Cats - September 2007

I just got a white cat. It's 4 mos. old, and its previous owner named her Ally. But I want to change its name, to either Abby or Igloo. What do you think? And how should I spell it? I like creative spellings. i.e.: if she's named Abby, perhaps it should be spelled Abi, or abE. And for Igloo, Iglu. What do you think? :)

2007-09-03 08:49:34 · 13 answers · asked by ciabatta 2

I adopted my 3 year old cat one year ago and never de-wormed him because I didn't know an indoor cat could get worms. My friend says he could because I'm always walking on an outdoor path where dogs poop and then he walks where I step and licks his paws. I mean it's not like I'm walking around with actual poop on my shoes, but there could be wormy dirt. He has problems with way too much shedding of the undercoat, clumps in his fur, and dandruff even though he gets brushed often. I wonder if I can save the cost of taking him to the vet and just get him some de-worming medicine if that should be done anyway. I don't know if the previous owner ever de-wormed him but I doubt it, although at least he's had all his shots.

2007-09-03 08:05:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a serious question, so please serious answers. I took my cat to the vet and he said she is in awesome condition, and her coat is super shiny, so she is in no way abused, but, she really stinks, way way more than any pet I have had in the past. We give her wet food sometimes and my uncle said that was what caused it, but why wouldn't the vet tell us that?? Anyone know, please let me know asap, I'd like to nix the stink.

2007-09-03 07:12:35 · 8 answers · asked by ziggyiguana 2

I gave my 4 mth old kitten a flea bath with Bio Spot Flea Shampoo yesterday..anyway she ended up freaking out and I don't think I got all the "nooks and crannies". I did pull like 10 fleas of her, but some were still alive. I really want to try Frontline or Advantage. How long should I wait?
Thanks

2007-09-03 06:37:38 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer N 1

Is there any one on this site who has a TOM-cat as a pet? (one thats got a gray body w/ a white tummy and white paws and white tail-tip and fancy whiskers and yellow eyes) TOM-cat is the type of cat I like that was in the book of cats.How many of you have this same exact type of cat I'm talking about?(I'm just asking this question because I'm bored)If you do have a TOM-cat then what did you name it? Is it a boy or girl?

2007-09-03 06:32:30 · 7 answers · asked by Ashley H 1

And if so, what age should she be?

2007-09-03 05:34:59 · 28 answers · asked by jealous_cat 2

Hi. We have a stray on our porch right now. She has worms (we saw them) Is there anyway to get rid of worms without a visit to the vet? I am sure she belongs to someone, she has a flea collar and is not scared of us. Anyway I just don't have the funds for a visit to the vet. Thanks

2007-09-03 05:13:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My family recently found an orange and white kitten that was in need of a good home and even though we have four other cats we decided to keep him. We have had him for about 2 months and he was good for the first few weeks until we found sheets and blankets which smelled of cat urine. We didn't know if it was this new little guy (he is 4 to 5 months) or our older male cat (almost 3 years old). Both of the male cats are neutered but we thought our older cat might be marking his territory from the new kitten but recently I caught our new kitten urinating on a bag in our basement. Like I said he is neutered and he uses the litter box to defecate but not to urinate. Any Suggestions?

2007-09-03 04:53:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a six month old kitten who has just all of a sudden started peeing on my bed. she doesnt pee anywhere else or go anywhere else she uses the litter box but still pees on the bed. i cant get her to stop someone please explain

2007-09-03 04:40:18 · 26 answers · asked by friendsfan162004 1

2007-09-03 04:39:00 · 11 answers · asked by Nurse Susie ♥ hugs 6

My 15 year old cat got her shots on Saturday (everything she was supposed to get). Since then, she has been very lethargic...not eating much, does not want to be picked up or held, not affectionate (normally she loves attention), walking as if she is lame in her right hind leg, does not want to play, does not purr at all...

Granted she is a "senior cat" but she has never been like this after vaccinations before. In the past, she would be mad for a few hours and then be fine. I'm getting worried about her. She does not seem to have a fever and she is drinking water and using the litter box. Basically, she wants to be left alone.

Has anyone had this problem with an older cat? Do I need to take her back to the vet or should I just watch her and see how she does over the next few days? She's not limping but she's walking like her leg is sore. Her belly is cool to the touch and there is no drainage/swelling from her eyes, nose or injection sites.

Any advice would be appreciated.

2007-09-03 04:16:43 · 4 answers · asked by emt_me911 7

about 4 months ago, I found a 1 wk. old kitten in our back
yard. 4 months later we have a kitten, who for the most part can be very loving. But sometimes he can be a little monster-- biting 'til he draws blood. I'm sure there are reasons for
this-- since he was hand-raised and never had a mom or siblings to teach him that biting hurts and it's not okay...But it's driving me nuts.

I've tried everything I've read about (from playing to squirting to scruffing), but nothing seems to work.

2007-09-03 04:01:52 · 5 answers · asked by Spots^..^B4myeyes 6

My 10 year old moggy is starting to lose weight and I dont know why. I have taken her to the vets and she has had blood tests done , all normal, she has been wormed, and eats constantly. However she is still slowly losing weight and I dont know why. To begin with we thought it was hyperthyroidism, which is quite common in older felines, but her blood tests were normal.
She eats 2 small pouches of whiskas a day, plus small handful of cruchy biscuits on top. She drinks normally, likes the odd bowl of milk and even eats out of the dogs dinner bowl when the dog isnt looking!!
I am at a loss, in every other way she is quite normal, and healthy. Her coat is fine, and the is quite perky and playful. The only other thing she has wrong with her, which she has had for a few yeas, is small purple type tumours in her ears, which irritate her and cause her to scratch and shake her head alot. The vet says this is ok and theres nothing they can do about them?? Anyone got any ideas?/ thanks

2007-09-03 03:10:11 · 33 answers · asked by Clarelouise 2

She's very lazy and I think its beacuse shes overweight, anyone know what food to buy her so she can be active and fit?

here are her pictures. Is she too fat?

