Cats - June 2007

I always heard hartz products suck and are not healthy for cats, some of the products anyway
There's an adorable stray cat that we've adopted. unfortunately our home cat we've had for few yrs. is too territorial for other animals to bring in.
But want to make this young critter outside as healthy as I can
also are there local places that'll do free rabi shots?
thx

2007-06-04 16:45:14 · 3 answers · asked by deirdrefaith 4

I'm certain that this is unusual, as kittens aren't supposed to open their eyes for the first 2 weeks. Should I be worried? They are only 5 days old. 2 of the 4 kittens have their eyes open and respond to visual stimulus. The other two are starting to open their eyes. Again, they are only 5 days old.

2007-06-04 16:11:22 · 3 answers · asked by cyanne2ak 7

they are all female and get the same treatment

2007-06-04 14:07:10 · 11 answers · asked by jubie 1

The cat also is not very stable when just sitting still.

2007-06-04 13:00:07 · 10 answers · asked by chaingangsoldier207 2

I have been feeding them for a while, but they're now becoming a major problem. I don't even want to talk
about it anymore. I hate to stop feeding them, but I have to--I have no other choice.

2007-06-04 12:18:24 · 16 answers · asked by Road Trip 3

ive lost count of how many times one of my cats have gone missing- and ive worried myself stupid unly to see him walk back in days later-so im going to get him chipped-2 questions-how much does this cost in uk
and if he went missing and someone took him in then months later took him to a vet-would the vet just automatically think he belonged to them or scan him? thankyou

2007-06-04 11:40:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

what do they look like?? We have this stray cat we wanna take in, but we dont want to bring her in without knowing she's spayed, b/c one of our other cats isn't fiexed yet....

2007-06-04 10:23:52 · 7 answers · asked by Sheila Ann 2

I have had my 15 y.o.cat before the kids and husband came along .Even though my cat is in good health for his age I don't want to have him get this shot and have him have health complications to where I would have to put him to sleep. Please help with this answer.

2007-06-04 09:26:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a 5 y/o male Maine coon mix cat. We are soon adding a new kitten and at first I wanted a male but now am thinking it might be better to get a female. Jinx certainly runs our house so wasn't sure if another male cat is a good idea or if it really matters. Thanks for your help.

2007-06-04 09:24:32 · 10 answers · asked by crunyon953 1

What I mean is what would be a reasonable price to ask for that wont scare off potential owners? I wouldnt charge anything, except that I have heard over and over that people value what they pay for. Not to mention all of the horror stories Ive heard about people making snap decisions and then a month later abandoning the poor babies........I love all animals, and these are especially important to me so I want to make sure the potential owner is ready for a pet and has a good heart.

2007-06-04 09:00:14 · 13 answers · asked by Tilly D 1

This little kitten, now almost 5 weeks was an abandoned baby at about 3 weeks of age. It was dehydrated, malnurished and the first visit to the veterinarian gave me an answer to the stool sample that it was not suffering from Coccidia and although it may have feline leukemia, that is not clear because they could not draw enough blood to test, in the kittens aenemic condition. So I left it for the day, it was rehydrated and given drops for diarreah, prescription food and eye ointment. Eyes have cleared up, its bones were soon hidden and it showed more robust playfulness but the big killer is that the diarreah will not stop. Back to the vet we go and I'm told to dispense with the prescription food and move to kitten chow moistened with warm water, also the suggestion to use some kitten milk, but this little kitten won't eat enough of these items to satisfy it and the diarreah continues. Then we added wormer to the mix and the diarreah continues. Any suggestions please. He suffers

2007-06-04 08:58:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i took my cat to the vets about 7 weeks ago because i was concerned that she may have been pregnant.however she wasn't i have never seen a cat on heat or a pregnant at so if i tell you the symptoms maybe you could give me a clue as to whats going on in my kittys head. i must say that the kittens wasnt expected bt i can assure that they will be looked after and found a loving home.(im keepin som of em !)

symptoms:
stretching
raising bottom in the air
a white discharge coming from the vaginal area
miowing very frequently and loudly
roming around the house a lot
lying on her back
raisin her bottom near other female cats
pink nipples

hope you an help thanks

2007-06-04 08:46:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd heard this factoid, but the friends I've asked don't believe.

2007-06-04 08:43:21 · 17 answers · asked by pdr374@verizon.net 1

I went on vacation for the weekend, and when I got home I found my cat sneezing and dry-retching, and she doesn't seem to have bathed in a while. She's been sitting next to me all morning, but I've seen she is able of walking around the house. Today, she actually succeeded in throwing something up, but she swallowed it both times. Her sister hisses at her every time they get close.

I'm no vet, but I suspect either a cold (can cats get those?) or perhaps, since she is young, her first hairball. She's never had one as far as I can tell, in two years of her life. Whether it is one of those or not, is there any domestic cure or would I be better off going to the vet?

2007-06-04 08:28:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it normal for older cats to be skinny? we feed my cat can catfood shes put on some weight but her stool is really loose..is that normal?

2007-06-04 07:48:41 · 11 answers · asked by zsibh 1

de-worm and de-flea her. I would like to do it asap, but is this ok?

