Cats - October 2007

my dog was pulling her hair out due to flea sensitivity, now that she's ok, (treated her & cat w/ adavantage) my cat is pulling his hair out, no blood, no scabs, and no scales.

2007-10-17 09:39:42 · 3 answers · asked by Barbara L 1

I adopted my kitten last week, and two days later I developed little bumps on my abdomen that itch like crazy. They have now spread to my sides, chest, arms, and legs. There are NO fleas, and my kitten doesn't even seem to be itching at all. My boyfriend isn't getting them, and I have always had cats in my life - with no allergic reactions. I took the kitten to the vet, and they aren't sure yet either. I'm a little concerned... does anyone have any suggestions of what could be going on here?

2007-10-17 09:32:27 · 9 answers · asked by whoa1013 1

are there any suggestions to what i can do to prevent my cat from killing rodents & such?... she lives outside and always brings stuff to our doorstep or leaves them in the yard. i know that it's not good to discourage this behavior because it is a sign from them to you in identifying you as a "leader", but i need help-- it's not just 1 or 2 rodents, it's like the whole yard is a dead zone.

2007-10-17 08:48:57 · 10 answers · asked by h_chick4 1

Thanks to the internet, there's a growing movement to publish the names of all vets and supporting companies who promote declawing cats as part of a "healthy pet" plan.

Let's boycott all vets and companies who make prescribe declawing and hit them where it hurts, in their wallets. (Please boycott PetSmart too, they have a terrible record for maiming perfectly healthy cats by declawing them)

Here's a "Declaw Hall of Shame" list that needs to be improved.
http://www.declawhallofshame.com/ws...

Lets put a stop to this barbaric practice in the United States.

Who's with me!!!

2007-10-17 08:30:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have taken my cat to the vet and had her examined, she is not ill, they can't find anything wrong with her. She is constantly cleaning herself and she goes potty in the dining room, on the carpet. The litter box is clean, and she has a cat door so she can can always go outside. I love her to bits, so getting rid of her is not an option. Any ideas?

2007-10-17 08:13:09 · 11 answers · asked by england562 2

2007-10-17 07:58:28 · 7 answers · asked by Crazy Train 2

My (usually long haired) cat went missing a week and a half ago. We only had him a couple of weeks and he got out (and we think he got lost). He is two years old and a rescue cat. We never heard anything until we posted leaflets to all our neighbours and now he has turned back up. However, whoever took him has decided to give him a hair cut for some stupid reason and now he seems scared because of it?! I know it's a stupid question but will his hair/fur grow back and how long is it best to keep a new cat in order for them to get used to their new home? (sorry about the waffle) any help/advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

2007-10-17 06:46:37 · 23 answers · asked by Monique 2

My cats lazy like all other cats but he pee's everywhere and cant stop it. The only time hes ever active is if you give him a bath or anything (he dug his claws in my arm lol) Anyways yea im afraid he may die soon

2007-10-17 06:24:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

also, when is its mating season and gestation period? i need this for a school project..

2007-10-17 06:00:11 · 5 answers · asked by playmate_wannabe =-p 1

I just round out this morning that I'm pregnant with my 2nd child. I'm beginning to think that my 2 kittens knew before I did. The past week or two they have been jumping on the bed and kneading/sucking on my microfleece blanket. They only do this when I'm covered up by it and have never done it to my husband. What do you think?

2007-10-17 05:05:53 · 3 answers · asked by Mommy to Boys 6

I have a 10 month old child, and I would like to start leaving his bedroom door open at night while he is sleeping. However we have a cat, and I am not sure if it would be safe to leave the door open for fear the cat would go in and lay on his head while he is sleeping. He does roll and everything at night. When do I not have to worry about the cat suffercating him?

2007-10-17 04:39:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our elderly neighbor who lives across the street from us fell and broke her hip, so she went from a nursing home to her daughter's house to recuperate. She was gone for almost six months, and while she was gone a brood of feral cats moved in to her back yard and took up residence. 1 male, 1 female and 4 kittens. They were beyond socialization. So I got a trap from the Humane Society and managed to trap and remove all but the adult male. Do you think he will move on, or will he stay and attract more feral cats? I figured we got all the kittens who were just about at the age to start mating themselves, and the Momma cat who could get preggers again anytime. What do you think about the dominate male cat? He was very smart and he must have had some "cat sense" because no matter what we baited the trap with, he wouldn't go in. We acutally saw him digging underneath the trap where you put the bait, and scooping out the food with his paws.

2007-10-17 04:31:34 · 5 answers · asked by tonine 1

i went on vacation for 2 days, when i came back my kitten doesnt want to eat anymore.
i put out dry food. wet food. i even put out people food. but nothings.
she tries to throw up but she has nothing to throw up.
what can i do?

