturday morning we noticed him throwing clear saliva and also found the remains of the egg he was fed last night. we brought him to the vet immediately - his temperature was just a tad high, stool a bit soft and stomach a bit gassy but otherwises normal. no obstructions or knots could be felt in his guts. when we got home, he gulped down the tuna we gave him and then threw up everything immediately. the second round i fed him slowly and after half an hour he threw up a little. otherwises he was still fairly active up to this point despite vommiting occasionally though obviously complaining lots! and drinking water normally.
on sunday, he suddenly became very listless, refused to touch tuna or egg offered to him. we started force-feeding him through syringe with a watered-down eggyolk mixture (can only manage around 10ML). he usually throws up a little back of it, and was drinking noticably less water by himself so we also try to get a couple syringes in him. vommited total of 4X
Monday was the same though abit better with drinking water himself but still very lethargic and quiet, vommited 2x after feeding.
Tuesday (today) the vet released his health certificate but is otherwises disinterested in checking up on Mango before we are due to fly on saturday.. he was a bit more active this morning but still very lethargic. this morning was dry heaving/hacking but did not actually vomit.
i cant change my flight because i myself am having health complications and need to go home asap.

2007-05-07 21:47:11 · 10 answers · asked by emeka u 1

I have found the 3 kittens i have, have got many tics and need to know if they will harm the kittens because i have heard conflicting stories... I know how to get rid of them with tweezers but is there a shampoo treatment i could buy for them?

2007-05-07 21:45:39 · 12 answers · asked by Heidi. 3

2007-05-07 19:24:40 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend is feeding her cat thats already fully grown ragdoll iams kitten food is this ok?

what bad things could be expected to happen such as illness or malnutrition

2007-05-07 18:45:18 · 16 answers · asked by melty c 1

this is a serious question. my cat meows before going to the litter box. and then keeps meowing while doing his business. it sounds like a complaining meow. i have never had a cat meow while going to the bathroom. i have another cat who never meows. but shell sometimes go over to him when he is meowing while in the box, then shell run away. today she ran away and hid in a bag.

is my cat just spoiled? or is he having a medical problem when he sometimes does that?

2007-05-07 18:06:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of my older cats is depressed lately because she cannot go outside for while (the neighbor's dog is in heat and there are frequently strange dogs passing by). I want to do something special for her that will keep her occupied and happy in the house. She is active cat and loves to run around, but she is bored of the toys she has now!

Any suggestions on treating my cat?

2007-05-07 15:36:24 · 30 answers · asked by Susan 5

2007-05-07 15:00:21 · 18 answers · asked by Pooh 1

Ok, my 13 year old son found 3 kittens in a storm drain which was too dangerous to leave them there, so he rescued them. We think mom is around somewhere and we have a trap from the humane society set to try and catch her to get her back to her babies. So I have a couple questions:

How often do I have to feed these guys in the mean time? They appear to be aprox 5 weeks old. We're using a dropper with canned milk. Is this what I need to do? If not, suggestions please!

Pet's Inc is the humane society in SC and they told me they can't take them because they cannot be tested for leukemia until 9 weeks of age. They gave me the cage to try and catch mom so they can test her. Once they can test her and make sure she's ok, they'll take them all. Any information on this subject would be appreciated.

Be nice people! I'll report any suggestions that are stupid, cruel or sick!

2007-05-07 14:50:53 · 14 answers · asked by Georgia Girl 3

my cat is usually outside about 3 hours a day and comes back to eat daily and sleep, but he hasnt been home in about 5 days, what are ways to find him?

2007-05-07 14:35:31 · 5 answers · asked by Ethan B 2

im prolly gona get a cat and want to kno sum gud naemes, plzz help
thxx
cyaa

2007-05-07 14:23:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-07 13:33:29 · 5 answers · asked by jan a 1

its a girl. it is white w/ back and brown splotches all over.
any suggestions?