I have got the spot on treatment for both, so would this affect her at all?

Also any advice about an un neutered tom cat that keeps hanging around in my garden waiting for her to come out, so he can have his wicked way with her? He has donr this for months, so will the fact that she has now been neutered, stop him from trying it on with her? If not, what else can i do??

2007-06-04 07:28:17 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6

Ok, so I have an 8 month old baby, then we have our furry-born kitties, 5 years, 2 years and 1 year. Lately when we pull our daughter's stroller out, the younger two climb in (one in seat, one in bin underneath), and meow until I push them around the house.
They are indoor only cats. I was wondering if anyone else had a pet stroller for their kitty? Was it a good purchase?Which one did you get?

2007-06-04 07:17:55 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4

I have a female cat, Sasha. She's declawed in the front, fixed, slightly overweight, has never had any major health problems, just ear infections. She was an outdoor/indoor cat for most of her life. Now she's an indoor cat 'cause she's now living with me in my apartment. She's about 16 & a half yrs.old, lately she's been drinking a TON of water, her bowel movements smell god awful toxic, & she peed on my bed twice in the last week, and once on the couch, which she never did before. She eats & sleeps fine, not too active but she walks around the apartment and is still able to jump on and off the bed, etc. Her eyes are pretty cloudy, she seems to have trouble seeing things that aren't right in front of her. I'd like to take her to the vet, she hasn't been in a while, but I really don't have the money for it. But how do I know if it's best to put her down? Or do I just try to keep her comfortable until she dies here? She doesn't seem to be in any pain. I don't know, any thoughts¿

2007-06-04 06:32:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will my neutered 6 month old cat spray if I get a girl kitten in September? He has never sprayed before, but if I get another cat, will he start?
Thanks everyone!

2007-06-04 06:06:38 · 9 answers · asked by likeAdove 2

2007-06-04 05:46:31 · 13 answers · asked by rory p 2

hi.i have a female cat and she is acting a little strange,she is 14 and she keeps putting her paw in her mouth she hasnt got very many teeth left and she usualy does it after eating today she kept doing it and her claw got stuck to the top of her mouth she yowled like she was in so much pain please help me i dont know what to do i love her very much and i just wanna know whats wrong plzplz help me much appreciated

2007-06-04 05:46:20 · 17 answers · asked by Wildstar 1

We have a stray cat outside our house that we've been feeding. She's a fairly tiny cat, but she has a potbelly. You can clearly see her nipples, but they aren't swollen or anything. I've heard that cats can get a potbelly from having worms. But this cat always seems to be hungry. How can I tell how long she's been pregnant, or if she actually is without taking her to the vet or humane society?

2007-06-04 05:06:59 · 15 answers · asked by paige_dart 1

I havve a cat that is an outdoor cat. She used to be indoor but my stepmom kept o ngetting cats because she wanted to get her 4 year old to sleep in her room. I don't know where the logic is there because she still doesn't sleep in her room. Anyway, my cat Pumpkin got sick of the other cats and stayed out doors. She would come inside to eat and when it was to hot or cold. She has been missing for almost 2 weeks now and I have been starting to get concerned. She does not have any tags because my step mom did not register our animals because she did not wont to pay the money. So she has no license because then people would see that our animals are not registered. She is going to the humane society right now to see if they have picked her up. I am going to go and asks neighbors if they have seen her lately. Any suggestions or something would be great. PLEASE now you brought this upon yourself comments, I already feel stupid.

2007-06-04 04:57:08 · 11 answers · asked by Dani K 2

He has been acting very strange latley, doing things like throwing up his food a lot and ripping out chunks of his own fur. His fur is getting thinner and thinner on certain parts of his back. We can't seem to figure out why he's doing this.
Now, before anyone gets smart and suggests that I take him to the vet, know that I have already considered that. I do'nt want to spend 200$ on an appointment that only tells me that he has fleas.
Any ideas would be helpful.

2007-06-04 04:37:55 · 10 answers · asked by Katt 1

She never goes outside and I have no other pets. At the last check up she had all her shots and was in excellent health. Should she go back to the vet for shots? What does she need?

2007-06-04 04:31:43 · 15 answers · asked by Autumn Cat 1

The vet told me everything but the TSH levels are okay. First blood test showed that her values were high, the second showed it was low. She can't keep going like this. I keep thinking she can get acid reflux from vomiting so much. Has anyone else had this problem with their older cat?

2007-06-04 04:24:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-04 03:46:20 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone else have this problem with Frontline? Everytime I use it, my cats get a bald spot between the middle of their upper shoulder blades and it looks raw and red. What's going on? Maybe I should stop spreading the fur apart when I apply? Any suggestions?

2007-06-04 03:37:23 · 10 answers · asked by DAR76 7

He is 4years old ,indoor cat (moggy) and weighs 6kg......?

2007-06-04 03:30:19 · 18 answers · asked by princesspooi 2

I am going to be moving soon and i have had a kitten for a few months now. Hes always been an indoor cat, but i want to make him an outside cat because i have heard it makes them happier. Can any one tell me if this is a bad idea and if not whats the best way to introduce them to their new environment?

2007-06-04 03:22:40 · 16 answers · asked by chris d 2