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s95/babiigurll7211/lilboob.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s95/babiigurll7211/DSC05533.jpg

2007-09-03 03:08:30 · 12 answers · asked by mel 2

2007-09-03 03:05:31 · 10 answers · asked by Saritta 2

2007-09-03 02:30:59 · 2 answers · asked by Crystal S 1

It was Sept. 1st. My parents didn't tell me until last night. We got her on the side of the road from a free kitten sign. She was just 6 weeks old. We have had over 8 cats with no success at a nice one. She was the nicest cat in the world. She was 1 year old last month. She bonded with my rottweiler and my other cat. Now my other cat is looking every where for her! They are both indoor cats. My dad took her to an old vet friend of ours, he has 1 leg, and cannot eat. He is one hell of a guy. He said she had a congenital birth defect, which made her have a hole in her heart. She finally just curled up in a ball on my livingroom floor fell asleep and didn't wake up. SHe was just a baby! We found her with my dog laying next to her sulking. She used to give me kisses, and she slept with my dog. She was fixed. This will be a tremendous loss for my family.



God bless you Kitter.

2007-09-03 02:29:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok well not help with declawing itself but rather a policy. We got a cat from a shelter that was about to be put down because she'd been there so long - I fell in love with her and just COULDN'T let that happen. So we brought it back to the apartment and then went and told the rental office we'd got a cat, so they had us sign the proper papers. We'd mentioned getting a cat several times during the interviews and the lease signing, and they'd said when we got it we'd have to pay $250 nonrefundable deposit and sign the Pet lease (along with $15 extra per month pet rent). All of this we said okay to (it seemed a bit extreme, but oh well.) However, when we went in to sign the papers, all of a sudden THEN we're told we have to have the cat declawed for it to stay in the apartment - we're even required to show the bill for the procedure to them! Now I personally do NOT agree with declawing, but they specifically said NO EXCEPTIONS. (Further details to come, I ran out of space.)

2007-09-03 02:27:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought my cat a catnip bed and he does not seem to be all interested into it, I laid some catnip in it and I place the bed on the floor and you'd think since there is catnip in there, that he would always lie in it and enjoy lying next to it, instead he always goes underneath the bed. In bed he lies next to me instead of sleeping in his cat bed that I lay at the foot of the bed. Its weird.

2007-09-03 02:24:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

he will eat a poptart right out of my hand. he loves corn on the cob and yams. do your cats do this?

2007-09-03 02:18:22 · 4 answers · asked by vampires_never_hurt_me 1

i have a 10 week old kitten that has been meowing/growling every night since i got him. its been only 2 days but hes been doing this non stopp at night and then for a couple hours in the morning. is it normal for a kitten to meow/growl when it is moved to its new home? if so how long will this last? weeks?

2007-09-03 01:57:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

when she sobers up? My neighbor is an alcoholic who goes on drinking binges. Her cat is from the same litter as mine and I would like to keep her. The neighbor knows I have the cat. I don't want it put down. What advice can you give me, legal or otherwise?
Thanks

2007-09-02 23:19:28 · 14 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6

...it is driving us crazy! he will go sit in a corner where he thinks no one is watching him and pee on things. like shoes clothes blankets, ect... he is not fixed and IS litter trained!

2007-09-02 21:33:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you think if you have a cat you have had for a while and bring home a new kitten the older cat feels jealous of the new kitten and the attention it gets from people, like an older sibling feels jealous of a new brother or sister?

2007-09-02 20:38:51 · 16 answers · asked by pumpkin2 1

Has anyone trained their cat to do certain things? Ive heard that you can actually train them, such as turning off your light switch at night, etc.

My cat is now 2 years old though. Is this too late to train? He is awfully affectionate to me, but he only seems to listen when i have food. He does come when i call him, and he seems pretty smart, but All i have been able to teach his is to meow for his special snacks.

How can i encourage him to learn more tricks?



Any advice on training or

2007-09-02 18:02:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think my cat may have a Urinary infection and im going to take him to the vet asap. The only thing is that he doesnt do so well in vets. What do they do to check? Will they take him to another room, if so he will freak out. Thanks in advance.

2007-09-02 17:57:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Found an abandoned kitten yesterday and have been bottle feeding her kitten formula for two days. The Lable says to rub the belly and genitailia to help the kitten's bowels to move. How long should i do that before she can potty on her own?

2007-09-02 17:55:40 · 5 answers · asked by stygean666 4

I got 2 cats 3months apart there still kitties but sometime they play rough, i see scratches almost near the eye area but seems she didn't got hit in the eye so thats good. and sometime they bite each other ear but they get along just great but i'm worried about how they play rough with each other i tried trimming there nails but yet it still happens should i trim there back nails too? there still ok but with small minor scratches i'm worried they will get each others eyes out :( what should i do to prevent them playing rough.

2007-09-02 17:43:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat came in with a missing white flea collar yesterday. Today the neighbors brand new puppy came into our home wearing a white flea collar.

2007-09-02 17:38:09 · 7 answers · asked by Wickwire 5

I had my cat for two years then I got her fixed. She had no problem at all with using her litter box. She is healthy so I can't figure out why now...about 4 months after she was fixed (for the first 4 months she was using the litter box) she is peeing on clothes and not using the litter.
She just recently just went to the restroom on my cousins bag of clothes. So i really need to find out why. She is getting me into trouble. =(
Someone please help me. =)

2007-09-02 16:58:36 · 9 answers · asked by after_the_winter 1