2007-05-07 13:27:39 · 34 answers · asked by Oprah Winfrey 2

seriously. when her plate is empty she sits and stares me in the eyes. why?

2007-05-07 10:44:32 · 16 answers · asked by . 6

I have two female cats that are both approximately 2.5-3 years old. They both go into heat almost twice a month, and I'm wondering if it is too late to get them spayed? Are there health risks having the surgery done when they aren't kittens?

Also, does anyone have any idea how to find a low-cost place to do this surgery? Does anyone have any ballpark figures?

Thanks.

2007-05-07 10:43:48 · 17 answers · asked by Matthew T 1

My kitty Shooter is untrainable when it comes to scratching things...everything! I've tried everything from expensive cat trees to plastric claw caps. Water spray, noisy can, herbal sprays to keep away from objects...He is incourageable!!! I luv him to pieces tho'.
Laser declaw is my next option. Anyone have experience with this?

2007-05-07 10:38:28 · 14 answers · asked by luvmyshooter 1

My kitten is a female,she is a tortoise shell,(thats the tipe of cat she is)so it has to be CUTE!Her first name is Pluto.All over her are circlish paint spots(not real paint spots)the color is brown,black and white.

2007-05-07 10:25:29 · 19 answers · asked by ``>>Fifi~~ 1

I am having a hard time choosing names for my kittens, if you suggest a name I like and name one of my kittens the name you picked I will choose your answer as best answer. The more names you offer the better your chances are.

2007-05-07 10:21:44 · 22 answers · asked by Gothic Star 1

2007-05-07 10:14:18 · 9 answers · asked by robert g 1

2007-05-07 09:26:08 · 5 answers · asked by Regina H 1

Something really really funny! I mean like somebody would laugh at. Something like William Shakesphere or something funny like that... The best one is the name I will name my kitten. Do one for a boy and one for a girl. [[ if you dont mind]]
I want a great one! Come on people tell me the names!!

2007-05-07 09:06:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a persian cat and I brush her all the time, despite the fact that she can't stand it. It is spring and she is shedding constantly and the brushing doesn't seem to really control it. So, I am wondering what other people have done with their Persian cats. Should I shave her, or will taking her to a groomer be sufficient? Any information regarding this situation would be great. If you have any other information regarding Persian cats, please tell me. They are so different from other cats and very beuatiful.

2007-05-07 08:48:15 · 11 answers · asked by mycahsc 2

He is four or five year old indoor cat that goes outside every now and then. Yet recently I noticed his leg as swollen twice the size of his other leg and he is limping.

2007-05-07 08:46:51 · 11 answers · asked by ryleigh92 1

I took my kitten to the vet today. He's getting neutered today. And the vet is telling me that he didn’t get all the shots he needed. I specifically asked the shelter if he received all the shots he need and they told me yes. So the vet told me that I have to pay $40 for shots that he needs. So my question is shouldn’t the shelter pick up the bill for the shots he needs, or maybe the vet is trying to get money out of me and that’s why he wants to give my kitten unnecessary shots??

My kitten is about 8 months.

Thnaks

2007-05-07 08:06:37 · 15 answers · asked by TD 3

i feed her the nutritional cat food and a couple of the babies are looking really pale as with the others they are looking really pink and heathy but i am sure they arent get ing enough milk the queen refuses to eat and drink any thing other than a tiny bit of milk ,... has this happened to any of you ... please help!!

2007-05-07 07:41:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-07 07:16:36 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I started letting my cat out 3 months ago. it was ok. it eventually broke it's tail but now is ok. her back hurts a little. so that's my first question, should i take her to a vet for this? it doesn't seem very serious. Now for the real problem. 2 days ago it came and i noticed a small ball under her head, exactly where the head and neck join and it starts under it's jaw. yesterday it increased but today it is a little smaller. is this a problem with lymph nodes or with a tooth? should i take her to the vet right now? any help is appreciated but be quick :)

2007-05-07 06:29:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous