Cats - September 2007

I am looking for some cat/vet experts who can help me with the following. My cat has been very unwell for the last 3 weeks whereby she is going round the house and basically leaking pooh everywhere and is obviously in a lot of discomfort as she is acting very strange. I have been to the vets about 5 times and to be honest I don't think they have a clue what is wrong with her as one minute they will say it is gastroenteritis and then another time will say it is an infection. Over the last 3 weeks my cat has lost nearly a kilo in weight and is not herself at all. Can anyone help as I am genuinely getting worried about her.

2007-09-30 21:04:54 · 16 answers · asked by Pete The Meat 1

Why do my cats have fleas if they are indoor cats? Is it possible they came in through the screen window? And why are they just now getting fleas as fall is starting? They didn't have any the whole summer.

2007-09-30 20:36:40 · 10 answers · asked by Angel 2

Death? Did you put him or her to sleep or another way? How old?

S/he ran away?

Did you give or her away?

Took to a shelter?

My cat is only 5 and I can't foresee how we are going to part ways. It's majorly depressing to think about him dying or me putting him to sleep. I almost wish him to run away in a few years! Does that sound awful?

2007-09-30 19:13:24 · 8 answers · asked by sexy law chick 5

2007-09-30 18:33:20 · 6 answers · asked by wiccanmagyc 2

How do I keep them from chewing on anything for that matter? They chew on my flipflops, they chewed the antenna off of my alarm clock radio, and just a few minutes ago I found that they chewed on an expensive pair of earphones. The only thing I can think to do is lock them away from everything with just their food, water, litter, and each other but if I have to do that, what is the point of having kittens. It'd be one thing if I could catch them doing it, but I can't. They are so destructive! They also wont quit getting up on the counter and destroying things. (They just broke a very expensive crystal vase that I recieved as a wedding gift) I've tried the water approach but it only works for a couple of minutes. Any suggestions?

2007-09-30 18:14:05 · 14 answers · asked by Mommy to Boys 6

My cat's ears have gotten pink recently and I noticed a sore on the outside of one of her ears, which seems to have healed. Do I need to take her to the vet, and does anyone know why this happens to an indoor cat?
Thanks in advance for any helpful answers.

2007-09-30 18:11:20 · 4 answers · asked by sweetienat123 6

I Need Some Hardcore Cat Names, Yo.
Lol.
I'm Getting A New Kitten Tomorrow.
I Was Thinking About Naming It Atreyu.
But I Want A Cool Middle Name To Go With It.
So I Can Call It By It's First And Middle Name.
Like My Sister Is Naming Hers Benji Grey.
Any Ideas?
Thanks.

2007-09-30 18:04:15 · 9 answers · asked by 3mily! 4

I personally think that if it is a indoor cat it's ok, because it will never need it's claws to fight. However, witha outdoor cat they need claws to protect themselves. What do you think?

2007-09-30 17:33:21 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a kitten that is 10 weeks old. He's been at my apartment for 3 days now and I just found a flea on him. After further inspection it turns out he has a bunch.

I purchased flea shampoo and shampooed him twice.

After the first bath some were still alive, so I did it again, not sure if any are stil alive on him.

My question is, what is the best method of removing the fleas from my kitten, and more importantly, is my apartment now going to be infested?

He has been running around on the carpeting for the past two days, but I think he may have gotten the fleas just earlier today when i brought him to my girlfriends house (there is a dog and another cat there).

2007-09-30 17:06:29 · 10 answers · asked by London M. 2

They're about the size of a large dog.
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2007-09-30 16:42:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-30 16:04:00 · 6 answers · asked by Melinda 1

We just want to know opinions before we get there why in the world is our poor boy sitting at the cat box for 3 mins straing to pee like he has a UTI. I thought he was constipated but i checked the box and found traces of blood. So does anyone know anything??? Please help us find out what might be wrong!!Thank you

2007-09-30 16:00:45 · 10 answers · asked by jessica_and_jay8883 3

I have a beautiful ragdoll cat that I have had for around 6 months. Everything is fine with him except, he nibbles the fur off of his tail and spits it in the floor. At any given time, you can find a clump of hair somewhere in my house. He doesn't have fleas and went to the vet right before I got him and nothing was found to be wrong? He doesn't bite it all off, however, most ragdolls have thick, furry tails, his is kind of puny! I wonder, is it a nervous habit (like a human biting their fingernails)? Has anyone else had experience with this? Is there anything I can do to stop it?

2007-09-30 15:57:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-30 15:43:51 · 8 answers · asked by kylerb123 1

Now before anyone passes judgments, please read this! I'm not considering declawing purely because I don't want destroyed furniture.

I have 2 cats. One is 2 years old and the other is 1 year old. They're both spayed. My 2 year old cat can be very mean and vicious. She routinely cuts me and my boyfriend when we handle her (mostly to move her from places she's not supposed to be), and also slashes and cuts the other cat's nose and face. She can be very sweet when she wants to be. She was NEVER abused, I got her when she was 12 weeks old from a good friend and neighbor, so I know she treated her right also. She's so aggressive to the point that the vet needs to anesthetize her to examine her. Basically she's a liability, waiting to hurt some person or child. We worry about that often. Not to mention that she also tears up furniture.

I hear declawing is so bad, but we've tried EVERYTHING. I've seen 2 vets about this, they both recommend declawing. I hear it's cruel though. Thoughts?