2007-10-17 04:25:25 · 9 answers · asked by yuna 1

2007-10-17 04:21:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to give my rabbit more space to run about as her run isnt much longer than her hutch (so she might as well be stuck in her hutch 24/7 which i think is a bit unkind) and im worried that if i leave her in the garden which is walled and safe for her so she cant escape that any cats in the area might try to attack her, i would be in the house but i cant see her from where we sit! Anyone else leave their rabbits out for a few hours in the evenings?

2007-10-17 03:43:34 · 18 answers · asked by KMax 1

I need to block my cat from leaving the kitchen area, the only tiled room in the house. The cat urinates constantly on our carpeting which has resulted in costly repair and cleaning. This is a daily thing for her. She has been medically cleared and we have also tried costly behavioral training. Final verdict this is just something she does and we have to live with it. I don't want to give her away, so this is our last option. If anyone knows a website that I can order a gate from I would appreciate it. The gate has to be tall enough that she can't jump over it. We have already tried a gate that is 44"

2007-10-17 03:42:53 · 8 answers · asked by Curious1 1

How do I treat my cats for fleas, i wish they would let me bathe them, but thats not gonna happen. The flea powder is worthless. I can't afford to take 3 cats to the vet for fleas. I feel so bad for them and don't know what to do.

2007-10-17 03:33:23 · 6 answers · asked by hlizzy21 2

what type of worm drops do u recommend for cats?

2007-10-17 03:33:10 · 3 answers · asked by ~♥~Lover~♥~ 3

My cat keeps having diarea and going all over my house. In many different places he'll leave either drops or piles of poop over and over again. The litter box is clean and he always uses it to pee. Why might he be doing this and how can I make him stop?

2007-10-17 03:25:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yesterday afternoon my mother and I went to the Stark County Humane Society and we adopted a 5 year-old Maine Coon called Smokey Joe. We'd had our eye on him for nearly a month, and my mother's husband just gave us the OK to get him. However, we noticed that his adoption fee had been reduced to 15 dollars, and he had been neutered.
But this morning we noticed that Smokey Joe has no front claws. The Humane Society had said nothing about this operation, and my mother and I remember that he had claws the first time we'd seen him, because he'd playfully scratched my hand. (Like I cared, we live with 16 other cats!)
All of our other cats have their claws and go outside when they ask to be let out.
We will not be giving Smokey Joe back to the Humane Society because I just love him...
But do you have any advice for taking care of a newly-adopted and newly-neutered/declawed 5 year old male cat? I know he'll have to stay inside, but is there more to it than that?

2007-10-17 02:58:26 · 17 answers · asked by Mel 3

My daughters cat had two kittins only one has survived but it does have fleas .It is now 3 weeks old. What is safe to use on it or is it too young for treatment ?

2007-10-17 02:32:39 · 8 answers · asked by lcb 1

2007-10-17 02:20:49 · 7 answers · asked by sassy 2

My 4 1/2 month old cat was spayed a week ago. Everything has been fine, she seems to feel fine and has pretty much returned to her normal activity. My only concern is that her scar from the surgery pokes out a little bit. It's about the size of an oval nickel, and sticks out . Is this normal?

2007-10-17 00:59:26 · 9 answers · asked by T 2

2007-10-17 00:12:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here is the link

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2007-10-17 00:04:11 · 14 answers · asked by Black Beauty™ 4

Outline in point form of situation.
cat once belonged to another volunteer. this volunteer moved house, leaving cat behind. cat missed volunteer so followed me everywhere. pregnant. i'm not a cat person. other day, cat sneaked in my house and gave birth to 4 kittens. her first litter. (Mother cat approx 10-11 months old) I offer mother cat food and water. How long do I have before the kittens are old enough to get out of my house? Friends who hate cats told me to just chuck them out when the mother is out. I can't do that. Surely the human smell would make the mothjer reject her kittens? Funnily enough, she trusts me enough to leave her kittens alone with me when she goes out to do her business. What about a cat litter box when I go to work? Sand ok?My idea is to just give food and water until they get old enough to get out (How long? 2 weeks?) then gradually withdraw support. I have to be cruel to be kind as I return home in February.
Any other tips and advice would be appreciated.

2007-10-16 22:45:55 · 12 answers · asked by Balaboo 5

Whats something I can do with the dried leaves to put inside for my three cats? They are inside cats, and they love the smell, but I cant have the plants inside.

2007-10-16 22:19:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

But now, im reading that its not. I feel like if i get another brand that people say is better, i will hear bad things about that too! I never want my kittys sick, so what can i do about getting a good dry food? Price does not matter. My husband and I will spend whatever to make my 2 little kittys happy & healthy! We wouldnt have gotten cats if we couldnt afford the best for them.

2007-10-16 20:27:04 · 9 answers · asked by Jessie 2

they always put their cats first...

example: I can't go to the movies cause I need to go home and feed the cat...

what percentage of you cat lovers, (who are most likely single women). would give up your cat inorder to meet a man.

Also, I'm a man and I will never date a crazy cat lady.

2007-10-16 19:18:31 · 24 answers · asked by Me 4

Why doesn't he want to eat them outside?

2007-10-16 19:14:28 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous