Cats - June 2007

ok i think my cat has hurt itself somehow or someone has hurt him.you cant touch his breast bone to pick him up with out him letting out a loud meow like it hurts him.i was feeling around to see if he was bleeding but no blood.and i was bearly touching him and he acted like it hurt him.when i pick him up i have to grad his back legs and keck area(where it dont hurt)cause i am afraid that he might have something wrong with his bone and im afraid i will make it worse.is there anything i can do because i dont have the money to take him to the vets.they are really expensive around here.and with no job that makes it worse and i cant convince my mom to take him cause she just thinks that he got in a fight.he might have but i dont think it should be hurting like that.please help.

2007-06-21 06:16:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a lovely, well-behaved Calico female who is about 6 years old. She uses the litterbox, she doesn't like to go outside, and she jumps into my lap all the time (on her terms, of course!). The only thing she does that drives me nuts is her desperation to get into the bathroom - even when I'm not in there! When I moved her to my apartment a few weeks ago, she was very anxious so I took the desperation as a part of that anxiety. Now she starts meowing at the bathroom door (I keep it closed) in the middle of the night, and worse, she starts shredding the carpet in front of the door. I rent - I can't have her wrecking the carpet! I let her in there sometimes during the day to see what she wants, but she gets bored quickly and leaves. Help!

2007-06-21 06:11:30 · 13 answers · asked by Murrin 2

ok is it true that after cats are weined fom there mothers the become lactose and tolerant?this is what i have heard all my life and i give my cats milk sometimes and it dosent seem to bother them.

2007-06-21 06:10:48 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a cat rescue and have allot of cats with various health problems, one has a major sking disorder causing her to have bald spots and skin looks like elephant, and another cat has had upper resp problems since 1/07 neg on all her test, and been on different meds, just allot of sinus drainage, and sounds as if she is coughing up hair balls all the time, any info on a website for home remedies or holicostic meds? thanks,

2007-06-21 05:52:00 · 7 answers · asked by paws4thecause 1

i swear to God he is bringing a piece of rolled up wrapping paper back to me and dropping it for me to throw again, we have been doing this for about half an hour lol...

2007-06-21 05:48:44 · 20 answers · asked by Tracey H 3

What particular foods would you recommend for diet?

2007-06-21 05:44:55 · 13 answers · asked by Lisa 4

ok, i was rubbing my cats belly yesterday, and i noticed a bit of fecal matter (or something like that) below his rectum, caked on that area (dont know what its called) and his lower abdomen is swollen (that little area of flabby skin that hangs down between his legs) its also very sensitive.

he is a fixed, long haired, male, of unknown descent, 6or 7 years old. i think its a bladder infection, but what do you think. im making a vets appointment for tonight. i think well take him to the groomers to get his body hair shaved off (long time family strategy for long haired cats, talked to vet and cat psychiatrist said actually good for him) because we cant keep the knots off his furr no matter how much we brush him.

he has also had a mild case of hairballs.

2007-06-21 05:10:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anon omus 5

Would you?

He is 19, almost 20. He has diabetes n I have to give him insulin 2x a day for the last yr and a half. Thats not a prob, but he also has allergies and is always got a snotty nose and that cant be great for him. He also starting blinking both eyes sporadically, like he has something in his eye but he doesnt.

The thing that makes me think its his time tho is that recently he started having seizures, shaking like a fish out of water while squirting pee. First the seizures happened monthly, then weekly, now more frequent. He is really shook up afterwards, but the thing that throws me is that after he seems ok eats and drinks normally, can walk around, purr, etc.

What would u do? Vets and people that work at a vet, and people who have had to put down a pet encouraged to answer.

2007-06-21 05:08:11 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will be visiting my local shelter/humane society next week to look for a kitten and want one that is very well socialized and friendly.

Eight years ago I got a sweet kitten from the pound (I still have him and he's neutered), but he tends to be the nervous type and is a little shy and withdrawn. He is really only comfortable around me.

What are things to look for when judging a kitten for temperament? What kinds of "tests" can I do while looking the kittens over? I know what to look for as far as health goes. Thanks!

2007-06-21 04:40:26 · 14 answers · asked by Knight of Malta 3

My husband said I could get a kitten for my anniversary present - I'm so happy! My first inclination is always to check local shelters (this is where I got my 2 current cats - male and female tabbies both fixed) but this time my husband said I could get ANYTHING I wanted and I've always loved how Abyssinians look. Can anyone with personal experience of the breed tell me what their temperaments are like? I've heard conflicting things like "Abby's are NOT lap cats" and "Abby's are very affectionate."

I want a VERY affectionate and sociable kitten because we are a family with 2 young children, 2 cats and 2 dogs.

Also, does anyone know what a reasonable price is for an Abyssinian? I know he told me to "shoot the works" but I don't want this to be too expensive......

2007-06-21 04:37:18 · 5 answers · asked by Veritas 7

More 'new kitten - existing cat' questions from me! Sorry! :-)

I've just got a new 8 week old female kitten and the introductions to our 1 year old neutered male cat have begun...

At first he hissed like mad, but now the hissing has stopped. She is hissing and growling at him when he comes too close now, but he is silent and just watches her, then stalks / chases her. Today they were swatting each other with their paws kind of playfully, which I think was ok, but then he kept getting on top of her and trying to bite her round the neck.

I don't know if he was playing, trying to pick her up, or trying to hurt her? I just need some advice really as this is my first time doing this, and I get nervous due to her being so tiny and him being so big and rough!

Thank you so much for any advice!

xx Emmie

2007-06-21 04:17:50 · 16 answers · asked by Sparklepop 6

Looks gooey, but feels hard. The first time was September of last year. Vet said it looked like a wound from the other cat we used to have. It went away with triple antibiotic that the vet gave me. Now almost a year later and it's back. He is the only cat in the house now. What is it? Do I have to go back to the vet again?

2007-06-21 04:11:21 · 4 answers · asked by Kimberly R 1

Ok these details are long. But bear with me? =D


I got him yesterday and we've tried giving him a little meat shredded to an almost puree with lots of water mixed in it. He doesn't eat it.
He also happens to quite weak. He was the smallest of the litter.

Oh another thing, I already have a white tom cat and he has always had the tendency to bite and can be violent when crossed. Is he a threat to the kitten? They happen to be brothers as they come from the same mother.
Is there no genetic bond that will make them love each other...? eh? =D

2007-06-21 03:35:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am at my cousins house and he has a moody cat and it's driving me bonkers.....one minute i'll be petting him(the cat) and the next he will try to bite my hand off.

2007-06-21 03:00:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

so I had to leave my kitten at the vet today to get neutered. A friend of mine told me that he is going to be different when I get him back. Is that true? Because he is pretty much the most affectionate cat ever and I don't want that to change.

2007-06-21 02:51:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-21 02:16:42 · 18 answers · asked by laura_ann321 2

Ok, heres the deal, my cat is way old, she is an outdoor cat and she crys and "welps" all night long it sounds like she is dieing out there. When I come out side to see what is going on she is fine and stops the welping. Its so bad my neighbors are calling. She seems to be in good health it seems to be for attention. however I play with her all the time and as soon as were done and i get into bed the welping starts. PLEASE HELP

2007-06-21 02:00:27 · 8 answers · asked by Matt1985 1

Help! I found a stray kitten, about six weeks old. I've taken it into my home, taken it to the vet, and it seems pretty comfy it its new home. The only problem is, it won't go in the litterbox, only on my carpet. Even swatting its butt and putting it into the box doesn't seem to help. Does anyone out there have any suggestions??? I don't want to get rid of him, but I can't have an animal that won't be potty trained...

2007-06-21 01:46:36 · 14 answers · asked by phlebotbre13 1

I am looking for one that is made for a cat.

2007-06-21 01:38:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat comes up with a new one like every week. Last week he started sleeping under the covers. The week before that everytime I would sit down at the table to eat, he would go sit at his bowl and eat. This week everytime my cellphone rings he runs to it and if it is on a low enough place for him to look at the caller ID, he does. And then he looks at me as if to say someone is calling.LOL. What silly habits does your kitty have?

2007-06-21 00:58:27 · 7 answers · asked by MJMGrand 6

my cat is pregnant and she is over due she has just found a quiet place in my daughhters curbode wich is fine but all she is doing is sleeping does this mean she is nesting and how long is it untill she will have them .

2007-06-21 00:57:58 · 11 answers · asked by kelly h 1

My friends cat gave birth a while ago and all the kittens are healthy and are now 9 weeks old, my friend will be puting an ad on the internet and in the local newspaper, she will make sure they only go to good homes, but was wondering ho much she should sell them at, since we figured out that if we let them go for free then some experimentist might take one, but they probably wouldn't pay for it, any ideas they are all strong and healthy.
Should some colours or personalitys be more expensive then others?! PLEASE HELP!!! If you could tell me the price in £ (average) then that would be great!
By the way sorry there are no pics!
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2007-06-21 00:51:12 · 8 answers · asked by Danta* 3

My neighbors who were feeding a ferral cat and her 3 kittens moved and deserted them yesterday. We had a flash flood yesterday and when I woke up and went to feed them 2 of her babies were laying in the yard dead! My husband said that they went into the drainage pipes to stay dry and safe, but the water came thru on both sides of the pipes, quickly filled up and killed the little kitties. :(
The momma kitty just walks around crying for her babies even though she saw that they had died. Is she looking for them anyway? Or is she just in mourning. She wanders off sometimes leaving her only baby alone. How can I help her? It is so sad. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-06-20 23:53:49 · 2 answers · asked by kimmy pletz 3

2007-06-20 19:23:41 · 14 answers · asked by game7 1

He payed 500 bucks for her ( snow shoe ) & this kitten Clings to me, Hes Sad, not angry, Cus shes Always Near me, It makes me Feel bad, He bought Her, shes Attached To Me, Please No odd Answers, This Is Serious. Im in a Jam Here.

2007-06-20 17:52:13 · 9 answers · asked by HELPING LADY 3

My other cat walks right in my room but my other is TERRIFIED...please help...i don't want her to be scared.

2007-06-20 17:36:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous 1

hi I have an 11mnth old kitten that we suspect has a UTI I took a sample of her wee to the vets yesterday and they asked to see her so have an appointment later today.
she has stopped drinking and is only eating small amounts but this wont help as her food is dry she wont touch wet nemore. I started drip feeding her with water yesterday evening little and often to keep her fluids up but then went to bed bout 11pm. dog woke me up at 2.45am and I checked on cat she was very hot and dehydrated (phoned emergency vet for advice and they agreed for me to carry on with the drip feeding and told me how much how often so I have stayed up with her since)
just wondering if there we any advice here for natural aids/complementary treatments? I have got her cranberry treats for cats/kittens.
just to let u know she has had a very hard time since i rescued her with my ex... v. sickly on and off many antibiotics for unknown infect, collitis and earlier this week carbon monoxide poisoning :-(

2007-06-20 17:28:03 · 4 answers · asked by solareclipse101 2

I have adopted this orphaned kitten, who had been living outside in the rain in a box. When I got her 5 days ago, she was starving and she didn't even know how to walk because she had never been outside the tiny box. We are now bottle-feeding her, and she is starting to eat out of a dish, and we have gotten rid of her fleas. My question is concerning how to get her to start using a litter box. She spends quite a bit of time under the couch, so I am thinking she might be using my carpet as a toilet. I put her in the litter box all the time. I show her how to use her little paws to dig ("Look how much fun digging is!"), but she just isn't getting the hint so far. In fact, she usually gets litter in her eyes and then I have to hold her paws and rinse out her eyes, which is no fun for either of us. Does anyone have any tips on how to potty train a kitten this young? Do I just keep putting her in there after she eats and every hour or so? Thanks!

2007-06-20 17:24:43 · 14 answers · asked by Ashley 2

Cats do not need to be in heat to get pregnant, they can mate THEN ovulate and get pregnant.

2007-06-20 17:19:52 · 3 answers · asked by jeep.mama 2

My almost 13 year old daughter wants to have a kitten that someone is giving away and we already have two cats that are both fixed. We are on a tight budget and the cats we have now need to go for their annual shots next month so I really can't afford a third at this time.

Should I make my daughter pay the medical and kitten food costs for this new kitten that she wants so bad? She receives a monthly allowance so she should be able to afford the food, but I wasn't sure if it was right for her to pay the medical (shots)?

Thank you

2007-06-20 17:16:44 · 20 answers · asked by LS 4