Cats - May 2007

Last night our cat, Fluffy, was fine. This morning I noticed the base of his tail is very swollen. I looked at it as much as I could and didn't notice any wounds. He was not pleased with me when I touched it. He doesn't pick up his tail and he seems to be walking very careful. Also, his breathing seems short and somewhat rapid. He's eating fine and is willing to let me pet him as long as I don't touch the base of his back/tail.

I will take him to the vet this afternoon, but I wanted to get any feedback from the pros here. :)

Thanks!

2007-05-30 03:33:36 · 10 answers · asked by Larry B 1

2007-05-30 02:45:19 · 27 answers · asked by star 1

2 year old male, tabby and white, adopted him from humane society

2007-05-30 02:40:01 · 11 answers · asked by orphan annie 5

They must be waterproof.

2007-05-30 02:14:33 · 4 answers · asked by HAHA 1

You can read about it and sign a petition for him to get the maximum sentence, which is 5 years and a huge fine. It was cruel and senseless!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/505981703

2007-05-30 01:55:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat had 4 kittens 3 weeks ago today. My husband says it's time to put them in a box and give them away. I say we should wait until they wean at 8 weeks. He says by the time they wean they won't be cute enough to give away, people won't want them and we'll end up having to take them to the pound or something. What's the danger in taking the kittens away from mom now before they are weaned?

2007-05-30 01:33:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi..my mum has a tortoise shell cat..female..10 years old! she has stopped eating and is loosing weight! all she seems to want to do is sleep..preferably outside!! mum also noticed that her fur changed colour several weeks ago. she only stopped eating a few days ago! could it be cancer?? SHE IS AT THE VETS HAVING BLOOD TESTS.. thanks xx

2007-05-30 00:49:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Husband insists that she needs milk but I heard it was bad for them, can someone help me with this? Thanx.

2007-05-30 00:15:28 · 17 answers · asked by ritachapman@sbcglobal.net 1

I got a 9 week old kitten at the weekend and am planning on taking her to the vet in the next couple of weeks for a check up. My question is, what can I do (worm, flea treatments, etc) and what should I be expecting the vet to do (injections etc)?

Thanks!

2007-05-29 22:56:52 · 2 answers · asked by mair.bair 1

My cat has been acting weird for the past week. She hasn't been coughing, but she'll occasionally hack really bad. She's not as playful anymore and her eyes always seem big. She purrs as if she's nasal. When she tries to meow, nothing comes out. I don't really see her eat unless it's wet food. I took her to the vet, and they tested her but said they couldn't find anything. I know my cat, and I know there is something wrong with her. And they said it would pass.

2007-05-29 22:55:01 · 5 answers · asked by lilnessaslove 1

it started out as the kitten had a lot of gas now it really runny some times you pick her up and shell poop all over you, some day shes fine then the next it starts all over again help what can i do i feed her special kitty cat food stopped giving her caned food and packet food all together but still not going away

2007-05-29 22:20:24 · 7 answers · asked by dianemelloniemarlenejerryginder 3

i have a female cat who is now about 1 year and a half and a male cat who just turned one year. We got the male cat when he was 8 weeks.They hate each other. We introduced them he proper way, buthe can never be in the same room, they fight really aggresively and we can't stop them. Till now they have been seperated from each other COMPLETELY. Which is very tiring. what else can we do??

2007-05-29 22:01:06 · 12 answers · asked by ayah h 1

2007-05-29 21:21:15 · 3 answers · asked by sweetlady38237 2

I know this question has been asked before, and only a few minutes ago for that matter, but my situation is unique! Every night my cats are put outside for the night, but early in the morning my cats will come to my window and scratch at it to come in! My bed is right in front of the window, and they make this terrible sketching sound while scratching! I've tried ignoring many times before, and all they do is meow! When i keep my cats in my room at night they'll wake me either earlier or at the same time by scratching under the door. I already have a spot where there is no more carpet and the landlord is pissed! When i keep them on the other side of the door they'll scratch then too, and it's not an option to keep them out there at night anyway because they spray in the house. They're getting fixed ASAP but for the moment, what can i do? We aren't getting rid of him, that's for one thing! and I'm not changing my room because they'll figure that out QUICK.

2007-05-29 19:33:26 · 11 answers · asked by Morgan 2

2007-05-29 19:17:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

these big dogs came to my yard and out to the shed and attacked my kittens and as being a good mama cat she protected them. i heard all the barking then the kittens screeching like they were being torn apart, (im getting teary now) and so i started screaming but there was nothing i could do :( i was so fustrated and confused. the last thing i saw was 2 or 3 big German Shepard's running out of the yard. my mom then woke up and went put to check everything over, by the way this happened at 11:30 pm tonight . anyway, she said the cat wasnt going to make it. that her stomach was bit up bad and she was suffering so she had to put her to sleepp :( it is 12:50 am right now and i cant go outside and check to see if the 3 baby 3 month old kitties are still alive (teary again) i really want to though i want to know if atleast one kitten made it. i pray to god so.
these dogs live down my road and i know where they live. they are big dogs that are loose every day and night! they tear up trash..

2007-05-29 18:56:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi all

i have 2 little cuties aged around 11 weeks old

i think they are getting bored at times and seem to seek my attention more and more

whats the best thing to buy to keep them entertained

or what can i do to help keep them happy and content?

2007-05-29 18:04:18 · 21 answers · asked by alfiegirl 2

2007-05-29 17:49:26 · 6 answers · asked by susanperr 7

theres this little stray cat thats been wandering around my apartment complex for MONTHS. everyones friends with this cat and they feed him/her. well i recently started feeding this cat on a regular basis and now everytime i open the door the kitty runs in. he wants a home and im thinking of taking him in. this cat is declawed so im assuming he/shes had all/some of its vaccinations. but what do you think? what are some of the risks of taking in a stray cat? its a really sweet kitty. i also have a dog, who is also very sweet and well tempered and he has had all of his shots. any advice would be great! thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-05-29 17:10:59 · 24 answers · asked by chickey 2

We just got a kitten who had a respiratory infection about 3 weeks ago, and they have remained separated. I am concerned because my catr is overweight, and his usually cold wet nose, it now dry and hot. He is also wheezing when he breathes, and when he tries to meow, nothing comes out. Should I take him to emergency? Or is this something that can wait a day or two? (when I actually have money for a vet)

2007-05-29 17:07:35 · 5 answers · asked by itsnikkibaby 1

Woke up this morning and found the cat's tooth on the floor. He doesn't seem to be in any apparent pain or experiencing any discomfort. Is this normal??

2007-05-29 16:36:17 · 9 answers · asked by newyorktrueblue 1

My 11month old kitten has an EXTREMELY dripping nose, literally like a leaky faucet. The "liquid" is clear and he's acting normal (no sneezing, no fatigue etc). Does anyone know whats wrong with my kitty? Thanks in advance!

2007-05-29 14:56:54 · 9 answers · asked by ♥sunkissed♥ 3

Please help. My 10 wk old kitten was kicked by a neighbor boy. I ran out and grabbed the kitty and told the boy's mother what happened. I am taking him to the vet tomorrow, but I am worried about him. His left eye was bleeding, his nose was bleeding and he has just been laying around. He is eating and drinking but I am worried. Any thoughts on what may be wrong? Thank you!

2007-05-29 14:47:18 · 17 answers · asked by secret 1

I am getting two kittens who are close in age buy 2-3 weeks difference. I wanted both female but I ended up choosing male and female. This is from the Humane Society and I have to wait until they get spayed/neutered. So the woman tells me that the male cat will not spray and the pee won't smell so bad because they get neutered so young their testorene is very low. Is this for sure? I won't have problems with smelly pee and a boy cat spraying? She said no but I want a second opinion.

2007-05-29 14:43:07 · 8 answers · asked by daiquri 2

ok so lately my cat [about a year or 2 old] has had some little black things on her nose.
it's obviously blood.
she rubs her nose a lot.
she's been sneezing.
she's nursing...4 kittens...about 3 weeks old.
a while ago i tried giving her food and water because she seemed weak, and she didn't want the food and she only smelled the water for a while.
she stuck her paw in the water [she does that to "taste" it before actually drinking it, it cute] and then she just put her paw down and came to me and i just rubbed her head and chin.
i then remembered that her kittens haven't had milk for hours.
so i took her with the kittens and she just left so i gave her a kitten and she licked him...i tried to make her stay but she left and layed down.
she's just laying there.

agh!!!....

2007-05-29 14:05:15 · 14 answers · asked by o.o 3

Are there such things as 'kitty daycares'?

2007-05-29 13:17:14 · 12 answers · asked by Jared 2

i got a kitten 4 my b day and i gave her a bath cuz she stepped in poo, but know she has a cold, was it becuz i gave her a bath, the people at the pound said it didn't matter if they got colds, but she has drool and bubbly snot.

2007-05-29 13:11:04 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

my brother has at least 10 cats and 1 of them is his sister and they get along good.all the cats are outside also and they leave the garage open so they come back

2007-05-29 13:02:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-29 12:26:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

my cat just had kittens an they r now 5days old. im just wondering when i can handle them or move them to a diff. spot closer to my house cause she hadthem in a old building out bac of my home?

2007-05-29 11:30:40 · 9 answers · asked by Daisy G 1