2007-09-30 15:41:02 · 18 answers · asked by Wubs 1

My cat had fleas and I sent my roommate out to get some shampoo. (we also gave him a cap star from the vet and administered frontline.) We wanted to wash all the dead fleas and eggs off. After his bath, I looked at the label more carefully and it says "do not use on cats" in small red letters on the back. He seems fine - has dried himself off and licked his fur for a couple of hours after. I'll call the vet tomorrow unless anyone here thinks I should call sooner. We used Sentrypro Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs and Puppies.

2007-09-30 15:26:24 · 14 answers · asked by svnopa 2

I know they are smart and have some what we can call super skills but do they actually think and come up with life decisions and choices? or do they just act according to their instinct?

2007-09-30 14:47:57 · 13 answers · asked by fab cat 2

Please answer this question!

2007-09-30 14:46:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm adopting a cat. What's a good cat name? I have a dog and I'm wondering if it will get along with her. She's a small friendly one though. I don't know what cat I'm getting right now but we are looking.

2007-09-30 14:22:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

We tried Purina 'tidy cats' litter. it is very very fine and gritty. Our cat has very long fur. He is now not eating or drinking anything and is very sick but vet can't find anything wrong. Only two weeks ago she said he was really healthy. Could he have licked this litter off his fur and now have a stomach full of it? if so, what can we do? Has anyone had a similar experience? Please help.

2007-09-30 14:19:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just recently got a new place- everything about it is perfect- its in great condition. Well- I brought along my two cats, both who are fixed and moderatly OKAY when it comes to being good.

The only bad thing about them is their cat box! It's just out of this world hideous smelling.

I used unscented scoopable litter so that I can easily scoop up their poop and pee everyday but there is just something about the smell of their bathroom habits.

The smell is so bad that the cat box is in a closet that is off of the bathroom, and I can smell the cat box before I get into the kitchen- and the bathroom is off of the kitchen- the cat box is in the closet off the bathroom.

I NEED HELP- If people come over, the first thing they are going to smell is the litter box- it's embaressing and disgusting. Please help!

2007-09-30 14:12:57 · 9 answers · asked by Quitah 2

i tried the Soft Claws and they keep coming off...if they would stay, it would work perfect...i put them on myself and my cats were not happy, has anyone had their vet or maybe a Petsmart type place put them on? please share ideas for saving your furniture from your cats without declawing. thanks!

2007-09-30 14:11:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-30 14:10:33 · 9 answers · asked by mrsghost628 2

We have a kitten who is almost 6 months old. We found him almost dead in the neighbors back yard. The vet felt that he was about 4 weeks old. He has grown to be an amazingly beautiful cat. But, he won't use the litter box! When he was very small we, of course, cleaned up after him but at about 6 weeks we started putting him in the litter box whenever he looked as if he had to go and I thought he got the hang of it. I believe he did use it intermitently. Now he looks for anything on the floor. If someone leaves a towel on the bathroom floor, that's were he goes to the bathroom. If someone leaves part of the Sunday paper on the living room floor that will be what he'll use.
We have another cat who always uses the litter box and we have 3 boxes. I keep them clean and have tried many different types of litter.
Right now I leave a section of the paper next to each litter box and he goes on the paper. But I'd like him to use the litter box. Help!

2007-09-30 14:01:32 · 6 answers · asked by Everbely 5

Hi, I recently (today) got a 9 week old male kitten, his name from the previous own was Mushie...but that has to change. I also have a 14 month old daughter who is quick advanced for her age and can say about 20 words including kitty. Anyways I was looking for a name for this kitten, besides BOB, cause that's all I can come up with and was wondering if any of you had an idea. BTW he is black with a little bit of brown-red fur starting to appear at the shoulders.

2007-09-30 13:48:43 · 16 answers · asked by maxtonamvl 3

2007-09-30 13:34:55 · 17 answers · asked by stacy f 1

I am curious at what are the laws in ohio for having in home cats.. The neighbor next to me have at least 30 cats in her home and at least once a week she takes bags of dead cats out from where her house is soo dirty... You have to wear a mask inside. Its horrible.. You can smell the litter clear outside... Its a 2 bedroom trailer and she give sthe rooms to the cats and sleeps in a bed in the living room. Its very unhealthy shes even been feeding all the cats in the neighborhood and I have trouble keeping them out of my trash. I have complained number of times to the park manager and she just uped the price of the rent because of all the cats in the park. Now we all have to suffer. On top of that she stoled my new neighbors simease kitten and took it inside I had one of the neighbors who has a key go over there and get it out while she wasnt home. What can I do.??? This is just nasty and I cant deal w/ it anymore... Legally what are my decisions...HELP W/ CAT WOMAN

2007-09-30 13:22:53 · 12 answers · asked by crystalripsmith 2

my cat is only 11 weeks old iv herd of people vaccinating cats but i wouldnt think there is much danger of it contracting anything from with in the house??? HELP PLEASE

2007-09-30 13:16:58 · 24 answers · asked by big.neebs 1

2007-09-30 12:33:02 · 20 answers · asked by violet46 3

I have a 6 week old kity and I know nothing about them I am allergic to cats but I Found this in a bad living inviorment she had lots of flea and really dirty. But i took her in and bought her food and Even a little pink bed with bows on it! I really love her even though i itch alittle bit and get watery eyes. I have no carpet and an air purifire so i think i am good.
She acts like she wants to eat allday I feed her 4 times aday can food but she wants more and i dont want to over feed her being a baby i know how that can be! thanks

2007-09-30 12:28:36 · 18 answers · asked by Lexy 1